Rita Moreno and Linda Eder To Perform At 'Feinsten's'

Feinstein's At Loews Regency, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine, and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post, continues its Spring 2008 season with the return engagement of Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony winner Rita Moreno from April 1 - 5. Her show will include songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kander & Ebb, Harold Arlen and Charles Strouse.  Also added to the Feinstein's season will be Linda Eder, who will return to the club for five shows only from April 24 - 26. All performances will be at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

Rita Moreno is an iconic performer who has won all four of the most prestigious show business awards: the Oscar, the Emmy, the Tony, and the Grammy. In fact, she was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for this achievement. She received an Oscar for her performance as "Anita" in the motion picture West Side Story and two Emmys for her variety appearance on "The Muppet Show," and for her dramatic guest appearance on "The Rockford Files." She received a Tony for her role as "Googie Gomez" in The Ritz and the Grammy for her performance on "The Electric Company Album" for children, which was based on the long-running television show of the same name. Ms. Moreno is also the recipient of the Golden Globe Award, the Golden Apple Award, and the Joseph Jefferson Award for her performance as "Serafina" in The Rose Tattoo. Also, for her portrayal of "Olive Madison" in the female version of The Odd Couple she received the Sarah Siddons Award. Ms. Moreno was featured in Hal Prince's She Loves Me, and Lorraine Hansbury's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window.

Ms. Moreno's Broadway credits include Gantry, The Last of the Red Hot Lovers, The National Health, Wally's Cafe, and The Odd Couple. Her film credits include Untamed, Seven Cities of Gold, The Lieutenant Wore Skirts, Garden of Evil, The King and I, The Night of the Following Day, Marlowe, Popi, Carnal Knowledge, The Four Seasons, The Italian Move, and the film version of The Ritz. Ms. Moreno also starred in her own television series, the TV version of the film "9 to 5," opposite Burt Reynolds in "B.L. Stryker," Fox-TV's "The Top of the Heap," and "Bill Cosby Mysteries." She performed for President Clinton's inauguration and later that month was asked to perform at the White House. She continues to perform concerts in theaters as well as guest starring with symphony orchestras. In 2004, the President awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House, the highest honor bestowed upon a civilian. Currently Ms. Moreno can be seen in the CBS drama "Cane."

Feinstein's A Loews Regency will play the following schedule: Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 PM. The new weekend schedule will present shows on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM. The 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM shows have a $60.00 cover with new $75.00 premium seats, both with a $40.00 food and beverage minimum. The 10:00 PM shows have a $40.00 cover with new $60.00 premium seats, both with a $25.00 food and beverage minimum. Jackets are suggested but not required. The club is located at 540 Park Avenue at 61st Street in New York City. For ticket reservations and club information, please call (212) 339-4095 or visit us online at feinsteinsatloewsregency.com and TicketWeb.com.

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