Sterling's Upstairs Announces November Roster of Headliners

Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA is pleased to announce its November, 2007 roster of headliners.  Critically acclaimed as LA's premier supper-club located at the legendary Vitello's Restaurant, Sterling's Upstairs celebrated the beginning of its second year of operation on June 9, 2007, and is known for its dedication to presenting the best of Broadway performers and Nightclub artists on a weekly basis. 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 - THREE OF A KIND.  This remarkable trio of power pop Broadway Musical Theatre stars return to Sterling's for an unprecedented 5th headlining appearance since April, 2007.  Gelo Francisco, Annie Nepomuceno and Bonifacio Deoso have not only lit up the stage at Sterling's, but in such Broadway hits as Miss Saigon, Passion, Once on This Island, and The King and I.  Three of a Kind has also thrilled audiences around the world with their expertise as a capella singers. From Broadway to Bacharach, don't miss an all new show by three of music's most celebrated, award-winning Filipino Americans who have quickly become "artists of choice" in the Los Angeles Filipino American community and far beyond.  

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 - JEANIE BRANDES. As a vocalist, Ms. Brandes has performed at Mama Rose's, Don't Tell Mama's, Danny's Skylight Room, Judy's, Hotel Del Monaco, and Triad in New York City; The Cinegrill, The Gardenia, and Lunaria in Los Angeles; and everywhere in between. As a musical theatre star, she appeared as Guinevere in Camelot, and Lizzie in 110 in the Shade.  She is a critically acclaimed vocalist.  A recent review from Entertainment Today said "Ms. Brandes is a highly trained singer with an impressive vocal range which leaves chills running down your spine."  After living in New York City for several years, Ms. Brandes has returned to Los Angeles.  This engagement marks her return to the cabaret stage and her debut at Sterling's Upstairs. www.jeaniebrandes.com   

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 - AMANDA ABEL.  Returning to Sterling's for her second headlining engagement, Amanda Abel was drawn to the theater at the tender age of four. As a teenager, she sang in Greenwich Village clubs as a duo with her brother Brian. Subsequently, she starred as "Evie" in Stop the World, I Want to Get Off for which she received The Boston Globe's "Best Actress" Award. Ms. Abel is a veteran cabaret headliner and has appeared in roles Off-Broadway, on Broadway and on television.  In addition to singing in her "own" voice, audiences are delighted by her impressions as well. Her tribute to Judy Garland is a nod to Ms. Abel's father, artist Roberto Gari, who painted the portrait of Judy Garland that hung in New York's Palace Theater for decades. Ms. Abel is always thrilled to share memories of her grandfather … the late, great comedian Eddie Cantor. www.amandaabel.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - STEVE KIRWAN. Hailed as a "topnotch performer" by Daily Variety's Joel Hirschhorn, Steve Kirwan breathes a certain truth and honesty into any music and lyric set before him. Easily delivering vocal performances with an uncommon depth and range, he charms listeners, creating a renewed intimacy between audience and artist. It was the late Rosemary Clooney who taught Steve to live each song in the moment. Both performing on stage and recording with her, he learned first-hand how to give songs life, vibrancy and clarity. With over 80 recordings to his credit. Steve has recorded albums with Ms. Clooney, Jack Sheldon and Bebu Selvetti; and performed in concert with Gary Morris, Linda Ronstadt, Lucie Arnaz and the late Steve Allen. His theatre performances include: Falsettos, 1940's Radio Hour, The Gift, The Chose, Godspell, Camelot, Everything's Coming Up Hits, Broadway Sings Out!, Working and The Melody Lingers On – The Songs Of Irving Berlin. www.stevekirwan.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - LISA FISHMAN.  Ms. Fishamn has starred in musical theater shows in New York and throughout the U.S., and is diversified in jazz, pop, rock, folk and the blues as well as Jewish music (aka: "Klezmer").  To the latter, she has toured throughout Europe and the U.S. including an engagement at Carnegie Hall. Ms. Fishman began writing songs in her late teens. Musically, she is drawn to the great singers and crooners who know how to use their voice as an expression of emotion and feeling. Lyrically she is influenced by the writers of Tin Pan Alley. From her extraordinary legit Broadway belt voice, to her heartfelt expressions in every form of music, Lisa Fishman is a force to be recognized. Her recent performance as "Nancy" singing As Long As He Needs Me in the Broadway hit favorite Oliver not only garnered raves from the critics, but has received thousands of viewings from her fans on YouTube.

The value package price for each of the above headliners is $50 per person and includes a fabulous four-course, prix-fixe dinner with a choice from three different entrees, and a one hour performance.  Dinner seating begins at 6:30PM.  Showtime is at 8PM.

Attendance is by reservation only.  For reservations, please call Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's at (818) 981-3077.  Vitello's is located at 4349 Tujunga Ave. Studio City, CA 91604.  Valet Parking is available.  For additional information on Sterling's Upstairs, please visit the club's web site at: www.myspace.com/sterlingsupstairs.

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