🎶 Kiki Ebsen Brings My Buddy: The Other Side of Oz to Campus JAX – June 12 A Heartfelt Jazz Cabaret Tribute to Buddy Ebsen Comes to Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA — Acclaimed vocalist, pianist, and storyteller Kiki Ebsen brings her touching and unforgettable jazz cabaret, My Buddy: The Other Side of Oz, to Campus JAX on Wednesday, June 12 at 7:00 PM.
Hailed by Cabaret Scenes as “witty storytelling, celebrity insider nostalgia, and exquisite musical arrangements,” this multimedia production honors Kiki’s father, beloved Hollywood legend Buddy Ebsen, best known for his iconic roles in The Beverly Hillbillies, The Wizard of Oz, and Barnaby Jones.
More than a tribute, My Buddy is a deeply personal journey of healing and reconnection between father and daughter. Through heartfelt stories, rare home video, and timeless songs from the Great American Songbook, Kiki offers an intimate portrait of a man whose remarkable career spanned seven decades—from vaudeville to television stardom. Each song in the show is drawn from her critically acclaimed album Scarecrow Sessions, with every track chosen to reflect a chapter of Buddy’s life.
Joined by a band of top-tier jazz musicians, Kiki brings emotional depth, humor, and musical brilliance to the stage. Audiences will experience never-before-seen family photos, nostalgic video clips, and soulful performances that celebrate legacy, connection, and the power of music.
Watch trailer: https://youtu.be/mghPVss5NAM?si=LF2TsNl2Pm1mAlkk
$22.00-38.50