New Variety

New Variety

The New Variety was a Chicago-based cabaret produced by Thom Goodman and Richard O’Donnell in the 1990s. It was a fast-paced, ever-changing volley of acts that included award-winning jugglers, fire-eaters, stand-up comedy, singers, musicians, and sketch comedy troupes.

History

In February 1992, producers Thom Goodman (founder, CrossCurrents) and Richard O’Donnell (founder, New Age Vaudeville) teamed up to present the New Variety, located at 400 N. Clark, downtown Chicago.[1] Modeled after the vaudeville variety shows of the ‘20s and '30s, the New Variety presented an evening’s worth of acts that included jugglers, fire-eaters, comics, singers, musicians, and sketch comedy troupes.[2] It was hailed by the Chicago Tribune as a Cabaret for the 90s.[3] The bill included artistic director & host Richard O'Donnell (billed as "R."), jazz band the Vince Willis Trio, juggler extraordinaire Andy Head, drummer Donny DeMarco Jr., tap dancer Ayrie King, stand-up comedy by John Tamborino, and Saxophonist Sarah Underwood, followed by a crowning performance by the incomparable blues chanteuse[4] Barbara LeShoure.

Improv Comedy Club

In August, 1993, the New Variety moved to the Chicago Improv, (504 N. Wells)[5] and was responsible for changing a faltering 3-ring comedy presentation into a successful variety format. The New Variety now offered a more streamlined, commercial show.[6] Acts included artistic director & host R. O’Donnell, stand-up comics Paul Gilmartin (Dinner and a movie, host), and Steve Seagren and sketch comedy troupes including the all-girl Nude Coffee, the all-gay The Boys in the Bathroom, and the all-improv The Upright Citizens Brigade. Dr. Boom (who literally blew things up on stage) was the highlight of the evening.

References

  1. ^ Kogan, Rick (March 1, 1992), "New Variety takes its first steps", Chicago Tribune, Arts, Pg 2, Section 13 
  2. ^ Helbig, Jack (July 23, 1992), "The New Variety", New City, Arts 
  3. ^ Sawyers, June (May 15, 1992), "New Variety a cabaret for the ‘90s’", Chicago Tribune, Friday, Page 2 - Section 7 
  4. ^ Belsito, Elaine (July 2, 1992), "New Variety Cabaret Features a Wealth of Entertainment", Windy City Times, Spotlight on Chicago 
  5. ^ Tucker, Ernest (August 6, 1993), "Improv Adds Some Variety To Its Stage", Chicago Sun-times, Arts & Show, Section 2 
  6. ^ Adler, Tony (May 27, 1993), "New Variety Offers Slicker Mix in New Digs", Chicago Tribune, Overnight 

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