| October - December 2010
LGBT / Cabaret / Theatre Concerts @ the RRazz room
*at Hotel Nikko San Francisco
*Except Jennifer Holliday @ Castro Theatre
| the RRazz room at Hotel Nikko
222 Mason Street (at Ellis)
San Francisco, California 94102
www.therrazzroom.com
Tickets:
866.468.3399 (TicketWeb)
General Inquiries:
415.394.1189 (the RRazz room)
kris@therrazzroom.com
Media:
Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publicist
510.967.1109
jfmpresents@gmail.com
NOTE: High-res photos available for all performances.
 Category: Nightlife
LGBT, Cabaret, Theatre, Pop, RockFri-Sat, Oct 22-23, 10:30pm
$20-30 (Limited VIP)
CARLY OZARD
Somebody to Love: My Tribute to Freddie MercuryEver since Carly discovered the voice of Freddie Mercury, she has been in love with his theatrical, rocker glam persona. Freddie Mercury could sing anything...in any style, and that alone is an art to celebrate. After covering and loving his music for years, Ms. Ozard and musical director Joe Wicht are creating "Somebody To Love: My Musical Tribute to Freddie Mercury." Carly will be Queen for a day, paying homage to her idol, and sharing historic and interesting facts about Mercury's public and intimate lifestyle. Carly relates to Mercury's flair for theatrical and dramatic performing, incorporating his work into a night of fabulous cabaret. Carly Ozard, Somebody to Love: My Tribute to Freddy Mercury runs for 2 performance only Friday-Saturday, October 22-23 at 10:30 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $20-30 (Limited VIP) with a two-drink minimum . For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit: www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Carly Ozard: http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/CarlyO10Oct.html
 Category: Nightlife
LGBT, Cabaret, Drag, Pop, Rock
Fri, Oct 29, 10:30pm
$25
COUNTESS KATYA SMIRNOFF-SKYY
Back in the USSR: A Voyage into The Beatles' Songbook
Join San Francisco's favorite Russian red-head, the Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy for her latest cabaret spectacular, Katya...Back In The USSR, a voyage into the Beatles' song book. This musical adventure examines the music of the fab four as only Russia's (self proclaimed) Greatest Mezzo-Soprano understudy turned Countess, turned Macy's cosmetic counter lady could envision. It's Abby Road meets the Met with a good dose of cabaret. Katya will be joined by her marvelous band the TOM SHAW TRIO.
Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, Back in the USSR: A Voyage into The Beatles' Songbook runs for 1 performance only Friday, October 29 at 10:30 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $25 with a two-drink minimum . For reservations call 866.468.3399 or visit: www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy: http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/Katya10-10.html
 Category: Nightlife
LGBT, Cabaret, Drag, Pop, Theatre
Thu, Nov 4, 8pm
$20
COURTNEY ACT
Maybe She's Born With It
Australian Idol alumni and gender-bending sensation Courtney Act and Australia's most glamorous diva lands at the RRazz room stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY Thursday, November 4. Hot on the high heels of performing her sell-out show on the ATLANTIS GAY CRUSIES, Courtney Act will bring some glamour to the RRazz room and will take you on a musical journey through some familiar waters, albeit with a fresh Courtney twist. This witty show, written and directed by Dean Bryant, (Priscilla Queen of The Desert) will appeal to everyone from twinks to twunks, trannies to grannies. Come and enjoy the sheer cover of entertainment that is Courtney Act in "Maybe She's Born With It."
Courtney Act runs for 1 performance only Thursday, November 4 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $20 with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 866.468.3399 or visit: www.theRRazzroom.com Dedicated link to Courtney Act: http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/CourtneyA.html
 Category: Nightlife
LGBT, Cabaret, Drag, Theatre
Fri-Sat, Nov 5-6, 10:30pm
$25
JEFFREY JOHNSON as EDIE BEALE
Little Edie Beale's Infamous 1978 Cabaret Act "Live At Reno Sweeey" Re-Staged With Jeffrey Johnson
After two successful runs earlier this year at Joe's Pub in New York City and a feature in May's issue of Playbill Magazine, "Little Edie" Beale takes her show west for this first time to San Francisco. Many have seen the HBO special "Grey Gardens," and have knowledge about Edith Beale; however, "Edie Beale Live at Reno Sweeney," recreates the now infamous nightclub performance of Ms. Beale, of Grey Garden's fame, in New York City in 1978. Written by Duval, who managed and produced a cabaret act by Edith Beale, the show recreates the essence of those magical nights at the New York City nightclub using dialogue, songs, and text from the historic event and conversations that took place following the 1978 appearance. This special engagement run stars Ganymede Arts' artistic director, Jeffrey Johnson as Beale. Also in the cast are Michael Winstead and Keith Tittermary. The upcoming San Francisco shows are Edie's first West Coast performance before she heads south to Los Angeles to perform at Show at Barre. Sandra Bernhard has said that "Jeffrey Johnson's "Little Edie Beale" is Flawless!" While the Washington City Paper stated, "Johnson's Little Edie is both grand and gratifying!" And the director of the original Grey Gardens documentary, Albert Maysles praised Jeffrey's performance as "Excellent. Pure perfection. Truly astonishing!" Jeffrey Johnson as Edie Beale runs for 2 performances only Friday and Saturday, November 5-6 at 10:30 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $25 with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com Dedicated link to Jeffrey Johnson as Edie Beale:
http://therrazzroom.com/11Artist/edie_b.html
 Category: Nightlife
Cabaret, Pop, Great American Songbook Sat, Nov 6, 7pm Sun, Nov 7, 5pm Mon, Nov 8, 8pm $35 ($45 Limited VIP) DEANA MARTIN
Deana Sings Dino - Memories Are Made Of This
Deana performs many of her father's greatest and most enduring hits, including: "Memories Are Made Of This," "That's Amore," "Everybody Loves Somebody," and many more of the world's favorites. Her on-stage performance treats the audience to an intimate repartee, sharing with them a look into Dean's life, by way of her personal anecdotes and a video montage, comprised of rare never-before-seen home movies and private photos. You will relive with Deana some of the most treasured moments from Dean Martin's long and illustrious career. Deana sings the most famous hits of her musical family, including "Uncles" Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., plus Judy Garland, and many others. The show is a combination of musical treasures intertwined with personal reflections and private recollections, from a lady who grew up having a family-like relationship with the people to whom she is paying tribute. Since the show's inception three years ago, Deana has enjoyed rave reviews and has been performing internationally to sold-out audiences on three continents. Treat yourself and those you love to an evening of a lifetime. See and enjoy Deana Martin, live! Deana Martin runs for 3 performances only Saturday, November 6 at 7:00 PM; Sunday, November 7 at 5:00 PM; and Monday, November 8 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $35 ($45 Limited VIP) with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 866.468.3399 or visit: www.theRRazzroom.com Dedicated link to Deana Martin:
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/DeanaM10.html
 Category: Nightlife
Cabaret, Comedy Tue, Nov 9, 8pm $20 DIANNE FRASER & BRAD ELLIS (Musical Director of FOX TV's Glee)
Part-Time Diva
DIANNE FRASER has performed her hit cabaret show, PART TIME DIVA, to sold-out crowds in her native Los Angeles. Her unique path to the cabaret scene includes a successful career behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Ms. Fraser spent fifteen years in the ranks of Hollywood agents and is now a partner in management company Industry Entertainment. At the same time, she has thrived in her role as wife and mother. Prior to her rise in the world of professional representation, she performed in a variety of Off-Broadway productions... an endless stream of musicals from Manhattan to Monrovia. She even appeared on Broadway... as a waitress at the Saloon Restaurant (64th & Broadway). Recently Ms. Fraser made her triumphant return to New York Theatre as a Producer of the musical GLIMPSES OF THE MOON in the Oak Room at the Algonquin. Among future producing ventures is the upcoming revised version of the musical WORKING which opens next winter at Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. Tales of her experiences create a fun-filled and poignant evening of music and comedy. Directed by Clifford Bell. Musical Director **Brad Ellis. Special Material by Jeff Cohn.**Brad Ellis is an Americancomposer, musical director, orchestrator and jazz pianist. Ellis is perhaps most visible as the quiet teacher/piano accompanist for the high school kids on Glee, the Fox television show for which he is part of creator Ryan Murphy's musical production team. Dianne Fraser "Part-Time Diva" With Brad Ellis (Musical Director of FOX TV's Glee) runs for 1 performance only Tuesday, November 9 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $20 with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 866.468.3399 or visit: www.theRRazzroom.com Dedicated link to Dianne Fraser:
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/DianneF10.html
 Category: Nightlife
LGBT, Comedy, Theatre, Drag, Great American Songbook Wed, Nov 10, 8pm $30 MATTHEW MARTIN
All Singing, All Dancing, All Dead
Matthew Martin is keeping Hollywood history alive and well, and he will be conjuring the Late Greats of the Silver Screen in his new show ALL SINGING, ALL DANCING, ALL DEAD! Come see his incomparable incarnation of Bette Davis which has received critical acclaim in multiple stage productions in San Francisco, New York, London and Los Angeles. Martin also resurrects Katharine Hepburn in her full majestic glory; breathes life into Miss Peggy Lee's sultry song styling; revives Judy Garland's inimitable voice and presence, and as a dynamic dancer, Martin sizzles the stage with the tornado tapping of the legendary Ann Miller. Martin memorializes the immortals in tribute to the timeless classics when stars were truly stars!!! Special guests include Tom Shaw on piano and Roberta Drake on drums. Matthew Martin "All Singing, All Dancing, All Dead" runs for 1 performance only Wednesday, November 10 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $30 with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 866.468.3399 or visit: www.theRRazzroom.com Dedicated link to Matthew Martin "All Singing, All Dancing, All Dead": http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/MatthewM10.html
 Category: Nightlife
LGBT, Theatre, R&B, Soul, Pop, Gospel
Fri, Nov 12, 8pm
$29.50-79.50JENNIFER HOLLIDAY
One Night Only!@ Castro Theatre
429 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Tickets: 415.392.4400
Jennifer Holliday, who comes to San Francisco's Castro Theatre for a rare concert appearance this November, is a performer too multi-talented to be easily categorized. She is a Broadway legend who took The Great White Way by storm in "Your Arm's Too Short to Box with God" and later changed theatre history with her iconic, Tony Award winning performance as Effie White in Dreamgirls. She is an unparalleled R&B songstress who scored smash hits with classic tunes such as "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," "Hard Time for Lovers, "No Frills Love," and "Heart on the Line." She is a spiritually thrilling gospel singer who performed powerful duets with the likes of Luther Vandross, delivering a rendition of "His Eye is on The Sparrow" that is said to have left Paul Simon speechless. She is an indelible contributor to many of television's greatest moments, offering astonishing performances of her signature tunes on the Grammy and BET awards, and creating memorable characters on shows such as Touched by An Angel and Ally McBeal. She is a dedicated and tireless humanitarian, dedicating countless hours (and countless performances) to the fight against AIDS. Miss Holliday's concert is sure to be a thrilling experience for any fan who has been touched by any of Miss Holliday's many gifts. Jennifer Holliday runs for 1 performance only Friday, November 12 at 8:00 PM. Castro Theatre is located at 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114. Tickets are $29.50-79.50. For tickets call 415.392.4400 or visit: www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Jennifer Holliday: http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/JenniferH10B.html Category: Nightlife
LGBT, Comedy
Fri-Sat, Nov 19-20, 10:15pm; Sun, Nov 21, 4pm
$30
JASON STUART & MICHELE BALAN
Two Jews Walk Into the RRazz room ... And Tell Jokes!
 Jason Stuart has performed at all of the top comedy clubs & comedy festivals and hundreds of gay events & prides, colleges & universities, and even on Broadway. Since Stuart makes such a strong connection with his audience, he is in high demand by corporate programs with his lecture, Coming Out In Hollywood, on being openly gay in the workplace. Most recently, he appears in Logo's new comedy series, One Night Stand-Up.Although his semi-celebrity came via stand-up, Stuart is also well-known for his work as an actor playing gay & straight roles on over forty popular television shows. Stuart has wowed audiences on the TV screen with guest roles in hits such shows as The Closer, Will & Grace, George Lopez, Everybody Hates Chris, House, M.D., It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Charmed, to name a few. He is best known playing "Dr. Thomas", the gay family therapist on My Wife and Kids.As a character actor, filmmakers say his talent is a cross between the depth of Philip Seymour Hoffman, the comedy timing of John Ritter and the quirkiness of Steve Buscemi. He has worked with heavy hitters George Clooney, Faye Dunaway, Angelina Jolie, Damon Wayans, Drew Carey, George Lopez, David Spade and even Arnold Schwarzenegger. Stuart was featured in the comedy hit A Day Without a Mexican and the HBO award winning drama Gia. Among the big studio pictures he appeared in, Kindergarten Cop and Vegas Vacation are favorites among TV fans.
 Michele Balan is a brash, New York Stand-up comedian who was one of the four finalists on NBC's 2006 "Last Comic Standing" and she is "The Last Woman Comic . . .. " She has recently appeared on Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed and the OUTlaugh festival on MTVs LOGO, opened for the Smothers Brothers, and is headlining all over the country in comedy clubs, cruises, corporate events, JCC's country clubs and more! She is appropriate for all audiences...well, maybe not children's parties! She writes for Life & Style magazine, contributor in many books and writes comedy for other well-known comedians. Often told she was naturally funny, the Brooklyn native left a high-paying executive position at a computer company to pursue comedy - even though comedy has never proved as lucrative - and she has been performing ever since. She has recorded "Neurotic by Nature" at the LA Improv in 99 (it features Nell Carter), in 2004 she recorded "Live Just Barely" at the famed Joe's Pub... and soon to be released "Is it hot in here? or is it me!" recorded at the Triad Theater. Voted one of the "Top 10 Comics" by Backstage Magazine in 2004. Jason Stuart & Michele Balan runs for 3 performances only Friday-Saturday, November 19-20 at 10:15 PM and Sunday, November 21 at 4:00 pm. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $30 with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 866.468.3399 or visit:www.theRRazzroom.com Dedicated link to Jason Stuart & Michele Balan:
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/MicheleJason10.html
 Category: Nightlife
LGBT, Drag, Cabaret
Mon-Wed, Nov 29-Dec 1, 8pm
$75 (Opening NIght) $50
DONNA SACHET'S 18th ANNUAL SONGS OF THE SEASONA San Francisco Tradition
Donna Sachet brings all of her timely wit, unpredictable humor, and sensitive singing showmanship to this holiday benefit for the AIDS Emergency Fund, joined by talented musical friends from across the country. Ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities available at www.songsoftheseason.net Category: Nightlife
LGBT, Pop, Folk
Sun, Dec 5, 3pm
$25
ABIGAIL ZSIGA
Abigail is known on dance floors across the world for hits like "You Set Me Free" and "Let The Joy Rise." But it is her powerful voice that is rich with texture and emotion that has been enthralling audiences for years. Abigail returns to The Rrazz Room for an afternoon of holiday classics and material from her forthcoming albums "Be Still My Soul" and "Hush." Not to be forgotten, Abigail will share intimate, stripped down versions of all our favorites from "Home... Again" and a few classics. Abigail Zsiga runs for 1 performance only Sunday, December 5 at 4:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $25 with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Abigail Zsigahttp://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/AbigailZ10II.html
 Category: Nightlife
Swing, Pop, Cabaret, Theatre, Great American Songbook
Sun, Dec 5, 7pm
$35
DAVID CAMPBELL
On Broadway SONY CD Release, Due Nov 2
David Campbell returns to his roots with the new album On Broadway available November 2. The Masterworks Broadway recording includes musical theater classics plus the world premiere recording of "Goodbye" from the Broadway-bound musical Catch Me If You Can, written by Hairspray's Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Campbell will perform material from On Broadway and more in a series of exclusive appearances in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco beginning November 23. On Broadway sees David Campbell interpreting a host of beloved musical theater songs on record for the first time. Accompanied by a full orchestra conducted by Broadway maestro Rob Fisher, On Broadway combines songs from Campbell's starring roles alongside musical theater standards. One of Australia's biggest selling recording artists, David Campbell has also achieved considerable success in the United States. His critically acclaimed New York show attracted major crowds and created what Time Out New York described as "...the biggest buzz since Barbra Streisand." Campbell's show subsequently moved to Rainbow & Stars where he became the youngest performer ever to headline the iconic venue. With this success as a launch-pad, Campbell was soon in demand from Broadway's most prestigious writers and directors. He was cast in the New York premiere of Stephen Sondheim's musical Saturday Night and played a leading role in New York City Center Encores! production of Babes In Arms. He released two highly praised recordings in the U.S. and has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning. In his native Australia, David Campbell has appeared on television, theater and cabaret, recorded four top ten albums, and sold out five concert tours from coast to coast. Campbell starred in several Australian musical productions including Les Misérables and Shout. He is signed to Sony Australia where he has released four albums, including On Broadway. David Campbell runs for 1 performance only Sunday, December 5 at 7:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $35 with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 866.468.3399 or visit: www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to David Campbell: http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/david_c.html
 Category: Nightlife
Cabaret, Jazz, Pop, Folk
Mon, Dec 6, 8pm
$25
LINDA KOSUT
in "By Any Other Name" Pairing Songs With The Same Titles Across Genres And Decades
San Francisco favorite and Bistro/BMI Award-winning jazz & cabaret vocalist Linda Kosut presents her brand new show "By Any Other Name." Lead by musical director John Simon, Linda's band has some of the Bay Area's top musicians including Tom Shader on bass, John Mader on drums and Tony Malfatti, on horns. What is "By Any other Name"? Given that songwriters can name their songs the same as other tunes already published, there are many songs with the same names - take "Time After Time" written in 1947 by Sammy Cahn & Julie Styne or was it written by Cyndi Lauper in 1984? How about "All By Myself" written by Irving Belrin in 1921, or maybe that was written by Eric Carmen in 1975? In her new show, Kosut and her band, in her style of mixing up unexpected arrangements of jazz, pop and folk, will present songs with the same title from different genres and across the decades. Linda Kosut runs for 1 performance only Monday, December 6 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $25 with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 866.468.3399 or visit: www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Linda Kosut: http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/LindaK10C.html
 Category: Nightlife
Cabaret, Rock, Blues, R&B
Tue-Wed, Dec 7-8, 8pm
$25 ($35 Limited VIP)
BARB JUNGR
"The Men I Love: The New American Songbook"
With rave reviews internationally and two New York awards, Barb Jungr is renowned for her unique vocal style, approach to arrangements and interpretation of song. Her acclaimed international releases on Linn Records and performances have brought her to the world stage and revealed her to be one of Europe's most exciting voices. Born and raised in the northwest of England, Barb moved to London in the mid 1970s, where she became part of the early alternative cabaret circuit. Recording and performing live throughout the 1980s, in the mid 1990s, she began the song styling for which she has become highly acclaimed in the UK as one of Britain's most important interpreters of contemporary songs and in particular the repertoire of Bob Dylan for which also she received rave reviews in New York. In the UK and New York, she plays to packed houses and was recently heralded in a feature about her work in the New York Times. Known for her passionate singing, minimal and subtle arrangements and great humor, and accompanied by the best pianists in New York and The UK, Jungr has been hailed in the UK as being "tantalisingly close to mass attention." Barb is also a respected lyricist, writer and songwriter for a number of productions and producers. Hailed as "A British Pilaf," Jungr's latest CD, The Men I Love: The New American Songbook, was released on Allegro Records UK in May 2010 and has garnered critical acclaim. Barb Jungr runs for 2 performances only Tuesday-Wednesday, December 7-8 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $25 ($35 Limited VIP) with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com Dedicated link to Barb Jungr:
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/BarbJ10.html
 Category: Nightlife
LGBT, Cabaret, Pop
Mon, Dec 13, 8pm
$25 ($35 Limited VIP)
TERESE GENECCO
Sings Elvis Presley '56
After five years as the San Francisco Bay Area "Entertainer of the Year" and a year of late-night Saturday performances at The Rrazz Room, Terese Genecco (pronounced Teh-REECE Jeh-NECK-oh) relocated in March of 2009 to New York City where she and her 8-piece "little big band" have been wowing audiences and critics alike as a monthly headliner at the world-famous Iridium Jazz Club on Broadway for over a year, earning the title of the "longest running nightclub act on Broadway!" Time Out New York Magazine has consistently placed Genecco's shows on their Top Ten lists and has hailed them as "critics picks" since first appearing in New York City in 2005. Genecco is a 2010 MAC* Award Nominee in the category of Major Artist, the 2009 MAC Award Winner for Outstanding Female Vocalist, the 2009 OutMusic Award Winner for Outstanding Cabaret Song/Artist; the 2008 MAC Award Winner for Outstanding Recording, and the 2007 Back Stage Bistro Award Winner for Outstanding Tribute Show. (*Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs) Best known for her one-woman jazz/musical creation, "Drunk With Love: A Tribute To Frances Faye," which made its debut in a 5-week run at The New Conservatory Theatre Center in San Francisco in 2005, Genecco has been a headliner from coast to coast with major engagements at The Rrazz Room, The Herbst Theatre, The Main Stage at San Francisco Pride, and the Fillmore Jazz Festival in San Francisco, appearances in New York City at The Iridium, Birdland, B.B. King's Blues Club, and Jazz @ Lincoln Center, opening for Grammy Winner Steve Tyrell at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in New Jersey, and as a headliner at The Peppermill Hotel & Casino in Reno and the Steamboat Landing & Resort in Upstate New York. Genecco also appears regularly in Hollywood, CA where she performs with the legendary Jack "Mr. Bongo" Costanzo, a frequent collaborator w/ Nat "King" Cole, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and The Fabulous Frances Faye, among many. Recent guest stars in Genecco's New York City shows have included "The Legend" Steve Rossi (of the comedy duo Allen & Rossi,) L.A.'s Mark Winkler, Emmy Winner Judy Gold, Grammy Winner Lew Soloff, The Marvelous Marilyn Maye, San Francisco's Mike Greensill, and Liza Minnelli's musical director and drummer, Michael Berkowitz. Genecco will be joined on stage at The Rrazz Room for this very special performance by her new musical director and Windham Hill Solo Recording Artist, Sean Harkness, on guitar. Terese Genecco runs for 1 performance only Monday, December 13 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $25 ($35 Limited VIP) with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 866.468.3399 or visit: www.theRRazzroom.com Dedicated link to Terese Genecco:
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/TereseG10.html
 Category: Nightlife
LGBT, Cabaret, Theatre, Pop
Mon-Tue, Dec 20-21, 8pm
$30
CONNIE CHAMPAGNE as JUDY GARLAND
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
"What's Christmas without Judy Garland? Come & celebrate this season the Garland-way, with an evening of holiday songs, special guests and Santa Claus!--in the spirit of Judy's 1963 television special." CD Release Party: "CONNIE CHAMPAGNE LIVE AT THE RRAZZ ROOM" Connie Champagne as Judy Garland runs for 2 performances only Monday-Tuesday, December 20-21 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $30 with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com
Dedicated link to Connie Champagnehttp://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/ConnieC12-10.html
 Category: Nightlife
LGBT, Cabaret, Theatre, Jazz, Pop
Wed, Dec 22, 8pm
$30
CHRISTMAS IN SAN FRANCISCO WITH RUSS LORENSON AND FRIENDS
Skip the Christmas caroling and spend a cozy winter's evening with Russ Lorenson and his special guests as they celebrate a jazzy Christmas, San Francisco style! An annual Rrazz Room tradition, there's something for everyone in this swinging evening of jingle jazz. Russ Lorenson is heard each year on "The Bay Area's Official Christmas Station - 96.5 KOIT-FM" with his recording of "Christmas in San Francisco," a holiday favorite for Bay Area listeners. Russ has established a reputation as one of the San Francisco Bay Area's leading interpreters of jazz standards, with a sound and approach that place him at the intersection of Broadway, jazz, and pop - the very essence of the Great American Songbook. Jazz Review says that "Lorenson is not just a crooner covering the traditional Sinatra style or trying to be the next Connick; he is his own man." Nominated for a 2007 MAC Award by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, he has toured the US, UK and Europe, appearing in concert with such luminaries as Broadway stars Karen Mason (Hairspray, Mamma Mia, Sunset Boulevard) and Dale Kristien (Phantom of the Opera), "Queen of Cabaret" Andrea Marcovicci, jazz diva Wesla Whitfield, and as the opening act for the legendary Eartha Kitt. Lorenson is best known for his critically-acclaimed tribute to an American music icon in his show, Benedetto/Blessed: Celebrating the Life and Music of Tony Bennett. Russ' previous nightclub show, A Little Travelin' Music, played to sold-out audiences across the US. His debut CD, of the same name, was released in May 2006 on the LML Music label and features songs from the show and includes duets with special guests Shawn Ryan and Klea Blackhurst. His second CD, the jazzy holiday collection What I Want For Christmas, was also released on LML Music in 2006, and has received extensive radio airplay in major markets across the US. Both CDs were included on the Nominating Ballot for the 2006 Grammy Awards in the category of "Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album" alongside such artists as Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé, and John Pizzarelli.
Russ Lorenson runs for 1 performance only Wednesday, December 22 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $30 with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com Dedicated link to Russ Lorenson And Friends:
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/RussL10.html
 Category: Nightlife
Cabaret, Lounge, Pop
Sat, Dec 25, 8pm
$30
THE FABULOUS BUD E. LUV
Annual Bud E. Luv Christmas Show
The RRazz room is proud to present a man who has graced stages worldwide for over 30 years. The themes from the movies. The songs from the Broadway shows. Let's bring him on right now. The King of Swing. The Father of Folk. The man who put the Boss in the Bossa Nova. Ladies and Gentlemen, he's not having a perfect hair day, he's having a perfect hair decade. Would you welcome to the stage the world's greatest entertainer and San Francisco's own ....THE FABULOUS BUD E. LUV . The Fabulous Bud E. Luv runs for 1 performance only Saturday, December 25 at 8:00 PM. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis), San Francisco, CA 94102. Tickets are $30 with a two-drink minimum. For tickets call 866.468.3399 or visit:
www.theRRazzroom.com Dedicated link to The Fabulous Bud E. Luv:
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/BudELuv10II.html
The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premiere nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo, Freda Payne, Sally Kellerman, Lil' Kim, Angela Bofill, Australia's Thunder From Down Under, Taylor Hicks, Marlena Shaw, Mary Wilson, Janis Paige, Stefanie Powers and Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Doors open 90 minutes prior to show. The Rrazz Room is a two-drink minimum, all-ages venue, and tickets are non-refundable. Limited Club R VIP Memberships available: 415.394.1189 or Kris@TheRrazzRoom.com Additional helpful information: the RRazz room Bar is open daily at 2pm. Dress Code is upscale casual. Inappropriate attire is: ripped jeans, flip-flops, baseball caps and jerseys. No audio nor video recording without prior approval. Please silence cell phones and refrain from use during performances. With a RRazz Room validation, parking at the Mason O'Farrell Garage is $12 (up to five hours). Enter the garage from Mason or O'Farrell Streets. Media Contact:Lisa Bautista of JFM PresentsSocial Media, Marketing and Publicity510.967.1109jfmpresents@gmail.com  # # # | |
