November 2016
Sophie Tucker immigrated to the United States and settled with her family in Hartford, Connecticut, where she helped out at her parents' kosher diner and rooming house. Surrounded by theater performers at a young age, Tucker began singing for her customers. After a failed marriage, Tucker moved to New York and got a vaudeville job. First performing in blackface, she soon began singing the songs that made her famous, including "Some of These Days" and "My Yiddishe Momma," throughout the world. She performed in several films in the 1930s and 1940s. Tucker challenged stereotypes of age, size and gender and one historian has labeled her a feminist of pop culture.
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Based on a true story, I'm A New Yorker chronicles the comic and tragic tale of a small town girl from Massachusetts who moves to New York City. Searching for the true meaning of what it is to be a New Yorker, she finds herself fascinated by the small things NY has to offer, such as the first time bliss of being introduced to a bagel with cream cheese and lox, ultimately she falls for and marries a charming, but certifiable nut-job. I'm A New Yorker features songs by Ian Finkel, Alan Menken, Carlos Elita Almaran and Shelton Brooks. Ms. Allen will be accompanied by Joel Martin on piano.
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Based on a true story, I'm A New Yorker chronicles the comic and tragic tale of a small town girl from Massachusetts who moves to New York City. Searching for the true meaning of what it is to be a New Yorker, she finds herself fascinated by the small things NY has to offer, such as the first time bliss of being introduced to a bagel with cream cheese and lox, ultimately she falls for and marries a charming, but certifiable nut-job. I'm A New Yorker features songs by Ian Finkel, Alan Menken, Carlos Elita Almaran and Shelton Brooks. Ms. Allen will be accompanied by Joel Martin on piano.
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Join me at the legendary Friars Club for the 100th Anniversary of the Actor’s Temple. I'll be doing a couple of Sophie Tucker numbers along with many other fantastic performers. Sophie Tucker was a member of the Actor’s Temple so I am excited to bring her alive at this most important event. More information forthcoming... [...]
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Come see "Sophie Tucker Meets Ian Finkel" Thursday, September 28th 9:30pm at New York's Metropolitan Room. Ian Finkel, The World’s Greatest Xylophonist and Sophie Tucker (Cheryl Ann Allen) will come together for a special night of great music and laughter. At this performance Dan Rosengard, the wonderful pianist will play the role of Sophie Tucker's [...]
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Don’t Miss Cheryl Ann Allen in the Ziegfeld Society's Joyous Holiday Celebration! HERE'S LOVE TO THE MUSIC MAN A Celebration of Songwriter Meredith Willson
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In this irresistible one woman show Cheryl Ann Allen brings to life all the music, humor and drama of one of the greatest stars in show business - Sophie Tucker. From the Vaudeville era to the Ed Sullivan Show, the audience will be dazzled and enthralled seeing Ms. Tucker brought back to the stage through [...]
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Sondheim wrote countless songs relating to every part of life - with tragedy and comedy many times standing side by side. A year ago I was in a difficult moment of my life—some people go on vacation to the islands, but I took a week to just sit in my living room and listen to and sing the songs of Sondheim. It seemed that after every song I sang I ended it with a sigh and said, “ahh…that was beautiful.” My next show had to be The Songs of Sondheim. Musical Director, Elliot Finkel Special guest artist, D. Michael Heath
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