Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Picks for February 1-8, Featuring Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner, and More!
By: Louisa Brady Jan. 31, 2016
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City.
Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Reunion Concert; Uncivil The Musical In Concert; Alice Ripley & Emily Skinner: Unattached!; Daniel Reichard Celebrates Rodgers and Hammerstein; and "This Is Cabaret" with Ann Hampton Callaway and Special Guest Marilyn Maye.
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GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!
Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: February 1st at 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
Tickets: $35-85 at http://54below.com/artist/gutenberg-the-musical-reunion-concert/
GET READY TO READ! AGAIN! With GUTENBERG! Starring the original Off-Broadway cast: Christopher Fitzgerald and Jeremy Shamos
After a brief nine-year sabbatical spent working at Dunkin Donuts and Tim Hortons (respectively), Bud and Doug are BACK with their sure-to-be-a-hit show GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! And this time, these two dreamers are taking it all the way to BROADWAY! All they need is a producer. Oh, and a cast. Also a set. Definitely a director. And anywhere from 15 to 35 million dollars - how much does it cost to rent live animals? Point is: THEY'RE SO CLOSE!
GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! (by Scott Brown & Anthony King) ran Off-Broadway in 2007 and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award (Best Book of a Musical), as well as OCC and Lortel Awards for Outstanding Musical. The New York Times called it "a smashing success!" Then the AP called it "hysterically funny!" and Time Out NY called it "riotously funny!" (Stop fighting, mom and dad! You're both right!)
So join Bud (Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald) and Doug (Tony nominee Jeremy Shamos) in concert, as they present their epic, superfluously exclamatory musical about Johann Gutenberg, an evil monk, a beautiful wench named Helvetica, and a printing press that might, just MIGHT teach the world to read! Bud and Doug will play all the parts, sing all the songs, and hope against hope that one of the big-time Broadway producers in the audience will make their dreams come true. Or rather: TRUE!
Music Direction and Arrangements by T.O. Sterrett. Produced by Shoshana Feinstein.
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Uncivil the Musical
Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: February 2nd at 9:30 PM
Tickets: $30-65 at http://54below.com/artist/uncivil-the-musical-in-concert/
Tony nominee J. Robert Spencer, Brian Charles Rooney, Wayne Duvall, Michael Abbott Jr., Ian Lowe, Rodney Hicks, and Mitchell Jarvis star in a concert presentation of the new folk rock/bluegrass musical comedy, Uncivil.
Rick Kunzi (Book, Music, Lyrics), Justin Zeppa (Book), and Adam Barnosky's (Music) original musical comedy returns to NYC after its critically acclaimed run at the 2015 Adirondack Theatre Festival. Previously titled Bayonet of Angst, Uncivilpremiered at NYMF in 2014 to rave reviews, and was the winner of four festival awards, including Best Book and Best Ensemble.
Uncivil tells the "somewhat mostly true" story of The Civil War, as told through the eyes of its last surviving veteran, Zebulon Mordecai. With some help from old friends and a vibrant bluegrass-inspired score, the impossibly old codger brings the larger-than-life figures and mythical events of the Civil War down to earth in this irreverent musical comedy tour de force.
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Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner: Unattached!
Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: February 3-5 at 7:00 PM and February 6th at 7:00 & 9:30 PM
Tickets: $60-125 at http://54below.com/artist/alice-ripley-emily-skinner-unattached/
New York City - they could never leave you. Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner are UNATTACHED! and ready to tear the paint off the walls of Feinstein's/54 Below with both new material and some of their old favorites. These two leading ladies will perform together in NYC for the first time in nearly nine years. Powerhouse performances, reminiscing, and memory will make this an unforgettable evening.
Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner received a Tony Award co-nomination for their role(s) as the conjoined twins, Daisy and Violet Hilton, in the original Broadway production of Side Show. Separately, Alice and Emily have starred in numerous other Broadway shows including The Full Monty, Next To Normal, Billy Elliot, The Rocky Horror Show, and many more.
It will be a concert to remember.
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Daniel Reichard Celebrates Rodgers and Hammerstein
Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: February 5th at 9:30 PM
Tickets: $30-70 at http://54below.com/artist/daniel-reichard/
Daniel Reichard, one of Broadway's original Jersey Boys and now a hit sensation in The Midtown Men, is making his return to Feinstein's/54 Below celebrating the songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Reichard, also known for his NYC debut inForbidden Broadway: 20th Anniversary Celebration and the title role in the New York City Opera's production of Candide, is thrilled to share some of his favorite "R&H" songs that resonate with audiences of all ages. Join us for an enchanting evening of music featuring songs from classics such as Oklahoma, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, and more! You may leave with a handful of interesting facts about this classic musical partnership that will leave you humming their tunes in a new way. Don't miss Daniel Reichard on this "Grand Night for Singing."
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"This Is Cabaret" with Ann Hampton Callaway and Special Guest Marilyn Maye
Where: Birdland NYC (315 W 44th Street)
When: February 7th at 6:00 PM
Tickets: $30 at http://www.birdlandjazz.com/event/1032929-this-is-cabaret-ann-hampton-new-york/
Recasting cabaret as an emotionally engaging experience rather than a place, host Ann Hampton Callaway celebrates intimate performances and heartfelt songs from a variety of genres: jazz, Broadway, folk, singer-songwriter, the blues, and more!
"In a world of increased alienation, an artistic experience of intimacy can be quite healing to the heart. A room full of strangers can feel like a family." Ann Hampton Callaway Guests give intimate performances and share personal insights, live from the stage of the legendary Birdland in New York City. Each week, Ann Hampton Callaway the "Queen of American Cabaret", holds court and engages some of the most interesting singers and songwriters from America and around the world. Marilyn Maye is a highly praised singer, actress, director, arranger,educator, a Grammy nominated recording artist and a musical treasure. Her entire life has been committed to the art of song and performance.
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