Cabaret Artist Nancy Gaddy Presents 'What's Going On - Tunes for Turbulent Times'

Gaddy's latest show at the Academy Theatre tackles timely, heartfelt, and socially charged songs.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:00pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring bold, jagged geometric shapes in high-contrast red and black, conceptually representing the socially conscious themes of a cabaret performance.Gaddy's socially charged cabaret show aims to transform shared struggles into powerful moments of unity.Atlanta Today

Cabaret artist Nancy Gaddy is set to perform her latest show 'What's Going On - Tunes for Turbulent Times' at the Academy Theatre's Sunday Variety Series on April 19. The show features an eclectic mix of socially conscious songs by artists like David Byrne, Bob Dylan, and Laura Nyro, with Gaddy backed by a dynamic Atlanta-based band.

Why it matters

Gaddy is known for her comedic spark, but in this show she ventures into more serious territory, delving beyond her signature wit to embrace deeper themes around today's pressing social issues. The performance aims to transform shared struggles into powerful moments of unity and reflection for the audience.

The details

What's Going On - Tunes for Turbulent Times will feature Gaddy performing a mix of timely, heartfelt, and socially charged songs. She will be backed by a band that includes Andrew Fazackerley on keyboards, Steve Cunningham on guitar, Ramon Pooser on bass, and Mike Hinton on drums.

  • The show is set to take place on April 19, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The players

Nancy Gaddy

A cabaret artist known for her comedic spark who is venturing into more serious territory with her latest show.

Academy Theatre

The venue hosting Gaddy's performance as part of its Sunday Variety Series.

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The takeaway

Gaddy's latest show aims to tackle today's pressing social issues through an eclectic mix of socially conscious songs, moving beyond her signature comedic style to embrace deeper themes and create powerful moments of unity and reflection for the audience.