Edith Piaf News

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Int ernet at: www.wbai.org TUNE IN!

Charles Aznavour, one of the world's most beloved and iconic singer/songwriters, will make his anticipated return to New York City on Wednesday, April 29, when he kicks-off his four-performance engagement at NY City Center (130 West 56th Street).

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org Sunday, April 12th, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM This Sunday EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN features the music of EDITH PIAF

Jil Aigrot, the critically-acclaimed singer and voice behind the role of Edith Piaf in last year's Academy Award/Golden Globe-winning film (Best Actress) 'La Vie En Rose,' will appear at The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF for one night only, Sunday, April 5 at 8 PM. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399.

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org TUNE IN! Sunday, March 29th, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM This Sunday on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we feature the music of BING CROSBY.

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org TUNE IN! Sunday, March 29th, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM This Sunday on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we feature the music of BING CROSBY.

It is with great pleasure that The West Bank Café announces upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue. For reservations, please call 212.695.6909.

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM (ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM (ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM

Tony Award nominated actress (for Mamma Mia) Louise Pitre has been cast to play Rose in the concert production of Gypsy at the Talk Is Free Theater in Barrie, Ontario. The new season at TIFT will begin on October 22 with the premiere of A Tale of How Ivan Ivanovich and Ivan Nikiforovich Had a Fight, followed by the concert production of Gypsy from November 25 and 26th. Next up is Assassins at the Downtown Theater Jan 21-30.

From March 13 to 22, The Club at La MaMa E.T.C. will present the U.S. premiere of 'Tonight: Lola Blau,' written and composed by Georg Kreisler, English version by Don White, directed by Dick Top (Holland), featuring Anna Kr?mer (Germany) as Lola. This U.S. premiere is an opportunity for NY audiences to savor one of Europe's 'big little' musicals and its unforgettable holocaust themes. The piece depicts a rising, charismatic, Dietrich-style cabaret singer who is forced to flee Austria because of her Jewish heritage, taking refuge in the U.S. She makes do with 'survival jobs' on Tin Pan Alley until her sensational return to her homeland after the war, when she discovers that nothing much has changed.

Jil Aigrot, the critically-acclaimed singer and voice behind the role of Edith Piaf in last year's Academy Award/Golden Globe-winning film (Best Actress) 'La Vie En Rose,' will appear at The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF for one night only, Sunday, April 5 at 8 PM. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399.

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org Sunday, March 1st, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM This Sunday on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we feature the music of BLOSSOM DEARIE Also a 'Live On-Air' Panel Discussion on the Art, Career, & Life of the late Blossom Dearie with: JAMES GAVIN, REX REED, DONALD SCHAFFER & DARYL SHERMAN

It is with great pleasure that The West Bank Caf? announces upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Caf? is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue. For reservations, please call 212.695.6909.

From March 13 to 22, The Club at La MaMa E.T.C. will present the U.S. premiere of 'Tonight: Lola Blau,' written and composed by Georg Kreisler, English version by Don White, directed by Dick Top (Holland), featuring Anna Kr?mer (Germany) as Lola. This U.S. premiere is an opportunity for NY audiences to savor one of Europe's 'big little' musicals and its unforgettable holocaust themes. The piece depicts a rising, charismatic, Dietrich-style cabaret singer who is forced to flee Austria because of her Jewish heritage, taking refuge in the U.S. She makes do with 'survival jobs' on Tin Pan Alley until her sensational return to her homeland after the war, when she discovers that nothing much has changed.

Bay Street Theatre is proud to announce the arrival of its all new CABARET @ THE BAY. Beginning Valentine's night, Saturday, February 14th at 10pm, Bay Street will kick off its new weekly program offering of Cabaret, with musical performers from the East End to New York City. The Cabaret@The Bay promises to be another great addition to Bay Street's recent ?economy-buster' line-up, with tickets at just $20 for these weekly live performances. The series begins on Saturday, February 14th with the musical talents of Debra Barsha, current pianist, singer, and Assistant Conductor of Broadway's Jersey Boys. Beyond her performing talents, Ms. Barsha is also known for her songwriting, and she has penned a number of musicals for both children and adults alike. Ms. Barsha's affiliation with Bay Street dates back to 1992, when she first helped to orchestrate the original cabaret line-up. Since that time she has led an amazing career leading all the way to Broadway. Additionally, in her ?free' time, Ms. Barsha is also now serving as Bay Street's new Director of Kids Camps being offered to students of all ages during the school vacation breaks.

THE ZIPPER FACTORY THEATER (336 West 37th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) will present the following entertainment events in January 2009. For advance tickets to all Zipper events call OvationTix at 212-352-3101 or buy online at www.thezipperfactory.com (For IN-PERSON purchases, The Zipper Box Office opens one hour prior to curtain for all events).

MAMMA MIA! star Louise Pitre will host the Canadian series Star Portraits for Bravo! Star Portraits is series of half-hour shows introducing the Bravo audience to working artists and reintroducing them to some well-known Canadian personalities.

THE ZIPPER FACTORY THEATER (336 West 37th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) will present the following entertainment events in January 2009. For advance tickets to all Zipper events call OvationTix at 212-352-3101 or buy online at www.thezipperfactory.com (For IN-PERSON purchases, The Zipper Box Office opens one hour prior to curtain for all events).

Here it is - the year end 'holiday roundup' of books, which, by the way, make for a perfect gift...and an affordable one, that will last much longer than flowers, cookies or fruitcake (that no one wants anyway).