“Classy & Sassy: A Lena Horne Tribute”
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“Classy & Sassy: A Lena Horne Tribute” NYC Debut
On Thursday, March 26th at 7:00PM
The Duplex Cabaret Theatre
What: “Classy & Sassy: A Lena Horne Tribute”
When: Thursday, March 26th at 7:00 PM
Where: The Duplex Cabaret Theatre
61 Christopher Street, NY, NY 10014
Tickets: $20 Advance Tickets can be purchased @ www.purplepass.com/simpson0326
$25 Tickets at the door (plus service fee); there is a 2 drink minimum in the Cabaret Theatre
(NY, NY –Thursday, March 26, 2020) – In celebration of Women’s History Month Julia Breanetta Simpsonpays tribute to the legendary Lena Horne, iconic singer, dancer, actress, political and Civil Rights activist in Classy & Sassy for one performance, 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 26, 2020. The NYC debut will be held at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre, located at 61 Christopher Street, NY, NY 10014.
Lena Horne began her career at age 16 in the Cotton Club chorus line, she appeared in such musical films as Stormy Weather and Cabin in the Sky, and lit up the Broadway stage in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music. Julia Breanetta Simpson’s “Classy & Sassy” is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
“Classy & Sassy” explores the music that Ms. Horne said was “first my refuge and then my salvation.” “Classy & Sassy” honors and celebrates Ms. Horne’s inspiring life and enduring career. Ms. Simpson is joined by a world class band led by Mario E. Sprouse on piano, Sly Scott (Woodwinds), Tony Lewis (Drums/Percussion) and Hilliard Greene (Bassist).
Julia Breanetta Simpson is an Actress and Singer who has appeared around the country at Regional, Dinner and Stock Theatres in productions of Ain’t Misbehavin’, Dreamgirls, For Colored Girls, One Mo’ Time, Purlie, and Tintypes. Julia has performed her original one-woman shows, concerts and cabarets, in various locations in the Tri-state area, Off-Broadway and other New York City venues including New World Stages, The Triad and The Metropolitan Room.
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About Julia Simpson
JULIA BREANETTA SIMPSON is a professional actress/singer who has performed throughout the nation at Regional, Dinner and Stock Theatres in such productions as Death Of A Salesman, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Dreamgirls, For Colored Girls . . ., One Mo’ Time, Purlie and Tintypes. Julia originated the role of “Hennie” in the World Premiere of “When The Nightingale Sings. She has recently been seen in her one-woman shows “Harlem On My Mind”, “Julia and The Duke” and “How Sweet The Sound” in New York City and throughout the Tri-State area in theatres, libraries and schools. Julia created Breanetta Productions to inspire, educate and entertain audiences of all walks of life. Julia’s CD, “Here’s To Life!” can be found @ cdbaby.com; iTunes, and Amazon.com. Julia’s latest CD “Classy & Sassy: A Lena Horne Tribute” will be released October 2018.
JULIA BREANETTA SIMPSON has performed throughout the nation at Regional, Dinner and Stock Theatres in productions of “Ain’t Misbehavin’”, “Dreamgirls”, “For Colored Girls”, “One Mo’ Time”, “Purlie”, “Tintypes”, “When The Nightingale Sings” and “Death Of A Salesman”. She has appeared Off-Broadway and various Cabaret Venues in New York City as well as schools, senior centers, libraries and prisons around the country. She is a proud member of Equity, AFTRA and SAG. Julia was inspired to create Breanetta Productions to educate and entertain audiences of all ages and walks of life, please visit www.breanettaproductions.com to learn more. Look for Julia’s CD “Here’s To Life!” featuring many of the songs heard tonight, at cdbaby.com, itunes, Rhapsody, eMusic, Amazon and Napster.