The architect of chic. Less than a god, but more than a queen. Created in a realm where music transcends boundaries and artistry reigns supreme, witness the pillars of a legend being forged. Creation-Love-Sex-Iconicism-Legacy. Impress ignites the night with irresistible melodies, divine pleasures, and awe inspiring freedom with dance-fueled reverie driven by the irresistible pulse of pure pop. Shed your inhibitions and witness the glory that is IMPRESS.
Tix to this show are Name Your Price starting at $15, meaning you decide what you pay! We take a small portion of ticket sales to pay for the show’s front-of-house and theater technicians then pass on the rest of the single ticket revenue directly to the show’s lead artists. You can learn more about What’s Ars Is Yours: Name Your Price Tix by visiting our How We Do It page.
A Night With Thee Impress will stream live from Ars Nova on April 18 @ 7pm on Ars Nova Supra. Following the live stream, you’ll be able to watch the show on-demand for up to a year. Get a cancel-anytime $15/mo subscription to stream live or on-demand.
Architect of chic, herald of iconicism, and the pop revelation you’ve awaited. Anointed in a realm where music is magic and style reigns supreme, Impress, scion of cultural luminaries, descends. Their purpose is as clear as their crystalline voice: infuse the world with divine pop melodies, breathtaking beauty, and an unstoppable wave of euphoria.
Mary Morrow is a celebrated and award winning Gospel Singer and writer. Music was an inevitable part of her life growing up in the church, and eventually her voice and writing abilities took her out of the North Carolina and around the United States. With 4 albums of original music under her name and countless contributions to other artist as a co-writer, mentor, and arranger/producer she has always had keen eye and ear for talent. Which is why she wrote the song Sing Little Angel for a then 9 year old Impress, her grandchild.
Latin Grammy winning, multiple Latin Grammy nominated and Grammy nominated vocalist, violinist, Guitarron player, composer, producer, arranger and founder of Flor de Toloache – NY’s first and only all women mariachi founded in 2008. She embodies all of her musical influences whether classical, mariachi, salsa, merengue or hip-hop, always creating a unique and refreshing sound. Her versatility, natural improvisational skills and beautiful tone has made her one of the top Latin artists in New York City. Mireya has graced the stage with her singing and violin at some of the most exciting venues, TV shows and top festivals: Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Coachella, Bonaroo, Dominican Jazz Festival, Heineken Jazz Fest (Puerto Rico), Vive Latino, Tropicalia, Colombia al Parque, Grand Ole Opry, Kennedy Honors, Sundance Film Festival, Jools Holland Show, The View, Harry Connick Jr., Stephan Colbert and more.
With her ability to play a variety of genres, she has had the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of world renowned musicians that include: John Legend, Miguel, H.E.R., Chris Rock, Black Keys, Dan Auerbach, John Prine, Chrissie Hynde, Lee Fields, Daptone Records, Monlaferte, Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas), Gaby Moreno, Camilo Lara, Jay de La Cueva, Carlos Rivera, Chicano Batman, Sara Bareilles, Alex Cuba, Chucho Valdez, Eddie Palmieri, Making Movies, Victoria La Mala, Robert Glasper, Natalia La Fourcade, Thalia, Lila Downs, Cafetacvba, The Beatnuts and many more.
Manu, originally from a small town in the South of France, moved to New York City 3 years ago to take his career to the next level. He is a movement artist with many hats, dancer/performer, choreographer, movement coach & teacher. Manu trained in many different styles of dance to expand his vocabulary & emphasis on being a versatile dancer that could adapt to any situation. Drawing inspiration from fellow dance artists as well as his love for video games & CGI-animated projects. As both a performer & creative mind, Manu is committed to pushing boundaries & elevating the art of dance through eye-catching visuals & impacting storytelling.
For God and the gays. Mr. Cooper is a proud graduate of the University of Cincinnati: College-
Conservatory of Music (CCM). He has performed on Broadway in Aladdin, Chicago, and Andrew
Lloyd Webber’s Bad Cinderella. He toured with Aladdin and performed in West Side Story at the
Marriott Theatre in Chicago. Originally from New Mexico, musical theatre was his passion. After
studying ballet and modern, jazz became his specialty. With the help of influences like RuPaul
and Madonna, he grew to love femme funk even more. Mr. Cooper and Impress have been
friends since 2017 when they were both babies in Aladdin together. They have always
encouraged each other’s artistry and Mr. Cooper is grateful to get to dance for Impress at this
fabulous show at Ars Nova. Mr. Cooper would like to additionally thank his family for always
encouraging him, and his graduating class for putting up with his BS.
Tyler Roberts (he/him)- is honored to be a part of the IMPRESS experience. Originally from the state of Connecticut, Tyler is now a professional performer in NYC. While he dabbles in the commercial dance world, he has spent most of his adult life in the theatre scene. He is currently performing in Aladdin on Broadway over at The New Amsterdam Theatre. His past credits include the revival of Spamalot on Broadway. Tv/Film: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Season 5). World Premieres: The Sting! (Paper Mill Playhouse) and The Royal Family of Broadway (Barrington Stage Company). Regional credits: The Pajama Game (Arena Stage) and West Side Story (North Shore Music Theatre). Tyler would not be here if not for his parents, Merrie and Mark Roberts. He would also like to thank the rest of his family, friends, and students who have been a part of his journey. Love to you all! @ty_robs2
Based in New York City, Fredy Tejeda operates at the intersection of art, strategy, and soul, delivering work that doesn’t just look good—it rewires perspectives. With a background that fuses military discipline with visionary artistry, Fredy brings unmatched precision to the chaotic beauty of creation.
A queer powerhouse of storytelling, Fredy doesn’t follow trends—they set the tone. Their visuals aren’t just compelling—they’re haunting, evocative, unforgettable. Every frame is a portal, every project a masterclass in emotional resonance and intellectual depth. Whether directing full-scale productions or capturing a single image, Fredy infuses meaning into every detail, shaping work that lingers long after the moment passes.
Fredy doesn’t just create—they architect worlds. Their work deconstructs the limitations society places on creativity, replacing them with frameworks that empower, awaken, and liberate. They don’t just lead teams—they build movements, cultivating environments where ideas thrive and talent ascends.
José Plaza-Merly began his career in makeup artistry in Puerto Rico, where he designed and applied makeup for local musical theatre productions. Building on this foundation, he continued to refine his skills while in college, contributing makeup and hair design to numerous theatrical performances within the university’s theatre program. Today, José works as a freelance makeup artist, specializing in theatrical and television makeup, bringing creative vision and technical expertise to each project.
This show will take place at Ars Nova, located at 511 W 54th Street, New York, NY 10019.
Seating is general admission and first-come first-served. So, the earlier you arrive at the theater, the more choice you’ll have about where you sit! (Bonus: cheapest drinks in Midtown are at Bars Nova!)
The only way to guarantee you reserved seats is to become a Super Nova. Super Novas never hear “sold out,” get reserved seats in prime locations, and make fair wages and accessible tickets possible. Learn more about becoming a Super Nova here!
Tix to this show are Name Your Price starting at $15, meaning you decide what you pay! We take a small portion of ticket sales to pay for the show’s front-of-house and theater technicians then pass on the rest of the single ticket revenue directly to the show’s lead artists. You can learn more about What’s Ars Is Yours: Name Your Price Tix by visiting our How We Do It page.
If a performance is sold out, you can join a standby line for day-of-show tix made available by minute cancellations and no-shows. Standby will begin 1 hour prior to curtain and will form outsideFolks from the standby line will be admitted into the show on a rolling basis as availability is confirmed. Standby tix are name-your-price starting at $5 + fees.
Additionally, Supra is never sold out! If you can’t make the show in-person, you can always stream online for only $15/mo, which gets you unlimited streaming access to performances from the last year. You can cancel your membership anytime by emailing contact@arsnovanyc.com.
Once you’ve selected your performance date and time at check-out, you’ll see a number of ticket price options ranging from $5 to $100. Select the price point you want to pay and the number of tickets you’d like to purchase and they’ll be added to your cart. After that, continue through the check-out process and you’ll be all set!
Yes. The processing fees are charged by our ticketing and credit card processors, and increase along with the base price of your ticket.
Yes! Ars Nova Supra is our digital platform where you can live stream all of our one-night shows and watch premieres from the past year on-demand. For the low price of $15/mo, you can access an entire seasons worth of comedy, music and theater from our groundbreaking artists, and additionally you can cancel your subscription anytime!
All sales are final – there are no refunds or exchanges.
If you’re unable to use your tickets, you may donate them in exchange for a letter of tax credit by emailing tix@arsnovanyc.com.
We ask that you stay home if you aren’t feeling well or are awaiting the results of a COVID test. Please let us know prior to your ticketed performance, and we will work with you to find a solution if you’re unable to attend.
We welcome and encourage mask-wearing to protect yourself and others. However, as mask mandates have lifted and city, state and federal guidelines have changed, we will not be requiring them at performances.
We no longer require proof of vaccination, but we strongly encourage all audience members to get vaccinated and boosted in accordance with public health guidelines.
Our staff will clean and sanitize the theater and common areas and we’ll continue to provide hand sanitizer for your personal use.
Signage is posted in all spaces encouraging washing or sanitizing hands frequently.
Ars Nova is uncensored. We provide content advisories — to the best of our ability — to inform audiences when shows contain racial violence, racist language, sexual violence or nudity. We provide information about this type of content in advance, based on our core values, so that each audience member can make an informed decision about if and how they’d like to engage with that content. We welcome artists to share additional information about their shows based on their own core values.
Ars Nova is wheelchair accessible. If you wish or need to remain in your wheelchair throughout the show, our staff will remove the theater chair. This can be done by letting us know your needs/plans in advance; just email Declan Zhang. It can also be done without prior notice when you arrive! If you wish to transfer to the theater seat from your wheelchair, we are happy to store your wheelchair or motorized mobility aid in the lobby during the performance. The House Manager will return your mobility device to you at the end of the performance as this show has no intermission.
About 25% of the seating is on the ground floor of the theater and does not require using stairs to access. There are five six-inch steps to get into the building.
All remaining seats require no less than one and no more than three steps to access.
Licensed service animals (any dogs that are trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities) are welcome at Ars Nova. They must rest in your seating area throughout the performance and are unable to occupy the aisle. Please bring proof of certification or a license for your service animal and be prepared to present it to the House Manager upon request. You can send advance notice to Declan Zhang, which is appreciated, but not required.
Our bathrooms are stalled, all gender restrooms – everyone is welcome to use any bathroom of their choice. We have two single-person restrooms in the lobby; with the wheelchair accessible option located right outside the theater on the first floor (doors 7 feet 10 inches x 3 feet 10.5 inches).
We have space that can be made to offer privacy for feeding should you need at any time. See the House Manager onsite and they will arrange a comfortable space, with storage and refrigeration for your materials.
The audience seating locations could be in, around and throughout the playing area. Performers will be within 3’ of you.
The seating is a combination of chairs.
Black Chairs with back: 19” wide x 32.25” high x 21.75” deep with a 500lb capacity
Black Counter height: 16.5” wide x 38” high x 18” deep with a 500lb capacity
The doors for entry into the building are 7 feet 10.5 inches x 3 feet 7 inches (external) and 7 feet 10 inches x feet 10.5 inches (internal).
Box Office height is 3 feet 6 inches and the Bar height is 3 feet 8.5 inches.
