Cabaret Room: Hans Pieter Herman – “The Flying Dutchman” Holiday Edition, 7:00pm
Pangea178 2nd Avenue, New York 10003
Hans Pieter Herman brings The Flying Dutchman (No Wagner Allowed) back to Pangea in a new holiday edition. With Brian Holman as music director and Ira Siff directing, Herman revisits audience favorites including “Broadway Musicals in Dutch” and “The Vegas Lieder Singer,” alongside new material. The program pairs comic routines with singing and makes room for a seasonal nod that avoids the standard Christmas repertoire.
The available material identifies Herman as a cabaret performer whose work brings comedy and song together. The New York Times called him “Highly Engaging!” and Music Connection Magazine described a performance that “had the crowd roaring with laughter,” praising his “angelic rich baritone voice” and calling it “an evening of true entertainment and musical mastery rolled into one!” This holiday return foregrounds the contrast at the heart of his act: broad comic character work, including Dutch-language takes on Broadway, delivered alongside a rich baritone singing voice.
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.