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Loretta Devine sings at the Rrazz Room. Her career began when she created the role of Lorrell in the Broadway hit Dreamgirls. She's gone on to an illustrious stage, film, and TV career. Loretta earned NAACP Image Awards for her roles in the hit films Waiting to Exhale and The Preacher's Wife, and on TV's Boston Public. Learn more...

Fearless. Bold. Sparkly. Hilarious. That's Suzanne Westerhoefer in a nutshell. She has made a career out of telling the truth. And, the truth is, life is funny (and no one is off-limits). From her sister's obsession with Passion of the Christ to her girlfriend's Herculean thighs, Suzanne tell stories that leave audiences in stitches. Learn more...

The Rrazz Room hosts drag superstar Jackie Beat's holiday show. She's been performing across America and Europe for over a decade, earning a huge cult following with her wickedly funny comedy and parodies of songs by Britney Spears, Madonna, Mary J. Blige, and many more. Learn more...

The Rrazz Room welcomes Eden Espinosa. A Southern California native, she starred as Elphaba in Los Angeles' mega-hit production of Wicked. She was also nominated for a 2005 Drama League Award for her starring role in Broadway's Brooklyn, The Musical. Learn more...

Lucie Arnaz takes her audience on an eclectic ride through a varied songbook, from jazz tunes to Broadway to her hot Latin roots. (Lucie is the daughter of actors Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.) Lucie weaves through a fun tour of her life, celebrating all the good that can come of a forty-plus year long career of acting and performing. Learn more...

Vocalist Maria Muldaur's roots are in the folk revival of the early '60s where she performed in Greenwhich Village with Bob Dylan, David Grisman and John Sebastian. Her 1974 hit, "Midnight at the Oasis," charted at #6 in the Billboard Hot 100. Maria's new album Maria Muldaur and her Garden of Joy! will be released in September. Her Rrazz Room debut will be an evening of jazz and blues and holiday favorites! Learn more...

You're My Gift For Christmas, written and sung by Noah Griffin was first aired on KABL radio nearly a decade ago. Since then Noah has enjoyed much success with his Christmas CD and his recitation of The Night before Christmas is a classic. Join Noah at the Rrazz Room for an evening of holiday cheer and nostalgic songs. With Noah's wide variety of repertoire you might even hear an oratorio from the Handel's Messiah. Learn more...

Enjoy a lovely evening of holiday cheer with Connie Champagne as the legendary Judy Garland. Performing carols and classics made famous on Garland's 1963 television special, along with the unexpected gems Connie Champagne's become famous for, Champagne has an uncanny way with the Judy Garland character. Learn more...

The Rrazz Room hosts Christmas In San Francisco With Russ Lorenson. Bay Area crooner Lorenson and special guests will present a cozy evening of holiday tunes by Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn, and many more. Learn more...

Rising cabaret star Judy Butterfield sings at the Rrazz Room. At the age of nineteen, she's already won the prestigious Julie Wilson Award, performed concerts across the country, and released two albums. A Bay Area native, she's currently attending Barnard College in New York. In What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?, she'll sing sweet, romantic, and hopeful songs. Learn more...

Fresh on the heels of her recent appearance at The Castro Theater, Jackie Beat, everyone's favorite big and bawdy, in-your-face funny "lady," brings her show back to San Francisco's Rrazz Room. Without Me You're Nothing is a delightful evening of new material and classic hits celebrating what Jackie loves most in the world -- herself. Learn more...

Vocalist-pianist Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. A longtime disciple of Dinah Washington and other jazz singers of the '40s and '50s, Schuur has built a stellar career by embracing not only the jazz of her parents' generation, but also the pop music of her own youth during the late-1950s and '60s. Learn more...

Poppy Champlin, hosts and produces the show and can be seen on HBO's documentary All Aboard Rosie's Family Vacation. Poppy brings along some of the best and brightest stars in the lesbian comedy world to complete her queenly court. Whatever your sexual, religious or political persuasion, the Queer Queens of Qomedy are sure to bring you to your feet with laughter. Learn more...

Bruce Vilanch has become a recognizable face, thanks to the feature-length documentary Get Bruce! and his stint as a regular on Hollywood Squares. Sharon McNight made her Broadway debut in 1989 in Starmites, creating the role of Diva. She received a Tony Award nomination as "Best Leading Actress in a Musical" for her performance. Learn more...

The Rrazz Room is proud to present the legendary Ben Vereen. A consummate entertainer, Vereen has left a bright and enduring mark on the Broadway stage, from his Tony-winning role in Pippin to Fosse, Chicago and Jesus Christ Superstar. He's also excelled in the fields of film and television, and in live concerts. Learn more...

Television, Broadway and recording star Sam Harris brings his singular style to the Rrazz Room with an eclectic array of the Broadway hits, standards and pop classics that have made him so popular. Learn more...

Multiple Grammy nominee Oleta Adams has toured worldwide with Tears for Fears, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton and Luther Vandross. Her hit single "Get Here" became an unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf War, and is featured on her Best of album, along with hits "Circle of One" and "Woman in Chains" (a collaboration with Tears for Fears). Learn more...

Margery Bailey is unexpected. Her voice is polished and tender; her manner loose and quirky. She stirs up the evening with hilarious irreverent storytelling, and her song selections are unusual and dazzling. As her show What Do You Love? proves, Margery flat-out loves to sing. Learn more...

Singer, entertainer and musical historian Noah Griffin sings a tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. In a show that features the songs most associated with Davis, from "Birth of the Blues" and "Hey There" to "Mr. Bojangles" and "The Candy Man," Noah sparkles with the enthusiasm and joy Sammy brought to audiences around the world. Learn more...

Velvet-voiced Nat King Cole aficionado LaMont Ridgell pairs up with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Désirée Goyette to present the scripted but never produced episode of The Judy Garland Show featuring Nat King Cole. These two talented performers will light up the room with colorful Nat and Judy gems, and finish with their own favorite romantic classics. Learn more...

Singer Julie Budd will perform some of the greatest American standards ever written in a set that moves from Tin Pan Alley to the Top Ten, with selections culled from jazz, theater and film soundtracks. Budd's multi-faceted musical career has ranged from television and film to symphonies and the New York stage. Learn more...

Already well known to local audiences, singer-songwriter Tim Hockenberry has been called "the great American voice" and the "the best singer in the Bay Area." He'll be performing his songs, including material from his latest album Back In Your Arms, with a revolving roster of talented guest musicians which promises to make each show a new and exciting experience. Learn more...

Known from her years with Martha and the Vandellas and their many hit songs, including "Heat Wave," "Nowhere to Run"and "Dancing In The Street," Miss Martha Reeves continues to record and perform, and now brings her legendary voice to the Rrazz Room. Learn more...

Jazz vocalist Sony Holland showcases her polished and powerful voice with a set that blends jazz standards with rock 'n' roll classics. Effortlessly navigating musical eras from Cole Porter to Rufus Wainwright, she stops along the way to cover Chuck Berry, Elton John and more. Learn more...

It's Dusty Springfield meets Don Rickles as drag artist and "Wigstock" creator Lady Bunny performs a series of Easter-weekend shows at the Rrazz Room. Her big wigs, glitzy outfits, potty-mouthed humor and Southern charm have delighted fans for years, and she'll blend outrageous comedy skits with X-rated pop song parodies. Learn more...

Imagine a cross between Ella Fitzgerald and Bette Midler, add a dash of Louis Armstrong, and you might get some idea of Suede's unique musical talents. This consummate entertainer sings original material and pop, blues and jazz standards like nobody you've ever heard. From a cappella to belting blues, Suede delivers it all with her own unique blend of warmth, wit and musical artistry. Learn more...

Beginning her career as the female singer in Louis Prima's band, and later becoming famous as one half of their hugely successful Las Vegas lounge act, Keely Smith is a legend in the music business. Keely has performed to audiences across the country, including a recent stop in Atlantic City, a stint at Feinstein's in New York, and as the official grand opening performer at The Rrazz Room. Learn more...

Acclaimed singer Jil Aigrot takes audiences on an auditory trip to Paris to relive Edit Piaf favorites like "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien" and "L'Hymne A L'Amour," given special magic through Aigrot's captivating vocals. This passionate songstress was chosen to be the voice of the legendary Piaf (played by Academy Award-winning actress Marion Cotillard) in 2007's film La Vie En Rose. Learn more...

Scott Nevins brings a mix of comedy, gossip, impressions, and more to the Rrazz Room with a special performance of his new show Rece$$ioni$ta. A comedian, television personality and celebrity interviewer, Nevins has drawn acclaim for his previous comedy shows in New York, and can also be seen on shows such as Style Networks's Relationship Rehab. Learn more...

Justin Bond presents his new show, Rites of Spring: Songs for the Neo Pagan Revolution. The cabaret star, known as half of Tony-nominated duo Kiki and Herb and star of the film Shortbus, presents an entertaining set of original songs that blend his bold punk-cabaret aesthetic with folk music and mystical influences. Learn more...

Paula West sings at the Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko, accompanied by the George Mesterhazy Quartet. Paula's sound is often compared to Billie Holiday and Lena Horne. In 2008, she was the newly-opened Rrazz Room's inaugural act; her show won Goldstar's Roar of the Crowd award. She's also received three New York Nightlife Awards for Outstanding Female Jazz Vocalist. Learn more...

An alumnus of the Count Basie Band, jazz vocalist Jamie Davis has been compared to Joe Williams, Johnny Hartman, and Lou Rawls, but he has a unique sound and style that is all his own. In his new CD, Vibe Over Perfection, Davis swings harder than ever, establishing himself as one of the elite jazz singers of today. Learn more...

Eve Marie Shahoian performs at the Rrazz Room. A former child prodigy, the coloratura soprano has sung with orchestras around the world. She's also a talented songwriter, and is currently preparing to release her first album of original contemporary music. Hear her magnificent voice as she sings songs of love, loss, and hope. Learn more...

Celebrating the release of her new album entitled Sally, Kellerman performs a set of blues, swing and ballads from artists including Nina Simone, Screamin' Jay Hawkins and Leiber and Stoller. Enjoy a relaxed evening of music from one of the most recognizable voices in the world of film and television. Learn more...

Singer KT Sullivan has made it all the way from the sticks to the Broadway stage, appearing in such shows as The Three Penny Opera (with Sting) and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Now she's taking the stage at the Rrazz Room for her cabaret show, Colored Lights. Learn more...

Franc d'Ambrosio is back for a limited engagement at the Rrazz Room, showcasing the voice that brought more than 5 million San Franciscans to their feet during his 5-year run in Phantom of the Opera. Franc will be performing the songs most requested during his sold-out concert tour, including favorites ranging from Tin Pan Alley to Tinseltown. Learn more...

Terese Genecco, San Francisco's "Entertainer of the Year" and a favorite of Goldstar members, performs a high-energy, Vegas-style nightclub show with her seven-piece jazz band, the Little Big Band. All the hip cats will be in the house for this weekly late-night extravaganza! Learn more...

Connie Champagne brings her portrayal of Judy Garland to the Rrazz Room in Judy's Back - One Night Only. More than an impersonation, Champagne assembles the repertoire Garland might sing today -- ballads from the likes of Rufus Wainwright and Elton John, show-stoppers from Peter Allen and John Cameron Mitchell, along with some improbable rock tunes that take on a whole new meaning, once they've been Judy-fied. Learn more...

Varla Jean Merman celebrates ten years as one of the world's best-known drag chanteuses with Victory Lap Dance. The show combines new material with a collection of hits spanning her career. The Varla Jean Merman Film Festival, a compilation of Merman's most popular videos, precedes the \show. Learn more...

In a career that has spanned over seven decades, the legendary entertainer Tony Martin has gained worldwide popularity. Martin, who is still going strong at 95 years old, is one of the top singers and recording artists of all time, holding one of the largest collections of gold records. Some of his classic hits include "I Get Ideas," "To Each His Own," "There's No Tomorrow" and "Begin the Beguine." Learn more...

An unforgettable pair of pop/soul singers take the stage at the Rrazz Room for an evening of unforgettable music. Darlene Love is best known for such hits as "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" and "Da Doo Ron Ron." Melba Moore scored with such songs as "Falling," "Lean On Me" and "This Is It." Learn more...

Russ Lorenson presents Christmas in San Francisco at the Rrazz Room. One of the Bay Area's best-loved interpreters of jazz standards, Lorenson will be joined by his colleagues Terese Genecco, Barry Lloyd and Alexandra Kaprielien; they'll sing seasonal songs by Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, and many other classic songwriters. Learn more...

Spyro Gyra present A Night Before Christmas at the Rrazz Room. One of the biggest names in contemporary jazz, the group has earned ten Grammy nominations. They'll be performing tunes from their upcoming holiday CD. Learn more...

Jane Olivor, a vocalist in the style of Barbra Streisand, brings her brand new Holiday Show to the Rrazz Room. Olivor's voice is an instrument that weaves soft images on the air while her face, flashing eyes and movements of her hands and body complement the heat of her voice and the emotional power she brings to the lyrics of a song. Learn more...

A regular guest on The Tonight Show, Ant is the only comedian to appear on all five seasons of NBC's Last Comic Standing. Currently he can be seen as host of VH1's Celebrity Fit Club. Jessica Kirson has been featured on various television shows, including The Tonight Show, Comedy Central's Premium Blend and Fresh Faces, and Last Comic Standing. Learn more...

Jackie Beat, the larger-than-life drag superstar, presents her annual holiday show. Featuring hilarious new material along with classic favorites, Drag Nog is a one-of-a-kind way to celebrate the holidays. From Amy Winehouse to Cole Porter, Jackie's catchy song parodies just might have you asking Santa for a lobotomy this year. Learn more...

Legendary performer Rita Moreno takes the stage at the Rrazz Room for a limited engagement. This iconic performer is one of the few people who have ever won all four major U.S. show business awards: an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony and a Grammy. She'll be singing songs from her illustrious career, as well as some personal favorites. Learn more...

International cabaret star Justin Bond performs at the Rrazz Room. A Tony nominee and Obie Award winner, Bond is half of legendary cabaret duo Kiki and Herb, and has headlined venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. This show also features Our Lady J and The Pilgrim's Progress. Learn more...

Pamela Joy performs a tribute to the jazz world's most sultry divas. Pamela's velvety voice and light touch are just right for the jazz standards that Julie London and Peggy Lee made famous. Add to that the mischievous asides she slips in between songs and you're in for a satisfying evening. Learn more...

Drag star Miss Coco Peru presents her latest show, Ugly Coco. She'll recount her journey from boyhood to manhood to "womanhood", and share hilarious and moving stories from her life. A GLAAD Media Award winner, Peru's acting credits include Will and Grace and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar. Learn more...

Actress/singer Andrea Marcovicci, dubbed the "Queen of Cabaret" for her acknowledged mastery of the form, presents a program of classic songs from Hollywood. Marcovicci presents the work of screen legends ranging from Audrey Hepburn and Judy Garland to Doris Day and Frank Sinatra. Learn more...

With five Top 40 hits on the Billboard Dance charts, stage and recording star Pamala Stanley was one of the most popular dance divas of the '80s. Known for her captivating live shows, she was always a favorite at San Francisco's famed Trocadero Transfer and her current one-woman show has been playing to standing-room-only crowds throughout the world. Learn more...

Jazz vocalist Russ Lorenson performs a show full of "new standards" to prove that well-written songs with meaningful lyrics are still being written today, just waiting to be interpreted by thoughtful, jazz-inspired vocalists. With Bay Area jazz favorites Kelly Park on piano and Terrence Brewer on guitar, Standard Time explores the Great American Songbook of the New Millennium. Learn more...

Hiroshima embraces cultural diversity with innovative music that blends Jazz, Pop, R&B and World music with Eastern and Western instruments. Hiroshima crossed over into Smooth Jazz stardom with the smash hit "One Wish" from the 1985 bestselling album Another Place. The group's 1987 Go topped Billboard's Contemporary Jazz chart and won a Soul Train Award for "Best Jazz Album." Learn more...

Sean Ray presents the fourth annual production of Positively Touching, a benefit cabaret show. Some of the Bay Area's best performers will sing; proceeds go to Positive Being, a San Francisco non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for HIV/AIDS patients. Learn more...

An accomplished and versatile actress/singer/dancer, the legendary Chita Rivera has won two Tony Awards as Best Leading Actress in a Musical and received seven additional Tony nominations. In addition to her critically-acclaimed theatre and concert performances, Chita has been seen regularly on television, with appearances on all the major variety and talk shows. Learn more...

Linda Clifford has made an indelible mark in music history and ranks among the best classic soul singers as well as being a legendary Disco Diva. As a singer, songwriter and actress, Linda has electrified audiences with her music and amazing live performances in sold-out shows around the world and in front of millions on TV and film. Learn more...

Kate Clinton is a faith-based, tax-paying, America-loving political humorist and family entertainer. With a career spanning over 25 years, Kate Clinton has worked through economic booms and busts, Disneyfication and Walmartization, gay movements and gay markets, and ten presidential inaugurals. She still believes that humor gets us through peacetime, wartime and scoundrel time. Learn more...

Melanie Stace, who impressed audiences last year in Teatro Zinzanni, returns to the Bay Area for an appearance at the Rrazz Room. Stace is a star of stage and screen in England, where she was introduced to audiences as the popular co-presenter of BBC-TV's The Generation Game. She quickly became a household name and personality, much in demand both on TV and in theatre. Learn more...