BWW Reviews: With His Intimate Frank Sinatra Tribute Show at the Metropolitan Room, RICHARD MALAVET Raises His Vocal Game
by John Hoglund - Jul 19, 2015
Near the end of his exceptional new show, Very Good Years: The Intimate Sinatra at the Metropolitan Room, Richard Malavet recalls famed radio personality William B. Williams who once said: "Frank Sinatra is the most imitated, most listened to, most recognized voice of the 20th century." Williams did not exaggerate. Consequently, in this centennial year of Sinatra's birth, there will be many observations of the man known as "The Voice." For his tribute to Sinatra, Malavet did his homework. In this meticulously researched, respectful homage, he turns his talents to the more personalized aspects of the pop star's recording years, from 1939-1968, when musically, Sinatra became synonymous with songs of heartache and loneliness.
Met Room at Gotham Presents 'Calling All Angels 2' 8/13 & 8/20
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2010
John Hoglund and Sue Matsuki will present Calling All Angels 2 with two special cabaret concerts on Fridays, August 13 and 20 both at 7:00 pm at Metropolitan Room At Gotham. These extraordinary evenings are emergency benefits for cabaret's own Gregory Kennell and offer some of today's most acclaimed and outstanding artists from cabaret and theater. Hosted by John and Sue, the lineup at press time includes: