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FOUR-TIME TONY AWARD NOMINEE, , BRINGS RODGERS, RODGERS & GUETTEL TO FEINSTEIN’S AT THE NIKKO

CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF AMERICAN SONG, KUHN WILL PERFORM THE SONGS OF , MARY RODGERS AND

TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY! JUNE 3 & 4, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO (April 4, 2016) – Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are thrilled to welcome the four-time Tony Award nominee, Judy Kuhn, to Feinstein’s at the Nikko for two performances of her acclaimed show, Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel, on Friday, June 3 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 4 at 7 p.m. Kuhn’s new show celebrates a century of American song from one remarkable family: Richard Rodgers, his daughter Mary Rodgers and her son Adam Guettel. When the show premiered to a sold-out crowd at Lincoln Center’s American Songbook, the Times called Kuhn a “top of the line singer [who] portrayed the lineage of the composer Richard Rodgers as more than bloodline, [but] a proudly romantic musical tradition.” Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel features musical direction and arrangements by Todd Almond. Tickets for Judy Kuhn range in price from $45 – $65 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketfly.com.

Judy Kuhn is a four-time Tony Award nominee, most recently for her starring role in Lisa Kron and ’s Tony Award-winning musical, directed by Sam Gold. Also on Broadway she starred in the Roundabout’s 1993 hit revival of (Tony Nomination), (Tony & Drama Desk Nomination), Les Miserables (Tony & Drama Desk Nomination), (Drama Desk Nomination),Two Shakespearean Actors (Lincoln Center Theatre), & 's , and The Mystery of Edwin Drood (original cast). Most recent appearances include by , & Terrance McNally at The Williamstown Theater Festival, the original production of Fun Home at (Lucille Lortell Award), Fosca in the much lauded CSC production of & ’s , directed by John Doyle ( nomination) and the inaugural season of Encores! Off-Center in The Cradle Will Rock directed by Sam Gold. Other theater includes: adapted by Craig Lucas and directed by Bartlett Sher (Intiman), Passion (Kennedy Center’s Sondheim Celebration); U.S. premiere of Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles; Ricky Ian

Gordon’s Sycamore Trees (Helen Hayes Award/Signature Theater); Michael John LaChiusa’s The Highest Yellow, Eli’s Comin’ (/); The Ballad of Little Jo (Steppenwolf Theatre Co./Jeff Award Nomination); As Thousand's Cheer (Drama Dept.); Tina Landau and ’s Dream True (Vineyard Theatre); (McCarter Theatre), Martin Guerre (Hartford Stage), and Martha Clarke's Endangered Species (BAM). ). In 's West End she starred in Metropolis (Olivier Award Nomination).

Judy sang the title role in Disney's “” as as the in the sequel “Pocahontas II: Journey To A New World”. Other film and television appearances include: “Enchanted,” “Elementary” (CBS), “Hope & Faith” (ABC), “Law & Order” (NBC), “”; (ABC), “The Secret Life of Mary Margaret...”(HBO), “My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies” (PBS), “The Kennedy Center Honors” (CBS), “The Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert” (PBS), “In Performance At The White House” (PBS), and the independent feature “Day on Fire” in which she costarred and performed the soundtrack with John Medeski.

Judy has performed on concert stages around the world including appearances at , Avery Fisher Hall, Feinstein’s at the Regency, The Hollywood Bowl, The Philly Pops Orchestra, as well as The Royal Albert Hall and The Hippodrome in London. She can be heard on numerous original cast recordings, as well as her solo CDs: “Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel” (PS Classics), “All This Happiness (PS Classics), “Serious Playground: The Songs of ” (Sh-K-Boom) and “Just in Time: Judy Kuhn Sings .”

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 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 Judy Kuhn, visit www.judykuhn.net.

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

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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.

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