January 12, 2011…Los Angeles, Calif.… One of "Oprah's Chosen Ones" (People Magazine), Ryan O'Connor, will perform his critically acclaimed one-man show Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings in Los Angeles on January 20th at 8 PM at Show at Barre.
Currently competing on OWN – The Oprah Winfrey Network – "Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search For the Next TV Star", O'Connor is hoping to fulfill his dream of having his own talk-show/variety show hybrid. "Its Ellen meets Carol Burnett with a splash of GLEE." Ryan tells the press "I want to be America's new gay best friend."
Written by O'Connor, the show features musical direction by Gregory Nabours, and will feature appearances by Lucas Coatney and Jason Powell.
ABOUT RYAN O'CONNOR
Called a "A real heavyweight" by TIME OUT New York Magazine, YouTube celebrity, actor and singer Ryan O'Connor (How I Met Your Mother, School of Rock, American Dad), brings his dynamic, hilarious and oddly touching musical journey through his experiences as a compulsive overeater to Show at Barre for his first show back in LA after his successful national tour. Including songs by William Finn, Ani DiFranco, Katie Thompson, Scott Alan, Michael Arden, Gregory Nabours and Randy Blair, Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings is a one of a kind, out of the ordinary, honest, self-effacing, non-traditional cabaret and a guaranteed crowd pleaser! www.TheRyanOConnorShow.com
ABOUT SHOW AT BARRE / BARRE vt
BARRE vt is an intimate live music venue founded by artists at the corner of Hollywood and Vermont at the gateway of the Los Feliz Village. A source you can trust for exposure to visionary work, people of character, and a consistently dynamic environment. We invite you to immerse yourself in a nightlife of substance and vitality. Bring open mind and your party shoes.Show at Barre is produced by Shane Scheel of RockLA LLC. Shane Scheel (formerly one of the coproducers of Upright Cabaret) is the creator of Show At Barre in Los Angeles, CA where he produces/presents hundreds of concerts each year.
What: Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings – OWN – The Oprah Winfrey Network – star and YouTube celebrity Ryan O'Connor performs his one-man show. It is a dynamic, hilarious and oddly touching musical journey through his experiences as a compulsive overeater. Featuring songs by Ani DiFranco, Katie Thompson, Scott Alan, and more, it is a one-of-a-kind, out-of-the-ordinary, honest, self-effacing, non-traditional cabaret and a guaranteed crowd pleaser!
When:Thursday, January 20th, 8 PM
Where:
Show at Barre/Barre vt.
1717 N Vermont, Los Angeles, CA 90027
How: Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.ShowAtBarre.com
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