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Seth Sikes, of whom New York Arts Review said "may well be one of the saviors of the Great American Songbook," will make his Feinstein's at the Nikko debut on Thursday, June 16 (8 p.m.) for one performance only of his critically acclaimed show Seth Sikes Sings Liza Minnelli, an evening of Minnelli's most popular songs.
Hailed as "the best male singer of his generation on the cabaret scene" by Theatre Scene, Sikes will perform many of the show-stopping standards for which Liza is known, along with some lesser known gems. Tickets for Seth Sikes range in price from $45 - $65 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketfly.com. (PLEASE NOTE: FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO IS NOW USING TICKETFLY.COM FOR ALL TICKET PURCHASES)Seth Sikes is one of New York's best known nightclub performers and each of his appearances at Feinstein's/54 Below in New York have sold out. His previous show, which paid tribute to Judy Garland, was named Best Tribute Show by BroadwayWorld.com.Seth Sikes Sings Liza Minnelli debuted in March and garnered critical acclaim across the board. Theater Pizzazz declared, "Sikes is not a Liza imitator and didn't channel her persona, he just very ably performed the music that has made us love Liza all these years."
Liz Smith said, "The place was packed and the crowd went wild. Just like, well - a Liza Minnelli concert!"
Nitelife Exchange said, "He somehow makes everything work together in the moment to create a magically compelling evening of entertainment."
The evening was conceived by Sikes and Tony Award-winning Lyricist Lisa Lambert and will feature orchestrations by Matt Aument, Neil Douglas Reilly and Jesse Vargas.
Before becoming one of New York's most talked-about performers Sikes worked in the theater behind the scenes. He was the Assistant Director of The Nance on Broadway (starring Nathan Lane and directed by Jack O'Brien), and of the Off-Broadway productions of Tribes (directed by David Cromer) and Pageant. His other Assistant Director credits include Sondheim: The Birthday Concert (directed by Lonny Price), and Sweet Bird of Youth (directed by David Cromer and starring Diane Lane).
He directed the original musical Bunked!, which won Outstanding Musical at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2010, as well as The 7th Annual Broadway Beauty Pageant. As a performer, Sikes performed in Fame on 42nd Street Off-Broadway.
Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a wide range of entertainers from stage and screen all within an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. There is a $20 food and beverage minimum per person inside the showroom which guests can use towards cocktails as well as a variety of small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein's at the Nikko, through Restaurant Anzu. Cheese and dessert platters will also be available in the showroom.
Guests of Feinstein's at the Nikko can enjoy a variety of food and beverage options before performances. Kanpai Lounge, located in Hotel Nikko's lobby, offers light cuisine, a full bar and specialty cocktails. Restaurant Anzu, Hotel Nikko's intimate restaurant located on the second floor, serves sustainable California cuisine enhanced with Asian flavors. Restaurant Anzu will also offer Feinstein's at the Nikko guests a special three-course prix-fixe dinner ($45 per person) prior to all performances. Reservations can be made by calling (415) 394-1100.
For additional information on Seth Sikes, visit www.sethsikes.com/.
For additional information on Feinstein's at the Nikko, visit: www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.
