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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1974
Performer


Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Orchestrator

Writing

Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist

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Review: SOIR NOIR: A NIGHTCLUB CONFIDENTIAL, Crazy Coqs
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 21, 2025

Walking into the dimly lit room in a black suit and glittery top, David Rhodes somewhat resembles a funereal mirrorball. 
CALIFORNIA STORY First Play In Roger Q. Mason's Califas Trilogy to Premiere At Caminito Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2025

California Story, the first play in Roger Q. Mason's Califas Trilogy, will premiere at Caminito Theater at Los Angeles City College on May 12, 2025. Directed by Michael Alvarez, the production features an outstanding cast, including Aphrodite Armstrong, Camila Arteche, Davi Santos, Gracie Cartier, Morgan Day, Sawyer Shine, and Peter Mendoza.
Roger Q. Mason's CALIFORNIA STORY, Produced By Outside In Theatre to Premiere At LACC's Caminito Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

California Story, the first play in Roger Q. Mason's Califas Trilogy, will premiere at Caminito Theater at Los Angeles City College in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Philadelphia Folk Festival Unveils First Wave of Performers for 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025

The 2025 festival performers include John Gorka, SONiA disappear fear, Solas, Elijah Wald, David Jacobs-Strain, Bob Beach, American Patchwork Quartet, Jesse Terry, and more.
Christy Trapp Brings THE TENDER TRAPP to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

Don't Tell Mama will present Christy Trapp in The Tender Trapp, a woman's perspective on Sinatra's standards and double standards this month. Learn more here!
Norm Lewis, André De Shields, & More Nominated for 2025 MAC Awards - See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has revealed the 39th Annual MAC Awards. Check out the full list of nominees, which includes Norm Lewis, André De Shield, and more!
AMY ENGELHARDT & CASSANDRA KUBINSKI: SONGS FROM THE BRINK Comes To Pangea This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

AMY ENGELHARDT & CASSANDRA KUBINSKI: SONGS FROM THE BRINK comes to Pangea this week on Sunday, March 9 at 7pm. Award-winning New York singer/songwriters Cassandra Kubinski and Amy Engelhardt have both toured the world with their music.
URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS Returns In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

New York's Urban Stages has announced the 16th annual awarding-winning cabaret series, Winter Rhythms, with performances from Wednesday, December 4th through Sunday, December 15th. This celebrated series will benefit Urban Stages' Outreach, Arts in Education programs.  
16th Annual URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2024 Begins In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024

Discover the 16th Annual URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2024, featuring a diverse lineup of performances from December 4-15, 2024.
Photos: Christine Lavin & Julie Gold's APRIL FOOLS at Birdland Jazz Club
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 4, 2024

Christine Lavin and Julie Gold gathered up three of their funniest musical comedy pals (Robin Batteau, John Forster, and David Buskin) for a side-splitting night of music and laughter at Birdland Jazz Club on April 2nd. Check out photos here!
Ava Paris Locknar to Present TALL GIRL SINGING at Birdland Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024

BIRDLAND THEATER will present rising actress and vocalist Ava Paris Locknar in “Tall Girl Singing' this month. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
See Alice Ripley and John McDaniel, JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY & More at Birdland in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " April 1 to April 7, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 1, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
Interview: Christine Lavin Is Seriously Funny in APRIL FOOLS at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 27, 2024

Singer Christine Lavin is known for bringing the funny, and that's exactly what she's planning to do at Birdland on April 2nd. Lavin, Julie Gold, and their coterie of funny pals are teaming up to present an unforgettable night of musical comedy in their annual April Fool's show.
THE VOICE's Wendy Moten to Return to Birdland Jazz Club in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present return of Nashville vocalist Wendy Moten – best known for her 2021 run on NBC’s “The Voice”. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CHristine Lavin and Julie Gold Come to Birdland Theater in APRIL FOOLS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024

BIRDLAND THEATER will present beloved singer/songwriters Christine Lavin and Julie Gold in the show “April Fools” on Tuesday, April 2 at 5:30 PM.
Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to Nutley Little Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

Nutley Little Theatre presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Michael Paller and directed by Rachel Rubin Ladutke.
Urban Stages to Present 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS Featuring 22 Shows and Over 100 Performers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023

Join Urban Stages for the 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS 2023, featuring 22 shows, over 11 days, and more than 100 performers. From cabaret to jazz and everything in between, this award-winning series is a must-see event for music and performance lovers. Don't miss out on this spectacular showcase!
THE RIGHT TO CABARET Comes to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023

Hosted by three charismatic cabaret connoisseurs from the City of Angles –Alexis Fae Gach, MaryJo Mundy (Mundy on Tuesdays at the Gardenia), and Hillary Rollins, The Right to Cabaret will play one show at The Green Room 42 on Saturday, November 4th at 7PM. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Forster written?

John Forster has written 4 shows including Pretzels (Composer/Lyricist), Into the Light (Lyricist), Eleanor (Lyricist), A Good Swift Kick (Composer/Lyricist).

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