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Wunnerful Wunnerful: A Tribute to Lawrence Welk

First Preview: Mar 27, 2016
Opening Date: Apr 10, 2016
Closing Date: Apr 11, 2016
Running Time: 01:25
Wunnerful Wunnerful: A Tribute to Lawrence Welk

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Playing @
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003
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
ConcertConcertPerformance Art
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: Joe’s Pub seating is communal, which means you may have other guests at your table. Please note there is a $12 food minimum or two drink minimum per person. As a courtesy to the artists we recommend arriving no later than thirty minutes before show time.

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    handicapped accessible.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    yes.
  • Entrance

    There are steps and a ramp leading up to the entrance.
  • Water Fountain

    wheelchair accessible.
  • Assisted Listening System

    yes.
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    the number of wheelchair locations varies fir each theater but most theaters have 3 locations for wheel chairs.

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