MIP Cabaret
The Music in Place Cabaret is comprised of leading stars of the Bay Area Theater world. The core talent group consists of musical comedy veterans Heidi Evelyn, Michael Jankosky, Ken Stegmiller, Rodney Jackson, Jocelyn Thompson-Jordan, Annemarie Ballinger, and musical director, Frederick Hodges and associate musical director Brett Strader. Each performer has enjoyed a whirlwind career on stage here and abroad and have all garnered fame, awards, and accolades from the press and from fans alike for their ebullient personalities, musical talent, charm, grace, and stage appeal.
At present, the group has on offer three musical revues, celebrating the genius of America’s finest composers. Additional revues will be added to the repertoire. Each will delight audiences with the brilliant and beloved melodies of other noted composers whose work has earned a place in the musical hall of fame.
Repertoire
“I Love to Rhyme” – A Celebration of Gershwin
A rollicking, toe-tapping celebration of the musical genius of George and Ira Gershwin. Come hear a thrilling program
of favorite Broadway and Hollywood songs along with a smattering of delightful rediscoveries that will bring a smile to your lips and joy to your heart.
“With A Song in My Heart” – A Celebration of Rodgers and Hart
A joyous celebration of the stellar talents of the musical team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, two college boys who lit up Broadway with their urbane wit and sophistication. Our talented cast will delight you with favorites such as “Blue Moon” and other classics from the ground-breaking Broadway and Hollywood creations of these two legends of American music.
“Everything’s Coming Up Roses” – A Celebration of Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim is widely acknowledged as the most innovative, clever, influential, and most delightful composers in the history of musical theatre. Our all-star cast will entertain you with a musical tribute highlighting Sondheim’s career, from its beginnings with “Gypsy” and “West Side Story,” to beloved Broadway triumphs such as “Sweeney Todd” and “A Little Night Music.”
