Red Hot Mama: A Sophie Tucker Cabaret

WestOfThePrairies—The Cinematheque

Wow what a show! This woman has an exceptionally powerful voice and an exceptionally powerful stage presence.

This show transports you right back to the era of cigar-scented late-night shows and raunchy jazz music. The atmosphere is amazingly set, and she plays the crowd expertly, spacing her life story out with jokes about her boyfriend Ernie, and songs relevant to her situation.

You really want to be friends with Sophie Tucker, she seems like a riot. A must-see.

Arden Pruden