11th annual orlando cabaret festival

Orlando Cabaret Festival April 25-May 12, 2013

Make Someone Happy!

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TICKETS: Phone: 407.297.8788 |Online: orlandocabaret.com For Group Sales, Box Lunches, and Dinner/Show Package please call the Box office: 407-297-8788

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

APRIL 25 APRIL 26 APRIL 27 APRIL 28

Opening Night

Fundraiser 7:30 p.m.

Michael Walters

7:00 p.m. —

Emily Skinner

8:15 p.m. —

Janine Klein

10:00 p.m.

Trevor Southworth 7:00 p.m.

— Emily

Skinner 8:15 p.m.

— Michael Walters

10:00 p.m.

Emily Skinner 3:15 p.m.

— Melissa Minyard

5:30 p.m.

APRIL 29 APRIL 30 MAY 1 MAY 2 MAY 3 MAY 4 MAY 5

Laura Hodos Noon

Trevor Southworth

Noon

It Was a Very Good Year: 1955

Noon

It Was a Very Good Year: 1965

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Lee Lessack 7:00 p.m.

— Tony

DeSare 8:15 p.m.

— Janine Klein

10:00 p.m.

Melissa Minyard Noon

— Lee Lessack 7:00 p.m.

— Tony

DeSare 8:15 p.m.

— Mel & El

10:00 p.m.

Lee Lessack 7:00 p.m.

— Tony

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— Mel & El

10:00 p.m.

Laura Hodos

2:00 p.m —

Tony DeSare 3:15 p.m

— It Was A Very Good Year:

1955 5:00 p.m

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Good Year: 1955 Noon

Laura Hodos Noon

Melissa Minyard Noon —

It Was A Very Good Year: 1965 7:00 p.m.

— Lindsey Alley

8:15 p.m.

Janine Klein Noon —

Lindsey Alley

7:00 p.m —

Shoshana Bean

8:15 p.m —

Trevor Southworth 10:00 p.m.

It Was A Very Good Year: 1955

7:00 —

Shoshana Bean

8:15 p.m. —

Lindsey Alley

10:00 p.m

Featuring a performance

by Jayne Trinette soon to be seen in

our upcoming production

of Dreamgirls. Jayne will entertain you with her tribute to one of the best

jazz vocalists of our time, Lena Horne.

2:00 p.m.

Mother’s Day Cabaret Lunch

Calendar of Events

TICKETS: Phone: 407.297.8788 |Online: orlandocabaret.com For Group Sales, Box Lunches, and Dinner/Show Package please call the Box office: 407-297-8788


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Make someone happy ...

Each year we make Central Florida happy when we invite you into our intimate home to share some great music performed by amazingly talented artists, and this year is no different. Join friends old and new, relive memories and build new bonds — all the while making each other happy.

In our 11th year, we are excited to present a record seven national artists performing at this year’s festival right along with some of our Central Florida favorites and the return of the popular It Was A Very Good Year series.

Make Someone Happy from the 1960 musical Do Re Mi has been recorded by everyone from Jimmy Durante to Judy Garland and even The Supremes, and it has helped make their fans very happy, and we hope you can join us at this year’s festival and spread the joy too.

What is Cabaret? Cabaret is a celebration of song and personality; it can be personal and delicate, or bombastic and hysterical, a painstaking journey or the party at the end of the trip. But always it is pure musical entertainment in an intimate setting.

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Headliners

Joined at the hip Emily Skinner is widely known for her performance as Daisy

Hilton in the cult favorite Side Show on Broadway. In this Tony-nominated role she played

conjoined twin Daisy Hilton to Alice Ripley’s Violet — talk

about making someone happy!

Emily Skinner Broadway Her Way

Tony Award® nominee Emily Skinner has captivated audiences around the world with her rich, expressive singing voice and vivacious, magnetic stage presence.

Now you can experience this “true Broadway great” (USA Today) in her special solo concert celebration. Broadway Her Way is a dazzling evening filled with glorious music by landmark composers such as Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Lowe, Kander and Ebb, Stephen Sondheim, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern and Irving Berlin as well as the theater’s hottest up-and-comers! In this truly high-octane concert, “dynamic Broadway powerhouse Emily Skinner” — (New Jersey Star Ledger), takes the audience on a musical journey through the best of the Great White Way!

Friday April 26 8:15 p.m. Saturday April 27 8:15 p.m. Sunday Alpril 28 3:15 p.m.


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Headliners

Shoshana Bean AbSOULutely

Paying homage to the artists and sounds that inspired her latest album, O’Farrell Street, Shoshana’s show will feature hits from the late 1960’s by legends like Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Etta James, Sam Cooke and Ray Charles. These beloved classics flow seamlessly into and out of her own original music and promise to deliver a high-energy, refreshingly nostalgic and moving experience.

Friday May 10 8:15 p.m. Saturday May 11 8:15 p.m.

GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL ! VIP seating is available

for Headliner performances.

Tony DeSare Tony DeSare performs with infectious joy, wry playfulness, and robust musicality. His takes on classic standards and sophisticated original compositions have earned him the reputation as one of country’s hottest young singer/pianists.

His sound is romantic, swinging and sensual, but what sets Tony apart is his ability to write original material that sounds fresh and at the same time blends seamlessly with the Great American Songbook.

Tony has the capability to glide from a standard by George Gershwin to a contemporary classic by Bob Dylan or Phil Collins to one of his inventive original songs with ease.


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Thursday May 2 8:15 p.m. Friday May 3 8:15 p.m. Saturday May 4 8:15 p.m. Sunday May 5 3:15 p.m.


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Friday May 3 10:00 p.m. Saturday May 4 10:00 p.m.

Thursday May 2 7:00 p.m. Friday May 3 7:00 p.m. Saturday May 4 7:00 p.m.

Friends Forever Mel & El grew up in Florida,

attended the University Center for the Performing Arts together, and due to a shortage of boys in the summer camp program,

one of them often played a man. True story.

Mel & El

Featured Artists

naughty) original songs, Mel & El will make you pee in your pants ... in a good way. With a cult New York following, these funny femmes have performed at legendary venues such as Birdland, Joe’s Pub and the Stonewall Inn, and they are regulars on board Atlantis cruises. They won Best Comedy Music Song in the NY Funny Songs Festival as well as a Backstage Bistro Award for their hit song Fagnet. Get ready to laugh until your face hurts

Lee Lessack Too Marvelous for Words: Songs of Johnny Mercer

2009 marked the 100th Birthday of American master Johnny Mercer and music lovers around the world celebrated all year long. The Orlando Cabaret Festival is proud to present

award-winning recording artist Lee Lessack in a powerhouse evening as he sings his way through the heart-warming music of Geor-gia’s favorite son. Lessack brings Mercer to life weaving heretofore unknown stories with such timeless tunes as Moon River, Autumn Leaves, Black Magic, My Shining Hour, Come Rain or Come Shine and many more.

Do you bring your cellphone to the bathroom? Mel & El do, and they want to sing about it! Join this knockout comedy team as they discuss a bevy of important topics, from sex to breastfeeding to Britney Spears. With outrageous (and often

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Michael Walters Showtunes Made Me Gay

Join renowned singer, actor, and celebrity impersonator Michael Walters for an evening of show stopping songs, Hilarious stories and some good old fashioned diva worship as only this die-hard

Friday April 26 7:00 p.m. Saturday April 27 10:00 p.m.

Thursday May 9 8:15 p.m. Friday May 10 7:00 p.m. Saturday May 11 10:00 p.m.

Sing a Song Lindsey Alley was one of only

three cast members to appear all 7 seasons of the All New Mickey

Mouse Club Show.

Broadway fanatic can deliver. Walters’ powerful baritone will wow you with songs from the world’s most beloved musicals. Mix that with his personal account of starting out that “special” little boy from Arkansas, singing along in his beroom to recordings of Carol Channing and trying to tap like Ann Miller to living the showbiz dream by working with some of Broadway’s most legendary stars! It’s a touching, tunefully daring and side-splittingly funny tour de force.

Lindsey Alley Blood, Sweat and Mouseketears

Lindsey Alley has been performing in theatre, television and film since the age of six. In 1989, Lindsey was cast as a Mouseketeer on the Disney Channel’s All New Mickey Mouse Club, performing alongside Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina

Aguilera, Ryan Gosling and Keri Russell. On Broadway, Lindsey covered the role of Older Helen in Hollywood Arms (written by Carol Burnett and directed by Harold Prince). In 2006, her one-woman show, Look Ma ... No Ears ran for six weeks at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.


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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

Laura Hodos Never Gonna Get It

Monday April 29 Noon Sunday May 5 2:00 p.m. Wednesday May 8 Noon

Melissa Minyard To All the Shows I’ve Done Before … And the Ones That Got Away

Sunday April 28 5:30 p.m. Friday May 3 Noon Thursday May 9 Noon

Songs from the roles I’ll never play, the parts I didn’t get, and the shows that passed me by …

Janine Klein Janine with a “J”

Friday April 26 10:00 p.m. Thursday May 2 10:00 p.m. Friday May 10 Noon

A big, belting, Jewish Diva Momma sings original, reworked cabaret hits and classic Broadway songs.

Trevor Southworth The Library is Now Open

Saturday April 27 7:00 p.m. Tuesday April 30 Noon Friday May 10 10:00 p.m.

Songs inspired by great literature —Drood the Musical, The Secret Gar-den, Les Miserables and many more.

With her childhood dream of Broad-way achieved, Melissa shares stories and songs about her experiences along the way.


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SPECIAL EVENTS

ONE NIGHT FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT MAD COW EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Thursday, April 25, 2013 Cocktails: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

On April 25, Mad Cow will be kicking off the 11th Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival featuring guest artists from around the county as well as some of the best talent from around Central Florida.

On this night we will be celebrating the launch of several new community outreach programs and honoring a “local hero” who Mad Cow would like to recognize for Outstanding Achievement in Community Enrichment Through the Arts.

The evening will begin with a catered cocktail hour in the lobby of Mad Cow Theatre followed by a kick off night of cabaret in the new Harriett Theatre featuring performances from Mad Cow favorites — Robby Pigott (Twelve Angry Men), Jayne Trinette (Dreamgirls), and festival artists Michael Walters and Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner.

Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 2:00pm

This will be a Mother’s Day to remember when you and your loved ones take part in our first evet Cabaret Festival Mother’s Day Brunch. It will feature brunch at one of the finest restaurants on Church Street followed by an unforgettable performance from one of Mad Cow’s newest artists, Jayne Trinette, soon to be seen as Effie in our upcoming production of Dreamgirls.

Jayne Trinette — My Tribute to Lena Horne

A witty and playful jazz-filled concert featuring songs made popular by the unforgettable stage, television and film actress Lena Horne. Jayne Trinette is a

Mother’s Day Brunch

singer, actor and songwriter from Tampa seen on Broadway and national tours of The Lion King and Caroline, or Change. Other regional credits include Ain’t Misbehaven, Smokey Joe’s Café, Nuncrackers, Purlie, The Wiz, and Little Shop of Horrors.

It Was A Very Good Year


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Enter into a Time Machine as you walk thru the doors of Club Moo, Mad Cow Theatre’s intimate nightclub room. Grab a chair at your table as you sip a cool drink and enjoy It Was A Very Good Year, a celebration of one year in the life of America: the news, the lifestyles, the gossip, and most important - the music.

Wednesday May 1 Noon Sunday May 5 5:00 p.m. Tuesday May 7 Noon Saturday May 11 7:00 p.m.


Thursday May 2 Noon Monday May 6 Noon Thursday May 9 7:00 p.m.


$25.00 – Table Seating – advance reservations recommended

$20.00 – Platform Seating

$12.00 – Lunchtime shows all seats

Save up to 25% off with these fantastic package deals!The Debut Package - $85.50 – Two It Was A Very Good Year shows and Two Guest Artist Shows.

The Guest Star Package - $136.00 - Two It Was A Very Good Year shows, Two Guest Artist Shows, and Two Featured Artist Shows.

The Spotlight Package - $170.75 - Two It Was A Very Good Year shows, Two Guest Artist Shows, Two Featured Artist Shows, and your choice of One Headliner show.

The Groupie Package - $204.50 - Two It Was A Very Good Year shows, Two Guest Artist Shows, Two Featured Artist Shows, and your choice of Two Headliner shows.

The All Star Package - $221.25 - Two It Was A Very Good Year shows, Two Guest Artist Shows, Two Featured Artist Shows, and all Three Headliners.


Mad Cow Theatre

Out to Lunch Series

You must order your lunch at least 24 hours in advance. Call: Mad Cow Theatre Box Office 407-297-8788 to order.Your lunch will be waiting for you 45 minutes prior to the performance time. Box Lunches are welcome inside the theatre.

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Tear out this card and invite a friend! A festival favorite, the Out to Lunch series allows you to enjoy a fabulous show

and delicious lunch right in the middle of the day! It’s perfect for downtown workers who are looking for a unique daytime experience. Performances last 45 minutes and you are encouraged to bring your lunch or order a box lunch from the theatre prepared by Virgin Olive Market, your “neighborhood noshery”.

Whole Sandwich Lunch Box – your sandwich comes with the choice of pasta salad or potato chips, fresh fruit, a sweet treat, and choice of non-alcoholic beverage. $10.00

Lite Sandwich Lunch Box – your half sandwich comes with the choice of pasta salad or potato chips, fresh fruit, a sweet treat, and choice of non-alcoholic beverage. $8.00

The Brute – rare roast beef and Havarti on ciabatta, with organic baby lettuce, tomato, onion, house dressing and horseradish mayo.

The Wise Guy – Genoa salami, pepperoni, hot cappacola and provolone with organic baby lettuce, tomato, capers, onion, roasted red peppers, house dressing and black olive feta spread on focaccia bread

The Laughing Ucello – roasted turkey breast, provolone cheese, fresh basil, tomato & onion with a sundried tomato aioli on focaccia bread

The Bird – roasted turkey breast and Swiss with alfalfa sprouts, cucumber slices, tomato, onion and pesto mayo on multi-grain bread.

The Swine – Black forest ham & sharp cheddar, with organic baby lettuce, tomato, onion, sweet-n-hot peppers, house dressing and deli mustard on marble rye.

The Albatross – Albacore tuna tossed with raisins, apples, pears, walnuts, honey, mayo and dijon mustard. Served with alfalfa sprouts on multi-grain bread.

VOM Chicken Salad Wrap – Curry chicken salad tossed with apricot preserves, walnuts, dijon mustard and mayo, with organic greens and cucumber in a whole wheat wrap.

The Big Cheese* – Buffalo mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and fresh basil with pesto mayo, served on focaccia bread

Hummus Wrap* – Homemade hummus, fresh spinach, tomato, cucumber slices, roasted pumpkin seeds and shredded carrots on a whole wheat wrap.

The Flower Child* – Swiss cheese, cucumber slices, pumpkin seeds, tomato, onion and alfalfa sprouts on multi-grain bread with apricot cream cheese. *Vegetarian selections

Out to Lunch Series

Orlando April 25-May 12, 2013

Cabaret Festival

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Laura Hoods

Never Gonna Get It

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Trevor Southworth The Library is Now Open

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It Was a Very Good Year:

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music and stories of 1955.

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Melissa Minyard:

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Laura Hodos:

Never Gonna Get Get It

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Melissa Minyard:

To All the Shows I’ve Done Before … And the Ones That Got Away

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Janine Klein:

Janine with a “J”

You must order your lunch at least 24 hours in advance. Call: Mad Cow Theatre Box Office 407-297-8788 to order.

Your lunch will be waiting for you 45 minutes prior

Janine Klein Janine with a “J”

Laura Hodos Never Gonna Get It

Melissa Minyard To All the

Shows I’ve Done Before … And the

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Trevor Southworth

The Library is Now Open


Mad Cow Theatre

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MAD COW’S BOX OFFICEBox office is available to answer your questions. Tickets may be purchased over the phone at: 407.297.8788 or online: orlandocabaret.com

THEATRE LOCATIONMad Cow Theatre Location: Downtown Orlando: 54 West Church Street, second floor.Mailing address: P.O. Box 3109, Orlando, FL 32802.

THEATRE PARKINGNEW! Now you can save time and money with reserved parking at Park-whiz.com. OR you can select from the many nearby garages including the Sun-Trust Center Parking, The Central Garage, and 55 West. SPECIAL NEEDSFor special seating needs, please advise the Box Office when purchasing your tickets. and give us a 24-hours notice. You must be at least 8 years old to attend The Orlando Cabaret Festival.

TICKET EXCHANGESingle tickets may be exchanged, subject to availability through the Box Office for a service charge of $2.50 per ticket and must be made 24-hours in advance. We regret there are no refunds.

LATE ARRIVALSFor the safety of our audience and performers, patrons arriving after the start of the show will be sat at a suitable break at the managers discretion. We regret refunds cannot be given.

LODGINGDiscounted Reservations care available at the Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel. Visit orlandocabaret.com or call the Box Office for details. PLEASE ...REFRAIN from bringing cameras or recording devices to the theatre. There is no photography of any type allowed in the theatre. Turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the theatre and when re-entering after intermission. Text messaging devices must remain off throughout the performance.

Due to the nature of live theatre, all artists, schedules and programming are subject to change. We regret any inconveniences.

LUNCHTIME PERFORMANCES The Orlando Cabaret Festival, performs weekdays, April 25-12 at 12 noon. Especially for downtown workers and those looking for daytime entertainment. Performances last 45 minutes, bring your lunch or order a box lunch from The Virgin Olive Market and have it waiting for you when you get to the theatre. Pre-ordered lunches start at $8.00. All Lunches need to be ordered 24-hours in advance by calling: 407.297.8788.Tickets: $12.00.

TICKETS: Phone: 407.297.8788 | Online: orlandocabaret.com For Group Sales, Box Lunches, and Dinner/Show Package please call the Box office: 407-297-8788

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