Valarie Pettiford Stars in 'Thankful' at Upright Cabaret 11/14

Valarie Pettiford gives you the reasons why she is thankful, as she puts her thoughts to music in her new show entitled "Thankful," presented by Upright Cabaret in Hollywood, California. Written and directed by David Galligan, the Tony-nominated actress blends a mixture of jazz, classic standards and musical theatre, accompanied by a stellar band musically directed by Ron Abel.

Pettiford started 2008 with a recurring role on the hit comedy series 'House of Payne' as Sandra Lucas. Last year, she opened the 2007 Summer Concert Series with the Pasadena Pops conducted by Rachel Worby. She was also thrilled to play the role of Deanna Rivers in the pilot for HBO's 'Anatomy of Hope,' directed by JJ Abrams.

She guest-starred as Dr. Lana Whitford in 'CSI: Miami' (2006), as Ellen Laskow in 'Bones' (2007) and Susan Latham 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' (2007). She also portrayed Aunt Jackie in the #1 film for 3 weeks and now the #1 DVD, 'Stomp the Yard,' a 2007 Sony Screen Gems production.

In February 2006, Valarie completed her fourth season with the hit TV series 'Half & Half,' which is now in syndication and earned her three NAACP Image Award nominations for her portrayal as Big Dee Dee Thorne.

Her widely successful one-woman shows were performed to sold out audiences at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre, the Gardenia Room, the El Portal Theater in Los Angeles, the Metropolitan Room in New York City (where she received the 2007 Backstage Bistro Award) and most recently at New York's famous BIRDLAND supper club. Her Broadway and tour credits include FOSSE, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award, Outer Critics Circle, the Dora Mavor Moore Award and was recognized by the Drama League; CHICAGO (opposite Chita Rivera) for the London West End debut; SOPHISTICATED LADIES, original cast and understudy for Judith Jamison. She also appeared in GRIND, DANCIN, BIG DEAL, SHOW BOAT (NAACP, LA's Robby, and the Vancouver Sun Reader's Choice Awards). She received nominations for the Ovation and the Jessie Richardson Theater Awards. She performed in Des Mc Anuff's production of The Wiz, and THE WILD PARTY (NAACP Theatre and The Garland Awards for Best Actress in a Play, Ovation nomination). Highlights in TV and film including THE DISTRICT, FRASIER, THE WEST WING, ONE LIFE TO LIVE, THE WIZ, THE COTTON CLUB and GLITTER.

Pettiford will perform at Marks Restaurant - 861 N. La Cienega Blvd West Hollywood, CA 900 on Friday and Saturday November 14th and 15th at 9PM. Tickets are $25 Main, $20 Patio, $15 Standing Room Only Dinner/10 Cane Rum Drink Specials begin at 7PM Dinner is required for Main/Patio seating. In addition to the entertainment charge (show ticket) there is a $30 pp Food/Drink min in Dining room // No minimum in Bar/Lounge. The evening Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel.

Valarie continues to lend her support and talents to many charities annually and is thrilled to have fulfilled a life long dream of recording an album titled HEAR MY SOUL, being sold at www.cdbaby.com

For more information including tickets please visit: www.uprightcabaret.com/events

 

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