Derek Klena joins DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 at Feinstein’s/54 Below on April 12th!
Derek Klena was most recently seen in the world premiere Broadway-bound production of Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill at A.R.T in Cambridge, MA. Previously, he starred as Dmitry in the stage adaptation of the animated movie Anastasia. Derek first broke onto the NYC theatre scene in the 2012 Off-Broadway revival of Carrie, where he was quickly noticed and scooped up by Oscar and Tony winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul to originate the lead role of Eddie Birdlace in Dogfight. He then made his Broadway debut as Fiyero in 10th Anniversary Company of Wicked and followed that up by originating the role of Michael in Jason Robert Brown’s The Bridges of Madison County. Derek has also made appearances on “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Quantico,” “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” “Blue Bloods,” “Law and Order: SVU,” and “Carrie Diaries.”
Conceived and produced by Megan Minutillo (in association with thewriteteachers.com), the evening will feature music from across the musical theatre canon, pairing one Broadway singer with one Broadway hopeful.
Todd Hulet music directs.
Klena joins a cast that features Allie Couture, Aneesa Folds, Daniel Gonon, Megan Jane McGuinness, Jessica Mortellaro, Samantha Rhea Parrish – with additional cast members soon to be announced!
DUETS with The Write Teacher(s) Volume 7 plays Feinstein’s/54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on April 12th at 9:30 pm. There is a $25-$65 cover charge and $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 pm are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.