More readings with McCarter, a musical improv show at the Magnet, a twenty-one hour play festival, improv comedy, a film short… gasp… did I forget anything? Probably. February has been so fricken busy. My laptop also stopped working so I’ve had a hard time reporting on all the fun. But, there’s plenty more on the horizon. Can’t wait to really catch up but I’m on my way out the door into the daunting and amazing streets of New York City.

Lots of rehearsing lately. Tonight I’m singing at The Royal Oak in Brooklyn (594 Union Av at 11th St). We’re doing some four-part a cappella music!

I also had my first rehearsal with Cherub Improv this month and am looking forward to performing regularly with them. We perform at hospitals, senior homes, hospice, homeless shelter, cancer support organizations and many other venues where we can utilize our talent to make a positive impact in the lives of those who really need to smile.

Lastly (for this update) I’m performing in a reading on Friday called “Collected Stories: The Best and Worst of Me and You” by Corey Pajka. I portray a playwright that’s trying to sort through his recently failed relationship and possibly win back his ex-girlfriend by writing a play. The show plays at 11pm in the Richmond Shepard Theater at 309 East 26th Street, New York, NY after Wide-Eyed’s presentation of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. Admission is $10 at the door.

Whew! Well, I’m off to Brooklyn.

You just couldn’t get enough of us when we blew the roof off of “The Duplex.”

You threw your panties at us when we rocked it out in “Birdland”… mom, you really shouldn’t have.

Now… prepare to buy us drinks while our legendary voices (ask our kindergarten teachers) intoxicate your senses.

ONE NIGHT ONLY @ The Laurie Beechman Theatre… Colte Julian and Matt Falber sing and play the piano. Featuring some of New York’s finest talent hand picked by The After Party’s very own Brandon Cutrell. You won’t want to miss it.

When: 9:30pm on Tuesday, Dec 1

Where: The Laurie Beechman 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
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.

What good is sitting alone in your room? As October comes to a close you’ve got two chances to see me perform. So, come to the cabaret(s):

October 28th @ The Duplex (Christopher and 7th Ave) @ 9:30pm
Come see me and Colte Julian perform contemporary musical theatre favorites by Jason Robert Brown, Pasek and Paul, and Steven Schwartz. You can purchase tickets for the cabaret show by using the button below:

But wait, there’s more…

October 30th @ Tada Theatre (28th and Broadway) @ 10:00pm
I’ll be barechested and hosting Lucky Artist’s “Night Before Halloween Fundraiser”, an evening of theatre and fun, as The Emcee from Kander and Ebb’s Cabaret.

Matt’s busy summer of plays winds down with a jam packed weekend of performances of Rock-A My Soul, the gospel rock musical loosely based on Susan Smith, the Union, South Carolina woman who murdered her two sons. The case received worldwide attention when Smith claimed an African-American stole the car and kidnapped her sons. Matt play’s Susan’s neighbor Ralph who gathers up the people of Union to find the two boys. The show opened earlier this month and closes on Sunday. Performances Fri @ 8; Sat @ 1, 4, and 8; Sun @ 5 and 8.

Purchase tickets online.

Written and Directed by Van Dirk Fisher
Musical Director: Anthony Harris; Lighting & Set Design: Ji-youn Chang
Production Manager: Zaylie-Dawn Wilson; Stage Manager: Joyce Pena;
Assistant Stage Manager: Lauren Monroe; Costume Assistant: Lana Cheng
Properties Master: Jarvis Chapman; Properties Mistress: Shirley Renelique

Featuring: Ambar Aranga, Atieno Ayo Hawkins, Alphonzo Bethune, Jennifer Chrismas, Matthew Falber, Van Dirk Fisher, Eric Gordon, Samantha Karlin, Amanda Kuchinski, Ashley Mas, Katie Matthews, Jonathan McDowell, David L. Murray, Jr., Cassie Newman, Emory Porter, Diana Sanchez, Diane Schwan, John Shasanmi, Whitney Stone, Abigail Taylor, Sarah Vidal, Scott Hodges, Michael Adam Leeds, Abeer Shofani, Gabrielle Mongiovi, Ahmani Croom, Boncella Lewis, Christopher S. Gillard, Tamayu Wiles and Aronda Way.

In Union South Carolina, Susan Smith, a mother of 2 little boys, reaches out to the media and community to help her find her children when her car is carjacked. At the same time, Taylor Cooper is proposing to Julie Johnson, the woman he loves but something terrible happens to shake his world. Faith is the only thing that holds them all together. The soul-stirring gospel-rock musical is written and directed by Van Dirk Fisher, founder of the Strawberry Festival and artistic director for The Riant Theatre. I will be playing the part of the comedic role of Ralph, Susan’s neighbor who rallies the town to try to find her lost children. This is my fourth theatrical production this year in New York and I’m so happy.

For Tickets Visit:
The Riant Theatre Online

Dates:
Sunday, Aug 16 @ 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, Aug 22 @ 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, Aug 22 @ 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, Aug 22 @ 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, Aug 23 @ 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, Aug 27 @ 8:00 p.m.

Friday, Aug 28 @ 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Aug 29 @ 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, Aug 29 @ 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, Aug 29 @ 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, Aug 30 @ 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, Aug 30 @ 8:00 p.m.

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
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.

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.

I had my New York Theatrical Debut this Thursday, March 26th, appearing in Alyson Pou’s “A Slight Headache” at South Street Seaport Museum’s Melville Gallery. If you’d like to see it, you have until April 19th. Sometimes as artists, or even New Yorkers, we feel like the black sheep of society because we’ve made a choice to do something different with our lives. “A Slight Headache” is essentially the story of an ambitious, intelligent girl who wants to leave home to be a scientist. There’s one major problem however, her mother. The show takes audience members back to the 1890s where a mother and daughter run what is essentially, an upscale freak show. The mother and daughter are themselves “freaks” as they are attached by hair that cannot be cut (a knowing and playful twist on conjoined twins). As the daughter grows, she feels that she is merely a pawn in her mother’s enterprising ways and looks to escape.

I play the part of The Maestro. He’d hoped to play the piano and sing to audiences in beautiful concert halls, but now, he performs once an evening at a freak show… and it’s not even Mr. Ripley’s! For the rest of the night, he accompanies mother and daughter through their gimmicky show which the mother is often drunk during. The project was a lot of fun for me and I even got to write a large portion of the music that is performed. The show runs at 7:30pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Details are below…

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A SLIGHT HEADACHE
March 20 – April 19
South Street Seaport Museum, Melville Gallery
213 Water Street NY, NY

A Slight Headache (www.aslightheadache.com) is a play of sensuous lyricism staged within a dime museum installation in the evocative setting of New York’s downtown historic district. The event aims to transport audiences back to a time when “the wonders of nature, the works of man” were displayed for profit with amazing theatricality. The classic theme of a daughter’s struggle for freedom and a mother’s quest for survival takes place among the strange, the unusual, the bizarre and the exotic. A new piece written and performed by Alyson Pou, directed by Jessica Bauman, with Gregory Cohen Frumin and Matt Falber.

Performances March 20 – April 19
Thurs – Sun 7:30p

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