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LITTLE DEATH
Songs of Coming and Going
Conceived by and starring Nightlife, MAC and Bistro Award-winner Karen Kohler
Directed by John-Richard Thompson
Tickets: $25 and $40
In this new musical performance the cabaret iconoclast Karen Kohler blurs the line between sex and death in two companion shows. Backed by a five-piece ensemble, Kohler crossbreeds a decadent range of theatrical and musical styles, everything from jazz, Delta blues, classical, rock-folk and cabaret. She takes us in and out of pain and pleasure, obsession and foreplay, creation and destruction. Using the words and music of composers as varied as Purcell, Tom Waits, Schubert, Cole Porter, Astor Piazzola, Jacques Brel and Leonard Cohen, Little Death shows us how sex and death are distinct, the same and totally inevitable. Two entrancing, seductive evenings . . . Or try them both in one dazzling evening. After all, you can't have one without the other!
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THE HIDERS
with Amy Miles
Tickets: $15
"A truly remarkable band, a great live experience, tons of great songs. The Hiders bridge the musical gap as well as any band I've heard in a long, long time." - Dan Reed WXPN/WorldCafe
The Hiders formed in 2004, an outlet for former Ass Ponys & Ruby Vileos guitarist Billy Alletzhauser’s solo material which had been gestating for nearly a decade prior. The band was a local success instantly and international attention shortly followed thanks to the release of their debut recording Valentine, which received considerable airplay on commercial and non-commercial radio. Their sophomore release, Penny Harvest Field, brings some new and seasoned members to the band, as well as a more dynamic sound. Stepping out of the easily tagged Americana formula of Valentine, Penny Harvest Field delivers influences ranging from The Raincoats and Husker Du to John Lennon and Elliott Smith while offering a deeper look into their Americana/Folk roots as well.
AMY MILES
Amy Miles is a New York based singer and songwriter who left Conway, Arkansas right after she finished high school to move to New York City in a pick up truck. Abandoning her training in classical music which her parents - both classical musicians - had hoped that she would pursue, Amy began acting, recording pop music, and producing new projects in the big city.
As a solo musician Amy Miles has recorded three records "Dirty Stay Out," featuring the single "Kill To Know" with a video directed by The State's David Wain, and an appearance by Saturday Night Live's Amy Poehler. The roller skating themed video was a Youtube sensation. Amy's second record "Nobel Hatch," garnered critical acclaim including The Washington Post's praise of her song writings as both "Cutting and Smart," and providing her with a featured appearance performing on the Jimmy Kimmel show. Amy has toured with They Might Be Giants and opened for Robyn Hitchcock. Her third record "King of Girls" was produced by Craig Wedren of Shudder To Think, and is expected to be released later this year.
In addition to her solo music, Amy Miles is also a member of the Disco-Punk band "Baby," she is a performer with New York institution "The Losers Lounge," and the high concept musical collective "Citizens Band," which also includes Rain Phoenix, The Cardigans' Nina Persson, super model Karen Elson, and Guiding Light's Ian Buchanan.
For more information on Amy Miles please visit www.myspace.com/amymiles
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MUSÉE DES FEMMES
Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque
Presented by The Desert Sin Dance Company
The Desert Sin Dance Company presents Musée des Femmes - Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque, an erotic and edgy fusion of dance and theater. Musée des Femmes (Museum of Women) is a sideshow-stylized psychological spectacle that retells the tales of some of the boldest and most intriguing women throughout time – both fictional and historical. The story line lends and emotional and human twist on fantastic characters such as legendary film starlet Mata Hari, the Hindu Goddess Kali and Joan of Arc.
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DON’T QUIT YOUR NIGHT JOB
Tickets: $20
The acclaimed, wildly popular comedy variety show featuring a revolving cast of Broadway’s brightest performing without a net returns for its second season of monthly performances at The Zipper. This late night happening of improv, music, sketches and stories was created by its stars: Steve Rosen (The Farnsworth Invention, Spamalot), David Rossmer (Fiddler on the Roof, Titanic), Sarah Saltzberg (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and music director Dan Lipton (The Coast of Utopia). Featuring special guest stars at every show. Proceeds go to benefit Wendy Wasserstein’s Open Doors Initiative (TDF). “A funny free-for-all!” – Time Out New York. For more information, visit www.dontquitnyc.com.
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THE RANDY BANDITS
Tickets: $15
Brooklyn's harmonious outlaws The Randy Bandits have been ravishing audiences with their unique brand of American music for nearly 7 years. Merging the eclectic musicianship of The Band, the earthy sincerity of Wilco, and the quirky pop-smarts of Cake, these musical adventurers dig deep into various and sundry traditions to produce newly shining gems. Their style swings from Rock to Country to Jazz to Soul to Gospel (sometimes all at once), with a jillion instruments traded amongst them, and soaring vocal harmonies. Their first album Redbeard was released in 2006. Golden Arrow, their second album, will be released in January of 2009. This appearance at The Zipper is the Bandits' pre-release celebration, featuring giveaways of advance copies of the new CD! For more info, visit www.myspace.com/randybandits.
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PUNCH & JUDY
$15.00
New York jazz duo Punch & Judy, comprised of brassy chanteuse Jennifer Tullock and up and coming blues conscenti Kyle Hughes, are one of New York's newest buzz-chats. The couple met in 2007 and began writing original jazz songs that incorporated Tullock's comedy background (a seasoned singer/comedy writer whose work has been featured at Second City Chicago and the news satire Tangy Pepper, many have compared her lyrics to that of Danny Kaye and Eartha Kitt) and Hughes's sterling reputation as a jazz and blues forerunner. Songs such as "The Rock Hudson Blues", a Tin Pan Alley throwback chronicling the woes of a woman who falls in love with "sensitive" men, have garnered Punch & Judy attention in jazz, cabaret, and comedy circles alike. The duo, along with their band, hold a residency at the Lower East Side's Tapeo 29, Failte Bar, Brooklyn's infamous jazz house the Tea Lounge, as well as acting as the in-house band for the New York radio satire "The Out of Hand Radio Hour." The energy is young, the tunes are clever, and Tullock and Hughes continue to solidify their place as one of jazz and blues’ most promising new acts.
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THINGS TO RUIN
Tickets: $20
Things To Ruinis an incendiary collection of songs by Kleban and Larson Award Winner Joe Iconis (writer of The Black Suits). Directed by John Simpkins, T2R is a theatrical rock concert about human beings who are messy, emotional, drugged up, knocked down, inspired, electric and who don’t have nearly enough time to cause the kind of commotion they so desperately need to. Performed by a cast of viciously talented young singers and a highly flammable four-piece band led by Joe himself, Things to Ruin rocks with an occasionally profane and always heartfelt explosion of music and high drama. Starring Nick Blaemire, Katrina Rose Dideriksen, Badia Farha, Sarah Glendening, Ian Kagey, Lance Rubin, Brent Stranathan, Mike Pettry, Eric William Morris and Jason “SweetTooth” Williams. Produced by Sara Katz. For more information, visit www.MrJoeIconis.com.
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YOU ONLY PINCH TWICE
A Pinchbottom Burlesque
Tickets: $20
"Pinchbottom's themed burlesque gets all shaken and stirred with everyone's favorite secret agent." (Time Out New York)
MISSION BRIEFING: The world is, as usual, in trouble . . . menaced this time by the Pernicious INternational Cartel of Horrible Baddies Out To Take Over el Mundo (P.I.N.C.H.B.O.T.T.O.M.). P.I.N.C.H.B.O.T.T.O.M.’s plan for global domination? To use the twirling of burlesque performers' tassels to hypnotize the populace into submission (not the most ludicrous in the history of the 007 franchise!). But P.I.N.C.H.B.O.T.T.O.M. will soon discover that The Twirl is Not Enough - because (an unlicensed parody of) James Bond is back. And this time, he has a "License to Pinch" in this undercover extravaganza. Starring Nasty Canasta as "James Bond" and Jonny Porkpie as her arch-nemesis "Porkfeld", plus a cadre of superspies, double agents, and villainous henchgals: Anita Cookie, Bastard Keith, Clams Casino, Delirium Tremens, Doc Wasabassco, GiGi La Femme, Jo Boobs, Julie Atlas Muz, Naughtia Nice, Neil O'Fortune, Peekaboo Pointe, Scott Rayow and Tigger!
"BEST OF NEW YORK: BEST BURLESQUE! Sexy, campy fun . . . An uproarious evening." (New York Magazine)
"The best burlesque show in town" (The Village Voice)
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NOVICE THEORY
Tickets: $15
“A musician on the verge . . . destined for breakout stardom” (Village Voice), Geo Wyeth aka Novice Theory returns to The Zipper. A multi-instrument musician and composer driven with the vision of possibilities, Novice Theory “has been drawing notice around town for his strongly narrative songs and evocative performances” (The New Yorker). “The music and performance is gaudy, ballsy and emotional with a vengeance and a slight wink. Think Gerry Lee Lewis and Rufus infused with Jazz arrangements” (Obsession Collection).
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TODD ALMOND
Tickets: $15
Todd Almond, one of the most sought-after songwriters in NYC, celebrates the release of Mexico City, his newest recording of original songs. A minimal and intimate collection, Mexico City features 10 new songs including "The Fire," "Oh, Sean," and the acclaimed "The Margin." For the release concert, Almond will perform with his stellar band and, as usual, a thrilling special guest or two. Almond was recently commissioned by Yale Rep to write two musicals, and in the past year some of the theater world's greatest singers - including Laura Benanti, Victoria Clark, Michael Arden, Jayne Houdyshell and Cheyenne Jackson - have performed his music. Almond is currently collaborating with Adam Bock, Marcus Gardley, and Lear deBessonet, and this summer he composed music for a short film by Will Eno. As a performer, Almond has been wowing audiences with his inventive and always-surprising live shows. Also known for his radical interpretations of classic musicals (Hair and the upcoming Oliver), Almond's work as a musical director includes Michael John LaChiusa's Tres Ninas and Mitu's Ahraihsak. He has been in residence at the Sundance Theatre Lab, Vassar (NYTW), and was a composer in the inaugural 24 Hour Musicals. Visit www.toddalmond.com.
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REANIMATED!
The Unlikely Return of KRAVITS AND JONES
Starring Jason Kravits and Joel Hurt Jones
Directed by Melinda Buckley
With special guests!
Tickets: $20
Many, many moons ago, when 42nd Street was still lined with small theatres and large porn shops . . . two young actors started working on a show that would change . . . well, nothing really. But it did take them places . . . to the US Comedy Festival in Aspen, where they won the jury award for best sketch comedy! To Los Angeles, where they had lots and lots of very important meetings! And eventually, back to home to New York, where they played to sold out crowds at the Actors’ Playhouse! And . . . that was about it. Until now!
Jason Kravits and Joel Hurt Jones are dusting off the cobwebs and digging up the party hats for a one night only extravaganza! Comedy! Music! Ice Cream! Wrestling! Come see what all the fuss is . . . er, was . . . about!
Jason Kravits, most recently seen on Broadway in The Drowsy Chaperone, is probably best known for his work on television as ADA Richard Bay on ABC’s “The Practice.” He also did some other TV stuff, a couple of movies and lots of theatre. He performs semi-regularly with Don’t Quit Your Night Job, and created and stars in the web-series “Lords of the Playground.”
Joel Jones is a veteran actor/writer/director who has appeared on stages across the country, in numerous television shows (“Law & Order,” “Scrubs,” “Judging Amy,” etc.) in several films (Rat Race, Showtime, Our American Husband, etc.) and many commercials. He has written professionally for television and extensively for the stage, mostly sketch comedy. Peeling Figs, a one-act Joel directed for Mind the Gap, was recently nominated for a New York Innovative Theatre Award.
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BRIAN NASH – from the choirgirl hotel
Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
In honor of the 10th anniversary of Tori Amos’ groundbreaking 1998 album, from the choirgirl hotel, singer/pianist Brian Nash performs the full album in its entirety. Featuring songs such as Spark, Raspberry Swirl, and Jackie’s Strength, choirgirl marked Amos’ first foray into recording and performing with a full band. Following two sold out solo performances of Amos’ 1996 album, Boys for Pele, Nash will be playing his first ever show with a 3-piece backing band. For more info, visit www.BrianJNash.com.
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JASON ST. LITTLE AS TITS FISHER WITH KITTEN’S KISS
A Cabaret Voltaire
Tickets: $20
“The Saint came marching in and absolutely killed . . . It's not every artist who could pull off a transition from AC/DC’s ‘Back in Black’ to Al Jolson's ‘Swanee.’ Or have medleys of Weill-Brecht and the Smiths. Plus, anybody who does a song from ‘Bugsy Malone’ is going to win me over automatically. Excellent backing by Kitten's Kiss!”
—Tom Nondorf, “The Leading Men,” Playbill Online.
Back to score another triumph at The Zipper —legendary troubadour Jason St. Little as TITS FISHER is back out on artistic parole and anyone is fair game to TITS. Part Vaudeville, part Dada, and all rock and roll, JASON ST. LITTLE as TITS FISHER with KITTEN’S KISS - A Cabaret Voltaire is a mad triptych through the mind of one of our most beloved show biz figures. Taking a cue from Tristan Tzara and the New York Dolls, TITS FISHER attempts to decipher the current state of our lost world with bravery, bon mots, and a healthy dose of synth and bass. Radical chic exists, and the party is over circa 1985. Visit www.titsfisher.com.
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THAT’S AMORE: ALL-ITALIA BURLESQUE
Saturday November 29 @ 10:00 PM
Tickets: $ 20
Dirty Martini has just returned from a month of performing with the Cabaret New Burlesque at the first ever Napoli Theater Festival and wanted to bring a bit of the homeland back to New York as only she can. A big hit in Coney Island this summer, the show features tour-mates Harvest Moon and Julie Atlas Muz with the Italian themed numbers that made them a "hit" in Naples, along with Miss Martini's Neopolitan inspired “Mafioso.” And if that wasn't enough, the show is hosted by the king of Italy himself, Jesus Christ. You think you've seen the San Gennaro Festival? This show is a bonified Eye-talian miracle!
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YANA CHUPENKO
Tickets: $20
Downtown Diva Yana Chupenko returns to The Zipper for her first solo cabaret act – expect the unexpected as Yana showcases a voice that tears into everything from Streisand to Judas Priest. A Soviet refugee and punk metal goddess, Yana fronted one of the first all-girl hardcore bands, PMS (Pre-Metal Syndrome), the seminal thrash-metal band Wench and her most recent hard rock outfit, Shiny Mama, all of which released full-length albums. She has appeared at The Zipper previously in Lady, Lady, Lady. She has also appeared in Cathy Cervenka’s annual Madonnathon and Love Bites, Adam Dugas’ Chaos & Candy and Vernal Hoodoo, and is an alumnus of Don Hill’s Bitch.
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WILLIE MAE ROCK CAMP FOR GIRLS
3RD ANNUAL ROCK'N'ROLL AUCTION
Hosted by Murray Hill
Performances by Meshell Ndegeocello, Erin McKeown & special surprise guests
$50 admission includes bidding paddle, door prizes, drink specials and a night of rollicking fun!
An evening benefitting the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls Scholarship Fund, hosted by “Mr. Showbiz” Murray Hill, with performances by Meshell Ndegeocello, Erin McKeown and special surprise guests, and featuring a live auction of fine goods and services. Items for bidding include guitars autographed by Kimya Dawson, Meshell Ndegeocello, and other artists. Enjoy raffles, door prizes and holiday deals at the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls Merch Booth. Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls is a non-profit music and mentoring program serving girls and young women in New York City. Through a summer day camp, after school programs, and community events, the organization gives girls the opportunity to learn musical instruments, form bands, write songs, and participate in other activities that encourage self-confidence, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Program tuition is sliding scale so that every girl has the chance to rock out.
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A LUNATIC’S CABARET
With Carol Lipnik & Spookarama and Joseph Keckler
Tickets: $15
Carol Lipnik and Joseph Keckler, each possessed of multi-octave voices and their own savvy, playful, brands of spookiness, present a fun packed double bill of unusual music.
Experiencing a performance conjured by New York cult songstress Carol Lipnik and her band Spookarama is like attending a séance in a deserted Coney Island amusement park at night. Like some strange siren medium, Lipnik, with her hauntingly beautiful voice channels the spectrum of human emotions. Her poetic image-rich and genre defying songwriting echoes sources as varied as Weimer-era German cabaret, swamp blues, psychedelic folk, and turn of the century parlor songs. Lipnik is expertly accompanied by critically acclaimed eclectic jazz pianist Dred Scott on keyboards, guitar, accordion and percussion, together with Jacob Lawson's masterful gypsy violin and electronics. Carol Lipnik and Spookarama have developed a large and loyal following on the New York club circuit have recorded four CDs on Mermaidalley Music. Visit myspace.com/carollipnikandspookarama.
Known for his thunderous, classically trained baritone, singer and monologist Joseph Keckler's songs are wild, sensuous and emotional, showcased as highly theatrical, madcap production numbers. Drawing from sources as varied as Bessie Smith and Verdi, Keckler plays with a full band and is joined by classical violinist and electronic artist Danny Digital and 21st century dragster Glenn Marla.
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Tracy Bonham
Tickets: $15.00
A native of Eugene, Oregon, Bonham began singing at age 5, playing the violin at 9, and piano at age 14. After transferring to Berklee College of Music to study voice - leaving her full violin scholarship at the University of Southern California behind - she began to write songs on the guitar in 1994. Her 1996 major label debut, The Burdens of Being Upright (Island), went gold in the US as well as Holland, Australia and Canada, spawning the hit single "Mother Mother." This led to a pair of Grammy nominations in 1997, as well as an MTV Video Award nomination. She has since toured the world many times and has made television appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Night with Conan O'Brien,” “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” as well as A&E's “Breakfast With the Arts.” Her third album "blink the brightest" was released on Rounder Records in 2005, and with that she placed many of the songs in major network TV shows such as “Brothers and Sisters,” “The L Word,” “The Closer,” “What About Brian,” and “Army Wives.” Tracy's vocals are featured on various artists’ albums such as Aerosmith’s "Honkin’ On Bobo" (Columbia 2004), Wayfaring Strangers’ "This Train" (Rounder 2004), Ron Sexsmith's "Whereabouts" (violin – 1999). In 2003 and 2006, she toured extensively with Blue Man Group singing and playing violin in major arenas as their featured guest performer and their opening act. Tracy is currently writing and recording her next album and teaching violin and voice in Brooklyn.
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OFFENSIVE WOMEN
Produced by Julie Goldman, Erin Keating and Eve Ensler
Directed by Virginia Scott
Tickets: $28
Offensive Women: Talk is Dangerous is a no-holds-barred, rock-n-roll comedy show featuring the next generation of outspoken, outrageous women comedians! Presented by Eve Ensler (founder of V-Day and creator of The Vagina Monologues) and Julie Goldman (co-star of LOGO’s “Big Gay Sketch Show”), this show is guaranteed to be a balls-out comedy throw-down. No subject is off-limits and these hysterical ladies are guaranteed to ruffle some feathers saying the dangerous sh#t you think but are SO not supposed to say out loud. With live music by The Totally Offensive Band, host Julie Goldman, comedians Rachel Feinstein, Kate Rigg, Betsy Salkind and Shazia Mirza (all the way from the U.K.), plus the dirty R&B stylings of Wendy Ho and the antics of burlesque superstars The Wau Wau Sisters. For more info, visit: www.offensivewomen.com
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BRIDGET EVERETT, NEAL MEDLYN & KENNY MELLMAN
Our Hit Parade
Tickets: $15
Our Hit Parade was inspired by the 1950s TV musical sketch series "Your Hit Parade," where cast members performed the week's most popular songs as comically literal skits. Here, Bridget Everett, Neal Medlyn, Kenny Mellman and other stars from the downtown performance world do their renditions of the year’s Top Ten hits live on stage at The Zipper. Come see the hottest songs in America interpreted by the hottest musicians, actors and comedians in New York!
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LEA DELARIA
Santa Claus Is Coming
With Special Guest Sandra Bernhard
Tickets: $25
Trailblazing diva Lea DeLaria fronts with her swinging quintet under the musical direction of the eminent pianist and composer Janette Mason. In a very special Christmas show, Lea and the band perform a scintillating repertoire of witty festive favorites, and songs classic torch songs, up-tempo jazz standards and soulful ballads. With special guest Sandra Bernhard.
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KATE PAZAKIS: UNZIPPED!
Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Downtown diva Kate Pazakis headlines her first Zipper show Kate Pazakis: Unzipped! This brand new show uses a mix of pop, rock, country and musical theatre to reveal the woman behind the legendary powerhouse belt. Come witness the live recording of Kate’s debut album. Featuring new material, original songs, a few fan favorites, and a live band headed by musical director, Brian J. Nash. Featuring special guest Seth Rudetsky. Produced by Jenn Namoff.
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THE ROCK THE FOLK OUT TOUR 2009
Featuring Stewart Lewis, Jake Walden and Tom Goss
Hosted by Lizz Furtado
Tickets: $15
Stewart Lewis' soulful blend of pop and folk have been featured on shows such as “Ghost Whisperer,” MTV's “Laguna Beach,” “Joan of Arcadia,” “Dawson's Creek,” “Biggest Loser,” and the 20th Century Fox feature film Firehouse Dog. He has shared the stage with Grammy winners Shawn Colvin and Sheryl Crow, as well as indie stalwart Ani Difranco. Recently, Stewart has become the very first artist signed to the Here! TV Network and Regent Entertainment's new music venture, Here! Tunes.
Jake Walden’s blend of soaring, melodic, heartfelt music, coupled with his distinctively emotive velvet gravel voice is both intensely personal and universal. Since the release of his debut, Alive and Screaming, Jake has been featured in publications such as The Advocate, In Style and CMJ. He has played to packed rooms in Los Angeles and New York. His video for his debut single, “For Someone,” (which stars Bevin Prince of the CW’s “One Tree Hill”) debuted on LOGO’s NewNowNext and is currently up for voting on The Click List.
Since April 2006, Tom Goss has played scores of coffeehouses, bars, gay pride festivals and other events—honing his skills along the way. With the January 2008 release of his second CD, Rise, Tom demonstrates just how far he’s come. The six songs showcase his stylistic flexibility, from the urgent growl of “Morning Sun” to the sweet and unadorned “King of Something Right.” The recent music video for “Rise” barreled its way to #2 on MTV’s LOGO and stuck around 8 weeks.
Hosted by Lizz Furtado, The Portuguese Princess with a kick: actress, comedian, babysitter, popcorn connoisseur . . . Look for her singing - yes, singing - in the movie The Accidental Husband, with Uma Thurman, due to come out sometime before hell freezes over! |
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STORY PIRATES AFTER DARK
Tickets: $15
Everything The Striking Viking Story Pirates perform is based on a story written by a New York City elementary school student - from the shame of chronic bedwetting to the tender love between the devil and some guy she met at Starbucks. “The Story Pirates have children (and adults) begging for more” (New York Post), and have been hailed as “crazy entertaining” by Jon Stewart of “The Daily Show.” With music, puppets, and a David Bowie-style tribute to a good Hebrew School education, the Story Pirates have blown the minds of 100,000 second graders. You're next.
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THE PEACH TARTES PEEL FOR REPEAL
Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Rouge your knees, roll your stockings down, find yourself a flask, and get a wiggle on down to the joint as New York's Juiciest Burlesque Troupe keeps it wet and hot in their Prohibition Era-inspired burlesque show. With special guests and swell prizes that are sure to be the cat's meow! 1920s & 30s vintage dress is admired, but not required. PLUS…$3 Peach Tartes cocktails from 9:30-10:30pm provided by Zygo Energy Vodka.
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THE MAIN SQUEEZE ORCHESTRA
Deck the Halls with Squeezing Bellows!
Tickets: $15
An accordion in a pear tree! Join the Main Squeeze Orchestra for a holiday extravaganza filled with roasting chestnuts, spinning dreidels, glowing candles and rock and roll. Fourteen ladies with accordions under the baton of Walter Kuhr will turn even the naughtiest Scrooges nice. Visit www.mainsqueezeorchestra.com.
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MURRAY HILL: A MURRAY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Tickets: $30 - $55
($55 VIP ticket includes priority seating, signed show poster, and a Murray Hill holiday cocktail tumbler!)
MURRAY HILL, "the hardest working middle-aged man in show business", gives the gift of holiday entertainment to New York City with his legendary Yuletide tradition: A Murray Little Christmas.
Everyone is invited as Murray re-creates one of his infamous holiday cocktail parties, live on stage. The show will be a cozy, chestnut warming, homey affair direct from his bachelor pad living room (one large enough to accommodate 10 merry musicians, 6 crooning carolers, 3 strutting Santa showgirls, two singing stars, and one showbiz legend named Murray Hill). A Murray Little Christmas is a cocktail-style variety show packed with silver bells and holiday hi-balls. It's the liveliest Christmas cocktail party of the season and everyone is guaranteed to have a gay old time! Featuring guest stars from the "Isle of Misfits": Dirty Martini, Julie Atlas Muz, Bridget Everett, Kenny Mellman, Evil Hate Monkey & Trixi Little, Carmine Covelli (as Sebastian the Elf), The Peach Tartes, Broadway Brassy, Matt Barnes, Lil Miss Lixx, Mel Huckabee and The Fisherman Xylophonic Orchestra with Brian Newman on trumpet.
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STARSKY + COX
Troll the Ancient Yule
Written and Performed by Stella Starsky and Quinn Cox
Musical Direction by Billy Hough
With Musicians Susan Goldberg, Paul Hough, jon fried and deena shoskes
Tickets: $25
Hipster horoscopists and cosmic musical comedians, Stella Starsky + Quinn Cox take to the stage with their new seasonal celebration, chronicling the real-magical lives of these "slick stargazers" (CNN) and "favored astrologers of fashion insiders" (ELLE) who were brought up by age-old mystical families, the antithesis of those whom conspiracy theorists suspect rule the world (and they'd be half-right). "A word-of-mouth phenomenon" (TIME) whose work has been called "brilliant and sexy" (VOGUE) and "wonderfully dirty" (O, The Oprah Magazine), Starsky + Cox are modish metaphysicians who reveal universal truths in the hilarious retelling of their personal tale. Forever following their own star, the statuesque Starsky and her compressed consort Cox belt out songs, amid witty and mind-bending patter, in a signature sophisticated style that is at turns folky, loungey, punky and scroungey. The Yule, they'll have us know, is an ancient Norse word meaning “Wheel,” the mandala of the zodiac by which they truly and comically conduct their lives, oh, and yours.
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MIKE ERRICO’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW
Tickets: $18.00
Mike Errico makes his Zipper Factory debut, performing his annual Holiday Show. A highlight of Mike's touring calendar, the Holiday Show will feature material from across this New York City native’s discography, including his acclaimed 2007 release, All In. Following a long-standing Holiday Show tradition, Mike will distribute gifts to the audience. Recipients of these so-called "Holiday Omens" will be invited to interpret the gift's personal significance in the coming year. Hilarious, poignant or cautionary, the Omens have proven to be alarmingly accurate. Visit www.errico.com.
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MUSÉE DES FEMMES
Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque
Presented by The Desert Sin Dance Company
Tickets: $20
The Desert Sin Dance Company presents Musée des Femmes - Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque, an erotic and edgy fusion of dance and theater. Musée des Femmes (Museum of Women) is a sideshow-stylized psychological spectacle that retells the tales of some of the boldest and most intriguing women throughout time – both fictional and historical. The story line lends and emotional and human twist on fantastic characters such as legendary film starlet Mata Hari, the Hindu Goddess Kali and Joan of Arc.
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DON’T QUIT YOUR NIGHT JOB
Tickets: $20
“A funny free-for-all!” – Time Out New York
The acclaimed, wildly popular comedy variety show featuring a revolving cast of Broadway’s brightest performing without a net returns for its second season of monthly performances at The Zipper. This late night happening of improv, music, sketches and stories was created by its stars: Steve Rosen (The Farnsworth Invention, Spamalot), David Rossmer (Fiddler on the Roof, Titanic), Sarah Saltzberg (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and music director Dan Lipton (The Coast of Utopia). Featuring special guest stars at every show. Proceeds go to benefit Wendy Wasserstein’s Open Doors Initiative (TDF). For more information, visit www.dontquitnyc.com.
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OUR LADY J: THE GOSPEL OF DOLLY
Tickets: $20
Composer/performer Our Lady J returns to The Zipper with The Second Annual Gospel of Dolly, an inspiring evening focusing on Dolly Parton’s most beloved music featuring the Pink Champagne Orchestra, the Train To Kill Gospel Choir, and special surprise guests. Come join the Church of Our Lady J!
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GROOVELILY in STRIKING 12
Tickets: $35
“Delightful. Festive holiday entertainment for those without children under 12.” (2007)
“A thoroughly winning musical with a terrific, first-rate score!” (2006)
- Charles Isherwood, The New York Times
“GrooveLily rocks in the new year!” - Mike Kuchwara, The Associated Press
This Zipper holiday tradition returns! Take a hip trip with the indie pop-rock band GrooveLily as they spread some holiday warmth on cold winter nights performing their critically acclaimed musical, Striking 12. Combining pop-rock, musical comedy and old-fashioned uplift with a healthy dose of 21st-century skepticism, Striking 12 is the story of a Grumpy Guy who decides to avoid the hectic, loveless world on New Year's Eve, until he’s visited by an incandescent salesgirl with the promise to chase away his winter doldrums. Starring GrooveLily band members Gene Lewin (drums/vocals), Brendan Milburn (keyboards/ vocals) and Valerie Vigoda (electric violin/vocals). Striking 12 is written by Brendan Milburn (book, music and lyrics), Tony Award winner Rachel Sheinkin (book and lyrics) and Valerie Vigoda (book, music and lyrics).
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Arrica Rose
Sunday, December 28 @ 8 PM
Tickets: $15.00
Arrica Rose’s brand of indie-folk rock shines on 'La La Lost', a Paste Magazine recommended album. This highly anticipated 2nd full-length release produced by Dan Garcia (David Crosby, Leonard Cohen, Christina Aguilera) has also been featured on i-Tunes in 12 countries throughout Europe, peaked at #24 on Italy’s i-Tunes charts as well as charting on indie/college radio across the country. Arrica Rose’s song “Uh-huh” was recently featured on NBC’s “Lipstick Jungle.” The song was also re-mixed by award-winning/multi-platinum selling producer Jeff Savage (Toby Mac, Jars of Clay). Citing influences such as Tom Waits, Billie Holiday, David Bowie and Bob Dylan, Rose has one foot planted in singer/songwriter land, another in indie-rock, and an intermittent hand in pop.
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MURRAY HILL’S NEW YEAR’S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA
Tickets starting at $35
Nightlife superstar Mr. Murray Hill, “Mr. Showbiz” himself, once again rings in the New Year with a laugh-tastic, boozy, bodacious variety show with New York’s finest, wildest and wackiest performers: Dirty Martini, Neal Medlyn, World Famous *BOB*, Trixi Little & Evil Hate Monkey, Bridget Everett, Kenny Mellman and Lil Miss Lixx. DJ Mel Huckabee spins after the show to keep the party going. This line-up is certain to dazzle you, maybe frighten you, and will make you forget about the recession, at least for a night! Don't miss this New Year's Eve Showbiz Elixir Extravaganza to wash down 2008, and come in swingin', swirlin', and feelin' fine in 2009! For more info: http://www.mistershowbiz.com.
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