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Metropolitan Room presents Micaela Leon's Trance Atlantic, a collection of songs associated with Josephine Baker, Jane Birkin and Marlene Dietrich -- three distinct sexual icons of the 20th century who found their greatest success and fulfillment in foreign lands. Leon, who came to New York via London from her native Stuttgart, explores her own urge to find her identity in a home away from home. Learn more...

Vocalist Marcus Goldhaber plays the Metropolitan Room. A rising star known for his stylish, intelligent interpretation of jazz standards, Marcus will sing a wide variety of classic songs, plus originals from his upcoming album Take Me Anywhere. Learn more...

Broadway star Tammy Grimes has won two Tony Awards on only two nominations: in 1961 for playing the title character, Molly Brown, in The Unsinkable Molly Brown; and in 1970 as Best Actress (Dramatic) for a revival of Noel Coward's Private Lives. She has entertained at various New York City nightclubs and recorded several albums of songs. Learn more...

The Metropolitan Room presents Broadway Voices. This quartet of talented singers, all of whom are members of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus, will be singing the music of long-running songwriting duo Richard Maltby and David Shire (Closer Than Ever, Starting Here/Starting Now). Learn more...

Patti Wicks, an accomplished jazz pianist and vocalist, performs selections from the Great American Songbook and jazz standards featuring compositions of Peggy Lee and Marvin Fisher and Jack Segal, accompanied by bassist Linc Milliman. Back Stage calls Wicks "a class act not to be missed." Learn more...

The Metropolitan Room presents Joe Bachana. Known as a cabaret singer and talented pianist, Joe is also an accomplished songwriter specializing in love ballads. He'll be performing his original songs, backed by a five-piece band. Learn more...

The Metropolitan Room welcomes Scott Barbarino & The Bev-Naps. The acclaimed comedy musical ensemble, newly reunited, mixes tight harmonies with wacky, campy schtick. Two-time MAC award winners, their repertoire includes such tunes as "Ain't That A Kick In The Head?", "You Belong To Me", and "Sea Cruise". Learn more...

The Metropolitan Room is proud to present Andrea McArdle. Andrea first attracted international fame as the original star of Broadway's Annie. She's since matured into one of the theater and cabaret world's very best singers, her strong voice supported by limitless charisma. She'll be singing Broadway and jazz hits, and reflecting on her career. Learn more...

Always a crowd-pleaser, Stephanie and Hod have been touring and recording together for over 28 years, with recent appearances at Jazz at Lincoln Center and numerous other top venues. Both individually recognized in the Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz as among the top jazz performers in the world today, Stephanie and Hod swing the American songbook in a straight-ahead and pleasing style. Learn more...

Mary Foster Conklin returns to the Metropolitan Room with a special one-night-only encore performance of theater music by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, whose legendary rock and roll hits overshadowed a unique catalog of dark art songs, first recorded by Peggy Lee on her Mirrors album in 1976. Learn more...

The Metropolitan Room presents acclaimed jazz singer Laurie Krauz. Backed by her long-time collaborator Daryl Kojak and his eponymous Quintet, she'll be presenting songs from Tapestry Rewoven, her upcoming jazz re-imagining of Carole King's legendary album Tapestry. Known for her powerful voice and fluid improvisation, Laurie is the 2007 and 2008 MAC Award winner for Best Female Jazz Vocalist. Learn more...

One of the top cabaret/saloon singers in the country, Craig Pomranz is an institution in New York. Hear him sing a mix of old standards and new songs, plus selections from his latest album. Learn more...

Lina Koutrakos presents her newest cabaret show, Torch. Accompanied by pianist Rick Jensen, the 2007 MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs) Award winner for Best Major Artist will interpret the classic torch songs that inspired her musical career. Learn more...

When Tom Wopat began his career as the star of TV's The Dukes of Hazzard, few expected he would one day become one of Broadway's most successful leading men. But he's done just that, following up an acclaimed turn in Chicago with a starring role in current Tony nominee A Catered Affair. He's also an acclaimed cabaret performer, as he will demonstrate in this show at the Metropolitan Room. Learn more...

Micaela Leon presents her new cabaret show, Tigers, Muses & Jasmine - The Wild Heroines of Weimar Berlin. The show intersperses songs by Friedrich Hollaender, Mischa Spoliansky, Hanns Eisler and Kurt Weill with the words, ideas and signature gestures of a remarkable rogues gallery of eight female icons of the legendary cabaret scene that thrived in Germany between the two World Wars -- including Marlene Dietrich, Anita Berber and Valeska Gert. Learn more...

Darkly elegant, psychedelic and sophisticated, Adam & Mia dramatically interpret a wide range of songs from the pop and classical canons. "Underground crooner" Adam Dugas sings as harpist Mia Theodoratus strums and plucks the strings of her harp. They attack material by Syd Barrett, Leonard Cohen, Radiohead, Kraftwerk, Irving Berlin and the Baroque art songs of Henry Purcell. Learn more...

Academy Award nominee and two-time Golden Globe winner Karen Black presents the New York premiere of her new one-woman show after performing to critical acclaim last year in Washington, DC. Telling stories and singing musical numbers from Janis Joplin to Stephen Sondheim, Black takes the audience on a journey through the highs and lows of her career. Learn more...

A native New Yorker with an international flair, Libra Audrey Sene is a renowned singer and actress who has performed at a wide variety of venues including New York's Studio 54. Her sultry, smooth voice has also been heard all over the world, from Egypt to Nigeria, Germany and Israel. Learn more...

Lucy Shropshire, one of today's most exciting performers, takes the stage at the Metropolitan Room to tackle the many dimensions of that most powerful of emotions: love. Under the direction of Jim Semmelman, Lucy and musical director David Shenton will lead audiences on an unforgettable journey through jazz, contemporary, Broadway and standard songs all dealing with the mysteries and wonders of love. Learn more...

Olivia Stevens brings her internationally acclaimed one-woman show to the Metropolitan Room after sold-out performances in Europe and New York. Stevens portrays Zarah Leander, the biggest film and recording star in the Third Reich. This sparkling and riveting show depicts a woman torn between artistry and politics, who was both idolized and hated--and whose songs remain unforgettable to this day. Learn more...

The Metropolitan room presents Broadway veteran and cabaret star Bill McKinley in his latest show, Does a Bear Sing in the Woods? It's a musical homage to hirsute men and the people who love them. Learn more...

Celebrate Valentine's Day by joining Broadway actor-singer Michael Winther (Mamma Mia, 1776, Songs From An Unmade Bed; 2006 Drama Desk Nominee, Best Solo Performance) and one of Broadway's top musical directors, Kimberly Grigsby (Grease, Spring Awakening, Light In The Piazza) with special guest, Sally Wilfert (William Finn's Make Me A Song) for a unique, romantic evening of new love songs by some of our best emerging contemporary theater composers and lyricists. Learn more...

Nashville, Robert Altman's sweeping, satirical portrait of a political convention in the American South, is widely considered one of the greatest films in American cinema. It's also known for its beloved soundtrack, whose songs include the Academy Award-winning "I'm Easy". Daryl Glenn and Jo Lynn Burks, backed by an all-star band, pay tribute to the film and its songs at the Metropolitan Room. Learn more...

The Fabulous Pink Flamingos have garnered unanimous praise for their shows, which blend nostalgia, humor, and incredible three-part harmony. In 2006 they were awarded the Back Stage Bistro Award for Outstanding Vocal Group, as well as being nominated for a Night Life Award. In their new show, Revival!: The Gospel According to The Fabulous Pink Flamingos, they put their customary spin on religious music. Learn more...

With her glowing new celebration of Miss Peggy Lee, Jeanne MacDonald proves herself an artist with both the sensibility and sensitivity to convey the essence of this legend, weaving her spell with finesse. MacDonald has earned a reputation as one of the finest singers on the New York cabaret scene today. Learn more...

The Metropolitan Room hosts singer Mercedes Hall, who will be singing songs from her new album, Pure Emotion. Jazz Times described her blues-influences sound as "(a) rich blend of Dinah Washington sass, Lena Horne sophistication and Cleo Lane musicality". Learn more...

The Metropolitan Room presents the unique work of singer and cellist Trevor Exter. His music draws from jazz, rock, classical, and soul influences, presenting a journey into the less-traveled corners of roots and rootlessness. He's lived on four continents, and performed with a wide array of bands and classical ensembles. Learn more...

Uptown Express has been delighting concert and cabaret audiences under the direction of James Followell, ever since this dynamic pops vocal group was first born out of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus. The group's diverse repertoire ranges from standards and show tunes to gospel and blues. They celebrate the release of their latest CD, Walk Like a Man. With guest Lina Koutrakos. Learn more...

Acclaimed a capella group The Bobs performs live at the Metropolitan Room. Their blend of absurd humor, original compositions, and note-perfect singing has led them through a successful career which began in 1981. They'll be performing songs from their new album, Get Your Monkey Off My Dog, as well as old favorites. Learn more...

Jamie deRoy has been declared "The Fairy Godmother of Cabaret" because she has helped so many performers in the cabaret world. But life is much more than a cabaret for the versatile performer, who is equally celebrated as an actress, record producer and talk show host. Join Jamie and her friends for this MAC Award-winning show. Learn more...

Vocalist Susan Winter returns to the Metropolitan Room after her 2008 MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs) nominated debut run of Million Dollar Matinee. This cabaret evening of vintage and contemporary songs includes music by the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Paul Simon and more. Learn more...

Raissa Bennett's stage credits include the role of Christine in Broadway's Phantom of the Opera and the original national touring company of Cats. She's also a veteran of many cabaret venues. Her new show, Putting Things Away, is a musical journey through the universal milestones of life, directed by 2008 MAC Award nominee Eric Michael Gillett. Learn more...

John Treacy Egan, who's played the roles of Max Bialystock, Roger Debris, and Franz Liebkind in the Broadway production of The Producers, and is now appearing in Broadway's The Little Mermaid, celebrates the release of his newest album Count the Stars at the Metropolitan Room. He'll be singing an evening of beloved standards. Learn more...

Alexis Gershwin not only sings the songs written by her famous uncles, George and Ira, but lets the audience in on the personal stories that inspired them to write these classics. The show will include Ms. Gershwin's own wonderful arrangements of "A Foggy Day," "The Man That Got Away," "They Can't Take That Away From Me," "Embraceable You," "I Can't Get Started" and more. Learn more...

Robin James has been compared by NY cabaret reviewers to stars as diverse as Edith Piaf, Madeline Kahn & Julie Andrews; she has a lilting voice and draws on extremely varied repertoire, spanning French cabaret, standards, Broadway & comedy. Her new show Two For the Road is full of classic songs about travel and love, written by Cole Porter, Noel Coward, Johnny Mercer, Kurt Weill, Christine Lavin and more. Learn more...

Jazz/pop songwriter and singer Cassandra Kubinski takes the Metropolitan Room stage to sing the originals that have taken her from NYC to Germany to Jamaica, garnering awards along the way from the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Billboard. Learn more...

Award-winning singer Barbara Fasano and celebrated jazz pianist John di Martino return with Roundabout, an intimate evening of piano/vocal duets. They explore tunes that speak to the patterns of life and the circles we swirl within, including songs by Vernon Duke and Ogden Nash, Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields, Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kurt Weill, Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen and others. Learn more...

Twice named by Cabaret Hotline as one of the top 25 cabaret performers in New York City, MAC nominee Matt Leahy presents A Guy Walks Into A Bar, a collection of songs by James Taylor, Lennon/McCartney, Sheryl Crow, Hootie and the Blowfish, Joni Mitchell, Cole Porter, and more, interspersed with stories and jokes about bars past and present. Learn more...

Metropolitan Room presents Julie Stirman. Raised in eastern Tennessee, Julie began her acting career in Dallas, and now lives in New York. Known for the purity and steadiness of her voice, this show marks Julie's cabaret debut. Learn more...

Richard Malavet's Metropolitan Room debut will feature an eclectic mix of favorite pop standards, Latin and jazz tunes by composers as varied as Frank Loesser and Stevie Wonder, with a few Spanish boleros thrown in as well. Richard's long-time music director, also on piano, is acclaimed award-winning pianist and arranger Ross Patterson. Richard will be backed by a quartet. Learn more...

The Metropolitan Room is proud to present Grammy-winning country music legends Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers. With such classic hits as "Broken Lady", "All The Gold In California," "Houston," "Love Is Just A Game," and "Statues Without Hearts", Gatlin's talent has taken him to the top of the country music charts, to the Broadway stage, and to some of the most legendary venues in the country. Learn more...

Julie Wilson, whose show business career has spanned over sixty years, performs at the Metropolitan Room. One of the top stage actresses of the '50s, her iconic roles included Kismet and The Pajama Game on Broadway, but she was best known as one of the decade's most beloved cabaret performers, a distinction she maintains to this day. See her perform classic tunes at the Metropolitan Club, quite possibly including Sondheim's "I'm Still Here", her signature song. Learn more...

Sharon McNight, long one of the country's top cabaret performers, makes her Metropolitan Room debut with a salute to great character women of the stage and screen. Among those honored will be Martha Raye, the "Ozark Nightingale Judy Canova, Pearl Bailey, Hildegarde, Ethel Merman, Ethel Waters, Patsy Cline, and Madeline Kahn among others. Learn more...

Suzanne Fiore, up-and-coming singer, performs at the Metropolitan Room. Suzanne studied voice at the Boston Conservatory; she's performed in Italy at the Spoleto Vocal Arts Festival, was a soloist with the Boston Pops Orchestra, and toured the country with the national tour of Ragtime and Cameron Mackintosh's Oliver! She has been nominated for a MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) Award for Best Female Cabaret Debut. She'll be performing songs from her debut album, plus more. Learn more...

Maria Ottavia presents These Funny Friends of Mine, a musical tribute to three divas of music and comedy: Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett and Barbra Streisand. It's a touching tribute to three of America's most celebrated funny women. Learn more...

The Metropolitan Room is proud to welcome San Francisco's Kim Nalley. With her arresting stage presence and three-and-a-half-octave vocal range, Kim is one of the most acclaimed jazz singers on the West Coast. She has sung at jazz festivals around the world and won San Francisco's Best Jazz & Blues Vocalist Award. Learn more...

Veteran vocalist Marilyn Maye celebrates her 80th birthday with a show at the Metropolitan Room. Her brassy yet elegant style earned her a Best New Artist Grammy in 1965, and her 76 appearances on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson were the most by any singer. She'll be singing her favorite songs by a wide array of songwriters. Learn more...

Broadway and cabaret favorite Karen Mason celebrates the release of her new CD, "Right Here/Right Now". Mason, a nine-time MAC award winner, has also won the Nightlife and Bistro awards; theatrescene.net says she "has few peers when it comes to ripping the roof off with her amazing voice that knows no bounds". Learn more...

The Metropolitan Room presents award-winning vocalist Lennie Watts in Manilow '73-'83, showcasing the pop hits of Barry Manilow. Focusing on 10 chart topping years, 1973-1983, Watts and his band breathe new life into old hits. Learn more...