Myriam Phiro to Perform at The Metropolitan Room This Summer

Myriam Phiro guides us through the decadent world of Edith Piaf using her timeless songs to retell the life of this iconic performer. Accompanied by a traditional musette band and multi-disciplinary backup singers, Ms. Phiro and the ensemble recreate the brothels, circuses and nightclubs that created the great Piaf we all know. The performance lasts 60-70 minutes.

2015 marks Edith Piaf's centennial. 'La Môme Piaf', as she was nicknamed, introduced America to the world of 'Chanson Réaliste'. Her songbook has become classic and still engages audiences worldwide. However, her early life is shrouded in mystery - daughter of a circus performer, childhood in a brothel, blind for years and 'miraculously' cured by a pilgrimage St. Therese - these stories and more are brought to life with music, dance and circus performance in our exciting cabaret show.

Myriam Phiro is an internationally acclaimed actress, singer and cabaret chanteuse. Piaf is Ms. Phiro's greatest inspiration and the reason she chose to become a perfomer. Ms. Phiro now regularly fronts several jazz, swing and musette bands in New York and Montreal. She has residencies at the House of Jazz in Montreal and Harry's New York Bar in Montreux. New York City appearances include the Rainbow Room, Sleep No More, the Bronx Botanical Garden, the Back Room Speakeasy, Whynot Jazzroom, Pravda NYC, Don't Tell Mama, Gemini & Scorpio Events, Jalopy Theatre & Music School, and the Triad Theatre. Myriam released her debut EP My Rêverie in 2013 and her full-length jazz album will be released in 2015.

Myriam Phiro website: myriamphiro.com

Myriam Phiro's traditional musette band will be led by accordionist/director Benjamin Ickies. Mr. Ickies is often seen performing and directing cabaret shows with a variety of artists including John Kelly, Kim David Smith, Michael T and many more.

SHOW INFO:

June 9th, 8pm @Drom (door 7pm)

85 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

Phone: (646) 791-4244

Tickets: $20 (Adv. $15; through website)

http://www.dromnyc.com/events/3940/edith-piaf-at-100-a-celebration-of-her-centennial

July 13th, 9.30pm @the Metropolitan Room (door 9pm)

34 West 22nd street, New York, NY 10010 (Between 5th & 6th Aves, Nearest Subways: 23rd Street Station on 1, 2, N, Q, R, F, M, PATH)

Phone: (212) 206-0440

Tickets: $20-$115
http://metropolitanroom.com/event.cfm?id=199705