Thursday
Jan132011

Drama League's 27th Annual Black-Tie Gala Honoring Patti Lupone

...and I'll be there! On February 7th I look forward to singing at the Drama League's 27th Annual Black-Tie Gala honoring the legendary Patti Lupone. I will be performing in the show-stopping number "Blow, Gabriel, Blow" from Anything Goes (for which Ms. Lupone was Tony nominated many years ago!).  The event will be held at the Pierre Hotel, and should be a wonderful night.

Check out this old school link to hear La Diva singing "Blow, Gabriel, Blow" for President Bush (the H.W.) back in the day!

Thursday
Dec092010

Rachel Soloing in "A Christmas Cantata" presented by Opera New York

Like any good Jewish singer, I get no greater pleasure than singing beautifully arranged Christmas carols.  Luckily, William Wade (composer of WARSAW as well as ImagineOcean, running Off-Broadway right now) has done just that. On Sunday, December 19th at 7pm I will be singing in William's "A Christmas Cantata", presented by Opera New York at 353 Studios (48th St, between 8th & 9th).  I will be soloing with the group, as well as singing in large and small ensemble pieces.  Come out and enjoy!

Opera New York presents:

A Christmas Cantata by William Wade         

Sunday, December 19th @ 7pm                           

353 Studios (48th St, between 8th & 9th Ave)

Tickets are $10 (cash or check only), and can be purchased by calling (212) 580-7336.

Thursday
Nov182010

Warsaw Update and Shalshelet Festival

It was an honor to be a part of the Warsaw cast this past Sunday for our reading at Lefrak Concert Hall.  The show was enthusiastically received, and I am in complete awe of the incredible cast of talent I shared the stage with.  WARSAW is not only beautiful and entertaining but carries an important human message that should continue to be shared.  Our fabulous director, Jamibeth Margolis, has put the show on Kickstarter in order to raise some of the funds needed to take this show to the next level.  If you are able, please consider supporting WARSAW on it's journey to Broadway.  You can learn more about making a tax deductable donation, and do so easily, by clicking here: I'm Helping WARSAW Get to Broadway!...There, now don't you feel good? :)

Next up...

I am in busy preparations to perform at the 4th International Jewish Music Festival, this year in New York City (how convenient), sponsored by Shalshelet; The Foundation for New Jewish Liturgical Music.  The festival concert will take place at Congregation Ansche Chesed on December 4th@8pm. There will also be composers workshops held all day Sunday, December 5th, from 10am-5pm. If you are in the NYC area, please consider coming and checking out some beautiful new music, all by contemporary composers from around the world. I have to give special mention to Chazzan Natasha Hirschhorn, the vice-president of Shalshelet, and the director of Shir Chadash, a Brooklyn-based Jewish choir that I am proud to assistant direct.  Natasha is an inspiring musician and woman, and I am honored to work with her so closely.

Ticket information for the festival can be found here.

Wednesday
Sep292010

Rachel cast in AEA Staged Reading of WARSAW

I am excited to share that I will be performing the role of Helena in the upcoming AEA Staged Reading of WARSAW, a musical drama about the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, at Lefrak Concert Hall on Sunday, November 14th @ 3pm.  I am honored to be a new addition to this cast, and to share this inspiring and important story.  The show is directed by Jamibeth Margolis, music by William Wade, and book by John Atkins.  Ticket info will follow shortly!

 

I am thrilled, but also sad that I will not be able to return to the cast of The Poet Warriors for the fallFRINGE performances.  Please go out and support this fabulous show if you are in the DC area!

Sunday
Sep192010

Rachel with Zamir Chorale at Carnegie Hall and the return of The Poet Warriors

I am thrilled to be the newest soprano addition to the famed Zamir Chorale, conducted by Matthew Lazar, which will be celebrating it's 50th anniversary with a Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall on October 31st at 3pm.  If you are in the NYC area, I would love to see you there!

 

 

In other good news, The Poet Warriors was one of 9 shows (out of 135!) picked up for revival at DC's Fall Fringe.  This is a great opportunity to catch a special show that garnered a lot of buzz. Some tweaks here and there, and almost all original cast members returning...more details to follow.