The truly legendary Marilyn Maye is back at the Birdland Theater for a special seven-show holiday engagement from Thursday, December 29 through Sunday, January 1, including the New Year’s Eve Extravaganza! on Saturday, December 31. Hailed as “an ageless dynamo” by The New York Times, Maye will celebrate the holidays backed by an all-star ensemble. Her trademark high-energy shows will feature Songbook standards and unexpected musical treats.
Marilyn Maye is a singer, actress, director, arranger, educator and Grammy Award-nominated recording artist. She appeared 76 times on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” the record for a singer. His usual accolade for her came after one of her show-stopping appearances on the program, when he turned to his audience of millions and said, “And that, young singers, is the way it’s done.” She was “discovered” by Steve Allen who presented her various times to his national television audience. That led her to an RCA recording contract, seven albums and 34 singles. Her place in American music history was assured when the Smithsonian Institution selected her recording “Too Late Now” for their album one of the 110 Best American Compositions of the Twentieth Century.
For the performances on December 29 (8:30 PM), December 30 (7:00 PM and 9:30 PM) and January 1 (7:00 PM and 9:30 PM), the cover charge is $50 for tables and $40 at the bar. On New Year’s Eve, there are shows at 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM and the cover charge is $75-150 for tables and $45 for the bar. For the 11:00 PM show, a complimentary glass of champagne is included for the midnight toast. All performances have a $20 food and beverage minimum. For reservations, please call 212-581-3080 or visit www.BirdlandJazz.com.
Birdland Theater is located downstairs at Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan.
