Joan Jaffe Stars in in FOOD at Don't Tell Mama

Joan Jaffe's FOOD is a smorgasbord of comedy and music guaranteed to make you laugh. You'll thrill to hear Joan sing songs about FOOD - most funny, some very tasteful and some obscure. The patter written by Joan, is so good - there won't be a dry seat in the house - you'll hunger for more.

Internationally acclaimed Matt Baker is the musical director and arranger for Joan's show, and Adam Kabak is on Double Bass. Consultant for the show - and additional lyrics - Rob Lester. Thursday October 31 Saturday November 2 Saturday November 30 Sunday December 1 All shows at 7 PM Don't Tell Mama 343 W. 46th St., NYC Reservations: 212-757-0788 $20 Cover + 2 Drink Minimum CASH ONLY (no credit cards) ($5 Off Cover for MAC, Cabaret Hotline, AEA-SAG/AFTRA, Seniors)

The incredible Joan Jaffe is excited to present her new show Joan Jaffe's FOOD - a smorgasbord of comedy and music. Joan was the WINNER -Best Musical Comedy Performer- 2012 MAC Award for her show Joan Jaffe's MAN-ha-ha-ha-TAN. Moon* of stage, screen and TV, she was ranked as one of The Top 15 in New York Cabaret 2010 by Kevin Scott Hall - Edgenewyork.com and was a 2010 MAC Award Nominee for her critically acclaimed show, Joan Jaffe Sings Funny... Her CD Joan Jaffe Sings Funny... received tremendous praise from her family - and exciting accolades from the press.

Joan has understudied some of the theatre's healthiest women, was featured with her late husband Hal Blankenship as Burt & Lizzie in the award winning film THE SAVAGES. Other recent films in which Joan was featured: Alex Tressor's award winning 74th & BROADWAY, Disney's ENCHANTED (Gentle Folk), THE PRODUCERS (Little Old Lady), APPROACHING UNION SQUARE (Mom). She appeared on Broadway in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and BAJOUR; Off-Broadway -(Mrs. Bucket) TROPHY WIFE; (Nellie Cohan) THE George M. Cohan REVUE, & YANKEE DOODLE BOY, to mention just a few. A veteran of tours, cabaret, films and commercials, TV appearances include soaps, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN, Comedy Central with Slovin & Allen, as well as live appearances with Slovin & Allen at COMEDY BELOW CANAL (92ndY Tribeca), UCB and Here. Producer and host of her stand-up comedy show, Joan Jaffe'S COMEDY ON SUNDAY for over three years. She and husband Hal Blankenship appeared with THE JOAN & HAL SHOW at the prestigious Friars Club four years in a row. She has written & directed several cabaret acts and is also the Performance Director of the Steps On Broadway (NYC) Vocal Performance Workshop for Dancers. Member: AEA, SAG-AFTRA, MAC *(moon - not a star - yet) www.joanjaffe.com