Entertainment, Cabaret, Broadway, Opera, Ballet & Concerts NYC

JACK JONES CELEBRATES HIS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
IN SHOW BUSINESS WITH A LIMITED EXCLUSIVE
OAK ROOM ENGAGEMENT SEPTEMBER 9-20

The Algonquin is delighted that double Grammy Award winning vocalist Jack Jones has selected the Oak Room to celebrate his landmark 50th anniversary in show business. In a limited exclusive engagement September 9-20, for ten shows only-at 9 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays-Jack will offer classic renditions of the timeless standards that have made him an international superstar in the age of rock and hip-hop.

Musical Director/Pianist is Jeff Colella, with Chris Colangelo on bass and Kendall Kay on drums. There is a $75 cover charge per person plus a $30 minimum or $70 prix fixe dinner (dinner is required Thursday-Saturday, with seating 7-7:30). Reservations: (212) 419-9331 or bmcgurn@algonquinhotel.com.

Born in Hollywood to singer/movie star Allan Jones and actress Irene Hervey, Jack attended University High School in Los Angeles while also studying drama and voice privately. When his friend Nancy Sinatra invited her father to sing in the school’s auditorium, the experience left an indelible mark that helped shape Jack’s career. He made his professional debut at 19 as part of his father’s Las Vegas act and soon hereafter signed a recording contract that produced his first hit, “This Could Be The Start of Something Big.” His two Grammys were for the singles “Lollipops and Roses ” and “Wives and Lovers.” With more than 50 recorded albums, 17 of which made Billboard’s Top 20, Jack’s credits include guest performances at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and the White House, as well as international tours. His musical theatre work includes starring roles in “Guys and Dolls,” “South Pacific,” “Pajama Game” and “Man of La Mancha.” He recorded the theme songs for the film Love With A Proper Stranger and the hit TV show, “The Love Boat.”

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FEINSTEIN’S AT LOEWS REGENCY

PRESENTS

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN

“THE SINATRA PROJECT”

WITH NEW YORK’S FINEST SWINGING 17 PIECE BAND

SEPTEMBER 2 – 6

FEINSTEIN’S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed “Best of New York” by New York Magazine and “an invaluable New York institution” by The New York Post, will open its 10th Anniversary season with the return of the club’s founder MICHAEL FEINSTEIN for one week only, September 2 – 6. Musical Director Bill Elliott will lead a 17-piece band featuring Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, Jim Saporito on drums, and David Finck on bass. September 2 will also mark the release of his new CD – The Sinatra Project from Concord Records – which collects the great romantic songs performed by “Ol’ Blue Eyes.” All shows take place at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

“For years I’ve wanted to celebrate Sinatra’s musical sensibilities, but I have no desire to copy the classic songs that he rendered better than anyone else. I wanted to create an album that would explore his style of singing and his style of music” comments Feinstein. The album was recorded as it would have been fifty years ago, in the famous last surviving recording studio from the days of stereo, Capital Studio A in Hollywood. The CD is comprised of classics such as “Fools Rush In,” “I’ve Got a Crush on You,” “At Last Love,” “Exactly Like You,” and many more.

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LOOKING GLASS THEATRE ANNOUNCES EXCITING FALL 2008

SEASON

Balinese Children’s Fairytale with Music, A Groovy Re-Invention of Pix’ Classic and Winter 2008 Forum Featured on the Looking Glass Stage this Fall

The Looking Glass Theatre proudly announces its Fall 2008 Season: ADVENTURES OF THE PUPPET PRINCESS, written and directed by Fullbright recipient Jennifer Goodlander; THE SPANISH WIVES, by Mary Griffith Pix, re-invented and directed by NYIT Award nominee Aliza Shane; and the WINTER 2008 WRITER/DIRECTOR FORUM, featuring 12 original and adapted classical works with female playwrights and directors.

ADVENTURES OF THE PUPPET PRINCESSES…
Playing October 11 – November 23, The Adventures of the Puppet Princess is a Balinese fairytale with music which follows Putu, a troublesome tomboy, and Nyoman, the neighbor boy that her father, a master puppeteer (dalang), is teaching about the art of puppets. Putu loves to play with the puppets and make up stories, but in Bali girls can’t be puppeteers, or can they? When Putu and Nyoman get lost in the jungle, they encounter fantastical creatures who share stories through dance, comedy and masked drama. But their only way out of the jungle is to create a puppet show for a witch (layak)! Reluctant to work together, can they set aside their animosity to perform a puppet show magical enough to impress the witch and get home? Is all that seems scary and evil also good?

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ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY

Is pleased to announce the full cast joining 3-Time Tony Award® Winner

FRANK LANGELLA

In a new Broadway production of

A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS

By Robert Bolt

Directed by Doug Hughes

The cast will include:

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GREAT PERFORMANCES REVEALS ZESTY NEW MENU AT

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER’S JAZZ CLUB,

DIZZY’S CLUB COCA-COLA

New York Hot Spot Revamps Culinary Scene by

Introducing New Summer and Late-Night Menus

Great Performances, the leading New York City-based catering and events company soars to new culinary heights with the latest menu at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s intimate jazz club, located in Frederick P. Rose Hall on Broadway at 60th Street in the heart of Columbus Circle. As the summer season swings into action, Executive Chef Chris Harkness, in collaboration with Venue Chef Nima Khansari, serve up a tasty blend of soulful, southern delicacies and fresh, seasonal ingredients at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, staying true to the club’s heritage of jazz music and food. This delectable fare features select locally grown fruits and vegetables sourced from Great Performances’ own organic Katchkie Farm located in upstate New York. Dinner is served when the doors open at 6pm and during the artist’s sets at 7:30pm, 9:30pm and Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30pm. Check out the full menu at http://www.jalc.org/dccc/menus.asp.

Calendar: http://www.jalc.org/dccc/d_calendar.asp

Tue-Sun, Aug 5-10
Cedar Walton Quintet

Review By Nancy Walman

Award-winning website, Punchin-dot-com, features the Walman Report and reviews of restaurants, travel, wine and theater. Great Performances, the leading New York City-based catering and events company, soars to new culinary heights with the latest menu at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Lincoln Center’s intimate jazz club, located in Frederick P. Rose Hall in the heart of Columbus Circle. As the summer season swings into action, Venue Chef Nima Khansari, serves up a fascinating blend of soulful, southern delicacies and fresh, seasonal ingredients, sourced from Great Performances’ own organic farm.

Great Jazz was a given, but never did we expect a serious kitchen producing such ravishing dishes as Seared Catfish Po-Boy with Chipotle Mayo, Coleslaw and Sweet Potato Fries; Crawfish Beignets with Creole Mustard Aioli, lovely grilled asparagus, Gumbo-Laya with Lump Crab Meat, Shrimp, Crawfish, Andouille Sausage, Tasso Ham and Chicken over White Rice and The best Fried Chicken, Collard Greens and Potato Salad this side of the Maison-Dixon-Line. Don’t miss the delicious desserts like Blueberry Crisp with Tahitian Vanilla Gelato and traditional red velvet cake.

Photo Credit Julie Skarratt

Cocktails like Makers Mark and Grand Marnier and a cherry margarita are terrific, as is the efficient service. Dinner is served when the doors open at 6pm and during the artist’s sets at 7:30pm, 9:30pm and Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30pm. On our visit, “The Cedar Walton Quintet, with Steve Turre, Featuring Cedar Walton, piano; Steve Turre, trombone; Vincent Herring, alto saxophone; David Williams, bass; Joe Farnsworth, drums was as good as it gets and Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Broadway at 60th Street, rates “A Major” on The Walman Report.

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Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola
Frederick P. Rose Hall
Jazz at Lincoln Center Broadway at 60th Street
5th Floor

Reservations
Call: 212 258-9595 or -9795. Seating is available on a first-come first-served basis either at tables or at the bar.

Group Reservations:
For groups of 20-60 call: 212-258-9875.
For groups of 61-80 call 212-258-9588
For groups of 81 or more call Corporate Sales: 212-258-9980.
(Group reservations cannot be placed on the Web)

Prices
Music Cover for Artist Sets:
Tue-Sun: $30-$35 per person;
Mon: $20 per person (UPSTARTS!)
Food & Beverage: $10 minimum, table; $5 minimum, bar

Student Discounts
$15 for 9:30pm set on Sundays, Tues-Thurs.;
$15 for 11:30pm set on Fridays & Saturdays
$10 on Mondays;
$5 for After Hours Sets
Valid student ID required

Doors Open
Doors open at 6pm for the 7:30pm set
Full menu available at 6pm

Set Times
Mon: Upstarts!, 7:30 & 9:30pm

Tue-Thu: Artist Sets, 7:30 & 9:30pm, After Hours Set 11:00pm

Fri & Sat: Artist Sets, 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30pm, After Hours Sets follow last Artist Set

Sun: Artist Sets, 7:30 & 9:30pm

After Hours Sets
$10
After Hours Sets are a great opportunity to hear great jazz in an informal setting until the wee hours….

Student Discounts
$15 for 9:30pm set on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

$10 on Mondays
$5 for After Hours Sets
Valid student ID required

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