Natasha Castillo Presents FEELS LIKE HOME at Don't Tell Mama

They say that home is where the heart is, and this show, with Musical Direction by Steven Ray Watkins and Direction by Lennie Watts proves just that. With a wide range of music, from Cyndi Lauper, to Jerry Herman, and The Muppets to The Spice Girls Castillo will make you feel right at home! Backup vocals by award winning vocalist Karen Mack and MAC award nominee Wendy Ann Russell.

The New York City-based cabaret singer is bringing back "Feels Like Home" on Sunday, November 6th (5 p.m.) and Friday, November 18th (7 p.m.) at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, New York City. Tickets are $20 plus a two-drink minimum ($15 Discount cover for MAC members); advance reservations are encouraged by calling 212-757-0788 or reserving online at http://www.donttellmamanyc.com.

"Feels Like Home" is directed by Lennie Watts, a ten-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) Award winner, five-time Backstage Bistro Award winner, and three-time Nightlife Award winner who has directed events at premier New York City venues including Symphony Space, Town Hall, and BB Kings. Serving as musical director and pianist is multi award-winning musical director Steven Ray Watkins.

Natasha Castillo is one of three daughters of superstar Dai Ling Chuang who recorded over 30 albums in her career and had her own TV and radio show in Southeast Asia. Natasha's musical career started in elementary school plays, talent shows and glee clubs. In high school, she made her Lincoln Center debut with the ACapella Chorus. In college, Natasha performed as lead singer in an alternative rock band and later became the lead singer for the professional wedding band Eternity.

Natasha is a member of MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabaret). She co-hosted the Singers Forum bi-weekly open mic from 2013-2014, participated in the longest running show at the Metropolitan Room that is now in the Guinness Book of Records as well as multiple variety shows hosted by MAC award winning emcees Bobbie Horowitz and the late Dana Lorge.

She opened her solo debut show, "Anything But Ordinary" directed by award winning director/artist/performer Lennie Watts and award winning musical director Steven Ray Watkins in 2012. The show had five successful runs, receiving wonderful reviews:

"She sings nicely, smoothly, with warmth and zest... her enthusiasm, determination to share her material and refreshing modesty go a very long way to making her act endearing and engaging."
Rob Lester ~ Cabaret Exchange

"Ms. Castillo possesses a voice with a lovely lower register - one can hear influences of Karen Carpenter. There is also the presence of a nice country twang. A highlight of the show was a loving tribute to her mother... She is on her way to bringing something unique to the New York cabaret scene. Parker Scott ~ Cabaret Hotline

Her second show in 2014, "They'd Only Just Begun... A Carpenters Tale" was a tribute to the Carpenters. Also directed by the award winning team, Lennie Watts and Steven Ray Watkins, the show had five successful runs and received wonderful endorsements by Broadway World Reviewer Billie Roe:

"If you love the Carpenters this is a wonderful tribute show, and Natasha does a great job! Steven Ray Watkins' arrangements are absolutely fantastic as is the insightful direction by Lennie Watts. Go see for yourself!
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