Richard Holbrook to Bring THE UNTAPPED FRED ASTAIRE REVISITED to Guild Hall

Debonair cabaret veteran Richard Holbrook returns to EAG's Guild Hall with his musical tribute to the legendary entertainer Fred Astaire.

Most remember Astaire as a singer and dancer but he was also a gifted songwriter, excellent musician, and a superb interpreter of song.

The Untapped Fred Astaire Revisited features the work of composers Irving Berlin, George & Ira Gershwin, Jerome Kern & Dorothy Fields, Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz, and Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer, all of whom had their music and lyrics introduced by Fred Astaire.

Holbrook will be accompanied by the fantastic Tom Nelson on piano. The show is directed by veteran Broadway and cabaret performer and Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Richard Barclay. All proceeds from the evening's performance will benefit New York actors in financial crisis.

The concert will take place on Monday, September 19 at 7:00 pm, and is followed by a wine and cheese reception. The performance is at Guild Hall at The Little Church, 1 E. 29th St., New York, NY 10016 (b/w Fifth Ave. and Madison Ave. - Trains: R/N @ 28th St.; 6 @ 28th St.) Tickets: $15/EAG, $20/non-members (Suggested Donation). RSVP: (212) 685-2927 or office@actorsguild.org.

The Episcopal Actors' Guild, established in 1923, is a charitable organization offering emergency assistance and career support to professional performers "of all faiths, and none." We also host a full calendar of events and fundraisers including concerts, variety shows, play readings, and professional workshops. Learn more at www.actorsguild.org.

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