Nestled in the heart of New York’s enchanting West Village is a basement piano bar so iconic, celebrities queue to get in. For six 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, Adam Tilford and Brandon James Gwinn, 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.
Due to overwhelming demand in 2024, Marie’s Crisis are adding three extra shows in 2025. Get your jazz hands on tickets quick though – Marie’s Crisis Pop-Up sold out in 2023 & 2024 – and it will again this year!
Marie’s Crisis Pop Up
Fringe Common Rooms – Trades Hall, Corner Lygon & Victoria Streets, Carlton (Melbourne)
Performances: 20 February – 2 March 2025
Information and Bookings: www.melbournefringe.com.au
Image: Adam Michael Tilford and Kenney Green-Tilford – photo by Carlin John Stephenson