Emily Ellet, 2017 MetroStar winner, is bringing back her debut solo show Uncharted to the Triad Theater on Friday, September 7th at 7 PM. Uncharted explores new beginnings, old habits and the uncharted territory outside one’s comfort zone. Directed by MAC and Bistro Award winner Stearns Matthews, musical direction is by Bistro Award winner and pianist Jeff Cubeta, with bassist Jacob Silver and drummer Robin MacMillan.
Uncharted features musical theatre, jazz and pop favorites from Jerry Herman to Sara Bareilles. Ellet will also sing her interpretation” of the 80s disco anthem “It’s Raining Men,” which clinched her win in the Metropolitan Room’s 2017 MetroStar Talent Challenge. The competition, started in 2008, encouraged performers to present well-rounded stage performances in which creativity, innovation and authenticity were prized over vocal pyrotechnics. Past winners, in chronological order, have been Anne Steele, Liz Lark Brown, T. Oliver Reid, Marissa Mulder, Billie Roe, Lauren Stanford, Kristoffer Lowe, Minda Larsen and David Baida.
Ellet was the original Cat in the production of Stephen Schwartz’s Magic To Do on the Ruby Princess cruise ship. She has appeared off-Broadway and regionally with such companies as Reduxion Theatre Company, Oklahoma City Theatre Company, Vital Theatre Company, and the Oklahoma City Philarmonic and has toured with her own show, “Shining, Shimmering, Splendid!” Ellet is also an audiobook narrator, with more than 180 titles recorded.
Performances of Uncharted are at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street, at 7 PM on Friday, September 7th. There is a $25 cover charge and a two-drink minimum. Tickets are available at www.triadnyc.com.
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