Amber Martin in Bathhouse Bette (Fri., Jan. 31)

"Everything about Amber Martin and her performance came across as Bette-like, but with her ballsy personal sense of freedom setting her tribute on fire in ways that were all her own" - Broadway World

After 2 sold-out performances this year at Joe's Pub in NYC, Amber Martin brings to New Orleans, her hilarious, loving  tribute to early, bathhouse-era Bette Midler... in Bathhouse Bette! Amber returns for her 4th Winter Residency at The Allways Lounge. This year's performances focus on the early 70's, when a 26 year-old, hungry, as-yet-unknown starlet, Bette Midler, got her chops as the resident firecracker chanteuse singing weekend shows at the legendary Continental Baths uptown (now a parking lot under The Ansonia). She earned her "camp" honors in the hot & steamy gay bathhouse, singing to men in towels, still wet from the pool and other dark spaces. Her "house accompanist" was none other than the also-unknown Barry Manilow (Harry Mayronne in this show). This unlikely pair would go on to produce a powerful impact on pop culture, music and comedy as we know it! As per the fashion of bawdy Bette... copious amounts of singing, stories and dancing ensue! Amber will be performing live with very special guests each month, including:

Kitten & Lou, Puddin Tain, Kaetlin Kennedy, Lee Kyle & more TBA!

Don't miss this trip back to the 70's legendary Continental Bath's with Bette Midler aka Amber Martin!

In keeping with the theme of the show, our audience is encouraged to dress in your best "bathhouse" look if you like!

Here's a rave review of the show:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/article/BWW-Review-The-Gays-All-Go-Back-To-The-Baths-With-Amber-Martins-BATHHOUSE-BETTE-at-Joes-Pub-And-They-Take-a-few-Straights-along-for-the-ride-20200106