Ep.9 - Jenifer Lewis

Published: July 24, 2012, 3:48 a.m.

b'Marc Shaiman talks to long-time friend and collaborator, Jenifer Lewis, about their upcoming show together at 54 Below, their secret "language" developed over 30 years of friendship, and the story behind the new song "The 11 o\'clock Number".\\xa0 From Broadway\\u2019s Eubie to Hairspray, television\\u2019s Jackie\\u2019s Back to Strong Medicine, and film\\u2019s What\\u2019s Love Got to Do With It, Beaches, Cars and The Princess and the Frog, Jenifer Lewis, one of Bette Midler\\u2019s most infamous Harlettes, is a force of nature whose voice is as distinctive as her take no prisoners sense of humor.\\xa0 This new show, running for only 7 performances July 24-28th, marks the diva\'s return to the New York cabaret scene after a nearly twenty year absence. For more information and tickets, visit 54below.com'