Valentine's Cabaret Sets The Mood at Sands Point Preserve

Celebrate romance at Castle Gould’s Great Hall at Sands Point Preserve on Saturday, Feb. 14. The evening features signature cocktails, candlelight dining, and a fantastic show from what the San Francisco Chronicle deems “Broadway’s golden couple,” real-life husband-and-wife duo Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley.

The program is held on the original Guggenheim Estate, where membership helps protect the site’s historic buildings and grounds.

Mazzie and Danieley starred together on Broadway in the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Next to Normal,” the duets concert “Opposite You,” and the sizzling “He Said/She Said,” spotlighting the Great American Songbook.
Now they’re bringing an evening of love songs and Broadway standards to Castle Gould for a special Valentine’s Cabaret.

Most recently Mazzie co-starred in the Off-Broadway production of “Carrie.” She received Tony and Drama Desk nominations and an Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance as Lilli/Katharine in the hit revival of “Kiss Me, Kate,” and later received an Olivier Award nomination in her debut of the show in London’s West End. Other Broadway credits include “Enron” (Drama League nomination), “Monty Python’s Spamalot” (also West End), “Ragtime” (Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics nominations), “Passion” (Tony nomination), “Man of La Mancha,” “Into The Woods,” “Big River,” “Out of This World” and “Kismet” (City Center’s Encores!) Off-Broadway appearances include “The Vagina Monologues,” “The Trojan Women: A Love Story,” and “The World Goes Round” (also National Tour).

Danieley originated the role of Aaron Fox in “Curtains” (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), originated the role of Malcolm in “The Full Monty” (also London’s West End) and made his Broadway debut in “Candide” (Theatre World Award and Drama Desk Nomination). He’s had leading roles in “A Tree Grows In Brooklyn” and “Strike Up The Band “(Encores!). Off-Broadway performances include “The Trojan Women: A Love Story” and world premieres of “Dream True” by Ricky Ian Gordon and “Floyd Collins” by Adam Guettel.

Mazzie has performed in many of the nation’s major symphony halls, cabaret and concert venues. Danieley has appeared with such noted ensembles as the New York, Boston and Philly Pops, L.A. and New York Philharmonics, St. Louis, Grant Park, Ravinia Festival, Utah, Minnesota and Buffalo Symphonies, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, American Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Pops Orchestra.

The cabaret is a night to enjoy dining with friends or a romantic meal with someone special – an idyllic alternative to the crowded restaurant scene on Valentine’s Day. This all-inclusive evening offers an open bar, serving up favorite cocktails and featured wines. At the seated dinner, there’s a choice of beef and poultry, catered by Philip Stone, followed by sumptuous dessert complete with coffee and an assortment of fruit and pastries.

Tickets for the Valentine’s Cabaret are $120 and may be purchased at www.TheSandsPointPreserve.com, by phone at (516) 571-7901, and at the Gate House, which is open daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 127 Middle Neck Road in Sands Point. The Preserve’s 2015 Annual Pass is now available, with benefits – including free admission to the park and to fitness and family programs, as well as special discounts to cultural arts events – beginning immediately.

Friends of the Sands Point Preserve is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to protect and preserve the 216-acre waterfront grounds and historic mansions and to provide a range of cultural arts events and educational programs for families and schools in the Phil Dejana Learning Center and Outdoor Classroom.