“Raissa Recommends” is my blog containing metaphysical musings and where I suggest some of the best performers and shows in the New York City area, as well as my favorite websites.
- 2424.February.Sunday
Willy Falk Mostly Love
570 Tenth Ave 4th Floor inside YOTEL New York, NY 10036The best songs are about love—playful, passionate, heartbreaking, enduring. Willy Falk: Mostly Love revels in richly-crafted interpretations of songs about love, coupled with stories from a thirty-five-year career on Broadway. He burst on the Broadway scene in Marilyn: An American Fable, a musical which attained cult-like status as one of the greatest flops of all time, but saw Willy receiving a standing ovation every night for his solo number: “You Are So Beyond.” When Miss Saigon first came to Broadway, he was chosen to play leading man Chris, receiving a Tony award nomination alongside Jonathan Pryce and Lea Salonga. Known for his powerful performances in musicals and concerts through the years, this evening speaks of music, memories, and laughter, but mostly…love.
“Falk soared in the vocal inflections of rock so dazzlingly that the audience that had been jeering all night gave him an ovation DURING the music. The applause following the number briefly stopped the show—and after a very short book scene– Falk got another ovation.”
Ethan Mordden, The Last Twenty-Five Years of the Broadway Musical“We certainly take as many cues from Mr. Falk’s earnestly American, nice-guy aura, and the vigor of his voice, as we do from what he is singing. When he and Miss Salonga come together, the basic laws of biology supplant those of the drama. They look good in each other’s arms, the way movie stars looked good when the studios were masterminding their careers.”
David Richards, The New York Times - 2525.February.MondayNo events
- 2626.February.Tuesday
- 2727.February.Wednesday
KT Sullivan I Can Cook: When Barbara Met Wally
315 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USAKT Sullivan Returns to Birdland
“I Can Cook: When Barbara Met Wally”
February 27 – March 2 at 7pm
Birdland TheaterBirdland Theater is proud to announce that singer KT Sullivan will perform four very special shows February 27 – March 2 at 7pm.
Barbara Cook’s career was resurrected through a relationship with Wally Harper, who introduced her to the world of cabaret, which opened an amazing second act in what had been a luminous career as an actress and vocalist. A Broadway legend, Ms. Cook found her musical equal in Harper, and he found his muse in her. Then in 1980, a chance introduction to Barbara’s album “It’s Better With A Band” started KT Sullivan, a starry-eyed Oklahoma native on the way to a career in cabaret. In “I Can Cook,” KT pays tribute to both Barbara and Wally, and the amazing journey that began when they met. Featuring “Sing A Song With Me” and “It’s Better With A Band” (both written by Harper) as well as classics arranged by Wally for Barbara such as “Dancing In The Dark,” “Wait Till You See Him,” “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “I Love A Piano,” “Come In From The Rain,” “If Love Were All,” and “I Can Cook.” Eric Michael Gillett directs, and Jon Weber musical directs.
KT Sullivan
February 27 – March 2 at 7pm
Birdland Theater, 315 West 44 Street, NYC
$30 cover, $10 food/drink minimum per personGretchen Reinhagen Take It With Me CD Release
407 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USAGretchen’s “Take It With Me” CD Release
Wed, February 27, 6:30pm – 9:30pmDescriptionAfter two years in the making, Gretchen Reinhagen FINALLY launches her debut CD, “Take It
With Me” with a big party to celebrate! Join Gretchen, her smokin’ hot band, and all her friends
that helped make this CD a reality with a cocktail reception, followed by a performance, and a CD
signing at the end of the evening. The reception, performance, food & drink minimum and a CD
is included in the cover charge, however there’s a fabulous full menu available should you wish
purchase additional food or drinks.Doors will open at 6:30 PM for reception. 7:30 PM show
There is a $35.00 cover for this event
- 2828.February.Thursday
Josephine Sanges Come Rain Or Come Shine
407 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USAJosephine Sanges
Thu, February 28, 7pm – 8pmDescription2017 Margaret Whiting Award winner JOSEPHINE SANGES taps into the Academy Award- winning songbook of HAROLD ARLEN (“I’ve Got The World on a String,” “Stormy Weather,” “Over the Rainbow, “Blues in the Night”) with songs from Hollywood (“The Wizard of Oz,” “A Star is Born”) and Broadway (“St. Louis Woman,” “House of Flowers”) in her new show COME RAIN OR COME SHINE.“…a sensational, rangy, gorgeous voice”- NITELIFE EXCHANGE
“…grace
, class, lush vocal styling…She’s the genuine article.” – CABARET SCENES Music Director JOHN M COOK
Director JEFF HARNAR$25 Cover and $20 Minimum per person
Click HERE for TicketsKT Sullivan I Can Cook: When Barbara Met Wally
315 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USAKT Sullivan Returns to Birdland
“I Can Cook: When Barbara Met Wally”
February 27 – March 2 at 7pm
Birdland TheaterBirdland Theater is proud to announce that singer KT Sullivan will perform four very special shows February 27 – March 2 at 7pm.Barbara Cook’s career was resurrected through a relationship with Wally Harper, who introduced her to the world of cabaret, which opened an amazing second act in what had been a luminous career as an actress and vocalist. A Broadway legend, Ms. Cook found her musical equal in Harper, and he found his muse in her. Then in 1980, a chance introduction to Barbara’s album “It’s Better With A Band” started KT Sullivan, a starry-eyed Oklahoma native on the way to a career in cabaret. In “I Can Cook,” KT pays tribute to both Barbara and Wally, and the amazing journey that began when they met. Featuring “Sing A Song With Me” and “It’s Better With A Band” (both written by Harper) as well as classics arranged by Wally for Barbara such as “Dancing In The Dark,” “Wait Till You See Him,” “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “I Love A Piano,” “Come In From The Rain,” “If Love Were All,” and “I Can Cook.” Eric Michael Gillett directs, and Jon Weber musical directs.
KT Sullivan
February 27 – March 2 at 7pm
Birdland Theater, 315 West 44 Street, NYC
$30 cover, $10 food/drink minimum per person - 0101.March.Friday
Marquee Five - Back Porch Swing
407 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA“Back Porch Swing”: Swingin’ Standards in Knockout Harmony
presented by Marquee Five
Download press release: bit.ly/BPSM52019Friday, March 1, 2019 at 7:00PM
An evening of favorites from the American Songbook spun into harmony fireworks! Marquee Five’s nostalgic show will transport you back in time by visiting musical greats like George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, and more. Piano and bass support big band vocals that will thrill your ears and touch your heart.
Piano: Joe Goodrich | Bass: Matt Scharfglass
Music Direction and Arrangements by Adam West Hemming
Marquee Five is: Mick Bleyer, Rebecca Graae, Adam West Hemming, Vanessa Parvin, and Sierra ReinThe Laurie Beechman Theatre
407 West 42nd Street
Downstairs at the West Bank Cafe
New York, NY 10036
(212) 695-6909Parking is available at Manhattan Plaza Parking
427 W 42nd St (between 9th & 10th Aves)
(212) 279-5213Tickets:
General Admission: $20*
*add’l $20 food/beverage minimum per personWebsite: www.marqueefive.com
Contact: [email protected]
Venue website: www.westbankcafe.comKT Sullivan I Can Cook: When Barbara Met Wally
315 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USAKT Sullivan Returns to Birdland
“I Can Cook: When Barbara Met Wally”
February 27 – March 2 at 7pm
Birdland TheaterBirdland Theater is proud to announce that singer KT Sullivan will perform four very special shows February 27 – March 2 at 7pm.Barbara Cook’s career was resurrected through a relationship with Wally Harper, who introduced her to the world of cabaret, which opened an amazing second act in what had been a luminous career as an actress and vocalist. A Broadway legend, Ms. Cook found her musical equal in Harper, and he found his muse in her. Then in 1980, a chance introduction to Barbara’s album “It’s Better With A Band” started KT Sullivan, a starry-eyed Oklahoma native on the way to a career in cabaret. In “I Can Cook,” KT pays tribute to both Barbara and Wally, and the amazing journey that began when they met. Featuring “Sing A Song With Me” and “It’s Better With A Band” (both written by Harper) as well as classics arranged by Wally for Barbara such as “Dancing In The Dark,” “Wait Till You See Him,” “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “I Love A Piano,” “Come In From The Rain,” “If Love Were All,” and “I Can Cook.” Eric Michael Gillett directs, and Jon Weber musical directs.KT Sullivan
February 27 – March 2 at 7pm
Birdland Theater, 315 West 44 Street, NYC
$30 cover, $10 food/drink minimum per person - 0202.March.Saturday
KT Sullivan I Can Cook: When Barbara Met Wally
315 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USAKT Sullivan Returns to Birdland
“I Can Cook: When Barbara Met Wally”
February 27 – March 2 at 7pm
Birdland TheaterBirdland Theater is proud to announce that singer KT Sullivan will perform four very special shows February 27 – March 2 at 7pm.Barbara Cook’s career was resurrected through a relationship with Wally Harper, who introduced her to the world of cabaret, which opened an amazing second act in what had been a luminous career as an actress and vocalist. A Broadway legend, Ms. Cook found her musical equal in Harper, and he found his muse in her. Then in 1980, a chance introduction to Barbara’s album “It’s Better With A Band” started KT Sullivan, a starry-eyed Oklahoma native on the way to a career in cabaret. In “I Can Cook,” KT pays tribute to both Barbara and Wally, and the amazing journey that began when they met. Featuring “Sing A Song With Me” and “It’s Better With A Band” (both written by Harper) as well as classics arranged by Wally for Barbara such as “Dancing In The Dark,” “Wait Till You See Him,” “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “I Love A Piano,” “Come In From The Rain,” “If Love Were All,” and “I Can Cook.” Eric Michael Gillett directs, and Jon Weber musical directs.KT Sullivan
February 27 – March 2 at 7pm
Birdland Theater, 315 West 44 Street, NYC
$30 cover, $10 food/drink minimum per person