Steve’s Live Show!
photo by Rusty Frank
Now that Bathtubs Over Broadway has whetted the world’s appetite, Steve is taking audiences on the deep dive. Steve screens extended versions of several astonishing industrial musical films glimpsed in the documentary, including Purina Dog Chow’s 1967 Triple Treasure Spectacular, GE Silicones’ 1973 “Love is the Answer,” and — yes — the legendary 1969 American-Standard plumbing fixture musical, “The Bathrooms Are Coming”! Plus other bizarre examples not seen in the documentary, from Kellogg’s, Hamm’s beer, and more. You won’t find these films on YouTube — Steve’s show is the only place to see them. His tour of the mind-blowing hidden world of corporate show biz is more than just vintage film; it’s an evening of behind-the-scenes stories, wild album covers, affectionately snarky commentary, and even live music! An experience not to be missed by anyone interested in music, comedy, theater, American history, and/or songs about selling bathtubs and dog food!
Industrial musicals merch available at the show!
Previous 2025 shows:
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — KAN-KAN CINEMA — MARCH 6TH
PALM SPRINGS, CA — MODERNISM WEEK — FEB. 15TH/16TH
If you’ve got suggestions for venues that would be a great match for Steve’s show, email him at steve@steveyoungworld.com.
2024 shows:
New York City — City Winery — Sept. 7
Woods Hole, MA — March 30
Chicago, IL –The Lincoln Lodge — March 2
Lincoln Lodge
Palm Desert, CA — McCallum Theatre — Feb. 8
This was an extra-special one! Live music, a cast of six singer/dancers plus Steve, choreography, film clips… a big time extravaganza!
2023 SHOWS:
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — THE COOPERAGE — AUG. 31
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — THE LINCOLN LODGE — SEPT. 8
SOLD OUT — SECOND SHOW ADDED SEPT. 9
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — THE NITEHAWK CINEMA — SEPT. 19
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — BOTTLEROCKET SOCIAL CLUB — NOV. 8
CLEVELAND, OHIO — CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART CINEMATHEQUE — NOV. 9
HOUSTON, TEXAS — HOUSTON CINEMA ARTS FESTIVAL — NOV. 14
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — PhilaMOCA — NOV. 16
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — THE GRAIL THEATRE — NOV. 26
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — DYNASTY TYPEWRITER — DEC. 3
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — 4 STAR THEATER — DEC. 5
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT — PLAYHOUSE ON PARK — DEC. 10 and 11
Past show locations have included New York City, Cambridge MA, Portland ME, Long Island NY, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Madison WI, Chicago, Champaign IL, Vancouver, Bellingham WA, Portland OR, Seattle, Austin, Dallas, and Tucson!
