Liza and I have been meaning to check out Curtain's Down here in Toronto for a few months now, and we finally made it there last night and it was truly wonderful. The evening is a Cabaret/variety show/open-mic mix that brings a refreshing collection of Broadway, pop and Jazz to the new and improved Statler’s Piano Lounge.
The night is hosted every Monday by the always witty and warm Jenni Burke who delivers a healthy blend of comedy, music and improv. She is assisted by musical director Michael Barber.
The night is hosted every Monday by the always witty and warm Jenni Burke who delivers a healthy blend of comedy, music and improv. She is assisted by musical director Michael Barber.
Curtain's Down is exactly what Toronto has been missing. It is also exactly what Church Street needs as well (Yes, drag performances are fun, however seeing raw talent is much more invigorating). Last night's show featured some very strong performers and a small collection of new emerging artists including, Derrick Paul Miller from Thousand Islands Playhouse's Les Miserables, Mary Kelly, Ryan Kerr, and the cast from Summer Works' Kid Cosmic (to only name a few).
The evening has a wonderfully contagious positive energy to it. Having a cocktail while listening to local talent is the perfect way to spend a Monday night. Artists coming together weekly to share a song, an anecdote, promote, inspire…. but most of all, to celebrate being an Artist in Toronto.
Check it out:
Monday's at 8pm
Curtain's Down
Statler's Piano Lounge
487 Church Street
Toronto
1 comment:
Sounds like a great Toronto event..&
for those of you who want to get out of town (fresh air, no pay parking, pro talent in intimate settings etc) come down and see Derrick at the Playhouse in Les Miz, through August.
www.1000islandsplayhouse.com
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