Countdown to the New Year With FUNF at The Media Theatre, 12/31
On New Year's Eve the Media Theatre's Crystal Room will bring in 2010 while at the same time premiering a new performance space to be known as The 104 East Cabaret.
The first performance at 104 East will be "FÜNF", a stimulating cabaret featuring five sultry vocalists who will entertain a crowd of adults over 21. Three of the vocalists were seen in this year's critically acclaimed "Show Boat" and are currently in "The Wizard of Oz": John Jarboe, Patrick Ludt, and Corrine Grosser. Kemper Florin, also of "Show Boat", will join them as well as Therese Walden Murphy who is the theatre's voice class instructor.Jesse Cline, the theatre's Artistic Director, conceived the New Year's Eve cabaret and will direct the performance. "We are bringing in 2010 with a new vision," Cline explained. "Audiences who have been hoping for edgier pieces will enjoy the celebration as well as the future offerings to be featured at The 104 East Cabaret." "The New Year's Eve celebration embraces all relationships," Cline said. " It's the perfect place to be bringing in 2010 with the oNe You love or the oNe You would like to know better.""FÜNF" will begin at 10pm on December 31. Songs include selections from " Elton John's Aida", "The Full Monty", and "The Wild Party" as well as classics written by Stephen Sondheim and Richard Rodgers. Those who purchase tickets at $50 per person will receive one free beverage and a champagne toast at midnight. The Media Theatre will have a regular cabaret schedule at "104 East" starting in January.
