Producer, publicist and performer Stephen Hanks asks our support again for voting rights causes to mobilize support for Democratic candidates in the 2026 midterm elections. Project 2026 Blue Tsunami cabaret variety shows, all at Don’t Tell Mama (343 W 46 St.), are scheduled for Thursday, May 7; Saturday, June 13; Tuesday, September 1 and Tuesday, October 20, all at 7 PM.
Seven months prior to the 2018 midterm elections, Hanks launched a series of five cabaret variety shows as fundraisers, Ride the Blue Wave, raising more than $6,000 divided among 30 candidates. Election Day 2018 was indeed a “Blue Wave,” as the Democrats flipped 40 seats in Congress.
Proceeds are dedicated to supporting Democratic Senate and House candidates, with the overarching goal of helping Democrats regain control of both houses of Congress. Since then, Hanks has produced several Blue Wave fundraising shows, including the 12th to raise money for the Presidential campaign of Vice-President Kamala Harris.
The cast for the May 7 show features: Karen Akers, Rembert Block, Lane Bradbury, Blair Alexis Brown, Alex DeSuze, Goldie Dver, Amy Engelhardt, Nicholas King, Elizabeth Ward Land, Marissa Mulder and Sierra Rein. Music Director: Michael Roberts. The cast for the June 13 show features: April Armstrong, Peter Calo, Natalie Douglas, Lauren Fox, Rosemary Loar, Sue Matsuki, Kati Neiheisel, Geri Palast, Craig Pomranz and Steve Schalchlin. Music Director: Gregory Toroian. Casts for the Sept. 1 and Oct. 20 will be announced at a later date.
Tickets: $30. Minimum: $20 (Must include two drinks). Cash only.
