The Metropolitan Room Welcomes Sally Kellerman And More This April

April events announced for The Metropolitan Room, begins with:

4/1,2,3 @ 7:00PM Sally Kellerman Sally Kellerman has the unique ability to make a song her own. Blessed with one of the most recognizable voices in the world and a thriving film and voice-over career that spans more than three decades, Sally maintains her Signature Sound while shifting effortlessly from the big screen to the recording studio... never missing a beat. On her most recent CD "Sally," on the Music Force Group label, Sally teamed with Grammy Award-winning producer Val Garay. As richly layered and provocative as Sally herself, "Sally" is a fitting and contemporary mix of jazzy blues and adult standards with a touch of soulful rock. Sally Kellerman has one of the most recognizable voices in the world. She also starred as the infamous Hot Lips Houlihan in Robert Altman's M*A*S*H, one of the most popular feature films of all time for which she was nominated for both an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award. Sally Kellerman has amassed an impressive resume of memorable feature film, television and theater credits that total in the hundreds and continues to grow each year .and she has done all of this while gaining the respect and admiration of an extremely loyal worldwide audience and an equally discriminating industry. She has made us laugh (Back To School opposite Rodney Dangerfield), she has made us cry (Big Blond). She has made nearly all women in the world proud (Boynton Beach Bereavement Club) while making their husbands.well.(think M*A*S*H). Sally Kellerman has even made us hungry (the renowned voice behind the Hidden Valley Salad Dressing commercials and current voice of a popular Milkyway spot). There is not much Sally Kellerman has not done. But what is most exciting about Sally Kellerman and all that she has accomplished so far during her more than 30 years in the business is. that it is only the beginning. A quintessential woman who has successfully balanced a thriving career with marriage, motherhood and personal growth for more than three decades. A role model who has humbly earned pop icon status, Sally has always been and remains a vibrant and necessary example of a positive, risk-taking, truly unique person who lives life with an indelible passion that keeps her eternally young. $20

4/1 @ 10:00PM METROJAM MetroJam, hosted by Jenna Esposito, is the monthly open mic at Room. Each month boasts a different guest star, a terrific lineup of performers and the fabulous MetroJam House Band: John DiPinto on piano, Ritt Henn on bass, and
Bobby Sher on drums. Singers and instrumentalists of all types are encouraged to join in the fun - just bring two copies of your music (uptempo songs are preferred) and arrive early to (sign-up begins at 9:30 p.m.).$20

4/4 Randi Shane @ 7:00PM Randi Shane No gimmicks; just beautiful, heartfelt singing of some of the best songs ever written, accompanied by one of New York's most hypnotic guitarists. After a 13 year career doing Broadway tours and regional theater and a 3 year hiatus from the stage, Randie Shane returns to her vocal roots, driven only by a passion for melodic storytelling. Every song a little journey, "On My Way" is a perfect hour to sip a cocktail or glass of wine, close your eyes and follow along. (this is very helpful for advertising, web site etc) Randie Shane: Theater credits include; Swing! (Laura, Japan tour, 2008), My Way (Woman 2, Shadowland), Swing! (Ann, Westchester Broadway Theater), Swing! (Various, Broadway National Tours), Music Man (Zaneeta, Stages St. Louis), Bye-Bye Birdy (Kim, Stages St. Louis), Showboat (Broadway National Tour), Brigadoon (Jean, Candlelight). Randie is currently a Masters Candidate in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University. $12

4/4,4/11 @ 9:30 Pm Lauren Fox Lauren Fox was born and raised in New York's Upper West Side near Lincoln Center, where she attended the High School of Music and Art. Her summers were spent at the well-known performing arts training camp, Stagedoor Manor. She began her career in musical theater, but never got the jazz hands right, so she retired her dance shoes to focus on film. Lauren made her film debut in the Miramax film, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU NOT, directed by Billy Hopkins. The following year she appeared in two films that premiered at Sundance, Darren Aronofsky's award winning PI and Wonsuk Chin's TOO TIRED TO DIE. She can be seen as the spiritually driven, tree-hugging artist, Camille, in the film, STANDING ON FISHES. She also starred in the Emerging Pictures film, TWELVE. Her most notable role to date is Eris, the grad student driven to paranoid insanity in the conspiracy thriller, NOON BLUE APPLES, which premiered at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. Her most recent film, REVOLUTION SUMMER, was released by Vanguard Pictures in 2009 and has garnered much critical acclaim for Lauren's edgy, daring performance as a drug-addicted stripper, hell-bent on destruction. Most recently, Fox appeared on two television shows, NEW AMSTERDAM and FRINGE. Fox also played the lead last fall in Unfolded Films', THE GEOGRAPHY. Upcoming films include, HAMILL, opposite Raymond J. Barry, and Lynne Ramsay's, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN, where she had the privilege of working with Tilda Swinton. Fox has penned several scripts that are in development, including ATLAS OF THE SOUL, which is slated to go into production in winter 2011, under the direction of Raul Esparza, with Fox in one of the lead roles. With her sister, Haley Fox, Lauren co-wrote the ALICE'S TEA CUP COOKBOOK, named after the restaurants the sisters' created, published by HarperCollins, and just released for worldwide sales. Lauren is currently in the show, HILLBILLY WOMEN, at the ArcLight Theater, NYC, directed by Sandra Lee. Her performance as Appalachian factory worker, Sharleen, has won critical praise from The New York Times. This is her cabaret debut, accompanied by the brilliant Jon Weber. $20

More Articles by This Author...