Don’t Tell Mama presents Renee Katz in Renee Katz Sings Irving Berlin—Lost In His Arms on September 21, Tuesday, November 12 and Saturday, November 16 at 7:00 PM. Joining her is arranger and musical director, Christopher Marlowe, with Ritt Henn on bass. Direction is by Jeff Harnar.
By combining Berlin’s timeless standards with a special focus on his earlier work and some of his rarer gems, the show aims to shine a unique spotlight on one of our greatest songwriters, while also illuminating his Jewish heritage as an immigrant and a proud American.
Marlowe, best known for his collaboration and recordings with the late Nancy LaMott, has made each of these Berlin classics and surprises distinctly vibrant and immediate. Included are favorites such as “How Deep Is The Ocean,” “They Say It’s Wonderful,” “Always,” “Say It Isn’t So,” among others, plus and “God Bless America” performed in Yiddish. No matter how complex the world gets, Berlin’s messages remain accessible, universal and forever timely. In this show, Irving Berlin speaks his truth, which Katz believes, is everyone’s truth.
Multiple MAC and Broadway World nominee Katz has appeared at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall and twice at New York’s Urban Stages. Recent television appearances include profiles done by Magee Hickey on New York’s WPIX Channel 11 and Tony Guida on CUNY – TV Arts in the City; as well as a New York Times feature story by Clyde Haberman, The Jim Masters Show, The Richard Skipper Show, Eugene Ebner’s show, Inspire, Scott Barbarino’s Piano Bar Live and David Maiocco’s Virtual Piano Bar.
A native New Yorker, Katz received her vocal training at LaGuardia High School of Music and Art, New York University and from Martha F. Gladston of The Juilliard School of Music. After appearing in regional productions and as a part of Maury Yeston’s BMI workshop, she became immersed into the world of cabaret.
There is a $20.00 cover charge ($15.00 per person for MAC) and $20.00 minimum that must include two drinks. Tickets and information are available at donttellmamanyc.com or by calling (212) 757-0788.
Don’t Tell Mama is located at 343 West 46th Street, NYC
