The Twelve - Patti in NY
 

Finally something slightly closer too home for you Steph lol.

The Twelve at China Club

Neil Berg, the creator of "100 Years of Broadway" and the composer of the coming musical Grumpy Old Men, introduces a new theatrical event – The Twelve~ – an APAP showcase at the China Club (268 West 47th) on Sunday, January 13 at 7PM.

This will be a 90-minute concert presentation with a six-piece rock band. Rehearsals start the week of January 7.

The cast includes Lawrence Clayton (Jesus Christ Superstar, Dreamgirls), Rob Evan (Jekyl and Hyde, Tarzan, Les Miserables, Michael Lanning (Civil War, voice-over) and Danny Zolli (Jesus Christ Superstar). Plus Aisha de Haas (Rent, Dreamgirls), Patti Russo (of Meatloaf and We Will Rock You).

The band features Alex Skolnick (guitar), Neil Berg (piano), Roger Cohen (drums), Dave Baron

But further from us. :(


Pa†ricia

That's what planes were made for ;)

You drive. :))


Pa†ricia

Did it say...FREE showcase???

Yep :-)

Why? It's a bit strange...trying to find out more about this...

OK...checked it out...it's a night club for/with celebrities...no wonder it's free...and with no tickets good luck getting in or even seeing anybody older than 25...

Plus they don't show anything yet on their page...

Another familiar name pops up in this article about that show!

I now understand why it's a free event...this apparently is a club with exclusive clientele - this is promotion...

Apparently even Meat was singing in that club recently...which I didn't hear anything about...exclusive is as exclusive does...

Isnt the word showcase, as mentioned in the article posted by Deb, telling it is promotion?

Correct me if I am wrong though!!

Looks like Rob Evan is also in this....

Evan, Lanning, Zolli, de Haas and More Set for Free The Twelve Concert

Producer Neil Berg will present a free showcase of The Twelve Jan. 13, 2008, at the China Club in Manhattan.

"I have been developing this rock/theater concept for several years, and am finally ready to debut it," Berg writes on his official website.

The evening at the New York City club will feature the talents of Dreamgirls' Lawrence Clayton, Tarzan's Rob Evan, Civil War's Michael Lanning, Jesus Christ Superstar's Danny Zolli, Rent's Aisha de Haas and rock singer Patti Russo. The singers will be backed by Alex Skolnick (guitar), Neil Berg (piano), Roger Cohen (drums), Dave Baron (bass) and Greg Lukins (guitar).

Frank Fagnano is the sound engineer for the 90-minute concert. Doors will open at 6:30 PM for the 7:15 performance.

This is the info I received after inquiring about more details:

Since this is on MY SIDE of the pond [for once], I'm seriously considering making the drive to see Patti. Anyone else seriously thinking about going?

January 13th...Andy are you stuck for my Birthday present?! :)) :lol:

I am looking into it but it doesn't look promising to get in.

Nope, got yours sorted.

What we doing for my 40th though? :p

OK, if anyone out there would like to buy a joint Birthday present for Andy and myself that's more than ok! :p

I can give you free room and board...with smelly dogs...otherwise...

Oh yeah...and I can throw in transportation too...maybe...

Including flights?

LOL I was about to say! That's Manchester to NY sorted, cheers Zina!

Oh you're SO funny...that's NJ to NYC sorted...duh...

:raspberry:

Unless you're talking about Manchester, New England...

Tried to reserve seating...this is the reply:

Hello!

Thank you for responding in regards to Neil Berg's showcase of his rock/theatre show The Twelve on Sunday January 13th at the China Club in NYC. This is a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE event. We CANNOT guarantee a spot for you, unless you are with the Industry APAP Convention, but are trying to get a count of attendees ahead of time. The event is standing room only and will be open to the first 500 people. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show will begin at around 7:15pm. There is no cover fee and is a free/no minimum event. There will, however, be a cash/credit bar.

This is a ROCK theatrical concert event and will be quite loud! This is going to be an incredible night!!! We look forward to seeing you there.

If you have not already done so, please send me your name with an email address, phone number and how many will be attending so we can get an idea of how many the China Club should be expecting.

Also, if you are a representative with the APAP Convention, please call me directly in regards to limited seating information at (845) 353-2407

For more information, please visit Neil's website at www.neilberg.com and click on The Twelve under Latest News.

Thanks again for your interest and if you need anything else or have any other questions, don't hesitate to contact me!

Makayla :-)

Makayla Bishop
Leftfield Productions Inc.
(845) 353-2407
mbactor1@aol.com
www.neilberg.com

The one I referred to ;)

Thanks for forwarding Zina!
Too bad my private jet is due to be in for an annual check up that very day
:(:(

Yes, and Antonio Banderas has to be in back in Spain to visit his family...so he can't accompany me...

On the brighter note...it doesn't look to me like a plain mortal can make this thing...

And Rob Evan is honestly nothing to write home about...especially if you're a Meat's fan...

Thats what happens when I dont click on links lol.

Well plain mortals go through the same thing here to get into tv shows ;) We have the same system, first so many get in rest get turned away. Ask Ansy, Lucy and Alex :lmao:

:lol: thanks for the reminder Des ... longest most expensive trip ever for a cup of coffee that turned out to be :evil:

That is not exactly TV show...the guy - it looks like - is trying to drum up financing for his Broadway show...I am sure they will find you all spaces if you can invest into it...:lmao:

Wow this came around quick!

Have fun anyone that's going :-)

We need details :lol:

Break A Leg Patti!!!

Deb

Hasn't anyone been there?!?! Pics, reviews... Please!!!

I know someone who was :-) Just have to wait for them to get home! lol

I guess that's where I come in.

Okay, I'm home. Deb, you would be proud. I got there early, waited in line, AND sat in the front...........it was just like you were there with me!! I know I'm a frustrating student, but you've taught me well. I'll be the first to admit that there are some songs/performances I like primarily because Patti is a part of them or has lent her voice to a project, but this show was just great from start to finish. As the last note finished, I wanted the whole thing to start again! The story line of The Twelve will probably make more sense as a full theatrical production, and this was just a showcase of the music and lyrics. The music was rock, the lyrics were powerful, and every artist on stage brought a performance that could knock the roof off the place!! Patti joined in several ensemble pieces and had two solo performances as well...........one as the Devil herself :twisted: (always wanted a reason to use that icon) singing a powerful yet entertaining song called "All Doors Will Open," and one as Mary Magdalene, a beautifully moving number called "No Fence Around My Heart." I know it's probably too much to hope The Twelve will have this entire cast in final production, but that sure would be some show..............

I'll see if any of my pics are half decent and then make Deb post them........as I'd surely screw it up :D

The wanderer returns :-)

So glad you got to the front! Hope the weather was still as warm as it was earlier in the week lol. And I was with you lol, I was that little noise you kept wondering what it was.... :lol: God damnit, why didn't I stay on a few days longer! all i've done since I got back is cool and clean!

Sounds really cool :-) Patti as the :twisted: eh... A far cry from reality :saint:
It'd be great for The Twelve to have the same cast and be a full blown show, but here in the UK lol. Either that or me, Dave and the kids have to come and live with you :D

Hurry up and send me the pics :-) I really can't wait to see these.

Deb

Don't wait up. I'm working on them, but I have to run in to work for a meeting right now.

Page looks great, Deb! Thanks for putting it together so quickly. Photos look best when viewed in thumbnail size :lol: Sorry about the quality.

Deb's Patti Russo Project Page

LOL you beat me Steph. I'm multitasking beyond belief today and I think my computers just about gone into protest!

The pics are great considering where you were. These places don't usually allow cameras do they? The sscans are great as well.


Mary Magdalene

http://www.debsmeatyworld.co.uk/mlba...Russo%2001.jpg

http://www.debsmeatyworld.co.uk/mlba...Russo%2002.jpg

http://www.debsmeatyworld.co.uk/mlba...Russo%2003.jpg


The Devil (LOL)

http://www.debsmeatyworld.co.uk/mlba...Russo%2004.jpg

http://www.debsmeatyworld.co.uk/mlba...Russo%2005.jpg

http://www.debsmeatyworld.co.uk/mlba...Russo%2006.jpg

Great pics Steph/. Thanks for doing this also Deb.

She's really supposed to be "The Devil" as Janis Joplin would have played her..........that was the fun part. Trying to figure out which rock icon the performers were channeling in their portrayal of the apostles :pray:......and the Devil :devil:

Thanks Anji :-)

Sounds even more interesting Steph :cool:

BTW What was Rob Evan like? I forgot he was there with all the excitement :oops: :lol:

Yes, thank you Anji.

I was pretty excited to finally see him perform something live. His voice was strong and his stage persona fairly relaxed. It's hard to make vocal comparisons between him and.........well........other artists when the songs are new and unfamiliar. I would have loved to hear What Part of My Body or We're Still the Children......but wrong time, wrong gig. You can see him in that first picture--with Patti off to the side.

Ahhh yeah, now I can see it's him, DOH.... Which part did he play Steph?

sounds cool steph

I'm glad you got in and even better getting a good position.

Even got a chair to sit on, joining a lovely couple there to cheer on Alex Skolnick on guitar.

There were more songs and characters than there were performers. That said, several performers sang multiple parts. I believe Rob Evan sang the part of John. I was not looking at the playbill with each song, so I can't quite recall if he sang other parts as well. There were multiple songs with the entire ensemble on stage or at least several members joining in a song. The playbill doesn't convey all of that and I just can't recall. Sorry about that.

We'll let you off :-)

Found some very cool pictures :cool:

http://images.broadwayworld.com/uplo...tn-500_341.jpg

http://images.broadwayworld.com/uplo...tn-500_305.jpg

http://images.broadwayworld.com/uplo...tn-500_224.jpg

http://images.broadwayworld.com/uplo...tn-500_114.jpg


And Rob Evan

http://images.broadwayworld.com/uplo...tn-500_221.jpg

http://images.broadwayworld.com/uplo...tn-500_256.jpg

http://images.broadwayworld.com/uplo...tn-500_486.jpg

http://images.broadwayworld.com/uplo...tn-500_492.jpg

All pictures from HERE



Deb

wow they are cool pics Deb, thanks, patti looks lovely (was gonna put awesome but i remember you saying brits say lovely alot Steph ;) )

Oh and Steph dont worry bout not remembering much, it's always a small miracle if i remember anything other than it was great when i get home from a show lol

Glad you had a good time anyway :)

Thanks very much Steph & Deb. :mrgreen: Now we just need them to showcase The Twelve this side of the pond!
Diane

Yes very lovely Steph ;) Anji you and me both! I cannot go out alone as I would never remember a thing!

Couldn't agree more Di :cool: Also means I get to see you :lol:

Ohhhhh I sooo wish i'd stayed on in NY :( Why weren't we all just born rich :?

Thanks for finding those, Deb. I'm so glad real pics finally surfaced.........there were certainly enough cameras there :D What I'd really love is the footage from the video camera that was three feet in front of me..........it would certainly help my memory out a lot :oops:

I didn't mean to imply there was anything wrong with saying "lovely" so often.......sounded very nice, actually. I'm sure we Americans do and say many things that raise eyebrows elsewhere...........like put cold fruit on the same breakfast plate as hot eggs or pancakes. Will we ever learn?????? :nuts:

Haven't come across too much else about the show. A few people did comment on a broadway related messageboard. Here's the link:

Talkin Broadway

Some Brits put curry sauce on fish & chips, so cold fruit with egg and pancakes seems quite normal :))

Pud :twisted:

some Brits even deep-fry their Mars bars in batter :shock:

I apologise if you thought i was being funny with you in any way Steph, it was all meant in jest hun ;)

Of course :D Right back at ya! I go to Patti's gigs for the music, of course, but also for the private lessons Deb has been giving me in how to be British. I already try to use the words slagging, bit, and lovely as often as possible in my daily coversations, despite the odd looks. It's just so hard to pull off without the accent. I think I've failed tea preparation and tipping. And then the lessons ended when Deb told me I'd have to start eating that black sausage stuff with my baked beans in the morning:yikes: Maybe next Patti could schedule something in Australia......I've always wanted to try Vegemite. Maybe the tipping rules are easier to learn over there!!

Me and you both...when I started calling everybody a "git"...I had to give long and winding explanation of what it is...so I've stopped...

And as to Vegemite...ummm...if you ever in NJ...I think I still have some since Australian ML fans visit...I might have eaten it one time...maybe...

:lmao::lmao:

i hope she didnt tell you what it actually was before trying to get you to eat it ;)

But don't worry, i can't stomach the stuff lol


oh and you can get vegemite over here too (maybe not as good as the aussie stuff) ;) we'll send ya back with some next time you're over :))

I LOVE that black stuff...not vegemite...I guess it's blood sausage or something???

pretty much lol

You mean Black Pudding?

Yep...we had this stuff in Russia...

I like white pudding too but I have been ribbed here for liking it cause apparently it's made of crap...but I still like it...I just say that I don't like it...

Everybody likes a pudding of one form or another :))

Don't get too excited. Vegemite is the same as Marmite, as in they're both made from yeast extracts. Vegemite however is less superior than Marmite, although don't be confused with Australian Marmite and British Marmite, as they're different. British Marmite is the best and don't let anyone tell you otherwise, I have my Marmite imported ;)

Pud :twisted:

Thanks, Pud. You just saved me some very expensive airfare.........:-P

That said, you've compared one product I've never had to another product I've never had. Guess I missed my chance last month when I was over in the UK. Next time, I guess. We'll just have to see what part of the world Patti's next gig is in and take it from there. I know "The Twelve" was just here in the states, but if we're lucky enough to get the next gig, too, I'll bring enough scrapple for everyone in the class! And speaking of Pennsylvania treats, the TV is on and there's a promo for next month's run of WDTW in Phildadelphia on right now.......anyone REALLY want to try that scrapple?

Now there speaks a true Ex-Pat! :))

The only Marmite to eat is the British stuff, and that's be British stuff int he glass jar not this new squeezy bottle rubbish!!

Exports can be arranged for any non-Brits who'd like to try it!

I'd export it too......


Not to any of my friends though, i like them far too much :twisted:

Is marmite a sweet stuff of the same brown goo?

lol true! hate the stuff!:faint::sick:

curry on fish is well nice!!!!

oooo MORE PATTI IN UK PLEASE!!!!

Love the pics. Thanks gals. :cool:


Pa†ricia

I'll get you some in :-)

and you have to try it in front of witnessess :)) not just take it home and tell us you loved it :bleh:;)

Thanks to my Yanky 'non marmite liking' friend the first of the videos from The Twelve is now on youtube. It starts off on its side but the camera turns about 30 secs in lol.

YouTube Video

No Fence Around My Heart - Mary Magdalene (Patti Russo)

lol Steph...you're as talented with a camera as me :lol: and we did warn you on the marmite thing lolol

Seriously though thanks..the sound quality is awesome for a vid, she is truly amazing, lol Deb you read my mind just as i was typing :lol: You mustve had a hell of a night Steph.

Well, whoever it was who took this video must have not realized his or her camera couldn't flip the video.........or else the performance was so good he or she fell over and took a second to recover.

So the UK has this Marmite stuff which is, in my humble opinion, quite awful.
You have these annoying hot and cold water taps, and the never ending supply of dizzying roundabouts. Yet you still manage to get almost all the really great performances........................a bit of a never ending source of envy.

Except for The Twelve :D

So this Yank is gonna cherish THIS one because it was REALLY, REALLY good......................and it was here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lmao good on ya hun :))

And i'm glad you envy our taps too ;)

More like 30 seconds to recover lol.

Well seeing as we're so unlucky with our taps and stuff i'd say we deserve these really great performances :-)

I just wish i could have been at THIS one with you!

Here's another....

All Doors Will Open - The Devil (Patti Russo)

YouTube Video

Wow now that really IS awesome!!!

Thanks for the video's Deb ... they really are brilliant ... would love to see her live!

totally agree she is awesome...really miss seeing her with Meat

You've had a busy Sunday Debs, nice one!!!!!

Here's the rest of the videos:

Walking on water

YouTube Video

Lost

YouTube Video

Where Are We Now (reprise) / Rise Up

YouTube Video

Deb

Thanks Deb:)))

Thanks for taking the time to do these Deb, they're great :))

Brilliant Deb,thanks for posting