Experience an Unforgettable Night of Live Music with Acclaimed Performers and Emerging Talent on Friday, November 15, 2024.
ALLAMUCHY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Oct. 1, 2024) – Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and talent at The Bolshoi Studio’s “Falling Leaves and Rising Stars: A November Cabaret” on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 7 p.m., hosted at historic Rutherfurd Hall in Allamuchy Township.
This spectacular cabaret will feature an incredible lineup of vocalists, including the renowned Alison Bolshoi, alongside Kevin Patrick, Kate DiFonzo, Erin Pach, Jane Baduini, Jordan Sievert, and introducing the rising talent of Joshua Bezerra. Together, they will bring a diverse selection of songs to life, celebrating the spirit of the season with stunning performances that will captivate audiences of all ages.
With the elegance of Rutherfurd Hall as the backdrop, this cabaret promises an intimate yet lively atmosphere, perfect for a November night of musical enchantment. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Falling Leaves and Rising Stars and witness some of the most talented performers in the region.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Rutherfurd Hall, Allamuchy, NJ
- Tickets: Available Now – Buy Online Here!
Secure your tickets today and get ready for an evening of soaring voices and unforgettable melodies!
About The Bolshoi Studio Cabaret
Alison Bolshoi, contralto and Director of The Bolshoi Studio, is an international opera singer who was thrilled to make her debut to rave reviews in Rigoletto at The Dallas Opera in fall 2022. From 2018-2022 she was a soloist in three concerts at Carnegie Hall with MidAmerica Productions. Highlights of her career include contracts with: The Liceu, Barcelona; NJ State Opera; The San Francisco Opera; The Cesky-Krumlov Festival, Prague, Czech Republic; and Accademia Pianistica Internazionale, Imola, Italy. Ms. Bolshoi is a recipient of the Liederkranz Competition Wagner Section Award and The Gerda Lissner Foundation Award. She will be performing the Mother in Amahl & The Night Visitors with Boheme Opera, Princeton, in December 2023. Ms. Bolshoi is working diligently to see that Opera and Cabaret music take root in Warren County! See more of her work at www.alisonbolshoi.com, on YouTube, and check out what her clients are up to on www.bolshoistudio.com.
Kevin Patrick, baritone, is taking the world of Opera by storm with his powerful, steely Baritone. He is in demand with upcoming engagements including the role of Flora’s Servant/Marquise d’Obigny (cover) in La Traviata with Opera Delaware. Mr. Patrick made his professional debut in 2019 with Boheme Opera New Jersey in their production of Amahl & the Night Visitors, singing the role of Melchior and most recently sang the Father in Hansel & Gretel with the company (2022). Other highlights include Leporello in Don Giovanni with Wilmington Concert Opera, and Escamillo in Carmen with the Delaware Valley Opera Company. Mr. Patrick made his Off-Broadway debut singing various roles in Dorian Gray: The Musical. He resides in Philadelphia where he maintains an active voice studio, teaching The Bolshoi Method to students of various ages and abilities.
Kate DiFonzo, mezzo-soprano, is an experienced Cabaret singer with a bright, sexy voice and style to match. She is a member of Soundscape Singers Cabaret as well as The Bolshoi Studio Cabaret. Soundscape has performed at numerous venues throughout the tri-State area including the Morristown Performing Arts Center and Don’t Tell Mama in NYC. She has taken part in regional theater cabaret shows, most recently through The Studio Players in Montclair, NJ. Ms. DiFonzo is a vocal music teacher and Musical Theater director in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She has musically directed shows at both the middle school and high school levels. Ms. DiFonzo has taught private vocal lessons for many years first at The Academy of Performing Arts in Nutley, New Jersey and currently through The Bolshoi Studio.
Erin Pach, soprano, is a founding member of Soundscape Singers Cabaret as well as The Bolshoi Studio Cabaret. Soundscape performs at numerous venues in the tri-State area including the Morristown Performing Arts Center and Don’t Tell Mama in NYC. With a quick wit, this sexy, natural comedienne performs Musical Theatre, Cabaret, Operetta, Blues and Pop, all with a perfect column of luscious soprano sound. Her connection to the text displays an exquisite vulnerability. In addition, Ms. Pach has played the Leading Player and Roller Rita in The Musical of Musicals: The Musical with Nutley Little Theater, and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Lieutenant Genevieve Marshall and Glory Baker in South Pacific, and Rifka in Fiddler On The Roof with Theatre League of Clifton, among others.
Jane Baduini, mezzo-soprano, has been studying voice since she was 15. She holds a BA in Theatre from Montclair State University and has studied at the Stella Adler School of Acting. With a passion for musical theatre, Ms. Baduini has performed in various productions and cabarets in the greater New York area and is the newest member of The Bolshoi Studio Cabaret. Some of her favorite roles include Morticia in The Addams Family, Sally in Follies, Sandra in Big Fish, and Olive in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Ms. Baduini joined The Bolshoi Studio in 2022 and has been flourishing with this new technique. Love always to her family and friends for their endless support.
Jordan Sievert, mezzo-soprano, has been studying voice and musical theater since she was 13. She has been a part of Papermill Broadway Show Choir, an alumni of Maggie Flanagan’s acting studio in New York City and alumni of Class Act Performing Arts in South Orange. Ms. Sievert has been a part of two award-winning short films and not only is she a singer but also a trained dancer of eight years. Her past performances include Ensemble in Rock of Ages, Mopsa in Head Over Heels, Cinderella in Cinderella, Josephine Strong in Urinetown, Cassie in A Chorus Line and Serena in Legally Blonde.
Joshua Bezerra, tenor, is thrilled to be making his debut at The Bolshoi Studio. He most recently was seen in In the Heights (Usnavi de la Vega). Other credits include New York Nights (Dancer), Once on This Island (Daniel Beauxhomme), and The Seagull (Simon Metzger), both at Kean Theatre Conservatory. Joshua is so grateful to be able to bring his voice to this stage, and would like to acknowledge and thank all of his family, friends, production staff, and fellow cast members for making this show such a wonderful and memorable experience.
