The RRazz Room at the Prince Announces End-of-Year Programming

The RRazz Room at The Prince is an intimate venue programmed by the entrepreneurs who created the beloved and iconic RRazz Room in San Francisco. The RRazz Room brand has become synonymous with quality entertainment presented at its purest and most intimate form. The unique space allows patrons to experience all their favorite entertainers up close and personal. The RRazz Room venues (also located in Coral Springs, FL, South Miami-Dade, FL, and New Hope, PA) present performances by local and national artists from a wide variety of musical and theatrical genres including Broadway, pop, opera, gospel, drag, comedy, rhythm & blues, and jazz. The RRazz Room at the Prince is located within the historic Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 (near the corner of Broad and Chestnut Streets on the Avenue of the Arts).

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

http://princetheater.org/therrazzroom / 215-422-4580.

Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7 @ 8pm

WELL-STRUNG

"POPssical" CD Release Convert

The all-male string quartet Well-Strung has been receiving rave reviews all over the world, from the House of Blues in New Orleans to the Leicester Square Theatre in London. Now join them to celebrate the release of their new CD entitled POPssical. Musical arrangements by Well-Strung, Bruce Carter and Dana Levinson. The foursome features classical musicians who sing and on POPssical the group puts their own spin on the music of Mozart, Ravel, U2, Taylor Swift and more. Highlights include U-2's "With or Without You," Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," and the Ravel string quartet in F major.

Well-Strung, a New York City based string quartet, derives their unique blend of vocals and strings by fusing classical music with the pop music of today. Members Edmund Bagnell (1st violin), Chris Marchant (2nd violin), Daniel Shevlin (cello), and Trevor Wadleigh (viola) spend their time making new music and touring internationally. The group was conceived by producer Mark Cortale and Chris Marchant.

The RRazz Room at the Prince Theatre, 1412 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 PA, presents Well-Strung in their album release Concert! For tickets ($40.00 Theatre Seating/$50.00 Prime Table Seating/$60.00 Ltd VIP Up Close Table Seating includes post show Meet & Greet) or info, call 215-422-4580. Or visit online at http://princetheater.org/therrazzroom.

Thursday, November 12 @ 8pm

STORM LARGE

With Le Bonheur Chanteuse of PINK MARTINI

Mix two parts Adele and one part Bette Midler with a splash of George Carlin and you get Storm Large, the six-foot tattooed diva who fronts for Pink Martini. She takes the stage with her own band to perform Broadway tearjerkers, American Songbook classics and rock goddess anthems.

Ironic. Witty. Brassy. Flirtatious. Enigmatic musician, actor, playwright, and author Storm Large first captivated national audiences as a contestant on the 2006 CBS show "Rock Star: Supernova." With a long history in rock, Storm branched out into theater and cabaret, filling concert halls around the world with Pink Martini (with whom she debuted in Washington at the Kennedy Center in 2011) and with her band Le Bonheur throughout North America. Large has also sung with k.d. lang, Kiril Gerstein, Rufus Wainwright, and George Clinton, among others. Be captivated by the visceral talent and beautiful voice of this chanteuse in the intimate listening room at THE RRAZZ ROOM AT THE PRINCE.

The RRazz Room at the Prince Theatre, 1412 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 PA, presents Storm Large with Le Bonheur Chanteuse of PINK MARTINI for a one night event that is sure to be entertaining! For tickets ($40.00 Theatre Seating/ $50.00 Ltd Table Seating) or info, call 215-422-4580. Or visit online at http://princetheater.org/therrazzroom.

Friday, November 13 @ 8pm

RHONDA ROSS

In an Intimate Evening With

Singer-Songwriter, Rhonda Ross is an African Diasporic Woman of the World. Bilingual in French and in English (and raising her son to be fluent in 4 languages), Rhonda often connects with her audiences through their native tongues. Her original music lives in the gap between Jazz, Neo-soul, Funk and Gospel. Her lyrics live in the pause between life's most important questions and their answers. Rhonda has the entire package - as an entertainer, as a poet, and as a human being. She has great power on stage and her refreshingly personal and moving performances set her apart from other vocalists of her era. Rhonda's music flows straight from her essence and her bright spirit uplifts everyone in the room. With a crown of natural hair, Rhonda graces the stage with the gravitas and glamour of a modern-day queen. As the only child of Diana Ross and Motown Founder Berry Gordy, it has become evident that Rhonda not only has the talent, but the significance to carry on her parents' legacy, all the while establishing her own unique musical destination. Rhonda's music is based in traditional jazz, but pulls from the entire African diaspora. In 1994, she met, married, and began a 20- year musical collaboration with jazz pianist and composer Rodney Kendrick. Through him, Rhonda commenced studying with the late jazz great Abbey Lincoln. "It was Abbey and Rodney who convinced me to begin my journey as a singer-songwriter." Rhonda says, "I primarily consider myself a story-teller and poet. I use my music to inspire and to uplift. To teach people - including myself." Their live CD, Rhonda Ross Live: Featuring Rodney Kendrick is a hot internet seller. Now a mother to a young son, Rhonda's music has taken on the more mature stance of a woman "with the understanding and wisdom of a 40 yr old, but the passion and dream-seeking of a 20 yr old!" And what a combination it is! Rhonda is one of the rare artists today using her music to examine the society she lives in - from racism to sexism to homophobia to the need for self-love and spirituality, Rhonda's songs look through all of it and ask "In the midst of THIS, how can I still live the best life possible? New songs have emerged. Songs like: "Nobody's Business" - a groovy, bass-led reminder that "your joy comes from the inside and that it's nobody else's job to make you happy", and "Summer Day" - an upbeat realization that even after the harshest winter, the sun will re-emerge and "the buds of hope can still bloom". "Through Rhonda's individual and creative expression, the legendary Ross influence continues to live on and expand. Rhonda headlined one of President Obama's 2nd Inaugural Balls, and later performed to standing ovations and rave reviews at The Hollywood Bowl, The Montreal International Jazz Festival, Wolf Trap, and The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Rhonda's live performance will thoroughly entertain you and move you to the point of tears - all while inspiring you to believe that you can do or be anything!

The RRazz Room at the Prince Theatre, 1412 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 PA, presents the talented Rhonda Ross, in An Intimate Evening With. For tickets ($30.00 Theatre Seating/$45.00 Prime Table Seating/$55.00 Ltd VIP Up Close Table Seating includes post show Meet & Greet) or info, call 215-422-4580. Or visit online at http://princetheater.org/therrazzroom.

Saturday, November 14 @ 7pm & 9:30pm

VARLA JEAN MERMAN's

"BIG BLACK HOLE"

With Tom Judson at the Piano

Jeffery Roberson stars in Varla Jean Merman's Big Black Hole Boldly go where thousands of men have gone before in this hilarious new space odyssey cabaret. Written by Jeffery Roberson & Jacques Lamarre.

Jeffery starred in the musical Lucky Guy opposite Leslie Jordan in NY at the Little Schubert in 2011 prompting The New York Times to rave, "If Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman had stood in front of the right pair of funhouse mirrors, they might have resembled Ms. Merman and Mr. Jordan in stature as well as comedic talent". He played the role of Mary Sunshine in the revival of Chicago on Broadway and also made his network television debut on All My Children. In 2010 Jeffery won an Elliot Norton Award for Best Musical Performance in The Phantom of the OPRAH. He returned to Boston this past fall to star as Mother Superior in SpeakEasy Stage's production of The Divine Sister by Charles Busch. Jeffery recently completed shooting the feature films Varla Jean and the Mushroomheads and Girls Will Be Girls 2012. He guest starred as Varla Jean on Ugly Betty in the final season of the show and was also featured on Bravo's Project Runway Season 5 as the winning model for the show's drag challenge.

The RRazz Room at the Prince Theatre, 1412 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 PA, presents the amazing Varla Jean Merman's "Big Black Hole" with Tom Judson at the piano, for a two show night! For tickets ($30.00 Theatre Seating/$35.00 Prime Table Seating/$40.00 Ltd VIP Up Close Table Seating includes post show Meet & Greet) or info, call 215-422-4580. Or visit online at http://princetheater.org/therrazzroom.

Sunday, November 15 @ 7pm

ANDREA MARCOVICCI

"Let's Get Lost"

With Christopher Denny. Musical Director

Her brand new show entitled Let's Get Lost pays homage to her favorites: Audrey Hepburn (Two for the Road), Fred Astaire (I Won't Dance / Fine Romance), and, of course, torch songs! (Smoke Gets in Your Eyes / Say It Isn't So). In addition, Andrea puts her own spin on a comic Broadway number and a modern chart topper. And for her fans, she's included her classic renditions of These Foolish Things and New Words. It's a show you don't want to miss!

"Andrea Marcovicci has an incandescent enthusiasm and a masterly balance between poignancy and with" - Stephen Holden, The New York Times

In a career spanning over four decades, Andrea Marcovicci - glamorous, sophisticated, witty raconteur, actress, singer, and model - has laughed with Woody Allen, tussled with Sir Michael Caine, and smooched with Tom Selleck. She's played Broadway, sold out Carnegie Hall, and ushered in the millennium with The Chicago Symphony. She has created over thirty cabaret shows, and many full-cast variety show across the country.

The RRazz Room at the Prince Theatre, 1412 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 PA, presents Andrea Marcovicci in "Let's Get Lost" with Christopher Denny, Musical Director. For tickets ($45.00 Prime Table Seating/$65.00 Ltd VIP Up Close Table Seating includes post show Meet & Greet) or info, call 215-422-4580. Or visit online at http://princetheater.org/therrazzroom.

Friday and Saturday, December 18 & 19 2 8pm

MAUREEN MCGOVERN

Home for the Holidays

With Jeff Harris, Musical Director

The RRazz Room at the Prince Theatre, 1412 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 PA, presents Maureen McGovern in Home for the Holidays with Jeff Harris, Musical Director. Come celebrate the holidays with a night you sure wont forget! For tickets ($45.00 Prime Table Seating/$55.00 Ltd VIP Up Close Table Seating includes post show Meet & Greet) or info, call 215-422-4580. Or visit online at http://princetheater.org/therrazzroom.

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