Farah Alvin: News

GABY GALA - NIGHT OF LIVE MUSIC, WINE AND GREAT NEW YORKERS, Saturday, March 13, 8 PM Upper West Side, NYC

I am joining the bill a little late but come out and enjoy an evening of fine music and fine company. I'll be accompanied by the lovely and talented Gillian Berkowitz on piano. This is a rare opportunity to hear Farah Alvin originals! Artists include: MIKE BLOCK on cello, TIGER LILLIES (Indian/Crossover) SHEBA ENSEMBLE (Jewish/World), RUPERT BOYD on guitar, FARAH ALVIN on vocals, and more!  See the CALENDAR page here for ticket information or visit www.25cpw.org

 

AFTER THE STORM - A BENEFIT, Monday, March 15, 8 PM Galapagos, Brooklyn

A night of extraordinary new music to benefit The North Rampart Community Center and to celebrate the work that began in New Orleans...After The Storm. I'll be singing a Farah Alvin original as well as a song by the gifted and talented Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk. Come hear some fantastic original compositions by some of New York theater's best and brightest. See the CALENDAR page here for details or visit http://s80131.gridserver.com/public/ or www.galapagosartspace.com for tickets and details.

 

BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1948, Monday, March 22, 8 PM, Town Hall, NYC

A spectacular evening of songs from the Great American Songbook. Cast includes Grammy winner Melissa Manchester (!!!!), Jeff McCarthy (Urinetown), Bobby Steggert (Ragtime, Yank!), Jeffry Denman (White Christmas), William Michals (South Pacific) and more.  Broadway Musicals of 1948 will be directed by Stuart Ross (Forever Plaid), and musical directed by Ross Patterson. See the CALENDAR page here for details or visit www.the-townhall-nyc.org for tickets and details.

 

SYCAMORE TREES, May 18 to June 13, Signature Theater, Arlington, VA

I am so excited to be a part of this beautiful and personal world premiere musical by the incomparable Ricky Ian Gordon. Directed by Tina Landau, "This is the story of a family and what happened to them … and music is its heartbeat and inner life." This cast is UNBELIEVABLE though I'm not at liberty to disclose names at this time. Please make the trip to see it, just outside of DC. See the CALENDAR page here for details or visit www.signature-theatre.org for tickets and details.

DISCO DAYS AND BOOGIE NIGHTS

January 15 through 17, Fort Worth, TX

I'll be putting on my boogie shoes and getting down with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Joined by Chapter 6, Anne Beck and N'Kenge and led by Maestro Jack Everly, I'll be singing your favorite hits from the 70's. Visit the "CALENDAR" page on this site for details and click on the event name to link directly to the event's website.

WORDLAND: CELEBRATING THE LYRICS OF AMANDA YESNOWITZ

January 18 New York, NY

I'll be singing two songs written by my talented friend, lyricist Amanda Yesnowitz. The evening also features stars Stephanie J. Block, Chip Zien, Ann Harada, Noah Weisberg, Leslie Kritzer, and Carlos Encinias, all performing songs Amanda has written with composers Deborah Abramson, Larry O'Keefe, Brian Feinstien, Steve Marzullo, Skip Kennon, Jason Robert Brown, and Brian Cimmet, who will also serve as Music Director. Visit the "CALENDAR" page on this site for details and click on the event name to link directly to the event's website.

DISCO DAYS AND BOOGIE NIGHTS

January 23 Louisville, KY

I get back to the boogie for one night only, this time with conductor Bob Berhardt and the Louisville Symphony Orchestra. Visit the "CALENDAR" page on this site for details and click on the event name to link directly to the event's website.

I'm so pleased to announced that I am home in New York City for, it looks like, the remainder of the year.
Here's what's coming up. Please visit the CALENDAR page for exact dates, locations and links to buy tickets.

STORYTELLING: THE MUSIC AND LYRICS OF FARAH ALVIN
SEPTEMBER 24, 8 PM
At long last, I am performing my original songs again. I will be making my Ars Nova debut with my band and terrific back up singers. Come hear your favorites from "someday", new stuff and brand new, never before heard stuff. And if you're only familiar with my theater work and have never heard my original music, this will be a perfect opportunity.
Visit www.arsnovanyc.com to purchase tickets or link there from the CALENDAR page on this site.

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
I am proud to be a member of this new and highly entertaining pop musical. Relive every high and low from your own high school years while enjoying your favorite hits from the '50s and 60's.
OPEN ENDED RUN!
Visit www.marvelouswonderettes.com for show schedule, prices and times or link there from the CALENDAR page on this site.

Here's what's coming up. I'll be all over the country this Spring. Please visit the Calendar page for exact dates, locations and links to buy tickets.

THE BEAT GOES ON - MUSIC OF THE BABY BOOMERS
MARCH 21 & 22
Back again with Maestro Jack Everly and friends for another trip down memory lane, this time with the Oklahoma City Phil. All of your favorite songs from the '60's. From Bacharach to The Beatles, this pops concert is a thrill everytime we perform it.

THE BEAT GOES ON - MUSIC OF THE BABY BOOMERS
MARCH 27, 28, 29, & 30
And on and on and on! This week with the flawless Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

FLOPZ AND CUTZ 4 @JOE'S PUB
APRIL 6
Produced and directed by Jamie McGonnigal with musical direction by Michael Lavine, Flopz and Cutz is an evening full of great songs you've never heard from failed Broadway and Off-Broadway shows or cut from hits. A vitual cavalcade of Broadway stars, Flopz and Cutz is always a treat.


THAT 70's SHOWCASE
MAY 2, 3, & 4
I'll be getting down on it with the Indianpolis Symphony and Maestro Jack Everly to unforgettable ‘70s disco anthems from the Bee Gees, ABBA, The Village People and more.

Hello, everyone! 2008 has begun with a bang. Here are some upcoming projects I am very excited about.

RAGTIME
FEBRUARY 1, 2 and 3
I am so thrilled to be playing the role of Mother in a concert version of Ahrens and Flaherty's brilliant RAGTIME. This concert performance is ONE WEEKEND ONLY in White Plains, NY, an easy trip on the Metro North. Visit www.wppac.com to purchase tickets or link there from the CALENDAR page on this site.

THE BEAT GOES ON - MUSIC OF THE BABY BOOMERS
FEBRUARY 8, 9, and 10
I'm so pleased to be loining Maestro Jack Everly and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for this terrific trip back to the '60s. From Bacharach to The Beatles, this pops concert is a thrill everytime we perform it. The Fort Worth Symphony is wonderful. I performed with them in '05 with the Broadway Diva's concert and I am very excited to go back.
Visit www.fwsymphony.org to purchase tickets or link there from the CALENDAR page on this site.


SEE ROCK CITY & Other Destinations
FEBRUARY 11

I hurry back from Texas to perform in a reading of a new musical by my friends Brad Alexander and Adam Mathias

Directed by Kevin Del Aguila, recipient of the 2007 Jerry Bock Award, See Rock City & Other Destinations is a collection of original musicals set at various American tourist destinations including Rock City, the
Alamo, Big Sky, Coney Island and Niagara Falls. Running time approximately 90 minutes. Sample the score at www.myspace.com/seerockcitymusical.

Musical Direction by Vadim Feichtner

Featuring:
Farah Alvin
Michael Arden
Skylar Astin
Christian Borle
Lisa Brescia
Mamie Parris
Robb Sapp



Monday, February 11, 2008
3PM and 7PM
Chelsea Studios
This reading is by invitation only.