| THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents the return of CHRISTINA BIANCO in "HER NAME IS BARBRA: MY PASSION FOR STREISAND," 10/18 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 02:08 pm EDT 09/26/24 | |
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| THE GREEN ROOM 42 PRESENTS THE RETURN OF INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED SINGER, ACTOR AND IMPRESSIONIST CHRISTINA BIANCO IN THE SPECIAL TRIBUTE "HER NAME IS BARBRA: MY PASSION FOR STREISAND" FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 LIVESTREAM OPTION AVAILABLE THE GREEN ROOM 42 – the intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's "off-night hotspot" by The New York Times – will present the return of internationally acclaimed singer, actor and impressionist Christina Bianco for the special evening "Her Name Is Barbra: My Passion for Streisand" on Friday, October 18 at 9:30 PM. For her first New York City show in 18 months, Bianco will present an unadulterated celebration of the icon that is Barbra Streisand! Using the text of Barbra's self-penned books, My Name Is Barbra and My Passion for Design, as her guide, Christina will use Streisand's words to highlight important moments of her musical career and illuminate the meticulous manner in which she's lived her incredibly unique life. With accompaniment by arranger and music director Ryan MacKenzie, expect to hear Streisand classics – in the voices of Christina, Barbra and a few other celebrities too. Christina Bianco is a two-time Drama Desk Award nominee. Her stage credits include Forbidden Broadway in New York and London's West End, LV in the 30th Anniversary UK tour of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Glinda in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium, and Fanny Brice in the Theatre Marigny's celebrated production of Funny Girl in Paris, for which she was awarded the Trophees De Le Comedie Musicale. Bianco captured international acclaim as a YouTube sensation with her "diva" impression videos, gaining over 25 million views. She has performed on television programs around the world, including "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," and "The Today Show." Television credits include ITV's "The Imitation Game," POP TV sitcom "Impress Me," Hallmark's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and frequent voice work for "RuPaul's Drag Race." Christina has performed her critically acclaimed concerts to sold-out crowds across the USA and around the world, including two UK tours, and runs in Spain, South Africa and Australia at the Sydney Opera House. Christina frequently tours with major US and Canadian symphonies and performs her solo symphony show under the direction of renowned Maestro Jack Everly. Her debut live album, Life of the Party , is available on iTunes and other major streaming platforms. ChristinaBianco.com Christina Bianco will perform "Her Name Is Barbra: My Passion for Streisand on Friday, October 18 at 9:30 PM at The Green Room 42 (570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street, on the 4th Floor of Yotel). The cover charge ranges from $40-$60. A livestream option is available for $20. For tickets, please visit www.TheGreenRoom42.com . THE GREEN ROOM 42 – founded in 2017, and located in the heart of the theatre district in Yotel Times Square – is Broadway's newest and most spacious cabaret club. Hailed by The New York Times as "Broadway's Off-Night Hotspot" and praised by Time Out New York for "Best Cabaret Show 2023" (Mamie Parris in Surrender: An Andrew Lloyd Webber Thrill Ride), our curated nightlife experience features your favorite Broadway stars in live performance, and a delicious menu of food and drink. The Green Room 42 opens the doors of hospitality to the nightclub stage while providing value and accessibility to the New York theatre community. Past shows have featured artists such as Josh Groban, Tina Fey, Katharine McPhee, Sara Bareilles, Kathleen Turner, Candace Bushnell, Alice Ripley, Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney, Lillias White, Frances Ruffelle, Judy Kuhn, Melissa Errico, Sally Mayes, Frankie Grande, Lady Bunny, Mink Stole, Ginger Minj, David Phelps, and over 5,000 others. The Green Room 42 has become a cornerstone of the Broadway community, redefining the cabaret industry, and all it's missing is YOU. Sit back, have a drink, and relax, because we've got your evening all planned in Broadway's off-night hotspot. TheGreenRoom42.VenueTix.com Facebook: @GreenRoom42 Instagram: @TheGreenRoom42 Twitter: @TheGreenRoom42 ---- HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2024 CALENDAR AT THE GREEN ROOM 42 Thursdays, September 26 and December 5 at 7:00 PM "LEOLA'S LADY LAND LOUNGE" Written & performed by Will Nolan Your favorite BroadwayWorld Award-winning senior citizen-redneck-lesbian welcomes NYC's greatest talent to "Leola's Lady Land Lounge," the monthly live talk show. Singers, dancers, actors and artists of all kinds join Leola inside the rainbow-cladded walls of her Lady Land Lounge. It's one part variety show, one part chat show, and oodles of laughs. Plus, there's gonna be snacks and prizes. And sometimes prizes that are snacks! Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 PM VICKI BURNS "A Tribute to Anita O'Day" Vicki Burns and her sizzling trio bring a sparkling tribute to vocal jazz legend Anita O'Day, featuring such iconic tunes as "Sweet Georgia Brown," "Honeysuckle Rose," and "Tea For Two." Vicki will thrill you with both her breathtaking scat singing and her tender tearjerking ballads evoking the masterful interpretations of the great Anita O'Day. "...One of the most coolly competent -- or just plain cool -- jazz singers I have heard so far this year: Vicki Burns. She has a clean sound and a great technique that's pretty dazzling." – Rob Lester. Burns is joined by Art Hirahara on piano, Sam Bevan on bass, and Phil Stewart on drums. Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 PM JOE POSA and SETH SIKES "Tributes" Joe Posa and Seth Sikes will unite for a performance of "Tributes," a fun homage to iconic female legends. The show combines two worlds of performance art together: female impersonation and live song. Joe Posa will impersonate Joan Rivers, Barbra Streisand, and Liza Minnelli, while Seth Sikes will enchant audiences with his soulful voice, singing nostalgic melodies made famous by Judy Garland, Bernadette Peters, and other female legends. And together they will duet on classic diva duets! Friday, October 25 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM REEVE CARNEY "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actor Reeve Carney returns to the club one-man cabaret of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The recent star of Broadway's Hadestown, Reeve is known for his portrayal of Dorian Gray on Showtime's "Penny Dreadful," Riff Raff in Fox's Rocky Horror Picture Show Reimagining, as well as originating the role of Peter Parker in Julie Taymor/U2's Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Saturday, October 26 at 9:30 PM AVA NICOLE FRANCES "The Dream That I See" "American Idol" finalist and two-time BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award winner Ava Nicole Frances honors her dreams and aspirations with the songs she's longed to sing – songs that spark the imagination and have the power to turn a vision into reality. In this all-new show, Ava merges the worlds of Broadway, pop, the Great American Songbook and her own originals, including songs from Stephen Sondheim, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Meredith Willson, and Rodgers and Hammerstein, among many others. Ava's special guests include the hilarious Susie Mosher, Canadian "The Voice" finalist David Marino, "American Idol" contestant Luke-Michael, and musical director Michael Collum. Sunday, November 24 and Monday, November 25 at 7:00 PM KEVIN CHAMBERLIN " Finding the Joy" Three-time Tony Award nominee Kevin Chamberlin is thrilled to be making his NYC solo cabaret debut at The Green Room 42 with his brilliant musical director, Michael Orland. Sold-out west coast audiences have raved about this evening of song, comedy, backstage stories, his insane rise to fame on TikTok and much more. There will be special guests, surprises and lots of love, light and laughter. Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 PM MICHAEL MOTT & FRIENDS Fifth Annual Holiday Show Celebrate the spirit of the season with award-winning singer/songwriter, Michael Mott. This joyous, heartwarming evening of seasonal classics and Mott's original holiday material features the composer on piano and vocals, joined by stars from the Broadway stage, who will be announced at a later date. The setlist includes "Winter Wonderland," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "Joy to the World," "Sleigh Ride," "O Holy Night," "Deck the Halls," "O Come All Ye Faithful," and many more. Musical direction is provided by Broadway's Joshua Zecher-Ross (Once Upon a One More Time, Be More Chill). Orchestrations are provided by Zecher-Ross and Drama Desk Nominee Kim Scharnberg (The Great Gatsby, Little Women). Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 PM EDMUND BAGNELL "Home for the Holidays" Join Edmund Bagnell, internationally touring singer and violinist and star of Well Strung, for his heartwarming show, "Home for the Holidays." The countdown to the holidays is on, and through music and humor Edmund shares his heartfelt recipe for a perfectly imperfect holiday season. This all-new show will feature selections from his 2020 USA Today top-ranked holiday album, Christmas at Home, including seasonal favorite such as "The Man with the Bag, "The Nutcracker Suite," "Christmastime is Here," some original holiday original tunes, and a few non-holiday surprises. |
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