Valarie Pettiford, Tony Award-nominee for
Fosse, will make her NYC cabaret debut on Wednesday, July 19th, with shows at 7:30 pm and 10:30 pm at The Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street, NYC).
"Long recognized as among the fiercest of 'triple threats,' Pettiford worked under the legendary Bob Fosse in his final productions of
Dancin' and
Big Deal, and co-choreographed "Dancin Dan and his Shadows" from Fosse. In addition to performing on Broadway in
Sophisticated Ladies, West Side Story and
Grind, Pettiford has captured audiences on the big screen in Francis Ford Coppola's
The Cotton Club, Sidney Lumet/Quincy Jones'
The Wiz and
Glitter, with
Mariah Carey.
Pettford's work continues into the homes of millions daily with daytime dramas such as NBC's 'Another World' and ABC's 'One Life to Live,' as well as her current prime time show, UPN's 'Half & Half.' Pettiford's latest endeavor is her first solo CD, 'Hear My Soul.' The debut CD moves between gems from her Broadway memories such as 'I Hear Music,' saucy takes on 'Them There Eyes' and 'Ain't He Sweet' plus a tasty sliver of Elllingtonia, 'Don't Get Around Much Anymore.' To more jazz-tinged pop material such as the torchy 'Where Do I Find Love,' written by her musical director
Ron Abel and Chuck Steffan and a rendering of the Sinatra standard 'All The Way,'" state press notes.
There is a $20 cover plus a 2 beverage minimum. Visit
www.metropolitanroom.com for more information.
