December 12, 2010Sierra sang as a guest performer of James Barbour’s Holiday Concert at Birdland Jazz Club. She sang “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” with Brian Allan Hobbs at the piano, as a guest of Mr. Barbour. The event was covered by BroadwayWorld.com. For photos from this event, go here.
Those who read my blog recently saw this entry about my submission for ForTalent.com‘s online contest to sing at James Barbour‘s Holiday Concert. Well…I WON!!!! I am their #1 contest winner and will be singing live on December 12th. I also won the $150 cash prize. James was kind enough to extend an offer to fellow contestant Jovani McCleary, who is the runner up contest winner and will be singing live at the December 13th show (with a previously unannounced $100 cash prize). I will sing one song of James’ choosing (it may be the same “Have Yourself a Merry
ForTalent.com is a social networking site specifically designed for creative types. I’m a member (join and friend me at www.fortalent.com/sierrarein). I also submitted myself for an online contest (members only can vote, so join and vote for me!). The contest is for the chance to win a singing spot on stage with James Barbour at Birdland this December 12, 2010, or for two tickets to see the show. James will make his own decision on his singer of choice, but top votes will decide on who will get the tickets. If you can, sign up, friend me, and vote! It
As read in a previous blog entry, Sue Matsuki reviews for Cabaret Hotline Online. She came to see “Twist of Fate,” the show I’m currently performing in for artist Kevin McMullan. Read the entire article here. The back up singers: Adam West Hemming, Sierra Rein & Dara Seizman are all STARS in their own right but here they exercise restraint to be exceptionally good supports in this show with knock out vocals and harmonies. Special “props” also to the lovely Dara for her Gypsy Ballet … it was stunning.
November 14, 2010Sierra sang at the James Fradrich Memorial Concert DVD Party at the Metropolitan Room. The evening was a benefit for the James Fradrich Memorial Scholarship for Classical Pianists and Composers. In addition to performing solos and a duet, she sang a new arrangement of one of Fradrich’s song with Marquee Five.
I decided to take a cue (okay, blatantly steal) an idea from the blog of actress-singer-coach Erin Cronican, and filled out my own responses to the Playbill.com series of interviews in wich they ask well known theater performers about themselves. Consider this a draft for the actual Playbill.com interview… Oh, and it’s Erin’s Birthday today – Happy Birthday Erin! I’m stealing from you! Full given name: Sierra Aviva Rezendes Rein Hometown: Oakland, CA Zodiac Sign: Aries Audition song: Either “Children of the Wind” from Rags or “Old Fashioned Love Story” from Wild Party, or “I Feel the Earth Move” by
From Kevin McMullan: “Kevin McMullan presents THE JAMES FRADRICH MEMORIAL CONCERT DVD PARTY A benefit for the JAMES FRADRICH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP for Classical Pianists and Composers at Lawrence University, Jim’s alma mater. Many attended the all-star, now-legendary JAMES FRADRICH MEMORIAL CONCERT, exactly one year ago minus a day from the day of this event at St. Malachy’s Actors’ Chapel in NYC featuring some of the brightest talent from cabaret and Broadway. Many have been asking about the DVD. My companion, the well-known off-Broadway composer, Jim Fradrich, was an extraordinarily talented, yet modest composer who kept his talents under wraps, and
I had a terrific time last night, performing in a double-header of musical endeavors (“The Good Girl” at The Snapple Theater Center, then Kevin McMullan’s show “Twist of Fate”). And I was happy to read over my morning coffee today that Sue Matsuki was kind enough to highlight me in her column section on Cabaret Hotline Online, reviewing The Salon Open Mic (which I attend and blog about on a weekly basis!): “Everyone was great but I look at and hear some of the Broadway types that do The Salon on a regular basis and I think, “How much more
November 14, 2010Sierra plays the part of Lucy in Musical Mondays Theater Lab’s reading of “The Good Girl” by Mary Liz McNamara and Arden Kass, performed at the Jerry Orbach Theater in the Snapple Theater Center. Directed by Lucie Tiberghien and musically directed by Annie Lebaux. www.MusicalMondays.org
October 28, 2010REVIEW: Cabaret Hotline Online, by Sue Matsuki. “…every single time she steps on a stage, she blows me away. I am speaking of Miss Sierra Rein…a pure, operatic/theatrical voice and performance worthy of a Tony…and THEN, I was shocked to hear her wailing out a Janis Joplin tune in the latest Marquee Five show. This girl can literally sing anything.” To read the full text, click here and scroll down to “THE SALON”