The Stage Sizzles with Talent in June at Dino's Backstage and the Celebrity Room

School might be out for summer, but the top of the class onstage appears at Dino’s Backstage and The Celebrity Room in June! June’s entertainment lineup begins with Tony Award nominee and multi-award winner Sharon McNight with her show “Songs to Offend Everyone” on June 9 and 10. Then, on June 16 and 17, Paula Johns honors an icon with “Watch What Happens: A Tribute to Lena Horne”. Michael Richard Kelly takes to the stage on June 23 and 24 with his “The Judy Garland Songbook”, followed by Bob Egan’s Singer’s Showcase on June 28, and Greg Farnese wraps up the month on June 30. Dino’s Backstage and The Celebrity Room – the unique dining and entertainment experience reminiscent of the sophisticated supper clubs of the 40s and 50s – is located at 287 N. Keswick Avenue in Glenside, PA. There is Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 with a new and exciting bar menu. There is dining al fresco with outdoor bar and lounge area. See www.dinosbackstage.com or call 215-884-2000 for more information, including specific music charges and minimums in The Celebrity Room.

Here’s the June entertainment calendar:

June 9 and 10 (both at 8:30 p.m.) – Sharon McNight – “Songs to Offend Everyone”

June 16 and 17 (both 8:30 p.m.) – Paula Johns – “Watch What Happens: A Tribute to Lena Horne”

June 23 and 24 (both at 8:30 p.m.) – Michael Richard Kelly – “The Judy Garland Songbook”

June 28 (at 8:00 p.m.) – Bob Egan’s Singer’s Showcase

June 30 (at 8:30 p.m.) – Greg Farnese

About the Artists (in order of appearance):

Sharon McNight received a Tony Award nomination as “Best Leading Actress in a Musical” for her Broadway debut in 1989 in "Starmites", creating the role of Diva. She is also the recipient of the coveted Theatre Worlds Award for "Outstanding Broadway Debut". Sharon was chosen as one of the 50 most influential people in cabaret in 2010, and she has won six San Francisco Cabaret Gold awards, three Cable Car awards, a MAC award, a Bistro award, and received a Nightlife award from New York’s critics for her Best Musical Comedy show, "Ladies, Compose Yourselves!". She has six solo recordings to her credit. Her eclectic repertory ranges from blues to country to good old-fashioned entertainment. The Los Angeles Times calls Sharon … "one of the great wonders of the musical stage".

Paula Johns is an accomplished cabaret singer and jazz vocalist who hails from Philadelphia. She is often compared to Ella Fitzgerald and other great contemporaries of that era, but Paula brings her own distinctive panache to each song she sings, especially the songs from The Great American Songbook. With a voice like butter, she enjoys a great lyric that tugs at your heartstring, as well as a lyric that’ll make you fall off your seat with laughter. Her passion for the music ignites the emotions of her audiences and allows them to feel the stories that each song tells.

Michael Richard Kelly, Entertainment director and co-owner of Dino’s Backstage, Michael has been a professional singer for over 35 years. He came to Philadelphia in 1983 to do the musical spoof “Forbidden Broadway” at The Bellevue-Stratford, and performed for the royal family of Monaco in 1985 when performing “The All Night Strut” at The Casino De Monte Carlo for a month. He did his first cabaret show at Odette’s in New Hope, Pennsylvania in 1987, and he found that it was the perfect medium for him. In 1995, Michael, won “Philadelphia Magazine’s – Best of Philly® – Cabaret Act-1995” after performing for over a year at “The Club Above”, in Philadelphia. Michael also won “Philadelphia Magazine’s – Best of Philly® – Pet Boutique-1998” for his shop at 12th & Pine Streets in Philadelphia, “…and Toto, too!”

Bob Egan has continued to appear throughout PA, NJ and New York for the past 30 years. He is an accomplished accompanist and musical director for vocalists. Bob is best known for his singers open-mic nights, which he holds weekly at Bowman's Tavern in New Hope PA and regularly at The Claridge Hotel (Atlantic City NJ), The Clinton House (Clinton NJ) and in Asbury Park NJ at Moonstruck, The Asbury (Hotel) and Tim McLoone's Asbury Grille. He also can be seen at the piano at The Nassau Club (Princeton, NJ), and The Bernards Inn (Bernardsville, NJ). Bob was the creator of the famous piano bar at Odette's, which ran for 21 years and was the winner of the "Best of Philly" Award for the "Best Piano Bar." His repertoire includes thousands of songs from The Great American Songbook, Broadway and Standards -- straight through to the current Pop Hits of today.

Greg Farnese is one of busiest male jazz vocalists in the area, singing the truly timeless music of the Great American Songbook as well as original jazz arrangements of more current artists. A South Jersey native, Greg began his career in acting, and moved to Hollywood, California where he worked in theater, television and in films. Missing his roots, he ultimately moved back to the East Coast, where he started his own production company producing content for television, commercials, web content and documentaries. It was here in New Jersey, that his love of jazz and his vocal talent took root and he began singing professionally. His soulful tone and inspired phrasing, as well as his reputation as a consummate performer, have produced a wide fan base of musicians and music lovers.

About Dino’s Backstage and The Celebrity Room:

Imagine the sophisticated scene of the supper clubs of the 40’s and 50’s! That’s exactly what co-owners Dino Kelly-Cataldi and Michael Kelly-Cataldi did when they dreamed up Dino’s Backstage and The Celebrity Room, the deluxe restaurant, bar and cabaret in Keswick Village, Glenside, PA. They combined wonderful entertainment, outstanding food, impeccable service and magnificent décor in a building designed by the legendary Horace Trumbauer and a space created by the highly-acclaimed Stokes Architecture. Shortly after they opened, Dino’s was named #1 restaurant for Ambiance from OpenTable.com. Located at 287 N Keswick Ave. in Glenside, there are four dining options – the dining room, the bar, the luxurious Celebrity Room and outdoor dining -- that can accommodate up to 120 diners. There is a new and exciting bar menu. Dining al fresco with outdoor bar and lounge area is open weather permitting. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday, beginning at 5 p.m., Sunday Brunch – 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (215) 884-2000.