ROAD TO JOY Starring Paul Fraccalvieri Opens In November

Paul Fraccalvieri, best known for his quick-witted sense of humor and leading man voice, brings a mixture of mirth and music in THE ROAD TO JOY at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street NYC) on Saturdays, November 3rd and 10th at 7 PM, Sundays, November 4th and 11th at 3 PM. It was reading The Book of Joy which details the friendship between the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu that inspired Paul to create this original one-man cabaret show.

Initially, Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and well-known world spiritual leaders Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama convened over 5 days in what Paul describes as "a joy summit that evolved out of their deep friendship with a purpose to share their stories of great personal adversity and renewal. The result was a shared message: "...to have joy yourself, you must bring joy to others."

Paul's creative team includes director Lina Koutrakos and music director David Gaines. A multi-award winning composer, performer, director and MAC Award winner, Ms. Koutrakos has headlined at Feinstein's/54 Below, Joe's Pub, Iridium Jazz Club and B.B. King Blues Club. Mr. Gaines has served as music director for such notables as Karen Mason, Andrea Marcovicci, Penny Fuller as well as performed at Carnegie Hall, Town Hall and BAM. Produced by A.J.K

Artists, Paul's one-man show evokes a musical synergy creating a transformational cabaret venue which Mr. Fraccalvieri characterizes as "filled with an intertwining blend of music from the Great American Songbook and humor implicitly focusing on the 8 pillars outlined in The Book of Joy: an occasion to share the journey of my life including my childhood, the era of "Don't ask, don't tell" (some squealed instead) and a multitude of life-altering moments that demonstrate the possibility of enduring and countering despair with compassion and humor on THE ROAD TO JOY."

Paul Fraccalvieri's theatrical credits include appearances in regional stock theatre, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway in such roles as Emile de Becque in SOUTH PACIFIC, Freddie in MY FAIR LADY, Teen Angel in GREASE and recently Off-Broadway as the Captain in the musical comedy SGT. STUBBY THE AMERICAN WAR DOG MUSICAL. He received a nomination for Best Actor The West Village Music Festival for his role in GALILEO THE MUSICAL and a JOSEPHINE nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of Emil de Becque in 2016. Concert appearances include performances with VIVA VOCE and TRUNK SONGS, a collection of songs written by 92 year-old songwriter and composer Philip Springer, best known for his hit Christmas song "Santa Baby", songs written for such luminaries as Frank Sinatra and music for TV and Film.

Reservations for THE ROAD TO JOY can be made at Don't Tell Mama (212-757-0788) after 4 PM or online at www.donttellmamanyc.com