A Laughternoon in Spokane
Oh, Washington State… I LOVES YA! I’ve toured all over this paradise, from the beaches of La Push to Fields Spring State Park out past Moses Lake. And I’m in town to visit pals, so I thought I’d play a wee house concert! If you’d like to attend, email cindydickenjazz at gmail.com for the deets. NEW ALBUM TUNES!
SEATTLE MOISTURE FESTIVAL
OH YESSSS! I’ve performed and emceed in this indescribable confluence of Vaudeville and Variety and Burlesque and everything joyous MANY TIMES. And Seattle (where The Bobs were based) is one of my Seriously Happy Places. Show times, and what I’m doing in them vary. Go to https://moisturefestival.org/ for all weekend schedules and info. HUZZAH!
IMPACT (in Central Mass.)
There are no coincidences… only connections. After runs in London, New York, Edinburgh and festivals in Los Angeles, Providence and Chicago, IMPACT comes to Central Massachusetts. Shows are SATURDAY and SUNDAY at 2pm. TIX HERE.
SONGS FROM THE BRINK
Cassandra Kubinski and I have both toured the world with our music, but only ONE of us ever played ANNIE. The other needs a drink. Join us for dinner and an amazing evening of songs, stories and sass from the brink at Pangea, NYC’s iconic restaurant & cabaret theatre. Dinner/doors 6pm, show at 7:00. TIX $25 with a $20 minimum (the food is great!). TIX HERE
Nautilus Music Theatre: ROUGH CUTS
Selections from A COLLECTIBLE SENSATION (Music/Lyrics by Amy Engelhardt, Book/Lyrics by Arianna Rose) will be featured in Nautilus’ monthly series showcasing new works in process. Join us in St. Paul Monday, Minneapolis Tuesday. Details HERE!
A COLLECTIBLE SENSATION: New Musical Presentation
Three presentations of A COLLECTIBLE SENSATION, the culmination of a weeklong workshop of the new musical by Amy Engelhardt (music/lyrics) and Arianna Rose (book/lyrics). Produced by Dunbar Hofmann Productions and the Depot Theatre Foundation. All details are HERE.
SONGS OF HOPE
Merrily joining a lineup of NYC brilliants for a hopeful holiday treat. TIX HERE
THE COMPLETELY TRUE STORY....
A nice chunk of The Completely True Story of West High’s 66th Annual Charity Lockdown, or… Steve (Book/lyrics - Molly Horan, music/lyrics - Amy Engelhardt) will be presented at the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, directed by Joe Barros. You can’t come, but it’s happening and I want you to know about it!
SONGS WE WRITE
As a word nerd, I find playing music in a bookstore super cool. And this one is a gem, right around the corner from where I used to live! A great way to spend a Friday night. I may even have my new CD then!
THE Bi-POLAR EXPRESS: John Forster & Friends
I’ve been called the him of me. No, seriously! I’m thrilled to join John, Tom Chapin and the Chapin Sisters in New York for this fun holiday romp. TIX HERE
IMPACT @ London's Voila Festival
Voila, London! Can’t wait to bring this show back to the UK… where all of it happened. #lookback #actforward
FRI 15 NOV, SAT 16 NOV or SUN 17 NOV at 530pm in Kensington
IMPACT @The Tank Theatre
Founded in 2003, The Tank champions emerging artists engaged in the pursuit of new ideas and forms of expression working across all disciplines. I’m thrilled to present this piece in a space where I’ve seen such great theatre!
ACTUAL TIMES:
Wednesday, October 23rd 7pm; Friday, October 25th 7pm; Saturday October 26th 3pm
House Concert in Saratoga Springs!
Back when I toured with The Bobs, we played the legendary Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs 6 times. It was one of my favorite venues, and I particularly recall the main street was beyond gorgeous in the fall. What? I’m heading back with a solo show? YOU MUST COME! Join me at Pat’s Saratoga Salon. Email Mcfriesen4513@gmail.com to reserve a space. 5pm social hour, 6pm show. $20 admission
IMPACT @ Providence Fringe Festival
Providence, I hear, is kind… and I am thrilled to bring this piece to you.
THU JULY 18 @7PM - FRI JULY 19 @7PM - SAT JULY 20 @5PM
TICKETS ON SALE JULY 1
https://fringepvd.org/impact.html
NEO: New/Emerging/Outstanding! York Theatre Company
Thrilled (with collaborator Molly Horan) to be one of six musical writer teams selected for The York’s signature showcase. They’ll present two selections from our upcoming show, “THE COMPLETELY TRUE STORY OF WEST HIGH’S 66TH ANNUAL CHARITY LOCKDOWN” in this extremely enchanted (and fun) evening! Tix HERE.
IMPACT LIVE in Los Angeles
The Fanatic is the perfect setting for IMPACT - intimate. Join me for a repeat performance of the show I took to Edinburgh last summer!
Tickets for Fanatic Salon $20 advance/$25 day of show
OREGON HOUSE CONCERT TOUR!
Ashland, OR - Fri 6/21 @7pm - RSVP to stella@stellaandgracegoods.com
with Grammy-winner and Muppet Guy Michael Silversher!
McMinnville, OR - Sat 6/22 @3pm - RSVP to glenna.green@gmail.com
Glenna makes amazing cat cookies!
Hillsboro, OR - Sun 6/23 @3pm - RSVP to hoerner245@msn.com
Chez Dan Bob’s sister - but I make NO PROMISES re: Dan
IMPACT online: Rogue Theater Festival NYC
Filmed in Los Angeles in September 2023, this is the production I brought to Edinburgh in August 2023. Featuring Pola Benke on cello and Scott Breadman on percussion. STREAMING ON DEMAND at SHOWTIX4U (tickets $12) Deets TBA
WORD UP STORY THANG!
I was supposed to be the featured musician here back in January, but there was a hurricane! come on up to Washington Heights for some great tales and tunes. More info HERE!
IMPACT at the Chicago Circus and Performing Arts Festival
Now in its 3rd smash year, the Chicago Circus & Performing Arts Festival has expanded to include plays… and IMPACT will be presented for one show only - March 23 at 6:30pm!
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
TELL IT! Los Angeles Holiday Show
I’m the featured musical guest in this brilliant lineup of LA’s best storytellers. Might break out that $5.99 Virgin Mary costume after all… tix here THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT
IMPACT
2 PERFORMANCES ONLY - 3pm and 730pm
DIRECT from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
Featuring cellist Pola Benke and percussionist Scott Breadman.
$20 advance/$25 at the door
paypal to iaremusic at gmail.com or venmo to @Amy-Engelhardt
IMPACT at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
There are no coincidences… only connections. I am THRILLED to be taking IMPACT to the people it honors.
GET TICKETS HERE!
BE PART OF MY TEAM! Contributions to the production fund are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE for US Citizens. CLICK THOSE WORDS!
Idyllwild House Concert: Music at the Millers’
Join local songstress Kelly Armantage and me in this beautiful mountain paradise for an evening of songs and stories! You must RSVP to kirsten.miller718@gmail.com for the deets. $20 suggested donation.
IMPACT @ Nat’l Women’s Theatre Festival
The last time I was in NC was with The Bobs - the “Rhapsody in Bob” tour of performing arts centers in Charlotte, Durham, Asheville and Wilmington. So I am thrilled to come back with IMPACT - on the opening weekend of this burgeoning new festival. 3 Performances only!
IMPACT
Thrilled to premiere this piece in Southern California!
Get Tix to Saturday 3/25 3:00PM or 7:00PM HERE
IMPACT
Thrilled to premiere this piece in full form at Bethany, where I was a resident in 2022.
Get Tix to Saturday 3/18 7:30PM HERE
Get Tix to Sunday 3/19 3:00 PM HERE
House Concert: Central Massachusetts
Join me and my host Manoj Padki for a wonderful afternoon in Berlin, Mass. Which is pronounced BER-lin, so no Berliner jokes. I tried that and it sunk like a lead balloon!
VAXXED ONLY and you must RSVP to attend. Which you can do HERE.
AMY & DAVE @ the BAGEL MILL!
Gonna be a strangely carb-y jam with composer and fellow Berklee alum David Kowal in his new hometown! Come on up for the fun. Or tune on the YouTubes
THE LINE-UP with Susie Mosher
TOO MUCH FUN. ALWAYS. Another stellar lineup peppered with unhinged emceeing (in the best way) from the irrepressible Ms. Mosher.
Women of the Wings
Two of my pieces will be featured in this stellar lineup of musical theatre writers - one from BASTARD JONES (co-lyricist Marc Acito) and the other a World Premiere from A COLLECTIBLE SENSATION (co-lyricist Arianna Rose). GET TIX HERE
Songwriters Playground
Denmark my word! Doing a brief set in Benjamin Aggerbæk's Songwriters Playground. Tell your Danishes! https://www.kroteket.dk/