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BOOK A SHOW!

BOOK A SHOW!

I am a producer of Cabaret, Variety, Open Mic and Fundraisers for various organizations. I customize each show specific to the venue's needs. I am the Producer of Urban Stages' Annual Winter Rhythms show featuring 20 shows over 12 days with over 100 performers! I am also the producer of the 2024 NATS Musical Theatre Competition Gala. Listed below are brief descriptions of some of the shows that I could bring to your town, venue, theater group or community group. Please contact me if you have any questions or to book a show. All of the shows listed below can be booked with piano/vocals only; with a trio or with a full band depending on your budget. All shows can be a 60 minute, 90 minute or a 2-act show of two sets of 50 minutes each with an intermission.Two different 1-hour shows may also be booked for a 2-set evening. All shows are appropriate for all age groups; universities (with a teaching component included), theaters, senior centers, jazz venues, private parties...
IT'S MAGIC...An Evening of Music, Mirth and Magic

IT'S MAGIC...An Evening of Music, Mirth and Magic

IT'S MAGIC...An Evening of Music, Mirth and MagicNEW SHOW! This show is great for all ages but can be specifically adapted as a show for children. Sue Matsuki hosts an evening or afternoon of MUSIC, MIRTH a MAGIC by inviting either a renowned comdedian and magician to appear at your venue as part of her troupe OR she can tapped into your town's local talent and feature them. Sue and her musical director, Gregory Toroian, periodically sing a "magic" song in between the comedian doing a 15 minute set and then the magician doing a 25 minute set. Show Time: 1 hour.This show is a great opener for a Vegas Night fund raiser or a private party.The comedian featured on the postcard is New York's: Nancy  Redman and the magician is DC/Delaware's Richard Bloch.
BUT BEAUTIFUL....A TRIBUTE TO JULIE WILSON

BUT BEAUTIFUL....A TRIBUTE TO JULIE WILSON

“BUT BEAUTIFUL…A TRIBUTE TO JULIE WILSON” This is a tribute show to Broadway, TV and Cabaret icon, the grand dame Julie Wilson! Sue will sing a program of Julie's signature tunes all done her way. As the first recipient of the Julie Wilson Award bestowed by the Mabel Mercer Foundation, Julie hand-picked Sue for this honor and soon became Sue's mentor and friend.Julie made her Broadway debut in the 1946 revue Three to Make Ready. In 1951, she moved to London to star in the West End production of Kiss Me, Kate and remained there for four years, appearing in shows such as South Pacific and Bells Are Ringing while studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Additional Broadway credits include The Pajama Game (1954), Jimmy (1969), Park (1970), and Legs Diamond (1988), for which she received a Tony Award nomination as Best Featured Actres...