| Broadway Star Liz McKendry Makes Cabaret Debut |
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Love & Pain & The Whole Damn Thing
Liz McKendry, currently a member of the "Producers" cast on Broadway, will make her solo cabaret debut at Helen's in April
Liz McKendry
Helen's 169 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10011 Opens April 2, 2007 Performances take place every Monday in April at 7 p.m. (212) 206-0609 www.lizmckendry.com Broadway's dazzling Liz McKendry takes on a daunting challenge with her solo cabaret debut, performing the most memorable and unique songs from the world's stage musicals, Oscar-winning films of the '60s and celebrated composers and lyricists. "Love & Pain & The Whole Damn Thing" captures the spirited tale of a young girl's journey of euphoria, disarray and survival in her lifelong search of her dreams. Conceived, staged and directed by the much-admired New York director Spider Duncan Christopher, it premieres Monday, April 2, 2007 at Helen's, in New York City. A stunning and gifted New Yorker, Liz McKendry's impressive performance gets underway with lively interpretations from "Steel Pier," "Jeckyll and Hyde," "On The Town," "Funny Girl," and the Oscar-winning original song from the film "The Sandpiper" -- which will be performed as a beautiful duet with guest artist Robert Fowler. McKendry is currently featured on Broadway in Mel Brooks' musical, "The Producers." She played Hope in "Tall Tales of the Little Black Book" for Working Artists Theatre Project. Her screen credits include: the film "The Producers"; a feature role in "The O.C."; guest appearance in "Queer Eye For The Straight Guy" and various music videos for MTV Europe and Cabaret Benefits for Joseph Johns Production. Reservations are a must. Make them by calling Helen's at (212) 206-0609. {mos_ri}
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