The Zipper Factory Theater (336 West 37th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) proudly presents "Megan Mullally and Supreme Music Program" performing in concert for two shows only on Monday, March 24, 2008 (with performances at 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.) Tickets, which are scaled at $35.00 - $65.00, are now on sale and are available via telephone by calling Ovation tickets at 212-352-3101, or online at www.thezipperfactory.com
Since 1998, Supreme Music Program has been playing an eclectic mix of music, often focusing on lesser-known works of master songwriters, or deconstructing slightly better-known pieces. Like postmodern cabaret-gone-mad, Supreme Music Program's lush vocals and unique arrangements are applied to some of the greatest storytelling songs, from a wide variety of genres - blues, pop, roots-country, traditional folk, rock, and classical. Their recent engagements include Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, the Seattle Symphony, and Orange County Performing Arts Center.
The band includes: Megan Mullally – vocals, cardboard box, chains in a bowl, plastic egg, moral high ground; Greg Kuehn – acoustic piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, Farfisa organ, toy piano, harmonium, acoustic guitar, finger bass, percussion, back-up vocals; Stuart Mathis – acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, percussion, back-up vocals; Joe Berardi – drums, percussion, flotsam and jetsam, manly atmosphere; Doug Livingston – pedal steel, tuba, bass, organ, percussion; Piotr Jandula – viola, percussion; and Larry Williams – trumpet.
Supreme Music Program has released three records: "Sweetheart" (1999), "Big as a Berry" (2002) and the recent "Free Again!" (2007). "Free Again!," is now available through iTunes and CDBaby.com, includes the tracks "Up A Lazy River," "Down By The Water," "St. James Infirmary," "I Cannot Justify," "Wind And Rain," "Shakedown On 9th St.," "Talk To Me," "Awaiting You," "For The Good Times," "You Took Advantage Of Me" and "Ave Maria."
Supreme Music Program lead vocalist Megan Mullally is currently starring on Broadway in the hit musical Young Frankenstein, having previously appeared in the Broadway revivals of How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying and Grease. She played the character of Karen Walker on NBC's "Will & Grace" for 8 seasons, receiving two Emmys and four Screen Actors Guild Awards.
The Zipper Factory Tavern is directly accessible to/from the theater space. The Zipper Factory Tavern presents an eclectic, seasonal menu, and the kitchen is run by Executive Chef Larry Kolar (Bolivar, Sign of the Dove). The tavern's price range is $25.00 and under. The factory complex share three bars - two on the main floor and one the wraparound Balcony Bar (as always, drinks are allowed into the theater). The Zipper Factory Tavern is open Monday through Saturday for lunch, and from happy hour to pre-theater, through theater and into late night. For reservations for the Zipper Factory Tavern, call (212) 695-4600.
