WINTER PARK — Darryl Reuben Hall recently draw high praise for his role as Four Eyed Moe in the Winter Park Playhouse’s sold-out production of Five Guys Named Moe. Now Hall is heading back to the Playhouse in September to introduce his new Solo Cabaret show.

I Booked The Job! is Hall’s debut cabaret show at the Playhouse, part of the theatre’s ongoing Spotlight Cabaret Series, held in the main lobby. Hall will be joined by Pianist Christopher Leavy, the Playhouse’s music director, for the performances on Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m.

“We are absolutely thrilled and honored that Darryl is flying in from New York to perform in our Spotlight Cabaret Series,” noted Heather Alexander, the Playhouse’s executive director.  “This is an incredible opportunity for patrons to experience his remarkable talent up-close-and-personal.  Don’t miss it!” 

What is the Solo Cabaret I Booked The Job?

Hall is returning to Winter Park for a solo cabaret that will take audiences “through his storied life as a professional actor and feature some of his career highlights on Broadway, Off- Broadway, national tours and regional theatre,” the Playhouse noted.

Audiences will “journey with him as he recalls his humble beginnings in Jacksonville, Florida to the Broadway stages of New York.”

The cabaret will include popular Broadway tunes such as “Too Darn Hot” from Kiss Me Kate, “So You Want to Meet The Wizard” from The Wiz, “Bui Doi” from Miss Saigon and “Summertime” and Porgy and Bess. The cabaret will also review Hall’s lengthy music career which has included performances at Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts, The Manhattan Theatre Club and Radio City Music Hall, among others.

“I Booked the Job! is a brilliant showcase of moments where Darryl graced the stage with leading lady legends such as Eartha Kitt, Leslie Uggams, Phylicia Rashad, Rita Moreno and Aretha Franklin,” the Playhouse noted.

Where Can I See I Booked The Job?

I Booked The Job will be performed at The Winter Park Playhouse at 711 N Orange Ave. in Winter Park.

General Admission tickets for this show are $20 plus a one drink minimum. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7:30 show. Call the Playhouse box office for tickets at 407-645-0145 or purchase online at www.winterparkplayhouse.org.

The live cabaret will be filmed and available to enjoy virtually on Friday, Oct. 11 through Monday, Oct. 14 024.  A private link will be sent at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 and the link will be valid for 3 days. Virtual tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or by calling the box office.

Michael Freeman is an Orlando journalist, playwright, and author of the book A Christmas Eve Story. Contact him at Freelineorlando@gmail.com.

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