NYC: LINDA LAVIN AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Linda Lavin performs songs from her first CD, "Possibilities", recently released by Sh K Boom records, at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Sunday & Monday, May 6th & 7th t 9:30 pm. She is joined on stage by a trio headed by Billy Stritch at the piano, Steve Doyle on bass and Steve Bakunas on drums. Songs include Broadway show tunes, Brazilian and American standards, love songs swing tunes. Lavin worked in nightclubs in New York's Greenwich Village before her big break in the chorus of her first Broadway musical "A Family Affair." Her first leading role on Broadway was in 1965 in the musical "It's a Bird ... It's a Plane ... It's Superman." One of her signature numbers in that show was "You've Got Possibilities," which is among the 12 tracks on her recently-released, first-ever CD, "Possibilities," featuring a mix of Broadway standards and cabaret songs, with musical arrangements by Billy Stritch and released by Ghostlight Records. Beloved for her work on stage, film and TV, Linda Lavin is currently appearing on Broadway in "The Lyons" by Nicky Silver, earning some of the best reviews of her remarkable career. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.copyright 2011-12 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - YOU ARE WELCOME TO POST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW
