The Coterie at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel Announces Upcoming Shows

The Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa, located at Hollywood & Highland Center, a shopping and entertainment mecca and home to the Academy Awards® ceremonies, offers 632 distinctive guest rooms, 33 suites, and the unforgettable 3,500 square foot Panorama Suite. The property is well known as being a favorite of major production companies and business travelers alike. The Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa embodies modern luxury accented by classic Hollywood charm, featuring the distinctive restaurant Twist, an outdoor pool overlooking the Hollywood Sign, world-class fitness center, catering by Wolfgang Puck, the new Spa Luce, and outstanding service savvy travelers have come to expect from the Renaissance brand name. Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa, 1755 N. Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028, (323) 856-1200, www.renaissancehollywood.com.

Tuesday, January 10 & 17
Cortes Alexander in “The Swell Show”. The Coterie is set to present Cortes Alexander, star of Broadway’s Liza’s at the Palace, in an exclusive Los Angeles two-week residency. Cortes Alexander’s "The Swell Show", will feature guest performances by Melissa Bailey and Jennifer Rapp. Musical direction by Ross Kalling. Opening for Mr. Alexander will be the much anticipated return of The Lovely Carol. Tue. Jan. 10 & 17 at 8:30pm. Tickets are $5-20.

Sunday, January 22
When You Wish Upon a Star. An intimate concert event featuring music from everyone's favorite classic family films, performed by actors from film, animation, and Broadway. Current cast includes Broadway & Disney Channel stars Christy Carlson Romano (Beauty & the Beast, “Even Stevens”, “Kim Possible”) and Carla Renata (The Lion King, “Shake It Up”, CW’s “Heart of Dixie”), Broadway star & recording artist Haviland Stillwell (Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof), and OWN Network & YouTube star Ryan O’Connor. A large portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to a children’s philanthropy of the cast’s choice. Show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $5-30.

Tuesday, January 24
Anjali Bhimani – It’s Happening Again. You know how it goes - I'll never love again...and then suddenly you're Britney Spears, oops I did it again-ing. Join Broadway star Anjali Bhimani for a comic and heartfelt evening of songs of love, loss, lust, and laughs (and sweet potato tater tots...) Featuring Jonny Morrow, Nick Perez, Anthony Starble, and Rob Humphreys. With songs by Anjali Bhimani, Norah Jones, k.d. lang, Ty Taylor, Susan Tedeschi, and more! Don’t miss the artist StageSceneLA calls “One of the richest and most powerful voices you're likely to hear anytime soon." Hedy Weiss of the Chicago Sun-Times writes "Anjali Bhimani is a tiny, breathtaking force of nature." For more information on Miss Bhimani, visit www.AnjaliBhimani.com. Show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $5-15.

February 10-19, 2012
Red Carpet Memories: A Musical Celebration of The Academy Awards. A spectacular concert event featuring all Oscar-nominated songs, right next door to the actual Oscars! Relive your favorite musical movie moments with Fred & Ginger, Judy Garland, the kids from Fame and more! The movies have never sounded this good. 6 performances only, the perfect way to celebrate awards season! The phenomenal cast of Broadway stars and recording artists to be announced soon. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30pm, Sundays at 8pm. Tickets are $10-30.

February 22, 2012
Amir Levi: Closer to Myself. Only a week after Valentine's Day, critically-acclaimed actor Amir Levi performs Closer to Myself: a collection of songs that touch on the different men Amir has loved and lost in his search for Mr. Right. Amir performs covers of songs originally performed by women who have inspired him, including Madonna, Indigo Girls, Bonnie Raitt, Cher; as well as new music by songwriters from Amir's life. Musically Directed and Accompanied by Anthony Starble, this night promises a vulnerable glimpse into the many cycles and punches of love. www.theamirlevi.com. Show starts at 8:30pm. Tickets are $5-15.

For more information about The Coterie’s upcoming events, please visit their official website at www.thecoteriela.com. You can also follow them on Twitter @TheCoterieLA. The Coterie is proudly sponsored by Hollywood Piano Company.