CABARET-STYLE VARIETY SHOW CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF SHOWS AT THE PARADOX THEATRE
The increasingly popular variety show, Something Else Cabaret, is celebrating a full year of performances at the Paradox Theatre in downtown St. Joseph. Audiences have grown with every performance to the point that their most-recent offering in January was a near sell-out in the 200-seat venue. The next performance is on Friday, March 20, and is a special show celebrating the one-year anniversary of the production in downtown St. Joseph.
“It’s a biggest and best show yet,” said Sean Connors, co-creator and co-producer of the cabaret. “We have packed this upcoming show full of new performers and incredible surprises!” The Something Else Cabaret showcases singing, dancing, magic, comedy and more in an Ed
Sullivan type of variety show. The talent, all professional and semi-pro performers from the St. Joseph and Kansas City areas, donate their talents to the production in order to offer a fun, family-friendly live entertainment alternative in downtown St. Joseph.
Veteran performers Connors and David Sandy work as the producers and organizers of the show. “Word has really gotten around what a fun and entertaining show this is!” said Sandy. “We see lots of repeat attendees… and they’re bring their friends. That’s why we are growing so quickly.” Sandy, who is not only a professional magician, but also an entertainment producer with a background of producing award-winning shows in Branson, Mo., serves as the Master of Ceremonies for the show. As you might expect, he’ll sprinkle some magical fun and audience participation throughout the evening.
The show is presented at the Paradox Theatre every other month on a Friday evening. This sixth presentation of Something Else Cabaret will feature performers from the St. Joseph and Kansas City areas, including Sandy and Connors, along with Brandy Carroll-Reinke, Lance Rich, Jeremy Eaton, Tom Burgoon, Susie Millett, Maryann Skiles, Steve Snider, David Ezzell, Paul Kunz, Colton Connors, Webster Dyer, Courtney Koval, Cynthia Foster, Roberta Foster, La’Sherrie Tyes, Amanda Niemann, Jordan Hervey, Donnie Quinn and some special surprises. In addition, Central High School’s jazz band and show choir will make an appearance, plus the cast of Theater Atchison.
“This type of variety show is so much fun… not only for the audience, but for the performers as well,” said Sandy. “We get to be entertained by the talents of the other performers. Plus, the Paradox Theatre is the perfect venue for this type of show… intimate seating, a nice raised stage, great sight-lines, incredible acoustics… everything an entertainer loves!” In addition to the show, attendees will be able to view the extensive exhibition of art by local artists on display at the theater. Beer and wine will be available, as well.
The show begins at 7:30 p.m., and doors open at 6:45 p.m. Although the ticket price is set at $10 per person, an Early Bird Special is available for all tickets purchased on or before March 18. Pay only $5 per ticket with this Early Bird Special. Tickets may be purchased at the St. Joseph Downtown Partnership office located at 713 Edmond Street or online at http://bit.ly/marchcab15 . Tickets will also be available at the door the evening of performance.