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| MJ RODRIGUEZ and more join RYAN O'CONNOR & FRIENDS for "EAT. PRAY. VOTE." at THE GREEN ROOM 42, March 9 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 07:25 pm EST 02/12/20 | |
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| THE GREEN ROOM 42 PRESENTS RYAN O'CONNOR & FRIENDS IN THE NEW YORK PREMERE OF " EAT. PRAY. VOTE." WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MJ RODRIGUEZ, NATALIE JOY JOHNSON, MATT MAGNUSSON AND MORE MONDAY, MARCH 9 "A terrifically entertaining musical memoir" - StageSceneLA THE GREEN ROOM 42 - the new intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's "off-night hotspot" by The New York Times - will present Ryan O'Connor & Friends in "Eat. Pray. Vote." on Monday, March 9 at 9:30 PM. O'Connor, star of The Oprah Winfrey Network, "Big Little Lies," Home Street Home, Scissorhands and more, makes his debut at the club with the New York premiere of this critically acclaimed show. In 2016, a newly sober, divorced and thinner Ryan O'Connor uprooted his life to work for the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign in Pontiac, Michigan. "Eat. Pray. Vote." In the devastating, but miraculously hilarious story of his journey from sadly singing Stevie Nicks songs at Elizabeth Taylor's grave (true story) to Pontiac, Michigan in an effort to elect the first female President of the United States, and the women he met on it. Featuring music from Stevie Nicks, Annie Lennox, Ani DiFranco, Kate Bush and Stephen Sondheim, Ryan O'Connor, this funny and poignant night reminds us what can happen if we do our part. Brian Nash serves as music director. The show features performances by Sam Given and Shaleah Adkisson-Toro. Special guests include MJ Rodriguez, Natalie Joy Johnson, and Matt Magnusson, with additional names to be announced soon. Ryan O'Connor is a self-described bon vivant, working successfully in various mediums in entertainment without ever really committing to any one particular vocation. Recent credits include the world premiere of Home Street Home the Fat Mike/Jeff Marx/Soma Snakeoil musical, the wildly popular LA production of Bradley Bredeweg's Scissorhands: The Musical, and his own autobiographical musical memoir, "Vote, Pray, Love" (now retitled "Eat. Pray. Vote.") which premiered in 2018 to rave reviews and is touring the country in 2020. He can be seen in the most recent season of "I'm Sorry" on Netflix and as a panelist on the upcoming LGBTQ talk show, "Table of 5." He was also recently seen in the Avenue Q scenes on the HBO series "Big Little Lies," "Celebrity Family Feud" (don't ask) in his underwear on "How I Met Your Mother," and many years ago as Richard Linklater's "favorite part" of the film, School of Rock. Ryan is a graduate of Circle In The Square Theatre School and last performed in New York with his critically acclaimed cabaret debut, "Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings" and was also a finalist on "Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search For the Next TV Star" on OWN and appeared on the final season of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" He is the co-host of the podcast "LadyWatch with Ryan and Jason" on iTunes. Instagram: @RyanOConnor81 Ryan O'Connor & Friends in "Eat. Pray. Vote." will perform at The Green Room 42 (570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street, on the 4th Floor of Yotel) on Monday, March 9 at 9:30 PM. The cover charge ranges from $20-$60. There is no food and drink minimum. For tickets, please visit www.TheGreenRoom42.com. THE GREEN ROOM 42 will soon celebrate its three-year anniversary as the theater district's premiere destination for live music, nightclub performances and special events. The space lets audiences experience shows featuring Broadway's biggest names and emerging talent up close and personal like no other space in the world. During the shows, guests can enjoy inspired Modern American dishes alongside signature cocktails, craft beer and curated wine lists with no food/drink minimum. Tickets can be purchased at www.TheGreenRoom42.com. The Green Room 42 is located at 570 Tenth Avenue inside YOTEL in New York City; @TheGreenRoom42 --------------------- ALSO COMING UP AT THE GREEN ROOM 42 THE BOY BAND PROJECT "Boy Band Brunch" Every Sunday at 2:00 PM Bobbles, Bangles, Boy Bands, and Brunch... four sexy guys giving you all the moves, music, magic of your favorite boy bands. The Boy Band Project, is an interactive boy band spectacular that re-imagines the sound, movement, and energy of Nsync, Backstreet Boys, Hanson, One Direction, Boyz II Men, and more. This musical thrill-fest features a cast direct from Broadway's Wicked, Hair, Cabaret, Mamma Mia, The Book of Mormon, Altar Boyz, and Rock of Ages. ELIZABETH WARD LAND "Still Within the Sound of My Voice - The Songs of Linda Ronstadt" Celebrating The Green Room 42's Third Birthday Saturday, February 15 at 7:00 PM Broadway veteran Elizabeth Ward Land (Amazing Grace, Memphis, The Scarlet Pimpernel) returns to The Green Room 42 with this acclaimed concert. Touching on genres ranging from rock, country, folk, light opera, big band and mariachi, Land finds her perfect vocal match in this salute to the great Linda Ronstadt. Featuring hits from the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers vast catalogue, including "You're No Good," "Blue Bayou," "Different Drum," "Desperado," "Frenesi" and "Heat Wave," the evening promises something for every music lover. Directed by Alan Muraoka, with Music Supervision and arrangements by Andrew David Sotomayor, with special guests Catherine Porter and Joel Waggoner . EDEN ESPINOSA The Broadway star of Wicked , Brooklyn and more in her first residency "Unplugged & Unplanned" Sunday, February 16 at 7:00 PM Sunday, February 23 at 7:00 PM Friday, February 28 at 7:00 PM The Green Room 42 presents Broadway's Eden Espinosa (Wicked, Rent, Falsettos) in her new solo show "Unplugged & Unplanned" for a month-long residency. Inspired by the energy of the new decade, Espinosa will shake things up and try something she's never done before: an laid-back evening of intimate dialogue, taking requests, special guests, spontaneous moments and off-the-cuff stories. Featuring selections from both of her albums, Broadway hits, pop covers, songs she's never sung before and more, "Unplugged & Unplanned" will deliver a different experience at every performance. Espinosa is most recognized for her critically-acclaimed portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway and in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Other credits include originating the title character in Brooklyn the Musical, Flora in Flora the Red Menace, and Maureen in the closing company of Rent on Broadway. Eden is fresh off of the Broadway National Touring production of Falsettos, in which she played Trina. Eden's released her debut album, Look Around, in 2012. She released her sophomore album Revelation in January 2019, which features all new original music. Revelation made its way to #15 on the Pop iTunes Charts upon release. THE GREEN ROOM 42 SWINGS FRANK SINATRA Produced by WILL FRIEDWALD and ANDREW PORETZ Friday, February 21 at 7:00 PM Frank Sinatra is universally acknowledged as the entertainer of the century: no performer ever did more to set the standard for how the Great American Songbook is sung and listened to. The Green Room 42 now presents its first tribute to The Chairman of the Board with an all-star roster of first rate jazz singers and musicians. Co-Produced by Will Friedwald, author of Sinatra! The Song Is You, widely regarded as the definitive history of the man and his music, and Andrew Poretz, singer, instrumentalist and raconteur. The night will feature Danny Bacher, Andrew Poretz, Anais Reno, Gabrielle Stravelli, Alexis Cole, Allan Harris, and Andrew J. Lederer, in addition to Jon Weber (Musical Director, Piano). EVA NOBLEZADA "With Love" Monday, February 24 at 9:30 PM Monday, April 13 at 9:30 PM Sunday, April 19 at 7:00 PM Eva Noblezada , Grammy-winning and two-time Tony-nominated star of the Hadestown on Broadway, the first for her star turn as Kim in the 2017 Miss Saigon revival, returns to The Green Room 42 in a new show. After a record-breaking sell out run of her first solo show, another record-breaking return in Ballad of a Broadway Twenty-Something and much anticipation, Eva returns with her stunning new solo show, back by public demand. MICHAEL GRIFFITHS "Cole" Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00 PM Helpmann Award winner Michael Griffiths, star of Jersey Boys (Australian tour) and Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Australian tour), makes his Green Room 42 debut in Cole. Exploring the colourful life and timeless songs of Cole Porter including "You're the Top," "It's De-Lovely," "Let's Do It," and "Night and Day." Hedonism, grave misfortune, enduring love and a legacy that sparkles with wit and wisdom. Premiered at the 2015 Adelaide Cabaret Festival by invitation of Barry Humphries. Top rated cabaret show at Edinburgh Fringe 2016. FARAH ALVIN "Farah Alvin on Vinyl" Sunday, March 1 at 7:00 PM Drama Desk nominee Farah Alvin returns to The Green Room 42 with the return of her first solo show in over 10 years, "Farah Alvin on Vinyl." Farah's powerful voice and versatile acting skills, featured countless times on Broadway (Nine, Grease, It Shoulda Been You) and Off-Broadway (Marvelous Wonderettes, I Love You Because) will take you on a theatrical tour of your favorite '70's pop songs. From Elton John to Joni Mitchell to Stevie Wonder to Laura Nyro, Farah's voice and storytelling will bring you back to the nostalgic time when we spun a record and lived another life through stellar songwriting. Those who remember the '70's and those experiencing these classics for the first time will not want to miss "Farah Alvin on Vinyl." ANN KITTREDGE "Fancy Meeting You: An Evening of Ahrens & Flaherty" Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 PM Ann Kittredge is a MAC Award-winning singer for her cabaret debut show, One Night Only, has appeared in numerous New York productions, including King David (New Amsterdam), Dessa Rose (Lincoln Center), siz seasons of A Christmas Carol (Paramount). Taking music from the canon of contemporary writers Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Oscar nominees and Tony winners of shows including Anastasia, Ragtime, and Once On This Island), this show immerses you in the gloriously funny, poignant and always richly mined characters they have created. The show transports the audience from Dublin to Russia to the Caribbean and beyond. Directed by the legendary Queen of Cabaret, Andrea Marcovicci, music direction by Alex Rybeck, and special guest Marcus Lovett. The show includes such classics as "At the Beginning" (Anastasia) and "Back to Before" ( Ragtime). BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award Winner MARK WILLIAM Friday, March 6 at 7:00 PM Fresh off his wins for BroadwayWorld's "Best Debut Show" and "Best Independent Recording of 2019," Mark returns to The Green Room 42 to continue his love affair with the Great American Songbook. Mark hypnotizes with a set of enduring classics filtered through his youthful perspective and talent set. The show is distinctly new-age romantic, while still evocative of golden-age cinematic glamour. Backed by a stellar six-piece band led by musical director Clint Edwards, the show is directed by Preston and Richard Ridge. REEVE CARNEY Sunday, March 8 at 9:30 PM Reeve Carney, now staring in the Broadway musical hit Hadestown, presents a concert highlighting original songs from his five-time Independent Music Award-winning album, Youth Is Wasted. Reeve is best known for his portrayal of Dorian Gray in Showtime's "Penny Dreadful," Riff Raff in Fox TV's Rocky Horror Picture Show reimagining, as well as originating the role of Peter Parker in Julie Taymor and U2's Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark "SERVING YOU SONDHEIM" Celebrating Stephen Sondheim's 90th Birthday Saturday, March 14 at 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 PM The Green Room 42 and their servers that you see there nightly are proud to bring their celebration of the god of musical theatre, Stephen Sondheim to The Green Room 42. Directed by GR42's Award-Winning impresario Daniel Dunlow, Serving You Sondheim is an evening of your favorite Sondheim torch songs, group numbers, hidden gems, and epic musical masterpieces. Featuring the singing servers of The Green Room 42 from Broadway, Film, TV, and beyond, Serving You Sondheim is the recurring juggernaut of the season. RICHARD H. BLAKE " Music of My Life" Monday, March 16 at 7:00 PM Broadway's charismatic powerhouse, Richard H. Blake, makes his debut at The Green Room 42 in "Music of My Life." A reflective look at his career from child actor to Broadway veteran, his journey winds its way through 15 Broadway shows, with starring roles in Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hairspray, Rent, Legally Blonde, and A Bronx Tale: The Musical. He will share some unbelievable tales, his most memorable performances, and the musical influences that shaped him along the way. "Music of My Life" is an intimate evening full of stories and songs that will leave a smile on your face and a song in your heart. DONNA McKECHNIE " My Music Comedy Life" Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 PM Friday, March 20 at 7:00 PM Saturday, March 21 at 7:00 PM My Musical Comedy Life is a musical memoir about a young girl from the Midwest who has dreams about being a dancer in New York. Donna McKechnie, who was recently inducted into The American Theatre Hall of Fame, takes us on a metaphorical walk through famous Shubert Alley as she shares behind the scenes stories about some of the great people she has worked with along with recreating numbers she has made memorable from some of Broadway's most legendary shows like Promises Promises, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, Sweet Charity, Follies and A Chorus Line. She shares stories about the struggle and the ups and downs of a life in Theatre and brings us to a Finale with a hopeful reflection of a woman who still loves New York and still believes in happy endings. VIVIAN REED " A Little Bit of Soul, A Little Bit of Pop" Sunday, May 17 at 7:00 PM Vivian Reed returns with an encore performance of this show which displays her rare vocal ability to powerfully deliver songs in a variety of genres. "Little Bit of Soul, Little Bit of Pop" is packed with her unique arrangements of well-known songs from an eclectic group of amazing composers, such as Lionel Richie, Steve Winwood, Brenda Russell, Alan Jay Lerner , Stevie Wonder, and others. Dealing with the many aspects of love and life, this show is thought provoking and emotionally touching, something we expect from all Miss Reed's performances and are never disappointed. Her high-energy and passion is accompanied by five stellar musicians. SIMPLY BARBRA Celebrating 50 Years of the "ON A CLEAR DAY…" movie Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 PM Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 PM "Almost as luminous as Streisand herself… a remarkably fluid voice… A star of cult status has been born!" - Sydney Morning Herald Legendary Streisand impressions Steven Brinberg returns to The Green Room 42 with his new show celebrating the 50th anniversary of Barbra Streisand's 1970 film On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, featuring songs from the film, stories about the making of the film as well as Streisand classics. Please visit TheGreenRoom42.com for additional details and shows |
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