Jackie Hoffman, Star of Stage and Screen, Brings Memoircita! to Feinstein’S at the Nikko!
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kevin Kopjak | Charles Zukow Associates | 415.296.0677 | [email protected] JACKIE HOFFMAN, STAR OF STAGE AND SCREEN, BRINGS MEMOIRCITA! TO FEINSTEIN’S AT THE NIKKO! TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY SEPTEMBER 21–22, 2018 SAN FRANCISCO (June 28, 2018) – Jackie Hoffman, star of stage and screen, will bring her new one-woman show, Memoircita!, to Feinstein’s at the Nikko for two performances only—Friday, September 21 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, September 22 (8 p.m.). Best known for making a public spectacle of herself at the 2017 Emmy Awards, Jackie Hoffman continues her downward spiral in San Francisco. A veteran of Broadway musicals, this self-loathing scene stealer gives the inside dish on Broadway, filming “Feud: Bette and Joan,” and all things Emmy. Tickets range in price from $45–$80 and are available now by calling 866-663-1063 or visiting www.ticketfly.com. Emmy nominee Jackie Hoffman most recently portrayed the much-acclaimed role of Mamacita in FX’s “Feud: Bette and Joan,” alongside Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon. She received rave reviews for her recent role on Broadway as the comical Mrs. Teavee in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” A staple on television, Ms. Hoffman’s numerous credits include Rucchel Epstein in “Difficult People,” “Gilmore Girls,” “I Shudder,” “Girls,” “Six by Sondheim,” “The New Normal,” “The Good Wife,” “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Raising Hope,” “Melissa and Joey,” “On We Go,” “30 Rock,” “Starved,” “Hope and Faith,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Strangers with Candy,” “TV Funhouse,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “Soulman,” and “Cosby.” Additionally, her voice can be heard in the cartoons “High School USA,” “Family Guy,” “Dilbert,” “PB & J Otter,” and the film “Robots." In film, Ms. Hoffman has appeared in memorable roles in “Birdman,” “Kissing Jessica Stein,” “Decay,” “The Sitter,” “The Extra Man,” “How to Seduce Difficult Women,” “A Dirty Shame,” “Garden State,” “Legally Blonde II,” and “Mo’ Money.” On Broadway, Ms. Hoffman has co-starred in On the Town, The Addams Family, Xanadu, and Hairspray, for which she won a Theatre World Award. Off-Broadway, she starred as Princess Winifred in the Transport Group’s Once Upon a Mattress and received a Drama League Award Nomination for her performance. Her additional theater credits include A Chanukah Charol, The Gingerbread House, Straightjacket, Incident at Cobbler’s Knob (Lincoln Center Festival), and One Woman Shoe. Ms. Hoffman has performed in regional theater as well, in Chicago at the MUNY and The Sisters Rosensweig at the Globe Theatre. She starred in six revues at the Second City Theatre in Chicago, where she won the Jeff Award for Best Actress. Her solo shows at Joe’s Pub have received critical acclaim. They include The Kvetching Continues, Jackie Five-Oh!, Chanukah at Joe’s Pub (Bistro Award), Scraping the Bottom, and Jackie with a Z. In 2009 Ms. Hoffman received the Mac Award for Best Female Stand-Up. Her show Jackie Hoffman: Live from Joe’s Pub is available on disc. 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. # # # 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. .