Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway Play Encompass New Opera Theatre's Jazz-Cabaret Gala, 6/6

Today Nancy Rhodes, Artistic Director of Encompass New Opera Theatre announced that Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway will headline the annual Jazz-Cabaret Gala tonight, June 6, 2012 at 7:00 PM in New York City.

The gala event, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, will take place in the Tribeca loft home of Mr. Chip Seelig. This large space affords panoramic views of the Hudson River, surrounded by beautiful plantings and a pool, while permitting patrons and attendees to enjoy the performance of the award-winning, Tony-nominated singers-songwriters-actresses in intimate range.

“They are fantastic, sensational, entertaining,” says Donald Pippin, acclaimed Broadway musical director/composer/arranger, about the Callaway sisters. “They represent everything that a cabaret act can offer.”

In addition to the standard priced tickets at $250, there are Patron and Sponsor level tickets available, each with benefits such as dinner with the Callaway sisters after the gala performance; an opportunity to show music, lyrics or songs to multi-Tony Award winner Maury Yeston; singing lessons with Barbara Bliss, vocal coach to Broadway stars; lunch at The National Arts Club with Artistic Director Nancy Rhodes and Board Chairman Daniel De Siena; and prominent patron listing in all Encompass materials.

Encompass New Opera Theatre is the foremost creator, developer and presenter of adventurous new musical theatre and opera. For over 35 years Encompass’ Artistic Director and Founder, Nancy Rhodes has been premiering ground-breaking new productions and reviving important 20th century works by outstanding American and international composers. More information about the Jazz-Cabaret Gala or about Encompass New Opera Theatre can be found on the website: www.encompassopera.org.