John Pizzarelli-Stage and Screen; Let The Music Play-Allan Nicholls; Songbook Sundays – Deborah Grace Winer Dizzy’s; MAC Awards; Bistro Awards; Mira Sorvino-Cafe Carlyle
Fans of Broadway’s rock musicals have an extraordinary opportunity to hear their favorite songs in the debut performance of LET THE MUSIC PLAY on Friday, April 14, one show only, 9:30 PM at The Green Room 42, 570 Tenth Avenue, New York City (inside Yotel, 4th floor). Tickets on sale now. The show stars Allan Nicholls, who reprises his Broadway leading roles in HAIR, INNER CITY/MOTHER GOOSE, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND ON THE ROAD while bringing a fresh approach to the music that rocked a generation and beyond. To purchase performance tickets: https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/show/details/C6gqLxxGaaNEOBPVCINq/1681522200000
John Pizzarelli, one of the most acclaimed interpreters of classic and modern song, continues the evolution of the standards songbook and celebrates the 40th anniversary of his debut recording and his new album Stage and Screen in concert at Birdland Jazz Club, April 25–29. Joining him are his trio with bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson. Out April 21, 2023 via Palmetto Records, Stage and Screen finds inspiration in classic songs from Broadway musicals and Hollywood films. The cleverly chosen repertoire spans nearly nine decades also celebrating the 40th anniversary of Pizzarelli’s 1983 debut recording, I’m Hip (Please Don’t Tell My Father). www.BirdlandJazz.com
Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s with A LITTLE BIT OF LERNER AND LOEWE on Sunday, March 26th at 5 PM and 7:30 PM at Dizzy’s Club.A Little Bit of Lerner and Loewe swings the legendary songs of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe as Jazz at Lincoln Center American Songbook celebrates the first week of spring at Dizzy’s Club. This Songbook Sundays jam party heats up the legendary tunes with a fresh jazz take on such hits as My Fair Lady, Brigadoon, Camelot, Gigi and Paint Your Wagon. (also live streamed) To purchase, visit: Jazz.org/dizzys
Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning actress Mira Sorvino is set to debut at Café Carlyle, June 13 – June 17. The show entitled “My Life in 20 Songs” will be a night of the music and stories that shaped Mira. Mira Sorvino can currently be seen as “Rosemary” in the Starz horror-comedy series Shining Vale from creators Jeff Astrof and Sharon Horgan, and in Ryan Murphy’s critically acclaimed anthology series American Crime Story: Impeachment for FX, as Monica Lewinsky’s mother “Marcia Lewis”. Reservations can be made online via Tock. Café Carlyle is located in The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel (35 East 76th Street, at Madison Avenue).
The 37th Annual MAC Awards will take place on April 4 @ 7:30 pm at Symphony Space. Tickets on sale at: www.macnyc.com
38th Bistro Awards takes place on April 17 @ 7 pm at Gotham Comedy Club (208 W. 23 St. NYC) Visit www.BistroAwards.com for information and tickets
Featured Image: Allan Nicholls
