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On Sat, Jan 15, 2011, Chris Isaacson presented Upright Cabaret's second American Icon Series concert entitled 'Mighty Mississippi' at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza's Scherr Forum Theatre starring American Idol star Frenchie Davis (Rent), Von Smith (American Idol) and Rockstar INXS' Ty Taylor (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cats, Grease).

On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 7:30pm - Grammy-nominee & American Icon star FRENCHIE DAVIS will join TY TAYLOR (CBS' Rockstar:INXS') & VON SMITH (American Idol) to sing the Music of Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley and Prince in Upright Cabaret's American Icon Series 'MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI' concert at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks, CA.

On Thursday, November 18, 2010, The Americana at Brand hosted the third annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration starring ABC's Dancing With The Stars sensation Mark Ballas, two-time Grammy Award-winner Peabo Bryson, Harry Potter's Freddie Stroma, Broadway sensation Jennifer Leigh Warren and more!

On Thurs, Nov 11, 2010 - Chris Isaacson in assoc. with Upright Cabaret presented 'IT GETS BETTER: THE CONCERT' featuring an All-Star cast of singers and musicians who gathered to raise funds and awareness for The Trevor Project, the nation's largest GLBT Suicide Hotline.

On Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 7:30pm, The Americana at Brand hosts the third annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration starring ABC's Dancing with the Stars sensation Mark Ballas, two-time Grammy Award-winner and legendary R&B and soul singer Peabo Bryson, Broadway Sensation Jennifer Leigh Warren and more!

On Sunday, Nov 7, 2010 - After five sold out shows last season, Chris Isaacson presented the 2nd season kick-off concert of the Upright Cabaret's American Icon Series at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

On Fri & Sat, Oct 15 & 16, 2010, The Columbia Club presented critically acclaimed Broadway sensation Jennifer Leigh Warren in 'Broadway, Blues & Bassey' at their new cabaret hotspot The Cabaret at The Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Upright Cabaret is thrilled to announce the performers for their first concert at the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. On Sat, Oct 23, 2010, Matt Cusson, Jake Simpson and Nita Whitaker will sing the sounds of 'Motor City' as Upright Cabaret expands their unique, one-of-a-kind cabaret experience to Thousand Oaks, CA.

Lythgoe Family productions, Magic Pictures International and Jason Haigh-Ellery announced that 16 year old Veronica Dunne of Malibu, CA has been selected to play the role of 'Cinderella' in the forthcoming production of 'Cinderella, a modern Musical Extravaganza' set to play the El Portal Theatre beginning November 27, 2010.

On Sunday, October 3, 2010, Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing presented its 9th annual Garden Party at the historic Petitfils-Boos Estate in the exclusive Hancock Park section of Los Angeles. The event which serves as the organizations largest fundraising and awareness effort honored long-time G.L.E.H. supporters Filmmaker Adam Shankman, HIV/AIDS Clinical Specialist Dr. Tony Mills and legendary television entertainment reporter Rona Barrett.

On Wed, August 25, 2010 Grammy Award-winner and critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Paula Cole with Tyler Hilton and Ty Taylor fronted soul rock band Vintage Trouble performed as part of the annual Summer Concert Series at The Americana at Brand in Glendale, CA. Produced by Chris Isaacson.

On Wednesday, Aug 4, 2010 at 6pm - A favorite Summer tradition returns to The Americana at Brand in Glendale, CA as Grammy winner Steve Tyrell with Broadway Diva Jennifer Leigh Warren kick off Summer Concert Series! Free and open to the public, the Summer Concert Series will feature performances by some of the hottest names and rising stars in music.

On Wed, August 25 beginning at 6 p.m., gather on The Green for the final concert of the annual free Summer Concert Series at The Americana at Brand produced by Chris Isaacson presents! Free and open to the public, the series finally will star Grammy Award-winner and critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Paula Cole with Tyler Hilton and Ty Taylor fronted soul rock band Vintage Trouble.

On Wednesday, Aug 18, 2010, 3x Grammy nominee Taylor Dayne with special guest American Idol semi-finalist Frenchie Davis and Star Search Grand Champion Jake Simpson performed as part of the annual Summer Concert Series at The Americana at Brand in Glendale, CA.

On Wed, August 18 beginning at 6 p.m. Summer Concert Series continues as renowned pop singer, Taylor Dayne, one of the most recognizable and beloved personalities in pop music for more than 20 years, will perform live at The Americana at Brand as the summer concert series produced by Chris Isaacson Presents continues. With 17 Top-10 Hits including "Tell It to My Heart," "I'll Be Your Shelter," and "Love Will Lead You Back," Taylor Dayne stands out as one of music's most dynamic artists. Her versatile and powerful voice has gained recognition in multiple genres from pop and dance, to rock and adult contemporary; earning her three Grammy Nominations, and numerous multi-platinum and gold selling albums. She has sold out two world tours and successfully appeared in numerous film, television, and stage roles including Elton John and Tim Rice's Tony Award Winning Musical Aida in 2001. She recently performed the official song of the Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010, 'Facing a Miracle' at the opening ceremonies on July 31.

On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 beginning at 6 pm - The Summer Concert Series continues with Grammy nominee Natasha Bedingfield, Grammy Nominee Matt Morris and pop-jazz vocal sensations M-Pact.

Grammy winner & Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell and Jennifer Leigh Warren kicked off the annual Summer Concert Series at The Americana at Brand in Glendale, CA.

On Wednesday, Aug 4, 2010 at 6pm - A favorite Summer tradition returns to The Americana at Brand in Glendale, CA as Grammy winner Steve Tyrell with Broadway Diva Jennifer Leigh Warren kick off Summer Concert Series! Free and open to the public, the Summer Concert Series will feature performances by some of the hottest names and rising stars in music.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and Upright Cabaret are thrilled to announce the performers for their fifth and final 'American Icon Series' concert experience for the 2009/2010 season at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.