Richmond CenterStage Sets 2014-15 U.S. Trust LIFE IS A CABARET Series Lineup

Richmond CenterStage today announced the return of its acclaimed U.S. Trust LIFE IS A CABARET Series: A Celebration of the American Songbook for its fourth season.

This exciting series will begin on Friday, October 17 with Richmond native Lisa Edwards-Burrs in her show "Voices of America - Celebrated in Word and Song," and will be showcased in CenterStage's sleek and sophisticated Rhythm Hall in Dorothy Pauley Square. For each intimate performance, patrons will be seated at cabaret tables where they'll enjoy food and beverage service while enjoying some of the best the jazz and Broadway world has to offer right in the heart of Downtown Richmond.

Further, this season also features new weekend performance schedules that include 7:00 p.m. evening performances on Friday and Saturday with a special 2:00 p.m. Saturday matinee for each artist.

"All of us at CenterStage are thrilled to announce the fourth U.S. Trust LIFE IS A CABARET Series as part of our 2014-15 performing arts season," said Steve Rogers, Chairman of Richmond CenterStage's Board of Directors. "Arts lovers from across the region can expect world-class entertainment in a beautiful setting around our new weekend schedule. This series is perfect for jazz and Broadway fans that haven't experienced this innovative series yet."

Season ticket subscriptions are available for this series by calling 804-592-3401, and single tickets are available at 1.800.514.ETIX (3849), on richmondcenterstage.com or at the CenterStage Box Office.

The lineup for the 2014-15 season includes:

LISA EDWARDS-BURRS
Voices of America - Celebrated in Word and Song
Performance in Rhythm Hall
Friday, October 17, 2014 - 7 p.m. performance
Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 2 p.m. matinee & 7 p.m. performance

Richmond soprano and Outstanding Vocalist of the Year (Richmond Magazine) Lisa Edwards-Burrs will dazzle CenterStage audiences with her "crystalline voice...and amazing control." As a recitalist she's performed on stages across the U.S., South America and Europe.

Now this RVA songstress takes the stage to bring to life the voices of America, recounting the human experience through the words of authors and poets such as Maya Angelou as well as songs of spirituals, jazz and musical theatre. Ms. Edwards-Burrs will also be accompanied by beloved classical and jazz pianist, teacher, and Richmonder Russell Wilson.

TONY DeSARE
We've Got a World That Swings
Performance in Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse
Friday, December 12, 2014 - 7 p.m. performance
Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 2 p.m. matinee, 7 p.m. performance

Join Tony DeSare, acclaimed singer/pianist/songwriter, who returns to CenterStage to entertain audiences with some of the most memorable songs from a century of pop music.

From Sinatra to Prince, Gershwin to Springsteen to some of Tony's award winning original songs, get prepared for an intimate performance of great songs, virtuosic piano playing and dynamic vocals from Tony DeSare.

LA TANYA HALL
To Sarah, With Love: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Sarah Vaughan
Performance in Rhythm Hall
Friday, February 13, 2015 - 7 p.m. performance
Saturday, February 14, 2015 - 2 p.m. matinee, 7 p.m. performance

Sarah Vaughan was one of the greatest artists ever known in music. Respected by musicians across the globe, she was known as the "opera star of the jazz world." Join La Tanya Hall as she celebrates the life of this legitimate diva.

From her earliest hits to some of her later, more adventurous musical forays, Ms. Hall plumbs the depths of Sarah Vaughan's musical legacy in this thrilling exploration of the Divine One.

JENNIFER SHEEHAN
You Made Me Love You - Celebrating 100 Years of the Great American Songbook
Performance in Rhythm Hall
Friday, April 10, 2015 - 7 p.m. performance
Saturday, April 11, 2015 - 2 p.m. matinee, 7 p.m. performance

The Great American Songbook is 100 years old and Jennifer Sheehan has created a critically-acclaimed show that recognizes this milestone and celebrates the phenomenal music that has moved and delighted generations.

Passionate about classics from the Songbook's Golden Era, as well as more contemporary masterpieces, Jennifer sings the songs- and the praises- of America's finest lyricists and composers-from Berlin to Bucchino and Gershwin to Guettel. And she shares how their songs have taken hold of the hearts and imaginations of generations, including her own!

** All Cabaret Artists Subject to Change

To purchase season ticket subscriptions, patrons can call 804.592.3401. Single tickets are also now available on at 1.800.514.ETIX (3849), on richmondcenterstage.com or at the CenterStage Box Office, which is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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