Cabaret Room: SIDNEY MYER, 7:00pm
Pangea178 2nd Avenue, New York 10003
Sidney Myer brings his cabaret show to Pangea’s Cabaret Room on December 19, joined by musical director Tracy Stark, bassist Skip Ward, and drummer David Silliman. This is one date in a four-performance December run, following appearances on the 1st, 15th, and 17th. The billing promises a singer and entertainer working with a compact live rhythm section and piano-led musical direction, in Pangea’s dinner-theater cabaret room.
Myer is described by Stephen Holden of The New York Times as “a beloved, latter day vaudevillian” and “an engagingly mischievous dispenser of musical repartee.” Will Friedwald wrote that he can make audiences laugh and cry through “a wicked sense of humor and miles and miles of heart,” likening him to Pierrot and Pierrette at once. Myra Chanin hears sophistication, style, sentiment, and kitsch in a performance that shifts quickly from laughter to tears. Other notices emphasize the theatrical force of his work: John Amodeo reported aching jaws and two standing ovations, while Tony Marinelli called Myer a downtown cabaret legend whose rendition of “Pheremones” drew an ovation that was “not polite appreciation: it was surrender.”
Pangea offers a distinctive evening where live music and dining merge in a cabaret setting that feels like stepping into a classic New York supper club. The room features communal seating arranged on a first-come, first-served basis, encouraging a shared experience among guests. The venue emphasizes the performers, with ticket prices supporting artists and production, while a $20 food and beverage minimum ensures a full dinner and drink service throughout the night. Shows typically start early evening, with the house opening at 6:00pm to allow ample time for ordering. Expect a night focused on attentive listening, where the music, from jazz to storytelling performances, takes center stage in a space designed for connection and immersion rather than casual chatter.