Audra Mae News

Upright Cabaret producers Chris Isaacson and Shane Sheel will present a trio of shows entitled Upright Cabaret's Wicked Summer Nights: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road at the Ford Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, beginning in June. The shows will star pivotal performers and figures that have created and shaped Wicked, the powerhouse Broadway musical which tells the story of the two witches of Oz long before Dorothy showed up. All three shows will be directed by Upright Cabaret Artistic Director Billy Porter.

Upright Cabaret, the popular Los Angeles theatrical showcase featuring an eclectic mix of artists from stage, screen and the recording world, is presenting Broadway star Eden Espinosa as she debuts her solo show, Eden Espinosa- ME, in New York City.

After nearly three months off the stage, We are very proud to say that L.A.'s famed Upright Cabaret returns to Los Angeles with a brand spanking' new version of their 'Revue' which will debut with a star-studded line-up of talent directed by Upright's new Artistic Director and Broadway/Recording star Billy Porter.

L.A.'s famed Upright Cabaret kicked off their 2nd Season of star-studded poolside concert events at the new Ace Hotel & Swim Club with two sold out evenings with the stars under the stars! Featuring Broadway stars Eden Espinosa (Broadway: Wicked, Brooklyn, Hair, L.A. cast of Wicked), Shoshana Bean (Broadway: Wicked, Hairspray), Daniel Reichard (Broadway: Jersey Boys, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas), Tim Draxl (Australian Cabaret star), Leslie Odom, Jr. (Broadway: Rent, CSI, star of new George Lucas film 'Red Tails'), Audra Mae (singer/songwriter, FX's Sons of Anarchy), Jake Simpson (2x Star Search Grand Champion) with special guest Michael Sherwood (son of Legendary Band Leader Bobby Sherwood).

On February 27 & 28, 2009 at 8pm - L.A.'s famed Upright Cabaret returns to the desert to kick-off 2nd season of star-studded poolside concert events at the new Ace Hotel & Swim Club with an all-star cast including Broadway's Eden Espinosa, Shoshana Bean, Daniel Reichard and many more!

On February 27 & 28, 2009 at 8pm - L.A.'s famed Upright Cabaret returns to the desert to kick-off 2nd season of star-studded poolside concert events at the new Ace Hotel & Swim Club with an all-star cast including Broadway's Eden Espinosa, Shoshana Bean, Daniel Reichard and many more!

On January 11, 2009 at 11:00pm, L.A.'s Upright Cabaret makes their New York City debut featuring a lineup of talent that includes Ugly Betty's Michael Urie and Weeds Hunter Parrish, and directed by Upright's new Resident Director and Broadway/Recording star Billy Porter at Joe's Pub.

On January 11, 2009 at 11:00pm, L.A.'s Upright Cabaret makes their New York City debut featuring a lineup of talent that includes Ugly Betty's Michael Urie and Weeds Hunter Parrish, and directed by Upright's new Resident Director and Broadway/Recording star Billy Porter at Joe's Pub.

Upright Cabaret transformed into a winter wonderland of song last week as producers/hosts Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel presented their 4th Annual HOLIDAY BLOWOUT 2008. This highly anticipated yearly event featured over 40 of Los Angeles' most talented performers, three Music Directors including Upright's Chris Bratten and guests Ben Toth and Gerald Sternbach, and welcomed over 700 patrons who came to be entertained on these four incredible evenings of cuisine, style and song.

The Jim Henson Studios in Hollywood, CA was transformed into an Old Hollywood 1920s Classic Themed Party, replete with breathtaking 20-foot-high Art Deco silver statues and other stunning decorative ornaments from the period, as guests attending the Hollywood Arts Council's Historic Sold-Out 30th Anniversary Black-Tie Gala and 22nd Annual Charlie Awards strolled down a 30-foot-long Red Carpet to a cozy and intimate Outdoor Courtyard Reception and Silent Auction, later followed by an elegant three-course catered Dinner and Awards Show, held on the Jim Henson Studios' Sound Stage on Saturday, March 29, 2008.

Upright Cabaret continued their season of star-studded performances poolside at the Viceroy Hotel with a line-up which included recently wrapped Wicked star Eden Espinosa and Rockstar: Inxs' Ty Taylor...

Upright Cabaret's always sold-out audience was greeted a special treat on Monday, September 24th when producers Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel along with music director Trapper Felides welcomed Stephen Oremus and friends to Eat on Sunset...

This September, Upright Cabaret returns to the place it all began for a festival of new generation cabaret. From a Broadway Diva to a Goddess...from a future Fashion Mogul to a Farm Girl. Shane Scheel, Chris Isaascson and Trapper Felides are thrilled to present an eclectic mix of some of the hottest talent in the country...

Los Angeles' celebrated Upright Cabaret presented another stellar night of outdoor entertainment at EAT on SUNSET at Gower Studios in Hollywood August 25 with performances from Valarie Pettiford, local favorite Audra Mae and Shoshana Bean...

With West Hollywood hotspot La Boheme Restaurant going through a remodeling phase, Upright Cabaret has taken their show outdoors for the warm summer months and on August 10, 2007 they performed at EAT on SUNSET at Gower Studios in Hollywood, with stars including Shoshana Bean, Julie Reiber and Chad Kimball turning out for the event...

This Summer, Café La Boheme (Upright Cabaret's home for 2 years) is 'having a little work done' and the Upright Boys are taking their show on the road during the brief hiatus and EAT on SUNSET at Gower Studios in Hollywood is their first stop!...

Upright Cabaret in Los Angeles ended their summer run at La Boheme Restaurant with performers from Wicked and Jersey Boys...

Upright Cabaret put on a night of Judy Garland songs celebrating LA Pride Weekend with stars and even Garland relatives turning out for the evening at La Boheme restaurant in West Hollywood on June 8...

Upright Cabaret will celebrate LA Pride Weekend with an all-star tribute to the legendary Judy Garland on June 8, featuring one of her relatives and Upright regular, Audra Mae...

UPRIGHT Cabaret celebrated Mothers' Day with a night full of love and care May 11 at La Boheme restaurant in West Hollywood, with Shoshana Bean and Ken Page joining in on the fun...