Hey Old Friend! A Cabaret Jubilee Flyer (Photo Credit: Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea)
KT Sullivan (Photo Credit: Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea)
Stephanie Pope, Mark Nadler (Photo Credit: Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea)
Christine Pedi (Photo Credit: Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea)
KT Sullivan, Mark Nadler, Christine Pedi and Stephanie Pope perform in a collaboration between 4 of cabaret’s most beloved artists for one anticipated evening
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea series, now in its highly praised third season, stages one of its most daring programs yet as the Mabel Mercer Foundation presents “Hey, Old Friend! A Cabaret Jubilee,” headlined by KT Sullivan, Mark Nadler, Christine Pedi, and Stephanie Pope. This event takes place at LTV Studios in Wainscott on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, at 7:30pm. Uniting four celebrated artists whose careers span Broadway stages, cabaret rooms, concert halls, and recording studios, the show honors the music, wit, and enduring charm of the Great American Songbook.
Rather than a standard concert, “Hey, Old Friend! A Cabaret Jubilee” channels the vibe of New York’s renowned Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention, weaving unforgettable songs with narrative, humor, and the unique artistry that has endeared each performer to audiences and reviewers. The outcome is a tribute to American popular music delivered by artists who have dedicated decades to preserving and reimagining the cabaret tradition.
KT Sullivan, Artistic Director of the Mabel Mercer Foundation and one of cabaret’s most revered interpreters of the American Songbook, leads the evening. She reconnects with acclaimed pianist, vocalist, and storyteller Mark Nadler, whose skill and theatrical energy earned him the nickname “Mr. Entertainment” from The New York Times. After their sold-out Hamptons appearance last season, the duo returns with a refreshed, expanded lineup that adds two more Broadway and cabaret luminaries.
They are joined by Christine Pedi, the award-winning Broadway performer recognized for her work in Chicago, Forbidden Broadway, Spamilton, and her celebrated stage impersonations, alongside Stephanie Pope, whose Broadway résumé includes starring roles in Fosse, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Chicago, and Pippin. Together, this foursome delivers an evening of dazzling musicianship, theatrical storytelling, and heartfelt appreciation for the songs that continue to define American popular culture.
This performance advances Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea’s commitment to bringing top-tier Broadway and cabaret talent into LTV Studios’ cozy setting, where audiences experience legendary performers just feet from the stage. Curated by Donna Rubin and LTV Creative Director Josh Gladstone, the series has become a signature cultural attraction on the East End, pairing internationally recognized talent with the warmth and immediacy of a café-style concert environment.
About Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea:
LTV Studios in East Hampton concert series brings world-class cabaret and Broadway talent to the East End. Produced by Donna Rubin and LTV’s Creative Director Josh Gladstone, this unique musical experience transforms LTV’s industrial-chic television studio into an intimate performance venue complete with state-of-the-art lighting, superb acoustics, café-style seating, modular staging, and a stunning Baby Grand piano. The Songbook series offers a front-row seat to legendary music, interpreted by today’s finest performers in an up-close, unforgettable setting. Whether you are rolling off the beach or seeking an evening of sophisticated song, Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea is your new go-to destination for live music in the Hamptons.
LTV is a tax-exempt 501c(3) organization and donations are deductible as defined by IRS regulations.
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About KT Sullivan:
KT Sullivan became artistic director of The Mabel Mercer Foundation in March of 2012. She starred on Broadway in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and at Irish Rep in “Love, Noël” with Steve Ross. She headlined in the Oak Room of the Algonquin for over two decades, and now performs regularly in NYC at Birdland, Don’t Tell Mama, Pangea, and Crazy Coqs in London. Her show “Rhyme, Women, and Song” was filmed for PBS, as was her Sondheim Show with Jeff Harnar. She recorded six albums for DRG Records and was married for 22 years to Stephen Downey, president of the Browning Society. For more information, please visit: www.ktsullivan.com
About Mark Nadler:
Mark Nadler is the recipient of eight awards from the Manhattan Association of Cabarets, three Backstage Bistros, two New York Nightlife Awards, two Broadway World Awards, two Bay Area Outer Critics’ Circle Awards, and the coveted Donald F. Smith Award for Cabaret Excellence given by The Mabel Mercer Foundation. He has been a soloist with major orchestras, playing everywhere from Carnegie Hall to Philadelphia’s 14,000-seat amphitheater at The Mann Center. His performance in the Parisian “Gaby DesLys” production garnered him a nomination for the prestigious Trophée de la Théâtre Musicale. His off-Broadway show, “I’m a Stranger Here Myself”, was honored with a New York Nightlife Award, a Drama Desk nomination, and a nomination for Australia’s highest performing arts honor, the Helpmann Award. For more information, please visit: www.marknadler.com
About Christine Pedi:
A recent MAC Award nominee for her yearly show Snow Bizness, Christine has performed in London, South Africa, numerous New York City venues—both glamorous and gritty—and aboard many cruise ships, including the Queen Mary 2. Her series The Wicked Stage: Songs About Show Business features her hosting and performing alongside celebrated Broadway and cabaret artists at 54 Below.
Her Broadway credits include Chicago (Mama Morton), Talk Radio with Liev Schreiber, and Little Me with Martin Short. Off Broadway, she has been a regular in Forbidden Broadway, Spamilton, Forbidden Hollywood (Drama Desk nomination), and NEWSical.
Now embracing the “dowager” phase of her career, she has played Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest at Westport Country Playhouse and Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. She appeared on The Sopranos as Mrs. Bobby Baccalà—two episodes, five lines, and memorably deceased. Christine can also be heard daily on SiriusXM’s On Broadway channel. For more information, please visit: www.christinepedi.com
About Stephanie Pope:
2 x MAC Award Nominee and 11 Broadway show veteran, Stephanie Pope, has appeared on cabaret and concert stages across the country and around the world, including 54Below, the Philly Pops, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the UK’s Royal Albert Hall. She has been a Guest Entertainer for Norwegian and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and her Broadway shows include CHICAGO (Velma Kelly), FOSSE (Leading Player), and was Chita Rivera’s stand-by in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, to name a few. She is the recipient of an Astaire Award nomination, an ACCA Award, a BroadwayWorld Award and the beloved Legacy Robe and has shared the stage with such luminaries as Ben Vereen, Chita Rivera, Donna McKechnie, MariLu Henner, Gregory Hines, Brian “Stokes” Mitchell and Nathan Lane, to name a few. For more information, please visit: www.stephaniepope.com
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