Paul Adelstein Set for Feinstein's at the Nikko, 8/21-22

Feinstein's at the Nikko is thrilled to welcome songwriter, composer and actor Paul Adelstein featuring Doris for two performances only - Friday, August 21 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, August 22 (7 p.m.). Adelstein - joined by band mates from Doris - will perform tracks off their third studio album, "All The Details," as well as other fan favorites. Tickets for Paul Adelstein featuring Doris range in price from $35 - $50 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

A mainstay on television screens, Paul Adelstein is currently starring on "Girlfriends Guide To Divorce" for Bravo. He also serves as a writer/producer for the show. Paul recurred on season 3 and 4 of ABC's hit drama "Scandal" as ruthless campaign advisor Leo Bergen. His previous series regular roles include six seasons as Dr. Cooper Freedman on Shonda Rhimes' drama "Private Practice," and two seasons as Secret Service Agent Paul Kellerman on "Prison Break." He has also appeared on "Hack," "Cupid," "Breaking News," "Without A Trace," "Medium," "Scrubs," "Las Vegas," and "Law & Order."

Adelstein is an equally prolific film actor. His wide range of roles includes Wrigley, George Clooney's loyal sidekick, in the Coen Brothers' "Intolerable Cruelty," fast-talking record producer Hy Gordon opposite John Travolta and Uma Thurman in Elmore Leonard's "Be Cool," Lt. Hutchins in the critically acclaimed "Memoirs of a Geisha," and no less than five distinct characters in Harold Ramis' "Bedazzled."

Adelstein began his professional acting career in theater at the age of 20 when he joined John Cusack's commedia dell'arte troupe, New Crime Productions in his native Chicago. After appearing in commedia versions of Marat/Sade, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and The Balcony, among others, he began working with the renowned Steppenwolf Theatre Company, where he appeared in numerous productions, including A Clockwork Orange, directed by Terry Kinney; Morning Star, directed by Frank Galati; and A Soldier's Tale, a co-production of Steppenwolf Theatre and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, featuring Pinchas Zuckerman and John Mahoney.

In addition to his acting career, Adelstein is the songwriter/singer in the Los Angeles-based band Doris, as well as recording and touring with The Poncey Lads and David Singer & the Sweet Science. One of Adelstein's songs can be heard in the Coen Brothers' film "Burn After Reading."

Adelstein attended Bowdoin College where he majored in English, minored in Music, received high honors for his thesis on James Joyce and Samuel Beckett and graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.

Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a wide range of entertainers from stage and screen all within an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. There is a $20 food and beverage minimum per person inside the showroom which guests can use towards cocktails as well as a variety of small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein's at the Nikko by Executive Chef Philippe Striffeler, through Restaurant Anzu. Cheese and dessert platters will also be available in the showroom.

All seating at Feinstein's at the Nikko is cabaret style and available on a first-come, first-served basis within the section purchased. Guests who purchase the prix-fixe dinner at Restaurant Anzu will receive a complimentary section upgrade (subject to availability) and get to choose their exact seat locations within the upgraded section.

Guests of Feinstein's at the Nikko can enjoy a variety of food and beverage options before performances. Kanpai Lounge, located in Hotel Nikko's lobby, offers light cuisine, a full bar and specialty cocktails. Restaurant Anzu, Hotel Nikko's intimate restaurant located on the second floor, serves sustainable California cuisine enhanced with Asian flavors. Restaurant Anzu will also offer Feinstein's at the Nikko guests a special three-course prix-fixe dinner ($45 per person) prior to all performances. Reservations can be made by calling (415) 394-1100.

For additional information on Feinstein's at the Nikko, visit: www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins. For Hotel Nikko San Francisco room specials, visit www.hotelnikkosf.com. Code: FEIN.

The two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated Michael Feinstein is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. His 200-plus shows a year have included performances at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and the Hollywood Bowl as well as the White House and Buckingham Palace. More than simply a performer, Feinstein has received national recognition for his commitment to celebrating America's popular songbook and preserving its legacy for the next generation.

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