Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
On March 31, 2026, Cabaret singer and comedian Amy Armstrong returns to Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts as part of its 17th season. Known for blending powerful vocals with irreverent humor, Armstrong promises a night of music, laughter and connection.
1. You’re returning to Sunshine Cathedral as part of its 17th season. What does it mean to you to be part of that series?
“I have to tell you, every time I go to Sunshine Cathedral, I have the best feeling when I walk into this cathedral. I think it has incredibly good vibes, good people … The acoustics are unbelievable. I have to tell you that.
“For them to ask me back so many times in a row is a blessing to me and it just makes me so happy. As soon as they’re like, ‘Do you want to come back?’ I’m like, ‘Yes.’ There’s not even a, ‘Let me get back to you.’ I’m like, ‘Absolutely.’”
2. How would you describe the show for someone who hasn’t seen you perform yet?
“I think that some of the songs you’re going to know, some of them you won’t, but I think you’re going to be very interested. And I think the time will go by quickly. That’s what everybody says.
“My whole thing is to make you laugh … I talk about my crazy life in Mexico and how I’m not fluent in Spanish, and that brings along a lot of problems.
“It is generational comedy … I do a lot of fun comedy about that and about getting older. A lot of my stuff is improv comedy.”
3. What kind of music can audiences expect to hear this time around?
“I do old school stuff as far as singing. And then like I said, I love ’80s because I’m an ’80s generation baby. That’s why I decided on Billy Joel as well with the old school stuff.
“I do Motown, ’70s, ’80s, standards. I think no matter what age, you’re going to find something that you like.”
4. For those unfamiliar with cabaret, how would you explain your style?
“If you expect some old lady in a sequined gown with a flower behind her ear, that’s not me. I like to tell jokes. Sometimes they’re a little bawdy. I like to sing songs that remind me of good times.
“I’m not just a singer, I’m not just a comedian, I’m both. So I think that makes you an entertainer. And to me, that’s the best thing you could be.
“I want you to say to me, you made me forget my troubles and I had a blast and I laughed and I cried.”
5. What do you ultimately hope audiences take away from the night?
“You’re going to laugh, you’re going to cry, you’re going to sing along, you’re going to have a good time. I just want to make people happy.
“I want you to forget your troubles for an hour and a half and just have a good time with me.”
