Multifaceted artist Melissa Errico discusses her career, including her latest project, the album Sondheim in the City, which pays homage to the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Melissa also talks about the reason for her Instagram username, what it's like raising a child in her “tough city,” and how theater became a place to sort through her emotions. revealed. She lives in New York and has developed a deep connection to the city, which is reflected in her exploration of Sondheim's deep connections to Manhattan, maintaining her vibrant and pluralistic spirit. It emphasizes the importance of Melissa, who will have a residency at Birdland, shares her plans to combine elements of Sondheim, jazz, film and her noir to create a unique and immersive experience for audiences.
Melissa Errico is a Tony Award-nominated actress who made her Broadway debut in 1992's Anna Karenina. Since then, she's added hundreds of millions of credits to her resume, including “My Fair Lady,'' “Amour,'' “High Society,'' and “Dracula the Musical.'' Her television and film credits include the 1995 TV series “CPW,” “Law & Order,” “Blue Bloods,” “The Good Wife,” “The Jim Gaffigan Show,” “The Knick,” and “Billions.” And so on. others. She was also a writer and recording artist, frequently collaborating with the late great Stephen Sondheim for decades. Her 2018 album Sondheim Sublime was dubbed “the best all-time Sondheim album” by the New York Times. She is currently releasing her new album titled “Sondheim in the City” on February 16th.
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