Julie Benko

Fri, Apr 18 • 8:00 PM

Feinstein's at the Nikko

About this event

Join Broadway star Julie Benko for a heartfelt cabaret show, "A Star is Born," at Feinstein's at the Nikko. After her roles in "Funny Girl" and Barry Manilow's "Harmony," Benko shares her most personal performance accompanied by her award-winning jazz pianist husband. With mesmerizing interpretations of standards and musical theater classics, she explores the joys and challenges of motherhood, offering a night filled with humor and emotional depth. Don't miss this transcendent evening of music and storytelling!

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