![]() ![]() ![]() The thing that makes Nathan’s show work so well, though, is that is truly is a cabaret. Frankly, I haven’t seen performance art this alluring since Carolee Schneemann plucked her interior scroll from her nether regions in the name of feminism. One by one, Berlin picked up the altar candles and poured them on her flesh, leaving sweeping tracks of red wax intertwined on her body. Casting her robe aside, Berlin appears in a fairly traditional burlesque dancer costume with two exceptions: she still had the weighty crown on her head, and her thighs met at a sequined sacred heart of Jesus that barely covered her most intimate areas. With the spikes obscuring her eyes, projected Berlin gave a visual cue to her live counterpart to undress. The audience collectively sucked in a breath as the projected Berlin was martyred by a man in BDSM attire, puncturing two silver skewers through Berlin’s perfect alabaster forehead. Images of Berlin were projected on the screen behind her. Appearing draped in robes and a Virgin Mary-esque crown, Berlin entered the stage with altar-like candles surrounding her on the floor. Though it was intriguing, the second act was the real showstopper. ![]() Her first act was an intense exercise in light and shadow play. Coming all the way from Germany to entertain the crowd, Berlin made sure it was worth it. I would go see this show again just to hear the authentic, McFadden and company.Īnother highlight from the evening included performance artist Eden Berlin, who mixed imagery and dance. Simply, Nathan could not have conjured a better music act to accompany his show. “Lyrics like, “There’s a hole, deep and cold, in my soul,” were belted out with a chilling spirit that transported me to the misty, calling mausoleums of New Orleans. The old-world accordion playing, simple bass and drums of the rest of the band outfitted a sound that wasn’t quite Old French or zydeco, but not far from it. Slithering, coy, and murky, McFadden’s vampiric voice weighed down the trilling finger-picking of his guitar to create a dreamy balance. Though his bio says he grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, I can’t believe that he isn’t a product of the Louisiana swamp music scene. The house band was led by Eric McFadden, whose bluesy voice evokes a young Leon Redbone with a dollop of Larry Graham. Indeed, it did prove to be a fantastic show. It’s exactly what it says - it’s cabaret, it’s dark. “Oh, you’re in for a real treat,” she beamed, “I come to every show. One usher, a retiree from Antioch whose black feathered cap was illuminated eerily by the candle she held, told me that she’d been a fan of Nathan’s since she first saw him as a street performer out on the wharf. A well-dressed bunch, most appeared to be sporting outfits that would fit right into the context of the show. It doesn’t hurt that about half of the audience at the Great Star Theater that night appeared to, in fact, be members of Nathan’s friends and family network. Perhaps that is why there is such a strong familial feeling to Nathan’s Dark Kabaret show today. He instead decided to create his own cabaret affair to delight dear old mom and dad. However, Paul Nathan is not most performers. Most performers might indulge their parents by sending them a recording of a previous performance or inviting them to some already scheduled event. Get your tickets now as the show does sell out.Fifteen years ago, Paul Nathan’s parents made a request. Timeless and timely, Dark Kabaret is the sweet nexus of magic, comedy, music, and erotic entertainment-all in one beautiful room for your pleasure. Dark Kabaret is the place to bring a first date or to take your BFFs for a perfect night out. The perfect mixture of sumptuous champagne, an array of beautiful gowns, gentlemen in their finest frocks. This San Francisco only event comes once a year. Each weekend features a different lineup of incredible talent from all over the world. Your host travels the world performing from Berlin to Broadway, gathering together top artists. Your host, Paul Nathan (HBO, MTV, Star Trek Voyager), welcomes you to an evening of unbridled passion, music, humor, and artistry. It's a decadent evening in a hundred year old Chinese Opera house as mysterious and magical as the show. ![]() Dark Kabaret is San Francisco's premiere showcase for the world's finest variety artists. ![]()
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