| CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE presents KLEA BLACKHURST in "THE BOX SET" a SEASON-LONG SERIES featuring tributes to MERMAN, HERMAN and MORE, starting 4/14 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 08:49 am EDT 03/30/24 | |
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| CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE PRESENTS THE RETURN OF ACCLAIMED THEATER AND CONCERT ARTIST KLEA BLACKHURST IN "THE BOX SET" AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON-LONG SERIES REVISITING HER CELEBRATED SHOWS INCLUDING TRIBUTES TO ETHEL MERMAN, JERRY HERMAN, HOAGY CARMICHAEL AND MORE KLEA RETURNS TO THE VENUE TO HONOR THE LEGENDARY SONGWRITER VERNON DUKE SUNDAY, APRIL 14 LIVESTREAM OPTIONS AVAILABLE CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE – New York's newest hotspot for intimate dining and extraordinary music – will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in "The Box Set," a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist's acclaimed shows. Presented on Sunday nights at 7:00 PM, the series will start with "Autumn in New York: Vernon Duke's Broadway" on April 14, followed by "One of the Girls: The Words and Music of Jerry Herman" on May 5. After a summer hiatus, the series resumes with "Dreaming of a Song: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael" featuring Billy Stritch, on September 15, "An Evening with Klea Blackhurst" on October 20, and concluding with a reprise of Blackhurst's most-requested evening, "Everything the Traffic Will Allow: The Songs and Sass of Ethel Merman," on November 10. "The Box Set" gives Klea's longtime followers the chance to revisit this outstanding body of work, while also allowing new generation of theater and music fans to discover them. Tickets to each show are $20-$40, in addition to a service charge and a two-item food and beverage minimum. A livestream option is available for all shows at $20 each. CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE is located at 152 West 26th Street. Sunday, April 14 at 7:00 PM "AUTUMN IN NEW YORK – VERNON DUKE'S BROADWAY" Vernon Duke was the creator of such indisputable standards as "April in Paris" and "Autumn in New York." His legacy as a Broadway composer ultimately rests on 1940's Cabin in the Sky, but there are countless musical treasures written throughout his career – songs from Banjo Eyes, starring Eddie Cantor and Dancing in the Streets, starring Mary Martin. There's even a curious meeting at the intersection of Vernon Duke and Ethel Merman – Sadie Thompson. Blackhurst has created a lively show devoted to possibly the only composer to dine regularly with Prokofiev and Gershwin. The show features arrangements by music director Michael Rice. Sunday, May 5 at 7:00 PM "ONE OF THE GIRLS: The Words and Music of JERRY HERMAN" Considered one of Herman's premier interpreters, Blackhurst officially became one of "Jerry's Girls" when she starred in the 50th anniversary production of Hello, Dolly! at Goodspeed Opera House. They were introduced years before, when Jerry heard her sing one of the cut Dolly songs written for Ethel Merman. He immediately invited her to sing with the London Philharmonic at the Palladium and she's been singing his songs with symphony orchestras across the country ever since. "One of the Girls" focuses on the powerful, loving and memorable women in Jerry's life: both real, like his mother Ruth, who taught him that you could throw a party because "It's Today," and characters like Mame, who encouraged us to "Open a New Window"; Dolly Levi, who decided to rejoin the human race "Before the Parade Passes By"; and Zaza, who bravely declared, "I Am What I Am." Sunday, September 15 at 7:00 PM "DREAMING OF A SONG: The Music of HOAGY CARMICHAEL" with BILLY STRITCH The powerhouse duo of Blackhurst and singer/pianist Billy Stritch mine the Hoagy Carmichael catalog to unearth lesser-known gems, as well as beloved treasures such as "Skylark," "Georgia on My Mind" and "Stardust." You won't want to miss this "remarkably entertaining show with all the 'Heart and Soul' of the legendary composer himself" (Theatre Scene). Pianist-singer Billy Stritch has been a presence on the New York and national nightclub scene for nearly four decades. He began his career in Houston where we formed the vocal trio Montgomery, Plant and Stritch. The threesome performed all over New York and Europe from 1983 until they parted ways in 1990. That same year, Billy started his solo performing career. He is perhaps best known for his 25-year position as musical director and pianist for Liza Minnelli and has also toured with Tony Bennett, Christine Ebersole, Linda Eder, Melissa Manchester, Marilyn Maye, Linda Lavin and many other top singers. His composition "Does He Love You" won a Grammy award in 1993 and was recorded 30 years later by Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton, garnering another Grammy nomination in 2023. Sunday, October 20 at 7:00 PM "An Evening with KLEA BLACKHURST" Nobody loves to sing more than Klea. From Ethel Merman to Jerry Herman, she has been known to zero in on the contributions of someone specific. But this time, Klea goes themeless! From "A Cockeyed Optimist" to "The Sunny Side of the Street," this special show is a wonderful celebration of American popular songs, musical comedy, and the pocket trumpet. There are a few contemporary surprises as well. Klea will have you listening and laughing to the lyrics of Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, Yip Harburg, Ira Gershwin, Oscar Hammerstein, and Dorothy Fields. Sunday, November 10 at 7:00 PM "EVERYTHING THE TRAFFIC WILL ALLOW – The Songs and Sass of ETHEL MERMAN" "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. Klea Blackhurt is an actress, singer and comedienne who has appeared in legendary concert venues from The London Palladium to Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall to Jazz at Lincoln Center and with symphony orchestras from Atlanta to Boston, Pittsburgh to Philly. Most recently she appeared as Emma Goldman in Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert at Tanglewood with the Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart. As well as Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert with the Cincinnati Pops under the direction of John Morris Russell. Her New York theater credits include Party Face opposite Hayley Mills, Bingo, Radio Gals, Oil City Symphony, and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Her television appearances include "Pose," "The Knick," two seasons on "The Onion News Network" as legal pundit Shelby Cross, "Law & Order" SVU," and "Sesame Street." Last season, Klea appeared at the Ogunquit Playhouse where she continues her long association with The Nutty Professor, a new musical by Rupert Holmes and the late Marvin Hamlisch. Originally directed by legendary comedian Jerry Lewis, the show continues its bid for a Broadway run under the direction of Marc Bruni. Klea is a distinguished Alumna of the University of Utah. She is also a proud member of Mendez Boxing Harlem where she is known as The Belter. ------------------------------------------------------ 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 Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 PM LAURA ANGLADE QUARTET The Laura Anglade quartet, including Ms. Anglade on vocals, Ben Rosenblum on piano and accordion, Marty Jaffe on bass, and Ben Zweig on drums, draws their repertoire from the Great American Songbook and French classics made famous by Michel Legrand, Barbara, Charles Trenet, and more. Friday, May 3 at 7:00 PM ROSEMARY LOAR "Vagabond Heart" – Album Release Concert Broadway (Sunset Boulevard, Chess), cabaret and recording artist Rosemary Loar revisits her love of jazz in her newest and most musically ambitious show yet which launches her 12th album: Vagabond Heart. This is an evening of out-of-the-box arrangements and hilarious and heartbreaking stories of where and how the music was chosen and inspired. She sings well-known standards, original compositions, and classic Broadway songs, each with a twist. The show will be directed by Barry Kleinbort, with music direction Frank Ponzio on piano, Tom Hubbard on bass, and Vito Lesczak on drums. 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. Sunday, May 19 at 7:00 PM HEATHER PARCELLS and DIANE PHELAN "A Friendship Unhinged" *Livestream Available* Two of Broadway's wittiest leading ladies, Heather Parcells (Judy Turner in A Chorus Line) and Diane Phelan (Cinderella in Into the Woods) take you on a duet-driven romp through the sweet dissonance of enduring friendship. Having met as mere babes on the 1st National Tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie, the duo harmonize their way through the inescapable lunacy that accompanies a lasting friendship. The show is directed by Joe Langworth, with music direction by Dan Lipton, and music arrangements by Richard Rockage. Friday, June 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. Friday, June 21 at 9:30 PM NICK ZIOBRO "Without a Song" *Livestream Available* Once known as The Great American Songbook Youth Ambassador, Nick Ziobro returns to NYC with an all-new show. Featuring music from Cole Porter to Carole King, as well as some artists you never thought youd see coming, travel across time with heartfelt vocals and stories through the best songs from the last century. With a band of legendary New York musicians led by the incomparable Tedd Firth, Nick's passion for this music will only be matched by the incredible players onstage with him. Come and see why The Daily Beast asked, "Is Nick Ziobro the next Frank Sinatra?" |
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