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Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room

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With the grit of a sheriff facing down an outlaw, the silky-toned Marissa Mulder takes on the bard of bad Tom Waits, in the premiere of "Tom... in His Words", which began on March 27 and runs through tonight, March 30, 2013, at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the concert!
Mulder, who, since her 2011 MetroStar Talent Challenge win, has emerged as one of the most promising singers in New York, collaborates for the first time with music director Jon Weber, and with Lauren Fox who serves as director. Weber, on piano, leads a trio that includes Ritt Henn on bass and Mike Rosengarten on guitar.

In "Tom... in His Words" Mulder takes Waits at his word, exploring some of his iconic songs ("Downtown Train" and "Ol' 55"), as well as lesser-known treasures like "Broken Bicycles" and "Alice." The 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has always operated on the fringes, blending strains of jazz and the blues, even vaudeville, into his rock ballads and scores. (His soundtrack for "One from the Heart" was nominated for an Oscar.) His '70s albums "Closing Time," and "Nighthawks at the Diner," are often described as cult favorites.

Mulder, who made her cabaret debut in 2010 at Don't Tell Mama, followed that with her critically acclaimed tribute to songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen in 2011. Both shows were directed by singer Karen Oberlin. She appeared at the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Cabaret on Mondays at the National Arts Club at the invitation of the late Donald Smith, an early champion. She was also featured in an all-star tribute to Mickey Leonard at the Metropolitan Room.

Mulder's music charge is $20. For reservations call the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues), at 212/206-0440 or to order online visit www.metropolitanroom.com.

Photo Credit: Stephen Sorokoff

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image
Marissa Mulder

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image
Jon Weber music director

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image
Marissa Mulder

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image
Jon Weber

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image
Ritt Henn & Marissa Mulder

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image
Ritt Henn & Marissa Mulder

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image
Jon Weber & Marissa Mulder

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image
Ritt Henn

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image
Marissa Mulder

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image
Marissa Mulder

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image
Marissa Mulder

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image
Jon Weber

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image
Metropolitan Room

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image
Lauren Fox director & Marissa Mulder

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image

Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room Image






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