Nestled in the heart of New York’s enchanting West Village is a basement piano bar so iconic, celebrities queue to get in. And for three nights only, Marie’s Crisis and its top pianists are coming to Melbourne to play especially for you.
This evening is unplugged and spontaneous – it’s just the crowd, the piano and the showtunes. There’s no set list, no stage, no microphone and no shooshing. Everyone’s welcome to sing their heart out – or just stand and enjoy the musical mavens who know all the lyrics.
It’s riotous and rambunctious and welcomes all ages, all sexual orientations, all backgrounds and all singing levels. Sip cocktails and enjoy the uplifting, magical feeling of being right there on Broadway.
Performed by Kenney Green-Tilford and Adam Michael Tilford, this communal sing along night features songs from musicals ranging from popular classics, such as Les Mis, Wicked, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music and Grease, to the cult showtunes from the musicals of Stephen Sondheim – and everything in between.
Kenney Green-Tilford is a native of Fresno California who has called New York City his home for over 20 years. Kenney joined the Marie’s staff in October 2008. As an actor and a musician, he has performed in numerous national and international tours, regional theatres, festivals, and concerts.
He is an accomplished director and choreographer of many regional productions throughout the United States and is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, Screen Actors Guild and Actors’ Equity Association.
Adam Michael Tilford is a composer/pianist/musical director and vocal coach in New York City. He has performed/directed at various regional theatres across the country and accompanied at every major cabaret club in Manhattan.
He’s has led piano bar showtunes singalongs at Marie’s Crisis in NYC as well in Melbourne and Sydney Australia, at Overtures Piano Bar in London and in Central Park as part of Darren Criss’ Elsie Fest. He is also an educator directing/accompanying/organizing at multiple schools and independent theatre groups throughout New York State.
Marie’s Crisis Pop Up
Fringe Common Rooms – Trades Hall, Corner Lygon & Victoria Streets, Carlton (Melbourne)
Performances: 23 – 25 February 2024
Information and Bookings: www.melbournefringe.com.au
Adam and Kenney can also be seen at Gingers – The Oxford Hotel (Sydney) on 28 & 29 February 2024.
Image: Adam Michael Tilford and Kenney Green-Tilford (supplied)