FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kevin Kopjak | Charles Zukow Associates 415.296.0677 | [email protected] FEINSTEIN’S AT THE NIKKO WELCOMES ACCLAIMED ACTOR, TONY-NOMINATED PLAYWRIGHT AND DRAG LEGEND, CHARLES BUSCH, FOR TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY! SEPTEMBER 25 & 26, 2014 SAN FRANCISCO (July 14, 2014) – Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are thrilled to welcome acclaimed actor, Tony-nominated playwright and drag legend, Charles Busch, to Feinstein’s at the Nikko for two performances only – Thursday, September 25 (8 p.m.) and Friday, September 26 (8 p.m.). Chock full of outrageous personal stories, original characters, and classic songs – all perfumed with his own unique form of glamour – Busch will make his Feinstein’s at the Nikko debut with a brand-new cabaret act. Joined by his longtime musical director Tom Judson, audiences can expect laughter, music, tears and sequins! Tickets for Charles Busch range in price from $35 – $50 and are on-sale now and available by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com. 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 by Executive Chef Philippe Striffeler, through Restaurant Anzu. Cheese and dessert platters will also be available in the showroom. Charles Busch continues to delight and re-define his craft as a master humorist, performer and camp icon. He is the author and star of such plays as The Divine Sister, The Lady in Question, Red Scare on Sunset and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, which is one of the longest running plays in the history of Off-Broadway. His play The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife ran for nearly two years on Broadway, won the Outer Circle Critics’ John L. Gassner Award for playwriting and received a Tony nomination for Best Play. He wrote and starred in the film versions of his plays, Psycho Beach Party and Die Mommie Die, the latter of which won him the Best Performance Award at the Sundance Film Festival. For two seasons, he appeared as Nat Ginzburg on the HBO series “OZ” and is the author of the auto- biographical novel “Whores of Lost Atlantis.” He has directed two films; the Showtime short subject, “Personal Assistant,” and a feature, “A Very Serious Person,” which won an honorable mention at the Tribeca Film Festival. Due to his love and knowledge of film and theatre history, he has appeared in numerous documentaries for Turner Classic Movies and has lectured and conducted master classes at many colleges and universities including NYU, Harvard, UCLA and Amherst College. In 2003, Mr. Busch received a special Drama Desk Award for career achievement as both performer and playwright and was given a star on the Playwrights Walk outside the Lucille Lortel Theatre. He is also the subject of the acclaimed documentary film “The Lady in Question is Charles Busch.” He is a graduate of Northwestern University. All seating at Feinstein’s at the Nikko is cabaret style and available on a first-come, first-served basis within the section purchased. Guests who purchase the prix-fixe dinner at Restaurant Anzu will receive a complimentary section upgrade (subject to availability) and get to choose their exact seat locations within the upgraded section. 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 Charles Busch, visit: www.charlesbusch.com. For additional information on Feinstein’s at the Nikko, visit: www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins For Hotel Nikko San Francisco room specials, visit www.hotelnikkosf.com. Code: FEIN # # # 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 INITIATIVE Founded in 2007, The Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative 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 .