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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

NYC: MIRA AWAD RETURNS TO NEW YORK TO REPRISE "ARABIC FUSION"

NYC: MIRA AWAD RETURNS TO NEW YORK TO REPRISE "ARABIC FUSION"

The internationally acclaimed Arab-Israeli singer/songwriter and actress Mira Awad reprises "Arabic Fusion" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for one night only, on Tuesday November 20th at 7:00 pm. After performing with the Israeli star Achinoam Nini at Jazz at Lincoln Center in March, Mira premiered this highly original solo show in April, in her Metropolitan Room debut. Singing songs that reflect her unique perspective as a Palestinian Arab citizen of Israel, Mira weaves together her passions for folk, rock and traditional Middle Eastern music. The result is a unique tapestry of sounds and songs (many of which are original) in English and Arabic. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), every Tuesday night in November at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: 'SONGS FROM THE COUGAR VAULT' WITH DONNA MOORE

NYC: 'SONGS FROM THE COUGAR VAULT' WITH DONNA MOORE

Donna Moore is performing 'Songs From the Cougar Vault' at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Tuesday, November 20th at 9:15 pm. You are invited to come to the 'room' where the Off Broadway hit "Cougar The Musical", currently playing at ST. LUKE'S THEATER (308 West 46th Street, NYC), was conceived and hear a number of songs that didn't make it into show but are roaring to be dusted off and listened to. Expect appearances from some of the actors in the hit of Cougar The Musical. You are promised a purrr-fect night of soulful joy and song! There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

Monday, November 19, 2012

SF: THE TOMMY IGOE BIG BAND AT THE RRAZZ

SF: THE TOMMY IGOE BIG BAND AT THE RRAZZ

The Tommy Igoe Big Band will perform at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Mondays November 12th & 19th at 7:30 pm, featuring 15 of the Bay Area's finest musicians, including members of Tower of Power, Santana and The Doobie Brothers. Drummer Tommy Igoe's Big Band is the hottest big band in NYC, and has been playing to sold out audiences every Friday night at the famed BIRDLAND for the past five years. He brings the same musical acumen to San Francisco, and endeavors to change the face of nightlife on Mondays. Igoe brings his big band pedigree (his father Sonny Igoe was the drummer for Benny Goodman and Woody Herman during the 40s-50s) to create a big band for the 21st Century. This is not nostalgia, but a forward-looking spin on a uniquely American format. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

MW: SCOTT GRYDER AT WILMETTE THEATRE

MW: SCOTT GRYDER AT WILMETTE THEATRE

Scott Gryder brings the greatest hits of his "one-man parade" of entertainment, SIMPLY SCOTTY An Evening of Song & Cabaret, to the THE WILMETTE THEATRE(1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL - 847-251-7424) on Monday, November 19th at 7:30 pm. Blending a musical cocktail of the zingy warbles of vintage Judy Garland with the spirited enthusiasm of the cast of Glee, Scott takes on the poise and show business charisma of the likes of Billy Crystal to entertain an audience with belting "super tenor" vocals and a comical flair. With musical styles ranging from pop and cabaret to specialty numbers and show tunes, Scott covers the works of local talents like Susan Werner, show music from Sondheim to Kerrigan & Lowdermilk, hits from stars such as Elton John, and many more! With special guest Freddie the Puppet. Tickets are $20.

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NYC: LEN CARIOU AT 54 BELOW

NYC: LEN CARIOU AT 54 BELOW

For three very special performances only, 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents a gentleman who can only be described as Broadway royalty: Len Cariou. Mr. Cariou will appear for three consecutive Monday nights, November 12th, 19th & 26th, all shows at 7:00 pm. New York knows him not only for his Tony winning role as the original Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Sweeney Todd), but from his memorable performances in Applause, A Little Night Music and Dance a Little Closer among others. Film and television audiences have embraced him in dozens of roles, ranging from "The Four Seasons," "About Schmidt," "Into the Storm," "Damages" and his current role as Henry Reagan in "Blue Bloods." There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: BILL CHARLAP & SANDY STEWART AT FEINSTEIN'S

NYC: BILL CHARLAP & SANDY STEWART AT FEINSTEIN'S

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the debut engagement of mother-son duo of world-class jazz pianist, Bill Charlap and Grammy Award-nominated vocalist Sandy Stewart on Monday through Saturday, November 19th through 24th (no show on the 22nd) at 8:00 pm, with additional shows at 10:30 pm on Friday & Saturday. The pair will perform a collection of ballads from some of the most popular songwriters of the twentieth century such as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Richard Rodgers and Irving Berlin. Bill Charlap, one of the world's premier jazz pianists, has performed and recorded with many leading artists of our time, ranging from jazz masters Phil Woods and Wynton Marsalis to singers Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. Since 1997, he has led the Bill Charlap Trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, now recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz. Sandy Stewart is best known for the Grammy-nominated song "My Coloring Book". She began her performing career at 15 in her native Philadelphia and soon moved to New York for a variety of television gigs with Merv Griffin, Dick Van Dyke, and as a regular with "The Perry Como Show" while also touring with Benny Goodman. After marrying Broadway composer Moose Charlap, she retired to rear sons Bill and Tom. Later, she resumed singing in clubs and on recordings and voiceovers. There is a $40-$60-$75 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: BROADWAY'S ASHLEY BROWN MAKES BIRDLAND CONCERT DEBUT

NYC: BROADWAY'S ASHLEY BROWN MAKES BIRDLAND CONCERT DEBUT

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that Ashley Brown will make her debut on the historic stage at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) with her show "Call Me Irresponsible" on Monday, November 19th at 7:00 pm. Ashley's show will feature many of her favorite songs from Broadway and the American Songbook including selections from her PBS Special, which received a Telly Award. Yaron Gershovsky (Manhattan Transfer) will be her Music Director. Ashley Brown recently reprised her title role in Mary Poppins on Broadway for which she received Outer Critics, Drama League and Drama Desk nominations for Best Actress. Ms. Brown also starred as Mary Poppins in the national tour of Mary Poppins where she garnered a 2010 Garland award for "Best Performance in a Musical." Ms. Brown's other Broadway credits include Belle in Beauty and The Beast, and she has starred in the national tour of Disney's On The Record. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING STEARNSEST

NYC: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING STEARNSEST

Stearns Matthews will present his newest solo show, The Importance of Being Stearnsest, at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Tuesday, November 6th at 8:30 pm, Monday, November 19th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, December 16th at 6:00 pm. The evening will feature direction by multiple award winner Lennie Watts and music direction by James Kenon Mitchell. The Importance of Being Stearnsest is a study in trying to "keep on keepin' on" in a world where it seems like there are naysayers at every turn - and the conclusion that at the end of the day, what matters is being the strongest version of oneself. The show will feature music by Noel Coward, Joe Raposo, Stephen Sondheim, Brian Lasser, Jerry Herman and Chuck Berry, to name a few. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: BRONWYN'S FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES AND SCANDALS!

NYC: BRONWYN'S FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES AND SCANDALS!

Bronwyn Rucker hosts "FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES and SCANDALS" open-mic at IDO SUSHI(29 Seventh Avenue South, NY - 212-691-7177) every Monday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Bronwyn is joined by Jerry Scott at the piano and a surprise guest. Calling all singers, songwriters, actors, poets, comics, magicians, comics, madmen and lovers! Everyone is invited to drop in, sing a song, meet new friends and have a fun time in the Village. No cover.

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Sunday, November 18, 2012

SF: ANA GASTEYER WITH "ELEGANT SONGS FROM A HANDSOME WOMAN"

SF: ANA GASTEYER WITH "ELEGANT SONGS FROM A HANDSOME WOMAN"

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 ) presents the debut engagement of stage and screen star ana gasteyer from "Suburgatory", "Saturday Night Live," and Broadway's Wicked o Friday & Saturday, November 16th & 17th at 9:15 pm and Sunday, November 18th at 7:00 pm. For her show "Elegant Songs from a Handsome Woman," Ana brings her unique comic wit and style to the stage in her new show of songs and stories, hot off engagements in New York, Toronto, Florida, Provincetown, and Los Angeles. The comedy superstar dons a dress and works her hardest to keep the evening elegant with her powerhouse vocals showcased in Broadway melodies, and beloved - if forgotten - standards and showtunes from Gershwin to Gilbert and Sullivan! With a gentle assist from Director Julian Fleisher and Bandleader Jon Spurney, Miss Gasteyer fronts a swinging ensemble in an evening that promises to be class, brassy and sassy, or class, brassy, quirky and tear-jerky, depending on world events and/or her hair frizz factor! There is a $40 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

SF: WESLA WHITFIELD WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO "LUCKY TO BE ME"

SF: WESLA WHITFIELD WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO "LUCKY TO BE ME"

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) will present the return engagement of San Francisco's first couple of Jazz and the Great American Songbook, Wesla Whitfield with The Mike Greensill Trio on Sunday, November 11th through Wednesday, November 21st (no performances on Mondays). Showtimes vary - see website. "Lucky To Be Me" will feature a retrospective of their illustrious recording career, including selections from the new CD - Best Things In Life: Live from the Rrazz Room - which was recorded during her annual run at the club and was released in November 2011. In addition to Greensill on piano, the show will feature John Wiitala on bass and Vince Lateano on drums. Wesla Whitfield is acclaimed as one of the most gifted performers with a deep love for the rich storehouse of musical treasures in the Great American Songbook. Though based in San Francisco, Whitfield also spends much of her time in New York, working such noted venues as Lincoln Center, the JVC Jazz Festival, NY Town Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall and Joe's Pub at New York's Public Theater. Mike Greensill graduated from Leeds College of Music in England, toured Europe and the Far East and lived in Hong Kong before settling in San Francisco. Known in his role as musical director to Wesla Whitfield, with whom he has recorded twenty albums, Mike is also resident piano player on Sedge Thomson's weekly Public Radio show "West Coast Live." There is a $35-$40 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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DC: OUT OF THE BOX: THE MUSIC OF DENNIS LIVINGSTON

DC: OUT OF THE BOX: THE MUSIC OF DENNIS LIVINGSTON
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT

DCCN (DC Cabaret Network ) will present "OUT OF THE BOX: THE MUSIC OF DENNIS LIVINGSTON" on Sunday, November 18th at 4:00 pm in THE BLACK FOX LOUNGE (1723 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC - 202-483-1723). Tickets are available at the door. The event is structured as a salon: Ten singers will perform a dozen of Dennis' songs - two of them written with lyricist Bob Levy - and then he will informally talk about the inspiration and craft that went into writing several of them. More information on the DCCN website.

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NJ: DARYL SHERMAN AT SHANGHAI JAZZ

NJ: DARYL SHERMAN AT SHANGHAI JAZZ

Daryl Sherman with Sherrie Maricle on drums and Harvie S on bass will perform at SHANGHAI JAZZ (24 Main Street, Madison, NJ - 973-822-2899) on Sunday, November 18th with sets from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. For 14 years Ms. Sherman played and sang for savvy New Yorkers and international visitors at the Waldorf Astoria's famed Cole Porter Steinway. Last June, she headlined the annual Cole Porter Festival in his hometown of Peru, IN. Sherman has performed at The Algonquin's Oak Room, Feinstein's, Rose Hall with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Dizzy's Coca Cola and 59E59 Theaters where she was lauded for her band singer role in a centennial tribute to Artie Shaw. As a sparkling mainstay of Manhattan's nightlife, there's hardly jazz joint, supper club, Chinese restaurant or hotel that Daryl has missed. Her many recordings are in regular national rotation on Cable TV's Music Choice and Sirius/XM Radio. She was presented the 2010 MAC Award "Best Major Recording" for her Johnny Mercer Centennial CD - which was used in a Mercer documentary produced by Clint Eastwood. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: SAMIA NAJIMY FINNERTY AT 54 BELOW

NYC: SAMIA NAJIMY FINNERTY AT 54 BELOW

One of New York's newest and most exciting new singer/ songwriters, 15 year old Samia Najimy Finnerty brings her unique brand of musical prowess to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) for one special performance only on Sunday, November 18th at 5:30 pm. She is accompanied by Lance Horne, musical director. The show will include duets with Broadway's own Kristin Chenoweth, Kevin Chamberlin and Susie Mosher, plus a special guest or two. There is a $10-$20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: TOMMY TUNE IN "TAPS, TUNES, AND TALL TALES"

NYC: TOMMY TUNE IN "TAPS, TUNES, AND TALL TALES"

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the New York solo debut of Broadway legend Tommy Tune on Sundays, November 18th and 25th, and Monday, November 26th, at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Broadway's tallest tapper takes to the city's smallest stage, dancing, singing and tale-telling through 50 years of big time showmanship, all on only 4 square feet! The show features Musical Director Michael Biagi on piano. Tommy Tune is known as one of the most prolific director/ choreographers of the twentieth century. He has enchanted audiences for 50 years with his charisma, vision, and innovation. Tune has been honored with nine Tony Awards celebrating him as a performer, choreographer and director (Best Actor in a Musical for My One and Only, Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Seesaw, Best Choreography for A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, My One and Only, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies, and Best Direction of a Musical for Nine, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies). In addition, Tune has been awarded eight Drama Desk Awards, three Astaire Awards and the Society of Directors and Choreographers' George Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement. In 2009, Mr. Tune was designated as a Living Landmark by the New York Landmarks Conservancy. There is a $30-$45 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: BROADWAY'S ELIZABETH STANLEY AT 54 BELOW

NYC: BROADWAY'S ELIZABETH STANLEY AT 54 BELOW

On Sunday, November 18th at 9:00 pm, Elizabeth Stanley makes her solo cabaret debut at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551). Elizabeth Stanley burst onto the Broadway stage when she re-created the role of April in the 2006 revival of Stephen Sondheim's Company. Since then, she's delighted Broadway audiences in Cry-Baby and Million Dollar Quartet, and her critically-heralded performances off Broadway include The Transport Group's Hello, Again and the recent Encores! production of Merrily We Roll Along. There is a $20-$30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JIM CARUSO & BILLY STRITCH RETURN TO BEMELMANS BAR

NYC: JIM CARUSO & BILLY STRITCH RETURN TO BEMELMANS BAR

Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch return toBEMELMAN'S BAR at the CARLYLE(35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-570-7189) with their evening of swinging standards on Sunday, October 28th, and running every Sunday in November, from 9:00 pm to midnight. The two performers, who have performed extensively on their own, gained national exposure together as the host and musical director of the wildly popular open mic, Cast Party, which celebrates talent every Monday at Birdland in NYC, and tours nationally. During their June debut run at Bemelmans, the duo received critical acclaim, and made news when showbiz heavy-hitters like Liza Minnelli and Michael Feinstein joined them in impromptu performances. In their upcoming Carlyle run, Caruso and Stritch will be joined by bassist Steve Doyle. There is a $15-$25 cover.

RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": MUSIC OF BARBARA COOK AT 85

RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": MUSIC OF BARBARA COOK AT 85
CABARET ON THE RADIO - ON THE WEB

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays hosted by David Kenney has been forced to broadcast transcriptions of past shows for several weeks, having been driven from the studions by floods from superstorm Sandy. But now they're back with a brand new show. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. This Sunday, November 18th, David will present another 2 hours of recorded songs and live & recorded interviews from the worlds of cabaret & Broadway, featuring The Music of Barbara Cook at 85. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ . You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows tooldisnew@earthlink.net. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .

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NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "ANIMAL MAGNETISM!"

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "ANIMAL MAGNETISM!"

SALON - that unique, Multiple Award Winning, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas returns to ETCETERA ETCETERA(352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141) on Sunday, November 11th from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (sign-up begins at 6:15 pm). The optional theme for the evening is "Animal Magnetism!". Co-Host will be Sarah Rice. In the Salon Spotlight: Len Cariou! Remember, any material, on or off theme, is always welcome at Salon. There are no reservations; seating is on a first come/ first served basis, with one intermission. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JOHN COONS IN "SIX MONTHS FOR SIX WEEKS" MAKES NYC DEBUT

NYC: JOHN COONS IN "SIX MONTHS FOR SIX WEEKS" MAKES NYC DEBUT

Fresh from performances in Seattle, Boston, and a successful run at PortFringe 2012, one man show "Six Months for Six Weeks" makes its NYC debut at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sunday, November 18th at 9:00 pm. "Six Months" is the brainchild of Seattle based singer-songwriter John Coons. A semi-autobiographical one-man show built around original songs, it is an honest, funny, and heart-breaking new piece of queer theater. "Six Months" tells the story of two twenty-something men in Portland, Maine, their six-week "relationship with an expiration date" and its aftermath, set against 2009's "Question 1" same-sex marriage debate. Alternatively tender and satirical, it looks at the definitions and value we place on relationships in our changing world. Originally from Corinna, Maine, John Coons is forging a genre-defying career including performances with popular artist Ben Folds and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Symphony POPS, the Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer, and Foreigner. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: THE 1ST ANNUAL MAC PRESENTS THEY WRITE THE SONGS

NYC: THE 1ST ANNUAL MAC PRESENTS THEY WRITE THE SONGS

MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) announces a new annual show to be held each fall, called "MAC presents THEY WRITE THE SONGS." The inaugural show will be held on Sunday, November 18th at 4:00 pm atENGELMAN RECITAL HALL AT BARUCH COLLEGE (55 Lexington Avenue at 25th Street). Each year, this show will present the work of selected songwriters, highlighting both those who are well-established, as well as those who are on the rise. Songs written by these outstanding songwriters will be performed throughout the show by singers who have previously either won or been nominated for MAC Awards, or in some cases, by the songwriters themselves. The songwriters selected for the inaugural show of this new annual series are Jeff Blumenkrantz, Barry Kleinbort, Johnny Rodgers, Mary Liz McNamara, Nate Buccieri and Scott Evan Davis. The host for the evening will be Grammy award winning songwriter Julie Gold. Nate Bucchieri will be the musical director. Performers announced so far are Penny Fuller, Rebecca Luker, Karen Mason, Alysha Umphress, Liz Lark Brown, Marquee Five, Colleen McHugh, Lennie Watts, and Jonathan Whitton. In addition, at this show MAC will announce this year's recipients of the two annual songwriting awards bestowed by MAC each year - the Dottie Burman award, and the John Wallowitch award. Songs written by these recipients will also be performed at the show. The evening will culminate with an interview of songwriter Jeff Blumenkrantz conducted by Grammy award winner and host Julie Gold, and a performance of songs written by Jeff. Tickets ($15-$20) are available through Ovation tickets . There will be a reception with the songwriters immediately following the performance at 6pm at no additional charge for MAC members, and $10 for non-members.

Friday, November 16, 2012

SF: ANA GASTEYER WITH "ELEGANT SONGS FROM A HANDSOME WOMAN"

SF: ANA GASTEYER WITH "ELEGANT SONGS FROM A HANDSOME WOMAN"

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - http://www.therrazzroom.com/ ) presents the debut engagement of stage and screen star ana gasteyer from "Suburgatory", "Saturday Night Live," and Broadway's Wicked o Friday & Saturday, November 16th & 17th at 9:15 pm and Sunday, November 18th at 7:00 pm. For her show "Elegant Songs from a Handsome Woman," Ana brings her unique comic wit and style to the stage in her new show of songs and stories, hot off engagements in New York, Toronto, Florida, Provincetown, and Los Angeles. The comedy superstar dons a dress and works her hardest to keep the evening elegant with her powerhouse vocals showcased in Broadway melodies, and beloved - if forgotten - standards and showtunes from Gershwin to Gilbert and Sullivan! With a gentle assist from Director Julian Fleisher and Bandleader Jon Spurney, Miss Gasteyer fronts a swinging ensemble in an evening that promises to be class, brassy and sassy, or class, brassy, quirky and tear-jerky, depending on world events and/or her hair frizz factor! There is a $40 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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SF: WESLA WHITFIELD WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO "LUCKY TO BE ME"

SF: WESLA WHITFIELD WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO "LUCKY TO BE ME"

L.A.: NEILE ADAMS IN "WASN'T IT GOOD! WASN'T IT FINE!"

L.A.: NEILE ADAMS IN "WASN'T IT GOOD! WASN'T IT FINE!"

THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) will present Broadway, television and film actress and singer, Neile Adams in "Wasn't It Good! Wasn't It Fine!," a musical celebration of her memories and the stages of her life on Friday s& Saturdays, November 9th & 10th and 16th & 17th at 9:00 pm.The show will include popular songs like: "Shaking The Blues Away" by Irving Berlin, "Arthur" by Kander & Ebb, "This Time It's The Big Time" by Jerry Herman, "In A Very Unusual Way" by Morey Yeston, "Smile" by Charles Chaplin, "See Saw" by Cy Coleman, "You're Just Too Marvelous" by Richard Whiting and Johnny Mercer and "Look For The Silver Lining" by Jerome Kern, among others. Ted Sprague directs. Andy Howe serves as Musical Director. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.

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