“Move Over” from “8-Track Throwback” with Marquee Five, Don’t Tell Mama, NYC

“Move Over” sung by Sierra Rein as part of Marquee Five’s show “8-Track Throwback”Don’t Tell Mama, NYC // October, 2010. Band members: Piano: Mark Janas, Guitar: John Benthal, Bass: Matt Scharfglass. www.MarqueeFive.com Hailed as “a breath of fresh air in the cabaret world” (BroadwayWorld.com) with “superb blend in song” (NiteLifeExchange.com), the group won the 2010 MAC Award for their debut […]

Finally! A Spring Day!

While it was a bit chilly yesterday, the sun was out and I was too. I had three Manhattan meetings (two regarding jobs and one rehearsal). Inspired by this blog entry on TheCallboard.com, I decided to take the subway down to 23rd and 5th, but then walk between all my other appointments and then take the subway home. After my […]

Second week of Food, Music and Fun!

It’s been another week of Broadway and off-Broadway shows, singing, and rich, fattening food…does the term zaftig mean anything to you? When we last left off the previous adventures (Part 1 and Part 2 of the first week) with the in-laws Bill and Janet, it was Thursday April 14th. That evening, we went to a wonderful French restaurant called Chez Napoleon – […]

First week of Food, Music and Fun…Part 2!!!

As previously blogged, this past week has been a piling on of culture, food and family.  Here I continue the adventures of Week 1!!! Brunch at the Waldorf-Astoria, and I sit with Cole Porter The Salon and BMI Norma’s, Sardi’s and Anything Goes Bistecca Fiorentina and The Book of Mormon Sunday the 10th, after teaching drama in the morning, I […]

First week of Food, Music and Fun…Part 1!!!

Each year, my In-Laws (Pete’s father and stepmother, Janet) come to visit New York to take my husband and I on a whirlwind series of amazing meals and Broadway shows.  You see, my Father In-Law, Bill, is a huge lover of Theater and Musical Theater (he has more CD scores and playbills than I!), and always loves taking us out […]