Tap Star Andrew Nemr and Friends Set for The Cutting Room, 4/18

Andrew Nemr, protege of Gregory Hines and a leader in the tap dance world brings his one man show to the Cutting Room. Andrew has worked with such luminaries as Les Paul, Savion Glover, and may be found on David Eggar's Grammy Nominated recording "Itsbynne Reel" (Best Instrumental Arrangement). In Andrew J Nemr and Friends, Andrew tells stories of love and life through dance and music as he shares the stage with some of his incredibly talented friends that he's met along the way.

Featured friends include Gordon Webster, Gregory Jones (Nat Adderley, Jr. Trio, Savion Glover's Footnotes), Daria Musk, and Grammy Nominees Dave Eggar and Nat Adderley, Jr.. Andrew's entire dance company - Cats Paying Dues/CPD PLUS - will also be there.

Produced in Association with Daryl Sledge, Andrew J. Nemr and Friends will play April 18, 2013. Doors open at 6:30; show begins at 8 p.m. at The Cutting Room, 44 E. 32nd St., New York, NY. Tickets: $20 (Advance Purchase); $25 (At the Door). $20 per person Table Minimum. Buy Tickets: http://www.thecuttingroomnyc.com or 212-691-1900.

Mentored by Gregory Hines and 2012 TEDGlobal Fellow, Andrew is considered one of the most hardworking and diverse tap dance artists today. He performs regularly with Nat Adderley Jr., Max ZT and House of Waters, as one half of the 1to1 Project with Sean Hagerty, and with his own band, the Andrew J. Nemr Quartet. Additionally Andrew is the artistic director of his own tap dance company Cats Paying Dues/CPD PLUS and co-founder of the Tap Legacy Foundation, Inc., along with Gregory Hines. A 2012 TED Fellow, and the artist in residence for the Quarterly Arts Soiree (QAS) at Webster Hall, Andrew is also the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Masterpieces: Dance Initiative Grant for the reconstruction of signature works of classic tap dance soloists, garnering critical and popular acclaim upon their presentation in Echoes In Time (2009-2011). As an international teacher and performer Andrew has garnered a reputation for impeccable musicianship and sensitivity in performance, and respect for the craft that he loves.

Follow Andrew on Twitter at @andrewjnemr, or on Facebook at facebook.com/andrewjnemr. For more information visit www.andrewnemr.com.

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