Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's Announces May Line-Up

Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA is pleased to announce its May, 2008 roster of headliners including From Broadway to All That Jazz and Jantre Haskin - winner of Sterling's LA's Next Great Stage Star 2007-08. Critically acclaimed as LA's premier supper-club located at the legendary Vitello's Restaurant, Sterling's Upstairs is known for its dedication to presenting the best of Broadway performers and Nightclub artists on a weekly basis. 

SATURDAY, MAY 10 AND SUNDAY, MAY 11 -  FROM BROADWAY TO ALL THAT JAZZ is an original revue that was last presented at Steinway Hall in Atlanta, GA.  Featuring TED HOWE and the TED HOWE TRIO (Paul Kreibich/Drums and Percussion; and Tom Warrington/Bass), Broadway and Musical Theatre Star Cynthia LeeTCH offers brief but amusing commentary on the material, while Howe recalls how each song made its way from the Broadway stage to the world of jazz; nightclubs, big bands, recordings, concert halls, and movies and television. The production is highlighted by The Ted Howe Trio performing exciting, original, contemporary instrumental arrangements of the songs with Recording Artist and Musical Theatre Star DEBORAH SHULMAN joining in on select numbers to add her own vocal interpretations to the music and lyrics. The one hour revue showcases classic songs from Broadway shows of the 1930's such as I Got Rhythm, Love For Sale, I Get a Kick Out of You, I Loves Ya Porgy, Summertime, Where or When and This Can't Be Love. 

Ted Howe's natural persistence and relentless fascination of developing his craft dominated his life from the time that he was a student at the Berklee College of Music to becoming a Professor there by age 24, teaching piano arranging, theory and improvisation. Since, Mr. Howe (a Summit Records Recording artist) has performed with such orchestras as the Atlanta and Dallas Symphonies and with such stars as Joe Williams, Mel Torme, Steve Allen, Henry Mancini, and Lainie Kazan - to name a few.

Deborah Shulman played clubs for years in London, Sydney, Manila, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco and often opened for such stars Johnny Ray, Robert Goulet and Carol Lawrence. Today, she is not only a recording artist who has also co-starred and toured in the national Broadway companies of Cats and All Night Strut, but her reputation as a skilled vocal teacher has attracted a clientele that has grown to include Bette Midler, Linda Ronstadt, Jennifer Warnes and David Lee Roth. www.deborahshulman.com

Cynthia Leetch's musical theatre credits include The Sound of Music on Broadway with Florence Henderson, Camelot, Flower Drum Song, Milk and Honey, West Side Story, Auntie Mame, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Mr. President and The Three Penny Opera.  Ms. Leetch was also a featured singer on comedian Phyllis Diller's first ever variety television show which originated from New York City. 

From Broadway to All That Jazz was written by Rebekah Miller.  Ms. Miller also serves as Director with Co-Director Lance Roberts. Musical arrangements are by Ted Howe. 

SATURDAY, MAY 24 – Jantre Haskin. With a background in musical theatre at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, Ms. Haskin has appeared in such productions as Hair, J.B., Falsettoland, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Ain't Misbehavin' and As You Like It.  Since moving to Los Angeles, she has been seen in Ragtime at Musical Theatre West, Story Theatre and The Unvarnished Truth at the Lizard Theatre.  She most recently appeared in The American Girls Revue at The American Girl Theatre within The Grove in Los Angeles. In December, 2007, Ms. Haskin was awarded the coveted title of LA's Next Great Stage Star 2007-08, an annual competition produced by Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's and judged by an elite panel of 13 theatre industry professionals.  As winner of the competition, Ms. Haskin received a $1000 cash prize and a headlining engagement at Sterling's Upstairs.  Following her engagement at Sterling's, she will spend the summer performing in the distinguished PCPA Theaterfest in Santa Maria, CA.  

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 for Saturday performances is between 6:30 and 7:00 pm, followed by an 8:00 pm performance.  Sunday performances begin at 7:00 pm, preceded by the dinner seating between 5:30 – 6:00 pm.  

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. 

STERLING'S UPSTAIRS at Vitello's is produced by MICHAEL STERLING of Michael Sterling & Associates, the Sherman Oaks-based entertainment public relations company.  Since 1980, Sterling has represented such stellar clients as Elizabeth Taylor, Lance Armstrong, Scott Hamilton, David Copperfield, Joan Collins, Alan Thicke, David Brenner, Andy Gibb, and Robert Goulet.  Aside from his celebrity clientele, Sterling has represented various National Theatre and arena tours, Los Angeles theatre productions, Emmy Award-winning television specials, celebrity books, albums and CD's. Sterling is also a critically-acclaimed director of musical theatre in Los Angeles, and has produced various theatrical events and productions throughout southern California.

In addition to Sterling's Upstairs, VITELLO'S also offers outdoor dining, a luncheon buffet, and a unique variety of carefully selected wines. Widescreen plasma televisions are located throughout the restaurant.  Live opera (a long-time feature at Vitello's) is still performed in the restaurant's downstairs Green Room four nights a week.  Jazz nights are also offered weekly.

 
For over 30 years, VITELLO'S has been known for its outstanding Italian cuisine, romantic atmosphere and superior service.  It is also known world-wide as one of the most famous restaurants in the United States.   

            

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