RUBEN
FLORES AT HELEN'S FOR REPRISE OF ACCLAIMED SHOW
Ruben
Flores brings back his 2004 Back Stage BISTRO AWARD winning show "Jobim,
Veloso, Porter and more..." for one more performances on Friday, April
30th at 9:30 pm at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169
Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609). Musical director is Matthew Ward.
Mr. Flores made his NYC cabaret debut with this show in early 2003,
and the performances garnered rave reviews. There is a $15 music charge
($7 for MAC & CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE members) plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Dinner
is available.
Before moving
to New York from his native Mexico, Ruben had been part of many successful
shows in Mexico, including the TV smash hit "Picardia Mexicana" (also
seen in the US on UNIVISION). This is a musical comedy show in which
Ruben appeared as lead singer and actor, doing impersonations of latin
(among others) performers, namely, Luis Miguel, Manuel Mijares and
David Summers.Ý Hosted by Paty Navidad and Rene Casados, the show
ran for four seasons in Mexico and was at the top of the rating charts.ÝAs
a result of this show, Ruben was chosen to perform live at many performances,
including the opening number of the Mexican Academy Awards, "Los Heraldos
2000."Ý
He was also
cast in Disney's "The Beauty and the Beast" -the first Broadway-caliber
show ever produced in Mexico - where Ruben played Gaston and Monsieur
D'Arque (for some performances).Ý In this production, Ruben had the
privilege to work with Keith Batten & Rob Roth (directors), Dan Mojica
& Matt West (choreographers), Jim May (musical director) and Michael
Kozarin (musical supervisor). He also served as lead, male singer
with the "Circo Beat" band at Hard Rock Cafe in Mexico.
In addition,
Mr. Flores was part of "The Kiss of the Spider Woman" in which he
played Gabriel, the waiter.Ý This show was choreographed by Chet Walker
a la Bob Fosse.Ý Other credits include:Ý "Grease" (Teen Angel); "The
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"; and recently, "South Pacific" with
the Barrington Stage Company (Julianne Boyd, director; Tony Parisi,
choreographer; Douglas Coates, musical director).
For more
information, see http://www.rubenfloresonline.com/.
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