On the eve of Frank Sinatra’s birthday, Christy Trapp gets "frank" with a woman's perspective on a man's perspective, in this encore performance of a new show about Sinatra's standards and double standards. Christy Trapp taps into the Frank Sinatra songbook and Rat Pack repertoire ("All The Way," "One For My Baby," "Nice ‘N’ Easy," "Wives and Lovers," "I’m a Fool to Want You") with a 21st Century spin and a sly eye on the lyrics that may or may not have stood the test of time. Award-winning musical director Alex Rybeck leads the trio, featuring Ray Kilday on bass and Rex Benincasa on drums, with direction by award-winning director Jeff Harnar. The Tender Trapp debuted at Don't Tell Mama on Saturday, April 26, followed by performances on April 30 and May 31. The Tender Trapp: Christy Trapp sings Frank Sinatra Thursday, December 11, 7:00 PM (Seating from 6:15 PM) Christy Trapp vocals Musical Director Alex Rybeck on piano Ray Kilday on bass Rex Benincasa on drums Directed by Jeff Harnar DON'T TELL MAMA 343 W 46th St, NYC $20 cover ($15 MAC Members) + $20 minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person Food Menu available. CASH ONLY. No credit cards. RESERVATIONS: https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/9533-christy-trapp-the-tender-trapp-12-11-25 Frank Sinatra, born December 12, 1915, was an iconic American singer, actor, and producer. Sinatra’s smooth voice and impeccable phrasing made him one of the best selling music artists of all time. He became a cultural icon through his remarkable career that spanned over 5 decades. He was loved not only for his voice but for his ability to evoke deep emotions through his songs, becoming the soundtrack to countless memories and moments of personal connection. Sinatra’s blend of vulnerability and swagger made him beloved by generations of fans, leaving an indelible mark on music and popular culture.
Cast and Creative team for The Tender Trapp: Christy Trapp sings Frank Sinatra at Don't Tell Mama
Cast
Christy Trapp
Vocalist
CHRISTY TRAPP has performed her cabaret shows across the country with stops at Don’t Tell Mama’s-NYC, The Metropolitan Room-NYC, Davenport’s-Chicago, The Stage at KDHX, St. Louis, MO, Germano’s Cabaret- Baltimore, Md, Maggie’s Cabaret- Washington, DC, Rams Head- Annapolis, Md, Classic Theatre of Maryland, and many other venues, Artist Series, Theaters, Corporate Events, and Fundraisers.
Alex Rybeck
Musical Director/Pianist
ALEX RYBECK is an award-winning pianist, arranger and composer, with credits on Broadway, on recordings, in concert halls and cabarets. Among recent recordings are “To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim” (Grammy nomination) and “A Collective Cy: Jeff Harnar Sings Cy Coleman.” His orchestrations for Karen Mason’s recording of “Hold Me” helped earn it a Daytime Emmy, and his original song “What a Funny Boy He Is” was recorded by Nancy LaMott. He has worked with an eclectic array of celebrities, including Eartha Kitt, Burt Bacharach, Roberta Peters, Jane Oliver, Kitty Carlisle Hart, Faith Prince, Sutton Foster, Marni Nixon, Karen Akers, Lee Roy Reams, Clint Holmes and Donna McKechnie, to name but a few. He has written songs with Michael Stewart, Carol Hall, Ira Gasman, John Forster, Sally Mayes, and Bob Levy, among others. He is currently touring with Ann Talman’s award-winning show, “Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile.”
Ray Kilday
Bassist
RAY KILDAY, bassist, has numerous Broadway credits including Bandstand, Carousel, Holiday Inn, Newsies, Follies, Dr. Zhivago, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Marie Christine, Blood Brothers, and Grand Hotel. Ray has performed and recorded with many fine singers including a twenty year run with Blossom Dearie which included performing at The White House for the program In Performance at The White House for PBS. He has also performed with Leslie Uggams, Bernadette Peters, Donna McKechnie, Tommy Tune, and Audra McDonald. Other television credits include The Today Show, Smash, and Mozart In the Jungle. Ray's recording credits also include numerous cast albums, film scores, and jingles.
Rex Benincasa
Drummer
REX BENINCASA is a world music specialist. As a drummer and percussionist, he has performed with ALBA Consort, Ensemble Caprice, The Bishop’s Band, Seraphic Fire, The Sebastians, Flamenco Latino, Carlota Santana Spanish Dance, Zorongo Flamenco Dance, the Grammy Orchestra, and the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. He has recorded CDs and movie soundtracks for numerous artists including Philip Glass, Sesame Street, NFL Films, Angelica Women’s Chamber Choir, and the Ivory Consort. Broadway appearances include Fosse, The Full Monty, Flower Drum Song, Man Of La Mancha, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Hairspray, The Color Purple, Billy Elliot, and Motown among many others.
Creative Team
Jeff Harnar
Director
JEFF HARNAR is a multiple MAC, Bistro and BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award-winning Director. He is the recipient of The Noel Coward Foundation Cabaret Award, the Mabel Mercer Award and was the 2022 Chicago Cabaret Professionals National Honoree. Jeff has directed critically-acclaimed shows for Tovah Feldshuh and Rita Gardner, and BroadwayWorld, MAC and Bistro Award-winning shows for others. Jeff is also a multiple award-winning vocalist and recording artist. Please visit www.jeffharnar.com
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