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STANDING ROOM ONLY: VARIETY HOUR Moves Upstairs at Vitello's, Today

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After garnering audience acclaim and playing to sold out houses, Standing Room Only: Variety Hour, is proud to announce its move to one of Los Angeles's highest regarded showrooms, Upstairs at Vitello's. Join us Monday, November 4th for an unforgettable night of song, drink, and food! Hosted by Broadway's favorite Beltress, Kate Pazakis and star of Broadway, Film, and Television, Michael-Leon Wooley this is a cabaret night like nothing Los Angeles has ever seen.

Featuring singers from Broadway, TV, and Film each month STANDING ROOM ONLY: VARIETY HOUR will tear the roof off of Upstairs at Vitello's. Watch Kate and Michael-Leon host a night of amazing talent at this must-see live music event.

Adam Shenk will serve as Musical Director. Associate Producers include Kyra Selman and two-time Emmy Award wining designer, Robert Lee.

Doors open at 7PM, show begins at 8PM. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance via www.ticketweb.com. Upstairs at Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club is located at 4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, Calif., Call 818.769.0905 for more information.

Kate Pazakis has been seen on Broadway/1st national tours in South Pacific directed by Bartlett Sher, Jerry Springer the Opera starring Harvey Keitel at Carnegie Hall, and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring Jennifer Hudson. FILM/TV credits include W.E directed by Madonna, South Park, Big Gay Musical, Pushing Buttons, Submissions Only, and Unicorn Plan-It. National Commercial credits include LasVegas.com directed by Bob Balaban, Pier 1, and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

Kate is also a well know nightlife personality. She is the current host/creator of the monthly event Broadway Barre at Rockwell Table and Stage in Los Feliz and the creator and former host of the long running weekly cabaret night Mostly Sondheim in New York City.

Michael-Leon Wooley is a Broadway, television, and film actor best known for lending his talents to the voice of Louis The Alligator in Disney's Oscar nominated animated feature film, The Princess and the Frog. Other film appearances include: Dreamgirls, Premium Rush, Ghost Town, and the upcoming animated features Savva and The Heroes. Best know on Broadway as the voice of the man-eating plant, Audrey Two in the Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors, Michael-Leon also appeared in the Broadway Productions of The Music Man, Five Guys Named Moe, Abby's Song, and American Buffalo. On television, Michael-Leon has been seen on Friend Me (CBS), Bored to Death (HBO), Law & Order (NBC), Knights of Prosperity (ABC), Delocated (Adult Swim Television), and Cosby (CBS) and his voice can be heard as Twayne in Comedy Central's Ugly Americans. Other cartoon series include BATMAN: The Bold and the Brave, Kung Fu Panda, Beware the Batman, Penguins On The Madagascar and more. As a singer, Michael was named as one of "The New Faces of 2004" and made his Carnegie Hall debut with the New York Pops. He has performed in concert halls around the world.

Theater Fans' Choice Awards
2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats
Best New Musical - Top 3
1. The Lost Boys
39.8% of votes
2. Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
25.1% of votes
3. Schmigadoon!
22% of votes

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