NYC: LONETTE MC KEE MAKES OAK ROOM DEBUT
Acclaimed actress-singer-composer Lonette McKee will make her Oak Room debut in a new show, "Can't Help Lovin'" at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331 - ) from Tuesday through Saturday, April 5th through 30th. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 pm and late shows on Friday and Saturday at 11:00 pm. Lonette exploded onto the screen in the Motown-inspired cult musical "Sparkle." Then starred as a 30s torch singer opposite Gregory Hines in Cotton Club and a 50s Paris-based jazz singer in 'Round Midnight. On Broadway she starred as Julie in two major productions of Show Boat and off-Broadway as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill. Ms. McKee's songlist includes "How Long Has This Been Going On," "Them There Eyes," "Ill Wind," "When A Woman Loves a Man," "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" and "Bill," among others. Musical Director is Bette Sussman, who has also worked with Whitney Houston, Bette Midler and Aretha Franklin. Drums & Percussion: Kahlil Kwame Bell. Bass: Lee Nadel. Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, currently preparing Catch Me If You Can for Broadway, are consultants. Cover charge per person is $50 weeknights and late shows and $60 for early weekend shows plus either a $30 minimum or a $60 prix fixe dinner.
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