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Elli sings at “Honor Thy Father” at The Metropolitan Room 01.12.16
Elli was asked to sing at
The Metropolitan Room
Tuesday, January 12th 2016
for
“HONOR THY FATHER”
A celebration of all fathers
and the story of the life of one sole survivor in particular, Bernie’s Father, Murray Furshpan
with the always amazing, Barry Levitt on the piano
The evening featured Julie Budd, Anita Gillette, Mark Nadler, Sara Zahn, Jim Brochu, Tom Gamblin, Elli thekingofbroadway, Lina Orfanos, Liz Mckendry, and Gary Crawford, Denise Spann-Morgan and Steve Schalchlin with Barry Levitt on the Piano
“The evening featured many singers who had relatives that experienced the horrors of the Holocaust, some relating their own family histories.
Steve Schalchlin, at the piano, opened with self-penned “Somebody Save Me a Seat,” the evening progressing as musical director Barry Levitt took over; singers offering up songs centered around love of family with great heart, emotion and memories such as Gary Crawford’s rendition of Steven Lutvak’s “Museums;” Lina Orfanos sung in Hebrew; Mark Nadler offered a one-of-a-kind “Ragtime;” Elli the King of Broadway sang Jerry Herman’s “Shalom” and “Milk and Honey” and Denise Spann-Morgan soared on the Exodus song, “This Land is Mine.”
Throughout, Bernie continued speaking about the man with endless soul and talent as a plasterer and craftsman – who plied his skills to such a degree that he was sought after to renovate John Lennon’s kitchen and bath. But most importantly, Murray was a Mensch (a person of integrity and honor).” from http://www.theaterpizzazz.com/honor-thy-father/
Original Video taken by Brad Naprixas
Elli sings a medley from Jerry Herman’s “Milk and Honey”
REVISED PRESS RELEASE: Two Concerts – “Barbara Cook” and “Holiday Belles: with Leslie Uggams, Christine Andreas & Marilyn Maye”
BARBARA COOK SHOW CANCELLED!!!!
PLEASE SEE UPDATE HERE
BROADWAY AND CONCERT LEGEND
BARBARA COOK RETURNS TO TOWN HALL
ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 AT 8 PM
Tickets go on sale September 23rd at 12 noon at Town Hall and via Ticketmaster
Photo by Denise Winters
Legendary concert artist and Kennedy Center Honoree BARBARA COOK returns to New York City’s Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street (between 6th Avenue & Broadway,) on Thursday, November 14th at 8 PM with a new evening of song (and stories) as she continues to explore her newly developed repertoire of jazz and swing while also reprising her now-classic renditions of songs from Broadway and the Great American Songbook.
The evening is presented by Joanne and Bernie Furshpan of Furshpan Productions. Bernie is Managing Partner of Metropolitan Room and has produced and promoted historic concert events, with his company Big Fish Productions, at Avery Fisher Hall and Hammerstein Ballroom. He said, “I am honored to present the legendary Barbara Cook at Town Hall. The intimate setting brings her even closer to her adoring audience.”
Considered “Broadway’s favorite ingenue” during the heyday of the Broadway musical, Ms. Cook launched a second career as a concert and recording artist. She has been honored with the Tony, Grammy, Drama Desk and New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, has been designated a Living New York Landmark, and was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame.
A 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree, Miss Cook recently returned to the Broadway stage after a 23-year absence, and was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the musical Sondheim on Sondheim. Ms. Cook’s latest solo recording, Loverman, was released by DRG Records.
Tickets for BARBARA COOK AT TOWN HALL will be available beginning Sept 23, 2013 at 12 noon. To purchase tickets, please visit thetownhall.org/index.php, The Town Hall Box Office, Ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster outlet. To order by phone, please call Ticketmaster at (800) 982.2787. Orchestra (A-D) $85; Orchestra (E-J) $70, Orchestra (K-U) $65; Balcony/Loge $70 and Balcony $55
MUSIC/CONCERT LISTINGS INFORMATION
BARBARA COOK AT TOWN HALL November 14 at 8 PM 123 West 43rd Street (between 6th Avenue & Broadway) To order by phone, call Ticketmaster at (800) 982.2787 orwww.ticketmaster.com. Orchestra: $85, $70, $65; Balcony/Loge $70, $55
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For More Info: http://thetownhall.org/event/470-barbara-cook
For Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/Barbara-Cook-tickets/artist/1471050
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Contact: Bernie Furshpan
Bernie@metropolitanroom.com
631.383.3943
ALSO: A Second Amazing Evening:
Dec 19th – Three Legendary Ladies of Song – Holiday Belles with Leslie Uggams, Christine Andreas and Marilyn Maye. Ring in the holidays in this special one night only musical feast. Three show biz musical legends join together in a concert celebrating life, love, and great songs!
HURRY… GET YOUR SEATS TODAY >> http://www.ticketmaster.com/Holiday-Belles-tickets/artist/1373649
Video Interview: The Metropolitan Room’s Bernie Furshpan
Shifting focus slightly we got to sit down for an Interview with Bernie Furshpan Owner/Managing Partner of the Metropolitan Room about the amazing changes and additions he has made since taking over almost a year ago. Plus, we answer the burning question, Why the Chandeliers?
We also have a scoop: Your 2 Drink minimum at the Metropolitan Room will soon include Fine Kosher wines suitable for the most discerning pallets! Kosher Wine!
