GREG PURNHAGEN IN "BABALU-CY! - THE ART OF DESI ARNAZ"
Greg Purnhagen will open his new show, "BABALU-CY! - The Art of Desi
Arnaz" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
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http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for a three night run on Wednesdays July 11th, 18th & 25th, all
shows at 7:00 pm. Backed by a combo of some of the best Latin musicians
in New York under the direction of his long time musical director
David Cook, Greg will shine a spotlight on the great Latin icon Desi
Arnaz, who was much more than just Ricky Ricardo. Greg's special guest
"Lucy" will be the one-time Bistro Award, two-time MAC Award-winning
musical comedy performer Georga Osborne.
"BABALU-CY! will take a look at Arnaz's career, from
his tremendous early success as a bandleader to his relationship
with America's Favorite Redhead. The show also features highlights
of the many numbers he performed on "I Love Lucy." Of course, the
conga will be played!
Greg Purnhagen performs regularly in New York and
around the world to critical acclaim. A singer who enjoys success
in many genres, he defines the word "crossover." He has appeared
in several well-received cabaret evening at clubs in New York, including
"Something in Your Smile" at The Hideaway Room at Helen's. He recently
appeared in the French revue "Rendezvous" at Feinstein's at The
Regency. He has worked with such avant-garde luminaries as Philip
Glass, Mary Zimmerman, Robert Wilson, Meredith Monk and John Kelly,
appeared Off-off Broadway and performed at benefits for the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation, Kentler International Drawing Space in Red
Hook, Habitat for Humanity, and nursing home outreach programs with
Vocal Ease. During the 90s, he was a member of the BMG a cappella
quartet Toby Twining Music. Among his many commercial recordings,
he is especially proud to have been a guest vocalist on Bjork's
recent CD, "Medulla."
There is a $25 cover charge and two drink minimum.
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