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Barrett Foa, Star of Stage and Screen, Brings His One-Man Show, Grin and Barrett, to Feinstein’S at the Nikko FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kevin Kopjak | Charles Zukow Associates 415.296.0677 | [email protected] BARRETT FOA, STAR OF STAGE AND SCREEN, BRINGS HIS ONE-MAN SHOW, GRIN AND BARRETT, TO FEINSTEIN’S AT THE NIKKO TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY JUNE 24 & 25, 2016 SAN FRANCISCO (May 3, 2016) – Barrett Foa, acclaimed star of stage and screen, brings his one-man show, Grin and Barrett, to Feinstein’s at the Nikko for two performances only – Friday, June 24 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, June 25 (7 p.m.). After seven seasons of spouting intricate tech geekery on the hit CBS television show, “NCIS: Los Angeles,” the star of Broadway’s Avenue Q, Mamma Mia!, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and off- Broadway’s Buyer & Cellar will present an evening of pride, desperation, and show-offsmanship in a one-man cabaret that is sure to be… an hour long! Produced by Andrew Carlberg, Grin and Barrett is directed by Christopher Youngsman and features choreography by Renée Felice Smith and musical direction and arrangements by David O. Tickets for Barrett Foa range in price from $45–$65 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com. Barrett Foa is best known to audiences as tech geek Eric Beale on "NCIS: Los Angeles." Other television includes "Entourage", "NCIS", "Numb3rs,", "Six Degrees" and "The Closer." Foa starred on Broadway in the Tony-winning musicals Avenue Q (Princeton/Rod), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear), Mamma Mia! (Original Cast), and the 30th anniversary production of Godspell (Jesus). Other New York theatre includes: Playwrights Horizons (Adam Bock's The Drunken City), The Public Theatre, New York Theatre Workshop, The York, The Houseman, and solo shows at The Duplex and Ars Nova. Regional theatre includes: Connecticut Repertory Theatre (Harold Hill in The MusiC Man), Paper Mill Playhouse (Frederic in Pirates!; Mordred in Camelot), Bay Street Theatre (The Lady In Question by and starring Charles Busch), Hartford Stage and The Shakespeare Theatre Company, D.C. (Claudio in MuCh Ado About Nothing), TheatreWorks in CA, The St. Louis Muny, North Shore Music Theatre, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Maine State Music Theatre, Music Theatre of Wichita, and Weston Playhouse. Foa co- wrote, produced, and starred in For The ReCord: John Hughes, a live environmental musical event featuring scenes and songs from the movies of director John Hughes. The show played several summers of sold out runs at Los Angeles’s Rockwell Table & Stage and New York City's City Winery. Born and raised in New York City, Foa graduated from The Dalton School in Manhattan. He attended Interlochen Arts Camp for four summers, studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, and received his BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from The University of Michigan. Foa co-hosted the 2013 Tony Awards on CBS. 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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