On Monday, March 7 and continuing on Friday, March 11, Saturday, March 12 (each night a 7:00 PM) and a special

Sunday matinee on March 13 @ 2:00 PM, noted Belgian singer, TONIA BERN-CAMBPELL returns to the New York

cabaret scene at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22 Street, for her first appearance in 30 years. She last appeared at the St. Regis and before that at the Waldorf Astoria.

Belgian born, Tonia was discovered by Maurice Chevalier while still in her teens and was featured on his world tour,

on television and radio with the legendary entertainer. She also appeared with Maurice in two French films.

Later, while performing in Paris and singing a song by Jacques Brel, a fellow came up to her after the show and said,

"I want to coach you to sing my songs better than anyone, except me", it was the master himself, Jacques Brel.

Through his coaching, Tonia Bern came to be considered by critics and audiences alike as the premier interpreter of

Brel's music. A fact confirmed by Brel himself in a Paris Match interview.

Tonia's experience with the "Little sparrow" was also through an introduction by M. Chevalier and watching and speaking with Piaf, changed everything Tonia believed about performing.

In this show, "Piaf, Chevalier, Brel and me" Tonia Bern-Campbell tells her personal experiences with each of these legends and sings song identified with them, mostly in French. It's a delightful evening of song, humor and memories.

Tickets are $20 and resrvations came be made by calling the Metropolitan Room (212) 206-0440.     

 

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