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Kenneth Gartman Returns to Don't Tell Mama with 'A BALLSY CHRISTMAS' Open Mic Today

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Kenneth Gartman returns to Don't Tell Mama tonight, Monday, December 16th to host his 5th Annual Holiday Open Mic - A BALLSY CHRISTMAS WITH KENNETH.

This 90 minute holiday open mic aspires to be one of the funniest and possibly most offensive shows of the holiday season featuring some of Cabaret and Broadway's great talents. Only up-tempo, funny and/or ballsy material allowed, plus there will be some festive holiday sing-alongs. In addition to hosting, Gartman will be tickling the ivories. Joining him on drums will be Matt VanderEnde and John Miller on bass.

The show is set for tonight, Monday, December 16th @ 9:15 pm at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC 10036. NO Cover +2 drink minimum (cash only). Donations will be accepted as we pass the Santa hat. Reservations: 212-757-0788 (after 4 pm) or online at www.donttellmamanyc.com.

Kenneth Gartman (Host/Pianist) - Theatre: Inner Voices III: Arlington (Off-Broadway); Bryan Putnam's The ToyMaker (Eugene O'Neill Theater Conference, 2012); Zapata! The Musical (NYMF2012) and subsequent cast recording; Once Removed, a new musical with music by Graham Russell of Air Supply; Show Choir! the Musical (NYMF2010); The ToyMaker (NYMF2009) and subsequent cast recording; Trouble in Shameland (FringeNYC) and subsequent cast recording. Cabaret/Concerts: Rev. Yolanda's Old Time Gospel Hour, Joshing Around, Unity Benefit Concerts, Concerts for City Greens, Cabaret Cares, The Salon Open Mic(Host/Co-Host), A Ballsy Christmas Open Mic (Host). Singer/Performer: Kenneth Gartman...Not Like the Other Cavemen (cabaret debut), National Tour of The Music Man; Side by Side by Sondheim; Simply Sondheim LIVE! (BBC Broadcast); and A New York Songbook: Way Off Broadway. For more information, visit www.KennethGartman.com.

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