’Cuse Cabaret, a comedy show of parody songs about life in Syracuse and Central New York premiered to sold-out houses at CNY Jazz Central in 2023 and, with a grant from CNYArts and the generosity of individual sponsors, it returned for another sold-out run in 2024. Co-written by jazz singer Hanna Richardson & Johanna Beale Keller, the spectacular casts & directors included Novis Fuller, Thomas Netter, Evelyn Oliver, Derek Emerson Powell, Donovan Stanfield, & Natasia White, with music directors Benjamin Borenstein (2023) and Frederick Willard (2024).
‘Cuse Cabaret is a triumph!
The cleverest, wittiest, and most well-crafted performance I have seen in a long time!
FANTASTIC OPENING night! If you can still get tickets, do not miss this show!
We laughed so much our stomachs hurt!
WHAT AUDIENCE MEMBERS SAID
The high quality performances, superb music direction and genius parody song lyrics are unforgettable.
The highest “laugh to time spent” ratio I ever had!
The songs, acting and funny stories (all so true) about our beloved area were magnificent!
We are all so fortunate to live in Syracuse!