Join co-hosts Leslie Goshko and James Bewley as they present an all-new musical salute to spring inspired by the long-running Lawrence Welk television program. Bewley, as his alter ego Dale Seever, picks up the celebrated conductor’s baton and tries his best to lead an evening of popular song as interpreted by a troupe of performers he’s hand selected for the show.
Far from a traditional tribute, the hour-long event veers off into unexpected territory as petty jealousies, forbidden passions, and over-sized egos of the cast are revealed. While viewers could only guess as to what was going on behind the scenes on the Welk program, Wunnerful Wunnerful! highlights the real tensions of putting on a show, where things are sometimes not so wunnerful.
The familiar Welk aesthetic and range of talents will be on display in a lineup of beleaguered tap dancers, not-quite-sisters, awkwardly married couples, tawdry country duos, and band reluctantly wearing matching suits.
The evening includes champagne favorites from a cast of genuine comedic and theatrical talents that include the Wunnerful Companions led by Andrew Bancroft (Moondrunk) with Chris “Shockwave” Sullivan (Freestyle Love Supreme), Eric Biondo (Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra), and Steve O’Reilly (Tammany Hall NYC). With a cast of players that includes Molly Pope, Salty Brine, and more.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY APRIL 10th @ 9:30 PM
