European Cabaret

The popular Cabaret in the Country series returns to Spencertown Academy Arts Center this summer with an exciting line-up of European cabaret, produced in association with the Kabarett Kolektif, a collective of European cabaret performers based in New York City. "In the Kollektif we share an attraction to the dark, edgy, witty, haunting, biting and uniquely melodious side of cabaret," says Kollektif founder Karen Kohler. "Many of the songs you'll hear are known and loved throughout the world. Others are waiting to be revealed."

Spencertown Academy’s Cabaret in the Country showcases the best in cabaret entertainment in a relaxed and intimate setting with cabaret-style seating and refreshments available. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the performance begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and $25 for members. A series subscription for members is $65.

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KAREN KOHLER

MAY 17, 2008 at 6:30pm

Tickets $35 / $25 members / $65 members series

The new series debuts with Karen Kohler performing “Three Pennies & A Touch of Venus.” In this homage to Kurt Weill, Marlene Dietrich and other luminaries of Weimar Berlin, Kohler presents her interpretations in German, French and English of standards like "Falling in Love Again," "Mack the Knife," "Surabaya-Johnny" and "Lili Marleen," alongside lesser known songs. This award-winning singer, producer and director was born in Germany, raised in the U.S., and is the founder of the award-winning Kabarett Kollektif, as well as NYC’s only festival for European cabaret, Kabarett Fete, winner of the 2008 Back Stage Bistro Award for Special Event. Visit Karen Kohler's website to read more and listen to samples. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW

MARNI RICE

JUNE 28, 2008 at 6:30pm

Tickets $35 / $25 members / $65 members series

American Marni Rice presents “Songs of an Immigrant: Tales from Paris. “ Rice is a chanteuse, theater artist & accordionist whose repertoire includes vintage French Chansons, Euro Art songs from the 1920's-40's and original music. She started singing accompanying herself on accordion in soup kitchens, hospitals, and at the INS. Relocating to Paris, she performed on the streets and in cabarets singing French songs of the 30's, 40's and 50's. During that time she wrote a one-woman show entitled "Songs of an Immigrant" which has toured theater festivals in Germany, the U.S. and Canada and will be presented in NYC in April and at the Montreal Fringe Festival in June. Visit Marni Rice's website to read more and listen to samples. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

THEO BLECKMANN

JULY 26, 2008 at 6:30pm

Tickets $35 / $25 members / $65 members series

The series concludes on Saturday, July 28th with Theo Bleckmann performing “Songs of Love, War, Peace & Exile.”. German-born Bleckmann is the future of cabaret, if cabaret knows what's good for it!" proclaimed Francis Davis from the Village Voice recently, and indeed, Bleckmann's voice has something other-worldly, enveloping his songs with poise, humor, depth, and and yearning. Having performed world-wide with artists like Laurie Anderson, Meredith Monk, Philip Glass, Bobby McFerrin and Michael Tilson Thomas, Bleckmann is deeply rooted in jazz which helps to breathe new life into his interpretations of Brecht, Eisler and Weill, Strauss and Kraftwerk. With pianist Rob Schwimmer. Visit Theo Bleckmann's website to read more and listen to samples. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW