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What do you get when you combine the pianistic finesse of Michael Feinstein, the smooth phrasing of Tony Bennett, and the bawdy wit of Bette Midler? You get Michael McAssey, who for 40 years has reigned as the clown prince of New York cabaret, and has enchanted as one of its most talented troubadours. He calls what he does schtick. But that s undervaluing his unique blend of beautiful ballad singing and standup, or rather sit down comedy. During the pandemic, he took his wonderful act online with OPEN MAC, an online open mic with some very celebrated guests. McAssey served as host and accompanist as well as keeping the evening rolling with his own brand of touching and often hilarious entertainment. Now that cabaret rooms are opening up again, Michael McAssey is adding an audience to his Monday evenings with OPEN MAC LIVE. The show still streams online, but it also now has a live audience, and live guests, from the cabaret room at Pangea. He is also very busy this summer with a

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