Michael Rider presents the story of his odyssey from the family farm in Central Pennsylvania to the metropolis of New York City. 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. The show is directed by Lina Koutrakos with musical director Tracy Stark on piano, Skip Ward on bass, Mike Rosengarten on guitar, and David Silliman on drums. Originally performed at Chelsea Table + Stage on February 9, 2024, followed by two encore performances at The Green Room 42, May 29 and November 3, 2024.
“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
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 nearly 15 years. He runs Your Broadway Voice (YourBroadwayVoice.com) and the Michael Rider Voice Studio (MichaelRiderVoice.com). Rider’s work focuses on professional performers and the emerging professional, helping to bridge the gap from the collegiate music theater programs to the wider world of theater production. He also works with non-binary and trans performers, helping them to find their true voices as they navigate the current landscape of the rapidly changing music theater world.
This ‘Ol House: Stories of a City Bear, Country Queen
Wednesday, February 26 @ 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:15 PM)
Michael Rider - Vocals
Tracy Stark - Musical Director
Skip Ward - Bass
Mike Rosengarten - Guitar
David Silliman - Drums
Directed by Lina Koutrakos
Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th Street, NYC 10036
$20 cover + $20 minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person
Food menu available. CASH ONLY. No credit cards.
Reservations: https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/8792-michael-rider
