Maude Maggart the critically-acclaimed chanteuse - hailed as "bewitching" by The New York Times, "utterly enchanting" by the New York Post and "stunning" by the Los Angeles Times - will return to The Oak Room of The Algonquin Hotel for a six week engagement from April 1 - May 10. Her new show, "Speaking of Dreams," will feature John Boswell (April 1 - 12) and Lanny Meyers (April 15 - May 10) on piano and Yair Evnine on cello and guitar. All performances are at the Oak Room (59 West 44th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues). Please call (212) 419-9331 for reservations.
"Speaking of Dreams" explores the different interpretations of dreams and how they manifest themselves. The program will features standards from the golden age such as "Dream A Little Dream Of Me," "When You Wish Upon A Star" and "Look To The Rainbow," as well as songs from more recent writers like Joan Baez ("Speaking of Dreams"), Kate Bush ("A Deeper Understanding") and Paul Williams ("The Rainbow Connection"). The show will coincide with the release of the CD Dreamland, her collaboration with stage and television star Brent Spiner, a new concept album that mixes radio drama with musical soundtrack. Before coming to New York, "Speaking of Dreams" will have a special preview engagement at the Gardenia in Los Angeles on March 20 and 21.Last summer, Maude made her Australian debut as part of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. In February, she performed her second annual engagement in London as part of Jeff Harnar's "American Songbook in London" series at the Jermyn Street Theatre. Maude has been featured on NPR's "Morning Edition," a Time Out New York cover story and Entertainment Weekly's "Must List." Maude recently filmed her screen debut in a new movie about composer Kurt Weill by director/actor/screenwriter Robert Downey, Sr. Last year, she recorded a duet with Broadway and TV star John Lithgow for his CD, The Sunny Side of the Street, which was nominated for a Grammy Award.Maude Maggart is the scion of an acclaimed show business family: her grandmother starred in the George White Scandals, her grandfather was the star vocalist for the famed Harry James Big Band, her parents met while performing in the Broadway musical Applause and her sister is pop singer-songwriter Fiona Apple. Born and raised near 125th Street in New York City, Maude created a stir in Hollywood with her debut show at the Gardenia, when The Los Angeles Times said "Maude Maggart's talent and imagination offer hope for the future of cabaret."
Maude Maggart will perform "Speaking of Dreams" at THE OAK ROOM of THE ALGONQUIN HOTEL from Tuesday through Saturday at 9:00 PM with late shows on Friday and Saturday at 11:30 PM from April 1 to May 10. The hotel is located at 59 West 44th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in New York City. There is a cover charge of $65.00 per person and a minimum of $30.00. A $70.00 prix fixe dinner is required at the early shows Friday and Saturday. For reservations, please call (212) 419-9331.
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