Jim Speake Brings SWEET LIFE THE SHOW to Don't Tell Mama

On Sunday September 25th and Saturday October 8th, Jim Speake brings back his acclaimed show, "Sweet Life the Show" to Don't Tell Mama. Both shows are at 4pm.

About "Sweet Life the Show": " Speake's performance was a standout......"It Amazes Me," sung with a great feeling of discovery......"Not The Boy Next Door," ... sung as a heart-rending ballad." Joe Regan Jr. for Theater Pizzaz

About Jim Speake: "His persona is kind of like Mister Rogers with an easy southern drawl..... his simple, honest delivery brought a lump to the throat.........Jim Speake's heart is clearly in the right place and we came to appreciate the songs in his more understated style. And that is the point of cabaret-bigger isn't always better." Kevin Scott Hall for the Bistro Awards

"exhilarating Cabaret" Jan Wallman for Nite Life Exchange

Jim's recording "Sweet Life" won the 2016 Lamott Friedman Recording Award given by MAC, the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs. He was also nominated for Best Male vocalist in 2015 by MAC.

About " Sweet Life" the recording: "... this album ranks with some of the better to come along in a while. The reason: truth. One of the best qualities a singer can have is being a truth-teller....He sings from his heart and that is what matters here.... Sweet Life marks a ten-year collaboration with Lennie Watts (Artistic Director/arrangements) and Steven Ray Watkins (Musical Director/piano/arrangements). Collectively, they have put out a CD to be proud of." John Hoglund for Cabaret Scenes Magazine

The show includes all of the songs from the MAC Award winning recording, "Sweet Life" and features music written by Cy Coleman, Loggins and Messina, Peter Allen, Barry Manilow, Neil Sedaka, Stephen Sondheim and more.

"Sweet Life the Show" is directed by Lennie Watts with musical direction by Steven Ray Watkins. The band features: Matt Scharfglass on bass, Donna Kelly on drums, Peter Calo on guitar with backup vocals by Karen Mack, Rachel Hanser, Wendy Russell, Steven Ray Watkins and Lennie Watts.

Both shows are at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street NY, NY 10036. There is a $15 cover plus a 2 drink minimum with a discount of $10 for MAC or AEA members plus a 2 drink minimum.

Reservations are strongly suggested. Call 212-757-0788 or go to www.donttellmamanyc.com. For more information go to www.jimspeake.com.

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