Rachel York, Nita Whitaker to Take the Spotlight in LA

The Spotlight: LA's Broadway Cabaret will present Rachel York (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Victor/Victoria, City of Angels) and Nita Whitaker ("Star Search" Grand Champion, American Premiere of Ragtime) on Friday, August 18, 2006 at 9:00pm at the Ten20 Lounge located at the BelAge Hotel in West Hollywood.

The Spotlight premiered on June 2, 2006 with an evening that featured the Broadway talents of Luba Mason and Jennifer Leigh Warren.  The second evening on July 7th featured Broadway star and recording artist Joey McIntyre (Wicked) andT ony nominated Sharon McNight (Starmites).  "The Spotlight is now honored to present Rachel York and Nita Whitaker, two spectacular performers in what is sure to be a night to remember," state press notes.

"'The Spotlight: LA's Broadway Cabaret' was created with one thing in mind…bringing exceptional Broadway talent to Los Angeles, to perform in an extremely intimate setting. The audience will hear their favorite Broadway show tunes by some of the most amazing Broadway performers, in a no-frills cabaret setting; it is a casual evening with a microphone and a piano, leaving the audience with a rare evening of performance," state press notes.

"The Spotlight: LA's Broadway Cabaret" is produced by Danny Feldman/>, Christopher McDonald/> and Jeff Thomas, three veterans of the television and the theatre industry. Shows are under the musical direction of Gerald Sternbach (Reprise! Broadway's Best).

The home of "The Spotlight: LA's Broadway Cabaret" is the Ten20 Lounge, located in the Belage Hotel, at 1020 North San Vicente Boulevard in West Hollywood, just off Sunset Strip.

There is a $10 cash donation at the door for the concert (patrons will also have the option to order dinner and drinks at an additional cost). Visit www.thespotlightla.com for more information.