First came Hair, then, Jesus Christ Superstar - which led to Rent and Spring Awakening. Now comes The 12, an original rock musical written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Robert Schenkkan, with music, lyrics and story concept by award-winning composer, Neil Berg.

A free showcase performance will take place at The China Club, 268 W. 47th St at 7 PM on January 10th, 2010.

The 12 takes one of the most well-known stories in history and explores the least-known and most intriguing aspects of it: how twelve ordinary individuals torn apart by the unthinkable death of their leader came together to create one of the most powerful movements ever known to mankind.

A thrilling rock and roll concert set in the context of an underground rock band performing what might be their last concert together, the 12 features twelve Broadway and Rock stars... including: Ron Bohmer (Phantom, Les Mis, Sunset Blvd) as "Peter", Jeremy Kushnier (Rent, Footloose) as “Thomas”, Patti Russo (featured singer from MEAT LOAF, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) as "Mother Mary" and "The Devil", Michael Lanning (Broadway’s The Civil War, toured with FLEETWOOD MACK, LARRY GATLIN, and GEORGE HARRISON) as “Simon", Sophia Ramos (VH1’s Best Undiscovered Artist, toured as featured vocalist with RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and SOUNDGARDEN in Lollapalooza tour) as “Mary Magdelene”, Dan Spitz (former lead guitar from ANTHRAX), along with Gregory Porter (Ain't Nothing But the Blues) as “Thaddeus”, and Gerard Canonico (Spring Awakening, American Idiot) as “Jimmy”.

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