Animaniacs in Concert!

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FEINSTEIN’S AT THE NIKKO PRESENTS ANIMANIACS IN CONCERT!

STARRING EMMY AWARD-WINNING LEGENDARY VOICE ACTOR ROB PAULSEN AND THREE-TIME EMMY AWARD-WINNING COMPOSER/WRITER RANDY ROGEL, ANIMANIACS IN CONCERT! IS A MUSICAL REVIEW FEATURING LIVE MUSIC AND VOICE WORK FROM THE HIT WARNER BROS. ANIMATED SERIES

TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY SEPTEMBER 28–29, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO (July 16, 2018) – Feinstein’s at the Nikko is thrilled to present ANIMANIACS IN CONCERT!, starring Emmy Award-winning legendary voice actor Rob Paulsen, who supplied many of the voices from the hilarious ‘90s animated series, including Yakko Warner, Dr. Scratch’n’Sniff, and Pinky from “Pinky and the Brain,” and three-time Emmy Award-winning composer/writer Randy Rogel, who wrote many of the comedy songs used in the iconic, hit Warner Bros. animated series “Animaniacs.” Performing a playlist of songs from the show—including “Yakko’s World,” “When You’re Traveling from Nantucket,” and “Wakko’s America—Paulsen and Rogel will share fun anecdotes and silly secrets about the making of the series, as well as show clips from the cartoon series which ran from 1992–1998. Performances of ANIMANIACS IN CONCERT! will take place on Friday, September 28 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, September 29 (8 p.m.). Tickets range in price from $33.75–$65 and are available now by calling 866-663-1063 or visiting www.ticketfly.com.

Maybe you don’t know Rob Paulsen, but you know “Pinky and the Brain,” “Animaniacs,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius,” and most of the other animated projects that Paulsen has been part of as a voice actor for nearly three decades. With over 2,000 half-hours of animation credits, Rob’s versatility shines in his starring roles as the voices of Dr. Scratch’n’Sniff in the Peabody and two-time Emmy Award-winning series, “Animaniacs.” Rob himself has been nominated for three Emmy Awards (one win) and six Annie Awards (three wins). And Rob is back on the road with ANIMANIACS IN CONCERT!, a raucous celebration of animation, music, and comedy where the show’s best-loved songs (by composer and fellow ANIMANIACS IN CONCERT! performer Randy Rogel) are performed alongside the cartoons in concert and symphony halls across the country. Paulsen has rededicated himself to bringing joy and happiness to his fans, particularly the ones who have inspired him along the way. Randy Rogel has won three Emmy Awards (nominated for ten), a Peabody Award, two Annie awards, three Leo Awards, and the Ovation Award. He recently co-wrote the hit song “Poisonous Love” for Kristen Chenoweth with John Powell for the major motion picture “Rio 2.” He was show-runner for the animated series “1001 Nights” and won Leo Awards for Writing and Best Animated Series. He has worked with all the major studios, including spending nine years on staff at Warner Bros. Animation where he began as an original writer on the “Batman” series and then joined the staff of Steven Spielberg’s “Animaniacs,” for which he wrote most of the songs and many of the scripts.

Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein’s at the Nikko presents a wide range of entertainers from stage and screen all within an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. There is a $20 food and beverage minimum per person inside the showroom which guests can use towards cocktails as well as a variety of small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein’s at the Nikko, through Restaurant Anzu. Cheese and dessert platters will also be available in the showroom.

Guests of Feinstein’s at the Nikko can enjoy a variety of food and beverage options before performances. Kanpai Lounge, located in Hotel Nikko’s lobby, offers light cuisine, a full bar and specialty cocktails. Restaurant Anzu, Hotel Nikko’s intimate restaurant located on the second floor, serves sustainable California cuisine enhanced with Asian flavors.

For additional information on Feinstein’s at the Nikko, visit: www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com.

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ABOUT ANIMANIACS The Warner brothers, Yakko and Wakko, and the Warner sister, Dot – three inseparable, irascible siblings – have a great time wreaking havoc and mayhem in the lives of everyone they meet. They have been locked away in the Warner Bros. water tower for a very long time, but they have found a way to escape. And escape they do — every day! Causing chaos and comic confusion, Yakko, Wakko and Dot run loose in the city, turning the world into their personal playground. Animaniacs was created by Steven Spielberg, who executive produced the series through his Amblin Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Animation.

ABOUT MICHAEL FEINSTEIN The two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated Michael Feinstein is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. His 200-plus shows a year have included performances at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and the Hollywood Bowl as well as the White House and Buckingham Palace. More than simply a performer, Feinstein has received national recognition for his commitment to celebrating America’s popular songbook and preserving its legacy for the next generation.

ABOUT THE MICHAEL FEINSTEIN GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION Founded in 2007, The Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Foundation is dedicated to increasing the appreciation for the Great American Songbook and preserving it through educational programs, Master Classes, and the annual High School Vocal Academy and Competition, which awards scholarships and prizes to students across the country.

ABOUT WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.