From Freedom To Zodiac: The Story Of The Zodiac Show

Zodiac Show

The Zodiac Show is a multi-genre, music driven, concert-style theatrical event that has featured such legendary entertainers as Macy Gray, Adam Lambert and Carmit Bachar (formerly of The Pussycat Dolls).

It unifies artists and performance from mainstream to avant-garde and everything in between. The Zodiac serves as a platform for diversity, and music is the universal language that resonates and parallels the journey of our lives. From new talent to celebrities, everyone is a star on this stage we call life, where freedom of expression is a must!

The Zodiac band, combined with its eclectic group of singers. dancers, and specialty acts, are sure to entertain and inspire. With 12 astrological themes driving each unique experience, no two Zodiac Shows are the same. The Zodiac Show is the next step in the evolution of entertainment.

It all started in 2001 as an underground after-hours event in a Hollywood photo studio. It was dubbed “The Freedom Party.”

Lee Cherry, an LA based photographer along with Bachar and some of their friends, threw a legendary all night event that attracted celebrities such as Christina Aguilera, Usher, Janet Jackson, Brittney Murphy, Michael C. Hall as well as the hottest underground superstars. choreographers. dancers, musicians, and performing artists of all stripes. But no matter what they were into or their level of success, they danced the night away, sharing a common bond Freedom.

Adam Lambert 'The Freedom Party' was a place where rockers, rappers. dancers, drag queens, celebs, fire eating supermodels, and spoken word poets found a harmonious creative outlet. It became clear that the organic jams needed a real setting and stage. Thus. The Zodiac Show was born.

A modern day Moulin Rouge that has found its way to some of LA's hottest venues such as The Key Club on the Sunset Strip and the legendary Avalon Hollywood. No publicists, no billboards, just word of mouth. Grammy winning and nominated artists Macy Gray and Vikter Duplaix performed, as well as underground celebs Dita Von Teese and Masuimi Max. Combined with today’s hottest choreographers, dancers and musicians for artists such as Madonna. Jennifer Lopez. Janet Jackson. Britney Spears. and Robin Thicke, it was a magical spectacle' The Zodiac Show has truly been an organic process with the purest intentions, and continues to evolve while re-inspiring all to remember why we do what we do on stage. If you get it. you get it. If not...there's lots of sexy and talented entertainers putting on a fabulous variety show!

Cherry and Bachar have taken the 2008 show and created a detailed documentary, called The Zodiac Show: Metamorphosis, that they hope will surface at film festivals. See how a simple documentation turned into documentary which is now being considered for Sundance.

Carmit also discussed what it was like when she was a Pussycat Doll, what her upcoming solo album will be like, and her extensive charity work. So sit down, relax, turn up the volume and enjoy.

Tell me about The Zodiac Show.

Lee Cherry

Carmit Bachar:

Why the name change?

Lee Cherry

How did this actually become the idea for a documentary?

Lee Cherry

Carmit:

Which film festivals will the documentary be at?

Carmit:

What sets the Zodiac Shows apart from other shows?

Lee Cherry

It has been written that it started as an after party, who started the after party?

Lee Cherry

How did you find the other performers, was it from word of mouth?

Lee Cherry

How many different shows have you done?

Lee Cherry

Do you change it every year?

Lee Cherry

Are you working on a new piece now?

Lee Cherry

What is the future for the Zodiac Show?

Carmit:

When will there be another show?

Carmit:

Is it correct in saying that the show is something like Cirque du Soleil?

Lee Cherry

We report a lot on Adam Lambert, so I wanted to ask about him. How did you get him involved, was he an original member?

Lee Cherry

That’s an original Adam Lambert song. Was it written for the show?

Lee Cherry

What was your reaction when he said he was going to be on American Idol?

Carmit:

With Adam being on American Idol, How did that affect your show?

Carmit:

Carmit, I’d also love to chat with you about some of the other things you do.

As a female performer in a sexual group like Pussycat Dolls, was there certain fans or groupies that followed you that might be different from other groups?

Carmit:

You were doing it all. Performing, making videos, creating music, selling millions of CDs. What caused you to leave in 2007?

Carmit:

Do you miss the Pussycat Dolls?

Carmit:

Do you have a favorite Pussycat Dolls moment?

Carmit:

You’ve also danced in movies and with other performers. Tell me about some of those experiences.

Carmit:

Tell me about your solo CD and what we might expect on it?

Carmit:

What else is in the future for you?