Michael Rider: This ‘Ol House: Stories of a City Bear, Country Queen

MICHAEL RIDER shares the story of his odyssey from the family farm in Central Pennsylvania to the metropolis of New York City, on SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1:00 PM at DON’T TELL MAMA! 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.

Musical Director TRACY STARK on Piano

SKIP WARD on Bass

MIKE ROSENGARTEN on Guitar

DAVID SILLIMAN on Drums

Directed by LINA KOUTRAKOS

This MAC Award-nominated debut show was originally performed at Chelsea Table + Stage on February 9, 2024, followed by The Green Room 42, on May 29 and November 3, 2024, and Don’t Tell Mama on February 26, 2025.

“Rider charmed the audience with his creativity…a beautiful mix of nostalgia, bittersweet emotions, and celebration.” ~ Cabaret Scenes

“Original, funny, and emotionally revealing…bolstered by the singer’s charming personality and his singing talents.” ~ Lavender After Dark

This ‘Ol House: Stories of a City Bear, Country Queen

SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1:00 PM

(doors open at 12:15 PM)

DON’T TELL MAMA
343 W. 46th Street, NYC 10036
$15 cover + $20 minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person
Food menu available. CASH ONLY. No credit cards.
Reservations: https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/9152-michael-rider-this-ol-house-6-28-25

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 16 years. He runs Your Broadway Voice (YourBroadwayVoice.com) and the Michael Rider Voice Studio (MichaelRiderVoice.com).