Photo Flash: APRIL NIXON IS REBORN at The Triad
By: Alexandra Johnson Nov. 03, 2009
The Triad hosted April Nixon IS REBORN on Monday night, November 2nd at 7pm. She will reappear for a second show Sunday, December 13th at 9:30pm – on Lee Summers' JUST A PIANO Concert Series.
The spectacularly multi-talented Nixon, recipient of the 1998 Olivier Award nomination for her critically acclaimed performance as "Lola" in the successful London production of Damn Yankees starring Jerry Lewis, will offer a stirring evening of song, dance and reflection.
The most profound lessons in life can often be found through challenge & conflict. April Nixon shares her most insightful view of love, relationships & loss, through her passion for music. April Nixon IS REBORN, captures the highs and lows of life, while proving the human spirit endures beyond our own expectations.
Ms. Nixon has enjoyed great success on the Broadway stage performing in Smokey Joe's Cafe, The Who's Tommy, Cats, Fosse, The Wiz, Dreamgirls, The Dancers Life (opposite Chita Rivera), Crowns, and Caroline or Change. Her numerous television appearances include HBO's The Wire, Law & Order; Law & Order Criminal Intent; Law & Order Special Victims Unit, Man On The Moon and The Dave Chappelle Show among many others. April's popular cabaret performances have been seen in NYC at Don't Tell Mama's and The Laurie Beechman Theater and at LA's Cinegrill at the famed Roosevelt Hotel.
Written & directed by Leonard Joseph, April Nixon IS REBORN features musical direction by Lenny Underwood and choreography and staging by Czion D. Earle. The show will also include a special song composed by Larry O'Keefe and a special appearance by Destan Owens.
Lee Summers' Just A Piano Concert Series has presented numerous top artist such as the sensational Tony & Emmy winner Lillias White, Broadway/TV's Rox Ryan, Tony Award Winner Adriane Lenox, recording sensation Alyson Williams ("Just Call My Name"), Marva Hicks (Caroline or Change), Julie Reiber (Wicked), Crystal Mone Hall (Rent), Shoshana Bean (Hairspray, Wicked), Kevin-Anthony (co-founder of "Black2Broadway"), Opera diva Shirley Verrett's vocal protégé Erika Banks, The Little Mermaid's Zakiya Young Mizen, Drowsy Chaperone's Kecia Lewis-Evans (featuring Tony Winner, LaChanze), rising star, Rebecca Covington (featuring Norm Lewis, Tituss Burgess and Chestor Gregory), Doreen Montalvo (In The Heights), 3 time Grammy nominee/Tony Winner Melba Moore and series creator, Lee Summers (Dreamgirls).
The Triad is located at 158 West 72nd Street, NY, NY Tickets are $20 each plus a 2 drink minimum. For reservations visit www.triadnyc.com or call 212-362-2590.
Photo credit: CLIQUE PHOTOGRAPHY/SIDNEI BEAL
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