Singer-songwriter, actress and producer Rita Wilson makes her return to Café Carlyle, October 16-20 with Rita Wilson: Liner Notes. Stephen Holden of The New York Times wrote of her debut residency: “[If you] closed your eyes at certain moments you could imagine you were cruising down a Southern California highway in the early 1970s. Sandwiched between the music of Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne on the car radio was a promising new voice whose sound fit right in with theirs.” Rita Wilson’s forthcoming residency will go “behind the music” to discover stories leading to songs that have become the soundtrack to so many lives. The performances will feature friends who just happen to have written some of the most memorable songs of this century and last – for fascinating revelations about how their creations came to be. At the Café, Rita Wilson: Liner Notes will feature Kara DioGuardi and Tom Douglas among others. Kara DioGuardi is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, former American Idol judge, producer and music publisher. Tom Douglas is an American country music songwriter who was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014. She'll also be joined by acclaimed songwriters Dan Wilson as well as Kristen and Robert Lopez. More acts to be announced shortly. For parties of seven or more people, please contact the Cafe Carlyle directly at +1 212 744 1600 Café Carlyle Frequently Asked Questions Originally opened in 1955, the Café Carlyle is a legendary cabaret venue with seating for up to 88 people, offering guests a quintessential New York experience unlike any other. The intimate setting of the Café allows both artist and audience to engage with one another, lending a feeling of a private performance rather than a concert. Is there a food & beverage minimum? Yes. For guests enjoying the 8:45 p.m. performance, there is a $25 beverage minimum per person. ***PLEASE NOTE*** The Carlyle kitchen will be closed for renovation during the Fall 2018 Season. What time should I arrive for a performance? For 8:45 p.m. performances, guests are asked to arrive at the time of their appointed seating. (7:45 p.m. or 8:00 p.m.) For 10:45 p.m. performances, guests are asked to arrive 20-30 minutes prior to the show.  When does the show start? When does it end? Shows begin at 8:45 p.m. (late shows at 10:45 p.m.) and typically last 70-90 minutes depending on the artist. What is the cancellation policy? For tickets reserved through Ticketweb, please contact TicketWeb customer service directly at info@ticketweb.com or at +1 866 777 8932. A customer service representative is available Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.  What is the dress code? Chic attire. Gentlemen are required to wear jackets.