Michael Rider: This ‘Ol House: Stories of a City Bear, Country Queen
November 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
An encore performance of a show about one man’s journey from the country to the city, featuring country/rock songs of the ‘70s and ‘80s, Broadway classics, and titles from the American Songbook. A benefit for SAGE, all cover charges from this show will be donated to support advocacy and services to LGBTQ+ Seniors.
MICHAEL RIDER presents the story of his odyssey from the family farm in Central Pennsylvania to the metropolis of New York City. “This ‘Ol House: Stories of a City Bear, Country Queen” is a collection of stories and songs detailing Rider’s journey of discovery from an awkward, out-of-place, gay boy in the country to an out, openly fabulous queen in the city. Rider shares his story through the songs of Stuart Hamblen, Jerry Herman, Henry Mancini, Stephen Sondheim, Jimmy Webb, and more!
“Rider charmed the audience with his creativity…a beautiful mix of nostalgia, bittersweet emotions, and celebration.” ~ CabaretScenes.org
“Original, funny, and emotionally revealing…bolstered by the singer’s charming personality and his singing talents.” ~ LavenderAfterDark.com
**Originally performed at Chelsea Table + Stage on February 9, 2024, followed by two encore performances at Green Room 42 in May, the performance on November 3rd will benefit SAGE, the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older people.**
“This ‘Ol House: Stories of a City Bear, Country Queen”
Sunday, November 3 @ 1:00 PM
(Doors open at 12:00 PM)
MICHAEL RIDER – Vocals
TRACY STARK – Musical Director
SKIP WARD – Bass
MIKE ROSENGARTEN – Guitar
DAVID SILLIMAN – Drums
Directed by LINA KOUTRAKOS
The GREEN ROOM 42, 570 Tenth Avenue, New York, NY 10036, Inside YOTEL, Fourth Floor
https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/
Tickets: $22 – $52 / food and beverages available (no minimum)
Michael Rider is a voice teacher, coach, performer, and music director with a specialty in music theater and cabaret techniques and the development of the music theater / CCM voice. He has been teaching in his private studio in New York City for nearly 15 years. He runs Your Broadway Voice (YourBroadwayVoice.com) and the Michael Rider Voice Studio (MichaelRiderVoice.com). Rider’s work focuses on professional performers and the emerging professional, helping to bridge the gap from the collegiate music theater programs to the wider world of theater production. He also works with non-binary and trans performers, helping them to find their true voices as they navigate the current landscape of the rapidly changing music theater world.
SAGE, founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, engages in powerful advocacy at the local, state, and national level to advance aging policies that improve the lives of all LGBTQ+ elders across the country. Visit sageusa.org for more information or to donate directly.