KAREN AKERS SINGS "THEATRE SONGS"

THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/) is pleased to announce the exclusive six-week engagement of Karen Akers performing "Theatre Songs." Opening Night is Tuesday, April 15th with performances continuing through Saturday, May 24th. "Theatre Songs" is a program by such theatre composers as Stephen Sondheim, Richard Maltby & David Shire, Marvin Hamlisch and Maury Yeston, among others. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 9:00 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:30 pm. There is a $50 cover charge for all shows plus a $20 minimum. On Thursdays and at the early shows on Fridays and Saturdays there is a $50 dinner minimum.

"Theatre Songs" will include three songs from "Nine," the original Broadway production, in which Karen starred opposite Raul Julia. She received a Tony nomination for her performance. Other shows represented include "Grand Hotel," "Brigadoon," "Chess" and "Les Miserables."

Karen Akers, one of America's most arresting and successful concert and cabaret stars, has performed throughout the United States, Europe and the former Soviet Union.û She has appeared in many prestigious venues worldwide from Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, the famed Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel, and London's Pizza on the Park.û Her career also includes three performances at the White House.

Ms. Akers' recordings include "Feels Like Home," "Live from Rainbow and Stars," "Under Paris Skies," "Just Imagine," "Unchained Melodies," "In a Very Unusual Way," and "Presenting Karen Akers." Broadway cast recordings include "Nine" and "Grand Hotel." She is also heard on the sound track recording of Woody Allen's "The Purple Rose of Cairo," in which she made her cinematic debut.

 

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