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30 Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Sixteen: The Champions
They aren't just champions because they have survived and thrived as industry artists all these years - Tanya Moberly and Sidney Myer are champions because the do, indeed, champion the work of others in the industry. From behind their desks at Don't Tell Mama and from the seats in the various clubs around Manhattan, these two Leaders and Cheerleaders are Community Towers, holding up the artists and the art, all the while, showing how it's done in their own, personal, spotlights... Read more
Two Time GOLDEN GLOBE® Winner HUGH LAURIE interviewed by LARRY KING at don't tell mama, Season 2, Episode 23. With his 'House' days behind him, Hugh Laurie is singing the Blues. The award-winning artist talks preferring music over acting, revisits the role that made him a star -- and gives Larry a taste of his album at don't tell mama. Click Here Watch The Full Episode
Featured scene at don't tell mama on Season 5, Episode 10 "Soul". Starring Edie Falco and our very own Stephen Wallem, who has performed his Cabarets "Off The Walem" and "Schwartz And All" at don't tell mama. Click Here Watch The Full Episode
"The Boy Who Became Judy Garland" Click Here For Full Article
"In a city where venues and performers come and go, it’s reassuring and delightful that both Mason and Mama’s are still going strong." Click Here For Full Review
"What makes a great cabaret show? Cabaret-goers know. It starts with a singer with a top-of-the line voice … someone with the intelligence and acting chops to interpret and project a song’s essence … the honest warmth of personality to hold an audience’s affectionate attention … and great songs to sing. That’s the combination that has been filling the house for Mason at Mama’s in May." Click Here For Full Review
The funny indie romantic comedy "Chasing Taste" is written by don't tell mama's very own Lori Fischer. "Chasing Taste" features an incredible ensemble cast with Sidney Myer, who has been with don't tell mama for over 25 years. Scenes filmed on location.Click Here For Trailer
"If you are in the mood for a no-holds-barred eclectic mix, plan to go to don't tell mama. This piano bar features live jazz, sing-alongs and cabaret rooms, which feature comedy groups, musicals, vocal groups and a variety of other acts." Click Here For Full Review
"There are up to three performances nightly in the two cabaret theaters, but what makes don't tell mama such a showstopper is the way Sidney Myer, its longtime booking agent, varies the diet. While he may be an American Songbook diehard, Myer also showcases rock 'n' roll vocalists, comedy groups, new musicals and highly respected impressionists." Click Here For Full Review
"Decent food, n icely presented, and at a very reasonable price, especially the prix fixe. Great for pre-theatre."
"This is the best place in the theatre district. Totally fun! Everyone gets into the singing. The staff is superb in every way, waiting on you and the singing." www.Zagat.com
"Sandra Bernhard, Lea DeLaria and Scott Thompson will all chat with host Rudetsky. The weekly live talk show, which includes interviews and performances from Broadway stars, is now held... at the New York cabaret don't tell mama." Click Here For Full Review
BWW Feature: SALON Offers a Safe Space at Don't Tell Mama: "When a cabaret performer doesn't have a show to do, how do they keep their skills up? How do they continue to grow without spending precious earned cash on an expensive master class? They go to Salon." Read The Full Feature
BWW Interview: Tanya Moberly of MOBERLY AT MAMAS MONTHLY at Don't Tell Mama "I've been singing at Mama's for 22 years... I just love what I do." Read The Full Interview
Don't Tell Mama's Sidney MyerPerforms at Live at Lynn University." Click Here For Photo Coverage
"Nicholas King, show opener for Liza Minelli, Returns to don't tell mama." Click Here For Photo Coverage
"Gretchen Sings Janis Joplin's 'Pearl' at don't tell mama: Nightlife, Bistro and MAC Award winning artist Gretchen Reinhagen and her all-girl band, led by...." Click Here For Full Review
"VICKIE & NICKIE Return to don't tell mama: NYC's well-known wacky musical comedy sister duo of Vickie and Nickie are returning to don't tell mama for one night only..." Click Here For Full Review
"Linda Kosut Band Comes to don't tell mama nyc: BMI/Bistro Award winner jazz/cabaret vocalist LINDA KOSUT returns to New York City wit a one-night-only performance at..." Click Here For Full Review.
"Woman Who Lost Hand After Being Shoved in Front of Subway Set to Perform Cabaret" Click Here For Full Review
"Eat it, Anderson! ‘RHONY’ star won’t stop making music" Click Here For Full Article
How Billy Porter Became the HBIC - “Reminiscing on his nights at Don’t Tell Mama in Hell’s Kitchen, he adds that, for what it’s worth, such watering holes can be formative for the early-career musical theater performer: “I would always try out new material for auditions…” – Billy Porter Click Here For The Full Interview