"The Spotlight: LA's Broadway Cabaret," which premiered on June 2nd in an evening featuring Luba Mason and Jennifer Leigh Warren, will continue on Friday, July 7th. "The Spotlight" will shine on Broadway star and recording artist Joey McIntyre (Wicked) and Tony-nominee Sharon McNight (Starmites). "'The
Spotlight: LA's Broadway Cabaret' was created with one thing in
mind bringing exceptional Broadway talent to Los Angeles, to perform in
an extremely intimate setting. The audience will hear their favorite
Broadway show tunes by some of the most amazing Broadway performers, in
a no-frills cabaret setting; it is a casual evening with a microphone
and a piano, leaving the audience with a rare evening of performance,"
state press notes. "The Spotlight: LA's Broadway Cabaret" is produced by Danny Feldman, Christopher McDonald
and Jeff Thomas, three veterans of the television and the theatre
industry. Shows are under the musical direction of Gerald Sternbach (Reprise! Broadway's Best).McIntyre's musical theatre credits include tick, tick...BOOM! off-Broadway,Wicked on Broadway and Babes in Arms at Reprise!; he also appeared in the film version of The Fantasticks. He is also known for his career as a pop star, and former member of New Kids on the Block. McKnight also won a Theatre World Award for her performance in Starmites. A noted cabaret singer, she has released six solo recordings, including "The Sophie Tucker Songbook" (which was developed into the one-woman musical Red Hot Mama). Hello, Dolly! and Nunsense are among regional credits.
The
home of "The Spotlight: LA's Broadway Cabaret" is the Ten20 Lounge,
located in the Belage Hotel, at 1020 North San Vicente
Boulevard in West Hollywood, just off Sunset Strip.
There
is a $10 cash donation at the door for the June 2nd concert (patrons
will also have the option to order dinner and drinks at an additional
cost). Visit www.thespotlightla.com for more information.