Archive for April, 2009

Purchase Tix for Brandon Cutrell and Co-Horts

Posted by matt On April - 20 - 2009

I’m getting very excited about “Cutrell and Co-Horts”, Brandon Cutrell, the venerable cabaret performer and co-host of the popular “After Party” musical theatre party, will be showcasing the talent of some of New York’s most promising newcoming musical theatre artists on May 7th at the Laurie Beachman Theatre. Now you can book your tickets to the show right on my website! Tickets are $20. There is a $1.50 handling fee (it shows up as tax for some reason but it’s the handling fee) and your tickets will be available for you at the theatre box office. $15 Food and/or Beverage Minimum. Doors open 1/2 hour prior to show.


Brandon Cutrell and Co-Horts

Brandon Cutrell
MAC AWARD and BISTRO AWARD winner Brandon Cutrell made his entrance on the New York cabaret stage in 2001’s It’s an Art: The Music of Stephen Schwartz (with Stephen Schwartz). Other New York credits: Broadway By The Year (Town Hall, directed by Emily Skinner), The 2nd Annual Broadway Unplugged (Town Hall), Pippin (with Ben Vereen and Rosie O’Donnell), Liz Swados’ Waiting For Lefty and David Friedman’s King Island Christmas. Nationally, Brandon has performed with Theatre of the Stars, Goodspeed Musicals, the Human Race Theatre, and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Brandon’s solo cabaret debut, entitled, was honored by TheaterMania as the best debut show of 2002 and by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC), which honored Brandon in 2003 with the MAC Award for Best Male Debut. Brandon’s show, No Reservations, enjoyed a four month run in New York and received the praise of Stephen Holden in The New York Times. No Reservations also earned Brandon his second MAC Award, the 2005 MAC Award for Outstanding Male Vocalist, and the 2005 Back Stage Bistro Award for Outstanding Male Vocalist. For nearly two years, Brandon was the original Host of Mostly Sondheim. Brandon made his debut in the Algonquin’s Oak Room when he was named a finalist in the Algonquin’s Young Artist Competition. In June of 2006, Brandon made his solo debut at Feinstein’s, New York’s legendary nightclub on Park Avenue. Every Monday night during the summer, Brandon and his musical director, Ray Fellman, can be found at the Ice Palace on Fire Island as the Hosts of Brandon and Ray’s Broadway At The Beach.

The son of a United Methodist preacher, Brandon was born and raised in Indiana. It was in the church where Brandon at the age of three made his solo debut. In addition to sacred choral music and hymns, Brandon was very influenced musically by his mother’s record collection, which included gospel singer Sandi Patty, Johnny Mathis, The Carpenters, Barry Manilow and Anne Murray. Brandon’s life was forever changed when in 1994 he was introduced to the wonder of the Nancy LaMott.

The Laurie Beechman Theater
Downstairs at the West Bank Cafe is the Laurie Beechman Theater, a performance and private event space that has hosted hundreds of readings, radio broadcasts, plays, musicals, and concerts since it opened in 1982.

Busy, Busy, Busy… As I Begin “Ryan Morgan”

Posted by matt On April - 20 - 2009

A Slight Headache closed last night but things aren’t slowing down. I began rehearsal for a new show called “The Divine Will of Ryan Morgan” on Saturday morning. The show will be performed in an Off-Broadway venue on May 7th — the same night as my cabaret show. So, I’ll be performing at 7pm and then running up 15 blocks to perform a completely different show at 9:30pm. As I approach my first year in NYC, it’s great to be working on so many cool projects. More details to come soon on Ryan Morgan — I play his smart ass best friend — it’s a good part and a really well written script.

Here are some photos from the upcoming show “The Divine Will of Ryan Morgan”:
Click on the pics for my character, Jeremey’s explanation of the photo.

Matt is one of NYC’s “most promising newcomers.”

Posted by matt On April - 15 - 2009

Well that’s what the advertisement says for the upcoming “Brandon Cutrell & Co-Horts”, a cabaret performance I’ll be appearing in at the Laurie Beechman Theater on May 7th. More details on the event soon, as well as the ability to purchase tickets, but for now, here’s some brief information about the event, Brandon Cutrell, and the venue:

Brandon Cutrell & Co-Horts
Thursday, May 7th @ 9:30pm
Brandon Cutrell, popular co-host of The After Party, invites a few of New York’s most promising newcomers to take the stage and showcase their talents. From songwriters to singers, this show is full of variety! $20 cover plus $15 Food and/or Beverage Minimum. Doors open 1/2 hour prior to show.

Brandon Cutrell
MAC AWARD and BISTRO AWARD winner Brandon Cutrell made his entrance on the New York cabaret stage in 2001′s It’s an Art: The Music of Stephen Schwartz (with Stephen Schwartz). Other New York credits: Broadway By The Year (Town Hall, directed by Emily Skinner), The 2nd Annual Broadway Unplugged (Town Hall), Pippin (with Ben Vereen and Rosie O’Donnell), Liz Swados’ Waiting For Lefty and David Friedman’s King Island Christmas. Nationally, Brandon has performed with Theatre of the Stars, Goodspeed Musicals, the Human Race Theatre, and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Brandon’s solo cabaret debut, entitled, was honored by TheaterMania as the best debut show of 2002 and by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC), which honored Brandon in 2003 with the MAC Award for Best Male Debut. Brandon’s show, No Reservations, enjoyed a four month run in New York and received the praise of Stephen Holden in The New York Times. No Reservations also earned Brandon his second MAC Award, the 2005 MAC Award for Outstanding Male Vocalist, and the 2005 Back Stage Bistro Award for Outstanding Male Vocalist. For nearly two years, Brandon was the original Host of Mostly Sondheim. Brandon made his debut in the Algonquin’s Oak Room when he was named a finalist in the Algonquin’s Young Artist Competition. In June of 2006, Brandon made his solo debut at Feinstein’s, New York’s legendary nightclub on Park Avenue. Every Monday night during the summer, Brandon and his musical director, Ray Fellman, can be found at the Ice Palace on Fire Island as the Hosts of Brandon and Ray’s Broadway At The Beach.

The son of a United Methodist preacher, Brandon was born and raised in Indiana. It was in the church where Brandon at the age of three made his solo debut. In addition to sacred choral music and hymns, Brandon was very influenced musically by his mother’s record collection, which included gospel singer Sandi Patty, Johnny Mathis, The Carpenters, Barry Manilow and Anne Murray. Brandon’s life was forever changed when in 1994 he was introduced to the wonder of the Nancy LaMott.

The Laurie Beechman Theater
Downstairs at the West Bank Cafe is the Laurie Beechman Theater, a performance and private event space that has hosted hundreds of readings, radio broadcasts, plays, musicals, and concerts since it opened in 1982. For more information, please contact Kenny Bell @ 212-695-6909. Starting July 7, 2006, The Laurie Beechman Theater is proud to announce an exciting and eclectic line-up of performers and performances, all of which take place in our gorgeous 80 Seat venue.

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