Jennifer Leigh Warren is a new friend of mine whom I met celebrating the 25th anniversary of Nana-Ama Danquah’s memoir, Willow Weep for Me. (Nana-Ama included an essay of mine in the anthology, The Black Body.) We started talking and laughing and I thought she’d be a great addition to our series. I asked her. And I’m so glad she said yes!
Her resume is rich with Broadway, touring and TV experience. For FFJN, she’s trying something new with just guitar accompaniment, from me. And we’ll duet on a couple things. It’s been so much fun seeing what we can do together.
Here’s her bio:
Jennifer Leigh Warren has been lauded for her theatrical work, from her show-stopping performance as “Alice’s Daughter” in the original Broadway cast of Big River (singing a song written for her by Roger Miller), to originating the role of “Crystal” in the Alan Menken/Howard Ashman Off-Broadway hit Little Shop of Horrors, to her performance in the original Broadway cast of Marie Christine at Lincoln Center. In the television musical event RENT: LIVE, she showcased her versatility as Mrs. Jefferson, Mrs. Cohen, Support Sue and the infamous bag lady. With the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, in the Disney Concert Hall, she performed as the narrator/vocalist in the “Rock my Soul” festival and performed her “Diamonds Are Forever: The Songs of Shirley Bassey” concert directed by Richard Jay Alexander in the Renberg Theater in Los Angeles. She starred as “The Blues Singer” in all four national tours of A Night with Janis Joplin (USA, Canada) streaming now on Broadway HD.com. For REPRISE! she was Lalume in Kismet, Cleo in The Most happy Fella and stopped the show as Shelia in Hair (with a vocal arrangement made for her by the great Peter Matz). On The Tonight Show, CONAN and Jimmy Kimmel, she performed with Broken Bells, The Kills, Trombone Shorty, Lisa Loeb and OK GO. In Japan, she re-created her Big River role (in Japanese) and in Denmark sang with Al Jarreau (televised LIVE throughout Europe). Film: Garry Marshall’s Valentine’s Day, The Other Sister and Dear God, Allison Anders & Martin Scorsese’s Grace of My Heart, Sean Penn’s The Crossing Guard, Larry David’s Sour Grapes. She is a graduate of Dartmouth College and a proud SAG-AFTRA AEA member.
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| Saturday, 06/07/25 | Los Angeles, CA | Mary McLeod Bethune Exposition Park Branch Library |
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Time: 1:00pm.
Admission: Free.
Age restrictions: No Minors.
Address: 3900 Western Avenue.
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Sponsored by Storytelling Association of California, with help from the Institute of Musical Arts and StoryMasters. For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento. Related post. More information |
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| Sunday, 06/08/25 | Los Angeles, CA | Hotel Cafe |
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Time: 6:30pm.
Admission: $20.
Age restrictions: No Minors.
Address: 1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Beatles Jam – A Celebration of Paul McCartney
June 8 Join us for a special edition of The Beatle Jam honoring the life and music of Paul McCartney during his birthday month. This tribute will spotlight many of McCartney’s most iconic songs—spanning his time with The Beatles, Wings, and his legendary solo work—while still featuring plenty of timeless favorites from the Fab Four’s catalog. The evening will feature nearly 50 incredible artists, each contributing their unique voice to celebrate one of music’s most enduring legacies. As always, the night begins with an acoustic opener to set the tone and ease us into the magic. Audience members can expect a warm, immersive experience that channels the spirit of McCartney’s music—melody, harmony, and joy—brought to life by some of LA’s finest performers. Related post. Buy Tickets More information |
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| Sunday, 06/22/25 | Los Angeles | Molly Malone’s |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 575 S. Fairfax Ave. Venue phone: (323) 935-1577. Related post. | ||
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