Performer Eden Casteel presents Kahn Artist: Madeline and Me, with music diirector John Cook, on Sunday, October 15 at 4 PM, Monday, October 16 at 7 PM, Tuesday, November 21 at 7 PM and Saturday, December 2 at 1 PM at Don’t Tell Mama. The show is Directed by Faith Prince, cowritten with Roderick Ferguson, with musical arrangements by Jim Rice and Bobby Peaco.
Casteel was a frustrated teenage soprano in Ohio whose life was forever changed by a Madeline Kahn beer commercial (it was Michelob). In 30 seconds, Casteel knew she wanted to be like Kahn: ”Wealthy, glamorous, with an unbelieveable singing voice.” (Two out of three ain’t bad!) Kahn, of course, was the beloved star of some of Mel Brooks’ most popular movies (Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein). Filled with iconic songs, compelling stories, and hilarious anectdotes, Kahn Artist: Madeline and is an intimate look at the trials and triumphs of both Kahn and Casteel.
Casteel is a performer, dueling pianist and vocal coach who writes, plays, and directs cabarets and showcases for performers nationwide. A native of Dublin, Ohio who moved to Rhode Island in 2010, she hosts “The Eden Show,” an interactive livestream on YouTube featuring musical guests who sing, play and love to talk. She has performed in regional theater and has an album with Providence-based jazz/blues/roots quartet Evening Sky comiing out in late 2023.
$25 Cover, $20 for MAC Members. Cash only. Tickets at www.donttellmamanyc.com
Don’t Tell Mama is located at 343 W. 46th St, NYC
