He’s coming back to his Indy roots, at least for a little while!

Magic Thread Cabaret Artist Cory Lingner stops by our studios to tell us about his upcoming cabaret: Cory Lingner: Just a “Dancer,” a fun, dynamic look at his Broadway career, Indiana roots, and dreams for the future. The cabaret will feature songs from classic musical theatre to pop, arranged by his music director and accompanist Richard Rockage, enjoyed in the intimate space of The Cat Theatre in Carmel March 29-31.

About Cory Lingner:
Cory Lingner grew up in Indianapolis, where he started dancing at age four and later on stage at Carmel’s University High School before graduating in 2009. He went on to earn a degree in musical theatre performance from the prestigious Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre at University of Oklahoma. Now living and working in New York, his Broadway credits include “Carousel,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “An American in Paris,” and “On the Town.” On TV, Cory has appeared on Saturday Night Live, Tony Awards, Today Show, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Hulu’s “The Battery’s Down.”

In 2017, Dustin Klein and Tom Alvarez debuted Magic Thread Cabaret, a nonprofit venture with the goal of “Connecting Songs to the Soul.” Their company, Klein & Alvarez Productions, LLC most recently produced “Broadway’s Leading Ladies: A Tribute,” the second highest-grossing show of IndyFringe Festival 2018. The producing partners were also behind the best-selling show of IndyFringe Festival 2016, the workshop presentation of “Calder, The Musical,” which they turned into a full-length production that made its debut in 2017 to packed houses in Indianapolis. The musical won two Mitty Awards for “Most Impressive Original Production” and “Most Impressive Set Design. Currently, Klein and Alvarez are working to present the show in other markets. There are three more shows in the Magic Thread Cabaret 2019 season, including another IndyFringe Festival show. Visit www.magicthreadcabaret.com for details. 

“Cory Lingner: Just a ‘Dancer’” will run March 29 & 30 at 7:30 p.m. and March 31 at 4:00 p.m. at The Cat Theatre, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel, Indiana 46032. Tickets are $35 and $25 and reflect seating options and are available online at magicthreadcabaret.com, by calling 800-838-3006 or at the door. Beer, wine and snacks are sold at concessions.  
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