Pride Trivia Cabaret BRUNCH

Date & Time: Saturday, June 7th @ 12:00 PM
(Doors open at 11:30 AM)

TICKETS:
VIP Tier $45/person
Middle Tier $35/person
General Tier $25/person

* Please note that there will be open seating at cabaret style tables. The price of the ticket does not include any food or drink costs.

Venue: Moonshine Room @ Club Café

Address: 209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116

Featuring:  Emcee, Landa Plenty; Vocalists, Donatella Fermata, Todd McNeel, Jr., Nicole Talbot, & Abigail Whitney Smith; Trivia Host, Morgan Chalue; & Pianist, Sage Fogle.

Pride Trivia Cabaret Brunch

MassOpera—in collaboration with Opera On Tap Boston—is proud to present our second collaborative Pride Trivia Cabaret Brunch! We are partnering with Club Café to combine the forces of their delicious Sunday brunch and our boozey Trivia Cabaret for a Pride event unlike any other!  Eat, drink, trivia, and listen to the best singers in Boston.

In the past we have done specifically musical theatre and opera trivia.  But fret not if you are not a total musical theatre and/or opera nerd!  We will be hosting generalized trivia with a slight bent towards music of all genres.

CABARET & TRIVIA EMCEES & PIANIST

Landa Plenty

Landa Plenty

Cabaret Emcee

Bio

Landa Plenty, portrayed by Santio Cupon, is a celebrated drag queen known for her vibrant performances and dedication to the LGBTQ+ community. Her journey began at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) in Cambridge, MA, where she developed her passion for performance. She went on to captivate audiences in Orlando and San Diego with her unique blend of glamour and humor. As the main host for “Out at the Fair” (OATF), Landa brings dynamic energy to LGBTQ+ events nationwide, including co-hosting alongside Alexander Rodriguez. In March, she hosted the MassOpera Fundraiser, helping raise $15,000 with her radiant presence and charm. Landa continues to inspire through her advocacy, artistry, and commitment to inclusivity, solidifying her status as a beloved and influential figure in the drag community.
Morgan Chalue

Morgan Chalue

Trivia Emcee

Bio

  
Sage Fogle

Sage Fogle

Cabaret Pianist

Bio

Sage Fogle (they/them) is a sought-after vocal and instrumental collaborator based in Boston. They regularly appear as a recitalist, with a particular affinity for German Lieder. Experienced in the standard operatic, choral, music theatre, and orchestral repertoire, Sage has recently worked with the Boston Opera Collaborative, Harvard University, the Handel and Haydn Society, and the Brookline Symphony Orchestra. Sage holds a Masters Degree in Collaborative Piano from the Longy School of Music of Bard College and the Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance and Music History from the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music. They are currently on staff in the vocal departments of Boston Conservatory and the Berklee School of Music.

CABARET VOCALISTS

Abigail Whitney Smith

Abigail Whitney Smith

Cabaret Vocalist

Bio

Massachusetts native Abigail Whitney Smith (she/her) is a singing actress who relishes in authentic storytelling. Smith has both performed & produced performances with organizations including Aural Compass Projects, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Opera On Tap, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, Lowell House Opera, MassOpera, Moonbox Productions Opera Hub, Seaglass Theater Company & Tri-Cities Opera. Equally passionate about equity diversity & inclusion in the arts, Smith is a graduate of the inaugural class of the Inclusive Stages Cohort Certification Program. Smith received her MM in Opera Performance from Binghamton University & her BM in Vocal Performance from Boston University. Smith is proudly pansexual & polyamorous & is based in New England with her partner & their cats Fifi & Bruce.
Nicole Talbot

Nicole Talbot

Cabaret Vocalist

Bio

. Nicole Talbot is a singer and actress with credits in Inside Amy Schumer, The Equalizer on CBS, and I Am Jazz. She’s performed in dozens of musical theater productions and sung the National Anthem for the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. A passionate advocate for transgender youth, Nicole played a key role in passing anti-discrimination legislation in Massachusetts and served as a Human Rights Campaign National Youth Ambassador. Her story has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Teen Vogue, NBC News, and more. In 2024, she marked her 10-year transition anniversary with her solo show Thank Heaven for Little Girls. Nicole speaks nationally, using her voice to uplift and inspire through storytelling, music, and activism. 
Todd McNeel, Jr.

Todd McNeel, Jr.

Cabaret Vocalist

Bio

. McNeel, celebrated for his “tower of strength” stage presence and “powerful voice” (Theatre Mirror), has showcased his talents in operas, musicals, and concerts across the U.S. and Europe.  Recently, he starred as Lancelot in Camelot with Barnstormers Theatre, praised for his “stunning” voice (Conway Daily Sun), and as Mr. McQueen in Urinetown at Lyric Stage Boston. His performances include appearances with The Boston Pops, Boston Lyric Opera, Wheelock Family Theatre, Legacy Theatre Connecticut, Princeton Opera Festival, Cincinnati Opera, New Repertory Theatre, Hartford Opera Theatre, The Umbrella Stage Company, MassOpera, Boston Opera Collaborative, and regional tours with the American Spiritual Ensemble.  McNeel received the Emerging Talent Award from the Lotte Lenya Competition holds a Bachelor’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University and a Master’s from Emerson College.
Donatella Fermata

Donatella Fermata

Cabaret Vocalist

Bio

Forget the concert hall—Donatella Fermata brings classical music to life with a cocktail in hand. This Boston-based drag artist combines old-school diva elegance with modern flair, working to make opera a welcoming and exciting space for the LGBTQ+ community. Recipient of a 2024 Live Arts Boston grant, Donatella continues to push the boundaries of what is “right” in classical music. Through bold programming in accessible spaces, her creative endeavors seek to deconstruct the barriers to classical music many communities face. In 2024, Donatella made her professional operatic debut as the Sorceress in Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas with the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra. Outside of drag, bass Michael Galvin collaborates with the Handel and Haydn Society, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Early Music Festival, and more.

VENUE

Moonshine Room @ Club Café
209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116.

If using public transportation, it is best to use the Orange line to Back Bay/South End, or the Green Line to Copley Square.

If driving there is limited metered parking on Columbus Avenue and the surrounding streets (free on Sunday).  For a parking garage: