Boston, September 7, 2025
News Summary
Cassie Swartz, the Boston-born vocalist, will present a one-night-only concert at Club Café this September. The event will feature Broadway classics and heartfelt ballads, celebrating themes of connection and authenticity. Accompanied by pianist John Leslie, this 75-minute performance is designed for dreamers and emphasizes courage and resilience in storytelling through music. This concert forms part of Swartz’s efforts to expand her concert offerings in both Boston and New York.
Boston — Cassie Swartz, a Boston-born vocalist, will present a one-night-only concert at Club Café on Sunday, September 21 at 1:30 PM. The performance is scheduled to run for 75 minutes and will feature a selection of Broadway classics, heartfelt ballads, and uplifting repertoire organized around a theme that celebrates connection and authenticity.
Key event details
The concert will be led by Cassie Swartz with collaborative accompaniment from pianist John Leslie. The program has been described by the artist as a musical expression aimed at dreamers that emphasizes courage and resilience. The show was previously presented in New York and is now staged in the heart of Boston’s Theater District at Club Café.
What attendees can expect
The setlist is planned to include a mix of theatrical standards and emotionally driven songs intended to highlight storytelling and vocal interpretation. The total running time of 75 minutes indicates a concise, single-set performance. The venue’s central location in the Theater District situates the concert within Boston’s established performing-arts corridor.
Supporting context and production notes
The Boston presentation forms part of Cassie Swartz’s expanding concert work in both New York City and Boston. The program follows an earlier debut of this same show in New York and fits into a broader effort by the artist to build concert offerings in multiple cities.
Swartz’s career combines roles as a vocal coach, actress, concert artist, and producer. Her recorded material has previously drawn industry attention; in particular, a recording titled “Music of the Night” received notice from producers associated with a national televised talent program. In live performance, Swartz made an early concert appearance at Birdland Jazz Club, where she shared a billing with a Broadway performer known for work in Phantom of the Opera.
As a producer, she has organized benefit performances, including a sold-out concert for veterans at a well-known midtown New York cabaret venue that featured a Broadway performer from Phantom of the Opera. Her stage credits include regional productions of classic musicals such as Annie, Les Misérables, Sister Act, Beauty and the Beast, Shrek, and The Little Mermaid, reflecting experience across family, dramatic, and commercial musical theatre.
Practical information
The concert’s 1:30 PM start time positions it as an early afternoon cultural offering. The single 75-minute duration suggests a focused program without intermission. Club Café’s location within the Theater District places the event among other performing-arts amenities and transit options common to that area of central Boston.
Artist trajectory
Cassie Swartz continues to develop both performance and production projects. Her background as a vocal coach and stage performer informs the concert programming, while her production work indicates an ongoing interest in creating curated live events and benefit performances. The Boston engagement illustrates a return to her hometown marketplace for staged concert work.
Venue note
Club Café is a performance venue located in Boston’s Theater District and serves as the site for this one-night concert. The event is presented as a single performance featuring piano accompaniment and a program emphasizing vocal storytelling and thematic cohesion.
FAQ
When and where is the concert?
The concert takes place on Sunday, September 21 at 1:30 PM at Club Café in Boston’s Theater District.
How long is the performance?
The scheduled performance length is 75 minutes and is presented as a single set.
What will be performed?
The program includes Broadway classics, heartfelt ballads, and uplifting selections arranged around themes of connection and authenticity.
Who will accompany Cassie Swartz?
Pianist John Leslie will join Cassie Swartz for this performance.
Is this a new show?
The Boston presentation follows a prior debut of the same show in New York and reflects a concert program being developed for both New York City and Boston audiences.
What are Cassie Swartz’s credentials?
Cassie Swartz is a Boston native who works as a vocal coach, actress, concert artist, and producer. Her credits include regional musical-theatre roles and produced benefit concerts, as well as recorded work that received industry attention.
Quick reference
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Artist | Cassie Swartz |
| Event | One-night-only concert |
| Date | Sunday, September 21 |
| Time | 1:30 PM |
| Duration | 75 minutes |
| Venue | Club Café (Boston Theater District) |
| Accompanist | John Leslie, pianist |
| Program highlights | Broadway classics, ballads, uplifting selections; themes of connection and authenticity |
| Artist background | Vocal coach, actress, concert artist, producer; regional musical-theatre credits and prior New York performances |
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