Tony Award winner Melba Moore, who is currently co-starring in the national tour of Brooklyn, the Musical, will kick off the fall season Sept. 12-17 with The Return of the Peach Melba Tour. She will be followed by political satirist Mort Sahl, who will play a Sept. 27-30 run at the intimate nightspot.

Singer-songwriter Paul Williams will make his Empire Plush Room debut Oct. 3-8 with A Life of Song. That month will also boast performances by former Dreamgirls star Jenifer Lewis (Oct. 17-22) and Broadway couple Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley (Oct. 24-29).

New cabaret sensation Maude Maggart will offer a brand-new show Nov. 1-12, and Jane Oliver will perform a holiday cabaret show entitled Christmas and Romance Dec. 5-10.

The year will conclude with two unique personalities: Tony Award winner Faith Prince will hold fort at the San Francisco venue Dec. 12-17, and former Funny Girl Lainie Kazan will play a New Year's engagement Dec. 27-31.

The York Hotel is located in San Francisco at 940 Sutter Street. For reservations call (866) 468-3399 or visit www.empireplushroom.com.