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courtesy Joy Dragland

A collage of images of performers at past MadCabaret shows.

A collage of images of performers at past MadCabaret shows.

Scenesters of a certain age, prepare to face the march of time: it’s been 20 years since the MadCabaret started its weekly shows at the Slipper Club. From its beginnings as The Joy Dragland Cabaret, the show quickly grew from karaoke backing tracks to feature a live band supporting singing, dancing, comedy and costumes into an unpredictable, always fun and often edgy happening. As aptly described by performer Jessica Lee in a 2007 Isthmus story (by features editor and occasional Cabaret participant Kenneth Burns), the result was "Debauchery…. And over-the-top performances." Many cast members will reunite to celebrate the anniversary at Gamma Ray Bar, the new hotspot in the Slipper Club's old home, with shows at 5 and 9:30 p.m.

media release: If you never had the chance to see The Mad Cabaret in its heyday, or you did and you’re wondering if it’s as good as you remember, or you did and you can’t remember (you know who you are), you’re in luck. You can catch an older but definitely not wiser version featuring the original cast in a few weeks. Join us at the Gamma Ray Bar (formerly the Slipper Club) on July 19th. Tickets on sale now. Early show doors at 4pm, 5pm-8pm. Late show doors at 9pm, 9:30-midnight. Come for one or both performances!

Performances by:

Joy Dragland

Michael Massey

Francie Phelps 

Harvey Briggs

Aimee Shaw

Scott Beardsly

Martin Price

Mark Gladue

Jay Moran

Cliff Hammer

Scott Adrian

Doug Quamme 

Tim Heiman