Cabaret Legend Marilyn Maye to Return to Feinstein's at the Nikko Next Month

After a sold-out engagement last May, award-winning, Grammy-nominated cabaret legend Marilyn Maye returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with her new show, Marilyn Maye Sings Mercer & More, on Thursday, January 28 (8 p.m.) and Friday, January 29 (8 p.m.). Maye will pay tribute to renowned lyricist Johnny Mercer ("Moon River," "One for My Baby (and One More for the Road)," "That Old Black Magic"). Tickets for Marilyn Maye range in price from $50-$70 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

The award-winning Marilyn Maye appeared 76 times on "The Tonight Show" starring Johnny Carson - the record for a singer. She is a highly praised singer, actress, director, arranger, educator and a musical treasure. Marilyn began her professional singing career at the age of 15 and has been committed her entire life to the art of song and performance. During her eleven-year engagement at the Colony in Kansas City, she was "discovered" by Steve Allen who was the first to present her various times to a national television audience. The Steve Allen performances led her to an RCA recording contract and appearances in prestigious New York clubs such as The Copacabana, The Living Room and The Rainbow Grill. She was a constant presence on numerous television shows including "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Hollywood Palace," "The Merv Griffin Show," "The Joey Bishop Show," "The Dick Cavett Show," "The Mike Douglas Show" and others. Perhaps the simplest Marilyn Maye accolade came after one of her show-stopping appearances on "The Tonight Show" when turning to his audience of millions, Johnny Carson said, "And that, young singers, is the way it's done."

When The Arts Council of The Smithsonian Institution included her RCA recording of "Too Late Now" in their significant album of the 110 Best American Compositions of the Twentieth Century, her place in popular music history was assured.

Ms. Maye's RCA recordings consist of seven albums and 34 singles including the first hit recordings of "Cabaret" and "Step to the Rear." You may remember her singing "Step to The Rear" as the national commercial theme for Lincoln Mercury. Her album of great ballads, "The Lamp Is Low," arranged and conducted by Peter Matz, is considered a classic. Her versions of "Guess Who I Saw Today" and "Take Five" are noted as 'timeless' by jazz reviewers.

Among her many symphony concert appearances around the United States, she has joined The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall for tributes to Stephen Sondheim and Frank Loesser. Her two performances received show-stopping applause and rave reviews.

Ms. Maye's 64 engagements in the last nine years in New York include sold-out multiple-nights at the Metropolitan Room, Birdland, five two-week runs at Feinstein's at The Loews Regency Hotel, New York's Town Hall, the 92nd Street Y Theater and 54 Below.

In May 2014, Ms. Maye presented her "Tribute to Johnny Carson" performance at New York's 54 Below for five standing-room-only performances. She repeated this show at 54 Below by "popular demand" June 26 -28.

Since celebrating 2015 at the Metropolitan Room again this year and an additional 9 sold-out nights thru January 11th, 2015, Marilyn has performed her "In Love Again" show at Birdland, February 10 thru the 14th.

Maye's starring roles in theater include Mame, Hello, Dolly, Follies and Can Can. Her recorded album "Marilyn Maye Sings All Of Hello, Dolly," with liner notes by composer Jerry Herman, has been released as one of her six current CDs along with "Rapport," "The Singing Side of Life," "Maye Sings Ray (Charles)," "Super Singer," "A Tribute to Johnny Carson."

From coast to coast Ms. Maye conducts her master classes, "The Art of Performance," for those who have a love for the song. She shares her technical and performing skills learned from the experiences of her lifelong career.

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 Marilyn Maye, visit www.marilynmaye.com. 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.