| CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE presents LORNA DALLAS - acclaimed STAGE and CONCERT STAR - in the new show "GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS," 2-25 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 11:21 am EST 01/15/24 | |
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| CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE PRESENTS ACCLAIMED STAGE AND CONCERT STAR LORNA DALLAS IN THE NEW EVENING OF STANDARDS "GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS" DIRECTED BY BARRY KLEINBORT FEATURING MUSIC DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER DENNY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 LIVESTREAM OPTION AVAILABLE CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE – New York's newest hotspot for intimate dining and extraordinary music – will present Lorna Dallas, winner of the 2020 Bistro Award for "Consummate Cabaret Artistry," in her new show "Glamorous Nights and Rainy Days" on Sunday, February 25 at 7:00 PM. Dallas offers a vocally venturesome program featuring sublime standards and surprising rarities by composers as diverse as Michel Legrand, Harold Arlen, Jerry Herman and Ivor Novello. Ms. Dallas will also be premiering two songs, one intended for an un-produced musical about P.T. Barnum and the other, a special commission written for her by Amanda McBroom and Ann Hampton Callaway. The show is directed by Barry Kleinbort and features music direction by Christopher Denny. Tickets are $20-$40, in addition to a service charge and a two-item food and beverage minimum. A livestream option is available for $20. CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE is located at 152 West 26th Street. Lorna Dallas went from winning a national talent contest in high school to Indiana University to the Metropolitan Opera National Company to London to star as Magnolia in the record-breaking revival of Show Boat with Dame Cleo Laine. She remained in the UK to star in major musicals such as The King and I; Closer Than Ever; Kismet; Side by Side by Sondheim; Iolanthe; Hello, Dolly!; and many others. In London, Lorna had two of the most ambitious and successful BBC series, "Lorna Dallas… My Musical World" and "Serenade.". She has been guest artist in all the major concert halls from London to Australia and starred in countless concerts and television specials such as "Let's Face the Music of Kern," "The Magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein," "Being Alive A Sondheim Tribute," "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered," "Night of 100 Stars," "Hello, Dolly! in Concert," "In a Styne Way," "A Handful of Keys," "Great Singers… Great Songs," "The Good Old Days," and many, many more including The Royal Variety Performance. For ITV, she starred as Betsy, Wife No. 5 in the popular sitcom, "The Many Wives of Patrick." Lorna also played the wife of Telly Savalas (TV's "Kojak") in the film Inside Out. She is most proud to have been cast by director Paul Greengrass in the acclaimed film, United 93. www.lornadallas.com CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE, highlighting a diverse range of musical genres, is a welcome addition to the list of high-end venues on the New York performance scene, deftly balancing a glamourous interior, traditional hospitality, and top musical talent. The current lineup features a dazzling array from the worlds of pop, folk, country, soul, jazz, and much more. Providing a wide variety of upscale American menu items, with distinguished wine and bespoke cocktails, audiences will experience some of the best touring performers in the world, alongside local emerging artists. CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE melds the ambiance of a classic supper club with the acoustics of a serious listening room and a contemporary spin appealing to several generations of music lovers. CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE opens the doors to hospitality, entertainment, and enjoyment every night, featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting, a 10-seat in-theatre bar, lofted VIP mezzanine for private groups, and table seating for the perfect date night. The ever-changing menu and entertainment schedule means guests never have the same night twice. CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE is located at 152 West 26th Street (between Sixth and Seventh Avenues), downstairs inside the Hilton New York Fashion District. Purchase tickets at chelseatableandstage.com @chelseatableandstage -------------- UPCOMING MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS AT CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE Friday, January 12 at 7:00 PM CAMILLE THURMAN with the DARRELL GREEN QUARTET Called a "classic double threat" by NPR, powerhouse saxophonist and vocalist Camille Thurman joins veteran drummer Darrell Green in showcasing music from their upcoming projects Fortitude: The Sarah Vaughan Centennial Project and Burt Bacharach Reimagined. From Camille's dreamy vocals, electrifying saxophone lines, and Darrell's mesmerizing rhythmic colors to dynamic interpretations of standards and originals, this fiery musical collaborative team is bound to impact the music world significantly. Renew your senses to what jazz sounds, looks, and feels like while listening to two of the most dynamic young, creative, and talented forces on the music scene. Saturday, January 13 at 9:30 PM BILLY STRITCH and GABRIELLE STRAVELLI "Mel & Ella Swing!" World-renowned pianist/vocalist Billy Stritch and award-winning jazz vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli combine their considerable talents for an evening of great music celebrating the legendary Mel Tormé and Ella Fitzgerald. In solos and duets the pair will perform beloved favorites from the Great American Songbook ("The Man I Love," "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square," "Our Love Is Here to Stay") and swinging standards from the world of jazz ("Too Close for Comfort," "Born to Be Blue"). These two performers have brought their magic to stages all over the world and together bring an incredible knowledge and feel for this great music. The show features Billy Stritch on vocals and piano, Gabrielle Stravelli on vocals, Pat O'Leary on bass, and Mark McLean on drums. Sunday, January 14 at 1:00 PM JAZZ BRUNCH with JUMAANE SMITH, BILLY STRITCH and NICOLE ZURAITIS Catch three of the hottest jazz artists on the scene when acclaimed trumpeter, vocalist and long-time Michael Bublé lead band member and soloist Jumaane Smith ("Powerhouse trumpeter" – Will Friedwald), Grammy Award winner Billy Stritch ("One of the most entertaining singer/pianists on the planet!" – London Jazz Times) and Grammy Award nominee Nicole Zuraitis ("Supreme talent!" – All About Jazz) take the stage. Friday, February 16 at 7:00 PM MARIEANN MERINGOLO "Nice ‘N' Easy – The Songs of Alan & Marilyn Bergman" *Livestream Available* Award-winning recording artist and entertainer Marieann Meringolo presents her critically acclaimed show celebrating the three-time Academy Award-winning songwriting team of Alan & Marilyn Bergman. Having written the lyrics for numerous television shows, films, and stage musicals, the Bergmans also wrote for some of the best artists of our time: Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, Michael Jackson, Johnny Mathis, and most notably, Barbra Streisand – who has recorded 64 of their songs. Directed by Will Nunziata, the show will keep your foot tapping, mind thinking, soul yearning, and heart soaring. Songs include "The Way We Were," "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?," "Where Do You Start?," "Nice ‘n' Easy," "That Face," "The Windmills of Your Mind," "It Might Be You," and many more. Sunday, March 10 at 7:00 PM KLEA BLACKHURST "Everything The Traffic Will Allow – The Songs and Sass of Ethel Merman" *Livestream Available* Everything The Traffic Will Allow is Klea Blackhurst's loving tribute to the songs made famous by the quintessential stage personality Ethel Merman. Rather than a Merman imitation, Klea offers a paean to the great Broadway legend that serves as a potent and happy reminder of Merman's sheer, undeniable importance to both the history of twentieth century entertainment and the iconic composers like Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and Jerry Herman, who wrote songs just for her. The engagement is a rare chance to experience Blackhurst's crackling wit and powerful vocals as she performs her brilliant, savvy valentine to one of American theatre's greatest stars. Saturday, March 16 at 9:30 PM RANDY EDELMAN *Livestream Available* Composer, conductor, and musician Randy Edelman will celebrate the soundscape of his career through a dazzling piano concert. He transports his audience with arrangements of his movie scores from Last of the Mohicans to My Cousin Vinny, and beyond. Randy will also be sharing his hit songs that have been recorded by popular artists including Barry Manilow, Patti LaBelle, Olivia Newton-John, Nelly, and others. Edelman has composed over 100 popular films including Gettysburg, 27 Dresses, Ghostbusters II, Kindergarten Cop, Twins, among others. He also created musical themes for the Olympics, ESPN, and NASA. He has shared stages with the Carpenters, Frank Zappa, Anthrax, Sister Sledge, and others. He has also written songs for Barry Manilow ("Weekend in New England), Patti LaBelle ("Isn't it a Shame"), Blood Sweat and Tears ("Blue Street"), Kool & the Gang ("Amore, Amore"), Nelly ("My Place"), and more. Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 at 7:00 PM KAREN MASON and LOUIS ROSEN " Ages Since the Last Time" *Livestream Available* Broadway and cabaret star Karen Mason and award-winning songwriter and performer Louis Rosen reunite for a celebration of almost 50 years of collaboration and friendship, with two evenings of Louis' songs and a few selections by their dear mutual friend, Karen's original musical director, the late Brian Lasser. |
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