The Downstairs Cabaret Announces 14 Shows as Part of 2016 Winter Program
By: BWW News Desk Feb. 01, 2016
The Downstairs Cabaret is thrilled to announce 14 shows as part of its 2016 Winter Program, including several regional premieres, performing through the 3rd week in March.
At 3450 Winton Place, Brighton-Henrietta:
Scott & Puck
Where Culture and Conjuring Collide
Scott and Puck were finalists on America's Got Talent in season six and seven, respectively. This duo performs outrageous acts such as shooting each other with paintballs, eating needles and razorblades, making people float in the air, and seemingly reading the audiences' thoughts with extreme accuracy. All this in a show that demonstrates that if a white guy from Amish country, and a black guy from the streets of Roosevelt NY can find common ground, then everyone, regardless of their differences, has a chance of making the world a better place through empathy and understanding. Scott and Puck have performed at some of the nation's most prestigious venues and are exited to be bringing their unique brand of mind- blowing magic and smart, contemporary comedy to Rochester audiences.
Show times as follows: Wednesdays, February 3rd at 7:00pm & February 10 at 3:00pm and 7:00pm; Thursday, February 4th at 7:00pm; Friday, February 5th at 8:00pm; Saturday, February 6th at 4:00 pm and 8:00pm; Sunday, February 7th at 2:00pm.
General Admission Tickets are $30-$33 (discounts are available for seniors, students, military, groups, and DCT members). All performances will take place at 3450 Winton Place, Brighton (free parking, handicap accessible). This event is for ages 16 and up. For more information visit www.DownstairsCabaret.com. To make reservations call (585) 325-4370.
At 20 Windsor Street, downtown Rochester:
One Child Born: The Music of Laura Nyro
By Louis Greenstein and Kate Ferber - Directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt
Direct from Harvard, this acclaimed one-woman show celebrates the music and creative force of the late singer-songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer whose pop masterpieces - including "Eli's Comin'," "And When I Die," "Save the Country," and "Stoney End" - topped the charts in the '60s and '70s. As innovative as Regina Spektor, as intimate as Norah Jones, singer-musician-actor Kate Ferber digs into Laura Nyro's disarming song catalogue in this original tour-de-force. Between each classic song, Ferber portrays a character whose life was touched by Nyro's enduring music.
Show times are as follows: Thursday, February 11th at 7:00pm; Friday, February 12th at 8:00pm; Saturday, February 13th at 4:00pm and 8:00pm; and a Special Valentine's Day Performance on Sunday, February 14th at 3:00pm.
General Admission Tickets are $26-$29 (discounts are available for seniors, students, military, groups, and DCT members). All performances will take place at 20 Windsor Street, in downtown Rochester (free parking at the corner of East Main and Scio Streets). For more information visit www.DownstairsCabaret.com. To make reservations call (585) 325-4370.
At 3450 Winton Place, Brighton-Henrietta:
Come Fly with Me Featuring Brian De Lorenzo
Talent America's 2001 "Performer of the Year" Brian De Lorenzo presents an original show hailing one of the greatest singers of the American Songbook, Frank Sinatra, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Sinatra's birth. De Lorenzo whisks the audience through Sinatra's Songbook with stops in Rome, Paris, and Bombay, accompanied by a hot jazz trio - a sly mix of swing and romance featuring fresh arrangements of 'Old Blue Eyes' best tunes including "Fools Rush In," "The Best Is Yet To Come," and of course "Come Fly With Me." De Lorenzo will be making his appearance here in Rochester just before performing at the first ever International Cabaret Festival in New York City. De Lorenzo has performed extensively on both sides of the Atlantic, delighting international audiences and consistently winning awards for his recordings, and cabaret and theater performances. Rochester audiences may remember his performance in Mama, a Rainbow, here at the Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, which was nominated for an IRNEA (Independent Reviewers of New England Award).
Performance times are as follows: Friday, February 12th at 8:00pm; Saturday, February 13th at 4:00pm & 8:00pm; and a Special Valentine's Day Performance on February 14th at 2:00pm.
General Admission Tickets are $26-$29 (discounts are available for seniors, students, military, groups, and DCT members). All performances of Come Fly With Me will take place at 3450 Winton Place, Brighton (free parking, handicap accessible). For more information visit www.DownstairsCabaret.com. To make reservations call (585) 325-4370.
At 3450 Winton Place, Brighton-Henrietta:
Hot August Night
Featuring Dean Colley
There's not been a Neil Diamond tribute artist like Dean Colley, who has the extraordinary look, moves and sound of Neil himself. Backed by his stellar band, Dean takes the audience on a musical journey through the history of Neil Diamond and performs hits like "Cracklin' Rosie," "America," "Song Sung Blue," "Cherry Cherry," "Holly Holy," and other audience favorites from the Neil Diamond catalog.
Show times as follows: a Special Valentine's Day Performance on February 14th at 7:00pm; Monday, February 15th at 7:00pm; Thursday, February 25th at 7:00pm; Fridays, February 19th & 26th at 8:00pm; Saturdays, February 20th at 8:00pm & February 27th at 4:00pm and 8:00pm; Sundays, February 21st & 28th at 2:00pm.
General Admission Tickets are $30-$33, with discounts available for seniors, students, military, groups, and DCT members. All performances will take place at 3450 Winton Place, Brighton (free parking, handicap accessible). For more information visit www.DownstairsCabaret.com. To make reservations call (585) 325-4370.
At 20 Windsor Street, downtown Rochester:
Carney Magic: A show about Secrets, Mentors, and the Beauty of a Perfect Illusion
John Carney is widely acknowledged by his peers as one of the finest slight of hand performers in the world. Hollywood's Magic Castle more awards than anyone in their history, as well as the Academy of Magical Arts Performing Masters Fellowship. CarneyMagic is a theatre show that blends mind-blowing sleight of hand with intelligence, taste and wit, into a unique evening of pure entertainment. This is definitely NOT your typical "magic show". Carney's approach is smart, engaging, and often hilarious. You won't see any big boxes, tigers, dancing girls, or lasers. Just a quirky, likeable guy, cracking-wise and doing some pretty amazing things...all the while, you'll be laughing yourself silly!
Performance times as follows: Thursdays, February 18th & 25 at 7:00pm; Fridays, February 19th & 26th at 8:00pm; Saturdays, February 20th & 27th at 8:00pm; Sundays, February 21st & 28th at 2:00pm.
General admission tickets are $26-$29 with discounts available for seniors, students, military, groups, and DCT members. All performances will take place at 20 Windsor Street (free parking at the corner of East Main and Scio Streets). CarneyMagic is Adult Smart and Family Friendly, but best for ages 8 and up. For more information visit www.DownstairsCabaret.com. To make reservations call (585) 325-4370.
At 3450 Winton Place, Brighton-Henrietta:
John Denver's Rocky Mountain High
Featuring Jim Curry
Returning to the Downstairs Cabaret after a holiday season run that earned consistent standing ovations, John Denver's Rocky Mountain High celebrates the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters to ever grace the stage. The music of John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Acclaimed performer Jim Curry, whose voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story, has performed Denver's music in sold-out shows with renowned orchestras across the country and has emerged as today's top performer of Denver's vast legacy of multi-platinum hits.
Performance times as follows: Thursdays, March 3rd and 10th at 7:00pm; Fridays March 4th and 11th at 8:00pm; Saturdays, March 5th and 12th at 4:00pm and 8:00pm; and Sundays, March 6th and 13th at 2:00pm.
General admission tickets are $30-$33 with discounts available for seniors, students, military, groups, and DCT members. All performances will take place at 3450 Winton Place, Brighton (free parking, handicap accessible). For more information visit www.DownstairsCabaret.com. To make reservations call (585) 325-4370.
At 20 Windsor Street, downtown Rochester:
Men are from Mars?Women are from Venus LIVE!
One Weekend Only!
The Off-Broadway hit comedy Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus LIVE! is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers every thing from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but leaves audiences laughing and giggling like little kids! When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment.
Performance times as follows: Friday, March 4th at 8:00pm; Saturday March 5th at 4:00pm and 8:00pm; and Sunday March 6th at 2:00pm and 6:00pm.
General admission tickets are $30-$33 with discounts available for seniors, students, military, groups, and DCT members. All performances will take place at 20 Windsor Street, in downtown Rochester (free parking at the corner of East Main and Scio Streets). For more information visit www.DownstairsCabaret.com. To make reservations call (585) 325-4370.
At 3450 Winton Place, Brighton-Henrietta:
The Accidental Hero
A Remarkable Tribute to the Greatest Generation
The 11th inspirational return engagement to Rochester. The extraordinary true story of Matt Konop who grew up speaking Czech on a farm in Wisconsin, ashamed of his humble background. Thrown into WWII, he hits Omaha Beach, is a hero in the Battle of the Bulge and survives to the final days of the war. Then his story takes an epic turn when he is given the dangerous assignment to go behind enemy lines into Czechoslovakia. His life would never be the same, as one coincidence after another brings him face-to-face with his identity. What once was a source of shame becomes his greatest pride as he liberates the people of his grandparents' hometown - and they, in turn, liberate him. Told with color movie clips from WWII, vintage music and photos. World War II veterans admitted free for this production.
Performance times as follows: Thursday, March 17th at 7:00pm; Friday, March 18th at 8:00pm; Saturday, March 19th at 4:00pm and 8:00pm; and Sunday, March 20th at 2:00pm.
General admission tickets are $25 with discounts available for seniors, students, military, groups, and DCT members. All performances will take place at 3450 Winton Place, Brighton (free parking, handicap accessible). For more information visit www.DownstairsCabaret.com. To make reservations call (585) 325-4370.
At 3450 Winton Place, Brighton-Henrietta:
Fat Tuesday With: Jon Seiger
One Night Only!
Critically acclaimed trumpeter, vocalist, and pianist Jon Seiger, brings his expertise in New Orleans Jazz to the big stage in a celebration of the "Big Easy's" outrageous holiday. Joined by Rochester's Herk Hughes on trombone and banjo, and Eastman School's Mike Forfia and Eric Metzgar on bass and drums, respectively, Seiger will plunge the audience into the irrepressible spirit of Mardi Gras with classic songs such as Basin Street Blues, Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans, and Clementine. Seiger has played with Ella Fitzgerald and at Carnegie Hall and now brings his unique style and undeniable charm to the Downstairs Cabaret's Winton Place venue. Audiences are encouraged to join the revelry by dressing up and wearing masks to this New Orleans themed event.
Special One-Night-Only performance on (Fat) Tuesday, February 9th at 7:00pm.
General admission tickets are $25 with discounts available for seniors, students, military, groups, and DCT members. The performance will be held at 3450 Winton Place, Brighton (free parking, handicap accessible). For more information visit www.DownstairsCabaret.com. To make reservations call (585) 325-4370.
At 20 Windsor Street, downtown Rochester:
I Love You, I Hate You: The Many Faces of Love
Limited Engagement!
A special Valentine's Day performance featuring a collaboration debut between critically acclaimed Jazz front men Jon Seiger and saxophonist Karl Stabnau. This brand new show is an exploration of relationships, love, jazz, and songwriting throughout the decades? with more than a few surprises thrown in along the way. The show takes a musical journey, tracing jazz love songs from their roots in New Orleans, to the elegant sounds of swing and the Great American Songbook. A perfect date night show with a wink and a nod to all the beautiful bumps on the long road of Love.
Special Valentine's Day Performance on Sunday, February 14th at 7:00pm; with an Encore Performance on Tuesday, February 23rd at 7:00pm. Both performances will take place at 20 Windsor Street (free parking at the corner of East Main and Scio Streets).
General admission tickets are $25 with discounts available for seniors, students, military, groups, and DCT members. For more information visit www.DownstairsCabaret.com. To make reservations, call (585) 325?4370.
At 20 Windsor Street, downtown Rochester:
Bawdy Irish Ballads
With: Jon Seiger (a larger than life leprechaun)
Limited Engagement!
There once was a chap named Jon Seiger,
Who had the panache of a tiger,
His songs, stories, and boasts brought both laughter and toasts, And folks loved him with every fiber!
Local favorite Jon Seiger brings his encyclopedic knowledge of songs, and his experiences living across the pond, to downtown Rochester in this celebration of Irish songs, story telling, and of course, jokes of the racy, ribald, and even risque? nature. For those whose Irish Pride is inherited, and for those whose pride is simply seasonal, all audiences are guaranteed a rollicking time filled with laughter and song. Guinness available.
Performance times as follows: Saturday, March 12th at 8:00pm; A Special St. Patrick's Day Performance on Thursday, March 17th at 7:00pm; Friday, March 18th at 8:00pm; and Saturday, March 19th at 8:00pm.
General admission tickets are $25 with discounts available for seniors, students, military, groups, and DCT members. All performances will take place at 20 Windsor Street (free parking at the corner of East Main and Scio Streets). For more information visit www.DownstairsCabaret.com. To make reservations call (585) 325?4370.
At 20 Windsor Street, downtown Rochester:
Grove Place Jazz
Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, in association with Eastman School of Music jazz students, presents The Grove Place Jazz Project each Tuesday evening at 7:00pm. A different jazz ensemble is featured each week, showcasing the talents of Eastman School of Music students and other area jazz artisans.
Tickets are $10, with half price tickets available for DCT members, Grove Place Neighbors, and Eastman faculty, students and staff.
All performances will take place at 20 Windsor Street, in downtown Rochester (free parking at the corner of East Main and Scio Streets). For more information visit www.DownstairsCabaret.com. To make reservations call (585) 325?4370.
At 20 Windsor Street, downtown Rochester:
Matt Griffo
Award winning comedy musician Matt Griffo brings his "unique brand of witty and off-the-wall comedy" (Buzz OnStage) to Rochester on Monday, March 14th. Recently featured on Funny or Die and BuzzFeed, Matt Griffo is an up and coming musician and comedian. The Chicago Sun Times says "[Griffo's] songs are both toe-tapping and rib-tickling." His band joins him for this one-night-only romp, with Griffo on piano, ukulele, and vocals, and Marilynn Eguchi and Leyla Royale both on cello. Named one of TimeOut Chicago's top Sketchfest shows to see this year, the show includes audience favorite songs like "Flakey Friend" and International Songwriters Competition winner "Is This Gay Enough For You?".
A former Musical Director of Second City, Matt Griffo has performed at the Black Box Comedy Festival Atlanta, LA Comedy Festival, Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Big Little Comedy Fest Cleveland, Chicago Sketchfest, The Laugh Factory Chicago, and the Charleston Comedy Festival, and opened for Reggie Watts. He has co-created musicals ranging from Slamazons!, to the long-running hit Jersey Shore The Musical.
Griffo's One-Night-Only Performance will take place on Monday, March 14th, at 7:00pm, at 20 Windsor Street in downtown Rochester (free parking at the corner of East Main and Scio Streets).
General admission tickets are $15 with discounts available for seniors, students, military, groups, and DCT members. For more information visit www.DownstairsCabaret.com. To make reservations, call (585) 325- 4370.
At 3450 Winton Place, Brighton-Henrietta:
Roisin Dubh
Evening of Traditional Irish Music
One Night Only!
Roisin Dubh (pronounced: "Ro-sheen dove"/ translation: The Black Rose) is a unique school music program that performs the traditional music of Ireland in authentic traditional and contemporary styles. Since 2001, Ro?isi?n Dubh has performed more than 300 times, released four albums, and shared the stage with some of the top Irish musicians from our region and the world. Ro?isi?n Dubh was one of only four student ensembles from the U.S. invited to perform at the National Music Student Leadership Conference in Salt Lake City, and has been heard on NPR's famous Thistle & Shamrock, This group of talented young musicians play traditional Irish instruments including violin, guitar, mandolin, harp, bass, cello, percussion, flute, and "an army of whistles".
This Special One-Night-Only performance on Wednesday the 16th of March, at 7:00pm will be held at 3450 Winton Place, Brighton (free parking, handicap accessible). General admission tickets are $15 with discounts available for seniors, students, military, groups, and DCT members. For more information visit www.DownstairsCabaret.com. To make reservations call (585) 325-4370.
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