About the Show

A series of theatrical concerts with cabaret powerhouses Justin Vivian Bond & Anthony Roth Costanzo.

Whether invoking mythology or nature, romance or radical compassion, vocalists Justin Vivian Bond and Anthony Roth Costanzo seamlessly blend opera and politically-charged cabaret. Under the music direction of Thomas Bartlett and staging by Zack Winokur, these concerts are a preview of a soon-to-be-released Decca Records US studio album. Featuring legendary works like Purcell’s 17th century aria “Dido’s Lament” to Dido’s early 2000s radio hit “White Flag,” and “Autumn Leaves” to “Don’t Give Up.”

Critic Reviews (3)

"The show finds both obvious humor and a dissonant beauty in combining sounds. Under Thomas Bartlett’s brilliantly agile music direction, nimble arrangements by Nico Muhly and Daniel Schlosberg flit seamlessly from plucked strings to erotic disco beats."
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"Bond has similarly inspired me with their artistic fearlessness and unapologetic individuality. It shouldn't surprise us that these two artists are defying genres to create a show that is entertaining, sophisticated, and completely original. There should be more collaborations like this."
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"Somewhat late in the dizzying program Bond and Costanzo take solo turns. Bond does a grand and heartfelt job joining “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” (the melody derived from Frederic Chopin’s Fantasie Impromptu Op. 66, of course) to “Rainbow Sleeves.” Costanzo throws himself into a challenging bit of Mozart, singing both male and female parts."
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