Rebecca Menges: A (Very) Belated Broadway Birthday
Don't Tell Mama343 West 46th Street, New York 10036
Rebecca Menges returns to Don’t Tell Mama for a belated Broadway birthday show, following her debut there earlier in the year. The mezzo-soprano is joined by musical director and pianist Kevin Howery, who also steps in as an occasional duet partner. The program moves from Broadway classics, including material from Into the Woods and Les Misérables, to pop and Disney, with Frozen and Adele among the possibilities. Menges frames the songs with color commentary and personal anecdotes, making the afternoon performance both a birthday celebration and a cabaret set.
Menges is identified in the listing as a mezzo-soprano, and this return engagement follows her earlier Don’t Tell Mama debut. The available information presents this show as a Broadway-focused solo cabaret, with Howery as her recurring musical collaborator. No further biographical background, credits, hometown, past collaborators, or published reviews are provided for Menges in the available material, so the clearest picture is the one offered by this program: a singer building a personal songbook across stage standards, Disney selections, and pop songs.
Don't Tell Mama offers a distinctive cabaret experience with four separate spaces including a piano bar and two cabaret showrooms, where bartenders and servers often perform live music themselves. The venue features Mediterranean cuisine alongside a full bar, with a cash-only policy for food and drinks. Seating is limited and first come, first served, so arriving early is wise to secure a spot. Shows typically start in the evening with a 2-drink minimum and ticketed entry, often featuring multiple sets and a mix of seasoned headliners and rising talent. The room’s walls and layout create a close connection between performers and audience, making it a place to truly listen and engage with the music. Located on Restaurant Row in the Theater District, it blends dining and entertainment in a lively yet focused setting.