BOULEVARD EAST RETURNS TO ODETTE'S "JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS"

TWO HOLIDAY SHOWS, FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20th & 21st AT 8:00 PM

Boulevard East, the vocal trio formerly known as Eastern Standard Time, and twice-nominated by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) as Outstanding Vocal Group under their former name, returns THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.odettes.com/) in two very special shows celebrating the season, titled "Just in Time for Christmas," on Friday & Saturday, December 20th & 21st. Both shows are at 8:00 pm with a 6:30 pm seating for dinner. The show will include a peek at "Act II," the trio's newest show, scheduled for Odette's in June, 2003. There is a $16 cover and an $8 food/drink minimum.

The song list for Just in Time for Christmas includes wonderful holiday classics presented in the trio's inimitable style, as well as more contemporary holiday music. Also included are the familiar standards which first brought the trio together, as well as a sneak preview of some of the selections from "Act II," Boulevard East's newest show which recently had its debut this past fall at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/). The trio opened this past season in February with their show "Songs From the Heart," was selected to appear as part of Odette's 15th Anniversary show. Boulevard East returns in "Songs from the Heart" in February 2003 in addition to "Act II" in June.

Originally formed by Christopher Howatt and Dana Merritt as Eastern Standard Time, Boulevard East harkens back to a time when melodies were hum-able and lyrics were memorable, composed by such artists as the Gershwins, Hoagy Carmichael and Richard Rodgers, as well as celebrating outstanding contemporary songwriters from both the theatre and cabaret stages. Mr. Howatt serves as musical director, pianist and singer in the group. Joined by Ms. Merritt and soprano Beth Covell, they form the trio that performs those wonderful songs in three-part harmony.

Since their successful debut at The Triad in January 1997, the trio has performed at various prestigious venues and affairs throughout the metropolitan area, including Don't Tell Mama, Judy's Chelsea, The Garrick Gaieties, Manhattan School of Music, the Dutch Treat Club and Tavern-on-the-Green. As Eastern Standard Time, the trio was selected to appear at the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Tenth Anniversary Cabaret Convention at Town Hall, sharing the stage with such cabaret luminaries as Cybill Shepherd and Michael Feinstein, The trio has also been twice nominated in the Outstanding Vocal Group category for the MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) Award.

To find out more about Boulevard East (and hear them) visit their website at http://www.boulevardeastproductions.com/.

 

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