Marissa McGowan most recently appeared on Broadway in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s Revival of Kiss Me Kate at Studio 54, where she performed the role of Lilli Vanessi/Kate, appeared on the Tony Awards and on the original cast recording. Marissa had the honor to be chosen by Mr Marvin Hamlisch to star as Stella Purdy in the world premier of Marvin’s last musical THE NUTTY PROFESSOR (directed by the legendary Jerry Lewis), for which she won the “best leading actress” award in Nashville for her performance. Marissa has appeared on Broadway in the A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Revival alongside Catherine Zeta Jones and Angela Lansbury (Original Cast Recording), BONNIE AND CLYDE (Original Cast Recording) and LES MISERABLES (Revival and National Tour) where she performed both the roles of Eponine and Cosette. Other Favorite credits include Mother in RAGTIME at Music Theatre Wichita, ROBBER BRIDEGROOM at The Roundabout Theatre Company, CHESS at the Kennedy Center, Heather in the World Premiere of HUMAN ERROR at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Magnolia in SHOW BOAT at the Asolo Repertory Theatre, Guinevere in CAMELOT at the Goodspeed Opera House, & Adelaide in GUYS & DOLLS at the Weston Playhouse. Concert work includes Lincoln Center, Pittsburgh Symphony, Sun Valley Music Festival, Grand Teton Music Festival, Indianapolis Symphony, Naples Philharmonic, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Omaha Symphony, Houston Symphony, Kalamazoo Symphony, Phoenicia Festival of the Voice, New Albany Symphony, Annapolis Chorale, New Jersey Festival Orchestra. For more information please visit marissamcgowan.com.
Songs & Satire by The SuzeMuze
If past is prologue by rave review, get ready for “a lift out of the flat world blues.” Tony and Emmy awarded talent have acclaimed working with Susan Gabriel. Celebrated also as The SuzeMuze, Gabriel makes her debut at Live Arts Studio Saturday, November 4 at 7:30pm. The notably “ineffable” singer, writer, storyteller and TV talent takes the audience on a “mesmerizing” song and satire storied musical adventure titled Out Of This World. At a time we could all use a boost, Gabriel offers up a playful, at times poignant, refreshing take on life. The solo driven performance opens with American songbook jazz favorites that give way to industry recognized original songs by the “captivating” songstress. The production emerged from Los Angeles to New York encore performances, evoking a coast to coast music arts concert series. All star surprise guests engage in the fold of Gabriel’s seamless entertainment and inspired community enrichment. Though new to Annapolis, Gabriel is a St. John’s College Graduate Institute alum and hosts a community TV awarded master class student program.
Song writers tend to be among the most prolific composers. Often writing at an incredibly fast pace, they strive to contain the emotion and essence of the text they’re setting in a very short amount of time. To be able to mine this type of musical gold once or twice is impressive. To do it multiple times is incredible. To do it over and over is almost unheard of except by the greatest musicians. Marvin Hamlisch was one of those rare people who hit gold over and over and over. His vast catalogue of music features song after song that are examples of how a composer at the peak of his power can fuse a melody and harmony to words so they become one.
Join us in the Studio on September 7 at 7:00 PM when six performers who knew and worked with Marvin share these unforgettable songs and the strong connection that remains with them and their composer. I hope you’ll join us for this rare opportunity to meet, hear and talk with these artists, the music and the extraordinary man who wrote it.
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The Live Arts Studio is located on the Bestgate Road side of Westfield Annapolis. Use the main entrance between Offenbacher’s and The Container Store, turn left at the main corridor, and we are located on the right hand side of the hallway next to Loft.
Powerhouse recording artist VALERIE GHENT is a New York singer, songwriter, producer, and keyboard phenomenon who wows audiences with her emotive, evocative voice, piano chops to match, and “soul-stirring, uplifting songs full of vitality and joy.” An outstanding live performer, Valerie weaves together blues, soul, R+B, jazz and pop. With her stunning 3 1/2 octave range, listeners are treated to soulful, romantic, highly melodic music rendered with passion, undeniable skill and a mighty heart. Come see Valerie Ghent at The Studio on Friday, November 17 at 7:30pm!
The Live Arts Studio is located on the Bestgate Road side of Westfield Annapolis. Use the main entrance between Offenbacher’s and The Container Store, turn left at the main corridor, and we are located on the right hand side of the hallway next to Loft.
The clarinet once held a key role in early New Orleans jazz but later fell out of favor to the saxophone as jazz progressed with bebop and louder, faster styles. Today, Baltimore bass clarinetist, composer, and bandleader Todd Marcus pairs with New York clarinetist Don Byron, a trailblazer for over three decades, to present a unique jazz concert. Marcus is one of the few jazz artists worldwide to give voice to the bass clarinet in modern jazz and together, they will present two generations of artists showcasing the potential for the instrument. Join us as the Todd Marcus Jazz Quintet featuring Don Byron comes to The Studio on September 30!
The Live Arts Studio is located on the Bestgate Road side of Westfield Annapolis. Use the main entrance between Offenbacher’s and The Container Store, turn left at the main corridor, and we are located on the right hand side of the hallway next to Loft.
Gabriel Taylor is a New York Based Actor who is thrilled to be apart of the Friday Night Cabaret Series at Live Arts Maryland. Performance Credits Include: Sunday in the Park with George (George), Avenue Q (Nicky), Crucible, PA (Miner/ Swing), RENT (Ensemble/ Principal Understudy), The Phantom of the Opera (Phantom), and Gabriel Taylor: So Far @ Green Room 42 NYC. Gabriel Taylor: So Far takes an artist’s experiences and remarks on the ups and downs of life, love, relationships, traumas, and plenty of showtunes along the way.
“Thank you so much for coming to hear me tell my story. I dedicate this performance to my amazing fiancé Joshua Perez Leduc.”
This show is Rated R for Language and Discussions on Adult Themes.
Those who know and love Timmie & Tambo have seen them in various venues, but never like this! We are thrilled that they have agreed to kick off The Local Experience Concert Series.
Timmie Metz is a full-time musician, playing for over 30 years in the Baltimore-DC-Annapolis area. His passions lie in the rock and soul genre, which allow him to showcase his awe-inspiring vocal range and his ability to move an audience. Tambo joined forces with Timmie in 2018, almost 20 years after starting her semi-professional musical career in the area. She’s known for entertaining audiences of all ages with her infectious energy and impressive vocal range, and enjoys nothing more than sharing an interactive and engaging experience. This power duo brings their own twist to many tunes you know and love, and shares an onstage chemistry like no other!
The Local Experience (TLX) is a series presented by Live Arts Maryland that uplifts and supports our vibrant local artistic community. Held at The Studio, an intimate and sophisticated cabaret-style venue, TLX showcases your local favorites and up-and-coming artists in a completely different way than you have seen them before. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, never heard originals, and the songs you know and love.
Modeled after listening rooms in places like Nashville and New York, TLX features diverse musical genres, including jazz, blues, rock, and more. So, whether you’re a fan of classic tunes or you’re looking for something new, The Studio is the place to be.
Live Arts Studio is a cozy but sophisticated cabaret-style venue with table seating and two bars. For this concert, we are proud to be partnering with Tastings Gourmet Market to provide personal cheese and charcuterie trays. Please indicate if you would like to purchase one below as they will not be for sale the night of the concert.
The Live Arts Studio is located on the Bestgate Road side of Westfield Annapolis. Use the main entrance between Offenbacher’s and The Container Store, turn left at the main corridor, we are on the right side of the hallway next to Loft.
Treat your mom to a night out! Laugh, cry, and commiserate along with soprano Rachel Sitomer and pianist Diane Kinsley as they share incredibly personal experiences of motherhood through story and song. No need to be a mom to attend!
(Content Warning: the song cycle Baby Book mentions miscarriage and parent grief.)
The Live Arts Studio is located on the Bestgate Road side of Westfield Annapolis. Use the main entrance between Offenbacher’s and The Container Store, turn left at the main corridor, we are on the right side of the hallway next to Loft.
RESCHEDULED: This performance was originally scheduled for April 14 under the name “April In Paris”. Any tickets purchased for the original date will be honored!
With her unique interpretations of songs in French and English ranging from American standards such as Cole Porter’s I Love Paris and the Gershwin’s Our Love Is Here To Stay, to French ballads like Edith Piaf’s La Vie En Rose and Charles Trenet’s I Wish You Love, to contemporary tunes and more, you’ll be transported to a fresh and modern world of Cabaret.
The Live Arts Studio is located on the Bestgate Road side of Westfield Annapolis. Use the main entrance between Offenbacher’s and The Container Store, turn left at the main corridor, we are on the right side of the hallway next to Loft.
First in our Cabaret Series are vocalists Jennifer Blades and Jody Mullen, along with Diane Kinsley at the piano, on Friday, March 10 who will perform their acclaimed show “Love Me As I Am: A Story of Life, Loss, and Love”. Be ready to laugh, love, and shed some tears as this trio explores life through the eyes of women. This show is the perfect evening for a girls’ night out.
