A little song, a little sex, and a whole lot of swagger – all about vaudeville legend Sophie Tucker. Join us Saturday, November 22nd at 7 pm for the WINNER – BEST CABARET OF THE YEAR, 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival, playing one night only at Namba Performing Arts Space in Downtown Ventura! Tickets are $20.00 at NambaArts.com or $25.00 at the door.Combining the pizzazz of Tucker’s risqué song catalog with raucous audience interaction, this evening serves up the extraordinary life of one of the first adults-only female performers. Come enjoy the rollicking music and energy that made Tucker the most sought-after nightclub entertainer of her day. Written & performed by Laural Meade with Fred Cassidy at the piano. Directed by Cynthia Ettinger and Michael Schlitt.
“ Meade aces the material… delivering knockout interpretations of Tucker classics. An incredible turn, a perfect evening.” – ticketholdersLA.com
“PICK OF THE MONTH! Meade lets loose her inner Sophie and charms… a powerful singer with A THRILLING VOICE.” – Cabaret Scenes Magazine
“Meade serves up a titillating evening of dirty jokes, clever anecdotes and raucous songs. A WONDERFUL SHOW.” – LAArtsOnline.com
“A hilarious, heartfelt historical romp from a unique voice… POWERFUL, EMOTIONAL AND UTTERLY BEAUTIFUL.” – NohoArtsDistrict.com
“Recommended! Meade, bedazzled and fabulous, brings Tucker back to life. FLIRTATIOUS AND EXTRAVAGANT… and exquisitely intimate. Meade is a soulful talent.” – StageRaw.com
“Tucker was a unique, hilarious performer and Meade has nailed her. A DON’T-MISS PERFORMANCE.” – Splash Magazines
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47 South Oak Street, Ventura, CA, United States, California 93001
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