Mary Lahti: You’re Not From Here, Are You?!
Don't Tell Mama343 West 46th Street, New York 10036
Mary Lahti brings You’re Not From Here, Are You?! to Don’t Tell Mama, a cabaret show built around her move to New York. Lahti describes the piece as one in which she talks and sings about that experience. No additional performers or musical lineup are identified in the available information, so the focus is firmly on Lahti’s own stories and songs rather than a billed ensemble or guest appearance.
Lahti has previously appeared at Don’t Tell Mama with Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda, a cabaret that drew notice for the range of her performance and authorship. Cabaret Scenes called her “a force of nature: a singer, a dancer, a comedienne, a storyteller,” highlighting her belting, comedy, and dancing. Reviewing that earlier show, BroadwayWorld wrote that its strengths were “Mary Lahti, Mary Lahti’s arrangements, and Mary Lahti’s script.” Those responses place this new New York-focused piece in the context of a performer whose work combines singing with written material, character, and comic storytelling. The available sources do not say where Lahti is from or name collaborators for this performance.
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.