Stephen C. Pagano musically directs and provides accompaniment for Shades of Grey, which begins at 7 PM July 31 and at 9:30 PM Aug. 1.
Spiotto has followed in Grey's footsteps throughout his career and has performed regionally as the Emcee in Cabaret, George M. Cohan in George M! and John Adams in 1776.
Spiotto's Courting the Jester: A Salute to Danny Kaye, which he recently performed for The New York Sheet Music Society, premiered at Hofstra in 2001 and was presented at Lincoln Center in 2003 in an updated version.
The Metropolitan Room is located at 34 West 22nd Street. There is a cover charge of $15, plus a two-drink minimum. For more information and reservations, call (212) 206-0440 or visit www.metropolitanromm.com.