Category: Cabaret

April/May, 2018 Sierra performed “Running in Place,” her solo NYC debut show, on April 12, April 29, and May 12, 2018. Music Director: Bill Zeffiro, Director: James Beaman, Bass: Matt Scharfglass, Drums: Rex Benincasa. At The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe, New York City. A TimeOutNYC, Cabaret Scenes, and Bistro Awards pick! Read the BistroAwards.com Review: “astonishingly supple voice and myriad lyric interpretations…” Read the CabaretScenes.org Review: “Sassy, touching, intelligent, beautifully gowned, she simply conquered the stage.” “… doesn’t take herself too seriously while exhibiting perfect comic timingand a touch of sexiness.” “And oh, does she knowContinue reading“Running in Place” – Sierra’s debut solo show April/May, 2018

March 18, 2018 Sierra was the Salon Spotlight at Mark Janas’ Open Mic. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Sierra will perform a debut show “Running in Place,” tentatively scheduled for Spring of 2018, pending outside performance schedule conflicts. Music Director: Bill Zeffiro Director: James Beaman Drums: Richard Huntley* Bass: Matt Scharfglass* *schedule permitting

August 26, 2012I’m thrilled to have been invited to co-host the multiple award-winning The Salon, a weekly open performance event hosted by Mark Janas THIS SUNDAY! The theme of the evening is “Happy Birthday, Mr. Bernstein” and will feature songs written by Leonard Bernstein and others associated with the American composer, conductor, lecturer and pianist. Mark Janas was a student and friend of Bernstein, so I’m sure a lot of interesting stories and memories will be told. Etcetera, Etcetera – 352 West 44th Street, NYC 10036 – on Sunday, August 26th from 7-10:30PM. (Sign-Up Begins at 6:15.). There is aContinue readingSierra Rein to Co-Host The Salon on August 26th for “Happy Birthday, Mr. Bernstein” Celebration

After Round 1 in the Top 18 (I sang “Love, You Didn’t Do Right By Me” from White Christmas, with Bill Zeffiro at the piano), I have been chosen to be in the Top 10 in the 2012 MetroStar Talent Challenge. The next evening, which will also include audience participatory votes, will be August 6th at 7pm. The full list of singers (in alphabetical order) is: Altovise, Jodi Beck, Elisabeth Cernadas, Lianne Marie Dobbs, Tommy Dose, Eva Kantor, Nikki MacCullom, Jason McCullom, Sierra Rein, and Billie Roe. The 2012 MetroStar Talent Challenge, the fifth annual edition, takes place on sevenContinue readingI’m in the Top 10 of MetroStar!

Danielle Miceli has been documenting the MetroStar Challenge since the first night, and will continue to do so until the winner is announced on August 20th! Coverage of the 3rd Preliminary Round and the announcement of the Top 18 can be read here.

I’m excited to say that I’ve been invited to be one of the 2012 MetroStar Challenge contestants! More information and crossed fingers to come, but for now please mark **Monday, July 16th** on your calendars – that’s when I sing one song as an “audition” to pass into the weekly challenge portion (July 30th – August 20th). And AUDIENCE VOTES COUNT – so please come on the 16th and all other future nights to cheer me on. Remember, the winner of this challenge at the end gets their own solo show at the Metropolitan Room, fully produced and recorded liveContinue readingBooked: The 2012 MetroStar Challenge

Every year for the past four years, the Metropolitan Room has hosted the MetroStar Talent Challenge, an Idol-like singing competition that takes place in the Met Room itself over a series of weeks. This year, the 2012 MetroStar Challenge starts on July 9th and runs until August 20th. The submission process is now going on (ends June 15th), and I hope my submission will be one of those chosen by June 30th! The winner, which will be announced on the final night, will be given a fully produced solo show at the Metropolitan Room and a professionally done live recordingContinue reading2012 MetroStar Talent Challenge – submitted

Sierra Rein 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. They sang five songs, including this song, “If You Feel Like Singing, Sing” from the movie musical “Summer Stock.” Thanks to Brian Allan Hobbs (www.BrianAllanHobbs.com) for videoing this! www.SierraRein.comwww.MarkJanasTheSalon.com