Lionel R. Shockness
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BIO
New York City native Lionel R. Shockness, a longtime fixture on the city's cabaret scene, has appeared at Sweetwater's, The Duplex, Pangea, and Don't Tell Mama, where he presented three solo shows directed by Helen Baldassare with musical direction by Gregory Toroian: Here’s to Life!, Both Sides Now, and Being Here and Keeping It Real. His latest show, Awakening(s)…Mixologist to Psychologist, is directed by Lina Koutrakos with musical direction by Toroian.
News
Lionel R. Shockness to Bring AWAKENING(S)…MIXOLOGIST TO PSYCHOLOGIST to Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
Lionel R. Shockness will return to Don't Tell Mama with a new solo show exploring his path from bartender to psychotherapist, featuring music, storytelling, and reflections on love and relationships.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
Lionel R. Shockness will return to Don't Tell Mama with a new solo show exploring his path from bartender to psychotherapist, featuring music, storytelling, and reflections on love and relationships.
Lionel R. Shockness to Perform at Don't Tell Mama in June
by Tyler Peterson - May 21, 2015
New York City native Lionel R. Shockness performs 'Both Sides Now!' - an evening of songs on Friday, June 5th and Sunday, June 7th - at legendary piano bar / restaurant Don't Tell Mama (on Restaurant Row) in Manhattan. A regular on the city's cabaret scene - including appearances at Sweetwater's and The Duplex - Lionel's June 5th show is scheduled for 7:00pm, the June 7th performance is set for 6:00pm. Directed by multi-MAC and Backstage Bistro award winner Helen Baldassare, the performances will feature accompanist Gregory Toroian.
by Tyler Peterson - May 21, 2015
New York City native Lionel R. Shockness performs 'Both Sides Now!' - an evening of songs on Friday, June 5th and Sunday, June 7th - at legendary piano bar / restaurant Don't Tell Mama (on Restaurant Row) in Manhattan. A regular on the city's cabaret scene - including appearances at Sweetwater's and The Duplex - Lionel's June 5th show is scheduled for 7:00pm, the June 7th performance is set for 6:00pm. Directed by multi-MAC and Backstage Bistro award winner Helen Baldassare, the performances will feature accompanist Gregory Toroian.
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