No One is Alone: A Cabaret Night of 1980s Musical Theatre

A Cabaret Night of 1980s Musical Theatre

On May 2, step back into the bold, emotional, and transformative world of 1980s Broadway for an unforgettable evening of music and history.

Cabaret Night at the Stamford History Center celebrates the iconic musicals that defined a decade — from the soaring anthems of Les Misérables to the haunting storytelling of The Phantom of the Opera and the lyrical brilliance of Into the Woods.

But this isn’t just a concert.

Throughout the evening, we’ll weave in the powerful history of the 1980s — exploring how the AIDS crisis profoundly shaped the theatre community and influenced the voices, stories, and urgency of the work created during this pivotal era.

Featuring Mel, Rodney & Friends, with two special guest performers joining for select duets, this intimate cabaret promises soaring vocals, moving storytelling, and a celebration of resilience through song.

Join us for an evening of vintage Broadway spirit, cultural reflection, and unforgettable performances. 

 6–9 PM Doors Open at 6 PM, Show Begins at 7 PM

Mel McGuire is a cabaret singer, personal trainer, fitness author, and mom living in Stamford, CT. As a cabaret performer, Mel is best known for her autobiographical cabaret show Tinder Roulette which ran at the 13th Street Repertory throughout the fall of 2015 and received rave reviews. 

She stayed on at 13th Street Repertory as the host and creator of The Overshare Cabaret, a monthly performance party merging the art forms of cabaret, sketch comedy, and personal storytelling. Recent NYC & CT cabaret shows include Don't Go Into Labor-Day Cabaret, A Feminist History of Musical Theater, #Thankful, and Remembering Barbara Cook.

Mel earned her bachelor's degree from New York University where she studied musical theater, she has also studied voice at The Manhattan School of Music and Eastman School of Music. Find out more at sexloveandshowtunes.com, IG: @melercise