Daydream: A Tribute to the Life of John Hoglund
September 27 at 9:30
Pangea
178 2nd Ave., NYC
Hosted by: Marcus Simeone and Sue Matsuki
Music Director: Tracy Stark
Please join us for a special evening of music and memories in tribute to cabaret reviewer, the late John Hoglund. John left his dear friend, Marcus Simeone, a wish list of performers he wanted to have sing. Marcus is joined by music director Tracy Stark and co-host Sue Matsuki to produce this evening honoring their friend and cabaret champion. Scheduled to perform are Karen Akers, Tom Anderson, Maria Gentile, Lina Koutrakos, Jose Luis, Karen Mack, Sidney Myer, Ricky Ritzel, Marta Sanders, Jill Cohen Wilson, and a few other surprises to be announced. Each performer will be brought to stage with their favorite review by John.
For over 30 years, John Hoglund has been a respected entertainment writer covering cabaret, jazz, theater, and recordings. He was well known for championing new and rising talents. His writings appeared in numerous outlets including the Bistro Bits column for Back Stage, Broadway World, Broadway Stars, NiteLife Exchange, Cabaret Scenes and more. John moderated seminars and forums for the International Cabaret Conference at Yale. He produced many celebrity fundraisers in NYC including one of the first benefits after 9/11: HeartSong: The Heroes’ Concert at The Bottom Line featuring 36 major stars. He co-produced HeartSong2: The Heroes’ Concert for Katrina victims at Symphony Space and Miracle On 35th Street with a star-studded lineup. Other fund raising efforts include the first benefits for Broadway Cares and God’s Love, We Deliver. John served on the Board of Directors of the Manhattan Associaton of Cabarets (MAC) for 12 years.
There is a $20 minimum per person (food or beverage).
Tickets online are $25. Tickets at the door, if available, are $30 (Cash Only).
The house opens at 6:00pm for food and beverage service. Please join us for dinner.
Seating is first come first served. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY.
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