The NYFOS Presents A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU!, 12/15

The New York Festival of Song's annual tradition, "A Goyishe Christmas to You!" returns Monday, December 15, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. at HENRY's Restaurant as part of the 2014-15 NYFOS After Hours cabaret series.

An instant classic, the program-devised and premiered by Steven Blier at HENRY's in 2010, where it provoked a delirium of excitement-consists of Yuletide songs entirely written by Jewish composers, from the wickedly funny to the meltingly beautiful.

From Frank Loesser's "Baby It's Cold Outside" to Adolphe Adam's "Oh Holy Night,"Jay Livingston and Ray Evans' "Silver Bells" to Walter Kent's "I'll Be Home For Christmas," the popular Yuletide songbook is packed with countless contributions by Jewish songwriters on behalf of their goyishe counterparts.
Now in its fifth incarnation, a stunning caliber of artists, including new faces this year, join NYFOS Artistic Director and pianist Steven Blier for the intimate and playful occasion. Mezzo-soprano Wallis Giunta and tenor Ben Bliss make their first appearances in this winter tradition, while NYFOS welcomes back Goyishe stalwarts John Brancy, Joshua Jeremiah, Alex Mansoori and cantor Joshua Breitzer, with clarinetist Alan Kay providing a touch of Klezmer authenticity.

There is a $10 cover and reservations are required
by calling 212-866-0600. Walk-ins are always welcome at the bar.

About NYFOS After Hours

In February 2010 at HENRY's Restaurant on the Upper West Side, an informal world-class cabaret series began, springing out of a personal friendship between NYFOS Artistic Director Steven Blier and restaurant owner Henry Rinehart.

Eventually dubbed NYFOS After Hours, these highly popular late-night-and unamplified-concerts entertain diners with superlative voices in a mix of freshly created shows and revivals of past programs. The cream of New York's rising talent joins some of the city's most illustrious singers and actors, accompanied by Blier at the piano.

Blier is also the master of ceremonies, and it's his "deliciously witty introductions" that "sew the parts together," writes The New York Times. The Washington Post marvels at his "uncanny way of putting together a seemingly diverse program of songs-including Broadway classics and pop-under a single unifying theme."

NYFOS After Hours is presented as part of the restaurant's ongoing series, Sing for Your Supper @ HENRY's. Henry Rinehart says: "All of us at HENRY's are thrilled to host this series with Steven Blier and NYFOS. NYFOS is one of New York's great cultural institutions and Steven is a dear friend. Together we will continue to present Broadway's most intimate night of song to packed houses."

Photo Courtesy of the NYFOS

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