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Upright Cabaret
January 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM

IDOLS SING THE ICONS!

The Troubadours

Music of Bob Dylan, Carole King & James Taylor

January 29, 2012

7:30pm

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Starring

Star of Dreamgirls

YVETTE CASON

Two-Time Star Search Champion

JAKE SIMPSON

JACKIE TOHN

MATT WOLPE


Musical Direction by

GERALD STERNBACH

 

Back by popular demand after last season's 5 sold-out shows, L.A.'s famed Upright Cabaret is once again bringing the "next generation" of world-class entertainers to our very own cabaret stage. Rising stars of stage and screen will pay homage to musical idols including Diana Ross, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley and many more! Upright Cabaret boasts one of the most extensive and diverse rosters of talent in the country with alumni including Frenchie Davis ("The Voice"), Adam Lambert ("American Idol"), Lea Michele ("Glee"), Neil Patrick Harris ("How I Met Your Mother"), Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, Grammy® winners Paula Cole and Taylor Dayne plus cast members from over 75 Broadway productions including Wicked, Rent, Jersey Boys and Spamalot!


*Artists subject to change.

About the Performers

Yvette Cason

YVETTE CASON

Dreamgirls

Play On! (Ovation Award Winner)

Click for video of Yvette performing in Play On!

YVETTE CASON BroadwayPlay On!, Dreamgirls Pasadena Playhouse: The Little Foxes, Stormy Weather, Ray Charles: Live, Play On! (Ovation Award),  Sisterella (Naacp Theatre Award).  Regional TheatreSmokey Joe’s Café (La Mirada Theatre), Into The Woods (Clo Fo The South Bay Cities), Ain’t Misbehavin (Clo Fo The South Bay Cities), And The World Goes Round (Sacramento Music Circus), St. Louis Woman (Center Theatre- N.Y.), Thunder Knocking On The Door (San Jose Rep.) , Stevie Wants To Play The Blues (Williamstown Theatre Festival).  Television: Hanna Montana, Notes From The Underbelly, Er, Alias, Boston Public, Judging Amy, The Parkers, The District, King Of Queens.  Film:  Dreamgirls (With Beyonce Knowles & Jamie Foxx).  Education:  Berklee College Of Music, Boston Massachusetts.  Yvette Wishes To Thank Her Family, Friends And Agent For Their Continuous Love And Support.
   

Jake Simpson

JAKE SIMPSON

2x Star Search Grand Champion
Oprah Winfrey favorite


Click to see Jake perform "Isn't She Lovely" on Oprah!

Click to see Jake sing "Let's Stay Together" at Upright Cabaret

Click for video of Jake singing "Don't Stop Believin"

 

 

 

 

 

 

JAKE SIMPSON twice (2003 and 2004) won the top honors in the Adult Singer category on CBS-TV's "Star Search" with his powerful high tenor voice and three-octave range. Growing up in Crocker, Missouri, making music has been one of the most important driving forces in Jake's life. His sound has been influenced by Stevie Wonder, Steve Perry, Donny Hathaway, and the classic style of Sam Cooke. One of the highlights of Jake's life was when he was invited to perform on"The Oprah Winfrey Show." The show, which first aired on June 8, 2004, was one of Oprah's favorites, as she surprised Jake by bringing out his idol, the legendary Stevie Wonder, to duet with Jake on Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely." The surprise thrilled Oprah so much that she included it on her 20th anniversary DVD box-set. In 2006, Jake produced and recorded an all new CD, the holiday themed "Star of Wonder." To bring his holiday music to the masses, Jake then went on to a holiday tour with pianist, Jim Brickman. The concert tour received rave reviews, and Jake specifically being singled out for his "blue-eyed soul" and his "Amen"-inducing rendition of "O Come All Ye Faithful." Since then, Jake has gone on to write, produce, and record a brand new album of his very own! The CD prophetically entitled "My Song" has garnered positive reviews and is gaining radio airplay throughout the U.S. and Europe. In 2008, Jake recorded vocals with American Idol Finalist, David Archuletta on Archuletta's new album due to released in November 2008. In 2009, Jake recorded various tracks with songwriter Desmond Child for Adam Lambert, another American Idol. In Aug 2010, Jake Simpson opened for 3x Grammy nominee Taylor Dayne at Summer Concert Series at The Americana at Brand in Glendale, CA. Check out Jake's new music at CDBaby and on iTunes.
Jackie Tohn

JACKIE TOHN

Top 24 American Idol Season 8

Bravo TV's "Platinum Hit"

Click here for Jackie's music video for "What Is Love"

JACKIE TOHN is a New York native and guitar/ukulele-toting singer/songwriter, who has shared the stage with the likes of Grammy Award-winner Jason Mraz and Katy Perry, Sara Bareilles, Ryan Cabrera and many more.  In the Top 24 of American Idol - Season 8, Ryan Seacrest dubbed Jackie "Miss Personality" and she was given the honor of opening the entire season. Her vocals, eclectic outfits and fanny-packs left a memorable impression on America, as well as, the judges.  Most recently, Jackie joined the cast of Bravo's TV's "Platinum Hit" where producers showcased emerging singer-songwriters on their quest to become the next big hit-makers. The show was hosted by Grammy Award-winner Jewel and former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. All three of Jackie's albums including “The Golden Girl EP” (2005), "Beguiling"(2008), and "Jackie Tohn 2.YO" (2010) have received critical acclaim and are currently available on iTunes.

Matt Wolpe

MATT WOLPE

La Mirada Theatre's

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

 

 

 

 

 

 

MATT WOLPE was born in New York but moved to Los Angeles when he was four years old. Growing up in Hollywood, he attended high school at the prestigious Hamilton Academy of Music playing drums in the jazz band and then focusing his talents on acting while performing in many of the school's acclaimed musical productions. He attended both The Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music for Musical Theatre and Songwriting respectively.  After college Matt has had much success as an actor and a songwriter. Aside from being the Bumble Bee Tuna Spokesman for 3 years Matt has done spots for Wendy's and McDonald's. In the theatre community he has performed all over the country in numerous regional productions from Jack in In To The Woods up at Sacramento's Music Circus to Freddy in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at The Noho Arts Center. He has also performed at The Kirk Douglas, The Ensemble Theatre, and La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. You can see him as Guy in the hit web series "Every Other Wednesday" in which he also penned the theme song and original music. While Matt isn't acting he is writing songs and playing music all around the country. He has written and recorded with such notable artists as Kyle Patrick of the Click Five, Andrew Dixon (Colbie Caillat) and Dustin "Copper" Jensen (Ava Brown Band). He has been seen everywhere from the Famous House Of Blues on the Sunset Strip to The Hard Rock Cafe in Boston and everywhere in between. Matt's songs are available on ITUNES and his new Album 4th fret was just released. Please visit MattWolpe.com for news, concerts, and more info. 

 

Performance: Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 7:30pm

Upright Cabaret's American Icon Series at La Mirada Theatre

Reserved Seating $20  - $50

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