From her New York roots and love of Broadway to her vast Sinatra to Sondheim repertoire, Karen has delighted audiences worldwide. Whether it's playing the piano and singing your favorite show tune in Sweden, Saipan or Toronto, to name a few international locales, or on stage presenting her own Cabaret shows in Hollywood, Palm Springs or San Diego, Karen engages her audiences by establishing an immediate rapport, entertains them with songs and stories, and leaves them wanting more.
These are videos of my past shows, special appearances, and other fun times. You can watch the videos by clicking on the play symbol over the image. Click on the 4-point star in the lower right to bring the video up to the full screen of your monitor. To get back to your normal view, click on the 4-pointed star to the left of the "vimeo" word or press the "esc" key.
Trains & Boats & Planes, Oh My! – Trailer
This is a trailer of Karen Giorgio's cabaret show called "Trains & Boats & Planes, Oh My! - Confessions of a globetrotting songstress" It opened at West Hollywood's Gardenia Room and has played at Les Michaels' Summer Cabaret Series in Palm Desert plus Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage, San Diego and the Chateau La Jolla, La Jolla, CA.
Five Times A Lady – Full Show
Bette, Barbra, Judy, Ella; Billie: Their songs – Their stories. Karen Giorgio Sings the songs and speaks the lure of five of her most favorite songstresses: Bette Middler; Barbra Streisand; Judy Garland; Ella Fitzgerald; and Billie Holiday. This video was shot live at Martinis Above Fourth supper club in San Diego, California on October 9, 2014. It stars Karen Giorgio with music director Bryan Verhoye on piano, Glen Fisher on bass, and Adrienne Nims on saxaphone & flute.
Happy Days Duet
Karen Giorgio and Bettina "Pixie" Warren recreate the famous duet sung by Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand in sync with the original TV video is projected behind Karen & Pixie. This was performed during one of Karen's "Up Close & Personal" guest celebrity shoes at Tango del Rey night club in San Diego, CA.
Karen Giorgio with Jonathan Karrant at The Westgate
Karen Giorgio sings Hoagy Carmichael's Stardust during Jonathan Karrant's gig at the Westgate Hotel Plaza Bar in San Diego, CA. July 29, 2017 Karen was accompanied by Bob Boss on guitar and Justin Grinnell on bass.
Dennis McNeil sings at Karen Giorgio's "2nd Sundays" in The Plaza Bar
This is a clip of Dennis McNeil singing Danny Boy with Karen Giorgio on piano during a wonderful winter's evening in The Piano Bar at The Westgate Hotel, San Diego, CA - January 2018
Up Close & Personal: Cabaret Interview
I am very excited to excerpts of getting up close and personal with two cast members of "Cabaret". One of San Diego's hottest shows currently at The Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. Joining me are Joy Yandell who plays the lead role of Sally Bowles, and Eric Hellmers who wears the hats of many in this all new production at San Diego's Cygnet Theatre. This version of "Cabaret" has received rave reviews has been billed as "not your mother's Cabaret".
Scene from Night Club In Casablanca
Karen reads a letter she received from a long lost friend while Vinnie Di Figlia sings in the background.
You Made Me Love You
Karen sings at the piano
Love For Sale
Video clip from Karen's cabaret show "De Lovely Evening" with Glen Rose at the piano. This event was performed at Schroeder's Club & Cabaret in San Diego, California.
Them There Eyes
A video clip from Karen Giorgio's cabaret show "5 Times A Lady". It features Bryan Verhoye on the piano, Glen Fisher on bass, and Adrienne Nims playing the saxophone and flute. The song was originally sung by Billie Holiday.
XETV-6 Hollywood Sings Interview with Karen Giorgio
Video clip from a 2010 TV interview on the XETV-6 San Diego. Greg Phillips on San Diego Living interviews Karen Giorgio about her musical show "Hollywood Sings" on the eve of the 82nd Academy Awards Oscar party. Karen co-starred with Glen Rose in their Hollywood Sings show that highlighted the winning songs over the Oscar presentation history.
Ric Henry sings You Made Me Love You. Piano accompaniment by Karen Giorgio.
Karen Giorgio accompanies on the piano singer, actor & director, Ric Henry in You Made Me Love You.
Joe Foss, Bill Andrews: Grand Canyon Suite Medley
Grand Canyon Suite, by Ferde Grofé Ferde Grofé's Grand Canyon Suite remains one of the most popular of American orchestral pieces. He first wrote it for Paul Whiteman's jazz band and devoted his entire career to popular music.
This video is the interlude from Karen Giorgio's "Cabaret My Way" performed at the Saville Theatre in San Diego, California.
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
Karen sings to the antics of Tango, her rescued Brittany as Glen Rose accompanies on the piano. A time out during a busy rehearsal series.
Belize Breeze
My husband, David Crellen, and I took a wonderful hiatus to enjoy the lovely nation of Belize in Central America. This slide show is accompanied by the music of The Belize Turtle Shell Band.
Christmas Round The Village
This video is about Christmas Around The Village with Karen Giorgio singing & pianist.
