Revue

Just a cabaret show full of original songs is hardly a musical (though i did have that discussion with my better half over the essentials of a musical: story?!?), however, when Naughty… but Nice! collects such originally sprightly tunes from all over for this presentation, attention must be paid. Not interested? “Come to the Table” is a come-to-Jesus gospel epic about overeating (and how the Bible teaches pooping). “Baileys for Breakfast” is a deliberate piano bar introspective about seasonal alcoholism. (Which beats out the ragtime sobby cry for help “Little Glass of Wine.” BLUE ALERT) “Santa’s My Daddy” starts as a childhood epiphany, then takes an uncomfortable turn. “Lait de Poule” retros the talky rocker plea of the ’50s, even though it’s about eggnog. (Watch out for the disturbing literal translation.) The 1980s big rock symphony revives with “Why Do I Live Where the Air Hurts My Face?” Awesome kvetching.