Fresh, fast, fun and funny, a modern version of the intimate topical musical reviews that lit up New York’s nightlife in grander days, What’s the Point? is a must-be-there destination for cabaret-goers. With a three-person cast — Hector Coris, Patrick Garrigan and Eadie Scott — zooming in and out from backstage and positioning themselves in solos, duets and trios, the evening merrily takes on such subjects as vampires, cell phones, the zoo, romance, straight and gay relationships, and more. The show consists of more than twenty musical numbers, all with original music by Alan Cancelino and well pianoed by Joe Regan; and all of it with witty, sharply crafted, and often moving lyrics by Hector. Susan Haefner, choreographer, and Colette Black, director, make inventive use of the tiny stage and wings at the Reprise Room, bringing the cast back and forth, to and fro, and up and down with a swift yet smooth pace.

Performances continue Mondays at 7 PM through March 31

Peter Haas
Cabaret Scenes
February 18, 2008
www.cabaretscenes.org