Catching up with the Countess: Fabulous in every single way

Countess Luann De Lesseps. Photo by Mike Ruiz.

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Real Housewives star, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, is starring in her cabaret, “The Countess Cabaret,” coming to Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale on April 4, 2025.

De Lesseps, the outrageous reality TV star rose to prominence on the Real Housewives of New York (affectionately known as RHONY). The singer, model, actor, and author will sing some of her favorite songs, including her own songs, “Money Can’t Buy You Class,” and “Chic C’est la Vie.” She’ll also share anecdotes about her life, including her life in Italy as an actor and model, her marriage to Count Alexandre de Lesseps, and her scandalous life in the spotlight on reality television. She said, “Not bad for a nurse from Connecticut.”

The song list may include “Lady Marmalade,” “Big Spender,” and/or “Get Happy.” de Lesseps said, “I like to mix it up. I change the set list all the time, but I’ll be doing some of my greatest hits—classical songs that everyone can sing along to. I like to sing songs by Bonnie Raitt, David Bowie, and Tears for Fears.

The Countess will be accompanied by her music director Brian Nash and band members Jason DiMatteo and Daniel Glass. She said, “My boys are coming! I need everyone to know that they are super talented.”

De Lesseps promises an enjoyable evening. She said, “People think they know the show (RHONY), but they’re in for a real surprise.” There will be Real Housewives Trivia where audience members can test their knowledge of the long-running reality television show.

Countess Luann De Lesseps. Photo by Mike Ruiz.

The countess is a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. De Lesseps said, “I want everyone to free their inner diva. Like my song says, ‘Find your dreams within yourself and live with dignity.’ I love my LGBTQ+ fans.”

In addition to the upcoming cabaret, de Lesseps has some promising new content coming out shortly. She will star in a new reality dating series “Bravo’s Love Hotel,” which brings together some of The Real Housewives franchise fan favorites, including Shannon Storms Beador (“The Real Housewives of Orange County”), Gizelle Bryant (“The Real Housewives of Potomac”), and Ashley Darby (“The Real Housewives of Potomac”). The ladies will head to the Grand Velas Boutique Hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico where they will mix and mingle with a group of eligible bachelors, each vying for the chance to win their hearts and put the “wives” back in “Housewives.” The show will be hosted by gay comedian, actor, and writer, Joel Kim Booster (“Fire Island”).

De Lesseps will also appear as Noelle Victoria, the vivacious wife of Toronto’s mayor, on the Monday, April 7th episode of the Canadian-produced television series, “Murdoch Mysteries.”
In her review of “The Countess Cabaret” in Broadway World, Sharon Ellman said of the 54 Below Supper Club show, “Everyone there seemed to be singing along with her and dancing in the aisles. The whole evening was one big party as much as a performance!”

Andy of the YouTube Channel show, “Aunt &Andrew’s Bravo Recaps” said, “She is the most glamorous, classy, messy person I’ve ever seen in my life. She’s like a debutant in the middle of a hurricane.”

Come out sing, dance, and answer trivia questions as the countess said, “It’s gonna be Givenchy.”

The Countess Cabaret is one-night-only on Friday, April 4 at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, 285 Northgate Drive, Warrendale, PA.


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Michael Buzzelli is a stand-up comedian and sit-down author. As a comedian, he has performed all around the country, most notably, the Ice House, the Comedy Store and the Improv in Los Angeles. As a writer, Michael Buzzelli has been published in a variety of websites, magazines and newspapers. He is a theater and arts critic for 'Burgh Vivant,’ Pittsburgh's online cultural talk magazine. He is also a Moth Grand Slam storyteller and actor. His books, "Below Average Genius," a collection of essays culled from his weekly humor column in the Observer-Reporter, and his romantic comedy,  “All I Want for Christmas," are on sale at Amazon.com. He is working on a LGBTQ romantic comedy called, “Why I Hate My Friends.” You can follow him on Facebook and Twitter. (He / Him / His)