Seth Bisen-Hersh has been producing, emceeing and accompanying his weekly musical theatre showcases at Don’t Tell Mama, for over a dozen years. To celebrate this 12 year showcase anniversary and his milestone 550th showcase, Bisen-Hersh is presenting an evening of Jerry Herman tunes on Tuesday, June 4th at 7 PM at his favorite club. The evening will be comprised of over 20 songs from Herman’s repertoire, featuring songs from his award-winning musicals Milk and Honey, Mame, Hello, Dolly!, Dear World, The Grand Tour, Mack and Mabel, La Cage aux Folles and Miss Spectacular.
The cast will feature showcase alumni Ashley Benson, Sallie Bieterman, Elizabeth Budinoff, Brian Childers (Helen Hayes Award Winner), Roger Gilbert Crane, Sarah Gaines, Sarah Grace, Paul Hanegan, Mary Lauren, Katie McConaughy, Melissa Meli, Carla Angeline Mongado, Jim Reilly, Jr., Janissa Rose, Emma Romasco, Celia Mei Rubin (Matilda, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812) and Bryan Songy.
Bisen-Hersh is an award-winning composer/lyricist and performer. His musicals include The Diamond as Big as the Ritz (2019 Finalist: Stiles & Drewe Best Song Award), Love Quirks, Stanley’s Party, More to Love (2014 Winner: Best Lyrics, West Village Musical Theatre Festival), The Spickner Spin (2004 Fringe NYC Audience Favorite Award) and Meaningless Sex (2003 Fringe NYC Audience Favorite Award). He has also written and starred in nine cabaret song cycles of his work: And Then She Dumped Me, The Gayest Straight Man Alive, Meaningful Sex, Neurotic Tendencies, Why am I Not Famous Yet?, Writer’s Block: a cabaret that was hard to write, I’ll Relax When I’m Dead: a reluctantly prolific cabaret, If Adele Can Do It, So Can I: an evening of mostly sorrow and Not Your Grandma’s Cabaret (unless she’s really naughty). For 10 years, he also produced two annual charity concerts of his work featuring Broadway performers (Broadway Meows and Broadway Can!); he wrote/starred in the 5 seasons of the web series “Every Day a Little Seth,” and has published three books.
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Don’t Tell Mama is located at 343 W. 46th St. There is a $15 cover and 2 drink minimum (cash only).
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