Shankel is joined onstage by (Wicked, The Light in the Piazza), (Wicked, The Bridges of Madison County, Dogfight), Gregory Haney (Bring It On), Jared Loftin (Saturday Night), (Allegiance, Godspell, Wicked, "Glee"), (Pretty Filthy, Mamma Mia!), (Wicked, Dogfight, Godspell), (Altar Boyz, The Little Mermaid), (Coram Boy, Mamma Mia!), (Shrek, High Fidelity), (Company, Hairspray, Falsettos) and (Kinky Boots, We Will Rock You).
Rounding out the cast are Andi Alhadeff, Kerri George, Kay Trinidad, Helen White and members of the Broadway Dreams Foundation.
The evening promises a "fun-filled set of her blend of pop, R&B, swing and musical theatre." Shanktunes features songs written for the 2012 Off-Broadway production of Bare as well as premieres of brand-new songs.
Directed by (Altar Boyz, Carrie, Bare, Allegiance), the concert features lyrics by Shankel, Jon Hartmere and .
Shankel (on piano) is joined onstage by musicians Frank Pagano (drums), Steve Count (bass) and Michael Aarons (guitars). Shankel is known as an arranger, orchestrator and music supervisor. She has written arrangements for dozens of artists, including , , and , Telly Leung, Lindsay Mendez and Chester Gregory. Orchestrations/arrangements of shows include Altar Boyz, Allegiance, Bare, Beaches, Cry-Baby, Chasing The Song, The Memory Show, Once On This Island (Paper Mill), Summer Of '42 and Vanities.
4 Below is located at 254 West 54th Street. There is a $25-$35 cover charge and $20 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at or by calling (646) 476-3551.
