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Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp Bring Acoustically Speaking – a 20-Year Friendship to Feinstein’S at the Nikko for Two Performances Only! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kevin Kopjak | Charles Zukow Associates 415.296.0677 | [email protected] ADAM PASCAL AND ANTHONY RAPP BRING ACOUSTICALLY SPEAKING – A 20-YEAR FRIENDSHIP TO FEINSTEIN’S AT THE NIKKO FOR TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY! Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical, RENT, Adam and Anthony will come together to celebrate music, stories and their friendship! OCTOBER 28 & 29, 2016 SAN FRANCISCO – For the first time, Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp will celebrate 20 years of friendship and the iconic Tony Award-winning musical RENT in a special two-night-only concert at Feinstein’s at the Nikko. Acoustically Speaking – A 20-Year Friendship is a brand-new show featuring two Broadway giants, coming together to celebrate music, stories and their friendship! An intimate unplugged show, Adam and Anthony will deliver solo sets featuring both original tunes and songs that have influenced their lives, capped off by performing a few of the iconic hits from where it all began – meeting at RENT. Performances of Acoustically Speaking – A 20-Year Friendship will take place on Friday, October 28 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, October 29 (7 p.m.). Tickets range in price from $50 - $70 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com. RENT has gone on to become an international phenomenon from its off- Broadway beginnings. Fans everywhere relate to the theme and stories of RENT and certainly have connected with the characters and the actors who portrayed them. From the original cast, Adam & Anthony have remained close friends, while each have gone off to do additional great work in film and on Broadway. These days, Anthony continues on the IF/THEN National tour, repeating the role he originated on Broadway. Adam returned to Broadway’s Nederlander Theater this past winter, starring in Disaster – which has received critical and audience acclaim. Both artists have continued to perform their own solo concerts throughout the country. 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. Restaurant Anzu will also offer Feinstein’s at the Nikko guests a special three-course prix-fixe dinner ($45 per person) prior to all performances. Reservations can be made by calling (415) 394-1100. For additional information on Feinstein’s at the Nikko, visit: www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins. # # # 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. For interview or photo requests, please contact: Kevin Kopjak | Charles Zukow Associates | [email protected] | 415.296.0677 .
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