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Our Musical Directors

John O'Neil, Boston

O'Neil, ‘one of New England’s finest cabaret actors’

(Niagara Falls Gazette), has also been called a

“cabaret sensation” by Boston Magazine. WOMR radio

said this about John O'Neil - "Take a jigger of Noel

Coward, add a twist of Fred Astaire and the bitters

of Danny Kaye. Shake, don't stir.”

John made his New York debut at Danny's Skylight

Room with Ida Zecco and Ernie Lijoi in 'Being Earnest':

The Songs of Ernie Lijoi' and has toured nationally with

his show ‘So Kaye: The Songs of Danny Kaye'.

John recently appeared in Revolution Theatre

Company’s production of 'Titanic: The Musical' in the

role of Captain E.J. Smith.

Additional theater credits include Steve Martin’s

'The Underpants', 'And the World Goes ‘Round', '

It’s a Wonderful Life' and the title role of 'Miss Gulch

Returns' and thispast fall, O’Neil played a lead in

Stoughton Theater’s production of “Auntie Mame” to rave reviews. John's musical arrangements have been sung by the Boston Gay Men's Chorus in concert halls across the country including Boston's own Symphony Hall and John appears with

them on their recording "Freedom, Merriment and Joy". John also appears in the

Award Winning Musical Documentary, “This Moment in Time – The Songs of Alan

Bernstein & Friends,” produced by Richie Sarno and Black Arrow Entertainment.

John’s newest CD 'John O’Neil and Jim Rice Live' in the Napoleon Room were

released in March of 2016.

Guest Stars

Carol O'Shaughnessy

Carol has performed in Provincetown since the 1980's.

She's been dubbed the 'First Lady of Cabaret'. She

has appeared with David Brenner and Joan Rivers at

the North Shore Musical Theater, and has performed

at Sculler's Jazz Club, Club Cafe and other top

cabaret and jazz clubs in Boston.

In 2004, O'Shaughnessy was named 'Best Female

Cabaret Entertainer of the Year'.

O'Shaunghnessy is an actress and has appeared

in many starring roles on the musical stage. In 2007

Carol appeared with' Herb Reed and the Platters' as well as with comedian Pat Cooper. Locally, she has been seen on' Sunday with Liz Walker' and 'My Boston' on WBZ- TV.

We are honored to have her back at the Provincetown CabaretFest 2019. Carol

will be working with Tom LaMark to offer a Workshop and performing at the Friday Night show. Don't miss her!

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Jeffrey M Wright

Based in St. Louis, MO, Jeffrey M. Wright is very active in the cabaret and theater scenes there and beyond. In 2015, he was featured in The Music of Alex Rybeck

at NYC’s Feinstein’s/54 Below and The Metropolitan Room. He has also been featured in other New York concerts at Don’t Tell Mama, The Iridium on Broadway, and The Laurie Beechman Theater. In St.Louis, Jeff’s four solo cabaret shows have played to sold-out audiences at several venues, including

the Gaslight Cabaret Festival for two seasons. His musical theater credits are extensive, with recent favorite roles including Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls, Tateh in Ragtime, Benny in Hands On A Hardbody, Rob in High Fidelity, Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Dan in Next To Normal, Pippin in Pippin, Jamie in The Last Five Years, Captain Walker in The Who’s Tommy, and others. He regularly sings the National Anthem for NCAA Division I basketball games in St. Louis, and has also been featured in several independent films, commercials, web videos, and print ads produced there. He is absolutely thrilled to be part of the Provincetown CabaretFest, and is so grateful to Patricia Fitzpatrick for the opportunity! www.jeffreymwright.comHelvetica Light is an easy to read font, with tall and narrow letters, that works well on almost every site.

Brian Patton, Boston

Patton is a charming singer, performer and pianist extraordinaire . He has appeared at every CabaretFest since the original in 2000.

Patton has been a music teacher and will bring that knowledge of working with students directly to the Performance Workshops at CabaretFest 2019.

He has accompanied many of the top cabaret artists in Boston, Including the Broadway bound Mary Callanan (who is currently appearing on Broadway as one of the leads in "Mama Mia").

Callanan and Patton appeared at the Crown & Anchor for many summers as the main act in the Central House Restaurant lounge after being 'spotted' at a CabaretFest in Provincetown. Patton is also an accomplished performer in his own right. Patton shows his many skills as Musical Director for numerous cabaret shows over the weekend and with his Brian Patton Trio, featuring Alan Clinger and Ron Ormsby, 'With A Little Help From My Friends' at the finale show. Look for him during CabaretFest as pianist for the Celebrity Master Classes, a teacher at workshops and panelist at the Q&A, pianist for 'The Playboy Club with Patricia Fitzpatrick at the White Wind Inn Saturday, June 1st .

Welcome back Brian! We couldn't do this festival without you!

Tom La Mark - Boston's own

Welcome back, Tom La Mark!

CabaretFest is pleased to welcome Tom LaMark back to Provincetown, as one of our small team of top class Musical Directors. LaMark has worked with all the top performers in Boston. "He can swing with the best of them', says Carol O'Shaunghnessy. Tom has the extensive jazz background that makes it wonderful for a singer to work with him.

He is frequently the pianist of popular choice at 'Amazing Things', Sculler's Jazz Room, Boston's Club Cafe and theatrical productions in New England.

This is Tom's second appearance at our CabaretFest and we are fortunate he was able to find the time to join us again. A Master of the craft of making a singer feel comfortable and safe in his capable hands!

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Ron Ormsby, Cape Cod

Ormsby is considered one of the best bass players in the Western Hemisphere.

He plays annually at the Rio De Janerio Jazz Festival in Brazil and has also been featured with many South American artists.

He was the owner of the Columns Restaurant, where he played for the well known pianist, Marie Marcus, and many other jazz greats.

Ron owns and operates the REO Studios in Centreville, MA. Many of our performers have worked with him or recorded their CD albums at his studio. He is frequently seen all around the Cape working with the Bart Weisman Trio.

A master sound engineer, bassist and performer- our multi-lingual musician is back to support our Sunday Brunch artists.

Ormsby has performed at CabaretFest in previous years and is happy to be returning as a part of the Festival again this year.

Alan Clinger, Cape Cod

Clinger's instrument is Jazz Guitar and he performs as a soloist and in groups that range in size from a duo to a sixteen piece stage band.

The style of music played is referred to as “mainstream jazz”, which is jazz. based on American Standards including songs from Ragtime and Dixieland to Swing, Bebop and beyond. This music is very accessible to the audience and suitable for ambience, listening, and dancing.

The Cape is blessed with many great jazz musicians and he has had the opportunity to perform with all of them. He has given performances at festivals and guitar shows here, New York and California. Most of his group’s performances are at local restaurants, clubs, resorts, and for private functions, or concerts.

Tickets for Pilgrim House shows available direct from Pilgrim House, www.pilgrimhouseptown.com

Art House show tickets from The Provincetown Art House Theater, www.ptownarthouse.com

otherwise purchase your VIP PLUS pass on our Tickets Page

Purchase your VIP Pass here. VIP Pass is a $275.00 value for $150.00
Purchase your ticket to participate in the Marilyn Maye Master Classes.
Select the Wednesday, May 30, 'Early Bird' class - $150.00 ( more indiivual time in this class)
Select Thursday, May 31 Master Class $150.00. YOu may audit either of Ms Maye's MasterClasses for $50.00. Auditors watch and learn valuble techniques for performance on stage. Auditors do not appear at the Sunday Brunch Show as a performer.
Purchase Workshop Tickets for John O'Neil, Carol O'Shaughnessy and JEff Harnar & Alex Rybeck's Performance Classes here.

All Cabaret Show tickets and meal events are for sale at OR by VIP PASS. Order your VIP Pass and save money and ticket fees.

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Tickets

VIP PLUS Passes and John Davidson VIP Tickets to be purchased here.

Please note, refunds are not available after 1st April.

All other show tickets must now be purchased at

VIP PLUS Pass includes:

Eleven cabaret shows, a meet-and-greet with our star performer, and our ever-popular Sunday Brunch (lunch included) show 'Top of the World'. $200

John Davidson Show

VIP Tickets - Seating in first three rows of theater, includes a post-show meet-and- greet with Davidson

An Evening With John Davidson #1 $65

Ordinary Tickets - Seating in rest-of-house, does not include a post-show meet-and- greet with Davidson

An Evening With John Davidson #2 $45

Performer Pass Tickets to John Davidson Show

A special, thank-you-for-your-support, concession is being offered to Performers who wish to attend the John Davidson show. General house seating only.

An Evening With John Davidson #3 $25

Masterclass Passes and Workshop tickets.

The Masterclass passes are at an all-in price for both the Masterclasses and five workshops and Sunday Brunch. Students hoping to sing at the Sunday Brunch must attend both Celebrity Masterclasses.

$375 value, ten only available at the special price of $200, first come, first served.

Monitor Passes.

Monitor passes are available for both the Celebrity Masterclasses at $50 each

Monitors do not get to sing at the Sunday Brunch.

There is no interaction, involvement nor questioning of the instructors permitted by Monitors.

Get your Tickets here!

Purchase your VIP PLUS Pass here. Some events will sell out as they did last year.

Please note, refunds are not available after 1st April.