The Rrazz Room Presents Jennifer Holliday, Joan Rivers

The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premiere nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo, Freda Payne, Sally Kellerman, Lil' Kim, Angela Bofill, Australia's Thunder From Down Under, Taylor Hicks, Marlena Shaw, Mary Wilson, Janis Paige, Stefanie Powers, Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics, Dame Cleo Laine and Jacqui Dankworth. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Doors open 90 minutes prior to show. The Rrazz Room is a two-drink minimum, all-ages venue, and tickets are non-refundable. Limited Club R VIP Memberships available: 415.394.1189 or Kris@TheRrazzRoom.com

Additional helpful information: the RRazz room Bar is open daily at 2pm. Dress Code is upscale casual. Inappropriate attire is: ripped jeans, flip-flops, baseball caps and jerseys. No audio nor video recording without prior approval. Please silence cell phones and refrain from use during performances. With a RRazz Room validation, parking at the Mason O'Farrell Garage is $12 (up to five hours). Enter the garage from Mason or O'Farrell Streets.

Just Added:
Eddie Money To Appear At 2010 Wishbone: Fri, Nov 12, 11am Radiothon
http://www.1077thebone.com/WishBone/tabid/1394/Default.aspx
Amanda King: Mon, Nov 22, 8pm $25
Bill Kwan: Tue, Nov 23, 8pm $20
Veronica Klaus: Tue, Jan 25, 8pm $25
Erich Bergen: Mon, Feb 7, 8pm $20
Shana Morrison: Sun, Feb 27, 7pm $20-25
Oleta Adams: Thu-Fri, Apr 28-29, 8pm; Sat, Apr 30, 7 and 9:30pm $49.50
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy: Tue-Wed, Dec 6-7, 8pm $30

THIS WEEK:

Deana Martin
Deana Sings Dino: Memories Are Made Of This
Deana Martin takes the audience on a musical journey, honoring her legendary father Dean Martin and other great performers who shaped American music and popular culture for over four decades. She sings the sound track of our lives, the classics made popular the world over by her father and his "Pallies." Deana performs many of her father's greatest and most enduring hits, including: "Memories Are Made Of This", "That's Amore", "Everybody Loves Somebody", and many more of the world's favorites.
Mon, Nov 8, 8pm
$35 ($45 Limited VIP)
#greatamericansongbook #deanmartin #daddyslittlegirl #pop
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/DeanaM10.html

DiAnne Fraser
Part Time Diva with Musical Director Brad Ellis of FOX TV's GLEE
DiAnne Fraser has performed her hit cabaret show, PART TIME DIVA, to sold-out crowds in her native Los Angeles. Her unique path to the cabaret scene includes a successful career behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. She spent 15 years in the ranks of Hollywood agents. Musical Director Brad Ellis is perhaps most visible as the quiet teacher/piano accompanist for the high school kids on Glee, for which he is part of creator Ryan Murphy's musical production team.
Tue, Nov 9, 8pm
$20
#cabaret #comedy #theatre #glee
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/DianneF10.html

MATTHEW MARTIN
All Singing, All Dancing, All Dead!
Matthew Martin will be conjuring the Late Greats of the Silver Screen in his show ALL SINGING, ALL DANCING, ALL DEAD! Come see his incomparable incarnation of Bette Davis which has received critical acclaim in San Francisco, New York, and London. Martin also resurrects Katharine Hepburn in her majestic glory; breathes life into Miss Peggy Lee's sultry song styling; and revives Judy Garland's inimitable voice. Martin memorializes the immortals in tribute to a time when stars were truly stars!
Wed, Nov 10, 8pm
$30
#lgbt #cabaret #theatre #drag
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/MatthewM10.html

KEIKO MATSUI
A true icon of contemporary jazz with over 20 albums to her credit since the release of A Drop of Water in 1986, the versatile performer has sold over 1.2 million units in the U.S. alone and packs concert halls around the world. Her subsequent albums, including Under Northern Lights, No Borders, Night Waltz, Cherry Blossom, Doll, Sapphire and Dream Walk further cemented her reputation as an innovator of a style fusing elements of classical, new age, jazz, R&B and ambient music.
Thu-Fri, Nov 11-12, 8pm; Sat, Nov 13, 7 & 9:30pm; Sun, Nov 14, 7pm
$35 ($47.50 Limited VIP)
#instrumental #piano #smooth jazz #classical #newage #jazz #rnb
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/KeikoM10.html

the RRazz room Concert Series @ The Historic Castro Theatre Presents:
Jennifer Holliday
Jennifer Holliday is a performer too multi-talented to be easily categorized. She is a Broadway legend, worshiped for her iconic, Tony Award winning performance as Effie White in Dreamgirls. She is an unparalleled R&B songstress who scored smash hits with classic tunes such as "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," "Hard Time for Lovers, and "Heart on the Line." Miss Holliday's concert is sure to be a thrilling experience for any fan who has been touched by any of Miss Holliday's many gifts.
Fri, Nov 12, 8pm
$29.50-79.50
Castro Theatre
429 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Tickets: 415.392.4400
#theatre #jazz #pop #rnb #gospel #originalbroadwaydreamgirls
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/JenniferH10B.html

NEXT WEEK:

CORY JAMISON
San Francisco-based singer Cory Jamison is one of the leading young cabaret artists in America. Her interpretations of the Great American Songbook have captivated audiences coast to coast. Jamison emerged on the national scene with her critically acclaimed centennial tribute to the composer Hoagy Carmichael and her debut CD Here's to Hoagy (LML/1999). Her sophomore CD is Kenton's Cool School: The Music of June Christy, Chris Connor, and Anita O'Day (CJam/2008).
Tue, Nov 16, 8pm
$25
#greatamericansongbook #jazz #cabaret
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/CoryJ.html

Ruben Studdard
American Idol Season 2 Winner Ruben Studdard performs at the RRazz room Nov 17-20. Ruben's fourth album, Love IS (Hickory Records/19 Recordings/2009) was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Love IS has been celebrated for its collection of love songs. Vibe says "The 'velvet teddy bear' can belt billowing love songs," and Entertainment Weekly called the album a "mix of crafty originals and sturdy covers." See the "Velvet Teddy Bear" live and up close at San Francisco's premiere nightclub.
Wed-Sat, Nov 17-20, 8pm; **Sun, Nov 21, 7pm
**Nikki Thomas Network Free Networking Mixer in the RRazz Room Lounge and Bar
from 4-7pm, meet-and-greet with Ruben Studdard before his final performance!
$40-45
#american Idol #rnb #pop #gospel #theatre
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/RubenS.html

JASON STUART & MICHELE BALAN
When you think one of the most prolific character actors, who's also an outrageous openly gay stand-up comedian, one name comes to mind... Jason Stuart. Stuart has been making people laugh out loud with his hysterical performances all over the country since coming out in 1993.
Michele Balan is a brash, New York stand-up comedian and was one of the four finalists on NBC's 2006 "Last Comic Standing," and she is "The Last Woman Comic . . . "
Fri-Sat, Nov 19-20, 10:15; Sun, Nov 21, 4:00 pm
$30
#comedy #lgbt #jewish
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/MicheleJason10.html

IN TWO WEEKS:

Amanda King
Amanda King is a classic chanteuse, performing lyrical gems from the 1930s and 40s that haven't been heard in decades alongside works from the Great American Songbook that require a real singer's singer. For this new show, Amanda broadens her presentation of the music of Mildred Bailey, Blanche Calloway and Bea Wain adding great jazz tunes of their era performed with gusto and grace in arrangements not usually heard. She specializes in finding long lost musical gems, both the people and the music they perform.
Mon, Nov 22, 8pm
$25
#greatamericansongbook #cabaret #jazz
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/AmandaK.html

OTTMAR LIEBERT
Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling guitarist and composer of Flamenco, jazz, bossa nova and world music. Since 1990, Ottmar Liebert has released a total of 23 albums, including live releases, Christmas CDs, 10 CDs of original music, a DVD and remixes. His debut album sold double-platinum and has become one of the best-selling guitar albums ever. Liebert's newest releases are Up Close (2008) and The Scent of Light (2008). The latter was nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Age Album Category.
Fri, Nov 26, 8pm; Sat, Nov 27, 7 & 9:30pm; Sun, Nov 28, 7pm
$42.50
#instrumental #guitar #smoothjazz #flamenco #jazz #bossanova #world
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/ottmar_l.html

NOVEMBER 2010:
BILL KWAN
Tue, Nov 23, 8pm
$25
Donna Sachet
Mon, Nov 29, 8pm $75; Tue, Nov 30, 8pm
$50

DECEMBER 2010:
Donna Sachet
Wed, Dec 1, 8pm
$50
EDDIE MONEY
Fri-Sat, Dec 3-4, 7 & 9:30pm
$45-50
ABIGAIL ZSIGA
Sun, Dec 5, 3pm
$25
David Campbell
Sun, Dec 5, 7pm
$35
LINDA KOSUT
Mon, Dec 6, 8pm
$25
Barb Jungr
Tue-Wed, Dec 7-8, 8pm
$25 ($30 Limited VIP)
Lenny WillIAMS
Thu, Dec 9, 8pm
$35 ($45 Limited VIP)
THE PETE ESCOVEDO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
FEATURING JUAN ESCOVEDO AND Peter Michael ESCOVEDO
Fri-Sat, Dec 10-11, 8pm; Sun, Dec 12, 7pm
$35-40
TERESE GENENCO
Mon, Dec 13, 8pm
$25
Faith Winthrop
Tue, Dec 14, 8pm
$27.50
ConFunkShun FEATURING Michael Cooper
Wed-Thu, Dec 15-16, 8pm; Fri-Sat, Dec 17-18, 7 and 10pm; Sun, Dec 19, 7pm
$35-37.50
CONNIE CHAMPAGNE as Judy Garland
Mon-Tue, Dec 20-21, 8pm
$30
CHRISTMAS IN SAN FRANCISCO WITH RUSS LORENSON & FRIENDS
Wed, Dec 22, 8pm
$30
GOSPEL CHRISTMAS WITH KIM NALLEY & TAMMY HALL
Thu, Dec 23
$35
BUD E. LUV
Sat, Dec 25, 8pm
$30
KIM NALLEY
Sun, Dec 26, 7pm; Wed-Thu, Dec 29-30, 8pm; Fri, Dec 31, 7:30 and 10:30pm
$32.50-60
WALLIN & BARRETTA
Mon, Dec 27, 8pm
$25
LEANNE BORGHESI, JESSICA COKER and SOILA HUGHES
Tues, Dec 28, 8pm
$25

2011
KIM NALLEY
Sat, Jan 1, 8pm; Sun, Jan 2, 7pm
$35
MADS TOLLING QUARTET
Wed, Jan 5, 8pm
$25
THE THREE DEGREES
Thu-Sat, Jan 6-8, 8pm: Sun, Jan 9, 7pm
$40-42.50
Judy Butterfield
Sun, Jan 9, 3pm; Mon, Jan 10, 8pm
*$35 *Special 18 and under discounted tickets $17.50
MARTHA REEVES
Tue-Sat, Jan 11-15, 8pm; Jan 16, 7pm
$40-45
VERONICA KLAUS
Tue, Jan 25, 8pm
$25
Hedda Lettuce
Fri-Sat, Jan 28-29, 10:30pm
$25
Erich Bergen
Mon, Feb 7, 8pm
$20 ($40.00 Ltd VIP includes a signed CD, meet and greet and champagne toast)
MARIA VOLONTE
Tue, Feb 8, 8pm
$28.50
MARIA MULDAUR
Sun, Feb 13, 8pm
$35
SHANA MORRISON
Sun, Feb 27, 7pm
$20 ($25 door)
Joey Arias & Sherry Vine
Fri-Sat, Mar 4-5, 10:30pm
$27.50
the RRazz room Concert Series @ The Historic Castro Theatre Presents:
Joan Rivers
Sat, Mar 12, 8pm
$35-76
Castro Theatre
429 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Tickets: 415.392.4400
Linda Purl & Kevin Spirtas
Sun, Mar 13, 3pm; Mon, Mar 14, 8pm
$35 ($40 Limited VIP)
SHEPLEY METCALF
Tue, Mar 15, 8pm
$20
AMANDA McBROOOM
Fri-Sun, Mar 18-20, 7:30pm
$35
Louise Pitre
Sun, Mar 20, 5pm; Mon, Mar 21, 8pm
$30 ($35 Limited VIP)
Jon Secada
Thu-Sat, Mar 24-26, 8pm; Sun, Mar 27, 7pm
$45 ($55 Limited VIP)
ASHFORD & SIMPSON
Tue-Fri, Mar 29-Apr 1, 8pm; Sat, Apr 2, 7 & 9:30pm; Sun, Apr 3, 7pm
$47.50-55
Jason Graae
Sun, Apr 3, 7pm; Mon, Apr 4, 8pm
$30
EDNA WRIGHT & HONEY CONE AND Merry Clayton
Thu-Sun, Apr 7-10, 7:30pm
$40-42.50
Steve Ross
Sun, Apr 10, 5pm; Mon, Apr 11, 8pm
$30 ($40 Limited VIP)
Marilu Henner
Fri-Sat, Apr 15-16, 7:30pm
$40
Oleta Adams
Thu-Fri, Apr 28-29, 8pm; Sat, Apr 30, 7 & 9:30pm
$49.50
Jane Olivor
Wed-Sat, Apr 27-30, 8pm; Sun, May 1, 7pm
$50-55
Del Shores
Fri-Sat, May 13-14. 9:30pm ; Sun, May 15, 7:30pm
$35 ($45 Limited VIP)
Wesla Whitfield & THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO
Tuesdays-Saturdays, May 10-28, 7:30pm; Sundays: May 15, 22, 29, 5pm
$35-45
KIM NALLEY SINGS Nina SimonE
Tuesdays-Saturdays, Jun 14-Jul 16, 8pm; Sundays: Jun 19, 26, Jul 3, 10, 17, 7pm
$35-37.50
AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER
Wednesdays-Saturdays, Aug 31-Sep 17, 8pm; Sundays: Sep 4, 11, 18, 7pm
$35 ($45 Limited VIP)
JACQUI NAYLOR & HER TRIO
Wed-Sat, Oct 5-8, 8pm; Sun, Oct 9, 7pm
$35
MARLENA SHAW
Thu-Fri, Dec 1-2, 8pm; Sat, Dec 3, 7 & 9:15pm; Sun, Dec 4, 7pm
$35-40
KATYA SMIRNOFF-SKYY
Tue-Wed, Dec 6-7, 8pm
$30
LONI LOVE
Thu-Fri, Dec 8-9, 8pm; Sat, Dec 10, 7 & 9:30pm; Sun, Dec 11, 7pm
$25
Franc D'Ambrosio
Tue-Sat, Dec 13-17, 8pm; Sun, Dec 18, 7pm
$30-40

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