VENUE ADVERTISED EVENT TODAY IN NYC: LISA ELLEX - BACK TO BACHARACH
Cabaret veteran Lisa Ellex, noted jazz vocalist Nancy Reed and musical theatre performer Stephen Caputo, present 'Back to Bacharach at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, August 23rd at 4:00 pm. This 75-minute review features the best-loved hits of composer and pianist, Burt Bacharach. With Ricky Ritzel on piano and Mike Dopazo on sax, this nostalgic tribute covers hits from 1961 though 1970, proving that decades later, the genious of Bacharach remains relevant, fresh and exciting. Working as a writer and performer on the New York and Provincetown cabaret circuit led Lisa to a long-term gig as lead vocalist for The New Viper Jazztet. An actress and singer by night, Lisa's day job had her selecting programming for the launch of HBO's, COMEDY CHANNEL, where she also wrote and produced junkets. Moving to HBO DOWNTOWN PRODUCTIONS, Lisa wrote guest segments for comedian Alan Havey's talk show, NIGHT AFTER NIGHT on COMEDY CENTRAL. She worked on the staff of numerous NYC TV productions, including NIGHT MUSIC with David Sanborn and Jools Holland. A prolific playwright, her comedy, HOME SHOPPING is being produced for SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE's 2016 Fall season. She is currently writing and directing, MUSIC ON THE MENU, a half-hour episodic concerning Jazz and food. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Nancy Reed was the daughter of an opera singer and a jazz/classical pianist. At a young age, Nancy was taught to sing by her mother. She has been a professional musician since 1978 when she formed a duo singing and playing guitar (and later bass) with husband, guitarist Spencer Reed. Their eighth duo recording, "Right Now" was released in the fall of 2014 and has been getting air-play on WRTI and other radio stations. A seasoned musical theatre performer, Stephen Caputo has enjoyed lead roles in Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, Two Gentlemen Of Verona And Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He has fronted for several original and cover bands and is currently performing with the Somerset Hills Community Chorus, a classical choral group whose last production was Bach's SAINT JOHN PASSION. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.copyright 2015 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
