Urban Stages’ Artistic Director Frances Hill and Sue Matsuki (producer /singer) present the 15th annual awarding-winning cabaret series, Winter Rhythms, performing from Wednesday, December 6th through Sunday, December 17th, to benefit Urban Stages’ Outreach, Arts in Education programs.
This year’s Winter Rhythms will present 22 shows over the course of 11 days, with over 100 New York’s best performers. The shows will offer something for everyone from Cabaret, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Classical, Accordion, Disney, Pop, and more!. A highlight of this year’s Winter Rhythms is a very special tribute to the historic Algonquin’s legendary Oak Room in an evening called “Nights at the Algonquin,” celebrating the many artists who have played there!
All shows are $35 (Except for the Algonquin Gala and Retrospective), and tickets for shows are on sale at urbanstages.org. *Artists, programming, and schedules are subject to change.
Performance Schedule:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6
7:00pm | Champagne and Wine
7:30pm | Michael Colby Presents “Nights at the Algonquin” (Part 1 of the Algonquin Retrospective) Hors D’oeuvres and Drinks after the show! – $60.00
An historic evening spotlighting stars of the legendary Oak Room Supper Club: Karen Akers, Natalie Douglas, Jeff Harnar, Mark Nadler, Karen Oberlin, Steve Ross, KT Sullivan, and hosted by Michael Colby (“The Algonquin Kid”).
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7
7:00pm | Rosemary Loar in “STING*chronicity.
9:00pm | And the Winner Is…. Josephine Sanges, Danny Bolero & Ann Talman – This year’s Bistro and MAC Award Winners!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
7:00pm | Multi-award-winning singer, Celia Berk sings: “A Dream and a Song: The Musical Stories of Elizabeth Sullivan”.
9:00pm | Sara Louise Lazarus – Circle in the Square Class of 2023 in “Circle Sings The Season”.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
3:00pm | Signasium presents “Blame it on the Mouse! Celebrating 100 Years of Disney Magic” featuring: Natalie Ault, Jenn Bornstein, Bianca Kroening, Justin Dylan Nastro, Julie Salzano, Misako Yamagishi and Deborah Zecher.
7:00pm | Patti Bottino-Bravo in “ACT 3!” with the Gregory Toroian Trio
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10
1:00pm | “Gals Who Squeeze” Starring Mary Spencer Knapp – Making the Accordion cool!
3:00pm | Michael Colby Presents “Created at the Algonquin” (Part 2 of Algonquin Retrospective) featuring: Major Attaway, Craig Bierko, Nat Chandler, David Edwards, Shana Farr, Jenn Gambatese, Anita Gillette, Leah Hocking, Michael McCoy, Rita Neidich, Jon Peterson, Steve Ross, Megan Styrna, Marianne Tatum, Karen Ziemba and hosted by: Michael Colby. – $40.00
7:00pm | Tom Toce Presents “The Songs of Taylor Swift” featuring: Meg Flather, Hannah Jane, Jillian Mustillo, Megan Styrna, Kira Berman, Serena Feniger and Lara Yellin.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11
7:00pm | Multi-award-winning songwriter, DC Anderson’s holiday CD “All Is Calm, All Is Bright” LIVE!
9:00pm | “Diva LaMarr sings: “Feel Alright – The Music & Lyrics of Darnell White” with Musical Director: Darnel White.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13
7:00pm | Bruce Clough Presents “From Out of the Blues” with the Tracy Stark Trio.
9:00pm | Hannah Jane in “Hey Y’all & Hee Haw” – Country comes to the big city!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
7:00pm | Michael Kirk Lane with William TN Hall in “Merry Almost Christmas”
9:00pm | Elizabeth Hayden-Passero in “Swingin’ the Blues Away!”
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
7:00pm | Matsuki Productions Presents “Legends that ‘Muse’ Me – Part 1” featuring Maria Corsaro (Carmen McRae), Lionel Shockness (Stephen Sondheim), Eva Steinberg (Peggy Lee) and Leslee Warren (Duke Ellington). Musical Director: Gregory Toroian.
9:00pm | Matsuki Productions Presents “Legends that ‘Muse’ Me – Part 2” featuring Fred Aiese (Stevie Wonder), Jacqueline Draper (Michel Legrand), Kati Neiheisel (Julie London) and Deborah Stone (Joni Mitchell / Joan Baez). Musical Director: Gregory Toroian.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
3:00pm | Shana Farr in “Bernstein to Sondheim: The Barbara Cook Songbook”
7:00pm | Marcus Simeone & Tracy Stark in “Up, Up & Away: The Songs of Jimmy Webb”
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
3:00pm | Grammy-award-winning guitarist Kenny Passerelli & Amy Loper in “Forever is Now: A Story of Love, Music & Transformation.”
7:00pm | Tom Toce Presents the 6th Annual “Songs of Hope VI”
Tom Toce joins forces with Winter Rhythms’ veterans (and award-winning songwriters) Beth Falcone and Ritt Henn to produce a program of optimistic tunes.
All shows $35 (Except for the Algonquin Gala and Retrospective)
Buy two shows on the same night for $60.00! A student code for a $20.00 ticket is available upon request with proof of ID at the door.
Urban Stages – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
Tickets: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023
