The queen of local multi-hyphenates, (for the record: singer/actress/comedienne/writer/theater maker/realtor/probably some more we’re forgetting) SARAH RUDINOFF has made an album of music celebrating 30 years of amazing collaborations with other terrific Seattle artists, some of them no longer with us (like dear sweet Nick Garrison). That album, TOGETHER is dropping this month and Sarah’s throwing a couple of huge parties to celebrate her amazing career of music and theater.
Show Number One will happen this Friday, June 28th with a follow-up show on Friday, July 26th and both of them happenng at Century Ballroom, 915 East Pine Street on Capitol Hill. Each night will be UNIQUE with its own set of special guests performing with Sarah. Snag tickets (and more info) for either (or both) shows at: https://www.strangertickets.com/events/152779909/sarah-rudinoff-together-record-release-parties
Sarah is beloved by the entire city but she has a very special place in the LGBTQ+ community as a fierce friend and artist. She’s worked with many local gay artists and in many different kinds of very queer productions but she’s definitely remembered by many as the original Yitzhak in the Seattle premiere of “Hedwig & The Angry Inch” at Re-bar with Nick Garrison as Hedwig. It was a legendary production and Sarah and Nick became close friends and collaborators. Sarah has been planning this album for years now and had planned to create a track with Nick but his tragic death in 2022 ended that dream. Happily, Sarah and her production team found a way to include Nick on the album:
More intel from the PR:
Singer, writer, and actress Sarah Rudinoff has blazed a unique trail in Seattle’s performance scene. Join her for a night of music as she releases her record TOGETHER. The album captures new recordings of 30 years of music collaborations. It is a love letter to all her communities: the cabaret world, the theatre scene, the rock clubs.
Join Sarah and over a dozen musicians for 2 live shows celebrating the album’s release. Each night will feature a variety of musicians and completely different set lists. Come to both nights to enjoy all the music!
FRIDAY June 28th features:
* Uncommon cabaret and jazz with composer Chris Jeffries, famed in Seattle for his original musicals and accompanying Dina Martina and incomparable guitarist Branden Romans *
* Acoustic bluegrass dynamos The Half Brothers with John Ackermann, Rick Miller and David Nixon *
* Songs from the musical theatre with members of the 5th Avenue Theatre orchestra featuring the electrifying singer/actor Billie Wildrick *
FRIDAY July 26th features:
* Original songs from “These Streets” and We Are Golden with rock goddess Gretta Harley *
* A Led Zeppelin supergroup with Jen Ayers, Kathy Moore, Mike Musburger and Andy Stoller *
* The extraordinary cellist and composer Joshua Roman returns to Seattle *