Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Chubby Checker at Feinstein's, Joe Bachana at The Metropolitan Room, and a couple of great open mics!
FEBRUARY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM ADDENDUM Additions to the Metropolitan Room calendar for February 2010.
The legendary CHITA RIVERA will perform at Birdland for six shows only Wednesday, October 14 through Saturday, October 17. The show will feature the multi-Tony Award-winning Broadway star performing selections from her most celebrated musicals including numbers from West Side Story ('America'), Sweet Charity ('Where Am I Going?' and 'Big Spender'), Chicago ('All That Jazz' and 'Nowadays') and The Rink ('Chief Cook and Bottle Washer') and more. Ms. Rivera will be accompanied by a six-piece band led by music director Michael Croiter that includes Andy Ezrin, Jim Donica, Entcho Todorov, Charlie Pillow, Trevor Nuemann.
'And Now I Swing,' the latest solo recording project of the inimitable Tony Award winner Chita Rivera arrives in stores today, October 13. From classic theatre songs to jazz standards, this new album pays homage to Chita's stage legacy while also displaying her passion for jazz. All tracks featured on this album have received new arrangements recorded by New York's finest musicians, reimagining some of Chita's favorite tunes.
The legendary CHITA RIVERA will perform at Birdland for six shows only Wednesday, October 14 through Saturday, October 17. The show will feature the multi-Tony Award-winning Broadway star performing selections from her most celebrated musicals including numbers from West Side Story ('America'), Sweet Charity ('Where Am I Going?' and 'Big Spender'), Chicago ('All That Jazz' and 'Nowadays') and The Rink ('Chief Cook and Bottle Washer') and more. Ms. Rivera will be accompanied by a six-piece band led by music director Michael Croiter that includes Andy Ezrin, Jim Donica, Entcho Todorov, Charlie Pillow, Trevor Nuemann.
STANDARD TIME presents JOHNNY MERCER: OUR HUCKLEBERRY FRIEND A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, be at Zankel Hall on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 7:30 PM Michael Feinstein is the Artistic Director Lucie Arnaz and Capathia Jenkins will be the special guests. With Pianists: Ron Abel Andy Ezrin Johnny Mercer died in 1976. he wrote the lyrics to numerous Broadway shows including St. Louis Woman, L'il Abner, and Saratoga. Tickets are available from $90 at www.carnegiehall.org. 'Multitasking singer, pianist, all-around entertainer, intrepid archivist, and strict watchdog of old-guard pop traditions'-New York Times
On Monday, May 21st and 28th at 7 PM, Melissa Errico returned to Birdland with 'Lullabyes 'N Broadway.'
Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com will present three of Broadway's most entertaining performers in May as part of Broadway at Birdland, a series of 7 PM concerts featuring top Broadway stars and theater songwriters at the legendary Birdland, 315 West 44th Street, NYC.
Melissa Errico will perform at Birdland (315 West 44th Street, NYC) in her show 'then & now' on Monday, December 11th and Tuesday, December 12th at 7 PM.
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