Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's Welcomes Michael Bernardi in The One That Got Away

Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA is pleased to announce that MICHAEL BERNARDI will make his cabaret concert debut in The One That Got Away - Sunday, October 4, 2009 James Lent will serve as Musical Director.

Like his father Herschel Bernardi (1982 Tony Nominee for the role of "Tevye" in Fiddler on the Roof), Michael began performing at a very young age. A stand-up comic by the age of 9, Michael was given the nickname "Wonderboy" by the world famous Comedy Store; a name, coincidentally given to his father as a child in the Yiddish theatre. A recent graduate of SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Acting in New York. Michael made his west coast musical theatre debut as "Clifford Bradshaw" in the stunning, critically acclaimed production of Cabaret presented by Musical Theatre of Los Angeles at The Met Theatre in Hollywood. Michael's Film and television credits include: The House Bunny, Born to Be a Star, Soul Surfer, If I Tell You I Have to Kill You, Radio Needles and Monk.

Current pricing at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's is a $50 VIP Premium, Preferred Seating Package which includes a four-course, prix-fixe dinner with a choice from four signature entrees, plus a one hour performance. A select number of $25 General Admission, general seating packages (inclusive of a minimum toward food and/or beverage and the performance) is also available.

Dinner seating on Sunday, October 4th is from 5:30 to 6:00 pm, followed by a 7:00 pm performance.

Attendance is by reservation only! For reservations, please call Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's at (818) 754-8700. VITELLO'S is located at 4349 Tujunga Ave. Studio City, CA 91604. Valet Parking is available.

Dubbed "LA's Cabaret Destination" by the Los Angeles Times; voted Best Live Entertainment in Los Angeles by readers of the Los Angeles Daily News; named Best Live Entertainment by Los Angeles Magazine; and a 2007 and 2008 winner of MyFoxLA's famed "Hot List," STERLING'S UPSTAIRS at Vitello's is produced by MICHAEL STERLING of Michael Sterling & Associates (MSA), the Studio City-based entertainment public relations and Production Company. Tony Monsour serves as Associate Talent Producer. During his career, Michael Sterling has represented such luminaries as ElizaBeth Taylor, Lance Armstrong, Scott Hamilton, David Copperfield, Joan Collins, Alan Thicke, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, David Brenner, Lance Burton, Andy Gibb, The Bee Gees, George Harrison, Donny and Marie Osmond and the Osmond Brothers, the Carpenters, Robert Goulet, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor and Rip Taylor ... among others. Aside from his celebrity clientele, Mr. Sterling has represented various National Theatre and arena tours, award-winning Los Angeles theatre productions, Emmy Award-winning television specials, celebrity books, and Grammy winning albums and CD's. He is also a critically acclaimed Director of musical theatre in Los Angeles, and has produced numerous theatrical events and productions throughout southern California and in Las Vegas. www.msapr.net

For additional information on Sterling's Upstairs, please visit the club's web site at: www.myspace.com/sterlingsupstairs.

In addition to Sterling's Upstairs, Vitello's also offers outdoor dining and a unique variety of carefully selected wines. Widescreen plasma televisions are located throughout the restaurant. Live Opera (a long-time feature at Vitello's) is still performed in the restaurant's downstairs "Green Room." Jazz nights are also offered. www.vitellosrestaurant.com

For over 35 years, VITELLO'S has been known for its outstanding Sicilian cuisine, romantic atmosphere and superior service. In that time, it has also become known as one of the most famous restaurants in the United States.

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