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Soul Singer Gordon Michaels Performs One-Time-Only Show at Riverside Theatre Works

Guaranteed to have audience members dancing in their seats!

Gordon Michaels, one of Boston’s most seasoned soul singers, will appear at Riverside Theatre Works for a one-time-only performance on September 27. Michaels will sing your heart happy in “Blast of Broadway,” a cabaret show that he will soon take to New York. Featuring show-stopping songs from The Wiz, Dreamgirls, Ain’t Misbehavin, Smokey Joe’s Café, and more, it’s guaranteed to have audience members dancing in their seats. A Dorchester resident and graduate of the Boston Conservatory, Michaels is a two-time nominee for best male gospel and soul vocalist at the Boston Music Awards, and was Boston’s 2009 winner of the Hit Man David Foster/Namedrop.com singing contest. He has performed with Patti Labelle, Jennifer Holliday, James Taylor, Aerosmith, Keith Lockhart, Cissy Houston, Tramaine & Edward Hawkins, and Natalie Cole.

Michaels is known throughout Boston as the creator and host of the popular Gospel Brunch at the original House of Blues in Harvard Square. He recently returned from a showcase performance at the St. Louis Cabaret Conference.

“Blast of Broadway” takes place on Saturday, September 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20-25 and can be purchased in advance at www.rtwboston.org or by calling 1-866-811-4111. Riverside Theatre Works is located at 45 Fairmount Avenue, Hyde Park

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About Riverside Theatre Works

Riverside Theatre Works, the only live theater venue in Hyde Park, is dedicated to bringing quality theater to the surrounding area – and enriching lives with exposure to the arts.

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RTW strives to reach a diverse community through affordable ticket prices, scholarships and outreach programs, all while nurturing the talents of local artists.

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