Amanda Beagle Makes NYC Cabaret Debut with 'Italian American Songbook'

Soprano, Amanda Beagle, is making her NYC cabaret debut while returning to her roots with a celebration of the "Italian-American Songbook." Amanda Beagle debuts her latest show and recording at The Metropolitan Room on Tuesday July 25th at 7pm. Reservations are required and tickets are on sale now.

This lively celebration of Italian and Italian-American song will debut at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St., New York, NY 10010 with doors opening at 6:15 and a showtime of 7:00pm. Tickets may be purchased at www.metropolitanroom.com or by calling 212-206-0440. General admission tickets are $24 plus a $25 minimum menu purchase at the venue. VIP packages available.

"Amanda Beagle's Italian American Songbook" pays tribute to songs made famous in the U.S. among Italian-American's and those cherished in the homeland and passed down from generation to generation. Amanda covers songs from the likes of Connie Francis, Jerry Vale, Mario Lanza, Rosemary Clooney, Dean Martin, Enrico Caruso, Andrea Bocelli and many more. Crossing over the worlds of opera, standards, classical crossover and 50's and 60's pop, there is something for everyone in this colorful collection of Italian American song. The show will also feature a guest performance by classical crossover vocalist Andrew Zapata, lending his voice to popular Italian duets with music direction by pianist Matthew Russell.

Ms Beagle's career has crossed over the worlds of opera, musical theater, cruise ship showrooms and concert stages. Amanda studied Italian and Opera in Lucca, Italy while honing her skills in the performance halls of the region. She trained extensively with Italian diction coach Lorenzo Malfatti, who loved to share stories of teaching Sofia Loren her English and studying with the legendary Italian conductor Toscanini. Having grown up in a huge Italian family, Amanda loves keeping her own Italian heritage alive by sharing this beautiful music. She draws inspiration from family traditions and stories, her travels and studies through out Europe and her own Italian Mama! She honors the Italian immigrant experience with the perfect blend of passion and old world charm for an electrifying, unforgettable night.

A former Miss Ohio and Miss America Talent award winner, she made her NYC debut at Lincoln Center in the Operetta Babes in Toyland. She has performed in regional theater productions of The Wizard of Oz, Les Miserables, The Music Man, Beauty and the Beast, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Into the Woods. She recently released an album of Italian Favorites and has performed with her band at Italian festivals in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia and Washington D.C. Learn more at www.amandabeagle.com.

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