Sunday, May 05th

Swingin' Sunday at the Library welcomes acclaimed Broadway performer Eric Michael Gillett

Eric Michael GillettEric Michael Gillett has performed at the circus, on stage on Broadway and will now appear at the Scott Room at Scarsdale Library when they welcome him to perform his one man show "Man About Town" as a part of the Library's Swingin' Sunday Concert series. This acclaimed show features the work of British playwright, composer, actor, director, and singer Noel Coward. The concert will be offered free of charge, this Sunday, June 7 at 4pm. Gillett, who began his professional career as the ringleader at the Barnum and Bailey Circus, went on to become a cabaret performer on Broadway and will now make a one-time appearance in Scarsdale.Eric Michael Gillett 4

Eric Michael Gillett's show, "Man About Town" honors the life and work of Noel Coward. Widely acclaimed for his performance, Gillett is known for his ability to quickly change the mood of the audience between songs, from happy and giddy laughter to sadness, and back. Gillett sings with emotion and adds personal feelings and experiences to Coward's music and lyrics, written over 50 years ago.

Gillet weaves his own stories into the songs, stopping at various to convey a personal message that relates to the lyrics and message of the original Noel Coward song. Performing "Come the Wild, Wild Weather" Gillett connects the song to a recent fire at his apartment building, which burned his apartment down, and destroyed all of his possessions.

Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to see this Broadway cabaret show for free on Sunday June 7 at 4 pm at the Scarsdale Library. Seating is first come, first served.

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