$20 - $30
7:30 PM - One Night Only!
Award-winning actor/singer/songwriter Blake McIver, currently starring as Wes in Uptown Players production of The View Upstairs this summer, will perform his latest Cabaret show, LOVE BLAKE on Monday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m..
"HEY, AREN'T YOU THAT KID FROM..." Yes, in fact it is Blake McIver, the 90's child co-star you loved to hate. From the villainous Waldo in "The Little Rascals" to the precocious 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' singing Derek on "Full House" to Fran's obnoxious tap dancing nephew on "The Nanny" as well as countless other recurring and episodic assaults, Blake either made or ruined your childhood. But what is the true story underneath that permanent pompadour? "LOVE, BLAKE: or Confessions of a Child Co-Star" takes you behind the scenes and beyond the characters that you know by sharing songs and stories of what was, what is, and what could've been. Blake will take you on a deep dive into his wacky life from Star Search winner to Actor, Songwriter, Singer, GoGo Boy, and everything in between.
Most recently known for his one-man show, BLAKE SINGS BARBRA: The Concert and for his four seasons on BRAVO’s hit commentary series, The People’s Couch, Blake McIver has been performing since the age of six when he won Star Search as Junior Vocalist Champion. He has been working as a professional singer, actor and entertainer ever since in film, television and theatre. His film work began with a breakout performance as “Waldo” in The Little Rascals. In television, he starred as a series regular for three seasons as “Derek” on Full House and went on to guest star on The Drew Carey Show, Clueless, Home Improvement, and The Nanny. Blake played “Edgar” in the US Premiere of the musical Ragtime and was the youngest person to ever be nominated for a Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award for his performance. Last summer, he made his Dallas debut starring as Adam/Felecia in Uptown Players smash-hit Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Other theatre highlights include Freddie in Chess, Fabrizio in The Light In The Piazza, Radames in AIDA and Link in Hairspray. Blake has also worked extensively in voiceover and animation including Tarzan, The Little Mermaid II, Anastasia, Recess, and as the beloved “Eugene” on Hey Arnold. Blake has also worked extensively as session vocalist, backup singer and featured soloist for recording artists such as Michael Jackson, David Foster, Natalie Cole, Phil Collins and Barry Manilow. He has also released a solo album entitled The Time Manipulator. More information available at www.blakemciverofficial.com
