Rrazz Room Announces June Line-Up

The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko San Francisco today announced plans to present four nationally acclaimed artists beginning mid-June: celebrated lesbian comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer in A Bottom On Top, June 19 – 21; recording artist and sister to Barbra Streisand, Rosyln Kind, June 22 – 23; Broadway's original Annie star Andrea McArdle, June 26 – 28; and the Bay Area's own blonde siren of song Sony Holland with a new CD release show, June 29 – 30.  

Suzanne Westenhoefer in A Bottom On Top, June 19 – 21, is well known to Bay Area audiences for her ribald humor and sharp wit on a variety of topical issues from politics to lesbian rights. She's been described as "fearless," "bold," "sparkly," and "hilarious." That's Suzanne Westenhoefer in a nutshell. She made a career about of telling the truth. And the truth is, life is funny, and for Westenhoefer no one is off limits. From her sister's obsession with "Passion of the Christ" to her girlfriend's Herculean thighs, Suzanne tells stories that leave audiences in stitches.  Her one-hour show was filmed live in Indianapolis in front of a crowd as diverse as her material.

Roslyn Kind, June 22 – 23, is familiar to both national and international audiences for her headlining appearances at some of the most prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, The Greek Theater and London's Café Royal.  She began her performing career while still in her teens with the release of her first album, "Give Me You."  A whirlwind of performing activity followed including engagements at the nation's top nightclubs, acclaim from Time magazine and three appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show leading up to her show-stopping New York debut at the Plaza Hotel's legendary Persian Room. On Broadway, she starred in the crowd-pleasing musical revue 3 from Brooklyn.  Other theatrical credits include the Off-Broadway productions Show Me Where the Good Times Are, Leader of the Pack and Ferguson the Tailor.  In 2006, she made her long awaited and rapturously received Carnegie Hall debut with her frequent musical collaborator and friend, Michael Feinstein.  

Andrea McArdle, June 26 – 28, is best known for playing the title role in the 1977 production of Annie. Her breakout performance garnered a Tony Award nomination.  She has continued to perform on Broadway in a variety of productions including, Starlight Express, Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, and State Fair.  Her appearances on Great Performances on PBS include, Broadway Plays Washington on Kennedy Center; My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies and Broadway's Lost Treasures, Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman.  Her regional theater credits include Annie Get Your Gun, They're Playing Our Song, Meet Me in St. Louis, and an international tour of Cabaret. McArdle also performs at nightclubs and cabarets throughout the country.  While in San Francisco, McArdle will perform in the 42nd Street Moon Gala on June 30 at the Alcazar Theatre.

Sony Holland, a CD Release Concert of Swing, Bossas, Ballads & Blues, June 29 – 30, makes her Rrazz Room debut with her next recording of 16 favorite songs. Sony Holland is a singer who knows her way around the standards. With a style that is once sophisticated and emotionally direct, her interpretations of the great American songbook show a deep respect and love for the material while adding an unmistakable spark of personality. Originally from northern Minnesota, Sony fell in love with jazz while spending a year in Paris and has earned a devoted following worldwide with her renditions of standards, contemporary classics, and original songs. She has made the Bay Area her home since 2003, although she now performs internationally, including extensive concert tours and residencies in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Bangkok.

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