September 28, 2015
Elaine Paige, Christine Ebersole, Marilyn Maye and More Set for Edith Piaf Centennial Event
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Producers Daniel Nardicio and Andy Brattain are bringing Broadway, London's West End, Cabaret and Rock-N-Roll divas together for one night to celebrate what would be the 100th birthday of the legend, Edith Piaf, Saturday, December 19th 2015.
This concert, backed by the American Pops Orchestra and conducted by Luke Frazier, is a one of a kind celebration bringing in one room the eclectic styles of with incredible women to interpret Piaf all their own.
Elaine Paige, a national treasure, is an Olivier Award winner for playing the title role in Evita, originated several other roles in shows on London's West End including "Hair," "Grease," "Cats," "Chess," "Sunset Boulevard," "Sweeney Todd," "The Drowsy Chaperone" and "Follies" (to name a few).
Broadway's own sweetheart, two-time Tony winner ("42nd Street" & "Grey Gardens") Christine Ebersole, shares the bill, as well as the woman Ella Fitzgerald anointed "the greatest white female singer in the world," Marilyn Maye, who also holds the title for most appearances for a singer (76) on "The Tonight Show."
Joining the star-studded line-up are the formidable talents of worldly cabaret star Meow Meow, Little Annie (most notably from the punk band Coil), Tony nominee ("Bubbling Brown Sugar") and vocal powerhouse, the electric Vivian Reed, nationally known Piaf interpreter Gay Marshall, and local downtown ing�nue Molly Pope.
Daniel is thrilled to be bringing this illustrious cast to The Town Hall after having brought two successful shows (Liza Minnelli and Alan Cumming in 2013 and Carol Channing and Justin Vivian Bond in 2014) to this venerable venue.
After 11 years in nightlife, four years ago Daniel segued into concerts in 2012 and has had the incredible fortune of working with John Waters, Chita Rivera, Margaret Cho, Liza Minnelli, Alan Cumming, Lynda Carter, Peaches, Bridgett Everett, Carol Channing, Lady Gaga, Vivian Reed, Christine Ebersole, Billy Stritch and hopefully, if there is a God, Shirley Bassey in 2016. He's beyond thrilled to announce his upcoming show "Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs at Carnegie Hall" February 8th 2016.
Tickets are available at www.piaf100.com and there are VIP packages available with a very intimate fete to meet the performers after the show. To inquire about loge seat packages, email [email protected]