Tod Macofsky
Tod Macofsky
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Saturday, August 8, 2026 7:30pm
1963
Gertie's Salon & Bar
Palm Springs, CA
1963 was an incredible year for music… from surf music by the Beach Boys, Jan & Dean and the Surfaris to folk songs by Peter, Paul & Mary, Bob Dylan and Trini Lopez to girl groups like the Crystals, the Chiffons and the Ronettes. In his one-man show 1963, local award-winning singer Tod Macofsky pays tribute to the year of his birth, the unforgettable songs that shaped his youth and the events that changed the world.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 7pm
1963
Athenaeum Music & Arts
La Jolla, CA
1963 was an incredible year for music… from surf music by the Beach Boys, Jan & Dean and the Surfaris to folk songs by Peter, Paul & Mary, Bob Dylan and Trini Lopez to girl groups like the Crystals, the Chiffons and the Ronettes. In his one-man show 1963, local award-winning singer Tod Macofsky pays tribute to the year of his birth, the unforgettable songs that shaped his youth and the events that changed the world.
Friday, September 4, 2026 7pm
1963
Cascade Lounge
Agua Caliente Casino
Palm Springs, CA
Step into an unforgettable evening of timeless jazz, swing, and the Great American Songbook as two of the desert's finest vocalists share the stage for one extraordinary night.
Award-winning entertainer Tod Macofsky joins acclaimed jazz vocalist Kari Kirkland, backed by a live jazz band, for Singin' & Swingin'—a sophisticated evening celebrating the golden age of jazz, swing, and classic vocal standards. Together, they'll breathe new life into beloved songs with rich harmonies, effortless chemistry, and the kind of live musicianship that only a world-class jazz ensemble can deliver.
Friday, October 2, 2026 7pm
Time Capsule: 1966
Cascade Lounge
Agua Caliente Casino
Palm Springs, CA
Step into 1966—a landmark year when popular music grew bolder, louder, and more adventurous. Rock and roll matured, soul music reached new heights, and artists began pushing creative boundaries with richer songwriting, innovative studio recordings, and unforgettable live performances. It was a year that bridged the innocence of early rock with the revolutionary sounds that would soon define an era.
Award-winning vocalist Tod Macofsky, joined by Palm Springs favorites The Gand Band, guides audiences through one of music history's most exciting years with powerhouse vocals, dynamic arrangements, engaging storytelling, and plenty of opportunities to sing along. From chart-topping pop and British rock to Motown classics, soulful ballads, and timeless folk favorites, the music of 1966 captures a moment when every song seemed destined to become a classic.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 7pm
Rouge
PS Underground
Palm Springs, CA
Step beyond the velvet ropes and into ROUGE. ROUGE is a hidden speakeasy where the mood is smoky, seductive, and just a little dangerous. Inspired by the underground nightlife of the 1920s, this immersive PS UNDERGROUND experience blends shadowy cabaret, live music, forbidden revelry, and culinary intrigue into one unforgettable night.
"Cabaret performances should leave an audience having learned something and they should be moved emotionally. Macofsky played to an overflowing SRO attended house, and gave 100%. Cheers throughout and a roar filled standing-ovation gave the star something to be extremely proud of. He blew the applause meter apart just from his first entrance. The exquisite and exceptionally executed storytelling, song revue of popular hits from the year 1963 did not disappoint. With a combo of piano, bass, drums, and electric guitar they accompanied toe tapping and chair bopping tunes that made you feel so damn good. Discoveries, inventions, trends, and pop culture fads were properly researched for his patter. Various artists of the day were remembered and highlighted. There was even a more personal look into the private family life of Tod Macofsky. This wonderful time travel added levels of storytelling perfection to the proceedings. Macofsky is skilled at taking stage and owning every moment, every lyric, with pure honest truth... even when he is confronted with a zany novelty number. The epitome of versatility. This sincerely funny and adept moving cabaret act has legs. I know 1963 will be seen in many more venues because of its feel-good music, and heartfelt, thought provoking, storytelling thread."
Gilmore Rizzo
Macofsky as Applegate leads the laughter in this production. He is devilishly charming in the role. He masterfully plays Applegate’s over-the-top eccentricity. His one solo number “Those Were the Good Old Days” brings down the house.
Jason Mannino (Stage and Cinema)
Macofsky as Applegate deliciously chews the scenery with every fiber of his being for a non-stop exceptional performance. Dripping with charisma he manipulated and maneuvered his way through every scene. Immaculately dressed he was a slick salesman with the wildly exaggerated cartoon attributes of Bugs Bunny, the petty childish qualities of Jack McFarland (Will & Grace), and the quick temper of Donald Duck. His comedic ability is superb and guarantees the immediate ownership of this devilish role as his very own. Many funny people have played this role Ray Walston – who originated it on Broadway, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jerry Lewis, however, Macofsky gave a new kind of smooth talkin’ unctuous that blew the rest of those hacks out of the water. He also stopped the show with his sensational rendition of “Those Were The Good Old Days”