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In 2005, John Abernathy was featured in the 16th Annual New York Cabaret Convention at Lincoln Center in a tribute to Broadway composer Jerry Herman sharing the stage with legendary performers Lee Roy Reams, Michael Feinstein, Marilyn Maye, and Mr. Herman himself. That same year, he also received a nomination for Best Male Cabaret Performer from the Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) for his show A Cock-Eyed Optimist in Boston. John has appeared as an actor in many theatres across the country and toured internationally as pianist and soloist with the musical group Up With People including a performance with the National Symphony Orchestra. His CD’s Look Straight Ahead and Live Out Loud! are both available here.

“He has an instantly likeable sound, refreshing and invigorating.”

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-- Rob Lester, Talkin Broadway.com

"His thousand-watt smile lit up the Club Cafe's Napoleon Room like a lighthouse on the shore, and the audience was happily gathered within his harbor.”

-- John Amodeo, Cabaret Scenes Magazine