Molly Pope, a Gay Man, and a Piano

Pope's viscerally thrilling alto is a rich gusher of sound that emerges like a full-on blast from the past, but her cabaret shows are hilariously full of present tension. In this new series of sets at the Duplex, she sets her sights on joy by applying her Ed Sullivan Show neoretro vocals to standards and contemporary pops. Joining her at the piano are rotating music directors: Drew Wutke (January 23, March 26, May 28), Matt Aument (February 27) and Brian Nash (April 23).