Burnham, Jordan Highlight RRazz Room's September 2010 Line-up

The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko San Francisco, 222 Mason Street (between Ellis and O'Farrell), San Francisco, California 94102, announces its September 2010 events.

Tickets: www.therrazzroom.com / the RRazz room 415.394.1189 / TicketWeb 866.468.3399 or at The Rrazz Room Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 noon to 7pm.

*Unless Otherwise Noted*

Simply BarbraCategory: Nightlife
Cabaret, LGBT, Theatre David Burnham
Wed, Sep 1, 8pm; Thu-Sat, Sep 2-4, 9:45pm; Sun, Sep 5, 7pm
$27.50-35
BARBRA and BURNHAM
Steven Brinberg is the premier Barbra Streisand impressionist, performing his incredible show, Simply Barbra, to international acclaim both on stage and television (and performing twice with none other than Marvin Hamlisch!) as he pays homage to all that is Streisand! Steven does not lip-sync his performances but accurately portrays Streisand with his own voice! With over a decade of performing experience, his amazing show, which is updated annually, has Steven in demand literally worldwide! For this special San Francisco engagement, Steven is thrilled to be joined by guest star David Burnham, star of Broadway's The Light in the Piazza and Wicked.
Steven Brinberg is Simply Barbra and special guest star Broadway's David Burnham
BARBRA and BURNHAM runs for 5 performances only Wednesday, September 1 at 8:00 PM; Thursday-Saturday, September 2-4 at 9:45 PM and Sunday, September 5 at 7:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $27.50-35 with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Barbara and Burnham
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/StevenB10.html

Marlena ShawCategory: Nightlife
Classic Soul, R&B

Thu-Sat, Sep 2-4, 7:30pm
$35
MARLENA SHAW
A Natural Element
Marlena Shaw is among the most versatile and charismatic jazz vocalists on the scene today. Her performances are marked by an artful blend of pop standards and straight-ahead jazz tunes. Her extroverted stage presence gives her an edge over other vocalists, and clearly, singing live before an audience is where she feels most comfortable. Marlena Shaw has recorded music for labels like Blue Note, Cadet, Verve, Columbia & Concord Jazz. With classic tracks such as "California Soul" & "Woman Of The Ghetto," she dazzles audiences with her intimate performance style.
Marlena Shaw "A Natural Element" runs for 3 performances only Thursday-Saturday, September 2-4 at 7:30 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $35 with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Marlena Shaw
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/MarlenaS10.html

Cheryl Bentene and Mark WinklerCategory: Nightlife
Great American Songbook, Jazz, Pop
Tue-Wed, Sep 7-8, 8pm
$35
CHERYL BENTYNE (the dynamic soprano of The Manhattan Transfer) and Mark Winkler
West Coast Cool
While much of the world knows Cheryl Bentyne as one-quarter on the multi-Grammy-winning MANHATTAN TRANSFER, this compelling vocalist has a story all her own - one that includes a solo career that encompasses a variety of musical styles.
Mark Winkler is a platinum award winning singer/lyricist who has had over 150 of his songs recorded and/or sung by such artists as Dianne Reeves, Randy Crawford, Liza Minnelli, Bob Dorough and Lea Salonga. His "Till I Get It Right" was picked as one of the TEN BEST CDs of 2009 by Christopher Loudon in Jazz Times.
End the summer on a high note with two of California's hippest cats and begin the fall by having a ball at the RRazz room.
Cheryl Bentyne (the dynamic soprano of The Manhattan Transfer) and Mark Winkler "West Coast Cool" runs for 2 performances only Tuesday-Wednesday, September 7-8 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $35 with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Cheryl Bentyne (the dynamic soprano of The Manhattan Transfer) and Mark Winkler
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/CherylMark10.html

Bobby CaldwellCategory: Nightlife
Great American Songbook, Jazz, Pop
Thu, Sep 9, 8pm; Fri-Sat, Sep 10-11, 7 and 9:30pm; Sun, Sep 12, 7pm
$45-47.50
BOBBY CALDWELL: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Bobby Caldwell, the man who gave us the timeless hit "What You Won't Do For Love," returns to the RRazz room in his intimate new show "Bobby Caldwell: Up Close and Personal." Bobby will sing his greatest hits and share anecdotes from his storied career, delighting audiences with his legendary voice and his tremendous sense of humor. Don't miss this rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the man who has devoted his entire life to song writing, performing, and most of all, making his fans happy.
Bobby Caldwell runs for 6 performances only Thursday, September 9 at 8:00 PM; Friday-Saturday, September 10-11 at 7:00 and 9:30 PM; Sunday, September 12 at 7:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $45-47.50 with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Bobby Caldwell
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/BobbyC10II.html

Leslie JordanCategory: Nightlife
Comedy, LGBT
Tue, Sep 14, 8pm; Wed-Sat, Sep 15-18, 9:15pm; Sun, Sep 19, 5pm
$40-45
Leslie Jordan
Fresh from the wildly successful Off Broadway run of his play, "My Trip Down the Pink Carpet," Leslie Jordan, star of the hit TV shows "Will and Grace" and "Sordid Lives," returns to his favorite San Francisco premier nightclub the RRazz room for six fabulous nights filled with storytelling and lots of Hollywood dish. Up close and personal, "AN EVENING WITH Leslie Jordan" as always delivers Mr. Jordan's fresh, laugh out loud take on Hollywood, new found fame, addiction, gay culture and his down to earth advice on learning to love oneself!
Leslie Jordan runs for 6 performances only Tuesday, September 14 at 8:00 PM; Wednesday-Saturday, September 15-18 at 9:15 PM and Sunday, September 19 at 5:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $40-55 with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Leslie Jordan
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/LeslieJ10.html

Edna WrightCategory: Nightlife
Classic Soul, R&B, Pop, RockMerry Clayton
Wed-Sat, Sep 15-18, 7:30pm
$40-42.50
EDNA WRIGHT & HONEY CONE and Merry Clayton
Legendary vocalist Edna Wright is thrilled to be bringing the fierce, soul sound of Honey Cone back to San Francisco in an all-new show celebrating the very best of classic R&B. The show will consist of such Honey Cone hits as "Girls, It Ain't Easy," "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show," "The Day I Found Myself," and the unforgettable #1 smash "Want Ads." Come get up close and personal with Edna and her quartet as she wows you with her powerful voice, her timeless music, and her priceless memories from an era when the music was always funky and the singer's really sang. Edna can't wait to provide her fans with a good, old-fashioned evening of "Love, Peace, & Soul.

Legendary recording artist Merry Clayton is delighted to be making her debut at the RRazz room, premiering her thrilling new evening of music: "Songs in the Key of My Life." Ms. Clayton will be performing all of her greatest hits and most requested fan favorites including selections from her albums Gimme Shelter (Ode Records, 1970), Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow (Ode Records, 1975), Merry Clayton (Ode Records, 1971), and her newest release, Miracles (A&M Records, 1994). Don't miss this opportunity to share an intimate evening with the woman who has sung timeless duets with everyone from Elvis Presley, to Bobby Darin, to Mick Jagger, the woman who will always reign as the most regal "Acid Queen," and the woman who famously implored the whole world to "Gimme Shelter"--the one and only Merry Clayton.
Edna Wright & Honey Cone and Merry Clayton runs for 4 performances only Wednesday-Saturday, September 15-18 at 7:30 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $40-42.50 with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to EDNA WRIGHT & Honey Cone and Merry Clayton
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/HoneyCone10.html

New StarsCategory: Nightlife
Cabaret, Great American Songbook, Jazz, Pop
Mon, Sep 20, 8pm
$25
NEW STARS OF THE RRAZZ ROOM produced by LINDA KOSUT and LUA HADAR
Linda Kosut and Lua Hadar, along with Musical Director Barry Lloyd, will present a showcase featuring several up-and-coming rising stars of the jazz and cabaret scene of San Francisco: Benn Bacot, Lauren Haden, Mark Johnson and Diane Kluft. The show will also include performances by Linda, Lua and Barry with a special appearance by Maria Diamond. Come cheer on these new stars as they take the stage of The RRazz Room for the first time. San Francisco vocalists LUA HADAR and LINDA KOSUT are co-founders of KITCHENETTE PRODUCTIONS and the SING OUT LOUD! Master Classes and Workshops. Both of these jazz/cabaret vocalist-entertainers have established reputations for their individual nationally and internationally acclaimed performances.
New Stars of the RRazz room produced by Linda Kosut runs for 1 performance only Monday, September 20 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $25 with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to New Stars of the RRazz room produced by Linda Kosut
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/NewStars10.html

Maria VolanteCategory: Nightlife
Latin, Spoken Word, Tango, World
Tue, Sep 21, 8pm
$28
MARIA VOLONTE
SF Tango

Celebrated Argentine tango singer-songwriter Maria Volonte returns to the Bay Area after thrilling audiences in Argentina and Spain with her show of intimate and sensual tango songs, filled with all the sultry passion of her native Buenos Aires. Deeply steeped in tango's fearless embrace of love, passion and obsession, Volonte creates an intense emotional universe that has thrilled critics and audiences around the world. Winner of the Carlos Gardel Prize, a Latin Grammy nominee and member of the Tango Hall of Fame, Volonte has come a long way from her humble beginnings singing on the streets of Buenos Aires, but still performs each time as if it is her first and last.
Maria Volonte "SF Tango" runs for 1 performance only Tuesday, September 21 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $28 with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Maria Volonte "SF Tango"
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/MariaV10II.html

Mary WilsonCategory: Nightlife
Classic Soul, R&B
Tue-Sat, Sep 22-25, 8pm; Sun, Sep 26, 7pm
$40-45 ($50-55 Limited VIP)
Mary Wilson of The Supremes
Mary Wilson is bringing her 'Supreme' and 'Up Close' show to the RRazz room at Hotel Nikko. Many fans remember Ms. Wilson for her 12 No. 1 hits with The Supremes. At the same time, Ms. Wilson has cultivated many new fans with her evening of jazz and popular standards, "Up Close." This time around, those fans lucky enough to be in the San Francisco area this September can see a little of both. Come join Ms. Wilson in this intimate venue as she brings hits from the '60s and '70s and belts out her favorite classic ballads.
Mary Wilson of The Supremes runs for 5 performances only Tuesday-Saturday, September 22-25 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, September 26 at 7:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $40-45 ($50-55 Limited VIP) with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Mary Wilson of The Supremes
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/MaryW10.html

Erich BergenCategory: Nightlife
Comedy, Great American Songbook, LGBT, Pop, Theatre
Fri, Sep 24, 10pm
$25 ($50 Limited VIP includes a signed CD, meet & greet and champagne toast
Erich Bergen
An Evening Of Music And Entertainment
Following his critically acclaimed performance as Bob Gaudio in the San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas casts of the hit musical Jersey Boys, and his recent stint on television's Gossip Girl, performer Erich Bergen returns to the Bay Area with a brand new nightclub act full of fantastic songs and big laughs. Featuring music from both the Great American Songbook and the current top 40 charts, Erich's rule-breaking show is reminiscent of those by such varied performers as Peter Allen, Sammy Davis Jr, with a dash of the dry humor of Tom Lehrer. The Las Vegas Sun recently said, "Bergen is a great singer, musician and showman, but his humor is what caught me. He's one funny dude." Don't miss this opportunity to see Erich Bergen live, as he returns to San Francisco for the first time since 2007. And who knows maybe he'll bring some special surprise guests....
Erich Bergen "An Evening Of Music And Entertainment" runs for 1 performance only Friday, September 24 at 10:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $25 with a two-drink minimum ($50 Limited VIP includes a signed CD, meet & greet and champagne toast). For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Erich Bergen "An Evening Of Music And Entertainment"
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/ErichB10.html

Kate ClintonCategory: Nightlife
Comedy, LGBT, Theatre
Sat, Sep 25, 8pm
$37.50-47.50
The Rrazz Room Concert Series at The Marines' Memorial Theatre presents:
Kate Clinton in "Lady Ha Ha!"
Start your new decade dance with Kate Clinton - comic without borders, wake-up artist, and the original reality gatecrasher. See Kate perform her world-famous burlesque Bubble Wrap Dance as she gleefully pops the air out of deniers and disruptors, birthers and dearthers, conservadems and bibliocrats, the -stans and the bans, spine flu and whine flu, ex-gays and A-gays, the audacity of nope and of course, the pope. All material fully digitalized and gorgeously styled by the Haus of Ha. One of the first out gay comedians in the US, Kate Clinton has performed nationally since 1981 from Joe's Pub in New York City to the Park West in Chicago to the Herbst Theater in San Francisco, and back to New York for several off-Broadway runs, with hundreds of Comedy Club dates in between. Her two decades plus of material are on record in her eight comedy collections and three books.
Kate Clinton in "Lady Ha Ha!" runs for 1 performance only Saturday, September 25 at 8:00 PM. The Marines' Memorial Theatre is located at 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California 94102. Tickets are $37.50-47.50. (Additional $5.00 at the door the night of the show) For reservations call 415.771.6900 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
http://www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com/
Dedicated link to Kate Clinton in "Lady Ha Ha!"
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/KateC10.html

Matthew MartinCategory: Nightlife
Comedy, Drag, Great American Songbook, LGBT, Theatre
Sat, Sep 25, 10:30pm
$30
MATTHEW MARTIN
All Singing, All Dancing, All Dead
Matthew Martin is keeping Hollywood history alive and well, and he will be conjuring the Late Greats of the Silver Screen in his new show ALL SINGING, ALL DANCING, ALL DEAD! Come see his incomparable incarnation of Bette Davis which has received critical acclaim in multiple stage productions in San Francisco, New York, London and Los Angeles. Martin also resurrects Katharine Hepburn in her full majestic glory; breathes life into Miss Peggy Lee's sultry song styling; revives Judy Garland's inimitable voice and presence, and as a dynamic dancer, Martin sizzles the stage with the tornado tapping of the legendary Ann Miller. Martin memorializes the immortals in tribute to the timeless classics when stars were truly stars!!! Special guests include Tom Shaw on piano and Roberta Drake on drums.
Matthew Martin "All Singing, All Dancing, All Dead" runs for 1 performance only Saturday, September 25 at 10:30 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $30 with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Matthew Martin "All Singing, All Dancing, All Dead"
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/MatthewM10.html

Janis PaigeCategory: Nightlife
Cabaret, Great American Songbook, LGBT, Pop, Theatre
Sun, Sep 26, 3pm; Mon, Sep 27, 8pm
$35 ($45 Limited VIP, which includes private meet & greet)
Janis Paige
Stage, Screen & Television Legend Performs A One-Woman Show
Janis Paige is the consummate entertainer, whose career spans every facet of show business, from film (Silk Stockings, Please Don't Eat the Daisies) and theater (The Pajama Game, Here's Love, Mame) to television (It's Always Jan, General Hospital, Santa Barbara) and nightclubs. She's made her mark from Hollywood to Broadway and countless cities in between, stealing the hearts of millions in hundreds of performances and appearances over seven decades.
Her latest act, a one-woman show about her life and career, arrives at the RRazz room in San Francisco this September. A captivating chanteuse and storyteller, Ms. Paige will share favorite songs and recount tales from her lifetime in the limelight -- from growing up during the Great Depression to achieving her dream of Hollywood stardom to the personal and professional triumphs, losses and laughs of a long and highly successful career in the entertainment industry. The insightful and down-to-earth Ms. Paige will take her audience along for a revealing, poignant, witty and unforgettable journey.
Janis Paige "Stage, Screen & Television Legend Performs A One-Woman Show runs for 2 performances only Sunday, September 26 at 3:00 PM and Monday, September 27 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $35 ($45 Limited VIP, which includes private meet & greet) with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Janis Paige "Stage, Screen & Television Legend Performs A One-Woman Show
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/JanisP10.html

Bud E. LuvCategory: Nightlife
Cabaret, Comedy, Great American Songbook, Lounge, Pop
Tue, Sep 28, 8pm
$30
BUD E. LUV
The RRazz room is proud to present a man who has graced stages worldwide for over 30 years. The themes from the movies. The songs from the Broadway shows. The hit records he's written for Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Tony Orlando, Robert Goulet. Let's bring him on right now. The King of Swing. The Father of Folk. The Daddy of Disco. The man who put the Boss in the Bossa Nova. Ladies and Gentlemen, he's not having a perfect hair day, he's having a perfect hair decade. Would you welcome to the stage the world's greatest entertainer and San Francisco's own ....THE FABULOUS BUD E. LUV
The Fabulous Bud E. Luv runs for 1 performance only Tuesday, September 26 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $30 with a two-drink minimum . For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Bud E. Luv
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/BudELuv10II.html

Jonathan PoretzCategory: Nightlife
Great American Songbook, Lounge, Pop
Wed, Sep 29, 8pm
$30
JONATHAN PORETZ
What happened in Vegas comes to the RRazz room! Jonathan Poretz, who has starred as Frank Sinatra in the long-running show, "The Rat Pack is Back," celebrates the carefree spirit and fun filled nightlife that epitomized the casino lounges of the swinging 60s. Backed by his jazz and swing-infused quartet, Jonathan creates an intimate after-hours atmosphere, weaving the Great American Standards with stories about the men and women who composed and performed these wonderful songs. And just like the Vegas lounge scene made famous by legends such as Louis Prima and Keely Smith, expect the unexpected. You never know what might happen or who will show up for a guest appearance. Performing with Jonathan are Lee Bloom on piano, Jeff Neighbor on bass, Kent Bryson on drums and Jeff Sanford on reeds.
Jonathan Poretz runs 1 performance only Wednesday, September 29 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $30 with a two-drink minimum . For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Jonathan Poretz
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/JonathanP10.html

Jon SecadaCategory: Nightlife
Latin, Pop, R&B
Thurs-Sat, Sep 30-Oct 2, 8pm; Sun, October 3, 7pm
$40-55
Jon Secada
From his early days writing and performing with Gloria Estefan, to his his triple platinum selling self-titled debut album, Jon Secada (SBK/EMI/1991), to his multiple top-charting singles such as "Just Another Day," "Angel," and "Do You Believe In Us," and his celebrated performances on Broadway in the musicals Grease and Cabaret, Jon Secada is a music icon much embraced by audiences and critics. Jon is thrilled to bring his intimate new show to the RRazz room this fall. Backed by a trio, Jon will be performing organic, acoustic arrangements of his greatest hits, as well as offering spiced-up renditions of American popular songs as heard on his new digital release, Classics (Big Three Records/2010). Jon hopes his fans will join him for this very special, sublimely intimate evening of big hits, Latin favorites, and engaged storytelling in San Francisco.
Jon Secada runs for 4 performances only Thursday-Saturday, September 30-October 2 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, October 3 at 7:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $40-45 with a two-drink minimum. For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Jon Secada
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/JonS10.html

The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo and Freda Payne. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Doors open 90 minutes prior to show. The RRazz room is a two-drink minimum, all-ages venue, and tickets are non-refundable. Limited Club R VIP Memberships available: 415.394.1189 or Kris@TheRrazzRoom.com

Additional helpful information: The RRazz room Lounge and Bar is open daily at 2 pm. Dress Code is upscale casual. Inappropriate attire is: ripped jeans, flip-flops, baseball caps and jerseys. No audio nor video recording without prior approval. Please silence cell phones and refrain from use during performances. With a RRazz Room validation, parking at the Mason O'Farrell Garage is $10 (up to five hours) and $15 (up to ten hours). Enter the garage from Mason or O'Farrell Streets.

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