11/3: SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS! The Songs of the Sherman Brothers

Robert B. and Richard M. Sherman

Kritzerland at Sterling's presents
SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS!
The Songs of the Sherman Brothers
Sunday, November 3 at 3 PM & 7 PM
Sterling’s at The Federal, 5303 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601

The Sherman Brothers — Richard M. and Robert B. — are responsible for making some of the most beloved, well known and iconic songs ever written, from pop to film to stage. The award-winning songwriting brothers’ songs have been delighting entire generations since the 1950s, and whether you were around then and discovering their songs when they were new, or if you were born in any subsequent decade, the Sherman Brothers songs were most assuredly part of your life.

Starring:

Brent Barrett (Olivier nominated, Kiss Me Kate; Broadway: Annie Get Your Gun, Chicago, Brigadoon; The Broadway Tenors)

Susan Egan (Broadway, original Belle, Beauty & The Beast, Tony & Drama Desk nominated; Millie, Thoroughly Modern Millie; Sally Bowles, Cabaret; Triumph of Love, State Fair. TV: WB’s "Nikki," PBS Great Performances, ABC, CBS and Disney; solo concerts)

Kim Huber (Broadway: Belle, Beauty & The Beast; Sunset Boulevard, Marie Christine. LA: Having It All, Marvelous Wonderettes)

Damon Kirsche (Julian Marsh, 42nd Street, Musical Theatre West; George Banks, Mary Poppins, Musical Theatre Wichita)

Jane Noseworthy (Reprise’s Carousel; Taming of the Shrew, A Noise Within; Kodak Theatre’s A Christmas Carol)

Jenna Lea Rosen (Disney’s "Sofia The First"; Parade, The Sound of Music, 3D Theatricals; "Outside The Box: The Exorcist")

Sami Staitman (Annie, Annie, Pioneer; Young Cosette, Les Misérables; Singing in the Rain; The King & I, Cabrillo Theatre)

and Mr. Richard M. Sherman

Tom Griep, Music Director

Reservations: 818 754-8700. Your phone reservation will be confirmed.
Brunch from 2:30 pm - 3 pm / Dinner from 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm.
Cover charge $15 + $10 food minimum + $3 facility charge.

Sterling’s at The Federal
5303 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

The Federal Bar is adjacent to the El Portal Theatre. The North Hollywood Stations for the Metrolink Red Line and Orange Line are directly across the street, north of Chandler on Lankershim. Parking is available – entrance for Federal lot is on Weddington Street (directly behind the building) at $3.50. There is also available street parking.

More information at BroadwayWorld.com

10/31: Vintage Halloween Costume Party with Dean Mora and His Haunted Orchestra

Dean Mora's acclaimed orchestra presents an evening of dance music from the 1920s and '30s, featuring star vocalists Kayre Morrison and Damon Kirsche. Dance to the Lindy, Jitterbug, Foxtrot, Tango and the Waltz to the finest tunes of the era as Dean Mora and His Haunted Orchestra takes you on ghostly musical journey!

Thursday, October 31, 2013
Vintage Halloween Costume Party
featuring Dean Mora and His Haunted Orchestra
at Maxwell Demille's CICADA CLUB
617 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, California 90014

Doors open 6pm - Showtime 8pm
Fine Dining - Full Bar - Valet Parking - Vintage Costumes suggested!

 Damon Kirsche, Kayre Morrison and Dean Mora
at the Vintage Halloween Costume Party, October 2013
(Photo: Dave Welch)

PURCHASE TICKETS
Pre-Sale Tickets $25 / $40 at the door.
Your $69 Dinner Purchase includes Admission Charge.
For dinner reservations, Call 213-488-9488.
For more information, visit clubcicada.com.

10/12: American Showstoppers: An Evening with Richard Rodgers, featuring the Fred Barton Orchestra

On October 12, I return to the "American Showstoppers" series at Pace University to celebrate the music of Richard Rodgers:

"Fred Barton, his 12-piece orchestra and star-studded cast of performers are back to celebrate the legendary Richard Rodgers! The extraordinary icon’s career spanned six decades, during which he composed 40 Broadway musicals. Fred’s tribute to the versatility of Richard Rodgers will prove a revelation to those familiar with his biggest hits: Oklahoma!, South Pacific, Carousel, and The Sound of Music. You’ll hear Richard Rodgers from his razz-ma-tazz roots to his later masterworks, created with a number of star lyricists. Join us as we journey from Broadway to Hollywood and back, celebrating the incredible music and tales of Richard Rodgers!"

Pace Presents: AMERICAN SHOWSTOPPERS

An Evening with Richard Rodgers

FEATURING THE FRED BARTON ORCHESTRA

$45 | $35 | $25

Starring: Nora Mae Lyng, Tari Kelly, Anastasia Barzee, Karen Murphy, Damon Kirsche, David Elder, Joshua Henry, Jeffry Denman, and Jesse Luttrell. Directed and Choreographed by Scott Thompson.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Schimmel Center site or call toll-free (866) 811-4111. Visit Facebook,  BroadwayWorld.com and Playbill.com for more details.

Here's an excerpt from a previous American Showstoppers concert, celebrating the music of Harold Arlen, "That Old Black Magic," in a duet with Anastasia Barzee.

"Be My Host" from NO STRINGS;  Joshua Henry, David Elder, Tari Kelly, Jeffry Denman, and Damon Kirsche (Photo: Kevin Yatarola)

Fred Barton and company at the American Showstoppers tribute to Richard Rodgers. (Photo: Kevin Yatarola)