Broadway stars and Guitar Hero!

Mauzey, Finley and Tam Battle in NYMF's "Guitar Hero" Tournament July 14

By Adam Hetrick
14 Jul 2008

The New York Musical Theatre Festival's "Guitar Hero" tournament – where fans get to rock out with their favorite Broadway performers – takes place at Stitch Bar and Lounge July 14.

Participating in the virtual evening of rock are Alli Mauzey (Cry-Baby), Felica Finley (The Gershwins' An American in Paris), Jason Tam (A Chorus Line), composer Brian Lowdermilk (Henry & Mudge) and director Paul Stancato (Einstein's Dreams). NYMF director of programming Jess McLeod emcees the event that runs 7-10 PM.

"Guitar Hero" – the popular video game franchise that allows players to rock out to their favorite tunes thanks to a guitar-shaped video controller – has become a cultural phenomenon with tournaments popping up nationwide.

Tickets for the "Guitar Hero" tournament are $15 for general admission, with game plays offered for $5. Additional ticketing includes $30 Apprentice Player (a free drink and two game plays) and $150 Rock God Player (reserved seating in the VIP section, open bar, access to a private VIP game system, and 1 star game with a participating celebrity).

Tickets are available by visiting nymf.org. Stitch Lounge is located in Manhattan at 247 West 37th Street.

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The fifth annual New York Musical Theatre Festival will run Sept. 15-Oct. 5. Titles include About Face, Bedbugs! The Musical, Bonnie & Clyde, Castronauts, College: The Musical, Cyclone and The Pig Faced Lady, Heaven in Your Pocket, Idaho!, Jason and Ben, The Jerusalem Syndrome, Love Jerry, To Paint the Earth, The Road to Ruin, Twilight In Manchego, Villa Diodati and Wood.