Don't Tell Mama News

After a sold out first show, composer/lyricist Scott Even Davis will perform another evening of his music on Monday November 22nd, at Don't Tell Mama's at 9:30pm.

Dramatic Soprano Shirley Ritenour will make her Merkin Concert Hall debut on December 5, 2010 in: 'Let My Song Fill Your Heart -Inspired by Eileen Farrell'. Broadway composer/director Barry Kleinbort directs Ms. Ritenour, and also contributes the premiere of 'The Dream is Done,' with music by Robert Farnon (the instrumental is known as 'Song For Eileen').

Broadway veteran Lauren Kennedy is appearing in the George Street Playhouse production of [TITLE OF SHOW], which opened November 16. The show also features Tyler Maynard, Susan Mosher and Seth Rudetsky.

Judy Garland and Liza Minelli -- as re-imagined by impersonators Tommy Femia and Rick Skye -- will reunite in New Hope for one special show at Bob Egan's New Hope - Supper Club and Cabaret on Friday, November 19 at 8:30 pm.

EILEEN FULTON plays DON'T TELL MAMA for ONE NIGHT ONLY "I REMEMBER…OR AT LEAST I TRY " Friday, December 17th at 7:00 PM

Susannah Mars returns with the warmth, charm and authentic humor that audiences know to expect. This year she explores the expectations of what the holiday home is 'supposed to be' - the havoc, the harmony, and the universal challenges the season can mean for each of us. The show is conceived by and features Susannah Mars and special guests, and is directed by Grant Byington. Runs November 16-December 19 at Artists Repertory Theatre, Alder Stage, 1515 SW Morrison. See below for NO SHOW dates when Ms. Mars will be performing with Oregon Ballet Theatre. Tickets are $20-$47 at 503.241.1278; www.artistsrep.org.

Broadway veteran Lauren Kennedy will appear in the George Street Playhouse production of [TITLE OF SHOW], opening November 16. The show will also feature Tyler Maynard, Susan Mosher and Seth Rudetsky.

Judy Garland and Liza Minelli -- as re-imagined by impersonators Tommy Femia and Rick Skye -- will reunite in New Hope for one special show at Bob Egan's New Hope - Supper Club and Cabaret on Friday, November 19 at 8:30 pm.

BROADWAY CAN! A Benefit Concert for the Citymeals-on-Wheels & City Harvest- A night of Seth Bisen-Hersh's music performed by Broadway performers!

Philadelphia Theatre Company spells F-U-N when it opens its 35th Anniversary mainstage season with the multiple Tony Award winner The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, and conceived by Rebecca Feldman, running November 12-December 12 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).

'SHOW TUNES' is a collection of classic songs from the Broadway World songbook, performed by Gurland in his impeccable award winning style. Musical Director for this ONE NIGHT ONLY concert is well known Chicago based Robert Ollis.

NYC's well-known wacky musical comedy sister duo of Vickie and Nickie, played by real life sisters Lisa and Lori Brigantino, are returning to Don't Tell Mama for one night only on Saturday December 4th to perform their new holiday show, Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride! - a celebration of the holiday season Minnesotan-style!

In her new show, Some People's Lives, singer Moira Danis gives audiences a glimpse into the lives of those around us - friends, lovers, relatives, and strangers.

Tony Award winning star of A CHORUS LINE is regarded internationally as one of Broadway's foremost dancing and singing leading ladies. She began this summer performing in the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and has just completed her first tour of Australia with MY MUSICAL COMEDY LIFE, before taking it to NY and a sold out crowd at the Laurie Beechman Theater.

Susannah Mars returns with the warmth, charm and authentic humor that audiences know to expect. This year she explores the expectations of what the holiday home is 'supposed to be' - the havoc, the harmony, and the universal challenges the season can mean for each of us. The show is conceived by and features Susannah Mars and special guests, and is directed by Grant Byington. Runs November 16-December 19 at Artists Repertory Theatre, Alder Stage, 1515 SW Morrison. See below for NO SHOW dates when Ms. Mars will be performing with Oregon Ballet Theatre. Tickets are $20-$47 at 503.241.1278; www.artistsrep.org.

Join Citilites Theatre in a celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday! We are producing the charming gem, MARRY ME A LITTLE at the Gaslight Theater (358 N. Boyle) November 4-21. Seth Ward Pyatt directs Laura Ernst and Scott Tripp who play two silly people alone on a Saturday night. The sung-through score includes some of Sondheim's most hummable tunes from Company, A Little Night Music, Follies, Saturday Night, A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum and more.

Nightlife, Bistro and MAC Award winning artist Gretchen Reinhagen and her all-girl band, led by Musical Director Tracy Stark, return to Don't Tell Mama(www.donttellmamanyc.com) in October with 'Gretchen Sings Janis Joplin's Pearl.' Performances are scheduled for Sunday, October 24th at 6:00PM; Tuesday, October 26th at 7:00PM; and Thursday, November 4th at 7:00PM. Barry Kleinbort directs.

Tony Chiroldes -- original Broadway cast member of IN THE HEIGHTS -- performs in BEFORE ICARUS FELL, a multi-media, live-actor and shadow puppetry piece with music inspired by the life of one of the world's earliest aviators, in a limited run Nov. 3-7 at Theatre Row (42 Street between 9th and 10th avenues).

Join Citilites Theatre in a celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday! We are producing the charming gem, MARRY ME A LITTLE at the Gaslight Theater (358 N. Boyle) November 4-21. Seth Ward Pyatt directs Laura Ernst and Scott Tripp who play two silly people alone on a Saturday night. The sung-through score includes some of Sondheim's most hummable tunes from Company, A Little Night Music, Follies, Saturday Night, A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum and more.

To help celebrate its 10th Anniversary, New Village Arts Theatre is producing its first musical. Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS is one of the most cherished musicals of our generation, and the production will be led by one of the hottest directors in San Diego, James Vasquez.