Catalina Jazz Club
Amber Martin premieres Catalina Jazz Club with her critically acclaimed, loud, luminous & loving tribute to Bette Midler’s early performances at The Continental Baths. This performance focuses on the early 70’s, when a 26 year-old, hungry, as-yet-unknown starlet, Bette Midler, got her chops as the resident firecracker chanteuse singing at the legendary gay bathhouse uptown NYC (now a parking lot under The Ansonia). She earned her “camp medals” in the hot & steamy bathhouse, singing to men in towels, still wet from the pool and other dark spaces. Her also as-yet-unknown house accompanist was none other than Barry Manilow. As per the fiery fashion of beloved Bette… copious amounts of big-hearted singing, salty stories and spirited dancing ensue! Prepare to get a little steamy as Bathhouse Bette pays tribute to the bawdy, sometimes naughty comedy, and beautiful music of Bette Midler in a celebration of the earliest bathhouse performances by the iconic singer, actor and comedian. Amber will be performing live accompanied by her very own “Barry” on piano.
Oscar’s Palm Springs
Amber Martin premieres herself & her legendary show, “Bathhouse Bette: A Tribute to Bette Midler at The Continental Baths”, live at Oscar’s Palm Springs.
This critically acclaimed, loud, luminous & loving tribute to Bette Midler’s early career performances at The Continental Baths focuses on the early 70’s, when a 26 year-old, hungry, as-yet-unknown starlet, Bette Midler, got her chops as the resident firecracker chanteuse singing at the legendary gay bathhouse uptown NYC (now a parking lot under The Ansonia). She earned her “camp” medals in the hot & steamy bathhouse, singing to men in towels, still wet from the pool and other dark spaces. Her also as-yet-unknown house accompanist was none other than Barry Manilow, with campy jokes written by Bruce Vilanch & her hairdresser, Mister Gerard.
As per the fiery fashion of our beloved Bette… copious amounts of big-hearted singing, salty stories and spirited dancing ensue! Prepare to get a little steamy as Bathhouse Bette pays tribute to the bawdy, sometimes naughty comedy, and beautiful, early music of Bette Midler in a celebration of bathhouse performances by the iconic singer, actor and comedian.
Amber will be performing live at Oscar’s on March 8th, accompanied by her very own “Barry” on piano.
Cavern Club
Amber Martin returns to the Cavern Club Theater with her critically acclaimed, loud, luminous & loving tribute to Bette Midler’s early performances at The Continental Baths. This performance focuses on the early 70’s, when a 26 year-old, hungry, as-yet-unknown starlet, Bette Midler, got her chops as the resident firecracker chanteuse singing at the legendary gay bathhouse uptown NYC (now a parking lot under The Ansonia). She earned her “camp medals” in the hot & steamy bathhouse, singing to men in towels, still wet from the pool and other dark spaces. Her also as-yet-unknown house accompanist was none other than Barry Manilow. As per the fiery fashion of beloved Bette… copious amounts of big-hearted singing, salty stories and spirited dancing ensue! Prepare to get a little steamy as Bathhouse Bette pays tribute to the bawdy, sometimes naughty comedy, and beautiful music of Bette Midler in a celebration of the earliest bathhouse performances by the iconic singer, actor and comedian. Amber will be performing live accompanied by her very own “Barry” on piano.
Joe’s Pub
International crooning cabaret star, Amber Martin returns to Joe's Pub with her world-travelled hit show, Bathhouse Bette.
Amber Martin's Bathhouse Bette promises a wild and uplifting celebration of the earliest bathhouse performances by iconic singer, actor and comedian, Bette Midler. In the early 70s, the unknown rising Broadway chorus singer got her first headlining gig singing weekend shows to men in towels at the legendary gay Continental Baths in NYC. The young Bette was accompanied by a then undiscovered Barry Manilow, who would produce her first 2 albums.Grab your favorite bath towel, robe, caftan or the like, and prepare to get a little steamy as Amber Martin pays hot tribute to the bawdy, sometimes naughty comedy, and beautiful music of Bette Midler in this budding period. Songs include: 'Friends', 'Do You Wanna Dance', 'Superstar', 'I Shall Be Released' and many others.Our audience is encouraged to come dressed in your most creative “bathhouse” looks! Go-go dancers included!