Get ready for a good time with Barbarino’s Big Nite Out!—an OG Variety Show with singers, comedians and specialty acts, kicking off at Lips, New York’s ULTIMATE Drag Queen show palace and restaurant. The show plays on three dates: Tuesdays, November 12; November 26 and December 10, all at 9 PM. (Doors open at 8:30 PM)
Come join Scott Barbarino for his Big Nite Out! These are going to be nights to remember ,filled with great music, lots of laughs and amazing company as Barbarino recreates the magic of those halcyon days and nights he lived and played in—the perfect antidote for these crazy times we now live in.
Host Joshua “Chachi” Cruz and The Tropicabana Trio (Winter Commander, Hannah Jane and Lyn Webber) welcome this week’s special guest: Broadway diva, Brandi Massey, accompanied by music director-pianist John Bronsten. Brandi is a powerhouse entertainer who has performed on Broadway in many shows including Wicked and The Lion King . (On Tuesday, November 26, cabaret’s latest obsession—and for all the right reasons—Can Yasar will be the featured vocalist.)
In addition to great music, comedian Liz Davies will have you crying real tears with her amazing standup routine, which will no doubt be pointedly relevant in these days where we need a few laughs and point outs. To round out the evening Magic Brian who has mesmerized Barbarino and audiences for decades now will wave his magic wand!
$20 tickets + $25 food/beverage min. per person: click here to reserve.
Lips is located at 227 East 56th St. (between 3rd and 2nd Aves), New York, NY
Joshua “Chachi” Cruz is an Actor, Singer and Father who finds himself lucky to be performing on stage and screen in NYC. You can find Chachi performing weekly at Stardust Diner, crooning nostalgic covers. Favorite credits include Wig Out with Landau, working with Schumacher and dancing with Liza. @putorican
John Bronston (Pianist) was music director of The Harder They Come (Public Theatre), the associate music director of A Man of No Importance (Classic Stage Company), and was the Music Direction Fellow at Tina on Broadway. He is the creator and music director of the cabaret series Creating In Color, dedicated to producing concerts of classic musicals with predominantly Black casts. @johnbronstonmusic
Brandi Massey (Guest Vocalist) studied Musical Theater at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy gracing the stage along side other powerhouses such as opera singer Jessye Norman and Grammy Award winner Mary J. Blige. Brandi’s vocal prowess helped nab Broadway leading lady roles such as Celie and Nettie in Oprah Winfrey’s The Color Purple, starring Chaka Khan, Be Be Winans and Fantasia Barrino, the cover role of Elphaba in Wicked, The Radio in Caroline Or Change and appearing as the first african american Lucy in Jekyll and Hyde which co starred Sebastian Bach and David Hasselhoff also starring in The London’s West End production of The Lion King as Nala. Regionally she performed as Mary in Jesus Christ Superstar, Finian’s Rainbow, Bubbling Brown Suger, Dorathy in The Wiz directed by the original choreographer George Fasion, and had the pleasure of playing Lorrell in Dreamgirls costarring Cindy Heron-Braggs of En Vouge and the legendary Jennifer Holiday. @brandichavonnemassey
Winter Commander (she/her) is a 2019 AMDA graduate from South Jersey. Since graduation she has performed in a number of NYC staged readings and cabarets. She has performed in Busch Gardens Williamsburg production of American Jukebox: Summer Remix where she performed multiple iconic songs through the generations. She is now singing and serving at Ellen’s Stardust Diner while pursuing her professional career as a performer. She is honored to be singingwith such talented people and thanks Scott for the wonderful opportunity! Check out more on my Instagram @wintercommander
Hannah Jane is a double first namer who made NYC her home in 2014. The 2019 Julie Wilson Award winner has multiple critically acclaimed solo shows and is on the board for the Manhattan Association of Cabarets along with being a social media manager. Past credits include: Jesus Christine Superstar (Mary – Singnasium); Francine (Jersey Boys – WPPAC); Once (Emcee – Bristol Valley Theater) www.hannahjane.nyc @hannahjanenyc
Lyn Webber is a 22 year old AMDA graduate from South Carolina, currently working at Ellen’s Stardust Diner. After graduating, she had the opportunity of performing for Disney in the Festival of the Lion King. For a year she was cast as Zawadi, a mainstage vocalist. During that time, she also sang and danced with a group of vocalists in Epcot (Joyful), in celebration of Christmas/Kwanzaa. Shortly after she was cast in a Cabaret at The Renaissance Theatre, celebrating SIX the Musical, where she performed “Heart of Stone”. She thanks her mom who for having her back through every performance. @Baby.j.2002
Liz Pryce Davies is excited to be back at Lips! She began her performance career as an actor, singer, improviser and sketch writer. She made her standup debut in 2021, and 2 months after her first show she was selected as a finalist in Gotham Comedy Club’s competition for the “Funniest Person Who Works in a Restaurant.” She was featured in the pilot they filmed of the competition, and has since performed numerous times at Gotham on bills with comedians much funnier and more successful than she is, including Jim Gaffigan and Jerry Seinfeld. She’s made some people laugh at other NY venues, including The Stand, Eris, Stonewall, The Skinny, Pine Box Rock Shop, and Brooklyn Comedy Collective. You can find her on IG & TikTok @ Lizdaviez
Magic Brian has entertained audiences around the world with his award winning, high energy, offbeat, comedy-magic act which he honed in comedy clubs and variety shows in New York City. His act will have you scratching your head in wonder and holding your sides with laughter wondering how does he do it… why does he do it?@magicbriannyc
Tuesday Nov 26th Guest will be Can Yasar is a New York based Turkish actor/writer/musician. His shows written and performed by him include: “A Hundred Dollar Bill,” at the United Solo Festival at Theater Row, received the “Best Autobiographical Show” award; “Smoke Point” at The Brick; “Master of Time” including Yasar’s original songs, received the “Best Singer” nominee at the New York Theatre Festival at Theater Latea; “Only Place I Belong” the musical at The Tank; critically acclaimed cabaret debut “Turkish Rhapsody” at Don’t Tell Mama. He’s an advocate of queer/immigrant stories and a collaborator/writer at The What Co’s CrossPolunation supported by the Dramatists Guild.
Scott Barbarino is the Producer of the Award Winning internet show PianoBarLive! In, New Faces of Broadway”, The Follow Spot, Terese Genecco and her Little Big Band, Cheez Whiz at The Parkside Lounge with Sweetie Barbarino is a founder and lead singer of “Scott Barbarino & The Bev-Naps,” a retro-vocal comedy doo-wop group that won two MAC Awards (1999––Vocal Group and 2000––Musical Comedy Group).
ABOUT LIPS, THE NEW MAC MEMBER CLUB: LIPS was Founded in Greenwich Village in 1996 and quickly became a staple of the New York nightlife scene. Its success led to an expansion into Midtown Manhattan, followed by new locations in Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, San Diego, and Chicago. Known for its over-the-top drag performances, glamorous décor, and exceptional dining experience, Lips continues to offer unforgettable moments, with special themed nightly shows and fabulous weekend brunches. There is a special menu for the night and of course the cocktails will flow!
