Kurt Phelan became an Aussie household name after conjuring his inner Patrick Swayze playing the lead role in the first-class Australian production of Dirty Dancing. Now he explodes onto the New York stage for the first time with his acclaimed cabaret, Phelan Groovy – a hilarious, access-all-areas romp through his mind both on and off stage, which left audiences across Australia screaming for more. Part biographical, part behind-the-scenes voyeurism, and ALL entertainment. Now it’s your turn! 
Phelan is no stranger to the stage, performing lead roles in some of Australia’s biggest musicals of the past decade. From Singin’ In The Rain to Rent, Saturday Night Fever to Priscilla: Queen Of The Dessert, now he goes rogue and takes off the mask, stripping himself ‘bare’ and showing his true passion for story-telling, Aussie quick wit and good old fashioned fun.
Phelan said of his impending New York dates, “I love cabaret, the rustle of the crowd, the pop of the Champagne but mostly, the intimacy. I wanted to create something truly fun, giving people a slice of the riot that happens inside my head and I can’t wait to pack up my pet kangaroo, throw the shrimp on the BBQ and share this show with you all in NYC.”
Phelan Groovy is an hour of unabashed laughter and music that asks audience to revel in its self-deprecation. It’s a rollercoaster ride of emotions, laughs and twisted-takes of songs you know and love. From Tina Turner, to Lorde, to Show-tunes and back again. There’s songs from the womb, a pitch for President and of course a singalong to boot, and all with the tag line “never let the truth get in the way of a good story”!
“When I was young I learnt to only say 10% of what I think… Well, this show is the other 90% and it’s a hoot”, says Phelan. So, come on down and meet ‘Australia’s Newest Theatrical Sensation’, Kurt Phelan, as he makes an explosive New York debut in Phelan Groovy.
WHEN: Thursday, June 16th @ 10pm + Sunday, June 19th @ 7pm
HOW MUCH: $20.00 (+ 2 drink min.)
WHERE: Venue Don’t Tell Mama NYC // 343 W 46th Street, New York, NY 10036 (between 8th & 9th Ave)
GET YOUR TICKETS via www.donttellmamanyc.com, or call 212-757-0788 (after 4:00 PM daily)