‘Best’ intentions
The Kinsey Sicks (Photo by Lois Tema) Denise Lee welcomes audiences to Uptown Player’s cabaret ‘Simply the Best’ RICH LOPEZ | Staff writer rich@dallasvoice.com Uptown Players is hosting a special weekend May 10-12, with two different performances.
Cabaret Weekend kicks off Friday, May 10, with the dragapella group The Kinsey Sicks returning to the Uptown stage. On Saturday and Sunday, Denise Lee plays host in Simply the Best – A Tribute to the Greatest Artists of Our Time featuring a cast of local faves singing iconic pop hits.
Uptown Players co-producer Jeff Rane “called me saying that they wanted to do a cabaret night, and if you know me, I’m all about cabaret,” Lee said. “Then we talked about those icons of the LGBTQ community and the songs we wanted to do.” The two-act cabaret show will feature local talents Peter DiCesare, Bethany Lorentzen, Trey Tolleson and Lee Walter alongside host Denise Lee, celebrating legendary musical icons.
Backed by a six-piece on-stage band under the musical direction of Gary Adler, the performances will include songs by artists who have had an impact on the LGBTQ community.
