CABARET DIARY/DATEBOOK 2008

The After Party's own and 2009 Nightlife Award winner, Brandon Cutrell, takes to the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) stage with his show, BRANDON CUTRELL & CO-HORTS: A Cabaret Showcase on Thursday, March 18th at 9:30 pm. Brandon Cutrell & Co-Horts features five individuals, each of whom will present a fifteen minute, three song set. From original works to contemporary musical theatre to standards from the Great American Songbook, this show provides audience members with the opportunity to meet some of New York's youngest, but most promising up-and-coming talent. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

Composer Jason Robert Brown will appear in concert for four nights at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080), with shows scheduled for Sunday, March 14th at 7:00 pm and Tuesday through Thursday,March 16th through 18th, also at 7:00 pm. These concerts are part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series, which highlights performers and composers from the Great White Way on the stage of the historic music room. The Tony Award-winning composer will be featuring brand new material in addition to songs from his past shows, including The Last Five Years, Songs for a New World, Parade, and 13, as well as his solo album "Wearing Someone Else's Clothes." Tickets are $30-$40 with a $10 food/drink minimum.

The Lewis Nash Quintet, with Renee Rosnes (Piano), Jeremy Pelt (Trumpet), Jimmy Greene (Saxes), & Peter Washington (Bass) will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) Tuesday through Saturday, March 16th through 20th with sets at 9:00 & 11:00 pm. Lewis Nash has been the drummer of choice for an incredible assortment of artists, including Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, Oscar Peterson, Betty Carter, Sonny Rollins, Ray Brown, Gerald Wilson, Horace Silver, Ron Carter, Hank Jones, Benny Carter, Milt Jackson, Art Farmer, McCoy Tyner, Wynton Marsalis, Clark Terry, Joe Williams, Nancy Wilson, Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Heath, John Lewis, and many others. Nash can be heard on over 300 recordings, interjecting his own unique voice and energy into straightforward jazz with a jackrabbit-like technique. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the debut engagement of multi-platinum recording artist Jo Dee Messina, Tuesday through Saturday, March 16th through 20th. Ms. Messina will perform selections from her new CD, Unmistakable. Ms. Messina is an award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist that has given her heart and soul to find success. She has sold over five million albums, had nine #1 singles, earned two Grammy nominations in addition to awards by the CMA and ACM. She was also the first female country artist to score three multiple-week #1 songs from the same album. The show will be presented Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. There is a $60 cover with a $40 food/drink minimum.

KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler turn their considerable talents to two greats of the musical pantheon, George and Ira Gershwin in their new show "Gershwin ... Here To Stay" at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331). KT and Mark will lend their unique vocal and pianistic interpretations to such classic tunes as "Of Thee I Sing," "Do It Again!," "I'll Build A Stairway to Paradise," "Embraceable You," "But Not For Me" and "Swanee." Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays, March 9th through April 10th. Chicago jazz pianist Jon Weber will make a special guest appearance. Shows are Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 pm with late shows added on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. There is a $50 cover plus a $30 food/drink minimum. $60 prix fixe menu available.

The next performance of BOB's BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE will be on March 18th, at 7:30 pm at the STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - ). Hosted by Bob Egan, the show usually features 6 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area. Performers scheduled to appear are Bruce Clough, Jack Cosgrove, Barbara Gurskey, TinaMarie Nicolo, Carla Simpson, Patty Leone with Matt Casey, Rand Hubiak, Erica Kostyz, Jerry Wichinsky, Jilly Sentino, Lisa Sherman-Dow, Michael Traupman, Brett Colby and special guest Susie Speidel and more to be announced! Only $5 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

Marilyn Maye, the holder of the singer's record (76 appearances) on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson will be appearing at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100 - ) Tuesdays through Saturdays, March 16th through 27th at 8:00 pm. Her career is a litany of honors, awards, and landmark achievements. Her hit songs include "Step to the Rear," "The Lamp is Low," "Sherry" and "If My Friends Could See Me Now." Known as a "Singer's Singer," she has performed at New York's Copa Cobana, The Living Room, Michael's Pub, The Rainbow Grill, St. Regis, The Metropolitan Room and the legendary Birdland. There is a show/dinner package of $100 ($120 on Fridays & Saturdays), or $60 show only.

Katie McGrath will present her new show "Second Chances" at the KRANZBERG ART CENTER (501 North Grand Street, St. Louis, MO - 314-795-8778) on Thursday & Friday, March 18th & 19th at 8:00 pm with Rick Jensen, Music Director. In the show, Ms. McGrath looks at love, death, recovery and fresh starts in rapidly advancing middle age (and how spoiled other people's children are). Katie McGrath is an advertising executive in her day job, although you can find her around town singing with The Merge, her agency's rock cover band. Self-taught on the piano and guitar, Katie pays homage to the Great American Songbook, all the while embracing the influence of contemporary artists like Mary Chapin-Carpenter and Bonnie Raitt. For reservations & information, go to http://www.LicketyTix.com/

CABARET WEST and Rick Starr present a very special edition of Rick's Picks for MARCH IS CABARET MONTH at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Thursday, March 18th at 9:00 pm. Titled "Miles & Miles of Milestones" the show celebrates a myriad of anniversaries: Chopin & Schumann at 200; Chekov at 150; Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Samuel Barber at 100; Elvis at 75; Kenny Rogers at 50 years in Show Biz; The Hollywood Walk of Fame at 50 years on the Street; and Pink's at 50 years of Hot Dogs! Performers scheduled to perform include Amanda Abel, Victoria Lavan, Carolyn Val-Schmidt, David Zack, Kristen Towers-Rowles and Rick Starr. Musical Director is Richard Berent. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink or dinner minimum. 2-for-1 cover for members of CABARET WEST.

Vocalist Mike Schuil brings his show "Toes In The Sand" to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438) on Friday, March 19th at 7:00 pm. The show marks Mike Schuil's return to New York cabaret for the first time since his well-received debut, "Songs From Across The River - Springsteen & Sinatra." This time he ventures a bit further afield from his native New Jersey for a mostly Brazilian evening of songs both lighthearted and dramatic. It's a warm, tropical breeze on a cold winter's night. Working with a trio of accomplished musicians (Wells Hanley on piano, Peter Brendler on bass, and Jeff Davis on drums) and teaming once again with director Gerry Geddes, Mike takes a big step forward as a cabaret performer. The show features songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Stephen Bishop, Richard Rodney Bennett and others. Of course, not wanting to journey too far away from his roots, there will be a few Sinatra moments, and even a bit of Bruce. His smooth vocals combined with the simmering sounds of his trio promise that "Toes In The Sand" should be a delightful trip south of the border. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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The fresh new group, Bending Threads, will celebrate MARCH IS CABARET MONTH when they present a newly updated version of their show "Seasons of Change" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438) on Friday, March 19th at 9:00 pm. The vocal group consists of Westley T. Holiday, Kareen Foster, Patrice Bell and Rejinald Woods. "Seasons of Change", which made its debut in November 2009, celebrates life's most precious moments that are lived and cherished in cool breezes, storms, snow and eventually sunshine and features a special Encore featuring Frank Holmes (Urinetown, National Tour), with accompaniment by Tyrone Davis, Jr. and Percussionist, Aman-Re Jack. This musical journey includes selections ranging from composers like Stephen Sondheim to John Mayer. Bending Threads is an innovative Cabaret collaborative that seeks to entertain, educate, and cultivate an active Theatrical audience. A Quartet of Four African American theater artists come together for "one-night only" shows to perform a myriad of songs through different perspectives. By using traditional African-American literature and exploring a diverse range of music, the originators of Bending Threads seek to create a new vision for Cabaret and Broadway. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Portion of the cover is going to the HAITI RELIEF FUND.
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Cabaret legend Sharon McNight makes her hotly anticipated return to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) beginning Saturday March 13th at 9:45 pm, setting off a weeklong explosion of good cheer and bonhomie. Her new show, "Sharon McNight: The First 30 Years," plays a total of seven performances over a two-weekends through Monday March 22nd. "Sharon McNight: The First 30 Years," an introspective retrospective from Moose Hall to Carnegie Hall (and all the gin joints on the way), features music director Ian Herman on piano. In the program, McNight shares her quixotic experiences from performing on a stage of stacked beer cases in San Francisco's Castro District to starring on Broadway in "Starmites," with important pit stops to the Reno Rodeo and the Frankfort Opera House. The show schedule is Saturday March 13th at 9:45 pm; Sunday March 14th at 9:30 pm; Monday March 15th at 9:30 pm; Friday March 19th at 9:45 pm; Saturday March 20th at 7:30 pm; Sunday March 21st at 7:00 pm; and Monday March 22nd at 9:30 pm. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

Award-winning vocalist Natalie Douglas, along with The Broadway All-Stars band led by Musical Director, Tedd Firth, celebrate the songs & stories connected to the rich history of African-Americans at LORENZO'S RESTAURANT, BAR & CABARET (1100 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY - 718-477-2400 x5) on Friday, March 19th at 9:30 pm. The Broadway All-Stars will include Ritt Henn on bass, Joe Choroszewski on drums and Patience Higgins on reeds. She will be joined on stage by backup vocalists Tanya Holt & Carmen Keels. Natalie will revisit the eras, the milestones and the music in a not-to-be-missed concert celebrating Black History Month, featuring tunes like "Wade In The Water," "Four Women," "Why?," and of course, "A Change Is Gonna Come." The proceeds from the show will go to aid Haiti through a direct donation to Doctors Without Borders. There is a cover of $35 ($50:VIP) and a $15 food/drink minimum.

Nicole Henry gives a fresh feeling to standards and connects intimately with her fans with her personal and funny stories in her show, which returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, March 19th at 7:30 pm. Although she rarely performs in New York City, she clearly has a passionate following in the city judging by the quickly sold-out room for her May debut. In the U.S., Nicole has been featured at Lincoln Center; the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis; Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh; and in her hometown Miami, at Jazziz Bistro and Arturo Sandoval's. She has shared the stage with Isaac Hayes, Jennifer Holiday, Nicholas Payton, Joan Osborne, Roberta Flack and has performed with Kenny Werner and Tom Scott to name a few. There os a $30 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.

THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) presents the world-premiere production of Phil Geoffrey Bond's My Queer Youth, directed by Tony Award-winner, Michele Pawk. The solo performance piece, a humorous look at growing up queer amidst the cornfields of southern Indiana, will play the midtown venue for four performances only, on Fridays, March 19th & 26th at 7:00 pm and Sundays, March 21st & 28th at 7:00 pm. My Queer Youth features MAC, Bistro and Nightlife Award-winning performer Phil Geoffrey Bond. Bond and Tony Award-winner Michele Pawk reunite, having collaborated last year on Bond's play, The Disney Diaries, also at The Beechman. My Queer Youth is a humorous look at growing up queer in Farmland, USA. From invading the showtune section at the public library to asking a boy out on a date, the solo performance piece is set amongst the rolling cornfields of Southern Indiana, following our hero and his awakening to not only sexuality, but manhood. There is a $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

After thirteen years writing, recording and promoting her five original contemporary folk/rock albums, singer/songwriter Meg Flather returns to her Cabaret roots and DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Friday, March 19th at 9:15 pm. Her show, "Home Shopping Diva, songs of love, loss, & lipstick" is inspired by Flather's second career as a popular cosmetics salesperson on domestic and international home shopping TV channels. With her rocking band featuring Paul Greenwood, John Mettam and Jamie Rogers, Flather celebrates many of the great singers and songwriters who influenced her own compositions as well as her gift for delivering the comic song. Meg Flather has appeared on QVC, Shop NBC, HSN, TVSN (Australia), and The Shopping Channel (Canada) as one of TV's most successful cosmetic salespersons. At the same time, she has enjoyed a life-long parallel career as a singer and songwriter. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Fridays at 10:30 pm, Brandon Cutrell hosts AFTER PARTY, a free-wheeling open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and Cabaret, Ray Fellman at the piano and Becca Johnson-Southworth & Gabrielle Stravelli serving up drinks and taking turns at the mic. Guest performers from Broadway, off-Broadway and cabaret drop by each week to sing, chat and join in the fun. This week's AFTER PARTY special guests are tba. No cover, no minimum, no reservations - first come, first seated.

Lucio Fernandez stars in "The Cuban Kid Hits the Swamps" on Friday, March 19th at 9:00 pm at the BACCHUS BISTRO in LA QUINTA INN & SUITES (350 Lighting Way, Secaucus, NJ - TKTS: 212-561-9677 - http://www.EDVMarketing.com/ ). Lucio Fernandez, was nominated for a 2008 MAC Award for his performance in the show "The Cuban Kid in Concert", and was winner of both the ITRA Award and Premio ARTE Award. The show is a hilarious evening full of music, comedy, and lots of nonsense. Lucio will be accompanied by his five-piece band, performing Broadway tunes, a few Latin standards as well as some of the poetry from his new CD. The show centers on Lucio's life story of being born in Cuba, his experiences growing up in "Jersey", and becoming a City Commissioner. The show is written by Gerard Karabin and Lucio Fernandez, musical arrangements & direction by Mark Goodman, and directed by Lucio's wife, Megan Fernandez. There is a $25 cover.

The New Hope/Stickton area's favorite Leprechauns, Janellen Farmer and Gene Cavanaugh, return to STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - ) on Friday & Saturday, March 19th & 20th at 8:00 pm with a new St Patrick's Day Show, along with Jeff McDonnell, musical director, and special guest, Sheila McCaffrey. It promises to be an evening of great Irish music and merriment, featuring traditional Irish songs along with more contemporary music, plus songs made popular by Irish American artists and a few surprises. Janellen Farmer and Gene Cavanaugh have long been Cabaret favorites, and have sung in such august venues as New York's Carnegie Hall, and Philadelphia's Academy of Music, to great acclaim. This annual presentation is an old fashioned pub-style sing-a-long that's always a sell out. There is a $22.50 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

BUFFALO UNITED ARTISTS is continuing its new Cabaret Series with Buffalo's own Chuck Basil in CHUCKIE AND THE RACK at THE BUA THEATRE (119 Chippewa Street, Buffalo, NY - 716-886-9239 - ), Friday through Sunday, March 19th through 21st & Friday & Saturday, March 26th & 27th, all shows at 8:00 pm (except Sunday at 7:00 pm). CHUCKIE AND THE RACK is a musical journey performed in concert/cabaret style filled with an array of songs and stories inspired from Mr. Basil's life and career. This evening showcases Basil's dynamic vocals with a diverse repertoire and featuring local veteran performers Kerrykate Abel, Loraine O'Donnell and Sheila Connors on back up vocals. Tickets are $20.

BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists) has announced that their MARCH IS CABARET MONTH CELEBRATION will be held this year at the internationally acclaimed RYLES JAZZ CLUB (212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA) on Fridays & Saturdays, March 19th & 20th and 26th & 27th at 7:00 pm. New England area performers will be featured each night in 1/2 hour sets. Performers appearing on Friday, March 19th include Marilyn Dale, David Diamond, Prudence Humphreys and Penny Kohut with Tom LaMark on piano and hosted by Pamela Enders. There is a $20 cover.

Gillian Kelly, a consummate actress with the voice of an angel, and Claire Bigley, a pianist with the orchestra at her fingertips, present "Celtic Muse" at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Fridays, March 5th, 12th & 19th at 8:00 pm. The show is a bawdy evening of song, drinking, and celebration of everything Irish. The Irish are known for their heartbreakingly beautiful ballads, poignantly amusing story songs, rousing fighting songs, and sentimental love songs. This show is an Irish celebration including favorites such as "The Nightingale," "Isle of Inisfree," "Finnegan's Wake," and "The Rising of the Moon." There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

Hilandi du Toit returns to VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566) on Friday, March 19th at 7:00 pm. Hilandi is a skillful songwriter, experienced guitarist (acoustic and flamenco) and solo-artist. Her performances can be described as passionate, vibrant and diverse. Singing in Afrikaans and English, her song list goes from ballads to rock, pop to folk, contemporary to even a tango. Call for cover/minimum information.

Award-winning NYC cabaret performer Hector Coris celebrates the release of the live CD recording or his acclaimed debut solo show "Life is Wonderful" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 on Saturday, March 20th at 4:30 pm. In his debut solo show, Hector explores the musicality of mortality through the words and music of Ben Folds, Kander and Ebb, Zoe Lewis, Susan Werner, My Chemical Romance, William Finn and other contemporary songwriters. Musical direction is by Ray Bailey, with Dale Henderson on cello, and direction by Angela Shultz. Life is Wonderful. premiered in May 2009 at Don't Tell Mama. The CD will be available for purchase at the performances, and starting March 16th at CDBaby, iTunes and through Hector's website at http://www.HectorCoris.com. There is a $15 cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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This year's reigning 1930s Idol champion, Sigali Hamberger, takes a departure from her take on the classics that earned her the title in her show "Solstice" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, March 20th at 5:00 pm and Sunday, March 21st at 4:00 pm. Instead, Sigali explores a more contemporary and complex set of standards, art songs, and Broadway gems from Arlen and Azanavour to Bernstein and Bucchino. She lends her shimmering soprano to the contemporary works of Sondheim, Guettel, and Yeston along the way. Musical direction & arrangements are by Ido Alexander and the show is directed by Eric Michael Gillett. Rodgers and Hart were on to something when they wrote about the noble pursuit of singing for one's supper. Sigali wants nothing more than to do just that. Her theater work includes roles inThe King & I, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, She Loves Me, The Mikado, Country Club, and A Christmas Carol. More recently she finds at home on the cabaret stage singing the standards, both classic and contemporary, from the American songbook to Broadway. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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Award-Winning Singer/Actress Vickie Phillips bring her show "Musically Speaking" for one performance only to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday, March 20th at 7:00 pm. Her program features musical selections by Lieber & Stoller, Sheldon Harnick, Bob Ost & Gerry Dieffenbach, Comden & Green, Kris Kristofferson, among others. Musical director is Gerry Dieffenbach. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $6 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

Karen Mack & Michael Holland return after a short break with their with their very popular award-winning "Hole-O-Matic 2010" All Request Show to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438) on Saturdays at 7:30 pm through April 10th. This is the show where the audience gets to pick the song list from hundreds available. Also featured are more road stories, ridiculous prizes, more mash-ups, more prizes, lots more new music, more insanity and custom cocktails. Join NYC musical comedy duo Mack and Holland as they bring their multi-award winning mix of harmony and humor to the best (and worst!) of past, present and future pop. From ABBA to Queen to Kylie, expect lush vocals and comic mayhem in what is always a spontaneous and one-of-a-kind musical experience! There is a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum, no drink maximum.

MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents another MAC SEMINAR: "The Business of Cabaret" at STUDIOS 353 (353 West 48th Street, 2nd floor, NYC) on Saturday, March 20th from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. The panel will cover how to market your show from a producer's standpoint. The event is moderated by Sue Matsuki. Panelists scheduled to appear include Marc Ostrow, Shannon Brown, Lee Summers, Shaynee Rainbolt. The seminar is free for MAC members, $15 cover for non-members, with no minimum. SPECIAL FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS who are not yet members of MAC - show your card and you'll be charged only $5 admission. Reservations must be made at this special number: 212-465-2662 ext. 1 or by e-mail at RSVP@MACNYC.com

A New Musical by Tim Aumiller and Scott Schneider "Hello, My Name Is Billy", will be presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438) on Saturdays at 10:00 pm, starting on March 13th and running through April 17th. The show is about one man's enduring romance with drugs. Featured in the cast are Casey McClellan as Billy with Aaron Kliner, Tush, Robert Maril and Scott Schneider. Billy's story is backed up by keyboard, percussion, guitar and a cello. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC's longest running burlesque variety show, LE SCANDAL CABARET, will be performing on Saturdays, March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th at 10:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). In its ninth year, Le Scandal features variety acts, circus performers, live music and a bevy of burlesque beauties. New performers every week! Expect sword swallowers, belly dancers, rope trick cowboys, contortionists, torch singing fan dancers and comedic aerobats, all set to the live music of the Le Scandal Orchestra. For tickets, visit Smarttix at http://www.smarttix.com/ or 212-484-4444. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

Karen Finley, one the most controversial women in performance today, continues with the premiere her latest work, "The Jackie Look" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturdays, March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th at at 7:30 pm. Finley brings icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis back to life in this unique look at history, style, trauma, femininity and the demands of being the First Lady. Using the structure of a lecture set in the present day, Jackie, one of the most photographed woman of her day, contemplates her life in pictures. Since her first performances in the early 1980's, Karen Finely has become synonymous with performance art. She has toured internationally with pieces including Make Love, George & Martha, The American Chestnut, A Certain Level of Denial and The Return of The Chocolate Smeared Woman. There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Tickets must be purchased through http://www.spincyclenyc.com/ or 212-352-3101.

Regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can now be heard on WVOF 88.5FM on Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Producers and hosts Jeffrey C. Williams and Lynn DiMenna announce a new, convenient way to hear their weekly show, especially for folks outside of WVOF's local listening area. Simply go to http://www.attheritz.org/ and in one click you can enjoy AT THE RITZ! streaming 24/7 anytime! The Saturday shows are rebroadcast throughout the week along with some internet only music. AT THE RITZ! features cabaret, jazz, Broadway and similar sophisticated music along with celebrity interviews and commentary.

The World Premiere preview performances of "The 12", an original rock musical, will take place at RIVERSPACE ARTS IN NYACK (119 Main Street, Nyack, NY - 845-348-1880) Friday through Sunday, March 19th through 21st at 8:00 pm (3:00 pm on Sunday) before its World Premiere at the BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on April 1st. Written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Robert Schenkkan, with music, lyrics, and story concept by award winning composer, Neil Berg, the production is directed by Richard Seyd. A thrilling rock and roll concert set in the context of an underground rock band performing what might be their last concert together, The 12 will feature former Anthrax guitarist Dan Spitz on guitar and as "Philip", and VH1's Best Undiscovered Artist Sophia Ramos will appear as "Mary Magdalene." Cast as "Simon" is James Lewis, current lead singer of Trans Siberian Orchestra, and great rock singer Elaine Caswell, who sang with Joe Jackson and Jim Steinman, is playing "Mother Mary" and "Devil". They will be joined by a cast of Broadway veterans including Ron Bohmer (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Ragtime) as "Peter", Jeremy Kushnier (Rent, Footloose) as "Thomas", Lawrence Clayton (Dreamgirls, Bells are Ringing, The Civil War) as "Matthew", and Sean Jennes (The Civil War, Doug Flutie Band) as "Bart" along with Musical Director, Wendy Bobbitt Cavett. Tickets are $32.50-$40.

Some of Elaine St. George's favorite jazz musician friends are joining her on Saturday, March 20th at 7:30 pm at ST. GEORGE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (550 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, NJ - TKTS: http://www.stgeorges-maplewood.org/#Songs4Haiti ) to raise money for the people of Haiti. Critically acclaimed singers Melissa Hamilton and Vicki Burns will be joining Elaine, backed by David Epstein on piano and Adam Armstrong on bass. For a donation of $100, the cast will sing any song you like (*Andrew Lloyd Weber songs cost $1000). The $20 ticket price includes wine and hors d'oeuvres (get 2 tickets plus one request for only $125).

The New Hope/Stickton area's favorite Leprechauns, Janellen Farmer and Gene Cavanaugh, return to STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - ) on Saturday, March 20th at 8:00 pm with a new St Patrick's Day Show, along with Jeff McDonnell, musical director, and special guest, Sheila McCaffrey. It promises to be an evening of great Irish music and merriment, featuring traditional Irish songs along with more contemporary music, plus songs made popular by Irish American artists and a few surprises. Janellen Farmer and Gene Cavanaugh have long been Cabaret favorites, and have sung in such august venues as New York's Carnegie Hall, and Philadelphia's Academy of Music, to great acclaim. This annual presentation is an old fashioned pub-style sing-a-long that's always a sell out. There is a $22.50 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

On Saturday, March 20th at 7:30 pm, CABARET AT GERMANO'S (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515 - ) presents Karla Chisholm's Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Ella Fitzgerald is an inspiration to singers and non singers alike. For more than half a century she wowed audiences with her child like sound and unparalleled improvisation. Karla Chisholm embodies the same playful spirit and authentically recites the Fitzgerald chapter of the American Songbook with an honest reverie not often seen. Chisholm pays tribute to the First Lady of Song by narrating her timeline with the songs we've all come to know and love. Call for cover/minimum information.

BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists) has announced that their MARCH IS CABARET MONTH CELEBRATION will be held this year at the internationally acclaimed RYLES JAZZ CLUB (212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA) on Fridays & Saturdays, March 19th & 20th and 26th & 27th at 7:00 pm. New England area performers will be featured each night in 1/2 hour sets. Performers appearing on Saturday, March 20th include Mary Crowe, Leslie Holmes, Phil Kassel, Ashley Lieberman and Marva Wooden with Doug Hammer on piano and hosted by Krisanthi Pappas. There is a $20 cover.

Acclaimed Cabaret/Jazz vocalist Wesla Whitfield returns on Saturday night, March 20th at 7:30 & 9:00 pm at SILO'S (530 Main Street, Napa, CA - 707-251-5833 - ), with swinging jazz pianist Mike Greensill and John Wiitala on bass, Noel Jewkes on reeds. Ms. Whitfield performs the best of The American Popular Songbook featuring the songs of Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Frank Loesser, Rodgers & Hart, Harry Warren, Rodgers & Hammerstein and many, many more. Silo's wine bar is situated in the historic riverfront Napa Mill complex at the foot of main street at The Napa River Inn. Call for cover/minimum information.

Barbara Malley makes her solo cabaret debut in To Life! on Sunday March 21st at 1:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ). Barbara will present a wide variety of songs, including selections by Jacques Brel, Carlos Jobim, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Kander & Ebb as well as great American standards by Cole Porter and Rogers & Hammerstein. To Life! takes a look at the ups and downs of life, full of love and laughter. Musical direction by David Brunetti. Directed by Nightlife Award winner Collette Black. There is a $15 cover charge plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

Multi Award winning Director/ Producer/ Performer Lennie Watts bring the 2004 Nightlife Award winning, "Under The Covers" series to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sundays and Mondays in March. "Under The Covers" is a series in which each show features a different artist performing their favorite record album from start to finish. On Sunday, March 21st, performers/covers are: 2:00 pm: Grace Cosgrove sings Laura Nyro's "The First Songs"; 4:30 pm: The Lounge-O-Leers sing The Who's "Tommy"; 5:00 pm: Jennifer Pace & Nate Buccieri sing Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong's "Ella and Louis"; 7:00 pm: Tracy Stark sings Rickie Lee Jones' "Rickie Lee Jones"; 7:30 pm: Kim Grogg sings Dusty Springfield's "Stay Awhile/I Only Want to Be with You"; 9:45 pm: Shaynee Rainbolt sings Fleetwood Mac's "Rumors". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum for each show. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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Larry (You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Captain Louie, Jesus Christ Superstar) returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Sunday, March 21st at 9:30 pm with his new show, "Channel Surfing" featuring tunes from The Color Purple, Yentl, Trick, Sister Act 2, Dreamgirls, Mary Poppins and more. Special guests include Christina Decicco (Marvelous Wonderettes, Wicked) and Jesse Luttrell and introducing The Channel Surfing Singers: Andrew Cristi, Anich D'Jae, Tatiana Henderson, Michael Jones, Geoff Kidwell, Ryan Scott Lathan, Jennifer Mintzer, Mark Mozingo, JB Reed, Robin Rothman, Rachel Smith, Justin Stratton & Robert Teasedale. There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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Mark Janas' Salon will return on Sunday, March 21st at ETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141 - ) from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (signup starts at 6:15 pm). The Salon is where singers, writers and musicians share their talent with each other and audience members. The co-host for the evening will be Steve 'The Whistler' Herbst. The optional theme for the evening is "Heavenly Bodies...Celestial or Otherwise/Spring Equinox". Special Guest will be Jenna Esposito. Guest Producer is Barbara Porteus. As always, the theme is only a suggestion; you may perform anything you like in any musical genre: Broadway, pop, rock, country, jazz, classical, etc. Salon will continue every Sunday through June. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

On Sunday, February 28th, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm and hosted by David Kenney, will feature the music of another person or event from the world of the Great American Songbook. On Sunday, March 21st, David will feature the music of Jackie Cain & Roy Kral. Some of the songs from their career that you will hear: "So Many Stars"; Frank Loesser's "On A Slow Boat To China"; "Humphrey Bogart" (Mike Stoller / Jerry Lieber); "Flamingo" with Charlie Ventura & His Band; and "I Almost Said Goodbye" with Jackie as guest vocalist on Bill Kirchner Cd "Everything I Love". (For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ .) Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. For more information contact: oldisnew@earthlink.net. You are also invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .

CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals) will present their Spring Series "100 Years of Broadway" every Sunday in March, at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830). Over 30 talented singers will perform America's favorite Broadway hits from over the last 100 years. Each night will feature 20 years of Broadway's memorable melodies starting at 1910 and going all the way to the hits of today. There is a $15 cover plus 2-drink minimum for each show. March 21st - 1960 - "1979 Everybody Rejoice" featuring songs from the musicals The Wiz, Sweet Charity, Hair, Follies, A Little Night Music, Funny Girl, She Loves Me, Cabaret, Chicago, Oliver!, Man of La Mancha, Byebye Birdie, A Chorus Line, Annie and Sweeney Todd featuring Michelle Billingsley, Ira Carol, Jeff Dean, Elizabeth Dowling, Hilary Ann Feldman, Ann McGregor, Alma Mendoza, Jonny Mercado, Dan Michel, Aram Monisoff, Duncan Moore, Heather Moran, Marianne Murphy Orland and George Howe, musical director, Cheryl Szucsits director. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.

Suzanne Petri and musical director Bob Moreen present "A Touch Of Coward in the Afternoon - The Words and Music of Noel Coward" on Sunday, March 21st at 2:00 pm at THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761 - ) along with special guest John Eskola and directed by Bob Breuler. They will reprise the hugely popular Maxim's show that captivated the critics. In a career that spanned two World Wars and seventy-five years, Coward maintained what he considered his greatest talent - his charm and natural ability to make people feel good about themselves. He once described himself as "the great celebrated glamourous cookie." Songs include: Why Do The Wrong People Travel?; I've Been to a Marvellous Party; Don't Put Your Daughter on the Stage, Mrs. Worthington; Ziguener, Matelot; Let's Do It; If Love Were All; Mad About the Boy; and A Bar On the Piccola Marina plus scenes from some of Coward's brilliant plays. Tickets are $25.

New York musical theatre star Beth Malone brings new meaning to the word "extraordinary" at STERLING'S UPSTAIRS (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-754-8700) on Sunday, March 21st at 7:00 pm. From Broadway's Ring of Fire; to Off-Broadway's The Marvelous Wonderettes; to her recent 2009 starring role in the Los Angeles Musical Theatre Guild production of Fade Out, Fade In, Beth now debuts her all new, sensational show at Sterling's. There is a $50 show/dinner package, and a limited number of $25 show-only seats available.

Multi Award winning Director/ Producer /Performer Lennie Watts bring the 2004 Nightlife Award winning, "Under The Covers" series to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sundays and Mondays in March. "Under The Covers" is a series in which each show features a different artist performing their favorite record album from start to finish. On Monday, March 22nd, performers/ covers are: 7:00 pm: Jennifer Pace & Nate Buccieri sing Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong's "Ella and Louis"; 7:30 pm: Terese Genecco sings Elvis Presley's "Elvis Presley"; 9:30 pm - Angie McKnight sings Cher's "Halfbreed". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum for each show. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

Patsy's Italian Restaurant (well known for being Frank Sinatra's favorite eatery) presents Jenna Esposito in "That's Amore: Jenna Sings Love, Italian Style" in a special, one-night-only performance at FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) on Monday, March 22nd at 8:30 pm. In the show, Jenna will be paying tribute to some of the most celebrated patrons of Patsy's, who also happen to be some of the most celebrated singers in the history of American popular song: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Connie Francis, and Rosemary Clooney (an honorary Italian for the evening). Chef Sal Scogmanillo of Patsy's will be taking charge of the kitchen for the evening, so in addition to a great show, attendees can also look forward to some delectable Italian dishes! Directed by Lennie Watts, with musical direction by Fortune Esposito, the show features Fortune Esposito on guitar, David Crone on piano, Brian DeWitt on drums, Skip Ward on bass, and Brian Broelmann on tenor sax, mandolin, accordion and ukulele. There is a $40-$50 cover and a $25 food/drink minimum.

Grammy Award-winner and platinum-selling recording artist Melissa Manchester will join the cast of the second of the 2010 Broadway By the Year series at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - ), "Broadway Musicals of 1948" on Monday, March 22nd at 8:00 pm. Continuing the 10th Anniversary celebration of the concert series, Manchester joins the cast of musical theater performers celebrating shows that graced Broadway stages in 1948, including Cole Porter's classic Kiss Me Kate and Frank Loesser's Where's Charley?. The show is hosted, created and written for The Town Hall by Scott Siegel. The evening will feature songs including "So In Love," "Where Is The Life That Late I Led, "Were Thine That Special Face," and "Too Darn Hot," from Kiss Me Kate; "Once In Love With Amy," from Where's Charley?; "Mr. Right," from Love Life; "Schraffts," from Make Mine Manhattan; "Haunted Heart" from Inside USA; and "Neurotic You and Psychopathic Me" from Lend Me and Ear, among others. The cast of singers and dancers include: Jeff McCarthy (Urinetown), Bobby Steggert (Ragtime, Yank!), Jeffry Denman (White Christmas), William Michals (South Pacific), Noah Racey (Curtains), Erin Denman (42nd Street), Josh Grisetti (Enter Laughing) and the Grammy Award winning opera singer John Easterlin. Broadway Musicals of 1948 will be directed by Stuart Ross (Forever Plaid), and musical directed by Ross Patterson. Tickets are $50 & $45 and are on sale through TicketMaster, 800-982-2787, http://www.ticketmaster.com, or The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6 pm (except Sundays).

Beka Gochiashvili, the youngest winner of the Montreux Jazz Piano Competition, the first and the only student in the pre-college jazz division of the Juilliard School will perform his first New York City concert at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) on Monday, March 22nd at 7:00 pm. The band will include Rachiim Ausar Sahu on bass, and Mark Johnson on drums. Beka, born in Tbilisi, Georgia on March 11, 1996, was just two and a half years old when he began playing the piano and by age four, Beka was playing several piano compositions. By age eight, Beka had won a competition at the Schwaigern Classical Music Festival in Germany, where he performed pieces by Ravel, Mozart and Handel and at age 10 he was already playing at various jazz clubs in Tbilisi. In 2009, the Development and Reforms Fund of Georgia awarded Beka a full scholarship for studies at the pre-college division of the Juilliard School in NYC, where he takes jazz piano classes with Frank Kimbrough and classical piano classes with Victoria Mushkatkol. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

The Cabaret Cares monthly benefit series continues at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Monday, March 22nd at 9:30 pm featuring members of the Broadway cast of In The Heights. The show is hosted by Doreen Montalvo and with performances by Doreen Montalvo and music directed by Zach Dietz. Scheduled to perform are Michael Balderrama, Blanca Camacho, Tony Chiroldes, Ruben Flores, Afra Hines, Christopher Jackson, Marcus Paul James, Stephanie Klemons, Nina Lafarga, Javier Munoz, Rick Negron, Courtney Reed, Jon Rua, Gabrielle Ruiz, Luis Salgado plus surprise guests. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

2-time Tony nominated and Emmy Award winning actress Penny Fuller brings her show "The War Between My States" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Mondays, March 15th & 22nd at 7:00 pm and Saturday, April 3rd at 7:30 pm. In the show, Penny celebrates her idiosyncratic upbringing as the daughter of a Southern mother and a Yankee father in a humorous and tuneful program that pays homage to the heritage of each parent. Distinguished writers from both sides of the Mason-Dixon line are represented in the show: The Southern contingent is highlighted by Mississippi born Mitchell Parrish ("Sentimental Gentleman from Georgia" and "Forgotten Dreams,"), Alabama songwriter Hugh Martin ("You'd Better Love Me" and "That's How I Love the Blues"), and Georgia icon Johnny Mercer ("I'm Old Fashioned" and "Blues in the Night,"); the North is given voice by such New York musical giants as Charles Strouse ("Night Song" and "NYC."), Harold Arlen ("Any Place I Hang my Hat") and Billy Joel ("New York State of Mind.") David Gaines is Ms. Fuller's indispensable musical director, assisted by Jared Egan on bass. Ten time MAC award winner, Barry Kleinbort, directs. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

John Epperson will perform in concert at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) on Sunday, March 21st at 6:00 pm. This event is part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series, showcasing stars and composers from the Great White Way. In a rare New York appearance, John Epperson (The Artist Principally Known As LYPSINKA) appears as himself at the piano, singing in his own voice, and sharing an anecdotal interview with host Jim Caruso. Epperson will share with the audience some of his favorite songs from the worlds of theatre, movies and pop. There is a $25-35 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

San Francisco favorite Linda Kosut brings her new show "When I'm 64! a birthday celebration" to San Francisco's RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Monday, March 22nd at 8:00 pm. Known for her warmly dark sound, an engaging presence and strong acting chops, BMI/Bistro Award winner & MAC Award nominee jazz/cabaret vocalist Linda blends cabaret and jazz styles into sparkling renditions of songs of differing genres. Linda has performed to full houses at New York's Iridium Jazz Club to San Francisco's Yoshi's. Linda will be backed by a stellar jazz quartet of Bay Area musicians presenting songs in Linda's unique style from songwriters as diverse as Beatles to Berlin to Dylan. The band is headed by bandleader John Simon on piano; Daniel Fabricant on bass; Alan Hall on drums; Tony Malfatti on reeds. And from Seattle, vocalist and Bistro-award winner, Arnaldo! Drag Chanteuse, will be making a guest appearance. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Jazz vocalist and Audiophile recording artist Joyce Breach, along with pianist/composer Sir Richard Rodney Bennet, makes her THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) debut on Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:00 pm and Friday, March 26th at 7:30 pm. For this show, Joyce has planned an evening of great music, including songs from her latest Audiophile Records cd "Odds and Ends", scheduled for release this Spring. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

Comedy legend Joan Rivers returns with her her live stand-up act to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesdays, March 9th, 16th & 23rd at 8:00 pm and Wednesdays, Mar 10th, 24th & 31st at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $30 and should be purchased at www.spincyclenyc.com or 212-352-3101. Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, reality TV and award show fashions. Rivers delivers a raunchy, politically incorrect evening of stand-up comedy. Pre-show, Lance Cruce entertains at the piano. Tickets are $30 with a portion of the proceeds going to Joan Rivers' favorite charities: God's Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs for the Blind. There is also a $15 per person food/drink minimum.

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), Tuesday nights in February at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 minimum.

Kearns Artist Services and COMIX continue their new cabaret series, entitled "Out of the Ensemble" at the new COPPER ROOM AT COMIX (353 West 14th Street, NYC - 212-524-2500 - ) on Tuesday, March 23rd at 8:00 pm and will feature performers from current and past Broadway shows and national tours. This month the show will feature Andy Kelso (Mamma Mia!, Two Rooms at The Active Theater), Erica Mansfield (A Chorus Line Broadway National Tour, Mamma Mia!), Gerard Salvador (Mamma Mia!, Producer of Friends with Benefits Cabaret), Jessica Stewart (Fiddler on the Roof at The Village Light Opera) and Dennis Stowe (Shrek the Musical, The Apple Tree). The goal of the series is to highlight the talent of the unsung heroes of Broadway shows - members of the Ensemble. Each show will also spotlight a new performer to give exposure to up and coming talent. There is a $5 cover charge.

The John Scofield New Quartet with Mulgrew Miller (Piano), Ben Street (Bass) & Kendrick Scott (Drums) will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) Tuesday through Saturday, March 23rd through 27th at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. John Scofield is part of a generation of jazz guitarists that includes Pat Metheny, John Abercrombie, Mike Stern and Bill Frisell. His influence began in the late 70's and is going strong today. Possessor of a very distinctive sound and stylistic diversity, Scofield is a masterful jazz improviser whose music generally falls somewhere between post-bop, funk edged jazz, and R&B. Throughout his career, Scofield has punctuated his traditional jazz offerings with funk-oriented electric music, while always remaining open to new forms of musical expression. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ) presents the debut engagement of Grammy Award winner and music legend, Chubby Checker, Tuesday through Saturday, March 2rd through 27th. Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. For his exclusive one-week engagement, Checker will sing from his vast array of chart-topping hits including "The Twist," "Limbo Rock" and "Let's Twist Again."Checker is the only recording artist to have 5 albums in the Top 12 all at once. He is best known for his 1960 hit "The Twist," which topped Billboard's list of the most popular singles to have appeared in the Hot 100 since its debut in 1958, and by the summer of 1960, it was not only the #1 song but it introduced the concept of "dancing apart to the beat". In the fall of 1961, record industry history was made when Checker's original hit record, "The Twist", re-entered the charts and by January of 1962, it was back in the #1 position making it the only record in history to accomplish such feat. In between recording and touring, Chubby took time to add feature films to his portfolio with the releases of "Don't Knock The Twist" and "Twist Around The Clock". His success continued for years with the release of one dance record after another, with "The Fly" and "Let's Twist Again", for which he won a Grammy for the "Best Rock Performance." Today, Chubby continues 40 years of live performances while releasing new studio music. Cover $95 - $150 plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm shows $25 food/drink minimum).

A dozen singer/songwriters will gather in NYC on Wednesday March 24th at 9:45 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) to participate in a pre-release event for a multi artist, Folk/Americana CD "in my room" produced by D.C. Anderson, to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Scheduled to appear are Sally Fingerett, D.C. Anderson, Claudia Anderson, Hope Nunnery & Steve Tarshis, Dakota Blonde, Victoria Shaw, Lori Lieberman, David Roth, Christine Lavin, Ritt Henn and Modern Man. All the performers have volunteered their services for this special 90-minute concert. CDs available for sale and signing after the event. In addition to the above named performers, "in my room" features Mike Reid, Peter Bradley Adams, Bryce Kulak, Kat Eggleston, Roy Zimmerman, Catie Curtis, Arlington Priest, Kristina Olsen and Teresa Tudury. Songwriters represented on the CD include Bob Dylan, Curtis Mayfield, Cheryl Wheeler, Patty Griffin, Ray LaMontagne, Tom Waits and Bruce Springsteen, among others.(see http://www.inmyroomontheweb.com/ ) All net proceeds of show & CD will go to benefit the New York Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society ). Producer of the CD, D.C. Anderson was the prolific writer/producer/performer behind the successful 1993 benefit CD, "Cabaret Noel: A Broadway Cares Christmas." There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

Nicole Henry gives a fresh feeling to standards and connects intimately with her fans with her personal and funny stories in her show, which will be presented at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - ) on Wednesday, March 24th at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. In the U.S., Nicole has been featured at NYC's METROPOLITAN ROOM; the DAKOTA JAZZ CLUB in Minneapolis; MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD in Pittsburgh; and in her hometown Miami, at JAZZIZ BISTRO and ARTURO SANDOVAL'S. She has shared the stage with Isaac Hayes, Jennifer Holiday, Nicholas Payton, Joan Osborne, Roberta Flack and has performed with Kenny Werner and Tom Scott to name a few. There os a $25 cover plus a $10 dining minimum.

The fresh new group, Bending Threads, will celebrate MARCH IS CABARET MONTH a second time in March when they present their new show, "We Wear the Mask" on Thursday, March 25th at 9:45 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). The vocal group consists of Westley T. Holiday, Kareen Foster, Patrice Bell and Rejinald Woods. A One Night Only performance of the new show will include a special encore featuring Zonya Love (The Color Purple, Broadway) with accompaniment by Tyrone Davis, Jr. Bending Threads is an innovative Cabaret collaborative that seeks to entertain, educate, and cultivate an active Theatrical audience. A Quartet of Four African American theater artists come together for "one-night only" shows to perform a myriad of songs through different perspectives. By using traditional African-American literature and exploring a diverse range of music, the originators of Bending Threads seek to create a new vision for Cabaret and Broadway. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Portion of the cover is going to the HAITI RELIEF FUND.
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Adele Zane will make her THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) debut when she presents her CD release show for "A Stranger in Town" on Thursday, March 25th at 7:30 pm. Adele Zane is among those farsighted vocal artists who proudly revel in diversity. On her third album, A Stranger In Town, Zane has found room for songbook classics as well as classic rock re-workings; pop songs both vintage and contemporary, and even a smartly shaped original tune that fits snugly into the mix. Born in Brazil and raised in San Francisco, Zane attended San Francisco State University's Voice Performance program. A popular Bay Area vocalist, she performed at such lauded nightspots as Fanny's, The Plush Room, and Trinity Place. Relocating to New York in the early 90's, Zane studied with the legendary singer Jackie Paris and others, while also appearing at Eighty Eights, Danny's Skylight Room, CBGB's and The Bitter End. She has since added Birdland, the Iridium and the Cutting Room to her performance CV. There is an $18 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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Cynthia Crane celebrates of the surrender of "the guy who put the Bull in Bull Market, the P in Ponzi": Bernard L. Madoff when she brings back her 2009 hit show "John Denver, Bernie Madoff & Me" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - / ) in in March & April. With musical director Mark Janas, Cynthia once again turns to music and comedy speak her mind - and to make the whole world fun again. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, March 25th & Saturday, March 27th and Wednesday, April 7th & Friday, April 16th, all shows at 7:30 pm. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

Colleen McHugh continues her monthly CALENDAR GIRL series at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - ) and is celebrating St. Patrick's day with her latest show, "BEING GREEN" on Thursday, March 25th at 9:30 pm. Envy, Ireland, money, naivete - the show is a hilarious celebration of the many shades of green. The show includes songs by Irving Berlin, Joe Raposo, Sammy Cahn, Burt Bacharach, Ashman & Menken, Frank Loesser, Michel Legrand and more. Filled with original comedy and improvisation Eugene Gwozdz will be at the piano. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - ) presents soul, jazz and R&B diva Ms. Freda Payne in a very special Tribute To Ella Fitzgerald, Thursday through Sunday, March 25th through 28th with performances at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Ms. Payne, celebrated R&B and jazz vocalist, shot to fame with her #1 Hit, "Band of Gold," and "Bring the Boys Home". Payne, the star of such Broadway shows as Jelly's Last Jam, Sophisticated Ladies and Blues in the Night, conjures the spirit of Ella with her renditions of "A-Tisket, a-Tasket," "Sweet Georgia Brown," "It Don't Mean a Thing." and "Mack the Knife," as well as many other Fitzgerald classics. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

Joy Powell will present her new show "Feminine Standard" at the KRANZBERG ART CENTER (501 North Grand Street, St. Louis, MO - 314-795-8778) on Thursday, March 25th at 8:00 pm. In the show, Joy Powell gives a soulful twist to old standards and new favorites in this new cabaret show inspired by the great women singers of the last eighty years. Including songs made famous by Anita O'Day, Blossom Dearie, Judy Collins, Susan Werner, Ella Fitzgerald and Beth Nielsen Chapman. For reservations & information, go to http://www.LicketyTix.com/

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Artist, musician, writer, singer, dancer, poet, actress, model, healer Sunny Leigh will present her Sweet Feelings CD Release Party at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - ) on Friday, March 26th at 7:00 pm. With music by Sunny Leigh and Barry Levitt, the show features singing and dancing, with male and female dancers, R&B hip-hop, pop rock and funk. A free CD is included in price of admission. Ms. Leigh started in show business when she was a child but grew tired of the grind and devoted over 20 years to dual careers in art and fashion, never losing her love of music. Based on over 1000 original poems penned by Miss Leigh, the show includes songs filled with passion, creativity, honesty and, above all, love. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: KT SULLIVAN & MARK NADLER IN "GERSHWIN...HERE TO STAY"

N.J.: KEY OF SHE AT THE STOCKTON INN

Key of She, a contemporary a cappella quintet with something to talk (and sing) about will appear at STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - ) on Friday, March 26th at 8:00 pm. The group performs original charts of everything from Gershwin to Sting, Bonnie Raitt to The Backstreet Boys, from the ridiculous to the sublime. They opened for Ray Charles, appeared on The Jane Pauley Show, won Audience Favorite and Runner-Up titles at the New York Harmony Sweepstakes, and were one of six finalists in the A Cappella Performance Category of the International Just Plain Folks Music Awards.Their CD - In the Key of She - was one of ten nominated for Best A Cappella Album, Best Cover Song, and Best Female Artist from over 25,000 entries. There is a $15 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists) has announced that their MARCH IS CABARET MONTH CELEBRATION will be held this year at the internationally acclaimed RYLES JAZZ CLUB (212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA) on Fridays & Saturdays, March 19th & 20th and 26th & 27th at 7:00 pm. New England area performers will be featured each night in 1/2 hour sets. Performers appearing on Friday, March 26th include Andrew Celentano, Sara Curry, Eric Larivee and Rich White with Jim Rice on piano and hosted by Dane Vannatter. There is a $20 cover.

Chuck Lavazzi will present his new show "Just a Song at Twilight - Vaudeville Then and Now" at the KRANZBERG ART CENTER (501 North Grand Street, St. Louis, MO - 314-795-8778) on Friday & Saturday, March 26th & 27th at 8:00 pm with Neal Richardson, Music Director and Tim Schall, Director. Everything old is new again in this solo cabaret debut by veteran actor, critic and broadcaster Chuck Lavazzi. He presents a grab bag of comedy, songs and stories from the golden age of vaudeville. For reservations & information, go to http://www.LicketyTix.com/

Local favorites, Shannon Forsell and Brenda Williams, are back together again on Friday & Saturday, March 26th & 27th at 8:00 pm at THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN - 317-275-1169 - ). The gals will present "Siren's of Song", a show featuring music from some of the greatest female singers of all time, from Peggy Lee and Diana Krall to Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald, all backed by Roy Geesa's nine-piece Cool City Band. Tickets are $35 & $45 plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Dinner/show packages are available.

After a very successful run with his, "Marlene & Noel" show at THE TRIAD, John Patrick Hart will go solo with his new show, "Mad About The Boy ... Celebrating Noel Coward" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for one night only, on Saturday, March 27th at 6:00 pm. The year is 1954 and Noel is preparing for his coming Las Vegas 'gig'. He is rehearsing with his new musical director, played by Stephen Cornine, and sings such favorites as: Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Don't Put Your Daughter On The Stage Missus Worthington, Someday I'll Find You, Sail Away and other tunes including including the title song, Mad About The Boy. Directed by Collette Black, the performance includes memories of Noel's opening night at the Las Vegas Sands, during which he also does Edith Piaf, Marlene Deitrich, and even Tallulah. Emulating Noel, John's show should prove to be charming, comedic and melodic. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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Gretchen Reinhagen's "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard" has been invited to continue its run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ). Performances of "Special Kaye" continue monthly, with the next four performances scheduled for Monday, March 1st at 7:00 pm; Saturday, March 27th at 5:00 pm (in lieu of an April performance); Saturday, May 1st at 7:30 pm; and Saturday, June 19th at 7:30 pm. Beginning with the June performance, "Special Kaye" will fall into a regular recurring spot on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 7:30 pm. The extension follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, CA on November 13, 2009 and a three-night opening run at the Metropolitan Room, which was later extended through February 4th. The critically acclaimed show earned Gretchen the 2010 Nightlife Award in the category of Outstanding Cabaret Comedy or Characterization. "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed shows for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard - Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. "Special Kaye" honors the vast library of musical material recorded by, originated by, or written specifically for Ms. Ballard. Audiences have long known Ballard for her work on such programs as "The Mothers-in-Law" but may be surprised to learn of the many great musical gems that she introduced throughout her Broadway and cabaret career. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) presents the NYC debut of Denver's favorite Americana/Folk Trio - "Dakota Blonde", featuring Mary Huckins, Don Pinnella and Tony Raddell, on Saturday, March 27th at 7:30 pm. The trio met through their careers in Music Therapy, working with children and adolescents who are emotionally troubled. The capacity for empathy that must be present for them to do the kind of work they do with young people most likely explains the titanium bond the band quickly forms with their audiences. Performing originals and covers with their unique blend of heart, humor, authenticity and spirit, "Dakota Blonde" has had overwhelming success with four CD releases and enthusiastically received performances throughout Colorado and neighboring areas. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists) has announced that their MARCH IS CABARET MONTH CELEBRATION will be held this year at the internationally acclaimed RYLES JAZZ CLUB (212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA) on Fridays & Saturdays, March 19th & 20th and 26th & 27th at 7:00 pm. New England area performers will be featured each night in 1/2 hour sets. Performers appearing on Saturday, March 27th include Diane Carey, Lisa Kantor, Annie Sharkey, Alanna Woonteiler and Louise Van Aarsen-Koopman with Doug Hammer on piano and hosted by Meryl Galaid. There is a $20 cover.

KITCHENETTE PRODUCTIONS (Lua Hadar & Linda Kosut) and Music Director Dave Miotke present "Cabaret at the Cirque", the culminating concert of students in their Sing Out Loud! Performance Workshop for Singers Master Class series at THE CIRQUE ROOM at THE FAIRMONT HOTEL (950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - ) on Saturday, March 27th at 7:30 pm. The concert features Ann Marie Olsson, Diane Kluft, Joe Cohen, Jonathan Francis, Maria Diamond, Marissa Israel, Paul Arleo, Richard Lee, Sandra Lee and Susanne Richman. Tickets are $12 plus a 1-drink minimum. Go to http://www.kitchenetteproductions.com/ for reservation information.

Multi Award winning Director/Producer/Performer Lennie Watts bring the 2004 Nightlife Award winning, "Under The Covers" series to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Sundays and Mondays in March. "Under The Covers" is a series in which each show features a different artist performing their favorite record album from start to finish. On Sunday, March 28th, performers/covers are: 5:00 pm - Wendy A Russell sings Barbra Streisand's "People"; 7:00 pm - Matt Leahy sings Don McLean's "American Pie"; 7:30 pm - Shaynee Rainbolt sings Fleetwood Mac's "Rumors"; 9:45 pm - Amy Wolk sings Bette Midler's "Divine Madness". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum for each show. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

On Sunday, March 28th, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm and hosted by David Kenney, will feature the music of another person or event from the world of the Great American Songbook. (For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ .) Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. For more information contact: oldisnew@earthlink.net. You are also invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .

CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals) will present their Spring Series "100 Years of Broadway" every Sunday in March, at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830). Over 30 talented singers will perform America's favorite Broadway hits from over the last 100 years. Each night will feature 20 years of Broadway's memorable melodies starting at 1910 and going all the way to the hits of today. There is a $15 cover plus 2-drink minimum for each show. March 28th - 1980 to today "Be Our Guest" featuring songs from the musicals Beauty and The Beast, Into The Woods, La Cage Aux Folles, Les Miserables, Phantom of The Opera and Wicked with Anne Burnell, Paul Motondo, Carolyn Wehner and Mark Burnell, musical director and Tommy Hensel, director. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.

Vocalist Hilary Ann Feldman will present an evening of great songs by some of the greatest women songwriters of the last century at THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761 - ) on Sunday, March 28th at 7:00 pm. She is joined by her Award-Winning Musical director Beckie Menzie. The evening will be filled with fascinating stories and wonderful songs in celebration of women who have helped to shape our Great American Songbook, past and present. Hilary studied the art of Cabaret at the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp, where she had the tremendous privilege of studying from and sharing the stage with cabaret greats such as Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason, Shelly Markham, Christopher Denny, and Barry Kleinbort. Her first solo CD, Taking Flight, with musical direction by Beckie Menzie was released in April 2008, and was named the Cabaret/Folk CD of the Year by CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Tickets are $25.

STERLING'S UPSTAIRS (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-754-8700 - ) will present the return of Alexandra Billings for a one-night only special birthday performance on Sunday, March 28th at 7:00 pm. Bill Newlin will serve as Musical Director. Named BEST FEMALE CABARET ARTIST 2009 by Broadway World last November, Alexandra is a recipient of a MAC Award, 5 After Dark Awards and a Jeff Award. She was also nominated for an Artist Director Achievement Award as Best Actress in a Musical for her critically acclaimed one-woman, autobiographical show-in-song Before I Disappear presented in Los Angeles during 2005. The event is co-produced by Michael Sterling of Michael Sterling & Associates in Los Angeles and Ralph Lampkin, Jr. of the Lampkin Music Group in the Midwest. Call for cover/minimum information.

Acclaimed Cabaret/Jazz vocalist Wesla Whitfield will appear in concert at BUS BARN THEATER (97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos Hills, CA - 650-941-0551 - http://www.busbarn.org/ ) on Sunday, March 28th at 5:00 pm, with swinging jazz pianist Mike Greensill and Dean Reilly on bass. Ms. Whitfield performs the best of The American Popular Songbook featuring the songs of Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Frank Loesser, Rodgers & Hart, Harry Warren, Rodgers & Hammerstein and many, many more. Silo's wine bar is situated in the historic riverfront Napa Mill complex at the foot of main street at The Napa River Inn. There is a $35 cover.

BIRD'S NEST JAZZ at WATERPARK LOFTS (2875 Glascock Street #109, Oakland, CA - 510-534-6163) presents jazz in an intimate setting the last Sunday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Seating is first come, first served. On Sunday, March 28th, the club will present Vocalist Adam Blankman. He is joined by Walter Bankovitch on piano and Clinton Day on bass. In the tradition of Mel Torme, with technique to spare, truly lovely tone and no shortage of creativity, Adam can take a song and turn it on its ear! He delivers ballads with sensitivity and heart and man can he swing! He is also a songwriter, known for his stirring melodies and witty lyrics. $25 cover includes food & beverage. Call for directions.

PNW (Pacific Northwest Cabaret Association) continues their local MARCH IS CABARET MONTH events on Sunday, March 28th at at 7:00 pm at JULIA'S ON BROADWAY (300 Broadway Eest, Seattle, WA). Performers from the organization will be performing 4 songs each. Performers for March 28th include Cheryl Serio, Victor Janusz and Palm Springs' Jerome Elliott and the show is hosted by Arnaldo! drag chanteuse with Daryl Spadacinni on piano. There is a $18 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. For tickets go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ or call 206-334-0513.

Multi Award winning Director/Producer/Performer Lennie Watts bring the 2004 Nightlife Award winning, "Under The Covers" series to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Sundays and Mondays in March. "Under The Covers" is a series in which each show features a different artist performing their favorite record album from start to finish. On Monday, March 29th, performers/covers are: 7:00 pm - Carole J Bufford sings Randy Newman's "Lonely at the Top"; 7:30 pm - Gretchen Reinhagen sings Janis Joplin's "Pearl"; 9:30 pm - Terese Genecco sings Elvis Presley's "Elvis Presley". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum for each show. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

An evening of duets, "Maybe It's Because of Love", featuring Mary Foster Conklin and John DiPinto will be presented at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Monday, March 29th at 7:00 pm. The duo will be joined by Tony Romano on guitar and Skip Ward on bass. John DiPinto and Mary Foster Conklin have appeared onstage together in various guises through the years. They began to experiment with vocal duets last Spring, first at the Caffe Vivaldi and later during the Summer on the fire escape above Highline Park with the Renegade Cabaret. John will play accordion when the mood strikes him. They'll be doing some cool arrangements of the Beatles, the Foo Fighters, Alec Wilder & Fran Landesman, the Bobs, Smokey Robinson and more. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

Francesca Amari, who recent relocated from Michigan to San Diego, California, makes her Palm Springs debut with her critically acclaimed show, "SECRETLY SQUARE: Guilty Pleasure Songs" at BLAME IT ON MIDNIGHT (777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA - 760-323-1200 - ) on Monday, March 29th at 8:00 pm. The show pays homage to guilty pleasure songs from such legendary performers as Johnny Mathis, The Carpenters, Captain & Tennille, Neil Sedaka and more. Originally directed by Barry Kleinbort with musical direction by Christopher Denny, Francesca will be appearing with Palm Springs pianist Joel Baker.

ScoBar Entertainment & BUG:OUT: MUSIC announce that Terese Genecco & her 8-piece "Little Big Band" will celebrate their 1st Anniversary of monthly performances atIRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Tuesday, March 30th with two completely different sets, at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Genecco will continue to headline at the club on the Last Tuesday of every month with Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-Winning performers as her guest stars, as schedules permit. The 1st Year Anniversary show will prominently feature West Coast Singer-Composer-Lyricist Mark Winkler in both sets. Genecco's "little big band" features a who's-who of New York City's finest jazz musicians including Barry Levitt on piano, Lew Soloff on trumpet, Michael Berkowitz on drums, Mayra Casales on Latin Percussion, Tom Hubbard on bass, Sean Harkness on guitar, Cliff Lyons on tenor sax, Mark Miller and Isrea Butler on trombone, and also featuring Kenny Lavender on trumpet and Joe Abba on drums. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

Jimmy Gleason brings his show "Actor Under Fire" to the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Monday, March 1st at 7:00 pm. Additional performances are scheduled for Mondays, April 5th & 12th. The show is a solo performance account of Gleason's enlistment in the Air Force, being sent to Vietnam and then once there, being cast to star in Neil Simon's Star Spangled Girl. Having traveled to over twenty base camps, hospitals villages and to the front lines for over a month to bring this show to men and women in uniform, Gleason tells the story of the effect the tour had on him as well as the stories of the soldiers. There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

Kathleen France brings back her acclaimed 2009 Debut Cabaret Show entitled "Book of Love" to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, March 7th at 7:00 pm; and Sunday, April 2nd 7:30 pm. The show explores the trials and tribulations of dating through song. An avid reader, Kathleen daydreams about her love life being like those in novels, only to find that real life doesn't quite measure up to the stories she reads on the train. Music includes selections from Queen, Billy Joel, Sheryl Crow, Dolly Parton, Sippie Wallace, and others from the Great American Songbook. Music Direction is by Tracy Stark and the show is directed by Lina Koutrakos. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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In her show "Screen Gems", Sarah Rice (the original Johanna in Sweeney Todd) sings songs chosen from film scores sung by or dedicated to stars and their movie roles in the films of old Hollywood at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ). Performances are on Friday, April 2nd at 7:00 pm; Monday, April 26th at 7:00 pm; and Friday, April 30th at 8:00 pm. Jo Ann Yeoman serves as Director, with Seth Weinstein, Piano; Ritt Henn, Bass; and Bobby Sher, Drums. Starting with the silents: Rudolph Valentino (The Sheik), Theda Bara (the original vamp), the collection of stars runs through Helen Kane (the original boop-a-doop girl), Pola Negri (A Woman Commands), Doloris Del Rio (Revenge), Kathryn Grayson (The Singing Bandit), as well as Jeannette Mac Donald and a little Yma Sumac thrown in for good measure, and more. The show features the music of Nacio Herb Brown, Georges Auric, Moises Vivanco, Nino Rota, Jerome Kern, The Sherman Bros., Byron Gay, Ted Snyder and many others. Special surprise guest each performance. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drinkminimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

John Hoglund and Geri Malino present CALLING ALL ANGELS, a special cabaret show to benefit Gregory Kennell at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Saturday, April 10th at 2:00 pm. A musical brunch with Jerry Scott and friends will begin at 1:00 pm. Performers scheduled to appear as of this date are Tom Andersen, Esther Beckman, David Brian Colbert, Joyce Breach, Scott Coulter, Cynthia Crane, John De Marco, Baby Jane Dexter, Lina Koutrakos, Sue Matsuki, Julie Reyburn, Steve Ross, Jerry Scott, Marcus Simeone, Tracy Stark, KT Sullivan as well as some very special surprise guests from cabaret and theater. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.

Aside from presenting some extraordinary talent, Calling All Angels is being produced to raise much needed funds for the ongoing therapeutic process necessary to help Greg Kennell regain motor skills and return to a normal life after almost two months in a coma at St. Vincent's Hospital as a result of demyelinating encephalitis and related consequences. Miraculously, Greg has recently regained the ability to communicate with limited speech. However, he remains paralyzed and confined to St. Elizabeth Ann?s Health Care & Rehabilitation Facility on Staten Island where he receives minimal rehabilitation therapy. Friends and loved ones offer ongoing support but so much more professional help is needed for his rehabilitation - and survival. Gregory Kennell has designed numerous graphic art for albums (Julie Reyburn, Craig Rubano, Marcus Simeone, etc.) as well as stunning logos and ads for numerous magazines, newspapers (including The NY Times, The Algonquin Hotel, etc.) and fliers. He is a gifted artist and craftsman and is highly regarded in his field. Greg also served as a board of director for MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) for several years. There is a $25 cover ($50 VIP) plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

For those who cannot attend and/or would like to make a donation to help, please make checks payable to Geri Malino who is in charge of finances for the soon to be formed Gregory Kennelll Foundation. Checks can be mailed directly to Geri Malino at 54 West 16th Street, Ste. 16C, New York, NY 10011.

MAC Award-winning vocalist Rob Langeder returns with his acclaimed show of 2009, "Any Place I Hang My Hat..." to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) for one performance only, on Tuesday, April 13th at 7:00 pm. "Any Place I Hang My Hat..." is a raucous romp through all-time song favorites - as well as a few lesser-known gems. The show features The Fortune 5 with Musical Director Fortune Esposito on guitar and Rob's special guest Jenna Esposito. In 2007, Rob was honored with a MAC Award for his New York cabaret solo debut: his hand-clappin', foot-stompin' celebration of the gospel of The Great White Way - Broadway Revival. Other recent New York appearances include Words Words Words & Music, The Question W Revue, Private Events In Public Places, Man Of La Mancha and playing Ritchie Valens in the National Tour of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

The 25th Annual Bistro Awards Gala will take place on Tuesday, April 13th at GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB (208 West 23rd Street, NYC - 212-367-9000 - ) at 6:30 pm. More than 20 of cabaret's brightest stars will be honored. Legendary singer-dancer-actress Mitzi Gaynor, a longtime headliner in Las Vegas and the nightclub circuit will be honored with the Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award. Elaine Stritch will be recognized in the category of Extraordinary Cabaret Artist, noting her recent conquests of the cabaret stage. The evening, under the direction of Eric Michael Gillett, will feature performances from most of the Bistro-winning artists and shows and will feature guest presenters singer Klea Blackhurst, comic Jim David, and actress-comedienne Marilyn Sokol. Ticket prices are $45 general admission, $75 for premium seating, which includes a pre-show Champagne reception and preferred seating (two-drink minimum). To purchase show tickets, go to http://www.bistroawards.com/ , or for more information, call 917-239-5467.