This week we had the pleasure of seeing Real Housewives of New York City turned cabaret queen Luann De Lesseps thrill with her Countess Cabaret show in Glasgow’s legendary Barrowlands Ballroom. Walking onstage in a glittered dress for her opening number of Shirley Bassey’s version of Pink’s ‘Get The Party Started’, it was clear we were in for the campest of nights, and the Countess certainly delivered.
Set to a backdrop of some of her most iconic moments and stories from the Real Housewives, Luann covered Soul II Soul’s ‘Back to Life’, before covering diva classic and crowd pleaser ‘Big Spender’. While the star wowed with her vocals and setlist, her ability behind the microphone as a raconteuse was even more impressive, with stories of her early life as a model in Milan and latterly partying with Mick Jagger in Mustique.
Accompanied by hilarious crowd interaction and rapport with her band, The Countess delighted the audience with numerous outfit changes and highlights included covers of ‘Man I Feel Like A Woman’ and David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’. Die-hard fans in the crowd were most excited for the star’s original songs, including ‘Feelin Jovani’, ‘Money Can’t Buy You Class’ and highlight of the night, ‘Chic C’est La Vie’.
Having started on Real Housewives of New York City back in 2008, Countess Luann has found a niche that showcases her talents as a show woman and provided her the staying power to outlast the fleeting fame of other reality stars. As a funny, endearing and at times self-deprecating front woman, Luann captivated the crowd with an energetic and at times beautifully-chaotic show, well worth seeing whether you’re a housewives fan or not.
Promising that no two shows are ever the same, ‘The Countess Cabaret Starring Luann De Lesseps’ UK & Ireland tour continues later this month, concluding in the Adelphi Theatre, London for a sold out show. Check out the full setlist from the Glasgow show below!
Tickets for remaining dates here.
Full setlist:
- Get The Party Started (Pink cover)
- Back To Life (Soul II Soul cover)
- Big Spender (Peggy Lee cover)
- One Way Or Another (Blondie cover)
- Chic C’est La Vie
- Addicted To Love (Robert Palmer cover)
- Man! I Feel Like A Woman! (Shania Twain cover)
- Lady Marmalade (The Eleventh Hour cover)
- Something To Talk About (Shirley Eikhard cover)
- Let’s Dance (David Bowie cover)
- Viva La Diva
- Interlude (Girl Code, Marry F Kill)
- Feelin Jovani
- Everybody Want To Rule The World (Tears For Fears cover)
- Cabaret (Liza Minnelli cover)
- Money Can’t Buy You Class