Shows
Carla and her friends have a vast repertoire of shows and can put custom programs together, for Valentine's Day, Jewish occasions and any other reason to celebrate. Here are a few of their current shows for booking!
Blacklisted
What do Pete Seeger, Studs Tekel and Charlie Chaplin have in common? During this dark moment in history, they were three innocent Americans blacklisted during the government’s crusade to conquer the “Red Menace. This powerful show weaves together the disparate stories of the voices that were silenced, while celebrating their artistic contributions. Carla has compiled a talented cast that tell their stories in beautiful and stirring ways.
Hotsie - Totsie
Join everyone’s favorite Yiddishe mamas in laughter and song! Carla brings to life the songs these brilliant women wrote, and performs with her usual panache.
Bea Arthur / Sophie Tucker
Carla Gordon salutes the formidable legacy of Bea Arthur, the broad-shouldered baritone who took musical and situation comedy by storm in this unique and touching show. Carla also channels Sophie Tucker when she sings “I don’t want to Get Thin” and other gems.
The Mavenettes
Join Carla and Jan as they toast America’s best Jewish women songwriters including Dorothy Fields, Betty Comden, Carole King, and other nice Jewish girls!
Borscht Belt Buddies
A Salute to the Crooners and Comics of the Catskills. Carla Gordon and David Meulemans take you on a mirthful, musical journey through the songbooks of the great crooners of the time, and throw in a few jokes. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll have so much fun, you’ll plotz.
Studs Terkel
Studs Terkel, the great writer/interviewer produced essays and conversations on almost every genre of American music, from jazz to gospel to opera. This evening of cabaret will focus on the remarkable performers from Studs’ books, And They All Sang and Giants of Jazz directed by none other than Carla Gordon!