Mosher and Boswell Drop by 'The After Party,' 7/27

The Laurie Beechman Theatre continues The After Party, which runs every Friday from 10:30PM till 2AM, with a visit by Susan Mosher and John Boswell.  After Party is hosted by Mac and Bistro Award winner Brandon Cutrell ("Broadway By The Year" at Town Hall, Pippin) and XL Star winner Alysha Umphress (Boston Pops). The evening also features Bistro Award winner Ray Fellman (Musical Director, Captain Louie) on piano and MAC Award winner Lisa Asher (Stranded in the Moonlight).  

The Friday, July 27th edition welcomes special guests, Cashino's Mosher (Hairspray) and Boswell, who will be on hand to greet fans and perform a few numbers. 

Mosher first appeared on stage as a teenager in the West Coast Premiere of Godspell at the Old Globe Theatre.  Off Broadway credits include: Suds (Original "Dee Dee") at the Criterion Center and Back To Bacharach and David.  TV Credits include "Without A Trace," "Three Sisters," "Snoops," HBO's "If These Walls Could Talk 2" (with Vanessa Redgrave), "Veronica's Closet," "Beverly Hills, 90210" and a recurring role on Showtime's "The L Word."  Film credits include: A View From The Top, The Wedding Planner, Lost Souls and It's Pat!.  She is currently appearing as the Female Authority Figure in the Broadway production of Hairspray.

Born in Seattle and raised in Northern California, Boswell co-wrote a musical with actor Tim Robbins (The Player, Bob Roberts) before launching a multi-faceted career in New York and Los Angeles. He worked on the Broadway productions Liza! Stepping Out in Radio City, The Secret Garden and Crazy for You.  Off-Broadway credits include: "The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives."  He has served as musical director for Judy Collins, Andy Williams, Bob Newhart and John Davidson.  John Boswell's solo CD titles include his debut, "The Painter" (1988); a trio collaboration, "Kindred Spirits" (1989); his critically acclaimed Christmas album, "Festival of the Heart" (1992), the contemporary instrumental outing "Count Me In" (1993), "Trust" (1998) and "Reflections Of John Boswell" (2003).

Guests can sing at the open mic or sit back and enjoy a cocktail. There is no cover charge and no minimum, and a full bar and bar menu available. Reservations are not necessary, although audience members are recommended to arrive early. Seating is first come, first serve, and priority seating may be given to those who wish to order from the menu and/or the bar.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located downstairs, within The West Bank Café, 407 West 42nd St. at 9th Avenue. For more information, visit www.westbankcafe.com or www.mattcastle.com.

Photo of Susan Mosher by Mark Rupp

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