Metropolitan Room Mason, Grimes, Pedi, Callaway Oct.-Nov.

By: Oct. 10, 2007
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Tammy Grimes, Jeanne McDonald, Christine Pedi, Liz Callaway and Luba Mason comprise a "mother lode" of Metropolitan Room stars in October and November.  The Metropolitan Room is located at 34 West 22nd St between 5th & 6th Ave.) Visit www.metropolitanroom.com for tickets and more information.

TAMMY GRIMES
"Miss Tammy Grimes," back by popular demand
Wednesday - Saturday October 24, 25, 26 & 27 at 7:30PM

Two-time Tony winner reprises her hit solo show which was extended when it premiered in April.  She intersperses songs and stories from her stage career, including a mix of her favorite composers, and mentions of a few lovers, mentors and friends.

JEANNE MACDONALD
"Come Back to Me," a brand new show celebrating Peggy Lee
Saturdays October 27, November 3, 10 & 17 at 10PM

With the highly acclaimed musical director and arranger Rick Jensen, Latin Grammy nominated percussionist Mayra Casales and internationally acclaimed bassist Jennifer Vincent, MacDonald premieres "Come Back to Me," a full-throated and big-hearted tribute to the iconic artistry of Peggy Lee.  A 2007 MAC Award Nominee, 2004 NY Nightlife and MAC Award winner, McDonald also lays claim to a Back Stage Bistro Award, MAC Hanson Award and the coveted Julie Wilson Award for Cabaret Excellence, which was presented in 2005 at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

CHRISTINE PEDI
"Great Dames" The Opening!
Sunday November 4 at 4PM; Friday & Saturday November 9 & 10 at 7:30PM; Friday November 16 at 10:30PM; Sunday November 25 at 4PM; and Friday November 30 at 10PM

"Great Dames" previewed in June at The Metropolitan Room, earning exultant praise. Now it's time for the hotly anticipated GRAND opening of "Great Dames." Pedi, a well-known Forbidden Broadway veteran, was just on Broadway in Talk Radio."  The Drama Desk-nominated actress has done two "Broadway by the Years" – 1962 and 1978. She also hosts the popular Sirius Satellite Radio program "Broadway's Best".  In "Great Dames" Pedi sings songs made famous by the great ladies of the stage, screen and beyond... Merman, Minnelli, Streisand, Liza, Julie Andrews and more.

LIZ CALLAWAY
"Between Flights," a brand new show
Tuesday November 20 at 9:3PM; Friday & Saturday November 23 & 24 at 7:30PM; Sunday, Monday November 25 & 26 at 7PM; Thursday - Saturday November 29, 30 & December 1 at 7:30PM; and Sunday December 2 at 7PM

This will be Liz Callaway's New York solo cabaret debut!  Need we say more?

LUBA MASON
The New York premiere of the Broadway actress and recording artist's one-woman concert.
Friday through Monday November 23 – 26 at 10PM

Born in New York this Slovak beauty starred on Broadway in Jekyll & Hyde, and, most recently as Velma Kelly in Chicago. Her debut CD, "Collage" (PS Records), has been widely praised.

The Metropolitan Room is located at 34 West 22nd St between 5th & 6th Ave.) Visit www.metropolitanroom.com for tickets and more information.



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