Brill, Cates, Gurland, Maitner, Wilfert, et al. Set for Artists Rising Showcase

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By Tristan Fuge • Nov 26, 2008 • New York

Justin Brill

The line-up of composers, lyricists, and performers has been announced for the Artists Risings showcase, set to play in the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row, at 8pm on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13. Adam Fitzgerald will direct the performance, which features musical direction by Michael Pesce. Eddie Rabon will host the evening.

The event will showcase the work of emerging and established composers and lyricists, including Brad Alexander, Janet Allard, David H. Bell, Rob Broadhurst, Nathan Christensen, Julianne Wick Davis, Carmel Dean, Jeremy Desmon, Ed Dixon, Kyle Ewalt, Vadim Feichtner, Kevin Fisher, Anna K. Jacobs, Rachel Jett, Steven Lutvak, Adam Mathias, Dianne Adams McDowell, Scott Murphy, Matte O'Brien, Mac Rogers, Todd Schroeder, Niko Tsakalakos, Matt Vinson, Michael Walker, Jordana Williams, and Sean Williams.

The cast will include Tracy Bersley, Justin Brill, Kristy Cates, Alexis Fishman, Demond Green, David Gurland, Simotra Houston, Rob Maitner, Carrie Manolakos, Michael Pesce, Niko Tsakalkos, Michael-August Turley, Sally Wilfert, and Cassie Wooley.

For more information and tickets, call 212-279-4200.