Shana Farr Comes to The Crazy Coqs in London, May 14-18

Shana Farr, the multi-talented actress/singer who won the coveted Julie Wilson Award at the Mabel Mercer Foundation's 23^rd Annual Cabaret Convention last October at Jazz at Lincoln Center, will make her London singing debut at The Crazy Coqs in London, England, on May 14 - 18, 2013 where she will present her critically acclaimed cabaret show, Whistling Away The Dark, Through Songs of Julie Andrews.

Her sojourn to London in May will not only be exciting for the beautiful blonde performer, but it will give her a chance to catch her breath and enjoy a bit of much needed R & R. For the remainder of April, Shana is busy with three shows starting with a performance of Whistling Away The Dark as a Benefit for The Episcopal Actors' Guild of NYC on Thursday, April 11, at 7:00 PM at Guild Hall; performing with Mark Campbell and Julie Reyburn, in Take Me Home Tonight: The Songs of Mira Spektor, at The Metropolitan Room on three consecutive Monday nights - April 15, 22 and 29 --at 9:30 PM, before flying off to London for her engagement at The Crazy Coqs in mid-May.

The year has already been full of songs for Shana with performances celebrating the James Bond films at 54 Below during Oscars Week, Rockin' The Rockaways Benefit at The Metropolitan Room, celebrating songs of Amanda McBroom, singing unplugged at The Mansion and uncovering trunk songs with Steve Ross And Friends at the New York Public Library, Lincoln Center. During the past year, she also introduced her debut album, Out Of The Shadows at a Release Party this past November 30 at the historic Players Club.

The Episcopal Actors' Guild Benefit Performance of Whistling Away The Dark on Thursday, April 7, at 7 PM, at Guild Hall, 1 East 29^th Street, will be followed by a wine and cheese reception. Tickets are $10 for members, and $15 for non-members. For reservations: 212-685-2927.The event is open to the public. Shana will appear with Bill Zeffiro on piano and biographer Robert Windeler, author of "Julie Andrews: A Life on Stage and Screen." Together they are utilizing their talents and knowledge to pay tribute to Julie Andrews through music and words.

Inspired by the rich collection of lyrics and melodies that have become synonymous with Ms. Andrews, Shana Farr weaves together an evening of songs that represent not only great American standards by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, the Gershwins, The Sherman Brothers, but also beautiful lesser known numbers by Henry Mancini, Arthur Schwartz, Noel Coward and Jimmy Van Heusen.

Ms. Farr brings her own voice and interpretations to these timeless songs as she celebrates a woman she so admires - Julie Andrews, the talentEd English performer who became America's sweetheart and influenced the great songwriters of both Broadway and Hollywood.

Take Me Home Tonight: The Songs of Mira Spektor will be presented at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22 Street, on Mondays, April 15, 22 and 29, at 9:30 PM. The performers are Mark Campbell, Shana Farr and Julie Reyburn. The show is directed by Karen Carpenter of Love, Loss and What I Wore. The Music Director is Bill Zeffiro. There is a $20 Cover Charge and a Two Drink minimum. For Reservations: 212-206-0440 or www.metropolitanroom.com.

If you plan on being in London in mid-May, here is Shana's performance schedule at The Crazy Coqs. Performances are May 14 - 18 at 8:00 PM; with late shows at 10:30 PM on May 17 and 18. There is a £20.00 ticket charge. The Crazy Coqs is located at Brasserie Zedel, 20 Sherwood Street, London, England. Reservations: www.brasseriezedel.com. Tel: 020 7734 4888.