Gabrielle Stravelli Debuts at Laurie Beechman Nov.17

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Café (407 West 42nd St.), is pleased to welcome Gabrielle Stravelli in her brand new show, "Gabrielle Stravelli: Don't Tempt Me" on Saturday, November 17 at 9:30PM.

She will be joined by musical director Brian Gelfand, guitarist Dan Nadel and bassist J.D. Flatt. Stravelli's new show promises to be her most eclectic venture yet, with songs by songwriters ranging from George Clinton, Jr. to Joanne Fischetti to Richard Rodgers.  There is a $10 cover and a $15 food and/or beverage minimum for this performance.  For reservations, please call 212.695.6909 between the hours of 12pm and 8pm.

Gabrielle Stravelli has performed at the acclaimed Birdland Jazz Club in the show "Her Song," as the featured singer at the Iridium Jazz Brunch and at the BB King Blues Club at the "2007 MAC Awards."  She has performed her own cabarets at the Laurie Beechman Theater at the West Bank Café and The Duplex Cabaret Theater. Under the direction of Craig Carnelia, Gabrielle made her cabaret debut at Don't Tell Mama.

She has also appeared as a soloist with several regional orchestras, including the Cincinnati Pops, conducted by Erich Kunzel.  Gabrielle originated the role of Anique in the musical Ace in its world premiere at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and Repertory Theater of St. Louis, and in its West Coast premiere at The Old Globe in San Diego. Please visit www.myspace.com/GabrielleStravelli.