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Steven Brinberg IS
Palm Springs, CA. February 7, 2011 - New York singer and actor Steven Brinberg has garnered acclaim from audiences and critics from around the World as the quintessential Barbra Streisand impersonator in the business today. He has toured across the globe in theatres, concert halls and clubs for over a decade and was chosen by Ms. Streisand's management to make a surprise personal appearance at her friend Donna Karan's birthday party. Now, Desert audiences will have not one - but two opportunities to experience Simply Barbra, Saturday, February 26th at a 9 PM at Blame It On Midnight in Palm Springs, and on Sunday, February 27th at 2 PM at the Arthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert.
Steven as Barbra, has appeared with Marvin Hamlisch and the Symphony Orchestras of Dallas, Milwaukee, Buffalo and Norfolk, including one with Barbara Cook and the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center and another at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh. He recently narrated the New York City Gay Men's Chorus concert written especially for him by Terrence McNally at Avery Fisher Hall and again in Seattle. Mr. Brinberg has performed at Stephen Sondheim's birthday concert at the Library of Congress; at Carnegie Hall with Uptown Express; and on Broadway in the concert version of Funny Girl with Whoopi Goldberg.
Simply Barbra has twice toured Australia, New Zealand, and in England at the West End's Arts and Playhouse Theatres. The show has also played Singapore; Hong Kong; Sag Harbor (Bay Street Theatre); Philadelphia (Walnut Street Theatre), San Francisco (New Conservatory Theatre), Los Angeles (Cinegrill); Sun Valley (Bruce Willis' Liberty Theatre), Atlantic City (Taj Mahal), Windsor, Ontario (Windsor Casino); Provincetown (Town Hall); Miami Beach (Colony Theatre): Houston (Theater Lab Houston); Albany (Empire Center); Arlington (Signature Theater); St. Louis (Sheldon Concert Hall); Chicago (Davenport's); and 3 sold out turns at The Mohegan Sun Casino.
His film credits include Camp, Boys Life, and Next Year in Jerusalem. Television appearances include The Rosie 0'Donnell Show, Sally Jessy Raphael, Jerry Springer, Bert Newton, Kerri Anne (Australia), Fox News Channel and MTV's Celebrity Death Match as the voice of David Spade. He appeared in two workshops of Ken Page's musical, Nightlife, at Manhattan Theatre Club and Westbeth Theatre Centre, and in Ivanov at the Jewish Rep. A two-time MAC and Bistro Award winner, Mr. Brinberg has recorded two CD's including Simply Barbra Live in London and a CD of duets featuring Kaye Ballard, Mimi Hines, Debbie Gravitte, Heather MacRae, Karen Mason, and many others. Both CD's are available at www.simplybarbra.com.
Presented by Les Michaels and Life Is A Cabaret Entertainment, Steven Brinberg is Simply Barbra will feature special guest Norman Lasiter and musical director John Randall on Sunday, February 27, 2010 for a 2 PM matinee with box office opening at 1 PM with complimentary wine before the show. Tickets are $10 cash only at the door of the Arthur Newman Theatre, which is located at 73-750 Catalina Way in Palm Desert. Reservations are requested by calling 760-325-2731.
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LocationArthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center
73-750 Catalina Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
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