Cabaret

Michael Longoria Merry Christmas Darling

Published

4 years ago

December 12, 2018

Monday night at Birdland, the Christmas musical season started out on a hight note with Michael Longoria, known for his performances on Broadway in Hairspray and the original company of Jersey Boys. Performing his Merry Christmas Darling, concert, which is also the title of his first Christmas album on Broadway Records.

Longoria is starring in The Midtown Men concert tour, and “Meet The Midtown Men”, a documentary for public television, Michael opened his show running on stage singing the title of his album. He is so engaging on stage, that he grabs the audience from his first note. His winning smile and his unique tenor voice leaves his audiences wanting more.

Rashad Naylor

Michael is backed by a talented band with Eric Halvorson on drums, on bass-Robby Jost, guitar-Justin Rothberg and on keys his musical director Rona Siddiqui. Vocally he is supported by Rashad Naylor and Kristina Nicole Miller. The two vocalists had an opportunity to shine in the spotlight and show off their strong and magnificent voices as Michael generously turned over the stage. He even ran off stage for a wardrobe change. Both singers are strong performers in their own right. Rashad Naylor sang “This Christmas” and Kristina Nicole Miller sang a beautiful rendition of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”.

Michael radiated from the stage as he rocked songs like “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”, and Mariah Carey’s smash hit “All I Want for Christmas is You.”

Michael had a surprise guest, fellow Midtown Men, Daniel Reichard. The two sang”Little Saint Nick” in the Midtown Men style.

The highlight of the evening was when Michael sang his original song “Merry Me This Christmas” that he co-wrote with his amazing musical director Rona Siddiqui. The song was inspired by his relationship with his husband, Taylor. They are celebrating their first anniversary.

Michael Longoria

“Merry Christmas Darling” should be in everyone’s Christmas Library.

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THE GREEN ROOM 42 Presents Tony Award-nominee Sharon McNight Celebrating 40 Years of Stories And Songs

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March 24, 2023

Suzanna Bowling

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Tony Award-nominee Sharon McNight in “Surviving Cabaret,” a storied look back at the last forty years of notable performances, on Thursday, April 13 and Saturday, April 15, both at 7:00 PM. McNight is known for her “no holds barred” approach to performing, which has earned the entertainer multiple honors and two Lifetime Achievement awards. She is famous for making audiences laugh and cry at the same show with her eclectic bag of musical choices, which include blues, country, Broadway, comedy, parody, impressions and accompanying stories. She will be joined by musical director James “Jim Bob” Followell.

Sharon McNight began her career in San Francisco, and made her Broadway debut in 1989 in Starmites, creating the role of Diva. She received a Tony nomination as “Best Leading Actress in a Musical” for her performance, and is the recipient of the Theatre World Award for “Outstanding Broadway Debut” and a Hirschfeld drawing of her character. She has six solo recordings to her credit, and has played from Moose Hall to Carnegie Hall, from Los Angeles to Berlin. In addition to her two Lifetime Achievement awards, she has won the MAC, Bistro, and New York Nightlife Awards, and six San Francisco Cabaret Gold Awards.

Her eclectic repertory ranges from blues to country to good old-fashioned entertainment. She is noted for her movie reenactment of The Wizard of Oz and for being one of the few real women to impersonate Bette Davis. Her television credits include “Seinfeld,” “Silk Stalkings,” and “Hannah Montana.” McNight received her Masters of Arts degree in direction from San Francisco State College and was a master teacher on the faculty of the Cabaret Conference at Yale University. She says the greatest day of her life was the day she quit smoking.

Sharon McNight will perform “Surviving Cabaret”on Thursday, April 13 and Saturday, April 15, both at 7:00 PM, at The Green Room 42 (570 Tenth Avenue at 42^nd Street, on the 4^th Floor of Yotel). The cover charge ranges from $30-$50. A livestream option is available for both shows at $20 each. For tickets, please visit www.TheGreenRoom42.com.

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My View: Someone Named Storm Caused Lots Of Excitement In New York City Last Night

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20 hours ago

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Stephen Sorokoff

Storm Large has made a name for herself from tours with Pink Martini to orchestral appearances at Carnegie Hall to the television stage of “America’s Got Talent.” But it is with her loyal and fearless band, Le Bonheur, that she grabs audiences. by the lapels and refuses to let go. Love, Storm her new show played 54 Below last night. It’s a playlist of songs by pop luminaries, rock goddesses, and Storm’s fiery originals. There might be someone in the news with a variation of her name currently causing some political excitement, but few entertainers can create the musical excitement that exists in a Storm Large performance.

STORM LARGE

ALAN PAUL, artistic director Barrington Stage Company

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Cabaret, Talks and Concerts For April

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March 23, 2023

Suzanna Bowling

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92 Street Y: 1395 Lexington Ave. 4/11: Apple TV+’s The Last Thing He Told Me: Jennifer Garner and Laura Dave; 4/19: Al Pacino in Conversation with David Rubenstein (In-Person); 4/30: Celebrating Balanchine: A Screening, Book Reading, Conversation and Performance with Director Connie Hochman, Heather Watts, Jennifer Homans, Tiler Peck, Unity Phelan, and Calvin Royal III Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of George Balanchine’s Death (In-Person)

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Birdland Jazz: 315 West 44 St. Every Monday at 9:30pm Jim Caruso’s Cast Party; Every Tuesday at 8:30pm The Lineup with Susie Mosher; Every Saturday at 7pm Eric Comstock with Sean Smith (Bass) & special guest Barbara Fasano (Voice); 4/1: Eliane Elias; 4/3: Susie Mosher & John Boswell in CASHINO; 4/17: Anita Gillette & Penny Fuller: “Sin Twisters: The Next Frontier”; 4/17: Sean McDermott & Cassidy Place; 4/21 – 22: Tony DeSare; 4/24: Karen Akers and 4/25 – 29: John Pizzarelli Album Release

Christine Andreas

Cafe Carlyle: 35 E 76th St. 4/1: John Lloyd Young; 4/3: Seth Rudetsky; 4/5 -15; Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro; 18- 19 Christine Andreas; 4/20-21; John Brancy and Peter Dugan; 4/22; Richard Tognetti, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra and 4/25-29 Candace Bushnell.

Carnegie Hall: 881 7th Ave at 57th St.

Chelsea Table + Stage: Hilton Fashion District Hotel, 152 W 26th St. 4/14: Marieann Meringolo and 4/17: The Skivvies.

Don’t Tell Mama: 343 W. 46 St. 4/ 21: Tanya Moberly and 4/28: Ricky Ritzel’s Broadway!