Richard Skipper and Russ Woolley proudly present legendary Broadway and screen actress Carole Cook in her New York cabaret debut – at the age of 94! – in “Back Where She Belongs: The Life and Times of Carol Cooke” – for two performances only – Tuesday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 20, 2018 @ 7pm. The evening is directed by David Galligan, with musical direction by Chris Marlowe.

After receiving rave reviews in Los Angeles and San Francisco, this fabulous evening of memories and song comes to Feinstein’s/54 Below. Carole sings numbers from Sondheim to Coleman – from Billy Barnes to Jerry Herman. She recalls a scrapbook of memories, from being Lucille Ball’s protégé to working with Ethel Merman.

Carole’s stage and screen career anecdotes are hysterical and historical. She was the second Dolly Levi ever in Hello, Dolly! (leading the Australian company), after Carol Channing. As one critic rhapsodized, “Exciting! A glowing star! The biggest and best excuse for unrestrained delight since you dreamed you won the million-dollar lottery.” She is the only actress to have played both “Auntie Mame” and “Mame.” She was in the original casts of Threepenny Opera, 42nd Street (originating the role of Maggie Jones), A Romantic Comedy, and Radio Gals. Her movies include The Incredible Mr. Limpet, Sixteen Candles, and more. So much more.