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“The show is well written, tightly paced, interesting, inquisitive, and enjoyable. Rosemary Loar is not only a formidable vocalist, but communicates with her audience, showing an openness one rarely observes. Arrangements are top notch, musicianship skilled and symbiotic.”Cabaret Scenes

“One of New York cabaret’s strongest jazz singers, the 2012 winner of the MAC Hanson Award for “Excellence in Cabaret”, her (Rosemary’s) erudite and accessibly sophisticated new show featuring wonderful jazz, pop, and Broadway songs from the 1930s-’50s goes down like a delicious vodka martini topped with a skewer of blue cheese-stuffed olives.”
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SUNDAY JUNE 3RD @ 7PM

Frank Ponzio-piano/music direction
Waldron Ricks- muted trumpet

online reseravations suggested: https://donttellmamanyc.com/shows
Don’t Tell Mama

343 W 46th St, New York,NY

For tickets www.donttellmamanyc.com/shows or
212-757-0788 after 4 PM daily.

$20 cover $15 AEA/ MAC/Students
Two-drink minimum per person

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