Doors at 6:30 p.m. | Music at 7:30 p.m.

By popular demand, your hosts bring back their cast of thousands to remind you what it’s like to be a part of a community of beautiful musicians and people. Expect the unexpected with music from Broadway to the pop world.

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Paul Lincoln is an active performer and teacher in New York City. Most recently he was seen in Roundabout Theatre’s production of Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize winning Primary Trust at the Laura Pels Theatre.

Paul made his solo and conducting debut at Carnegie Hall at the age of twenty. Later engagements as a soloist include the Cairo Opera House, Sydney Opera House, Rome Festival and an invitation to sing at the Kennedy Center Millennium Celebrations. 

Paul has performed in numerous operas and musical theater productions around the world including the original cast of the First National tour of Cabaret with Teri Hatcher and John Doyle's revival of Allegro at Classic Stage Company.  Paul helped develop, music directed and played the part of Euturpe in the world premier of  Lyrical Langston: His Muse for Music.  Later, he produced a successful commercial run of this show in association with the Lost Nation Theater.  As a director, Paul worked at the Performing Arts High School made famous in the movie Fame, creating a brand new show, Life of the Party with Larry O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, the creators of Legally Blonde on Broadway.  

Joe is the best architect in the world!

more at paullincoln.com

Paul and Joe will be joined by

Cynthia Meng

Cynthia is a New York-based music director and pianist. She is currently serving as the Associate Music Director for the upcoming Broadway musical Dead Outlaw, nominated for 7 Tony Awards this season.

She is a member of the Broadway music team for the the eight-time Tony- and Grammy-winning production of Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown. In addition, she has played keyboard for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and has played around the world as a sidewoman and pianist (Hollywood Bowl, Lexington Symphony, Dallas Symphony at the Bravo! Vail Festival, Denver Symphony). 

In the film world, Cynthia served as the Associate Vocal Supervisor for Spirited, an Apple TV+ movie starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, and Octavia Spencer, as well as the third season of Hulu’s Only Murders In The Building starring Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short.

Other select favorites from the theatre realm include Lempicka, The Outsiders, The Jonathan Larson Project, Back to the Future, the 2022 Broadway revival of Company, the 2022 Broadway revival of Funny Girl starring Lea Michele, Suffs at the Public Theater, The Last Five Years from Out of the Box Theatrics, Frozen 1st National Tour, Moulin Rouge at the Emerson Colonial Theatre, In the Green at Lincoln Center Theatre, and Witness Uganda at the Wallis Annenberg Center. In a past life, she was a software engineer and a Harvard grad.

Robyn Adele Anderson

Robyn is a New York based singer, actress, and arranger. Her music career took off overnight when she became one of the original singers of the genre-bending collective Postmodern Jukebox.  After several years of collaborating with the group, Robyn branched out to pursue a solo music project by performing covers on her own YouTube channel. She quickly gained notability online for her creative arrangements and authentic recording style. Across social media, Robyn has amassed nearly a million followers and over 400 million views on YouTube. In addition to creating videos, Robyn performs live in the NYC theater scene. Shows she has starred in include Speakeasy Dollhouse’s “Ziegfeld’s Midnight Frolic” and “The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini” as well as Company XIV’s “Seven Sins” and “Nutcracker Rouge.”

more info at www.robynadele.com, YouTube: Robyn Adele Anderson, Facebook: Robyn Adele Anderson, Instagram: @robynadeleanderson, Twitter: @robynadele

Josh Plotner

Josh Plotner is a producer, recording artist, composer, arranger, contractor, and woodwind multi-instrumentalist with a collection of over 150 instruments from around the world. With a diverse musical background spanning dozens of genres—including many non-Western traditions—Josh has contributed to Emmy-winning, Grammy- and Oscar-nominated projects, and holds a platinum record as a hip-hop producer.
He has orchestrated and recorded for artists such as pop trio AJR, performed in venues ranging from intimate cabarets to Carnegie Hall, and played on numerous Broadway shows. His work can be heard across dozens of film, television, video game, and commercial scores. A recurring guest lecturer at NYU, Josh also recently served as orchestrator and contractor for the U.S. national tour of Naruto: The Symphonic Experience.
Josh splits his time between Los Angeles and New York City, where he continues to perform, record, and collaborate on cutting-edge projects across the entertainment industry. He is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Berklee College of Music with a double major in Performance and Jazz Composition.

more info at joshplotnermusic.com

Sandia Ahlers

Sandia is delighted to return to Sounds of the City after her headliner concert in October! National tours: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline (Patsy Cline), A Christmas Carol, and Della’s Diner. Other favorite roles include Petra (A Little Night Music), Reno Sweeney (Anything Goes), and Jeannie (The Great American Trailer Park Musical). Sandia is the proud founder of Operation R.I.S.E., a non-profit devoted to bringing "stage skills for life skills" to at-risk teens across NYC. Sandia holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the University of Central Florida.

more info at  sandiamahlers.com/ IG:@itslikesangria.

Amanda Clement

Amanda Clement is a multifaceted performer and true triple threat. Born and raised in Rockford, IL, she trained under many of Illinois’ top dance instructors, including Ted Jackson, Homer Bryant, and Watmora Casey. Though she explored a wide range of techniques, she developed a deep proficiency and love for jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. After 10 years of competitive dance with Ted Jackson’s Midwest Movement, Amanda expanded her focus to include singing and acting, discovering that musical theater was the perfect synthesis of her skills. Upon graduating from the University of Illinois, she moved to New York City to pursue her dream. Amanda was soon hired as a singer for Carnival Cruise Lines, followed by her role as Dance Captain and Understudy on the US national tour of Dirty Dancing. In 2018, she joined the global phenomenon Hamilton as an ensemble member, and toured with the Eliza, Angelica, and And Peggy companies until her return to New York City in 2023. Eager to deepen her creative autonomy, Amanda became involved in developing new musicals, participating in several workshops and readings. She was invited to assist award-winning choreographer Raja Feather Kelly on the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway Musical TEETH at Playwrights Horizons, later joining the cast as an Understudy. In 2024, she made her Broadway debut in the original Broadway company of Tammy Faye, composed by Sir Elton John. Amanda’s training and career give her a distinctive perspective, not only as a performer, but also as a mentor and teacher. Drawing from her experience both onstage and behind the creative table, she supports aspiring artists with insight, empathy, and practical tools. Beyond her artistry, Amanda is deeply committed to self-care, rest, grounding practices, and cultivating a strong mind-body connection. She shares this holistic approach through offerings rooted in Human Design and Reiki, supporting others in aligning with their creative path in a sustainable, fulfilling way. Connect with her at AmandaClement.com.

Paloma Aisenberg

Paloma Maia Aisenberg is grateful to be here! She graduated from Stanford University (BA Theater, 2023). Credits include: Off-Broadway in Invasive Species (Vineyard Theatre),  Fiddler on the Roof (Paper Mill Playhouse), Natasha in Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (San Jose Playhouse), Anne Frank (Actors Temple), Vanessa in In the Heights, Diana in A Chorus Line, Hal in Henry IV, Cathy in The Last Five Years, Three Days (Stanford). NYC Workshops: Nancy Drew... Spotlight Manor (dir. James Lapine). In concert: Frida Kahlo: The Musical (Lincoln Center), 54 Below. TV: upcoming Peacock series. Instagram: @Paloma_Aisenberg 

Susan Derry

Susan is a singer, actor and professor with a career spanning theater, concert, and cabaret. Shemade her Broadway debut in Wonderful Town, played Christine in The Phantom of the Opera in Hamburg, and she knows how to get to Carnegie Hall. Favorite roles include Eliza in My FairLady and Francesca in The Bridges of Madison County. She is the recipient of the Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance for her cabaret work in DC; her solo show Ingenue You When at 54 Below in NYC was a Best Debut Show nominee. Susan’s debut album, I Wish It So for Nevermore Records, is available to stream. Beyond the stage, Susan believes in holding the door open for the next generation of artists; she is in her 11th year serving as an Adjunct Professor of Voice at American University in DC. Susan is a graduate of Northwestern University and the Manhattan School of Music.

Read more at www.susanderry.com; IG @Susan-Derry; YT @susanderry