Additional dates added for Jennylind Parris' New York City solo debut; A Woman of Character: A Tribute To The Incomparable Carol Burnett. These dates are Friday December 6th at 7:00p and Saturday December 21st at 4:00p at The Metropolitan Room . She is directed by multi-award winning director Gretchen Reinhagen and musically directed by multi-award winning musical director Tracy Stark. Proceeds from the December 21st show will go to benefit the Nomi Network, an organization creating jobs for women rescued out of sex trafficking. www.NomiNetwork.org
"A Woman of Character" will take audiences on a tour of Carol Burnett's illustrious career from "Once Upon A Mattress", and "Annie", to eleven years worth of musical numbers crossing all genres on the Carol Burnett Show, as well as variety specials, television appearances, movies, and even from her nightclub acts. The greatest thing about Ms. Burnett is that she is truly a woman of character and at the heart of this show is a desire to share the stories of her character with you.
Jennylind Parris is a versatile singer, and comedic actress having performed across the country in a multitude of musicals. She starred in the award winning Off-Off Broadway production of "Where's Charley?". Having performed in-group shows at Don't Tell Mama's and
The Duplex; Jennylind is now making her solo debut. In addition to Musical Theatre; she also has a great gifting for Country, Pop/R&B, and Contemporary Christian music. Critics have not only referred to her as "hilarious" and "farcically funny"; but also a "gifted singer and actress with grace, ease, and style". Audiences are sure to be embraced by her heart and humor.
2013 MAC Award winner for best director,
Gretchen Reinhagen will be directing. She is quickly becoming one of New York City's most sought after directors. Of her directing last year the Times Square Chronicles said "under her direction performers blossom" and "every moment of the show from the lighting to the stage movement was brilliant". She is also the Cabaret Triple Crown Winner for her tribute show to
Kaye Ballard.
6-time MAC award winner
Tracy Stark is musically directing as well as playing the show. She has musically directed such legends as
Leslie Gore,
Marnie Nixon,
Karen Black and
RAndy Jones. Songwriter's Monthly declared "she is one of our countries finest musicians" and the NY Post said she is a "superb and virtuosic pianist".
A Woman of Character: A Tribute To The Incomparable
Carol Burnett at The Metropolitan Room on Friday December 6th at 7p and Saturday December 21st at 4:00p. There is a $20 cover charge and 2 drink minimum. The Metropolitan Room is located at 34 West 22nd Street New York, New York 10010 (212) 206-0440
www.metropolitanroom.com.
