Music has a way of pointing us in the right direction — if we’re willing to listen. In her solo cabaret debut, Janice McCune shares the songs that have nudged, challenged, and encouraged her along the way. With warmth and wit, she explores the magic of letting music be her guide. With musical director John Fischer on piano, Chris "Bones" Bonner on bass, Zachary Eldridge on drums, Let’s Start Tomorrow Tonight! features songs of Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, Stephen Sondheim, Rod Temperton and more! Directed by Lennie Watts. SHOWTIMES: Thursday, April 24 @ 7:00 pm; Tuesday, April 29 @ 7:00 pm; Saturday, May 3 @ 1:00 pm Janice McCune was born to sing! In her early years in Connecticut, McCune went from church and school choirs to community musical theater and weekly jazz jams. In NYC, from 2007-2017, she performed in group shows at Don't Tell Mama and The Duplex via Helen Baldassare's Cabaret Performance Workshop. In 2018, she was a finalist in the 5th Annual "Tomatoes Got Talent" at Triad Theater, produced by The Three Tomatoes, a digital lifestyle magazine for “women who aren’t kids.” In 2022, she was a Cabaret Fellow at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center and began performing with Singnasium's Cab Lab. In addition to multiple group shows in NYC, McCune has performed at The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown, CT, with the Dave Sergio Jazz Trio, and at Act2PV in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with the Fiesta De Cabaret Workshop. Don’t Tell Mama 343 W. 46th Street, NYC 10036 https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/ $20 cover ($15 MAC Members) + $20 minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person Food menu available. CASH ONLY. No credit cards. Thursday, April 24 @ 7:00 pm (seating from 6:15) https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/8518-janice-mccune-let-s-start-tomorrow-tonight-4-24-25 Tuesday, April 29 @ 7:00 pm (seating from 6:15) https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/8519-janice-mccune-let-s-start-tomorrow-tonight-4-29-25 Saturday, May 3 @ 1:00 pm (seating from 12:15) https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/8520-janice-mccune-let-s-start-tomorrow-tonight-5-3-25
Cast and Creative team for Janice McCune: Let’s Start Tomorrow Tonight! at Don't Tell Mama
Cast
Janice McCune
Vocalist
Janice McCune, in her early years as a vocalist in Connecticut, went from church and school choirs to community musical theater and weekly jazz jams. In NYC, from 2007-2017, she performed in group shows at Don't Tell Mama and The Duplex via Helen Baldassare's Cabaret Performance Workshop. In 2018, she was a finalist in the 5th Annual "Tomatoes Got Talent" at Triad Theater, produced by The Three Tomatoes, a digital lifestyle magazine for “women who aren’t kids.” In 2022, she was a Cabaret Fellow at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center and began performing with Singnasium's Cab Lab. In addition to multiple group shows in NYC, McCune has performed at The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown, CT, with the Dave Sergio Jazz Trio, and at Act2PV in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with the Fiesta De Cabaret Workshop.
John Fischer
Musical Director/Piano
John Fischer is a music director, pianist, vocal coach and teacher with decades of experience working with top Broadway and cabaret artists, including Tony winners Ali Stroker, Alice Ripley, Tony nominee Emily Skinner, and many more. He was the music director of Broadway's Rising Stars at The Town Hall for 14 seasons, where he also worked on numerous Broadway Originals concerts. He spent 7 seasons as music director for the highly acclaimed musical theatre program at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in the Berkshires, and his last season saw him working hand in hand with Stephen Schwartz and Chet Walker on the creation of a new ballet, The Boy on the Roof. In NYC, he is a regular fixture at 54 Below, music directing everything from Sinatra to Streisand, and as the MD for the long-running series, Sondheim Unplugged. Recent highlights include Ali Stroker’s sold out American Songbook concert at Lincoln Center, Alice & Emily’s Unattached at 54 Below, and the 25th Anniversary Concert of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, part of the award winning 54 Sings series for which he also music directed Applause, Mack & Mabel, and Kiss of the Spiderwoman. He currently teaches at Singnasium, ApplauseNY, and also does private coaching. He has been on staff at AMDA, HB Studios, The New School, the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, and the Growing Studio.
Chris Bonner
Bass
Chris Bonner is a bassist, educator, and producer with a diverse musical career. He regularly performs with The Polka Brothers and has appeared on Broadway in Jagged Little Pill. Chris also plays with The Buffalo Band, known for their concept album “Per Aspera Ad Astra.” His bass work can be heard in films like Eli Roth’s Clown and Robot and Frank. He’s also collaborated with acclaimed artists such as Bryan Perri, Grace McLean, Teal Wicks, and Amanda Jane Cooper.
Zachary Eldridge
Drums
Zachary Eldridge, dummer-percussionist, can be heard from the studio, the stage, and the pit. He can also be seen on various TV shows and internationally, supporting numerous incredible artists, including Clinton Curtis, The Polka Brothers, America’s Sweethearts, The Midtown Men, The Blaire Reinhard Band, and many more. Throughout New York City, Zack performs in venues ranging from Firehouse Space to Carnegie Hall and everywhere in between. He also music directs and produces music for many artists, quickly becoming a familiar face behind the music.
Creative Team
Lennie Watts
Director
Lennie Watts is a 19-time MAC, 5-time Backstage Bistro, and 3-time Nightlife Award-winner. Recognized as an outstanding vocalist, director, producer, and booking manager, he has been active in the New York cabaret scene for over 30 years. In addition to directing in small cabaret venues, he has directed events at Symphony Space, Town Hall, BB King’s, and Sony Hall. As an actor, he has toured nationally and internationally with productions of The Music Man (Marcellus) and The Wizard Of Oz (Lion). Other roles: Man in Chair (The Drowsy Chaperone) Pseudolus (A Funny Thing...), Herod (Jesus Christ Superstar), Nicely Nicely Johnson (Guys and Dolls), Jinx (Forever Plaid), Crumpet (Santaland Diaries). He has performed at Town Hall in several concerts, including Broadway Unplugged and Broadway By The Year, 1949, and can be heard on the cast recordings of both shows. As a theater director, he has directed productions of Godspell, Dames at Sea, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Phantom. Watts is the creator and Artistic Director of Singnasium, a nonprofit vocal school in New York City. He is an Adjunct Professor at Marymount Manhattan College, and has been a Master Teacher at The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center for the last 10 years. David Finkle of The Village Voice calls him "A one man cabaret army!" He appeared on The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and released his debut CD I Want...You Want, in 2000. He served as the President of MAC for 11 years, and is currently on the advisory board. He was recently named one of “The 50 Most Influential People in New York Cabaret” by Nightlife Exchange. Singnasium.org
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