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| BOY BAND BRUNCH expands to WEEKLY SHOWS at THE GREEN ROOM 42, on sale through MAY 31 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 05:44 pm EST 02/19/20 | |
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| THE GREEN ROOM 42 PRESENTS BOY BAND BRUNCH FEATURING SONGS FROM BACKSTREET BOYS, *NSYNC, ONE DIRECTION, NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, BOYZ II MEN, AND MORE EXPANDING TO WEEKLY SHOWS NOW ON SALE THROUGH MAY 31 THE GREEN ROOM 42 – the new intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's "off-night hotspot" by The New York Times – has extended its schedule for the special "Boy Band Brunch" from The Boy Band Project. The show will be presented every Sunday afternoon, now on sale through May 31. All performances are at 2:00 PM. An interactive musical thrill-fest, Boy Band Brunch features four sexy guys bringing you all the moves, music and magic of your favorite boy band hits. The group has created an exciting show that re-imagines the sound, movement and energy of *NSync, Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block, One Direction, Boyz II Men, and more. "Boy Band Brunch" won the 2019 BroadwayWorld Award for "Best Revue/Group Show." Their recent single "Get Behind My Love" is available on iTunes and all streaming platforms, with the video on YouTube HERE. The Boy Band Project was recently seen on ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" and NY1 TV, and called "refreshing and entertaining in a dazzling, flamboyant way" by Get Out magazine. The contemporary boy band cover group that features a talented cast direct from Broadway's Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hair, Cabaret, Mamma Mia, The Book of Mormon, Alter Boyz and Rock of Ages. The original cast members met while performing together in the musical Alter Boyz, and discovering their shared love of the music of the boy bands of the '90s led to the birth of the group in 2014. They've been going strong ever since, with each performance a hilarious and nostalgic look at boy band acts that authentically replicates the sound, precise movement and energy of the boy bands that inspire them. Founder and producer Travis Nesbitt – whose credits include Alter Boys, The Producers, Hairspray and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular – has created an international presence for the group, whose audiences both in the US and abroad are instantly transformed into a euphoric gathering of super fans. Boy Band Brunch is performed at The Green Room 42 (570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street, on the 4th Floor of Yotel) on Sunday afternoons at 2:00 PM, though May 31. The cover charge is $20-$50. There is no food and drink minimum. For tickets, please visit www.TheGreenRoom42.com. THE GREEN ROOM 42 recently celebrated 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 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). EDEN ESPINOSA The Broadway star of Wicked, Brooklyn and more in her first residency "Unplugged & Unplanned" 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. 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 Sunday, April 5 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. PAIGE TURNER "The Marvelous Paige Turner" Friday, June 12 at 7:00 PM Drag darling Paige Turner has everything she's ever wanted, or does she? Living in 2020 is not all it's cracked up to be and has this diva wondering if life really was better in days gone by Paige dreams of simpler times where everything old is new again in this nostalgic romp filled with non-stop mayhem and foolishness! This delightful retro whirlwind features and eclectic mix of songs with everything from The Beatles, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Madonna, musical theater and more. Please visit TheGreenRoom42.com for additional details and shows |
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