Cabaret on the Hudson: A Musical Evening at Edgewater
We are delighted to welcome back musical artists to perform your favorite musical numbers at the 2nd annual Cabaret. Dick Jenrette and Bill Thompson were avid music enthusiasts and lovers of Broadway. In keeping with their tradition of hospitality and entertainment we have planned an electric cabaret set against the backdrop of the historic 1824 mansion on the beautiful Hudson River.
Guests will have the opportunity to explore the mansion from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Drinks and light refreshments will be served on the lawn with the musical performance starting at 7:00.
Performances by:
Mason Griffin (Musical Director)
Hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mason Griffin has spent the past fifteen years working as an accompanist, coach, conductor, and music director. Mason trained at Louisiana State University where he served as guest conductor for six seasons at the University’s annual spring musical theater showcase Singo de Mayo. Griffin currently teaches at The Institute for American Musical Theatre (IAMT) and is the Minister of Music at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church on Long Island.
Mason has served has been the music director for programming at 54 Below, The Duplex Cabaret, Theatre Row, The Laurie Beechman, Uncle Charlie’s Piano Bar, The 13th Street Repertory Theater and The Triad and as music director and/or local and regional productions of Rent, Les Miserable, The Addams Family, Spelling Bee, A Funny Thing…Forum, Little Shop of Horrors, I Love a Pianao, and Dreamgirls. Mason has also had the pleasure of working as accompanist on projects Taylor Negron, Steve Martin, Edie Brickell, Patti Murin, Andrew Rannells and Laura Osnes.
Mason has received critical acclaim as creator and performer of No Blue Monday, celebrating the life and music of Broadway composer/lyricist Jerry Herman.
Barnaby Reiter (Guest Performer)
Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Barnaby now calls New York Home! Barnaby holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre from the prestigious Victorian College of the Arts where during his final year of training, he simultaneously performed in the Melbourne season of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Barnaby went onto play Fender in the Australian tour of Hairspray as well as the role of Doody for over two years in Grease. Barnaby starred in two sell-out seasons of his original musical-comedy Suitcases, Baggage & Other Synonyms (MICF), both earning him critical acclaim.
Soon after moving to the U.S. Barnaby made his American debut in the U.S. National Tour of Jersey Boys, playing Bob Crewe (u/s Bob Gaudio) marking a significant milestone in his career. Most recently Barnaby starred as The Tinman in the critically-acclaimed production of The Wizard of Oz directed by Zi Alikhan at Geva Theatre Center and returned to play Fred in A Christmas Carol directed by Elizabeth Williamson.
Barnaby appeared on Season 5 of The Voice Australia and has featured roles in various commercials both in Australia and the U.S. As a member of both Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) and the Media, Entertainment, and Arts Alliance (MEAA), Barnaby has proven himself on both sides of the globe.
Tanner Callicutt (Guest Performer)
Tanner, a North Carolina native, is thrilled to be a part of this evening celebrating Pride Month! Tanner was most recently seen making his Broadway debut in the Tony award-winning revival of Parade. He’s also toured the US as Fender in the national tour of Hairspray. Some of his favorite regional credits include: Grease at Maine State Music Theatre, West Side Story at New Bedford Festival Theatre, and Hairspray at Laguna Playhouse. Tanner holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Elon University. Keep tabs on Tanner by following him on Instagram! @jtcallicutt
Admission: $75.00
Parking: Parking is located opposite the main entrance to the estate adjacent to the railroad tracks at the end of Dock Road. We strongly encourage guests to carpool, as parking is limited.
