Rob McClure to Make NYC Solo Concert Debut in SMILE at Feinstein's/54 Below
By: BWW News Desk May. 13, 2016
In his NYC solo concert debut, the acclaimed Tony nominee for Chaplin: The Musical celebrates his unique influences thru story and song. Expect a swinging band, special guests (both people and puppets!), lots of laughs and memories from his leading roles in Chaplin, Honeymoon in Vegas, Noises Off and Avenue Q! Lots to Smile about.
Special guests include the incomparable Matthew Scott, Jenn Colella, Rick Lyon, Jennifer Barnhart and a surprise guest, to be announced. "Smile" will be performed under the musical direction of James Sampliner and will also feature Mary Ann McSweeney on bass, Joe Nero on drums, Jami Dauber on trumpet, Harvey Tibbs on trombone and Marc Phaneuf on reeds.
Rob McClure in "Smile" plays Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54th Street) Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2. There is a $35-$80 cover charge and $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.
Rob McClure received Tony, Drama League, Astaire, and Outer Critics Circle nominations and won Theatre World and Clive Barnes awards for his performance in the title role of Chaplin: The Musical. Rob's other Broadway credits include Tim in the recent Roundabout Theatre Company revival of Noises Off, Jack Singer in Honeymoon In Vegas, I'm Not Rappaport, and the roles of Princeton and Rod in Avenue Q. He later received a Helen Hayes nomination for his performance in the Avenue Q national tour. He delighted 92nd Street Y audiences in Kathleen Marshall's salute to MGM musicals Going Hollywood and similarly charmed crowds at New York City Center Encores! in Where's Charley? and Irma La Douce. Regionally, he appeared in the world premiere of Ken Ludwig's Comedy Of Tenors and The Game's Afoot, both at the Cleveland Playhouse, and Robert and Willie Reale's Johnny Baseball at the American Repertory Theatre. A fan favorite at St Louis's Muny, Rob has been seen there in Little Shop of Horrors, Mary Poppins, Shrek, The Addams Family, Hello, Dolly!, Beauty & The Beast, and Into the Woods. Particularly active in the Philadelphia theater scene, Rob has collaborated with the Arden Theatre Co. (A Funny Thing..., Flea and the Professor), The Walnut Street (Mozart in Amadeus, Carmen Ghia in The Producers), and many more, winning him two Barrymore Awards for Best Actor. Other regional work includes; Paper Mill Playhouse, The Old Globe, Delaware Theatre Co., Flat Rock Playhouse, McCarter Theatre, and La Jolla Playhouse. Rob recently made his film debut in the award-winning short film Recursion, directed by Sam Buntrock for which Rob won Best Actor at both The Queen's World and Williamsburg Independent film festivals. He can be seen guest starring on Person of Interest and recently shot the pilot Drew for CBS.
Michael Feinstein, one of the world's great musical artists, and 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, have united to give New York an unparalleled destination for entertainment and dining. Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, is the performance venue in the grand tradition of New York City nightlife. A few blocks from the heart of Times Square and just below the legendary Studio 54, Feinstein's/54 Below is a classically designed state-of-the art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style. Feinstein's/54 Below presents iconic and rising stars from the worlds of Broadway and popular music. The venue provides a food and beverage menu from early evening through the wee hours of the morning that is worthy of the world-class entertainment on the stage. Located at 254 West 54th Street, Feinstein's/54 Below features up to three shows nightly with cover charges ranging from $15-$105. For more, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins.
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