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STERLING'S UPSTAIRS, the all-new supper club at the legendary VITELLO'S RESTAURANT in Studio City, CA. which will celebrate 10 months of operation in April, 2007, welcomes THREE OF A KIND and Merissa Haddad as its April headliners.
THREE OF A KIND is composed of Gelo Francisco, Annie Nepomuceno and Bonifacio Deoso. This Powerpop trio of stars from the Broadway productions of Miss Saigon, Passion, and The King and I, present an evening of spectacular vocal skills and a sense of humor which truly make them one-of-a-kind!" Their debut album Groovapella released by Star Records, has won numerous awards and nominations for Best Pop Album, Best Vocal Performance by a Group, and Best Vocal Arrangement in the Philippine Awits Awards & Katcha Awards. Three of a Kind will headline April 7 and April 21, 2007.
AN EVENING WITH Merissa Haddad will be presented April 14, 2007. Ms. Haddad is a dynamic Broadway musical theatre star who has appeared in such productions as Guys and Dolls, Cabaret, Anything Goes, Jesus Christ Superstar and the recent west coast Gershwin Brothers revival of Tip Toes. She was also the critically acclaimed winner of LA's Next Great Stage Star at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in November and December, 2006. Ms. Haddad received a $1000 cash prize and a headlining debut at the club. This not-to-be-missed, first time cabaret act is directed by former television star and record label producer Bruce Kimmel (Kritzerland Records) with musical direction by Steven Applegate.
Three of a Kind and Merissa Haddad will join a stellar roster of Sterling's headliners which, to date, have included Broadway stars Kathy Buckley, Amick Byram, Kevin Earley, Ilene Graff (also co-star of ABC's hit series Mr. Belvedere), and Eydie Alyson; prominent U.S. musical theatre and theatre stars Joan Ryan, Paul Stroili, Russ Lorenson, Nita Whitaker, Amanda Abel, Julie Dixon Jackson, Erika Amato, Robert J. Townsend, Sylvia Brooks, and Maura Knowles; popular television star Stepfanie Kramer (co-star of NBC's longtime hit series Hunter); plus concert artists Toni Morrell and Nelson Kole … to name but a few. 
Seating for performances is at 6:30 pm. and includes an upscale, four-course, prix-fixe menu which offers three entrée choices, followed by a one hour show at the value package price of $50.00 per person.
For reservations and additional information, call Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's (818) 981-3077. You can also receive further information on Sterling's Upstairs by visiting the club's all-new web site: www.myspace.com/sterlingsupstairs.
STERLING'S UPSTAIRS at Vitello's is produced by MICHAEL STERLING of Michael Sterling & Associates, the Sherman Oaks-based entertainment public relations company. Since 1980, Sterling has represented such stellar clients as Elizabeth Taylor, Lance Armstrong, Scott Hamilton, David Copperfield, Joan Collins, Alan Thicke, David Brenner, Andy Gibb, and Robert Goulet. Aside from his celebrity clientele, Sterling has represented various National Theatre and arena tours, Los Angeles theatre productions, Emmy Award-winning television specials, motion pictures, celebrity books and albums. Sterling is also a critically-acclaimed director of musical comedy theatre in Los Angeles, and has produced various theatrical events and productions throughout southern California.
In addition to Sterling's Upstairs, VITELLO'S also offers outdoor dining, a luncheon buffet, and a unique variety of carefully selected wines. Widescreen plasma televisions are located throughout the restaurant. Live opera (a long-time feature at Vitello's) is still performed in the restaurant's downstairs Green Room four nights a week. Jazz nights, and Comedy nights are also offered weekly.
For over 30 years, VITELLO'S has been known for its outstanding Italian cuisine, romantic atmosphere and superior service. It is also known world-wide as one of the most legendary restaurants in the United States.
