Cabaret Room: Hans Pieter Herman – “The Flying Dutchman” Holiday Edition, 7:00pm
Pangea178 2nd Avenue, New York 10003
Hans Pieter Herman returns to Pangea’s Cabaret Room with a new holiday edition of The Flying Dutchman (No Wagner Allowed). The evening is shaped with music director Brian Holman and director Ira Siff, and mixes comedy with singing. Herman will revisit routines including “Broadway Musicals in Dutch” and “The Vegas Lieder Singer,” alongside new material and a seasonal nod that avoids the standard Christmas repertoire.
Herman is presented as a cabaret performer whose work joins comic character pieces and a baritone voice. The New York Times called him “Highly Engaging!” Music Connection Magazine wrote that he “had the crowd roaring with laughter” and praised his “angelic rich baritone voice,” calling the result “an evening of true entertainment and musical mastery rolled into one!” This edition of The Flying Dutchman brings those elements into a holiday-focused program, with Holman and Siff as key collaborators.
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.