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Fri18Feb20226 p.m. CTWentz Concert Hall, Naperville, IL
Join Karen for this fundraiser supporting the Academy of the Arts. This is the school’s first gala and will be vital in supporting scholarships, high-level arts training, and academic instruction for the school’s students. In addition to Karen, artistic talent for the fundraiser will include Zonya Love, Cathy Rigby, Julia Murney, Meecah, and Stephen Wallem.
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Mon28Mar20227 p.m. ETUpstairs at Birdland, New York, NY
Karen returns to the legendary Birdland for one night only to share her love of songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb. As one of the original stars of the off-Broadway production of AND THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND, Karen has a personal connection to these legends and their music. Join Karen for a night of unforgettable stories, laughter, and music, including “Ring Them Bells,” “My Coloring Book,” and “Go Back Home” in this new show that highlights Karen’s vocal prowess, charisma, and overall versatility. Don’t miss it!
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Sun24Apr20223 and 7 p.m.London
David Friedman and special guests Karen Mason and Alison Jaier
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Sat21May20227:30 pmLong Beach Public Library Auditorium
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Sun29May2022
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Thu23Jun2022Sun26Jun2022ProvincetownDuring the week, Karen is teaching a Master Class and doing a workshop on Thursday, June 23. She is receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday, June 25!
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Sat09Jul20224:00 pmHollow Park - Woodbury, CT
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Sat16Jul2022Sun24Jul2022St. Louis, Missouri
Karen Mason will be teaching teens at the St. Louis Cabaret Conference!
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Mon08Aug2022
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Fri09Sep2022Arlington Heights, IL
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Fri09Sep20227 p.m. CTArlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights native returns to Metropolis on September 9! Broadway star of LOVE NEVER DIES, MAMMA MIA, WONDERLAND, HAIRSPRAY, and SUNSET BOULEVARD, and recipient of the 2019 MAC Lifetime Achievement Award, Karen Mason shares her love of the music of songwriters, John Kander & Fred Ebb, in her show: KANDER & EBB ... & ALL THAT JAZZ! As one of the original stars of AND THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND, Mason has a personal connection to these legends and their music. Featuring uniquely showstopping numbers, the show highlights Mason’s vocal prowess, moving charisma, and overall versatility! As Howard Reich of The Chicago Tribune said: Mason produces a depth of sound and brilliance of color that converge in the work of very few singers. She has graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Feinstein’s 54 Below, Birdland, and The Drury Lane Oakbrook as well as Royal Albert Hall in London.
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Tue01Nov2022Wed02Nov20227 p.m. ET54 Below
54 Below is proud to present the return of Karen Mason – in an encore performance of 30… And Counting, her critically acclaimed show honoring her three-decade collaboration with music director Christopher Denny. Mason performed her first concert with Denny on August 5, 1992 and they have continued the working together to this day. A few years later, director Barry Kleinbort was added to the mix, and this triad of talent have been creating brand new arrangements and shows ever since. This evening will highlight some of their favorite arrangements including “Help/Being Alive,” “Watch What Happens/I Will Wait for You,” and “Finding Wonderland,” with many more surprises. Tom Hubbard joins on bass.
Karen Mason was recently seen playing Mrs. Marsh on Ryan Murphy’s “Halston” on Netflix. On tour, she was last seen as Madame Giry in the North American premiere of Love Never Dies (Andrew Lloyd Webber’s epic sequel to The Phantom of the Opera). On Broadway, she starred as The Queen of Hearts in Wonderland and originated the role of Tanya in Mamma Mia! (2002 Drama Desk nomination as Best Actress). Her other leading roles include Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard on Broadway and in Los Angeles for three years; Velma von Tussel in the Broadway company of Hairspray; and “Monotony” singer and Mazeppa in Jerome Robbins’ Broadway.
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Thu17Nov2022Fri18Nov2022Helene Galen Performing Arts Center, Rancho Mirage, CA
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Sun11Dec2022Bradstan Boutique Hotel, Eldred, NY
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Sun11Dec2022
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Mon19Dec2022
