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NYC: MUSIC AND ART FOR CITY GREENS FINAL CONCERT FOR 2015 SET FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd
The free, outdoor concert series MUSIC AND ART FOR CITY GREENSconcludes Season 8 of Concerts to benefit Tudor City Greens on Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:30 pm (Rain date: Thursday, September 3rd at 6:30 pm) at TUDOR CITY GREENS PARK (enter at Tudor City Place between East 42nd and East 43rd Streets). This award winning series will once again feature professional performers from Broadway and the New York City cabaret, jazz, classical and opera scene.Special Guest Host Barbara Porteus
The September 2nd concert will feature guest performances by:
Broadway Veteran (Original Sandy in Grease) & Star of TV's Magic Garden - Carole Demas
Broadway Veteran (Ragtime, Jesus Christ Superstar, Finian's Rainbow) - Bernard Dotson
Dynamic Vocal Group FORTE (Thomas Dieter, Johnny Hagar, Skie Ocasio & Michael Osso)
Bistro, Nightlife & Multiple MAC Award Winner - Lorinda Lisitza
Broadway Veteran (Original Johanna in Sweeney Todd) and Bistro & MAC Award Winner - Sarah Rice
Off-Broadway Veteran: When Pigs Fly (Drama Desk Award Nominee) and Multiple MAC & Bistro Award Winner - Jay Rogers
Bistro & Multiple MAC Award Winner - Amy Wolk
Returning Series Regulars include
Bistro & Multiple MAC Award Winner Tanya Moberly on Vocals
Multiple MAC Award Winning Composer, Pianist & Musical Director Bill Zeffiro
Additional Musical Direction will be provided by Jeff Cubeta, Ian Herman & Tracy Stark
Sound Design by Stuart J Allyn of A.D.R Studios
Sound System Provided by Dr. Garrett Bennett - Facial Plastics & Sinus Surgeon
Why we do this: Research shows that time spent in nature makes people healthier, happier and more creative, and that communities flourish where green spaces thrive. But staying green requires green! City greens need constant attention, repair and upkeep. Music and Art for City Greens helps by producing free professional music and art events to build community awareness and increase donations to spaces which otherwise might go wanting.
Since 2008, when Broadway actress and award winning cabaret veteran Raissa Katona Bennett first brought the joy of live music to Tudor City, thousands of people have enjoyed these concerts under the trees and have come away with new appreciation for and dedication to the green spaces in their midst.
Music and Art for City Greens is a 501c3 non-profit, and all performers and support people generously donate their time and talent for these events. 100% of all donations given by attendees at this summer concert series are collected directly by the Tudor City Greens organization for the upkeep of these spaces.
The organization will continue to produce at Tudor City Greens, while actively promoting creative and inclusive uses of other public green spaces.
Weather Hotline: 347-868-7563
More information can be found on their website at: http://www.musicandartforgreen.org/
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NYC: HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) presents "How Did That Happen?" on Wednesday, September 2nd at 7:00 pm. The show is a musical journey through parenthood, starring Lisa Tracy and David Hamilton, with Paul Johnson on the piano. Directed by Kathryn Markey with movement by Mary Brienza. There is a $15 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
NYC: GARY CRAWFORD SINGS THE BARRY LEVITT SONGBOOK
Vocalist Gary Crawford burst onto the New York cabaret scene in October 2014 with his debut show In Love With Love at the Metropolitan Room. With the veteran Music Director and Arranger Maestro Barry Levitt at the piano, Crawford produced a captivating show that earned him rave reviews and ultimately a 2014 MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) AWARD for "Best Male Vocal Debut." After spending the past year and a half performing as a guest singer in variety shows throughout city at venues such as Iridium, Birdland, Don't Tell Mama, and Urban Stages, Crawford has again teamed up with Levitt for a new show, this one featuring songs composed by Levitt himself, "Secret Dreams: Gary Crawford Sings The Barry Levitt Songbook" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, September 2nd at 7:00 pm. The show will feature the Barry Levitt Quartet, including Jon Burr on bass, Ray Marchica on drums, and Jack Cavari on guitar, as well as special guest vocalists. The set list will feature songs with lyrics by Crawford, as well as many of Barry's past and present collaborators, including his wife Brenda Levitt, his daughter Dori Levitt, Peter Napolitano, Jack Wrangler, Ari Dane, and Sunny Leigh. During a career that has spanned four decades, Barry Levitt has been an award-winning composer, pianist, conductor, music director, arranger, producer, and educator. As a ubiquitous presence within the New York music, cabaret, and theater communities, Levitt has served as music director and arranger for two Broadway shows, four Off-Broadway shows, and countless recording stars and iconic concert performers, including Marilyn Maye, Ben Vereen, Benadette Peters, Eartha Kitt, Rosemary Clooney, Sergio Franchi, Margaret Whiting, Julie Wilson, Marilyn Michaels, Karen Mason, and many more. Levitt has also conducted the New York, Boston, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Detroit, and Indianapolis Pops Orchestras, and from 1998-2003 he was the Producing Artistic Director for the 92nd Street Y's world renowned Lyrics & Lyricists series. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: THE METROPOLIRTAN ROOM PRESENTS JOE PINO
Joe Pino, performer/ composer/ educator, will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, September 2nd at 9:30 pm. Jpe has always pushed for musical excellence. In High School, he was acknowledged for his achievements early on while playing in The Beverly High School Jazz Band that competed at jazz festivals all over the United States. From these festivals, Joe won many outstanding soloist awards including two given by Herb Pomeroy and Greg Hopkins. In Joe's senior year of high school, he won an outstanding soloist award from a jazz competition in New York City competing with over 20 jazz bands in the country. Joe was off to a great start. In May 2008, Joe earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from the world-renowned music school, Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Years later, his talent has taking him far. His extensive performance career lead him into performing at some of the best concert halls and clubs around New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington D.C. The hard working Boston native stays busy with gigs and sessions around NYC, particularly in the Jazz scene. Joe's reputation as a jazz trumpet player has also led him playing with such greats as The Temptations, and The Happenings while also performing with the legend TV star, Vicky Lewis. Joe has been on faculty teaching students all ages, private and group lessons for Berklee College of Music's City Music Outreach Program, Music and Arts, Harborlight Montessori School, The Beverly Public School System, and online Skype lessons. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: 54 SINGS YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN
54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents the Grammy-nominated music by Clark Gesner, with additional music from Andrew Lippa, in one sensational concert on Wednesday & Thursday, September 2nd & 3rd at 7:00 pm. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Revival of a Musical, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown brings fun and catchy music to the famous Peanuts gang comic strip we all know and love. Don't miss your favorite tunes such as "My Blanket and Me," "Book Report," "Snoopy," "My New Philosophy," "Beethoven Day," "The Kite," "Suppertime," and many more! Join Charlie, Snoopy, Lucy and the rest of the Peanuts gang for a fun and exciting evening at 54 Below! Featuring: Milly Shapiro (Matilda) as Sally, Mavis Simpson-Ernst (Evita) as Lucy, Joshua Colley (Les Mis) as Charlie, Zachary Unger (Big Fish) as Schroeder, Aidan Gemme (Finding Neverland) as Snoopy, Luca Padovan (School of Rock) as Linus, Produced by Van Dean and Music Directed by Michael Moritz. There is a $35-$75 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: BARRETT WEED AT 54 BELOW
Barrett Weed, who originated the role of Veronica Sawyer in Heathers: The Musical, will perform at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Wednesday, September 2nd at 9:30 pm. The role got her nominated for a Lucille Lortel award and a Drama Desk award. She lost both awards to earthbound goddesses Ruthie Ann Miles and Jesse Mueller, which is cooler than being nominated in the first place. Barrett was also Nadia in the 2012 revival of Bare and Denise in Found at The Atlantic Theatre Company. She is on the original cast recordings of Heathers and Fugitive Songs. Join Barrett for a night of her favorite songs. From John Mayer to Michael John LaChiusa. There is a $35-$75 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: KOTORINO / SWEET SOUBRETTE AT JOE'S PUB
Creaky Brooklyn band Kotorino will appear at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Wednesday, August 2nd at 7:00 pm. Kotorino plays darkly elegant, trippy, gypsy-flavored "parlor rock" with carnivalesque touches. Vocal harmonies are haunting and lyrics flirt with adventure, unease and triumph. Also performing on the 2nd is Sweet Soubrette. Their dark, lush songs explore troubled romance, the inner lives of bad women, works of literature, and the mysteries of existence, featuring the songwriting, vocals and ukulele of award-winning Brooklyn singer/ songwriter Ellia Bisker and a talented band of musical collaborators. There is a $15 cover.
NYC: DIANE BIRCH - 'SPEAK A LITTLE LOUDER'
Diane Birch brings her show 'Speak A Little Louder', based on her CD of the same name, to JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Wednesday, September 2nd at 9:30 pm. A marriage of darkness and light, of pain and abandon lies at the core of 'Speak A Little Louder,' Diane Birch's first new album in four years. It's a captivating and deeply moving record; a window into her complex and challenging journey into womanhood documented with intense emotional honesty, indelible melodies, and rousing hooks. 'Speak A Little Louder' follows the pianist/ singer/ songwriter's extraordinary 2009 debut, 'Bible Belt,' which opened in the Billboard Top 100 and prompted comparisons to Laura Nyro and Karen Carpenter along with glowing reviews from The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, and more. Birch, who had worked primarily as a songwriter prior to signing with S-Curve Records, honed her skills as a performer on the road supporting the album, sharing the stage with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Betty Wright and appearing on The Today Show, Letterman, Leno, Conan, Kimmel, and Ellen along the way. Amidst the success, though, was devastating loss. At the close of the 'Bible Belt' project, Birch faced the end of a long-term relationship, recovering from the pain of heartbreak only to lose her father to cancer a short time later. In the wake of it all, the prospect of completing a new record felt like an impossible feat and left Birch questioning her future, both personally and artistically. There is a $18 cover.
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