Billy Ray Cyrus Joins Melora Hardin Sept. 18 & 25 at BARRE vt

On September 18th and 25th at 8PM Show At Barre proudly presents MELORA HARDIN with special guest BILLY RAY CYRUS. Star of NBC's "The Office, "Broadway's "Chicago" and multiple #1 box-office movie hits, Melora delivers an evocative, intimate, fun evening of music laced with sultry humor; featuring standards, Broadway and original songs. Billy Ray Cyrus joins Melora as her special guest on the September 18th show (other Special Guests announced soon). Under the Musical Direction of Ben Toth. Produced by Shane Scheel. Tickets are $20 in advance (online only) or at the door on the day of the show (if available). Advance ticket buyers receive priority seating. Tickets available at www.showatbarre.com Guests are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy BARRE vt's world class California cuisine,inventive cocktails and exceptional service. BARRE vt is part of the Vermont/Rockwell Restaurant complex on the corner of Hollywood and Vermont. Valet parking is available behindthe restaurant. Show At Barre / BARRE vt is located at 1714 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027.

Melora Hardin rocketed into our lives big time in 1997 when she played the dream role of a vintage-era nightclub singer in "The Rocketeer," contributing sev- eral songs to the film's soundtrack. That same year Clint East- wood cast her in the pivotal role of Christy Sullivan opposite Gene Hackman in ‘Absolute Power'. She carved out an im- pressive career in movies and television before becoming Jan on NBC's hit, "The Office" (2004-2009). Being part of an award-winning show opened new doors for Hardin, who has also appeared in the Golden Globe winning film "Thank You for Smoking" (2006), "27 Dresses" (2007), as the adult ro- mantic lead in "The Hannah Montana Movie (2009) and "17 Again" (2009) with Zac Efron and Matthew Perry.

Born in Houston and raised in Los Angeles by her father, Jerry Hardin, a prolific character actor who has appeared in over 100 films and TV shows; and her mother, Diane Hardin, was the acting coach behind young stars like Leonardo Di- Caprio, Jessica Biel. Hilary Swank, Kellie Martin, and River Pheonix. Inspired by Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand, young Hardin was acting, creating shows with neighborhood kids, singing and writing songs even before she began taking bal- let lessons at the age of five. At age 13, Hardin won a schol- arship to study with the Joffrey Ballet Company in New York, and throughout her teens kept up a busy schedule that in- cluded rigorous dance training - recurring roles on television and big screen appearances whenever possible.

Hardin attended Sarah Lawrence College in New York State and when not studying or acting headed off on solitary world travel adventures that continue to inform her as a well- rounded actress. While at Sarah Lawrence the devoted dancer got her first major headlining moment in 1988, play- ing Baby in the short-lived TV adaptation of "Dirty Dancing" (CBS, 1988-89).

On television she made steady appearances on shows like "Quantum Leap," "Caroline in the City" and several juicy, memorable character moments like getting Ross to talk dirty on "Friends." In 2000, she starred in the gritty USA drama, "Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family." Several other smart, adult women characters followed on "Boston Legal," "Judging Amy" and in 2004 she began to be seen on the critically acclaimed "Monk," playing wife to the obsessive compulsive investigator (Tony Shaloub).

However a pilot she had filmed earlier called "The Office" based on the famed British series of the same name plucked her away from that with it's sudden and highly touted suc- cess. Her portrayal of no-nonsense boss and occasional sex object, Jan Levinson, made her an enormous hit with view- ers and critics. Hardin made her Broadway debut playing Roxie in "Chicago" and got to play one of her dream roles, Fantine, in the Holly- wood Bowl All-Star production of "Les Miz."

At the beginning of 2008 Hardin also starred in a one-woman singing act of her own at the Catalina Jazz Club in Los An- geles. ‘At the Water Cooler' was directed by Richard-Jay- Alexander, who recently directed one of Melora's heroes, Barbra Streisand, in her latest European tour.

Billy Ray Cyrus has to date sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and amassed nearly 30 chart singles, including 15 Top 40 hits. His 1992 debut album, Some Gave All was a blockbuster, remaining the longest running #1 country album ever, spending 34 weeks on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart. It also holds the record for the longest time spent by a debut artist at #1 on the Billboard 200 at 17 consecutive weeks. A string of best-selling albums and singles followed, though his breakout hit, "Achy Breaky Heart," will never lose its classic status.

Cyrus came roaring back, with albums like "Wanna Be Your Joe" and his 2007 album "Home At Last," a Top 3 chart smash. "Ready, Set, Don't Go," a moving duet with daughter Miley, likewise became a Top 5 country hit and earned him a BMI Songwriter of the Year award. Last year, Cyrus released his 11th album, "Back to Tennessee."

As an actor, Cyrus has enjoyed many starring roles, from the PAX series "Doc," and "The Spy Next Door" alongside Jackie Chan, to the acclaimed movie "Mulholland Drive," and the Lifetime film "Flying By," not to mention a sensational season on the ABC hit show "Dancing with the Stars."

Nothing brought him celebrity as an actor like his role as Robby Ray Stewart, the father of real-life daughter Miley's fictional character in the smash hit Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana" and the hit film "Hannah Montana: The Movie." The show just wrapped its extraordinarily successful four-season run.

BARRE vt is an intimate live music venue founded by artists at the corner of Hollywood and Vermont at the gateway of the Los Feliz Village. Dedicated to the fusion of popular cultures in music, film, theater, the venue's mission is to revive the harmonious relationship between art and revelry; to establish a creative refuge for both artists and audiences.

BARRE vt prides itself in offering the highest quality eclectic programming, impeccable acoustics, and bold design. The state-of-the art performance space offers multiple configurations: seated, standing, and alternative arrangements. A work of art itself, the physical facilities are the embodiment of the experimental philosophy that drives the venue.

BARRE vt is a source you can trust for exposure to visionary work, people of character, and a consistently dynamic environment. We invite you to immerse yourself in a nightlife of substance and vitality. Bring open mind and your party shoes.

Tickets are now available at www.showatbarre.com

BARRE vt is located at 1714 N. Vermont, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

To schedule press interviews, photos, press comps or for additional information, please contact Shane Scheel at 310-497-3672 or by e-mail at shanescheel@gmail.com

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