Nancy Barrett in a show with 2 Collinsport players

My friend Peter just reported that Nancy Barrett will be guest-starring in two cabaret shows, on March 18 and 25 at Helen's in New York City.  The show stars John Schaefer and Peter Mac, better known as Julia and Carolyn at the 2004 Dark Shadows Weekend. They'll portray Bea Arthur and Judy Garland; Nancy will do a set of songs. Come on out and support the boys. For reservations, call 212.206.0609

Ldyanne


This is also reported on http://www.darkshadowsonline.com/

Enclosed you'll find the info for our next theatrical venture...Hope to see you there!

Judy and Bea: Two Dorothy's Reunited for the 1st time!
A New Cabaret
Starring Peter Mac as Judy Garland
and John Schaefer as Bea Arthur

NYC Gender Ilusionists Peter Mac and John Schaefer take the stage as the legendary rainbow diva and everyone's favorite golden girl.

In this new cabaret musical Miss Garland and Miss Arthur regale audiences with songs and stories of their days on stage and screen. And in Miss Arthur's case, TV LAND. You'll hear signature songs such  as Judy's "Zing Went the Strings of My Heart" and Bea's "The Man in The Moon".  As well as a bevy of other musical surprises.  Though never having once met, worked, or spent any time together personally , Garland and Arthur prove they are true bosom buddies!

Mr.Mac first took the stage as Garland in his autobiographical play , "Judy and Me."  While Mr. Schaefer filled Miss Arthur's sizable shoes in the hit show, "The Golden Girls:LIVE!" .

On March 18th and 25th , the incomparable Nancy Barrett joins the girls on stage. Ms. Barrett is best known for her role as Carolyn Stoddard ( the bad girl with a heart of gold) on the classic (1960's) vampire  ABC soap opera,  Dark Shadows.  Miss Barrett has also starred on Broadway in the musical "Pickwick."  As well as having appeared on ABC's One Life to Live. Her Theatre credits include: The Fantasticks and The Diary of Anne Frank. Ms. Barrett mader her debut into the cabaret world  with her one woman musical, "Once Again".   She endeared herself to audiences all over America and abroad as cousin of the Vampire , Barnabas Collins, of "Dark Shadows" Fame.

The show opens February 25th, 2005. At 11:30 PM, Doors open at 11 PM. It will then run every Friday through April 15th at 11:30 PM. At Helen's Hideaway room. Located at 169 eighth avenue between 18th and 19th streets.  $20 cover charge/$15 food/drink minimum. For reservations call 212-206-0609 .

"Peter Mac's Judy Garland is not merely impersonation. It is a knowning and affectionate portrayal of the woman and the artist. A Judy that is Both Funny and Touching...this is lovely work!" - Roy Sander, critic

"John Schaefer is dead on in his imitation. Right down to the pusing lips and ever-akimbo left arm" - OUT magazine

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LdyAnne

Thank you for doing this! I just came over to do this and you saved me the effort.

I will add that anyone who wants to attend the cabaret performances that Nancy Barrett will be participating in should make reservations as soon as possible.  John and Peter have had several highly successful stage shows in New York's cabaret community and generated a lot of press and "buzz" about their work  They have their own substantial following because they aren't "impersonators" but actors playing a role (that happens to be a woman) and the difference in approach adds a unique element to their work.  Definitely do not put off making that reservation!

Nancy

I only wish I could get up to NYC to see them. I am sure it wil be a killer show.

LdyAnne

OMG!!! Judy Garland and Bea Arthur.....lolololol!!!!!

Thanks LdyAnne...this sounds very fun! Hope someone who attends will post pics.

Patti