Seth Sikes

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Seth Sikes (born January 30, 1984) is an American cabaret singer based in New York City. [1] [2]

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Early life

Born in Paris, Texas, the son of educators Bill and Candi Sikes, much of his youth was spent acting, playing trumpet and dreaming of Broadway. [3]

New York and 54 Below

After graduating from North Laramore Highschool, Sikes moved to New York City and attended Circle in the Square Theater School. He was later employed on Broadway as Assistant Director for The Nance , by Douglas Carter Beane, starring Nathan Lane, at the Lyceum Theatre (Broadway), and Associate Director for The Band's Visit (musical), by David Yazbek and Itamar Moses, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. [4] [5]

Appearing before "a sold-out house," according to a piece by Rex Reed, Sikes made his cabaret debut at 54 Below. [6] Specializing in show tunes, Sikes performs songs associated with Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bernadette Peters and Barbra Streisand. [7] [8] [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Sloan, Brian (June 1, 2016). "Seth Sikes Channels Judy Garland in Cabaret Act". The New York Times. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  2. ↑ Pennington, Juliet (January 6, 2022). "Seth Sikes On Beach Massages, Judy And Liza, And His Upcoming Show At Club Café". The Boston Globe. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  3. ↑ Boswell, Sally (November 20, 2022). "PCT to host Seth Sikes in "From Paris To Manhattan"". The Paris News. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  4. ↑ "The Nance". playbill.com. PLAYBILL INC. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  5. ↑ "The Band's Visit". playbill.com. PLAYBILL INC. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  6. ↑ Reed, Rex (June 16, 2015). "On the Town with Rex Reed". Observer. Observer. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  7. ↑ Peterson, Tyler (June 9, 2016). "Photo Flash: Seth Sikes brings Liza Minnelli Tribute Back to Feinstein's/54 Below". BroadwayWorld.com. BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  8. ↑ Gottfried, Steve. "This Broadway Baby Is Having A Moment". Metro Source. Bent Share Entertainment, LLC. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  9. ↑ Stephi Wild, May. "Seth Sikes & Friends Celebrate Judy Garland's 100th Birthday Next Month". www.broadwayworld.com. Broadway World. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
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