Paul Hope Cabarets Presents
The Best Is Yet To Come:
The Jazzy Broadway of Cy Coleman Part 1

Before his Broadway songwriting debut with the Lucille Ball vehicle, Wildcat, Cy Coleman had already scored pop hits like "Witchcraft," and "The Best Is Yet to Come." His jazz roots gave him the musical magic needed to dazzle theatre audiences with gems like "Hey, Look Me Over," "I've Got Your Number," "Real Live Girl," "Hey, Big Spender," and many more. Join us as we take a tour of Coleman's earliest classic shows like Little Me and Sweet Charity. You've got our number!

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $25 - $40

Advance Tickets at TicketLeap.com

Ezra Charles Jazz Trio

Ezra Charles presents a concert with his Jazz Trio featuring:
Earnest Potts on tenor sax,
Jake Helpinstill on percussion.

A conversational show where Ezra elaborates on the circumstances and sources of his song repertoire.

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $25 - $40

Advance Tickets at Event Brite

Paul Hope Cabarets Presents
Night-time in Bethlehem: The Supporting Cast
A Christmas Cabaret

Many holiday songs we know and love feature the peripheral folk in the Nativity story. "We Three Kings," "As Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night," and "Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine" are just three classic examples. Be our guest for an evening of holiday songs and legends that will inspire and amuse you.

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $25 - $40

Advance Tickets at TicketLeap.com

Paul Hope Cabarets Presents
The Sweetest Sounds: Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim Changing Broadway

As Richard Rodgers was winding down his Broadway career with lovely songs in No Strings and Two By Two, Stephen Sondheim was premiering his first full scores in A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To The Forum and the experimental Anyone Can Whistle. These giants of Broadway past and future would collaborate on the beautiful but underappreciated Do I Hear A Waltz? Old Broadway meets new in this exciting evening of romance, melody, and comedy.

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $25 - $40

Advance Tickets at TicketLeap.com

Paul Hope Cabarets Presents
The Men That Got Away: Rediscovering the Broadway of Harold Arlen and Harold Rome

One had five hit shows and the other left behind classic songs for singers to cherish time and again. Harold Rome delighted Broadway with his Wish You Were Here, Fanny, Destry Rides Again, and I Can Get It For You Wholesale – all hits but never revived. Harold Arlen wrote amazing scores to less-successful shows that left us A Sleepin' Bee, Don't Like Goodbyes, and film hits like The Man That Got Away. Don't miss our tribute to these wonderful Broadway giants who deserve to be remembered!

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $25 - $40

Advance Tickets at TicketLeap.com

Paul Hope Cabarets Presents
Wild, Cool and Swingin' An Ultra Lounge Cabaret

Pop singers in the 1950s and '60s who didn't sing rock and roll perfected the seductive song that promised to unite lovers, even for just one night. Have a Champagne cocktail or classic martini and groove to "The Look of Love," "Unforgettable," "Mona Lisa," "Unchained Melody," "All the Way," and more.

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $25 - $40

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Kelly Doyle Record Release Show

Will Story - bass
Jordan Almes -drums

Time: 8:00pm - Doors at 7:15pm

Tickets: $10 at the door

Bob Henschen Jazz Trio

Pianist Bob Henschen, bassist Aric Nitzberg, and drummer Tim Solook, are three of Houston's finest jazz musicians. Their 2013 CD Cravo e Canela was well-received, as was their reunion concert at Ovations back in February. Now the trio is set to perform one last time before Aric moves to Montana. It will be a night of great music and good times. Don't miss it!

Time: 7:00pm - Doors at 6:30pm

Tickets: $20 at the door

Paul Hope Cabarets Presents
Bachelor Pad Royale: An Ultra Lounge Cabaret

Order a James Bond Martini or a Rob Roy to cool off at our waaaay cool evening of retro seductive lounge songs. James Bond will be a presence with "From Russia With Love," "Diamonds Are Forever," and "You Only Live Twice." Add "Mona Lisa," "Never On Sunday," "Make It Easy On Yourself," and "Windmills of Your Mind," and you're sure to be stirred - not shaken!

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $25 - $40

Advance Tickets at TicketLeap.com

Lone Star Lyric presents
All That Jazz

Lone Star Lyric, Houston's premier boutique lyric theater and cabaret company, presents All That Jazz—an evening steeped in swing, standards, and a touch of wanderlust. It may not be April in Paris, but it feels like Memphis in June, with sweet oleander in the air and melodies that make it Easy to Remember those Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars. We'll take you on a musical journey East of the Sun, down Route 66, because frankly… we've Got a Lot of Livin' to Do.

Join us for a one-night-only return at Houston's own New York–style cabaret spot, Ovations Night Club in Rice Village. With our stellar jazz trio setting the groove, expect an intimate, stylish evening full of timeless tunes, smooth vibes, and just the right amount of sparkle.

On Stage
SARAH BRINDLEY,
STEPHONNE SMITH,
KELLI ESTES

DEHNER FRANKS-piano,
ALAN SIMMONS-bass,
BEN ATKINSON-drums
and always JIM ELLIOTT-lights

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $30.00 - $37.50 / Student/Industry $20.00

Advance Tickets at Lone Star Lyric

presents Re•son•ance

Explore the shared vibrations of musical traditions across time and cultures. Languish in the violin and guitar works of Paganini's breathtaking displays of virtuosity. Shout an Olé! to the raw intensity and sizzle of flamenco voice and guitar. The infectious drive of bluegrass mixes it up. And then (because we're not done) — some hot Jazz for a finger- snapping good time.

Everyone has a great time at Ovations; that's why we love to come back to this unique, iconic and very special venue. See you there!

Jeremy García - Guitar

Irma La Paloma - Cante

Evin Luka Sešik - Violin

Andrés Felix – Percussion, Guitar

Kelli Estes – Lone Star Lyric - Guest Appearance

Time: 7:30 pm - Doors Open 6:45 pm

Tickets:$30.00 - $45.00 / Seating on the steps, $10

Advanced ticket sales: GCGuitar.org/events

Mr. Chair Performs
A Charlie Brown Christmas!

Celebrate the season with a fresh and inventive take on Vince Guaraldi's beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas!

Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, the dynamic piano trio Mr. Chair brings their signature blend of jazz fusion and classical imagination to Houston for the first time. Their performance will feature a reimagined Charlie Brown Christmas alongside a vibrant set of original compositions.

Renowned for their bold artistry, Mr. Chair has captivated audiences nationwide with stunning reworkings of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, Stravinsky's Pu/cine/la, and Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. Following their acclaimed appearance at Chicago's historic Ravinia Festival, they now make their Houston debut at Ovations Night Club.

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $20 at the door

Tatiana Eva-Marie - Paris Je Taime!

Tatiana Eva-Marie is a transatlantic bandleader, singer, and actress, born in Switzerland to a musical family, based in Brooklyn. Her mother is a classical violinist of Romani heritage and her dad is a musician and film composer.

Tatiana lived in Paris from the age of 15 where she fell in love with the music and the city of Paris and earned her living singing on the streets of the city.

Her interests have led her to explore a wide range of musical styles, from 1930s pop to modern jazz. Tatiana Eva-Marie's singing is always inspired by her own French and Balkan heritage; a love for the Parisian art scene era spanning the 1920s to the 60s; a passion for Gypsy music; and a deep connection to the Great American Songbook.

Tatiana's passion for the swirl of music that has thoroughly permeated the city of Paris, and for the city itself, is the focus of Paris Je Taime!

vocals - Tatiana Eva-Marie
violin - Daniel Garlitsky
bass - Wallace Stelzer
accordion - Dallas Vietty

Time: 6:00pm - Doors at 5:30pm

Tickets: $35 available at SimpleTix.

Raphael Gadot Trio

Piano - Raphael Gadot
Bass - Vlad Morakhovsky
Drums - Osama Raad

Time: 8:00pm - Doors at 7:30pm

Tickets: $20 available at the door.

Emi Takada with Bob Henschen Trio

Jazz vocalist Emi Takada returns to Houston to perform a live show with Bob Henschen Trio

Born and raised in Japan, Emi began singing at age ten and in 2010, discovered jazz in New York. While living in Houston, she performed regularly with pianist Bob Henschen and other prominent musicians. In 2017, she moved back to Japan, but visits and performs frequently in NYC and Houston.

Piano: Bob Henschen
Bass:Aric Nitzberg
Drums: Tim Solook

Time: 8:00pm - Doors at 7:30pm

Tickets: $20 available at Ticketleap.com

The Joe Slezak B-3 Band

Come enjoy the Joe Slezak B-3 Band as they present the rhythmic sound and energy of the Hammond organ. Featuring vocalist Sheri Lavo, this quintet displays the style of music made famous by jazz greats such as Jimmy Smith, Brother Jack McDuff, Shirley Scott and Ernestine Anderson while presenting a few surprises along the way.

Vocals: Sheri Lavo
Tenor Sax: James Murphy
Organ: Jose Miguel Yamal
Guitar: Mike Owen
Drums: Joe Slezak

Time: 8:00pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $20 at the door

Ovations is currently accepting bookngs for Private Parties, Receptions and Recitals! Please call Kevin at 713-806-9228.
(No e-mail inquiries please. E-mails for booking information cannot be answered)

Do you have an Ovations Event that needs to be posted on the web site? Please send your event information or corrections to drew@ovationsnightclub.com
Event information should be sent AT LEAST 14 days before your event. (Booked events only. Drew does NOT book the club or have that info. Please call (713) 806-9228 for booking info.)