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Nationally recognized actor and vocalist Gia Mora announces the debut of her new solo show, I WON'T DANCE.

I WON'T DANCE waltzes through the great American songbook and introduces novel classics from Nellie McKay, Charlie Barnett, and Miz Mora herself. Newly signed to Modern Songbook Records, Miz Mora takes the art of cabaret and makes it her own with refreshing musical arrangements and enchanting stories for listeners of all ages.

“A gifted singer and raconteuse, her song interpretations are as fascinating and individual as her take on modern life," writes Cabaret Scenes Magazine. The Washington Post raves, "Gia Mora is delightful, hilarious... beautiful singing voice! Performs with the effervescence of champagne." ...

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Nationally recognized actor and vocalist Gia Mora announces the debut of her new solo show, I WON'T DANCE.

I WON'T DANCE waltzes through the great American songbook and introduces novel classics from Nellie McKay, Charlie Barnett, and Miz Mora herself. Newly signed to Modern Songbook Records, Miz Mora takes the art of cabaret and makes it her own with refreshing musical arrangements and enchanting stories for listeners of all ages.

“A gifted singer and raconteuse, her song interpretations are as fascinating and individual as her take on modern life," writes Cabaret Scenes Magazine. The Washington Post raves, "Gia Mora is delightful, hilarious... beautiful singing voice! Performs with the effervescence of champagne."

Gia Mora is a triple-threat performer and writer. Past solo performances include headlining at The Gardenia and House of Blues in Los Angeles; Bethesda Blues & Jazz and Blues Alley in Washington, DC; An Die Musik and Germano’s in Baltimore; and Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret in Denver. A frequent featured soloist, she has appeared at The Federal, Catalina Jazz Club, The Blind Barber in Los Angeles and many more. She is a four-time Helen Hayes Award nominee, and her recent musical theatre credits include world premieres at Ford’s Theatre and the Kennedy Center. She is signed to Modern Songbook Records and will release her second CD later in 2013. Videos and more are available on www.GiaMora.com.

Composer, arranger, producer and instrumentalist Charlie Barnett has thrilled listeners around the world. His wonderfully eclectic band, Chaise Lounge, just released their fifth album, A Very Chaise Lounge Christmas, to critical acclaim. On film, Mr. Barnett’s compositions have garnered many awards, including two Emmy nominations. He has also written music for Saturday Night Live, Third Rock from the Sun, and Weeds. More information is available at www.CharlieBarnett.com.

Tickets for I WON'T DANCE on Sunday, May 19 at 2pm are $10 and can be purchase at the venue the day of the show. More information is available online at www.GiaMora.com.

The Joslyn Center is located at 73750 Catalina Way in Palm Desert, California.

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