Photo Coverage: Espinosa Soars at Joe's Pub with 'ME'
Upright Cabaret, the popular Los Angeles theatrical showcase featuring an eclectic mix of artists from stage, screen and the recording world, is presenting Broadway star Eden Espinosa as she debuts her solo show, Eden Espinosa- ME, in New York City.
'ME' began its run at Joe's Pub on Sunday, March 22nd to standing ovations and sell out crowds and plays its final show tonight Tuesday, March 24th. There still a few tickets left, but they are going fast. BroadwayWorld was there to cheer her on opening night as she rocked the starry crowd!
BWW TV had an exclusive chat with Eden Espinosa and James Sampliner as they revealed the inspiration behind the music for 'ME' which you can watch by clicking here.
Espinosa is best known for her starring role as Elphaba in the Broadway, Los Angeles and San Francisco runs of WICKED. Espinosa will "shed the green" from her famous role in order to share a piece of herself in ME, singing songs that are close to her heart by artists who have inspired her. Espinosa's other Broadway credits include the title role in Brooklyn, as well as her starring role as Maureen in the final Broadway company of Rent. She also recently appeared in the title role of Flora, the Red Menace for Reprise Theatre Company in Los Angeles. She can be heard on such recordings as Hair (Actor's Fund Benefit recording), The Maury Yeston Songbook, Bright Lights, Big City, John McDaniel Live at Joe's Pub and Scott Alan's Dreaming Wide Awake.
Espinosa's show, which she first presented to sold out audiences at Upright Cabaret in Los Angeles last December, will be directed by Broadway and recording artist Billy Porter (Broadway: Miss Saigon, Grease, Five Guys Named Moe), with James Sampliner (Broadway Legally Blonde, The Wedding Singer, Brooklyn) serving as Musical Director.
Eden Espinosa will make a triumphant return to Southern California with Eden Espinosa-ME on Friday, July 24, 2009 as part of Upright Cabaret's Wicked Summer Nights at the Ford Amphitheatre. With special guest Audra Mae (singer/songwriter, Judy Garlands grand-niece). Tickets available beginning April 1st at www.fordtheatres.com or www.uprightcabaret.com
Upright Cabaret is produced by Hollywood's Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel, seeks to bring young Broadway and young Hollywood together in an intimate live updated cabaret setting.
Photos by Amy Shaughnessy
Eden Espinosa brings 'ME' to Joe's Pub
James Sampliner and the band
James Sampliner and Eden Espinosa
Katie Thompson and Eden Espinosa
Eden Espinosa and Nicole Parker
Eden Espinosa and Kristoffer Cusick
Eden Espinosa, Aaron Simon Gross and Kristoffer Cusick
Eden Espinosa and Michael Urie
Joe Nero, Ricardo Molina, Eden Espinosa, James Sampliner and John Putman
Shane Scheel, Michael Urie, Billy Porter and Chris Isaacson
Joe Nero, Ricardo Molina, Eden Espinosa, James Sampliner, Shane Scheel, Billy Porter, Chris Isaacson and John Putman
Joe Nero, Ricardo Molina, Eden Espinosa, James Sampliner, Shane Scheel, Billy Porter, Chris Isaacson and John Putman
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