Telly Leung—currently starring in the title role in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway—debuts his new show Sing Happy at Birldand Jazz Club on Monday, November 19 at 7:00 PM. Leung (Allegiance, Godspell, Rent, “Glee”) will present an eclectic evening of music about the musical journey that has led him from Brooklyn to Broadway. Sing Happy takes an intimate and revealing look at the ups and downs of what it takes to be a professional singer, from joyful Broadway openings to a career-threatening event that almost ended it all.
Sing Happy features music direction by Gary Adler (Alterboyz) and is directed by Alan Muraoka (“Sesame Street,” Pacific Overtures, Miss Saigon). Joining Leung onstage will be musicians Mary Ann McSweeney on bass, Michael Croiter on drums, Brian Koonin on guitar, and J.J. Johnson on violin, viola and flute.
Leung is a New York City native who was recently named one of the “Out 100” by Out Magazine and “Faces To Watch” by The Los Angeles Times. His Broadway and national touring credits include In Transit, Allegiance (with George Takei and Lea Salonga), Godspell, Rent (final Broadway company), Wicked (Boq, original Chicago company), Pacific Overtures and Flower Drum Song. Television audiences will remember him as Wes the Warbler on “Glee” as well as from guest star appearances on “Instinct,” “Odd Mom Out,” “Deadbeat” and “Law and Order: Criminal Intent.”
Sing Happy, Monday, November 19 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $30-45 with an additional $10 minimum. For tickets, please visit www.ticketfly.com. For further information, please visit www.birdlandjazz.com or call 212-581-3080 for reservations.
Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street, NYC
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