Upright Cabaret Makes East Coast Debut at Joe's Pub Jan. 11 with Creel, Parrish and Murney

By Andrew Gans
January 11, 2009

A host of theatre favorites will be part of Upright Cabaret's East Coast debut at Joe's Pub Jan. 11.

The 11 PM concert marks the first time Upright Cabaret — the L.A.-based cabaret series created by producers/hosts Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel — has played a Manhattan venue.

Among those scheduled to perform at the one-night-only event are The Broadway Boys, Andrea Burns, Gavin Creel, Spencer Day, Tim Draxl, Audra Mae, Patina Miller, Julia Murney, Hunter Parrish, Valarie Pettiford, Jessica Phillips, Marni Raab, Julie Reiber, Ken Robinson, Katie Thompson, Michael Urie and Rema Webb.

Upright's new resident director, actor Billy Porter, directs the evening. Chris Bratten is the concert's musical director.

Joe's Pub is located in Manhattan at 425 Lafayette Street. There is a $25 cover charge; for reservations visit www.joespub.com.

For more information about Upright Cabaret, which is usually presented at Mark's Restaurant in Hollywood, CA, visit www.uprightcabaret.com.