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Martha Wash: the legendary singer's at Feinstein's

Martha Wash: the legendary singer's at Feinstein's

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jun 15, 2018

"I want to see the Donna Summer musical," says Martha Wash who performs in San Francisco for the first time in four years next weekend at Feinstein's at the Nikko.

Bare Necessities: Broadway Bares III celebs strip & sing for a cause

Bare Necessities: Broadway Bares III celebs strip & sing for a cause

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jun 6, 2018

When Deb Leamy blew into town on the winds of a bad breakup four years ago, she brought the seeds of a new San Francisco tradition: Broadway Bares SF. The third annual production will bring an evening of song, swivel & sweat to the DNA Lounge on June 17.

Royal vocals

Royal vocals

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • May 30, 2018

Susan Egan, Laura Osnes and Courtney Reed perform in the Broadway Princess Party at Feinstein's at the Nikko.

Nellie McKay

Nellie McKay

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • May 23, 2018

The swingin' singer-songwriter performs at Feinstein's at the Nikko.

Tom Goss: The singer-songwriter's musical mission

Tom Goss: The singer-songwriter's musical mission

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • May 16, 2018

With equal parts heartfelt intention and musical invention, Tom Goss writes and performs songs that are unapologetically gay-themed. He'll perform The Love Cub, his new show, on May 19 in San Francisco at the Hotel Rex.

Sampson McCormick: Seriously funny

Sampson McCormick: Seriously funny

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 2, 2018

African American gay comedian Sampson McCormick will headline a night of uproarious queer comedy on May 11 at the Oakland LGBT Center. Diana Hong of Sacramento Punch Line is the evening's special guest.

Cabaret for a new generation

Cabaret for a new generation

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Apr 20, 2018

Annaleigh Ashford returns to SF later this month to perform her critically acclaimed solo act as part of Bay Area Cabaret's "Venetian Evenings" series at the Fairmont hotel.

Take off with her: Pam Ann, stewardess with snark, crash-lands at Feinstein's

Take off with her: Pam Ann, stewardess with snark, crash-lands at Feinstein's

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Apr 18, 2018

So, would you rather book a flight on the world's largest commercial aircraft -the double-decked Airbus A380- or on a sleek Gulfstream G650, which seats only 18?

Dapper Drag Kings :: Dandy Takes the Oasis Stage

Dapper Drag Kings :: Dandy Takes the Oasis Stage

  • by David Elijah-Nahmod
  • Apr 1, 2018

"A drag king is an antidote to drag queens," says drag king extraordinaire Leigh Crow, who spent 12 years as an Elvis Presley impersonator named Elvis Herselvis. "It's expressing masculinity in a satirical way."

Matt Alber :: The Talented Singer at Feinstein's

Matt Alber :: The Talented Singer at Feinstein's

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Mar 31, 2018

A gay community favorite, singer-songwriter Matt Alber will perform at Feinstein's at the Nikko next Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14.

Tommy Tune :: Broadway Legend Returns to Feinstein's

Tommy Tune :: Broadway Legend Returns to Feinstein's

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Mar 17, 2018

Having worn many hats over the course of his 50-year career in the theater, actor, dancer, director and choreographer Tommy Tune has done it all. On Sunday, March 18, Tune returns to San Francisco for two shows at Feinstein's at the Nikko.

Jeremy Jordan :: Broadway & TV Star at The Herbst

Jeremy Jordan :: Broadway & TV Star at The Herbst

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Mar 11, 2018

Jeremy Jordan, the multi-talented singer-actor who's shared the screen and stage with newsboys, superheroes and bank robbers, will sing and talk with accompanist and erudite interviewer Seth Rudetsky on March 18 at the Herbst Theatre.

Lucie Arnaz :: Celebrating Family Roots Through Music at Feinstein's

Lucie Arnaz :: Celebrating Family Roots Through Music at Feinstein's

  • by David Elijah-Nahmod
  • Feb 18, 2018

Lucie Arnaz, who returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko on February 23 and 24, was destined for show business.

Mary Wilson :: The Supreme Singer Performs at Feinstein's

Mary Wilson :: The Supreme Singer Performs at Feinstein's

  • by David Elijah-Nahmod
  • Feb 11, 2018

The incomparable Mary Wilson, a founding member of Diana Ross and The Supremes, makes her debut at Feinstein's at the Nikko on February 16. The chanteuse will be singing familiar Supremes classics and tunes from the Great American Songbook.