West End Star David Shannon Plays Don't Tell Mama March 18; Phantom's Samantha Hill Is Special Guest

By Andrew Gans
18 Mar 2013

David Shannon
David Shannon

Ireland native David Shannon, who has appeared in the London productions of Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, Miss Saigon and Jesus Christ Superstar, plays Don't Tell Mama in Manhattan March 18 at 8 PM.

Shannon's special guest is Samantha Hill, who is currently playing Christine in Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera.

The evening, which is entitled The Journey, follows Shannon's "remarkable career from early days as a furniture maker to West End star. From musicals to swing, classical to pop, this promises to be a night to remember," according to press notes.

Musical director is Julian Reeve.

Don't Tell Mama is located at 343 West 46th Street. There is a $15 cover charge and a two-drink minimum; cash only. Visit http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/cabaret.

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Final make-up touches. Hugh Panaro always yells at me if I come visit him without my lips. He says I look like the corpse bride because my eyes are so dark. This from the man in scary Phantom makeup.
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