Comedian-singer-actress Dana Lorge has been entertaining for many years. I believe I met her in the mid 70s both working as "extras" in a movie. Both living in Queens and a bit of the same ilk. I left show biz, she didn't. Lately she has been hosting an array of talent in some of the New York City nite clubs. This particular evening took me to the Metropolitan Room, located at 34 W. 22nd Street.
The lineup started with singer-actor Richard Skipper
followed by jazz singer Sue Matsuki.
Dana did her comic banter in between each performer the next being Nicolas Tamagna, a countertenor who sang two songs each in a different range.
We then had Sidney Myer, who does the bookings for Don't Tell Mama
and lastly, pianist-singer Mark Nadler who had us in much laughter performing his rendition of "I Love A Piano".
There is a cover charge and drink minimum at this venue. I decided to indulge in a drink called "Cosmo-Pear-Itan" made with Absolute Pear Vodka, pear nectar, triple sec and lime. Delicious.
Being just a bit hungry I opted for the Mediterranean plate consisting of: olive tapenade with feta cheese; roasted red peppers and artichoke tapenade; stuffed grape leaf, hummus, mixed olives and enough mini-pita breads to accompany. There was certainly no disappointment on taste. Filling enough for one person. Sharing if you already had dinner.
Dana Lorge will be back there on September 8th for a late afternoon lineup: Judy Scott; Vivian Reed, Frans Bloom, Yaffa, and Lois Morton. Dana certainly has a great snack for delivering talent and that includes herself. www.metropolitanroom.com
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