Elvira Tortora: The Bookmaker’s Daughter

ELVIRA TORTORA, 2024 Bistro-Award Winner and MAC Award Nominee, in an encore performance of THE BOOKMAKER’S DAUGHTER, Saturday, OCTOBER 5, 8:00 PM at Don’t Tell Mama! ELVIRA TORTORA tells the story of her childhood as the daughter of a bookie living and raising a family in Brooklyn through the songs of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, John Kander and Fred Ebb, Frank Loesser, Stephen Sondheim, and more. Directed by LINA KOUTRAKOS, with Musical Director GREGORY TOROIAN.

THE BOOKMAKER’S DAUGHTER
DON’T TELL MAMA, 343 W 46th St, NYC

*Saturday, October 5 at 8:00 PM (doors open at 7:15 PM)
https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/8403-elvira-tortora-the-bookmaker-s-daughter-10-5-24
$20 cover ($15 MAC MEMBERS) + $20 minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person
Food menu available. CASH only

“One of the most original, authentic, and real stories being told on the cabaret stages today…the show to see this season.” ~ BroadwayWorld.com

“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

“A warm and often hilarious account of growing up with a Brooklyn bookie dad.” ~ BistroAward.com