THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Rachel York, currently starring on Broadway in the new musical Head Over Heels, in her concert "Thank You for the Music" on Sunday, November 18 at 7:00 PM. In a delightful evening of stories and song, Rachel pays tribute to the glorious women who helped shape her career. She includes numbers made famous by early inspirations, her stage and screen favorites, and a few surprises that have touched her heart in a special way.
Rachel York is a dynamic and versatile actress best known for her critically acclaimed Broadway performances in City of Angels, Les Misérables, Victor/Victoria (Drama Desk Award) with Dame Julie Andrews, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Sly Fox, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Disaster! The Musical. She also turned heads on television with her portrayal of Lucille Ball in the CBS movie, Lucy. On tour and regionally, Ms. York received accolades most recently as Reno Sweeney in the national tour of the Tony-winning revival Anything Goes (Helen Hayes Award). She also earned rave reviews in the dual roles of Edith Bouvier Beale and "Little" Edie Beale in the Los Angeles production of Grey Gardens opposite Betty Buckley. Additionally, Ms. York starred in the national tour of Camelot opposite Michael York, Putting It Together (Manhattan Theatre Club) also with Julie Andrews, the national and London tours of Kiss Me Kate, Cruella De Vil in the national tour of 101 Dalmatians The Musical directed by Jerry Zaks, Dessa Rose at Lincoln Center, Turn of the Century opposite Jeff Daniels at The Goodman Theatre and The Odd Couple with Jason Alexander and Martin Short.
In concert, Ms. York has been a soloist worldwide including appearances with the New York Pops; the National Symphony under the direction of conductor Marvin Hamlisch; the Los Angeles Philharmonic; The Philly Pops; the San Francisco Symphony; the Jerusalem Philharmonic, among many others. She recently shared the stage as guest soloist with Michael Feinstein at Carnegie Hall. Her television appearances include "Power," "Elementary," "Hannah Montana," "Frasier," "Reba," "Numb3rs," "Close to Home," "Spin City," and "Diagnosis Murder." York's solo album, Let's Fall in Love, was named one of the Top Ten Vocal CDs of the year by Talkin' Broadway. www.rachelyork.com @TheRachelYork.
Rachel York will perform "Thank You for the Music" at The Green Room 42 (570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street, on the 4th Floor of Yotel) on Sunday, November 18 at 7:00 PM. The cover charge is $30-$85. There is no food and drink minimum. For tickets, please visit www.TheGreenRoom42.com.
THE GREEN ROOM 42 recently celebrated its one year anniversary as the theater district's premiere destination for live music and events. The space lets audiences experience shows up close and personal. During the shows, guests can enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes alongside signature cocktails, craft beer and wine with no food/drink minimum. Tickets can be purchased at www.TheGreenRoom42.com. The Green Room 42 is located at 570 Tenth Avenue in New York City; @TheGreenRoom42.
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