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Clusterfest's GLBT comics shine

Clusterfest's GLBT comics shine

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jun 18, 2019

The third annual Clusterfest, presented by Comedy Central, takes over the Bill Graham Auditorium and Civic Center Plaza this Friday through Sunday. The notably diverse three-day line-up features some of the most interesting queer comedians working today.

Garrett Clayton: TV and film fave on his new trio cabaret show

Garrett Clayton: TV and film fave on his new trio cabaret show

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jun 12, 2019

"It's the worst thing to watch someone jerking off their ego on stage," says actor Garrett Clayton, discussing how he came up with his non-jerky shared debut cabaret act which he brings to Feinstein's at the Nikko on June 21 and 22.

Tom Reardon - His Honor the Cabaret Star

Tom Reardon - His Honor the Cabaret Star

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 15, 2019

Tom Reardon returns to Feinstein's at The Nikko for his eighth show on May 16 and 17. The singer, who also performs in musical theater, will offer his usual eclectic mix of songs: everything from The Great American Songbook to Bob Dylan and Fleetwood Mac.

Funny Lady -  Maureen McVerry at Oasis

Funny Lady - Maureen McVerry at Oasis

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 8, 2019

On Saturday May 18, funny lady Maureen McVerry will perform 'Verry McVerry 2019,' her ever-evolving, long-running cabaret act, at Oasis. It's a show that she has performed for an impressive 25 years.

Michael Feinstein celebrates the Great American Songbook

Michael Feinstein celebrates the Great American Songbook

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 1, 2019

An esteemed interpreter of the Great American Songbook, Michael Feinstein will appear at the club which bears his name. Beginning May 9 (and just in time for Mother's Day), Feinstein will perform five shows at Feinstein's at The Nikko.

Nancy And Beth - The girls in the band

Nancy And Beth - The girls in the band

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • May 1, 2019

Alongside their film and television careers, Megan Millally and Stephanie Hunt lead the band Nancy And Beth (upper case A, thank you!), which returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko for three shows this weekend following a sold-out gig in 2013.

Brent Barrett - Broadway star's 'Night Songs'

Brent Barrett - Broadway star's 'Night Songs'

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Apr 17, 2019

Brent Barrett, known for his performances in 'The Phantom of the Opera,' has not named his solo cabaret show after the half-masked man's signature number "The Music of the Night." Instead, it's called "Night Songs."

Alysha Umphress: the politics of performing

Alysha Umphress: the politics of performing

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Mar 27, 2019

Singer-actress Alysha Umphress, who plays Feinstein's at the Nikko on April 12 and 13, remembers the exact date that she flew to San Francisco for her first gig at the club: It was November 8, 2016.

Telly Leung - from Aladdin on Broadway to Orinda

Telly Leung - from Aladdin on Broadway to Orinda

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Feb 20, 2019

Just last week, Telly Leung ended a two-year stint in the demanding title role of Aladdin on Broadway. Next week, Leung, a Bay Area cabaret favorite, will perform next month in the Live at the new Orinda series of cabaret concerts.

Lena Hall looks forward, and back: Broadway star 'Auditions' at Feinstein's

Lena Hall looks forward, and back: Broadway star 'Auditions' at Feinstein's

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jan 30, 2019

'Hedwig' star and Tony winner Lena Hall brings her unusual tales of show business to Feinstein's at the Nikko in her new cabaret show, 'The Art of the Audition.'

Kristine & Carson — Just two divas horsing around

Kristine & Carson — Just two divas horsing around

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jan 23, 2019

Singer Kristine W pairs up with 'Queer Eye' celeb Carson Kressley for a night of music and comedy at Feinstein's at the Nikko, Jan. 25 & 26.

Susan Werner - Somewhere under the radar

Susan Werner - Somewhere under the radar

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Jan 16, 2019

Susan Werner is waxing lyrical about Carmen Cusack, the Tony-nominated singer-actress (Bright Star) with whom she'll share a sublime Bay Area Cabaret double-bill at the Venetian Room this Sunday afternoon.

McKechnie & McArdle - Broadway legends reunite at Feinstein's

McKechnie & McArdle - Broadway legends reunite at Feinstein's

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jan 9, 2019

On January 18 and 19 Broadway legends Donna McKechnie and Andrea McArdle will reunite for an evening of song at Feinstein's at The Nikko. The two performers will pay tribute to two songwriting giants: Stephen Sondheim and the late Marvin Hamlisch.

Connie Champagne - celebrated chanteuse's new Judy Garland holiday show

Connie Champagne - celebrated chanteuse's new Judy Garland holiday show

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 12, 2018

It's been a while, and it may be a while longer before Connie Champagne returns, but her subtle, witty and endearing portrayal of Judy Garland takes place to Oasis on December 15.