Cabaret Room: SIDNEY MYER, 7:00pm
Pangea178 2nd Avenue, New York 10003
Sidney Myer brings a cabaret set to Pangea’s Cabaret Room on December 17, joined by musical director Tracy Stark, bassist Skip Ward, and drummer David Silliman. This is one of four December dates for Myer, with the singer and his trio presenting the evening in Pangea’s dinner-theater setting. The billing points to a performer-led show built around songs, comic timing, and musical exchange, rather than a conventional band concert.
Myer is described by Stephen Holden in The New York Times as “a beloved, latter day vaudevillian” and “an engagingly mischievous dispenser of musical repartee.” Will Friedwald of the New York Sun writes that he can make listeners laugh and cry through “a wicked sense of humor and miles and miles of heart.” Reviews repeatedly emphasize the range of his cabaret work: Myra Chanin of The Huffington Post heard sophistication, sentiment, and kitsch moving quickly from laughter to tears, while John Amodeo of Cabaret Scenes reported aching jaws from the laughter and two standing ovations. Tony Marinelli called Myer a “Downtown Cabaret Legend,” praising a volcanic rendition of “Pheremones.”
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.