Here’s a little sneak preview of 37 Notebooks, a new CD by singer/songwriter and musical theater composer, Jeremy Schonfeld being released May 6. Mr. Schonfeld has assembled a virtual who’s who among young musical theatre performers to put life to his compositions. The line up includes:

Shoshana Bean (“Wicked”)
Luther Creek (“A Man of No Importance”)
Julie Danao-Salkin (“Lennon”)
Jarrod Emick (Tony Award Winner for “Damn Yankees”)
Donnie Kehr (“Jersey Boys”)
Lauren Kennedy (“Spamalot”)
Julia Murney (“Wicked”)
Adam Pascal (“Rent”)
Kate Shindle (“Legally Blonde”)
Amy Spanger (“Kiss Me, Kate”)
Tracie Thoms (“Rent: The Movie”)

Here are some audio samples, showcasing the range of musical styles from gospel (“House of Love” with Shoshana Bean and Broadway Dreams Gospel Choir), to country (“Try” with Jarrod Emick), to pop (“Song for New Orleans” with Adam Pascal) to good ol’ musical theatre (“Greta” with Amy Spanger).

Mr. Schonfeld is a musical director and guest performer for Broadway Boot Camp as well as having performed for “Rockers on Broadway.” A portion of the proceeds from his CD release sales will be donated to the Broadway Dreams Foundation.

To celebrate the release of “37 Notebooks,” many of the album’s featured artists will join Jeremy onstage May 5 at Birdland, including: Luther Creek, Julie Danao-Salkin, Jarrod Emick, Adam Jacobs, Lauren Kennedy, Julie Reyburn, Kate Shindle, Amy Spanger, Tracie Thoms, & Natalie Weiss. Music charge of $25 includes a copy of the album, proceeds of which benefit the Broadway Dreams Foundation. For tickets and info, please visit www.birdlandjazz.com or call (212) 581-3080.

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