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The Christine Jorgensen Show

October 25, 2024

Donald Steven Olson’s "The Christine Jorgensen Show," a two-hander, focuses on the creation of her nightclub act.  Jorgensen (portrayed by Jesse James Keitel known for "Younger," "Queer as Folk" and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds") approaches showbiz veteran Myles Bell.  Mark Nadler, virtuoso pianist, cabaret superstar, and co-composer for this show, takes on the role of this quirky, energetic performer and songwriter. [more]

Saloons: Some Enchanted Evenings

May 14, 2016

Cabaret has always been a mixed bag. The golden age is gone. However, in today's schizo world of nightclubs, things are looking pretty good. It is a milieu unique in the entertainment industry. And, it continues to reinvent itself. The late cabaret critic Martin Schaeffer wrote in Back Stage in 1993,“There cannot be a better night of classic American music than a Bobby Short gig at The Carlyle.” He was right; especially if you're a purist of the Great American Songbook. [more]