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Celebrating the music of Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley and Prince, Upright Cabaret's 'Mighty Mississippi' concert starred Broadway's Matt Zarley and Yvette Cason with American Idol's Von Smith!

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and Upright Cabaret announce that Broadway's Matt Zarley has signed on to perform in Upright Cabaret's 'The Mighty Mississippi' concert on Sun, June 6, 2010 at 8pm replacing previously announced Katy Mixon.

Los Angeles, CA - On Sat, March 27 at 10pm - Upright Cabaret presents NYC singer/songwriter Katie Thompson for the release of her new album 'Private Page' at Upright Cabaret on Vermont, 1714 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Singer/Songwriter Katie Thompson hits LA with 'Private Page' a concert to celebrate the album she is currently releasing 'Indie style!' Two tracks a month! 'Your Side', 'I Like Christmas for the Food', 'Heaven Is A Place On Earth' and 'Slow' have already been released and more KT favorites drop in the coming months. Joining Thompson on stage as special guests will be Kate Shindle (former Miss America / Broadway: Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Jekyll and Hyde), Tom Lenk (Broadway: Rock of Ages / Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Frankie James Grande (Broadway: Mamma Mia) and Shelly Bort. Upright Cabaret on Vermont, 1714 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 - (310) 652-5252 Tickets: $20 Advance online (www.uprightcabaret.com/events) or $25 at the door (if available). Dinner Reservations are made online at time of ticket purchase. Online ticket buyers receive first priority in seating. Table food/drink minimums apply. For more info about Upright Cabaret including show times, tickets and scheduled performers, please visit us at www.UprightCabaret.com

On Sat, March 27 at 7:30pm - Upright Cabaret presents YouTube and American Idol sensation VON SMITH as he makes in West Coast debut with special guests E.G. Daily and Sam Harris at Upright Cabaret on Vermont, 1714 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

Upright Cabaret producer Chris Isaacson announced yesterday that due to a sell-out of his original run, Concord Recording Artist and current Artist in Residence Spencer Day will add an additional performance on Tues, April 13, 2010 at 9pm.

Upright Cabaret presents 3x Grammy Nominee TAYLOR DAYNE will close out the third of three rare intimate performances entitled “TAYLOR DAYNE: Up Close and Upright' on March 21st.

On Fri-Sun, March 19-21, 2010 at 10pm (8pm Sunday) - Upright Cabaret presents 3x Grammy Nominee TAYLOR DAYNE, in three rare intimate performances entitled "TAYLOR DAYNE: Up Close and Upright!" Only at Upright Cabaret on Vermont (located within the Vermont Restaurant Complex), 1714 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

Spencer Day announces his residency at the iconic Upright Cabaret on March 11th, 18th, 25th and April 1st. Drawing vocal comparisons to Michael Buble and John Mayer, and his compositions to those of Cole Porter, Paul Simon and Rufus Wainwright, Spencer Day's residency will feature performances from his adventurous album Vagabond (Concord Records), currently a Billboard Top 10 Contemporary Jazz Album, as well as past favorites from previous releases. Through his residency at The Upright Cabaret, Spencer will join an esteemed group of diverse talent who have played at the venue including American Idol's Adam Lambert, Glee star Lea Michele, Neil Patrick Harris, Grammy Nominee Taylor Dayne and many more.

Upright Cabaret presents THE UPRIGHT REVUE - UNPLUGGED featuring the very best vocalist from Broadway, T.V. and up-and-coming artist in Los Angeles lead by Film & T.V. star Tracie Thoms.

On Fri & Sat, Feb 26 & 27, 2009 - Singer-Songwriter and musical theater composer Jeremy Schonfeld made his stunning Los Angeles debut with two sold-out concerts at Upright Cabaret.

Film, Television and Tony Nominee Sheryl Lee Ralph performed a rare, intimate concert at LA's famed Upright Cabaret to benefit Haiti victims and HIV/AIDS causes through her DIVA Foundation which is celebrating its 20th year of raising money for HIV/AIDS causes.

Upright Cabaret presents THE UPRIGHT REVUE - UNPLUGGED featuring the very best vocalist from Broadway, T.V. and up-and-coming artist in Los Angeles lead by Film & T.V. star Tracie Thoms.

On Fri-Sun, March 19-21, 2010 at 10pm (8pm Sunday) - Upright Cabaret presents 3x Grammy Nominee TAYLOR DAYNE, in three rare intimate performances entitled "TAYLOR DAYNE: Up Close and Upright!" Only at Upright Cabaret on Vermont (located within the Vermont Restaurant Complex), 1714 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

On Fri & Sat, March 5 & 6, 2010 at 10pm - Upright Cabaret proudly welcomes the return of renowned Vocal Impressionist JIMMY JAMES in "IMPRESSIONISM" at Upright Cabaret on Vermont, 1714 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

On Fri & Sat, Feb 26 & 27, 2009 at 9pm- Upright Cabaret presents An Evening with JEREMY SCHONFELD AND FRIENDS including Tracie Thoms (Brodway: Rent, Devil Wears Prada, Grindhouse) and Adam Pascal (Broadway: RENT) to the Upright Cabaret on Vermont, 1714 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

On Fri & Sat, Feb 12 & 13, 2010 at 7:30pm and 10pm - Upright Cabaret presents THE UPRIGHT CABARET REVUE featuring the very best vocalist from Broadway, T.V. and up-and-coming artist in Los Angeles.

On Fri & Sat, Feb 12 & 13, 2010 at 7:30pm and 10pm - Upright Cabaret presents THE UPRIGHT CABARET REVUE featuring the very best vocalist from Broadway, T.V. and up-and-coming artist in Los Angeles.

On Fri & Sat, March 5 & 6, 2010 at 10pm - Upright Cabaret proudly welcomes the return of renowned Vocal Impressionist JIMMY JAMES in "IMPRESSIONISM" at Upright Cabaret on Vermont, 1714 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

On Fri & Sat, Feb 26 & 27, 2009 at 9pm- Upright Cabaret presents An Evening with JEREMY SCHONFELD AND FRIENDS including Tracie Thoms (Brodway: Rent, Devil Wears Prada, Grindhouse) and Adam Pascal (Broadway: RENT) to the Upright Cabaret on Vermont, 1714 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

On Tues, Feb 16, 2010 at 9pm - Upright Cabaret proudly presents the return of NYC's satanic songstress OUR LADY J in "Gospel for The Godless" for a special one-night-only romp with the transcendent TRAIN-TO-KILL GOSPEL CHOIR, delivering a new testament of post-religious gospel music without the usual dogmatic baggage. Only at Upright Cabaret on Vermont, 1714 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027.