NYC Cabaret Favorite Brings Holiday Revue To Cape May

CAPE MAY, NJ — Enjoy holiday classics with a New York City piano bar favorite at East Lynne Theater Company for three nights only.

Lennie McKenzie is bringing back his “Christmas Cabaret” on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 7, 8 and 9.

McKenzie, a singer and actor who created the one-man show “Over the Rainbow,” a tribute to composer Harold Arlen, will spread holiday cheer by combining humor with a variety of popular holiday songs.

McKenzie has performed up and down West 46th Street in Midtown Manhattan at many of the
city’s famous piano bars that line the street, most notably Don’t Tell Mama. However, he also has
deep ties to Cape May County, having spent his childhood summers in West Cape May in a
property still owned by his family today.

“It is very much a second home to me and always will be,” McKenzie said of Cape May in general. “As I’ve grown older, I have truly come to appreciate it more than ever.”

Enjoy classics such as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Wonderful! Wonderful!” made popular by Johnny Mathis, and “Do You Hear What I Hear,” as well as a few surprises. There will also be a singalong during this festive performance for the whole audience to enjoy.

Accompanying McKenzie on piano will be Alex Bechtel, a New York-based composer, actor, and
writer. Bechtel recently wrote a musical called “Penelope” which had its world premiere at
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, and will be produced next year at Signature Theater in
Arlington, Virginia.

McKenzie, who has performed at East Lynne Theater before, is excited to return to perform in
Cape May at his favorite time of year. He says audiences can expect to have a good time, participate in the singalong and have a laugh or two. Theatergoers will also hear some of McKenzie’s personal stories and anecdotes, told in his customary jovial style.

“When have thespians not wanted to talk about themselves?” he joked.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, Dec. 7-9. Tickets are $25; students and military are
$20. East Lynne is in residence at Cape May Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May.
During the Dec. 9 performance, a drawing will take place for East Lynne’s year-long raffle. The
winner does not have to be present. More information and ticket reservations can be found at
EastLynneTheater.org.