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Legendary composer and lyricist Johnny Mercer's tremendous musical accomplishments were celebrated by the New York Pops, along with some very special guests, in a concert on November 20 at Carnegie Hall.
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 takes a look at some terrific upcoming shows including Klea Blackhurst at the Snapple Theater Center, Hilary Kole at Bemelmans Bar, and Andrea Marcovicci at the Oak Room.
Legendary composer and lyricist Johnny Mercer's tremendous musical accomplishments were celebrated by the New York Pops, along with some very special guests, in a concert on November 20 at Carnegie Hall.
Following the great success of her spring engagement, dynamic singer Cindy Marchionda returns by very popular demand to The Laurie Beechman Theater for a four month series of Saturdays that began August 15 and continues Nov.
Tonight, November 20, The New York Pops celebrates the centenary of the birth of lyricist and composer Johnny Mercer with a special concert at Carnegie Hall.
Following the great success of her spring engagement, dynamic singer Cindy Marchionda returns by very popular demand to The Laurie Beechman Theater on Saturday, November 21st with her sensational show, "live at the beechman!" at 8:00 pm.
Visiting New York from more than 80 cities across America, 100 talented performers, ages 10-17 will be featured in the New York Pop's Too Marvelous for Words: A Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert on Friday, November 20 at Carnegie Hall.
Continuing its tradition of celebrating the arts, Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Brian Stokes Mitchell, Capathia Jenkins, Marvin Hamlisch and Donna McKechnie among others in discussion and performance this month.
Legendary composer and lyricist Johnny Mercer's extensive musical accomplishments will be celebrated by the New York Pops, along with some very special guests, in a concert held on November 20 at Carnegie Hall.
Legendary composer and lyricist Johnny Mercer's extensive musical accomplishments will be celebrated by the New York Pops, along with some very special guests, in a concert held on November 20 at Carnegie Hall.
Lee Lessack and Linda Purl bring a celebration of Johnny Mercer to the Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, November 23-25.
On what would have been Johnny Mercer's 100th birthday - November 18, 2009 - and to celebrate the 40th Anniversary season of the 92nd Street Y's American Songbook series, Lyrics & Lyricists, 92Y presents a one-night-only, all-star performance of I Remember You: A Lyrics & Lyricists Centennial Tribut
Marilyn: Forever Blonde, The Marilyn Monroe Story in Her Own Words and Music, the acclaimed, award-winning one woman play featuring 17 songs comprising the life of Marilyn Monroe, is to get its West End premiere at Leicester Square Theatre from Tuesday October 20 to Wednesday November 18.
Visiting New York from more than 80 cities across America, 100 talented performers, ages 10-17 will be featured in the New York Pop's Too Marvelous for Words: A Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert on Friday, November 20 at Carnegie Hall.
The 92nd Street Y has announced casting for the 2010 season of Lyrics & Lyricists.
Continuing its tradition of celebrating the arts, Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Brian Stokes Mitchell, Capathia Jenkins, Marvin Hamlisch and Donna McKechnie among others in discussion and performance this month.
ANDREA MARCOVICCI - the celebrated singer and actress lauded as 'the greatest cabaret star of her generation' by The International Herald Tribune and 'the epitome of elegance and showbiz savvy' by Variety - will celebrate the 2009 Johnny Mercer Centennial with the New York premiere of her new show '
Singer/songwriter Michael Feinstein was appointed today as the new director of Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Continuing its tradition of celebrating the arts, Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Brian Stokes Mitchell, Capathia Jenkins, Marvin Hamlisch and Donna McKechnie among others in discussion and performance this month.
Camp Broadway® Kids chorus will break from rehearsal to celebrate the life and legacy of one of America's favorite lyricists and composers, Johnny Mercer.
