Vocalist-storyteller Can (prononced as “John”) Yasar brings back his award-winning autobiographical Turkish Rhapsody to Don’t Tell Mama on Tuesday, October 1 at 7 PM. Music director is Tracy Stark, with Matt Scharfglass on bass. Written by M. Can Yasar, the show is directed by the multi-award winning Lennie Watts.
A Eugene O’Neil Theater Center 2024 Cabaret Fellow, Yasar tells the story of a Turkish immigrant in search of love, identity and a sense of belonging in America, using songs from Madonna to Bob Merrill and Jule Styne, Queen and Radiohead to CherZ—plus Yasar’s original songs to illustrate his unique Turkish and New York stories. Turkish Rhapsody received the Best Autobiographical Show Award at the 2021 United Solo Festival and the author received a Best Male Vocalist nomination at the 2022 New York Theater Festival. Also in store is Yasar’s world-premiere of his new folk musical, Only Place I Belong at The Tank theater.
There is a $20.00 cover charge and a $20/per person minimum (must include 2 drinks). Cash Only.To reserve, click here.
Don’t Tell Mama is located at 343 W 46th St, New York, NY
