Ilene Graff's First You Dream Hits The Magic Castle 9/14-15
By: Reynard Loki Aug. 29, 2009
Cabaret at the Castle has chosen Grammy-nominated recording artist, television and Broadway star, Ilene Graff, to appear in celebration of 100th anniversary of the structure known today as the Magic Castle. Accompanied by her Musical Director-husband Ben Lanzarone, Graff performs songs from Broadway, the movies and the pop world with completely unique interpretations and arrangements. From Harold Arlen to the Beatles, the Bergmans to Sondheim, you’ve never heard these songs sung the way Ilene does. Graff’s career started on Broadway, performing in Promises, Promises, the original production of Grease (Sandy), and in the original cast of Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart’s I Love My Wife, creating the role of Cleo. Feeling honored that he tailored it to her specific talents, Ilene reprises “her very own Cy Coleman song,” Love Revolution in her show, as well as pieces from Grease, Porgy and Bess, Gypsy and many others.
First You Dream hits the Magic Castle on Monday, Sept. 14th, 2009 and Tuesday, Sept. 15th, 2009. Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm.Tickets cost $25 for non-members. Call 323-851-3313 x434 for more information.
The Inner Circle at the Magic Castle is located at 7001 Franklin Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028.
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