| BIRDLAND THEATER presents the return of ERIC COMSTOCK and BARBARA FASANO in “SUN! SKIN! SIN! SINATRA!” - celebrating their 20TH ANNIVERSARY - for FOUR SHOWS, 6/4-25 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 03:45 pm EDT 05/31/24 | |
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| BIRDLAND THEATER PRESENTS THE RETURN OF ERIC COMSTOCK AND BARBARA FASANO WITH A SPECIAL NEW RESIDENCY TO CELEBRATE THEIR 20TH ANNIVERSARY "SUN! SKIN! SIN! SINATRA!" FOUR TUESDAY SHOWS JUNE 4, 11, 18 AND 25 BIRDLAND THEATER will present the return of pianist and singer Eric Comstock and vocalist Barbara Fasano, hailed as "exhilarating" and "a hotbed of pleasure" by Stephen Holden in The New York Times, for four Tuesdays next month – June 4, 11, 18, and 25 – at 5:30 PM with their new show "Sun! Skin! Sin! Sinatra!" Drawing from eclectic influences, Sinatra and Cole Porter classics to singer-songwriters like Joni Mitchell and Carole King, the married musical couple's electrifying combination of warmth, wit, swing, and sensuality have made them the nightclub world's most celebrated team. Their performances have taken them from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to Saratoga Jazz Festival, Music Mountain Twilight Jazz, London's Pizza Express, Italy's Monteverdi Tuscany, and nightclubs and music festivals across the country. Their new CD, Painting the Town, featuring tenor saxophone legend Houston Person, drops this spring. There is a $30 music charge. Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street in New York. As they did in their Saturday Residency at Birdland, Comstock and Fasano will change their set weekly. "It's our life's passion to bring these songs and their creators to life, and we could not be more excited to be back at Birdland. After this long winter, we think folks will want a fizzy cocktail of fun, summery songs," says Comstock. Fasano adds, "This summer we'll celebrate our 20th anniversary, so this is a terrific way to start the party!" Joining them will be eminent bassist Sean Smith, known for his collaborations with Jacky Terrasson, Bill Charlap, Benny Carter, and Gerry Mulligan. The New Yorker praises Comstock's "expert musicianship and joie de vivre in equal measure." Fasano has been hailed by The New York Times as "a lyrically sensitive interpreter with a special affinity for Joni Mitchell" and by The New York Post as "a gorgeous, soulful singer who has an actor's intensity in whatever she sings." Her albums Busy Being Free and Written in the Stars both won the MAC Award for Major Recording of the Year. Winners of eight MAC Awards, five New York Bistro Awards and the New York Nightlife Award, Comstock and Fasano recently received the Donald F. Smith Award from the Mabel Mercer Foundation, acknowledging their artistry. Every bit as entertaining as they are musically savvy, they've been compared to Bobby Short and Lena Horne and Fred and Ginger, but Comstock and Fasano's style is all their own, with a wide choice of material that brings the generations together. They make all of it fresh, new, spontaneous, and fun — and their audiences feel they've been to a terrific party where the music and the stories have been equally great. In the words of the late jazz critic Ira Gitler, they "have it all, and then some ... artistic, swinging, and superbly entertaining." BIRDLAND THEATER will present Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano in "Sun! Skin! Sin! Sinatra!" on June 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 5:30 PM. There is a $30 music charge and a $20 food and beverage minimum. Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan. For reservations, please call (212) 581-3080 or visit www.BirdlandJazz.com. ---------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS AT BIRDLAND THEATER AND BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB Every Monday at 9:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club Jim Caruso's Cast Party "Jim Caruso's Cast Party," a New York institution for two decades, is a wildly popular weekly open mic night/variety show that has brought a sprinkling of Broadway glitz and urbane wit to Birdland since 2003. Called "show-business heaven" by The New York Times and "the gold-standard of open mic nights" by The Wall Street Journal, "Cast Party" presents a potent mix of Broadway stars, jazz swingers and cabaret legends, in addition to new faces and rising talent from every genre. The buoyant, sharp and charming Caruso guides the entire affair, while musical genius Billy Stritch (Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett) holds court at the ivories and leads the Cast Party Symphony Orchestra (Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums). Eric Adams, the Mayor of the City of New York, recently proclaimed, "Whereas, I am enormously proud to lead a city renowned as a global capital of the arts, 'Jim Caruso's Cast Party' has enriched our dynamic cultural landscape since 2003, and on the occasion of its 20th anniversary, I am pleased to recognize the weekly show's tremendous contributions to our performing arts and nightlife sectors." $30 + $20 food/drink minimum Tuesdays at 8:30 PM – Birdland Theater The Lineup with Susie Mosher "The Lineup with Susie Mosher" is a wild, anything-goes variety show featuring entertainers from the Broadway, cabaret and comedy scenes, ranging from today's hottest headliners to the best up-and-coming stars of tomorrow. Mosher – the noted actress and singer from Broadway and beyond, called "one of those talents you need to see to believe" by Time Out New York – hosts the spontaneous extravaganza on Tuesday nights, and each Lineup is unique and promises to deliver an unforgettable night of quintessential New York City entertainment. $20 + $20 food/drink minimum June 10 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club Susan Mack - "No More Blues" Renowned for having "a voice as full-bodied as honey with impeccable pitch and delicious taste in music," Susan Mack breathes new life into beloved jazz standards, timeless classics from the Great American Songbook and a sprinkling of contemporary surprises. She'll be singing iconic compositions by legends such as Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen, Billy Strayhorn, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and The Beatles. Pianist Tedd Firth will act as Music Director, with David Finck on bass, Eric Halvorson on drums, with direction by Lina Koutrakos. A native New Yorker with a lifelong passion for music, Susan's journey from the world of finance to the stage has been nothing short of extraordinary. The unique combination of Susan's jazz and cabaret singing along with her ability to infuse each performance with warmth, wit and a passion for storytelling, has earned her numerous accolades including Best Vocalist in the 2024 Broadway World NYC Cabaret Awards. Her debut show in 2018, "Nobody Else But Me," directed by the legendary Marilyn Maye, was also nominated for a MAC Award for Best Female Debut. $30 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum June 24 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club Clint Holmes - "Icons: Celebrating 100 Years of Greatness Through Music" Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Clint Holmes and music director Christian Tamburr will celebrate the great music icons of the past century. The show will feature songs and stories about Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis, Jr., Roberta Flack, Bill Withers, Peter Allen, and Stevie Wonder. Although his career spans four decades, Holmes is in the midst of a significant breakthrough. Having spent the last twenty years as one of Vegas's most successful entertainers, he has, over the last several years, achieved tremendous acclaim with solo shows at Café Carlyle and Birdland in New York City. Holmes burst onto the pop landscape nearly 45 years ago with the million-selling smash "Playground in My Mind." His enduring career as a recording artist, showman and entertainer includes tenure as Joan Rivers' sidekick on her late-night television program, a stint as musical feature and event correspondent on "Entertainment Tonight," and his own Emmy-winning talk/variety show. Along with appearing in marquee musicals across the country, he has written the book, music and lyrics to original shows and cabaret acts. $40 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum June 25 (Tuesday) 8:30 PM - Birdland Theater Cashino The LA and NYC cult hit returns to its roots at Birdland – don't miss the chance to see all four Cashino shows in their original form. Susie Mosher (Hairspray and host of Birdland's "The Lineup") and recording artist John Boswell star as Johnny Niagra and Pepper Cole in a special run of the critically acclaimed multimedia musical show. Each Cashino starts with a different short film about the lives of the two legendary singers as they embark on a quest to become internet entrepreneurs in the early 2000s, followed by a high energy and emotionally charged live set. Known for seamlessly blending '80s pop/rock with classic show tunes, Cashino medleys include: "The Queen & I," "Midler on the Roof," "Chicago" and "The Prince & The Poppins." Film cameos include: Kaye Ballard, Dan Bucatinsky, Mo Gaffney, Kathy Najimy, Peter Facinelli, Will Ferrell, Dan Finnerty, Jenny McCarthy, Michael Orland, Tiffani Thiessen, and more. Whether you're a longtime fan or first-timer, get ready for a multimedia musical experience that will rock your world. $35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum |
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