Marcia Roney: The Way I See It
Don't Tell Mama343 West 46th Street, New York 10036
Marcia Roney brings The Way I See It to Don’t Tell Mama, a cabaret set shaped as both autobiography and wry observation. Roney is joined by Tracy Stark, the show’s musical director, with direction by Lennie Watts. The program includes songs by writers such as Cy Coleman, Irving Berlin, and Peter Allen, and frames its stories through the perspective of a knowing, slightly wicked aunt at a family wedding.
A New York cabaret singer, Roney has earned particularly warm notice for this show. Cabaret Scenes called its opening medley “enchanting” and found the closing number, “All I Wanted Was the Dream,” “moving.” The review characterized Roney’s stage persona as “that wise and slightly wicked aunt who lights up a family wedding,” and concluded: “Marcia Roney is a New York cabaret treasure.”
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.