About this Event
BACK BY PURRR-PULAR DEMAND
After a sold-out, “delectable” premiere that left audiences begging for more, An Evening with Eartha Kitt: Live Tribute prowls back to The Velvet Martini Lounge (Upstairs at Vitello’s) for three encore performances October 7, 8, and 9, 2025. Broadway star Thomasina Gross (NBC’s Hairspray Live!, Broadway’s Mamma Mia!) reprises her spellbinding portrayal of the legendary Eartha Kitt—this time with an elevated experience and a few wickedly delightful new surprises for returning kittens.
Broadway World hailed the debut as “a sublime premiere cabaret show… Thomasina Gross more than plays Eartha Kitt — she summons her, like a conjuring magic trick… creating a living, breathing woman—vulnerable, gloriously human, and outrageously sophisticated. I never wanted 'An Evening with Eartha Kitt' to end.”
Slip into Eartha’s velvet-draped world of sensuality, subversion, and sheer star power as Gross channels the icon with smoldering vocals, biting wit, and magnetic charm—backed by a sensational live band. From the sultry purr of “Santa Baby” to the delicious defiance of “I Wanna Be Evil,” it’s an intoxicating night of glamour, intimate storytelling, and timeless allure.
“I fall in love with myself, and I want someone to share it with me.” — Eartha Kitt
THREE-NIGHT ENGAGEMENT!!! Oct 7, 8, & 9
Tickets available now. Seating is limited. Reserve early.
Doors open at 6:30 PM for cocktails and dinner
Show begins at 8:00 PM
The Velvet Martini Lounge has a $35 per person food and beverage minimum
Dress to delight
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Creative Team
Conceived, written, and starring Thomasina Gross
Directed by Nohely Quiroz
Music Direction by Eli Baumgarten
Produced by Keturah Hamilton, Ryan Jordan A-W & Thomasina Gross
Vintage Glam Team
Costume Design by Ryan Jordan A-W
Hair Design by Christopher Enlow
Makeup by Darian Darling
Creative Sponsorship by 624 x RJ Studios
This performance is a tribute inspired by the life and work of Eartha Kitt. It includes original monologues and dramatizations based on publicly available information. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Eartha Kitt estate.
Dedicated with love to the memory of Tanya Gross.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Velvet Martini Lounge, 4349 Tujunga Avenue, Los Angeles, United States
USD 23.18 to USD 65.87
