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SUMMARY:Rod Ferguson - Cult Classic
DESCRIPTION:“CULT CLASSIC” tells the story of how long ago\, in a faraway land\, a teenaged social outcast became obsessed with the film Muriel’s Wedding and used it as his guide to life. Yes\, it was none other than Rod Ferguson\, who set out on his own journey to find where he belongs. Laugh and learn\, as Rod shares how often he’s found himself on the path of joining a cult. At this point\, he’s got enough experience to start his own cult! You should join us! It will change your life! Musical Direction and Accompaniment by Jim Rice. Directed by Faith Prince. \nROD FERGUSON has spent the last decade as one of the Napoleon Room entertainers\, showcasing his infectious laugh and comedic flair as he combines his ridiculous stories with popular songs from Broadway\, Disney\, and the Great American Songbook. According to Broadway World\, Rod “should be headlining clubs\, cabarets\, and cruise ships all over the world\,” but so far he has been more geographically selective\, performing his cabaret shows in Boston\, Provincetown\, Rhode Island\, and New York. In addition to cabaret\, Rod has performed in stand-up and storytelling comedy shows in Boston and has done some theatre in New York. He also won a MAC Award for his cabaret show “MAN OVERBOARD!!!!” \nJIM RICE has been a favorite of the Napoleon Room for over a decade and his one-man shows have been performed at The Arctic Playhouse’s Cabaret Club in Providence\, RI as well as The Red Barn in Key West\, Florida. Jim regularly accompanies many of The Napoleon Room entertainers including: Valerie Sneade\, Colleen Powers\, Carol O’Shaughnessy and Jan Peters. \nIn addition to his work here at Club Café\, Jim is an accomplished and diverse conductor\, music director\, and arranger. Abroad\, Jim has been Conductor of the European tour of Ken Hill’s Phantom of the Opera and nationally\, Always Patsy Cline. Jim has performed in hundreds of theaters and concert halls throughout Europe and the United States and has performed in every state to date\, except Hawaii. \nJOSEPHINE’S in the NAPOLEON ROOM – The country’s best professionals and tomorrow’s rising stars singing JAZZ\, BROADWAY & MADCAP CABARET! RESERVATIONS strongly recommended.
URL:https://macnyc.com/event/rod-ferguson-cult-classic/
LOCATION:Josephine’s at Club Cafe\, 209 Columbus Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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SUMMARY:Manhattan Association of Cabarets presents MAC TO SCHOOL
DESCRIPTION:MANHATTAN ASSOCIATION OF CABARETS presents MAC TO SCHOOL\, SEPTEMBER 26 & 27\, 2026!\n\n\nMAC TO SCHOOL 2026\, Saturday and Sunday\, September 26 and 27\, 9:00 am – 6:30 pm at Don’t Tell Mama NYC and Open Jar Studios\, 1601 Broadway at 48th Street in Manhattan. \nFor more information and to register: macnyc.com/mac-to-school-2026 \nThe Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) announces the 11th year of its MAC TO SCHOOL weekend event. The Art of Cabaret: From Story to Stage is a two-day interactive cabaret symposium featuring master classes\, interactive workshops and panel discussions exploring all aspects of creating your cabaret show. Work with Cabaret Masters\, including Lennie Watts\, Jan Prokop\, David Sabella\, Gregory Toroian\, Geoff Stoner\, Mary Saunders-Barton\, Tracy Stark\, Mike Rosengarten\, Natalie Douglas and more! \nMAC TO SCHOOL is open to MAC Members and Non-Members.\nFlat registration fee for MAC Members: $100\nRegistration fee for Non-Members: $175\nOR\nJoin MAC for only $65 (basic level) for a full-year membership to take advantage of the deeply discounted MAC Member price of only $100 for the entire MAC to School weekend and enjoy all the benefits of MAC membership throughout the year! \nThe registration fee is good for admission to all MAC to School events. Tuition is the same regardless of how many sessions you attend. Register early\, as opportunities to participate in interactive sessions are determined on a first come\, first served basis! Registration closes on September 25.
URL:https://macnyc.com/event/manhattan-association-of-cabarets-presents-mac-to-school/
LOCATION:Don’t Tell Mama\, 343 West 46th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lionel R. Shockness: AWAKENINGS(s)…Mixologist to Psychologist
DESCRIPTION:Lionel R. Shockness returns to Don’t Tell Mama with his new solo show Awakening(s)…Mixologist to Psychologist. Featuring the music of Stephen Sondheim\, Stephen Schwartz\, David Shire\, Johnny Mercer and more\, Shockness is joined by Musical Director and Arranger Gregory Toroian on piano\, Tom Hubbard on bass\, and David Silliman on drums. Directed by Lina Koutrakos. \nWhat happens when a 33-year-old bartender returns to college to study law—and instead discovers his life’s calling as a Psychotherapist? \nAwakening(s)…Mixologist to Psychologist is an evening of music\, storytelling\, laughter\, and heartfelt reflection inspired by more than three decades of helping people navigate love\, loss\, conflict\, reconciliation\, and the lifelong journey of becoming whole. Through unforgettable stories and songs\, Shockness shares how counseling hundreds of couples transformed not only the lives of his clients\, but his own—making him a better husband\, father\, and compassionate activist. Along the way\, he invites audiences to laugh\, reflect\, and perhaps recognize pieces of their own lives in his. \nExperience an intimate evening with a performer whose rich\, soulful voice has been described as a blend of Barry White and Luther Vandross\, in a show that reminds us that the most profound relationships are often the ones that awaken us to ourselves. \n“Thirty-plus years of counseling couples taught me that love isn’t something we find—it’s something we practice. Join me for an evening of music\, laughter\, and reflections from a life spent helping people love each other a little better. Relationships transform the people who are willing to learn from them.” ~ Lional R. Shockness \nNew York City native Lionel R. Shockness\, a longtime fixture on the city’s cabaret scene\, has appeared at Sweetwater’s\, The Duplex\, Pangea\, and Don’t Tell Mama\, where he presented three solo shows directed by Helen Baldassare with musical direction by Gregory Toroian: Here’s to Life!\, Both Sides Now\, and Being Here and Keeping It Real. \nLionel R. Shockness: AWAKENINGS(s)…Mixologist to Psychologist \nDon’t Tell Mama\, 343 W. 46th Street\, NYC \ndonttellmamanyc.com / (212) 757-0788 \n$25 Cover / $20 MAC + $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person \nFood menu available. CASH ONLY. No credit cards. \nThursday\, September 24\, 7pm (Doors Open at 6:15pm) \nhttps://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/show/lionel-r-shockness-awakenings/ \nSunday\, September 27\, 4pm (Doors Open at 3:15pm) \nhttps://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/show/lionel-r-shockness-awakenings-2/ \nWednesday\, October 7\, 7pm (Doors Open at 6:15pm) \nhttps://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/show/lionel-r-shockness-awakenings-3/
URL:https://macnyc.com/event/lionel-r-shockness-awakeningssmixologist-to-psychologist-2/
LOCATION:Don’t Tell Mama\, 343 West 46th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rod Ferguson – Cult Classic
DESCRIPTION:“CULT CLASSIC” tells the story of how long ago\, in a faraway land\, a teenaged social outcast became obsessed with the film Muriel’s Wedding and used it as his guide to life. Yes\, it was none other than Rod Ferguson\, who set out on his own journey to find where he belongs. Laugh and learn\, as Rod shares how often he’s found himself on the path of joining a cult. At this point\, he’s got enough experience to start his own cult! You should join us! It will change your life! Musical Direction and Accompaniment by Jim Rice. Directed by Faith Prince. \nROD FERGUSON has spent the last decade as one of the Napoleon Room entertainers\, showcasing his infectious laugh and comedic flair as he combines his ridiculous stories with popular songs from Broadway\, Disney\, and the Great American Songbook. According to Broadway World\, Rod “should be headlining clubs\, cabarets\, and cruise ships all over the world\,” but so far he has been more geographically selective\, performing his cabaret shows in Boston\, Provincetown\, Rhode Island\, and New York. In addition to cabaret\, Rod has performed in stand-up and storytelling comedy shows in Boston and has done some theatre in New York. He also won a MAC Award for his cabaret show “MAN OVERBOARD!!!!” \nJIM RICE has been a favorite of the Napoleon Room for over a decade and his one-man shows have been performed at The Arctic Playhouse’s Cabaret Club in Providence\, RI as well as The Red Barn in Key West\, Florida. Jim regularly accompanies many of The Napoleon Room entertainers including: Valerie Sneade\, Colleen Powers\, Carol O’Shaughnessy and Jan Peters. \nIn addition to his work here at Club Café\, Jim is an accomplished and diverse conductor\, music director\, and arranger. Abroad\, Jim has been Conductor of the European tour of Ken Hill’s Phantom of the Opera and nationally\, Always Patsy Cline. Jim has performed in hundreds of theaters and concert halls throughout Europe and the United States and has performed in every state to date\, except Hawaii. \nJOSEPHINE’S in the NAPOLEON ROOM – The country’s best professionals and tomorrow’s rising stars singing JAZZ\, BROADWAY & MADCAP CABARET! RESERVATIONS strongly recommended.
URL:https://macnyc.com/event/rod-ferguson-cult-classic-2/
LOCATION:Josephine’s at Club Cafe\, 209 Columbus Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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SUMMARY:Natasha Castillo: Darin to Be Different…The Not So Splish-Splashy Side of Bobby Darin
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows the hits. Few know the whole story. Through inventive new arrangements and engaging storytelling\, Natasha Castillo explores the lesser-known life and music of Bobby Darin in Darin to Be Different…The Not So Splish-Splashy Side of Bobby Darin. \nCome discover the restless artist\, passionate thinker\, and fearless innovator behind the fame. Discover the surprises\, struggles\, and triumphs that shaped one of America’s most versatile performers in an evening that goes far beyond “Splish Splash.” \nVocalist: Natasha Castillo \nDirected by Lennie Watts \nMusical Direction: Ted Stafford \nBack-up vocals: Ted Stafford\, Evelyn Sullivan \nBass: George Rush \nPercussion: Don Kelly \n“Her voice is always remarkably unblemished\, with great clarity. ” ~ Jed Ryan\, Lavender After Dark \n“Always adorable and completely lovable.” ~ Stephen Mosher\, Broadway World \n$20 Cover Charge plus a $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person\nMAC Members: $15 Cover Charge plus a $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person\nFood Menu Available\, CASH ONLY \nRunning Time Approximately 65 Minutes \nSunday\, September 27th @7PM (Doors Open at 6:15pm) \nhttps://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/show/natasha-castillo-darin-to-be-different/ \nSunday\, October 11th @4PM (Doors Open at 3:15pm) \nhttps://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/show/natasha-castillo-darin-to-be-different-2/ \nSaturday\, October 24th @7PM (Doors Open at 6:15pm) \nhttps://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/show/natasha-castillo-darin-to-be-different-3/
URL:https://macnyc.com/event/natasha-castillo-darin-to-be-different/
LOCATION:Don’t Tell Mama\, 343 West 46th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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