Laura Benanti, Ana Gasteyer, Christine Ebersole and More Headed to The Carlyle This Fall

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel has announced Café Carlyle's fall 2016 season, which features the venue debuts of Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti and actress/singer Ana Gasteyer; as well as the return of audience favorites Christine Ebersole, Judy Collins (with special guest Ari Hest), John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey, and Steve Tyrell.

Tony Award-winner and five-time Tony nominee Laura Benanti makes her Café Carlyle debut to open the season with Tales from Soprano Isle, September 27-October 8. Laura just completed her Tony nominated role as Amalia Balash in the hit Broadway musical She Loves Me. She also recently garnered rave reviews for her hilarious portrayal of Melania Trump on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The highly celebrated actress took Broadway by storm at the age of 18 and has appeared on various television shows in recent years including Nashville, The Good Wife, Nurse Jackie and CBS action drama Supergirl.Additionally, she played Elsa Schrader in NBC's The Sound of Music LIVE. Tales from Soprano Isle will feature songs from Laura's career along with humorous anecdotes and experiences that she has encountered on and off the stage and screen.

Multiple Tony Award-winner Christine Ebersole makes her highly anticipated return to Café Carlyle, October 11-22 with a brand new show, After The Ball. Direct from the sold out run at Chicago's Goodman Theater of the new musical War Paint, Christine Ebersole is excited about premiering this new concert and the return to Café Carlyle. Ms. Ebersole has captivated audiences throughout her performing career, from the Broadway stage to television series and specials, films, concert and symphony appearances and recordings. Ms. Ebersole has received virtually every Off-Broadway award and her second Tony Award for Leading Actress in a Musical for her "dual role of a lifetime" as Edith Beale and Little Edie Beale in Grey Gardens.

Actress/singer Ana Gasteyer makes her Café Carlyle debut, October 25-November 5. Ana will perform an eclectic range of covers and reimagined classics from her critically acclaimed jazz album, I'm Hip, including her surprisingly smooth takes on Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats," "One Mint Julep" (made famous by Ray Charles) and "A Proper Cup of Coffee." Her saucy selections tell stories with humor, heartbreak, and the swagger of an era when a lady ruled a nightclub and an audience knew they were in for a good time. Best known for her incomparable work on Saturday Night Live, Gasteyer recently appeared in Fox's hit broadcast of Grease: Live! and can currently be seen starring in Netflix's critically acclaimed comedy series, Lady Dynamite, which was recently renewed for a second season. She will also be starring in TBS' new comedy series, People of Earth this fall.On stage,Gasteyer appeared in last year's Encores! Off-Center production of A New Brain, and has dazzled on Broadway with celebrated performances in Wicked, Rocky Horror, and The Royal Family.

Legendary singer-songwriter Judy Collins returns to Café Carlyle with with special guest, Ari Hest, November 10-19. Judy Collins' unique artistry has captivated audiences for over fifty years and landed her a spot in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Judy will perform her revered solo material as well as duets with Ari Hest. Judy and Ari released a stunning, collaborative album Silver Skies Blue earlier this year.

Husband-and-wife duo John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey make their annual fall pilgrimage to The Carlyle with an all-new show, November 22-December 1. They return following last year's universally acclaimed show "My Generation." The New York Times recently described John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey as "the supreme nightclub act of our time."

GRAMMY Award-winner and two time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell celebrates his 12th anniversary performing in Café Carlyle's revered holiday slot, having taken over for the legendary Bobby Short in 2005, with an all-new show. Of last year's residency, The New York Times declared, "Mr. Tyrell is a terrific storyteller." The five-week engagement runs December 2-December 31.

Throughout the season, Woody Allen will continue to perform Monday nights with thE Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band.

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Café Carlyle Fall 2016 Season:

Woody Allen & THE Eddy DAVIS NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND
September 12 through December 12
Every Monday at 8:45 p.m.
Mondays, $165 per person / Bar Seating: $120 / Premium Seating: $215

Laura Benanti
September 27 through October 8
Tuesday - Saturday at 8:45 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday, $80 per person / Bar Seating: $60 / Premium Seating: $120
Friday & Saturday, $90 per person / Bar Seating: $70 / Premium Seating: $130

Christine Ebersole
October 11 through October 22
Tuesday - Friday at 8:45 p.m.; Saturday at 8:45 p.m. & 10:45 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday & Saturday late show (October 22 only), $90 per person / Bar Seating: $70 / Premium Seating: $135
Friday & Saturday, $100 per person / Bar Seating: $80 / Premium Seating: $150

Ana Gasteyer
October 25 through November 5
Tuesday - Friday at 8:45 p.m.; Saturday at 8:45 p.m. & 10:45 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday & Saturday late show, $85 per person / Bar Seating: $65 / Premium Seating: $125
Friday & Saturday, $95 per person / Bar Seating: $75 / Premium Seating: $145

Judy Collins WITH SPECIAL GUEST ARI HEST
November 10 through November 19*
Tuesday - Saturday at 8:45 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday & Saturday late show (November 12 only), $120 per person / Bar Seating: $85 / Premium Seating: $170
Friday & Saturday, $145 per person / Bar Seating: $95 / Premium Seating: $195
*No show on November 8, Election Day or November 9

John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey
November 22 through December 1
Tuesday - Friday at 8:45 p.m.; Saturday at 8:45 p.m. & 10:45 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday & Saturday late show (November 26 only), $110 per person / Bar Seating: $75 / Premium Seating: $160
Friday & Saturday, $135 per person / Bar Seating: $85 / Premium Seating: $185

Steve Tyrell
December 2 through December 31
Tuesday - Thursday at 8:45 p.m.; Friday & Saturday at 8:45 p.m. & 10:45 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday, $135 per person / Bar Seating: $90 / Premium Seating: $185
Friday & Saturday (early and late shows), $160 per person / Bar Seating: $100 / Premium Seating: $210
*No shows on Christmas Day. Special pricing on NYE, please book directly through the hotel.

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Reservations can be made by phone at 212.744.1600 or online via Ticketweb. Café Carlyle is located in The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel (35 East 76th Street, at Madison Avenue).

Originally opened in 1955, Café Carlyle is New York City's bastion of classic cabaret entertainment, a place where audiences experience exceptional performers at close range in an exceedingly elegant setting. Since composer Richard Rodgers moved in as The Carlyle's first tenant, music has been an essential part of The Carlyle experience. No place is that more evident than in the Café Carlyle.

Café Carlyle is known for talents including Woody Allen, who regularly appears on Monday evenings to play with thE Eddy Davis New Orleans jazz band. For three decades, Café Carlyle was synonymous with the legendary Bobby Short, who thrilled sell-out crowds for 36 years. His spirit lives on through the music at Café Carlyle.

Continuing the tradition of the 1930s supper club, Café Carlyle features original murals created by French artist Marcel Vertès, the Oscar-winning art director of the 1952 Moulin Rouge.