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Star of the NY cabaret scene, Carole J. Bufford, will premiere her latest show at the Metropolitan Room in May — featuring all new arrangements (by Larry Lees) of classic prohibition-era tunes, and accompanied by the legendary Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks.

 

For tickets, visit:

www.metropolitanroom.com

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Bruce Warren and the ensemble from Obesa Cantavit(April 2011)

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Brian Silliman and company performing “Don’t Mess With the USA” from Jonestown. (April 2001)

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The company of the 2009 reading of 16 DaysFrom left to right: Brian Silliman, Larry Lees, Katie Koslowski, Dan Petrotta, Kimberly Burns, Peter Carrier, Justin Maruri, Danny Gardner, and Peter Previti.  Not pictured: co-author, Amanda Morton.   (June 2009)

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Eddie Cooper as the spirit of “Mama” Cass Elliot in Obesa Cantavit(April 2011)

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The cast of The Magic of Mrs.Crowling. Top row, from left to right:
Dennis Hurley, Ronica Reddick, Patrick Shearer; Bottom row,
left to right: Brian Silliman, Shelly Smith, Paul Wyatt

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News reporters shocked at the Coroner’s announcement of Cass Elliot’s demise in Obesa Cantavit (April 2011)

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Co-authors Brian Silliman and Larry Lees meet with the legendary Elaine Stritch following a performance of Jonestown. (August 2004)

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Bruce Warren as “Hammy,” the sandwich accused of murdering Cass Elliot in Obesa Cantavit. (April 2011)

Show Reviews

(re: The Magic of Mrs. Crowling) Larry Lees’ sweeping orchestral strains…gives these scenes an unexpected, emotional heft.

- Sam Thielman (Backstage)

Every note, every lyric is imbued with a passion for this very difficult art form.  Larry is clearly interested in pushing the musical theatre envelope, even as he honors its traditions.

- Dick Scanlan

I have seen “the face of evil,” and it is JONESTOWN, THE MUSICAL.

- Anonymous Web Critic

The piece (Obesa Cantavit) is wonderful.  The music is passionate and moving.

- Andrew Lippa

(re: Obesa Cantavit) Your music, libretto, choral arrangements and orchestrations were all first rate.  And there was a guiding intelligence behind every element that was wonderfully impressive.  Bravo!

- Sheldon Harnick