Actor-vocalist Bobby Conte, currently playing the role of PJ in the Broadway revival of Company, brings his solo concert, Along the Way, to Birdland Jazz Club on Monday, August 15 at 7:00 PM.
Based on his debut studio album, Along the Way is scored by an eclectic array of songs, all re-imagined and orchestrated by conductor/musician and producer, James Sampliner. Featuring a 10-piece band, the show highlights songs from classic Broadway (“Time Heals Everything”), funkified Sondheim (“Everybody Says Don’t”), acoustic folk (“Here, There and Everywhere”) and gospel rat pack (“That’s Life”), to swinging mambo (“She Loves Me”), 90s R&B (“Me and Mrs. Jones”), Brahms meets Berlin (“How Deep Is the Ocean?”) and Steely Dan meets Pasek & Paul (“Along the Way”).
Along the Way also charts the journey of a not-so-fictional young man slowly ridding himself of his ignorance as he strives to carve his own path in this terrifying world. Through a series of relationships, he reflects on the profound joy, heartbreak and good humor experienced in the pursuit of love, success and connection. He comes to the understanding that it’s not the mistakes that define one’s life, but how that individual chooses to learn, evolve and live on through those missteps, through brutal honesty, unconditional love and kindness.
Conte made his Broadway debut originating the role of Calogero in A Bronx Tale, directed by Robert De Niro and Jerry Zaks. Other theater includes Starting Here, Starting Now (York Theatre), Last Days of Summer (George Street Playhouse), all-male A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Two River Theater) the world premiere of Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors (McCarter Theatre Center/Cleveland Play House). He was seen on film and in TV in “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” (Netflix) and “Madam Secretary,” among others.
The music charge ranges from $40-$100. VIP tickets guarantees premium seating and meet & greet with Conte following the show. There is a $20 food and beverage minimum for all seats. For reservations, please call (212) 581-3080 or visit www.BirdlandJazz.com.
Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan.
