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Renee and Steve Finn
Judy and Marty Isserlis

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Mr. Finn’s 2025 Cabaret Series

Come on downstairs at the Blatt Center to Mr. Finn’s Cabaret and grab a glass of wine for a night of music, jazz, Broadway stars, up-and-coming stars or even a night of comedy! All performances are at 8pm (unless otherwise noted) and tickets start at just $40!

Mr. Finn’s Cabaret is located at The Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center, 36 Linden Street, Pittsfield.

Thank you for a successful 2025 cabaret season!

Past Cabarets (2025)

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Stephanie Blythe
Johnny Mercer: Mister Inbetween

June 15 & 16 | 8 PM

With a career that spanned four decades, beginning in 1930, Johnny Mercer is one of the most important and celebrated musical artists in American Songbook history. With songs arranged by Ryan McCullough, Stephanie and Ryan go on a lyrical journey, highlighting Johnny’s unique contribution to American music and entertainment.

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John Lloyd Young
Broadway’s Jersey Boy

June 22 & 23 | 8 PM

A celebration of classic hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s presented in the authentic acoustic style of original rock ‘n’ roll, Doo-Wop and R&B standards. Along with tracks from Young’s critically acclaimed debut album “My Turn”, the show features treasures from Roy Orbison to The Platters, the Righteous Brothers to Paul McCartney, Adele to Luther Vandross, Little Anthony, Elvis, Tom Jones and more.

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Lillias White
Divine Sass, A Tribute to The Divine One — Sarah Vaughan

June 30 & July 1 | 8 PM

Divine Sass takes you on a journey through the life, times, and music of “the Divine One,” Sarah Vaughan. This show features music created by Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Billy Eckstein, Erroll Garner, George Gershwin, and Vaughan herself. This tribute is a labor of love, as Ms. White finds The Divine One worthy of honor and fond remembrance.

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A Musical Introduction

July 2 | 8 PM

Join the 2025 Musical Theatre Conservatory cohort for an evening of musical theatre songs, and meet the future stars of Broadway and beyond!.

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Tiano
The Tenor and the Piano Showman

July 3 | 8 PM

Direct from the West End, the London duo make their Mr. Finn’s debut with their thrilling evening of Broadway and more for every generation.

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Joe Iconis
Joe Iconis + Family

Monday, July 28 & Tuesday, July 29 | 8 PM

Associate Artist Joe Iconis & Family return to BSC for the first time since 2018! A fired-up, stripped-down show featuring an intimate cast of Iconis’s beloved Rogue’s Gallery of showtune renegades. Spill a drink, make a friend, and spend your Summer nights with a tribe of artists at their favorite New England home-away-from-home: Mr. Finn’s. Family is forever. Come be part of ours.

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Matt Friend
Matt Friend Live!

August 3 | 8 PM

TikTok’s king of impressions brings his fast-paced, star-studded comedy to Mr. Finn’s! Matt Friend’s uncanny voices and razor-sharp timing will have you roaring — one night only, and sure to sell out.

Andrea McArdle
An Evening with Andrea McArdle

August 24 & 25 | 7 PM

A celebrated icon of the American musical theater, Andrea McArdle became a household name at just 13 years old when she originated the role of Annie on Broadway, earning a Tony Award nomination and captivating audiences with her powerhouse voice. Over the decades, she has starred in numerous Broadway and national touring productions including Starlight Express, Les Misérables, Beauty and the Beast, Jerry’s Girls, and State Fair, and has made countless appearances on television and in concert halls around the world.

Her new show is an unforgettable evening of song and storytelling. Audiences can expect a night filled with classic Broadway show tunes, ’70s throwbacks, personal reflections on Annie, tributes, and behind-the-scenes tales of working alongside legends such as Liberace, Mohamed Ali, Johnny Carson, Carol Channing, and rubbing elbows with John Lennon, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson and more.

Julie Benko
A Star is Born

September 4 & 5 | 8 PM

The Broadway starlet, whose meteoric rise following her turns in Funny Girl and Barry Manilow’s Harmony, returns to Mr. Finn’s Cabaret after stepping into her newest role: mom. Accompanied by award-winning jazz pianist (and her baby-daddy/spouse) Jason Yeager, Benko gives her most personal and heartfelt performance yet, offering mesmerizing new interpretations of standards (“Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man,” “A Sleepin’ Bee”), contemporary favorites (“You’ll Be In My Heart”), musical theater classics (“Children Will Listen”), and more. Join Julie for a transcendent evening as she explores the challenges and joys of this transformational period in her life with her sterling vocals and signature humor. But be warned: You may leave with baby fever!

Julie Benko joined the annals of theatrical legend for her sensational understudy-to-star trajectory as Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl. Between her tenure as the standby, alternate, and full-time Fanny, she played the role over 180 times and received numerous accolades for her interpretation, including Theatre World’s Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theatre. She was also named the 2022 “Breakout Star for Theater” by The New York Times and one of “10 Broadway Stars to Watch for 2023” by Variety, among other accolades. Following Funny Girl, she returned to Broadway to originate the role of Ruth in Barry Manilow’s long-gestating musical Harmony. Other Broadway and National Tour credits include Fiddler on the Roof, Les Miserables, and Spring Awakening. Julie is thrilled to return to Barrington Stage, where she originated the role of Rebeca Frankel in The Golem of Havana in 2014, and performed her cabaret Standby, Me last year. Benko has released 3 studio albums with her pianist-composer spouse Jason Yeager, which are available wherever music is streaming. She enjoys a vibrant concert career, having headlined sold-out solo shows at venues around the country and performing as a guest artist with numerous symphonies. Visit her website, www.JulieBenko.com, or follow her on TikTok or Instagram @Jujujuliebee to discover more!

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Tom Kitt
An Evening with Tom Kitt

September 6 | 8 PM
& September 7 | 5 PM

Join us as the Tony, Grammy, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer sits at the piano for an evening of songs, stories, and conversation. In addition to selections from past projects, Kitt will also provide a sneak peek at some upcoming projects.

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Elizabeth Stanley
An Evening with Broadway Leading Lady Elizabeth Stanley

September 28 & 29 | 8 PM

Tony Nominee and BSC Associate Artist Elizabeth Stanley is back at Mr. Finn’s for the first time in over 10 years. Elizabeth returns to the Berkshires with heart, humor, and stunning vocals at the coziest venue around!