Daisy Eagan and Jordan Kai Burnett Reunite for SUNDAY BRUNCH OF SHAME

Tony Award winner Daisy Eagan and performer Jordan Kai Burnett are set to reunite on stage this month with the return of their irreverent musical comedy show SUNDAY BRINCH OF SHAME, which will play a special performance at New York City’s Laurie Beechman Theatre. The event marks the first time the show has been presented in eight years, bringing the cult favourite back to audiences eager for its mix of comedy, music and chaotic storytelling. The one-off performance will take place on 15 March at 1pm, with doors opening an hour earlier at noon. The show promises an afternoon of humour, musical numbers and playful audience interaction, all framed around the idea of recovering from the questionable decisions of the previous night.

Originally created by Eagan, Burnett and writer Clare Smith Marash, SUNDAY BRUNCH OF SHAME blends cabaret performance, sketch comedy and musical theatre elements into a loose, free-wheeling stage event. The show is accompanied by music director Bryan Blaskie, who provides live musical support throughout the performance. The concept behind the show is deliberately tongue-in-cheek. Positioned as a comedic “guide” to navigating life’s embarrassing moments and poor decisions, the performance invites audiences to laugh at the chaos of modern life. With the performers presenting themselves as survivors of a particularly messy Saturday night, the event becomes a playful and unpredictable mix of storytelling, songs and improvised humour.

The show’s format is intentionally informal and interactive. Audiences are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the event, and those who arrive wearing the same clothes from the night before may even be rewarded with prizes at the door.
Although the production leans heavily into comedy, it also draws on the considerable theatrical experience of its performers. Daisy Eagan, who first came to prominence as a child actor, remains the youngest female performer ever to win a Tony Award. She received the honour in 1991 for her performance as Mary Lennox in the Broadway musical The Secret Garden.

Since then, Eagan has maintained a diverse career across theatre, television and writing. Their stage work has included appearances in Broadway productions such as LÉS MISÉRABLES and James Joyce’s THE DEAD, as well as roles in the national tour of THE HUMANS. They have also appeared in a number of contemporary theatre premieres, including BE AGGRESSIVE at La Jolla Playhouse and Christopher Shinn’s ON THE MOUNTAIN at South Coast Repertory. Outside the theatre, Eagan has also built a career as a writer and podcaster. On television, they have appeared in the final season of HBO’s Girls and portrayed one of the first non-binary characters on a major network series in the drama GOOD TROUBLE.

Jordan Kai Burnett, Eagan’s collaborator on SUNDAY BRUNCH OF SHAME, has similarly built a multifaceted career spanning theatre, television and live entertainment. Burnett most recently appeared Off-Broadway as Heather Mooney in the musical adaptation of ROMY AND MICHELE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION. Burnett has also portrayed comedy legend Gilda Radner in GENE & GILDA, a stage production that has been performed at venues including 59E59 Theaters and George Street Playhouse. Their theatrical résumé also includes playing the title role in the musical adaptation of SCISSORHANDS, which has been staged in both Hollywood and London at Southwark Playhouse.

In addition to theatre work, Burnett has been involved in a number of high-profile entertainment projects. They previously served as the emcee for MAGIC MIKE LIVE, the stage production created by Channing Tatum that has played in Las Vegas venues including the Hard Rock Hotel and Sahara Hotel & Casino. Burnett also appeared in the HBO Max series FINDING MIKE.

The return of SUNDAY BRUNCH OF SHAME also highlights the enduring appeal of cabaret-style performances in New York’s theatre scene. Venues such as the Laurie Beechman Theatre have long provided a platform for performers to present intimate shows that blend comedy, music and storytelling in a relaxed setting. These performances often allow artists to experiment with material that sits somewhere between stand-up comedy, concert and theatrical performance.

The show originally developed a following through performances in venues such as Rockwell Table & Stage in Los Angeles before later appearing in New York. Over time, it has gained a reputation as a cult cabaret experience known for its irreverent humour and spontaneous atmosphere.

For this latest appearance, Eagan and Burnett will once again bring their chaotic comedic energy to the stage, sharing stories, songs and the occasional questionable life lesson with audiences. The performance is designed as a light-hearted escape, particularly suited to those seeking a humorous way to close out their weekend.

With its blend of cabaret, comedy and theatrical storytelling, SUNDAY BRUNCH OF SHAME offers a playful reminder that theatre does not always need elaborate sets or large casts to create a memorable experience. Sometimes, all that is required is a stage, a piano, and two performers willing to share the hilarity of life’s most embarrassing moments.

For audiences attending the performance at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, the result promises to be an afternoon of laughter, music and the kind of theatrical mischief that thrives in New York’s vibrant cabaret scene.