"Le JAZZ HOT" FEATURING KRISTOPHER McDOWELL AT HELEN'S IN NOVEMBER

Kristopher McDowell returns to the New York Cabaret scene after working in regional theaters along the West Coast when he brings his new show "Le JAZZ HOT" to HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/ ) for one night only (two shows) on Wednesday, November 30th at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Kristopher will be accompanied by Ed Alstrom and trio. The show is directed by Shari Upbin. The evening features works from Kander & Ebb, Steve Allen, Duke Ellington, Antonio Francesca Blumenthal, Ed Alstrom, and Fascinating Aida. 25-year-old McDowell's previous cabaret engagements have played in New York City, Chicago, Honolulu, and the West End. There is a $15 cover, $15 minimum. $10 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members for the 10:30 pm show, $12 cover for the first 10 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members who make reservations for the 8:00 pm show.

Audiences in New York City may remember his 2001 MAC Award Nominated (Outstanding Male Debut) cabaret show FACES OF LOVE: THE ACT which performed for two months at West Bank Cafe, or KRISTOPHER AT CHRISTMAS a holiday revue at the York Theatre which featured guest appearances by Broadway and cabaret luminaries. He is highlighted on compilation and cast albums and has his own solo album entitled FACES OF LOVE. Recently he performed on the West Coast, with featured roles in 42nd STREET (Elly Award Nomination), FOREVER PLAID, AND THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, and FOOTLOOSE.

Musical director Ed Alstrom has recorded two solo CD's and has played for Bette Midler, Chuck Berry, Lou Rawls and on Broadway for TABOO and HAIRSPRAY. Alstrom is the recipient of the 2003 Back Stage Bistro Award for Outstanding Singer/Songwriter/Instrumentalist and was nominated in 2002 for the MAC Award (Outstanding Male Debut). Maestro Alstrom also serves as an organist at Yankee Stadium.

"Le JAZZ HOT" creator and director Shari Upbin has directed cabaret and theatrical events in New York City for venues such as The National Arts Council, The Village Gate, Florence Gould Hall, and The John Houseman Theatre. Ms. Upbin is also director of TIMELESS DIVAS! at the Triad Theatre.

After performing in the Central California Cabaret Series, "Le JAZZ HOT" will continue for a minimum of four additional performances at HELEN'S in March 2005.

For more information visit http://www.kristophermcdowell.com/ .

 

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