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Elvira Tortora: The Bookmaker’s Daughter
February 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
See ELVIRA TORTORA in her solo debut, THE BOOKMAKER’S DAUGHTER, the story of her childhood as the daughter of a bookie living and raising a family in Brooklyn. Tortora tells her story through the songs of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, John Kander and Fred Ebb, Frank Loesser, Stephen Sondheim, and more songs spanning the 1960s through 2001. Featuring musical director/arranger GREGORY TOROIAN on piano, the show is directed by LINA KOUTRAKOS. Following 4 SOLD OUT performances, TWO DATES HAVE BEEN ADDED for 2024!
Before announcing publicly, reservations are being OFFERED FIRST to MAC Members with a MAC DISCOUNT!
“Absolutely exquisite in every way…Tortora has the old school moxie that any of us born and raised in the boroughs know and love. There’s an honesty and quality surrounding her that makes you a part of her family…And then there’s Tortora’s magnificent voice!” ~ NiteLifeExchange.com
“A vivid re-creation of a very specific time, place, and culture in American history…a story full of heritage, humor, heart, and happy endings.” ~ LavendarAfterDark.com
“One of the most original, authentic, and real stories being told on the cabaret stages today…the show to see this season.” ~ BroadwayWorld.com
“A warm and often hilarious account of growing up with a Brooklyn bookie dad.” ~ BistroAward.com
THE BOOKMAKER’S DAUGHTER
Saturday, January 27 at 8:00 PM (doors open at 7:15 PM)
Thursday, February 1 at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:15 PM)
DON’T TELL MAMA
343 W 46th St, NYC
Food menu available. CASH ONLY. No credit cards.