Seth Sikes Explained
Seth Sikes (born January 30, 1984) is an American cabaret singer based in New York City.[1] [2]
Early life
Born in Paris, Texas, the son of educators Bill and Candi Sikes, much of his youth was spent acting, playing trumpet and dreaming of Broadway.[3]
New York and 54 Below
After graduating from North Lamar High School, Sikes moved to New York City and attended Circle in the Square Theater School. He was later employed on Broadway as Assistant Director for The Nance, by Douglas Carter Beane, starring Nathan Lane, at the Lyceum Theatre (Broadway), and Associate Director for The Band's Visit (musical), by David Yazbek and Itamar Moses, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.[4] [5]
Appearing before "a sold-out house," according to a piece by Rex Reed, Sikes made his cabaret debut at 54 Below.[6] Specializing in show tunes, Sikes performs songs associated with Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bernadette Peters and Barbra Streisand.[7] [8] [9]
Notes and References
- News: Sloan . Brian . Seth Sikes Channels Judy Garland in Cabaret Act . December 23, 2022 . The New York Times . June 1, 2016.
- News: Pennington . Juliet . Seth Sikes On Beach Massages, Judy And Liza, And His Upcoming Show At Club Café . January 12, 2023 . The Boston Globe . January 6, 2022.
- News: Boswell . Sally . PCT to host Seth Sikes in "From Paris To Manhattan" . January 12, 2023 . The Paris News . November 20, 2022.
- Web site: The Nance . playbill.com . PLAYBILL INC. . February 4, 2023.
- Web site: The Band’s Visit . playbill.com . PLAYBILL INC. . February 4, 2023.
- Web site: Reed . Rex . June 16, 2015 . On the Town with Rex Reed . Observer . Observer . December 23, 2022.
- Web site: Peterson . Tyler . June 9, 2016 . Photo Flash: Seth Sikes brings Liza Minnelli Tribute Back to Feinstein’s/54 Below . BroadwayWorld.com . BroadwayWorld.com . December 23, 2022.
- Web site: Gottfried . Steve . This Broadway Baby Is Having A Moment . Metro Source . Bent Share Entertainment, LLC . January 12, 2023.
- Web site: Stephi Wild . May . Seth Sikes & Friends Celebrate Judy Garland’s 100th Birthday Next Month . www.broadwayworld.com . Broadway World . February 24, 2023.