Cabaret queen Mistress Ginger dives into the seductive, subversive world of Kurt Weill, conjuring a musical journey from the seedy beer halls of Weimar Berlin to the bright lights of the American theater — and back again. With Casey Rafn at the piano, Ginger spins a fantastical tale of desire, exile, reinvention, and the search for love and belonging, all through the irresistible songs of one of the 20th century’s great theatrical composers.
Featuring “Mack the Knife,” “Surabaya Johnny,” “September Song,” “My Ship,” and more, Bewitched by Weill is an evening of dark humor, theatrical enchantment, and music that still casts a potent spell.
Mistress Ginger (she/her) is a Twin Cities-based cabaret artist, singer, dancer, and storyteller known for whimsical theatrical productions blending glamour, humor, heart, and imagination. Since 2006, Mistress Ginger has presented original cabaret works at venues including Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater, Crooners Supper Club, The Woman's Club of Minneapolis, and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Equal parts showgirl, dreamer, and master of ceremonies, she invites audiences into musical worlds inspired by classic cabaret, queer nightlife, old Hollywood, and the transformative power of song. Mistress Ginger is also the author of Mistress Ginger Cooks: Everyday Vegan Food for Everyone. Learn more at MistressGinger.com.
Casey Rafn enjoys a varied career as a pianist, music director, and recording artist. Recent collaborations include performances with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, and Cantus, with the Star Tribune praising his playing as having done "extraordinary things with the music all evening." He is a member of the Latin Grammy-nominated trio Trés, which premiered and recorded a new work by composer Angélica Negrón earlier this year. He serves as pianist for VocalEssence and the Basilica of Saint Mary, and has held positions at the University of Minnesota School of Music and Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists.
“Mistress Ginger is a cabaret singer who brings warmth and depth to a lyric, and always lets the song shine through. She moves easily from the steam of a torch song to the campy wink of a double entendre – always while holding up the classic composers and lyricists she loves.” –Michael Whistler of Interact Center for the Arts, for MPR News Art Hounds, 2021
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Tickets are $25. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.