“Any chance to hear Melissa Errico sing is a chance worth taking.” – The New York Times
Melissa Errico is a Tony Award-nominated Broadway star—an actor, singer and author — who contributes regularly to The New York Times in an essay series called “Scenes From An Acting Life.” The Wall Street Journal recently referred to her as a “nonpareil cabaret singer.”
So begins Stephen Sondheim’s anthemic song of a show girl’s search for stage stardom. In her new show “The Life and Loves of a Broadway Baby,” Melissa Errico sets her own life to the Broadway songs that she has sung and owned — and offers both a sensational set of beloved standards and a series of witty and sometimes wicked stories about a life passed on the Great White Way. Rapidly becoming just as well-known as a New York Times’ author as an actress, Melissa combines her two gifts to offer a show that is full of fierce song and funny stories, making the evening, as one critic has said, like experiencing the “Nora Ephron rom-com version of Sex in the City.” A classy, sublime study of American songs, ranging from Cole Porter to Harold Arlen, Lerner & Loewe to Taylor Swift… with a substantial look at Melissa’s new Sondheim album “Sondheim in The City.”
Come hear why Broadway World says “The way Melissa Errico immerses herself in every moment, the technical brilliance of her vocal abilities, and the sheer star power that the lady exudes, makes her a take-no-prisoners performer, offering a leave-it-all-on-the-floor show.”
Melissa Errico will be joined by BILLY STRITCH a renowned American composer, arranger, vocalist, and jazz pianist. For many years, he was best known as a confidant, music director, and piano player for Liza Minnelli. Together with Melissa Errico, they share this year’s Broadway World Music Award for best swing big band show.
The Life and Loves of a Tennis Professional!
Prior to the show, we will kick off the evening with a special Q&A session with Patrick McEnroe – a former professional tennis player, political & sports commentator, Manhasset native, and husband of Melissa Errico. Join us at the start of the show to learn more about his career and more!
Patrick McEnroe is the President of International Tennis Hall of Fame, a political & sports commentator for News Nation, popular podcaster (Holding Court With Patrick McEnroe), former CNN contributor, and currently filming a role (playing himself) for the CBS television show ELSBETH.
Patrick McEnroe, who enjoyed success playing tennis on both the collegiate and professional levels, serves as a tennis commentator for ESPN. He often serves as a match analyst, but also calls play-by-play – especially during the US Open when he is paired with his older brother John – and can be seen as either a studio host or analyst. He first worked for ESPN on a limited basis in 1995 and ’96 before beginning a more extensive schedule of assignments in 1997. He also worked for CBS Sports from 1996 – 2008, most notably at the US Open.
