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Wed07Nov2018Sun11Nov20187:00 pmDavenport's Piano Bar, Chicago, ILNovember 7, 8, 10 and 11Don’t miss seeing Karen in this special anniversary party that celebrates the legendary club that Karen opened for 20 years ago! Beckie Menzie joins on piano.
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Mon12Nov2018Chicago, ILJoin Karen in supporting an amazing cause! This year’s Gala will honor the great Betty Buckley and will raise scholarship funds for promising acting students at top drama programs in the Chicagoland area. Karen to perform, along with E. Faye Butler, Heidi Kettenring, Susie McMonagle, Donterrio Johnson, Sophie Grimm, Scott Gryder, and Kimberly Lawson. Get tickets here.
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Sun16Dec20187:00 pmThe Orinda Theatre, Orinda, CACatch Karen on the west coast in this new venue and ring in the holidays!
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Sun10Feb20194:00 pmSt. John Lutheran Church - 81 Christopher Street, New York, NYPax Christi's Peacemaking through the Arts Concert, features Karen along with award-winning singers Karen Akers, Anna Bergman, Celia Berk, Joshua Lance Dixon, Nick Foster, Jeff Harnar, Sally Mayes, and Sidney Myers. Join Karen in supporting Pax Christi's work building peace and promoting social justice!For tickets, call 212.420.0250 or click here.
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Wed20Mar2019Sat23Mar20197:00 pmBirdland Jazz Club - 315 W. 44th St., New York, NYKaren makes her debut at the new (and already legendary!) Birdland Theater (NYC) in a brand new show, FOR THE FIRST TIME (All New! All Exciting! All Memorized!).
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Tue26Mar20197:00 pmSony Hall, New York City
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has just announced that its 33rd MAC Awards will be held on Tuesday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Sony Hall in New York City.
This year, Karen Mason receives the Lifetime Achievement Award, Joe Iconis receives the Board of Directors Award, Ben Cameron and his Broadway Sessions receives the Ruth Kurtzman Benefit Award, and Midnight at the Never Get receives Show of the Year. Tickets now on sale! Click here.
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Sat13Apr20191 - 3 p.m.Alice Hammerstein Mathias Rehearsal Studio - 6 Main Street, East Haadam, CTDoes your child dream of seeing their name in lights? Aspiring young performers 8 years and older are invited to register for Karen’s master class on Saturday, April 13 (additional dates with other artists also available). Karen’s class will coach students on effective vocal performances for the musical theater stage.
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Fri17May2019Sun19May2019The Cabaret Room at Drury Lane 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
After receiving rave reviews in New York, Karen’s new show FOR THE FIRST TIME comes to the Chicagoland area, where Karen will make her debut at Drury Lane’s beautiful and intimate Cabaret Room.
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Thu20Jun2019Wed26Jun2019The Retreat at Herons Landing
Experience this week-long intensive event for singers in the gorgeous Adirondack mountains! Karen joins Lennie Watts and Carolyn Montgomery to give singers a powerful and restorative opportunity, while allowing performers to revitalize their craft in a spectacular, spa setting. After six nights and five days, performers will return to their daily lives and careers with a refreshed and inspired direction.
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Sun23Jun20197:00 pmParamount Theatre, 1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Don’t miss the first complete recreation of Judy Garland’s historical Carnegie Hall concert with full orchestra. This special event, hosted by Lorna Luft (daughter of Judy Garland) and orchestrated by Michael Berkowitz (former musical director for Liza Minnelli) features Karen along with Debbie Gravitte (Tony winner for Jerome Robbins’ Broadway), and Joan Ellison (The Boy from Oz), Gabrielle Stravelli (Bistro Award winner).
For tickets and more information, click here.
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Mon19Aug2019
Karen is sleeping out in the streets of NYC to build awareness of teen homelessness. Click here to learn more and support this vital cause!
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Sun25Aug2019Mon26Aug2019Finn’s Cabaret at Barrington Stage Company, The Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center, 36 Linden Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201Karen shares her love of music and songwriters, John Kander & Fred Ebb, in her new show!
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Thu26Sep2019Sun27Oct2019Papermill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ
Don't miss the highly anticipated new musical about one of the world’s most beloved entertainment icons! Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz is the story of how five-year-old Frances Gumm became Judy Garland, chronicling her early career from vaudeville to her rise at MGM, where she wins the role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. Featuring legendary songs, including “Over the Rainbow,” “You Made Me Love You,” and “Everybody Sing,” you'll be experience Judy's early years and her extraordinary rise to fame. For tickets and more information, click here.
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Fri01Nov2019The Kalamazoo Civic Center, 329 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI
In this new show, Karen shares her personal connection to the music she has performed on Broadway. From the music of Sondheim, Kander & Ebb, Jule Styne, Frank Wildhorn, and Sheldon Harnick among others, this show will feature uniquely show stopping numbers. For tickets and more information, click here.
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Mon25Nov2019Wed27Nov2019Birdland Theatre, 315 W. 44th St., New York, NY
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Sat14Dec20195:30 pmBirdland Jazz Club, 315 W. 44th St., New York, NY
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Mon30Mar2020Feinstein's/54 Below, 254 W. 54th St. Cellar, New York, NY
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Fri04Sep2020Sat26Sep2020Thursdays at 5 p.m. ESTFacebook Live or YouTube
Tune in for free and consider giving a tip (so that I can pay those fabulous musicians playing with me)! For those able to provide support, funds will be paid to the musicians performing, as well as to the Actors Fund--an emergency relief campaign providing financial assistance for out-of-work artists in the wake of COVID-19.
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Fri11Sep20201:00 amVirtual -- see link belowWATCH LIVE (and donate to support the Actors Fund!)Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley celebrate MAMMA MIA! Tune in and see Karen (in her silver platform boots) with other original cast members. MAMMA MIA! was one of the first shows to open after 9/11, so let's pay tribute to this day and also have some fun retelling some behind-the-scenes stories.
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Mon14Sep202011:00 pmVirtual -- see link belowAward winning cabaret performer and member of the 92Y Music Faculty, Michael Kirk Lane curates this special conversation with Karen about the art form of cabaret in New York City. You don't want to miss it!
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Tue22Sep2020Tue29Sep2020
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Thu15Oct2020Sun18Oct2020Virtual -- see instructions belowOCT. 15 @ 8PM EASTERNOCT. 17 @ 2PM EASTERNOCT. 18 @ 3PM EASTERNIn 1983, Don't Tell Mama opened in New York City. And playing the very first night of the club's opening was Karen. In 2015, Karen returned to the club and played a record-breaking five weeks of sold out shows. This show, named Best Show by award outlets and fans alike, will be streamed at a private screening. Great music, great stories, and a lot of fun! Directed by Barry Kleinbort; Music Direction by Christopher Denny; taped by Michael Lee Stever; and mastered by Paul Rolnick!For tickets, please send an email to MasonAtMamas2020@gmail.com
including the following: 1) Date & time of show you would like to purchase ticket(s) for2) Number of tickets3) A screenshot of paid ticket fee ($15) (Venmo @karenmasondiva OR PayPal.me/karenmasondiva)After the ticket fee has been received, you will be sent a private link to watch the show a half hour before it is set to premier. And then the party starts! -
Thu05Nov20207:00 pmMetropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL
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Sat15May20217:00 pm1076 Madison Avenue at 81st Street, NYC
Karen's first LIVE AND IN THE ROOM event in a year and a half! Join her in the historic Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel for a FREE concert. All COVID-19 requirements will be in place (masks, social distancing, etc.).
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Thu20May2021Fri21May20218:00 pm70 S. Main Street, New Hope, PA 18938
Hot off the press! This event is not on the website yet, but more information will soon be available here.
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Sat12Jun202139 Forestburgh Road, Forestburgh, NY 12777
Join me as part of the 75th Anniversary Season at this beautiful venue in the Catskills. This event is not on the website yet, but more information will soon be available here.
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Sun12Sep2021Tue14Sep2021Lenox, MA
Book a stay at this luxury resort and see Karen perform September 12 or 14.
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Sat02Oct2021Sharon Playhouse
Join Karen for a concert that celebrates one of the world's most accomplished orchestrators and composers. Tunick is best known for orchestrating the works of Stephen Sondheim.
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Thu21Oct2021Sun24Oct2021Gulfshore Playhouse
See Karen in the Sunshine State as she takes the stage with Grammy and Emmy Award winning Music Director, John McDaniel.
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Thu04Nov2021Sun07Nov2021Davenport's, Chicago
It will be night of unforgettable music, stories, laughter, and joy, and perhaps a few surprises...because you never know what will happen with this vaccinated gal!
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Tue16Nov2021Feinstein's/54 Below, New York City
Rescheduled from March of 2020, Karen will finally get to perform her birthday concert. A very happy un-birthday to Karen...and to YOU!
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Sat11Dec2021The Rrazz Room
That's right ... the holidays are right around the corner! This is one of Karen's most popular shows and always sells out quickly. Get your tickets now!
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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
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Mon20Mar2023
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Sun26Mar2023
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Thu27Apr2023Sun30Apr2023
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Sat08Jul2023Canyon Ranch, Lenox, MA
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Mon17Jul202354 Below, New York City
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Thu27Jul2023Chelsea Table and Stage, New York City
Special guest of Marieann Meringolo
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Sun20Aug2023Mon21Aug2023In this world, we need to make it possible for the youth to be who they are … in a safe environment! Covenant House is there for homeless LGBTQ+ youth. This is my 4th time raising funds through an overnight "sleep out." In past years, you helped me raise around $15K! Please help me again raise some money in your name to support LGBTQ+ young people experiencing homelessness!
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Thu28Sep2023Chelsea Table and Stage, New York City
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Fri10Nov2023Sun12Nov2023
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Mon11Dec2023
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Mon25Mar20247 p.m. ETBirdland Jazz Club, NYC
Broadway and cabaret star Karen Mason returns to Birdland and will share her love of Jule Styne, one of her favorite songwriters. Karen will be joined by Christopher Denny on piano and Tom Hubbard on bass, and the show will be directed by Barry Kleinbort.
From the first time she sang for Mr. Styne in NY, to performing in a concert in his honor at Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, Karen Mason has made the music of Jule Styne a part of her musical life.
This new concert will include Broadway tunes “Just In Time” and “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend,” to pop standards “Time After Time” and “Three Coins in the Fountain.”
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Fri29Mar2024Sat30Mar20248 p.m. PTThe Purple Room, Palm Springs, CA
Karen heads to Palm Springs to celebrate the music and lyrics of one of Broadway’s greatest songwriting teams, Kander and Ebb (Chicago, Cabaret, New York, New York, Kiss of The Spider Woman). Karen won an Outer Critics Circle award for her performance in the celebrated Kander & Ebb off-Broadway review And The World Goes Round, and since then she has been a great singing ambassador of their work.
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Thu04Apr2024Fri05Apr20247:30 p.m. CTThe Sheldon Ballroom, St. Louis, MO
Karen returns to St. Louis to celebrate the music and lyrics of one of Broadway’s greatest songwriting teams, Kander and Ebb (Chicago, Cabaret, New York, New York, Kiss of The Spider Woman). Karen won an Outer Critics Circle award for her performance in the celebrated Kander & Ebb off-Broadway review And The World Goes Round, and since then she has been a great singing ambassador of their work.
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Sat11May2024Sun12May2024Chelsea Table and Stage, New York City
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