Broadway musical theatre star James Naughton (City of Angels, Chicago) will repeat his lauded cabaret act Nov. 9 to benefit Blue Light Theater Company, the NYC nonprofit where his son, Greg, serves as "actor manager."
The one-night-only event, at Carolines [sic] Comedy Nation, 1626 Broadway, in New York will feature special guest jazz pianist George Shearing, with musical director John Oddo and the John Oddo Quintet. Naughton's well-received act played last June at Manhattan Theatre Club. Expect classic pop standard such as "The Folks Who Live on the Hill," "Stardust" and more.
Preferred-seating tickets at $100 include show, drinks, hors d'oeuvres and shmoozing. Show-only seats at $50 are also available. Tickets are tax deductible. Cocktails begin at 6:30 PM, show is at 7:30 PM.
For information, call (212) 265-8370.
-- By Kenneth Jones