The Milford Arts Council is kicking off its 2019/20 Nite Spot Night season with Steven Brinberg in “Simply Barbara Celebrates Hello, Dolly” on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m.
This special Nite Spot Night, hosted in partnership with Pantochino Productions, is a double feature. First, patrons will have the option to join the 12th Annual Wine Trail starting at 5 p.m. by following the fairy lights along the train tracks in downtown Milford to the Milford Arts Council patio at 40 Railroad Ave. South. MAC staff and volunteers will be on the patio pouring wine to benefit the United Way of Milford along with other businesses in Milford as part of a stroll around town.
Steven Brinberg will grace the MAC stage at 8 p.m. with his celebration of Hello, Dolly as “Simply Barbra.” Brinberg tours the world with his all-live homage to the legendary Barbara Streisand. He performed for 11 years with the late Marvin Hamlisch in his symphony concerts and at special events with everyone from Donna Karan to Liza Minnelli, Stephen Sondheim and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
The latest edition of his show celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of Streisand’s second film with most of the songs from the film and stories about the making of it, along with some of her hit songs and a couple from her latest album.
Hamlisch said of Brinberg’s show, “It’s as close as you’ll get to seeing Barbra herself. He’s been doing his Streisand for so long, he’s better at it than she is!”
Nite Spot Nights feature the hottest stars of New York City’s Broadway and cabaret scene. They are presented in a cabaret-style listening room at the MAC set with candlelit tables, inviting patrons to bring your own everything except the entertainment. Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks are also available in the Speakeasy Lounge.
Tickets are $32 in advance or $35 at the door. For tickets, go to milfordarts.org/stevenbrinberg or call 203-878-6647 Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.