Me and Kay “ThePal” Pringle co-hosted The Salon, a MAC and Bistro Award-winning open mic experience, on May 1st, 2011. The theme of the evening was “Not Just For Kids,” and Kay was excited to meet everyone and to sing her little blue face off! While this theme is inspired by childhood, the show was not child friendly. We sang […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 2011 MAC Award Nominees were announced today at 1pm, and I am proud to say that Marquee Five has been nominated in the Duo/Group category for the second year in a row, this time for our show “8-Track Throwback,” which will be made into a CD this year thanks to our wonderful Kickstarter.com Producer-backers! The winners will be announced […]
It was an emotional yet extremely fun four-day weekend for me (well, every day is a weekend when you’re looking for work, but I *worked* over this Saturday and Sunday)!!! Thursday was my Birthday, and for the most part I puttered around the house, cheered when cards and Facebook messages came through, and was very excited to see Marquee Five‘s […]
Wreaths and 911 Memorial Bell at base of Brown Bldg. Stage (sound check) and JumboTron Entrance of the Brown Bldg, NYU My nametag as I sat with fellow TSW family members Fire men and women in uniform Shirtwaist banners featuring victims’ names Commemoration schwag-pin Rose Oringer pin Shirtwaist banners held aloft during speeches. The building. Note the flags on the […]
March 26-30, 2011After a successful show at the Laurie Beechman Theater, Marquee Five has been nominated for their second MAC Award (Vocal Group), and is heading into the recording studio to record their debut CD, “8-Track Throwback.”