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Nesha Ward brings back her cabaret show "I Am..." to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for two more performances, on Sunday, February 7th at 4:00 pm and Monday, February 8th at 9:30 pm, prior to her joining the cast of The Color Purple National Tour for a year. Musical Director is William T. Hall and Lennie Watts directs. The show attempts to answer questions of self discovery. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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 Monday, February 8th at 7:00 pm; Friday, March 5th at 8:00 pm; Sunday, March 7th at 5:00 pm; 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.
NYC: ROSEMARY LOAR IS SWINGIN' THE MUSIC OF STING!
Rosemary Loar brings her new show Sting, Stang, Stung: Swingin' The Music of Sting! to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, February 6th at 7:30 pm; Monday, February 8th at 7:00 pm; Sunday, February 21st at 4:00 pm; and Friday, February 26th at 7:30 pm. Renowned jazz artist/pianist and arranger Frank Ponzio will serve as musical director. Vito Lesczak will be on drums and Mark E. Peterson on bass. What started out as a simple schoolgirl crush has now grown into a serious passion of the highest order for the multi-award winning Ms. Loar, who is the recipient of numerous accolades, including the coveted ASCAPlus Award for Popular Music for the past six years. She conceived, directed and starred in the wildly popular The Alternative Torch series at Symphony Space from 2004-2006. As a recording artist, she can be heard on Sting's soundtrack for the movie The Emperor's New Groove, the cast albums of Chess and Sunset Boulevard and on The Listening Library Series. The release of her fourth album, The Quando Swing, celebrated her return to her cabaret/jazz roots and has been met with critical acclaim. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: SUNNY LEIGH'S SWEET FEELINGS CD RELEASE PARTY
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 Monday, February 8th 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 $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: SONGS OF KANTOR & DORN AT THE BITTER END
"Women of a Certain Age - The Songs of Kantor and Dorn" will be premiered at THE BITTER END (147 Bleecker Street, NYC - 212-673-7030 ) on Monday, February 8th at 8:00 pm. The 50 minute showcase features Emily Bindiger, Margaret Dorn, Carolee Goodgold and Andricka Hall, singing live to tracks. The show is staged by Dennis Deal. The club does not take reservations. There is a $10 cover (cash) and a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: JESSE LUTTRELL'S OLD FASHIONED SONG SALON
Every Monday night from 9:00 pm to midnight, Jesse Luttrell presents MELANGE MONDAYS at LA MEDITERRANEE CAFE AND FRENCH BISTRO (947 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-755-4155). Songs of old and new mix with a melange of the young and old to create an evening of dandy parlour open-mic entertainment. A late night menu is offered until midnight though there is no food/beverage minimum. Dan Daly is at the piano - no cover charge.
NYC: "THE MEETING" - GAY VARIETY SHOW RETURNS TO THE DUPLEX
"The Meeting" is a monthly comedy/variety show presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438). The next event is on Monday, February 8th at 9:30 pm with host Justin Sayre. The shows are a romp through politics, sexual and otherwise, social news, music, skits, and other important life-changing information. It is produced by Adam J. Rosen & Rudy Scala. The February show will pay tribute to the life of Warhol Superstar Jackie Curtis. There is a $10 cover charge and a two-drink minimum. (over 21, please).
NYC: BILLY STRITCH & THE MICHAEL BERKOWITZ BIG BAND
For the first time in New York, singer/pianist Billy Stritch will join forces with the big band of Michael Berkowitz, as part of Jim Caruso's Cast Party's Broadway at Birdland concert series on Monday, February 8th at 7:00 pm at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080). Sixteen musicians, led by drummer Michael Berkowitz, will play the arrangements of Mel Torme, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Steve Lawrence and Frank Sinatra for the multi-talented award-winning performer, Billy Stritch. Billy Stritch is one of the premier singer-pianists on the New York and national jazz and cabaret scene. He has appeared in cabaret venues across the nation as well as concert performances at the London Palladium, NHK Hall in Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro's Municipale Auditorium. In New York, he has performed at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall and completed 688 performances as Oscar the rehearsal pianist in the 2001 Broadway revival of 42nd Street which starred Christine Ebersole. Michael Berkowitz is the Music Director/Conductor for Liza Minnelli, working with her on the Tony Award Winning, Liza's At The Palace on Broadway and in concerts around the world. Michael is currently the Principal Pops Conductor of the Santa Rosa Symphony in Santa Rosa, CA. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
S.F.: REAF PRESENTS: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF ) presents ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2: A Help Is On The Way All-Star Valentine Benefit Concert on Monday, February 8th at 7:30 pm at MARINES MEMORIAL THEATRE (609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - TKTS: 415-273-1620 - www.helpisontheway.org/. This all-star Valentine-themed benefit concert features performers in all facets of entertainment including Broadway, Film, TV, Recording, Jazz and Dance. The Star Studded Cast features stage & screen stars including Susan Anton, David Burnham, Tim Hockenberry, Leslie Jordan, Nick Lazzarini, La Toya London, Maureen McGovern, Rita Moreno, Maria Muldaur, Kim Nalley, Carly Ozard, Jeanie Tracy, Teal Wicks and others to be announced. The show is directed by David Galligan with Musical Directors: Bill Keck and Richard Berent. Producers are Joe Seiler & Ken Henderson. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice. Beneficiaries of this year's concert are STOP AIDS Project and Aguilas. The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation was founded in 1995 by Barbara Richmond & Peggy Ermet in memory of their sons, John Richmond & Doug Ermet, who both lost their lives to AIDS. Tickets range from $45 to $125 & up.
SCOBAR ENTERTAINMENT presents "Tuesdays at Iridium" featuring Stacey Lynn Brass & The Barry Levitt Band at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 ) on Tuesday, February 9th with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Stacey Lynn Brass and Musical Director Barry Levitt have been collaborating and developing material for what promises to be a fresh and exciting evening of music ranging from jazz standards to contemporary favorites. Drawing from many musical styles, Brass’ sound is soulful and rich bringing together her musical theatre roots with jazz, soul and rock & roll. Members of the band include Morrie Louden on Bass, Brian Grice on Drums and Robbie Kirshoff on Guitar. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $20 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: SCOT ALBERTSON AT NEW YORK CITY BAHA'I CENTER
Scot Albertson and the Scot Albertson Sextet will perform at JOHN BIRKS GILLESPIE AUDITORIUM in the NEW YORK CITY BAHA'I CENTER (53 East 11th Street, NYC - 212-222-5159) on Tuesday, February 9th, with sets at 8:00 & 9:30 pm. The sextet is composed of Scot Albertson, vocals; Daryl Kojak, piano; Cameron Brown, bass; Anthony Pinciotti, drums; Sue Terry, alto sax & flute; and Dave Pietro, sax & flute. Scot continually presents new music in each performance including songs included in his recently released 4th CD "With Every Note, A Step...". Scot has been nominated 3 years consecutively (2007 thru 2009) for a MAC Award for Male Jazz Vocalist and his 3rd CD, "Fate Revealed By Design" was nominated in 2008 for a MAC Award for Jazz Recording. Daryl was the recipient of a 2008 MAC Award for Jazz Duo/Group & a 2009 Bistro Award. Tickets are $15.
NYC: JACK DONAHUE IN NEW SHOW "ONE QUIET NIGHT"
Vocalist and songwriter Jack Donahue returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Tuesdays, February 9th & 16th at 7:00 pm with a new show, "One Quiet Night", featuring songs by Burt Bacharach, Jimmy Webb, Blossom Dearie, Donahue himself and other singer songwriters. Jack is again joined by an all-star lineup of jazz talents: Randy Ingram on piano, Erik Privert on bass and Jared Schonig on drums and percussion. Donahue received both the 2008 and 2009 "Best Male Jazz Vocalist" awards from MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets), an Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) award for "Best Male Vocalist", and a Bistro Award. Donahue's last two CD releases, A Small Blue Thing (Two Maples Music) and StrangeWeather (PS Classics), were released to wide critical acclaim. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: STACEY LYNN BRASS & BARRY LEVITT BAND AT THE IRIDIUM
SCOBAR ENTERTAINMENT presents "Tuesdays at Iridium" featuring Stacey Lynn Brass & The Barry Levitt Band at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 ) on Tuesday, February 9th with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Stacey Lynn Brass and Musical Director Barry Levitt have been collaborating and developing material for what promises to be a fresh and exciting evening of music ranging from jazz standards to contemporary favorites. Drawing from many musical styles, Brass' sound is soulful and rich bringing together her musical theatre roots with jazz, soul and rock & roll. Members of the band include Morrie Louden on Bass, Brian Grice on Drums and Robbie Kirshoff on Guitar. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $20 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: SETH'S TALENT SHOWCASE AT DON'T TELL MAMA
Songwriter/director/musical director Seth Bisen-Hersh will present his next Talent Showcase at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Tuesday, February 9th at 7:00 pm. Performers include Alexander Gonzales, Stew Frimer, Andrea Pinyan and Deborah Zecher. Seth serves as the Emceeing Accompanist. The show has a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: FREDDIE REDD SEXTET ONE NIGHT AT BIRDLAND
For a one-night-only appearance, Freddie Redd returns to his native city, bringing his sextet to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday, February 9th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Best known for his score to Jack Gelber's 1959 play, The Connection, hard bop pianist and composer Freddie Redd performed in both the original stage production as well as Shirley Clarke's 1961 film adaptation. A New Yorker now based on the West Coast, Freddie rarely makes stage appearances on the East Coast. Along with Freddie on piano, the sextet features tenor saxophonist Brad Linde, alto saxophonist Chris Byars, trombonist John Mosca, bassist Ari Roland and drummer Stefan Schatz. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
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.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
NYC: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE AT THE CAFE CARLYLE IN FEBRUARY
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) has announced that 2-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole will return, with her musical director John Oddo, for a three-week engagement. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm, with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There will be an additional special Valentines Day performance on Sunday, February 14th. Cover charge is $75 ($85 on Saturdays).
FLA: JOHNNY RODGERS FOR TWO WEEKS AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Fresh from the Broadway smash hit Liza's at the Palace, in which he backed-up Liza Minnelli, 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER Johnny Rodgers is returning to the THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100), Tuesdays through Fridays, February 9th through 20th. The Miami-born Johnny Rodgers is an award winning singer-songwriter who has shared the stage with such diverse luminaries as Paul McCartney, Michael Feinstein, Ann Hampton Callaway and Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Bottom Line, Birdland and The Metropolitan Room. In 2008, Rodgers won the ASCAP Foundation's Songwriter's Hall of Fame Award, the 15th Annual Billboard World Song Contest, the MAC Award and the Bistro Award. There is a dinner show package: Tuesday through Thursday, $90 and Friday & Saturday is $110. Show-only cover is $60 for all performances.
L.A.: SONY HOLLAND AT THE LEFT COAST WINE BAR
Sony Holland brings her show "The Duo ... Guitar & Vocals ... It's Sweet" to THE LEFT COAST WINE BAR (117 East Harvard Street, Glendale, CA - 818-507-7011 ) every Tuesday night in February, with 2 sets starting at 8:00 pm. Call for cover/minimum information.
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NYC: HILARY KOLE VALENTINE'S WEEK AT BIRDLAND FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Acclaimed vocalist Hilary Kole will be performing at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Wednesday through Sunday, February 10th through 14th with performances at 8:30 & 11:00 pm (9:00 & 11:00 pm on Valentine's Day, the 14th). Hilary Kole began her professional career at the legendary Rainbow Room as the youngest singer ever to grace the stage. From there, Hilary co-wrote and starred in the long running Off Broadway hits, Our Sinatra and Singing Astaire, as well as headlined at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, and international venues such as the Umbria Jazz Festival and the Nairn Jazz Festival. Hilary has also performed and recorded with the late Oscar Peterson, Hank Jones, and Michel LeGrand, to name but a few. Her solo debut album, "Haunted Heart," produced by jazz guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli, has earned critical acclaim and a fast-growing local and international fan base. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: AC HALEY WITH THE EFFERVESCENT HOUR
AC Haley will appear at GOODBYE BLUE MONDAY (1087 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY - 718-453-6343) on Wednesday, February 10th at 10:00 pm with her self-styled cabaret, The Effervescent Hour. The show is an eclectic mix of standards, classic rock, Broadway and even some classical and choral offerings. All selections are sung by the petite Ms. Haley who accompanies herself on electric bass guitar. There is no cover, no minimum.
NYC: PAUL BERNHARDT IN "JUST FOR MY FRIENDS"
Paul Bernhardt shares his favorite songs in a new show entitled "Just for My Friends" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, February 10th at 7:30 pm. Musical director is Kenny Vance, with Don Rebic on piano. A respected studio session singer, Paul has been featured on numerous national radio and TV commercials and as a musical guest on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". Mr. Bernhardt has toured as drummer/singer with rock legend Tommy James as a "Shondell". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: LENORE RAPHAEL DUO
MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY continues at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC ). This long-running series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte. Next show is on Tuesday, February 10th featuring Lenore Raphael on Piano with Hilliard Greene on Bass. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.
NYC: ANY WEDNESDAY FEATURES DONNA LYNNE CHAMPLIN
ANY WEDNESDAY, the free in-store concert series that features the best in cabaret, jazz and theater music takes at THE BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC). Performances are at 6:00 pm. On Wednesday, February 10th at 6:00 pm, featured performer is Donna Lynne Champlin. Her new CD, Old Friends, was created in Donna Lynne's apartment with the Broadway singer providing her own instrumental backing. Come and hear her fascinating tale, as well as musical highlights from the CD. No Reservations taken. No cover. CDs for sale after show.
NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH LORGE & SKIPPER
Dana Lorge and Richard Skipper are hosting "Wednesday Night at the Iguana" at 8:00 pm at IGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454 ). Each week this comedy and musical variety show will feature special guest stars. On February 10th, special guests include: Glen Charlow, Jenna Esposito, Jeanne MacDonald, Jim Speake and Maureen Taylor. Other entertainers that show up will be inserted throughout the show as time permits. Barry Levitt on keyboard & John Miller on bass. There is a $12 cover, no minimum.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
NYC: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE AT THE CAFE CARLYLE IN FEBRUARY
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) has announced that 2-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole will return, with her musical director John Oddo, for a three-week engagement. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm, with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There will be an additional special Valentines Day performance on Sunday, February 14th. Cover charge is $75 ($85 on Saturdays).
N.E.AREA: AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC WITH LESLIE LAWRENCE
Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month Leslie Holmes holds an amazing Open Mic night at the AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER (160 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787 ), and each show features a special guest. On Wednesday, February 10th the featured guest is Leslie Lawrence. Tom LaMark accompanies and will be playing for the singers at the open-mic. The show starts at 7:30 pm, and there is an $10 cover charge ($9 cover for BACA members).
FLA: JOHNNY RODGERS FOR TWO WEEKS AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Fresh from the Broadway smash hit Liza's at the Palace, in which he backed-up Liza Minnelli, 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER Johnny Rodgers is returning to the THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100), Tuesdays through Fridays, February 9th through 20th. The Miami-born Johnny Rodgers is an award winning singer-songwriter who has shared the stage with such diverse luminaries as Paul McCartney, Michael Feinstein, Ann Hampton Callaway and Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Bottom Line, Birdland and The Metropolitan Room. In 2008, Rodgers won the ASCAP Foundation's Songwriter's Hall of Fame Award, the 15th Annual Billboard World Song Contest, the MAC Award and the Bistro Award. There is a dinner show package: Tuesday through Thursday, $90 and Friday & Saturday is $110. Show-only cover is $60 for all performances.
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 Thursday, February 11th, at 7:30 pm; 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. SIDEBAR ADVERTISER
NYC: ERICA WATSON EXPLORES SOCIETY'S OBSESSION WITH WEIGHT
Plus-sized performer Erica Watson explores society's obsession with weight, race and class and how black women's bodies have always been subjected to both admiration and ridicule at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Thursdays, February 11th, 18th & 25th at 7:00 pm. Drawing upon iconic images including "Mammy" and "Hottentot Venus," Watson illustrates how media images have impacted her self-esteem as she touches on PETA's "Save the Whales" campaign aimed at overweight women, the "war on obesity," and the controversy surrounding President Obama's nomination of a plus-sized black woman for Surgeon General. The show is a funny, provocative glimpse at the American "fat and sassy" black woman stereotype. There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Reservations at http://www.spincyclenyc.com or 212-352-3101.
NYC: HILARY KOLE VALENTINE'S WEEK AT BIRDLAND FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Acclaimed vocalist Hilary Kole will be performing at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Wednesday through Sunday, February 10th through 14th with performances at 8:30 & 11:00 pm (9:00 & 11:00 pm on Valentine's Day, the 14th). Hilary Kole began her professional career at the legendary Rainbow Room as the youngest singer ever to grace the stage. From there, Hilary co-wrote and starred in the long running Off Broadway hits, Our Sinatra and Singing Astaire, as well as headlined at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, and international venues such as the Umbria Jazz Festival and the Nairn Jazz Festival. Hilary has also performed and recorded with the late Oscar Peterson, Hank Jones, and Michel LeGrand, to name but a few. Her solo debut album, "Haunted Heart," produced by jazz guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli, has earned critical acclaim and a fast-growing local and international fan base. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
NYC: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE AT THE CAFE CARLYLE IN FEBRUARY
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) has announced that 2-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole will return, with her musical director John Oddo, for a three-week engagement. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm, with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There will be an additional special Valentines Day performance on Sunday, February 14th. Cover charge is $75 ($85 on Saturdays).
N.J.AREA: BOB'S BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN
The next performance of BOB's BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE will be on February 11th, 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 for for scheduled for this showcase include Frank Lentz, Caitlin Murphy, Tina Margot, Barry Peterson, Rob Cox, Joanna Latini, Devyn Rush, Tinamarie Nicolo, and more to be announced! Only $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
L.A.: KURT REICHENBACH UPSTAIRS AT VITELLO'S
Acclaimed L.A. Jazz singer Kurt Reichenbach takes the stage to swing songs of love for Valentine's Day at UPSTAIRS AT VITELLO'S (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-769-0905 ) on Thursday, February 11th at 8:00 pm. He is backed by the Jim Cox Trio and special guests will appear as well. Included in the show will be tunes from his latest CD, "Kurt Reichenbach - With a Song in My Heart," which was released in April of 2009, and garnered the prestigious Swing Journal's coveted five-star rating (their highest). There is a $15 cover plus a $13 food or 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY WITH GUESTS TBA
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.
NYC: FRANK UNDERWOOD AT THE PIANO ON RESTAURANT ROW
Legendary pianist/entertainer Frank Underwood plays standards and show music every Friday & Saturday from 8:00 pm till midnight at LA RIVISTA RESTORANTE (313 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-245-1707 ). Located in the heart of restaurant row, this cozy boite serves outstanding Italian cuisine at reasonable prices. Located on New York's Restaurant Row, La Rivista is the perfect destination before and after theater and is termed "a neighborhood gem." No cover, no minimum.
NYC: IN CONCERT WITH TONY GEORGE
Performance artist Tony George will present a night of some unforgettable music on Friday, February 12th at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). The show will take you on a journey through laughter, love, joy, and reflection...with a flair of gay. Tony's new sounds and original tunes include a mix of pop, gospel and other instrumental styles. Featured guests include Broadway sensation Chris Dilley, Will Pailen and Ms. Carllie Jaxen. There is a 15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: HILARY KOLE VALENTINE'S WEEK AT BIRDLAND FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Acclaimed vocalist Hilary Kole will be performing at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Wednesday through Sunday, February 10th through 14th with performances at 8:30 & 11:00 pm (9:00 & 11:00 pm on Valentine's Day, the 14th). Hilary Kole began her professional career at the legendary Rainbow Room as the youngest singer ever to grace the stage. From there, Hilary co-wrote and starred in the long running Off Broadway hits, Our Sinatra and Singing Astaire, as well as headlined at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, and international venues such as the Umbria Jazz Festival and the Nairn Jazz Festival. Hilary has also performed and recorded with the late Oscar Peterson, Hank Jones, and Michel LeGrand, to name but a few. Her solo debut album, "Haunted Heart," produced by jazz guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli, has earned critical acclaim and a fast-growing local and international fan base. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
NYC: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE AT THE CAFE CARLYLE IN FEBRUARY
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) has announced that 2-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole will return, with her musical director John Oddo, for a three-week engagement. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm, with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There will be an additional special Valentines Day performance on Sunday, February 14th. Cover charge is $75 ($85 on Saturdays).
N.Y.STATE: JENNA AT JOHN'S HARVEST INN VALENTINE'S WEEKEND FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Jenna Esposito will be returning to her hometown of Middletown, NY, performing at at JOHN'S HARVEST INN (633 Route 17M, Middletown, NY - 845-343-6630) on Friday, February 12th to debut her newest show, That's Amore: Jenna Sings Love, Italian-Style. The show is directed by Lennie Watts with musical direction by Fortune Esposito, and pays tribute to some of the greatest Italian-American singers of the 20th century. It features songs such as, "Volare," "Mambo Italiano," and (of course!) "That's Amore!". The band includes Fortune Esposito (guitar), David Crone (piano), Rob Broelmann (bass), Brian DeWitt (drums), and Brian Broelmann (tenor sax). This show is a sneak preview of the show Jenna is bringing to Feinstein's in March. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 minimum, with cover waived with $65 four-course dinner.
N.E.: "AND THE OSCAR GOES TO..." CABARET IN TURMOIL, CT
A Cabaret Evening, "And the Oscar goes to...", featuring Michael Jovovich & Dr. Joe Utterback along with Brian Coralian, Richie Kaye, Tony LaVorgna and introducing 16 year old jazz pianist Sam Kuslan will be held at TRUMBULL ARTS COMMISSION, CENTER AT PRISCILLA PLACE (23 Priscilla Place, Trumbull, CT - 203-452-5065 ) on Friday, February 12th at 7:30 pm. Michael devotes his program to Oscar nominated and awarded songs. Tracing the roots of Oscar nominated songs to their beginning, it will feature such favorites as "The Way You Look Tonight," "Over the Rainbow," "Love is a Many Splendored Thing," "Moon River," and "A Whole New World" and other great tunes from the 30s, 40s and 50s, done in traditional style, but with a comic twist.
M.W.: SHANNON FORSELL "WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE?" FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Shannon Forsell brings her special Valentine's show "What Is This Thing Called Love?"to THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN - 317-275-1169) on Friday, February 12th at 8:00 pm (dinner seating at 6:30 pm). The event promises to be a musical valentine and romantic dinner show featuring love songs from the Great American Song Book, Torch songs, and more. Dinner/show package is $75.
L.A.: UPRIGHT CABARET REVUE FEATURES REUNION OF THE TONICS
The Upright Revue at UPRIGHT CABARET at VERMONT (1714 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA) - 310-652-5252 ) presents another exciting evening of song featuring an eclectic mix of artists from stage, record and screen on Friday & Saturday, February 12th & 13th at 7:30 & 10:00 pm. Music Director Chris Bratten and Artistic Director Billy Porter lead a cast of talented performers through a tapestry of song. Scheduled performers include Lindsey Alley (Broadway: Hollywood Arms, former Mouseketeer), Michele Maika Berg (NYPD Blue, Broadway: Les Miserables), Nick Bushkar, Yvette Cason (Broadway: Dreamgirls), Jayme Lake, Michelle Lane (Broadway: Avenue Q), Harlem Lee (Winner of NBC's Fame), Tom Lowe (West End: Cats, Les Miserables), Merrick McMahon, Maurice Murphy (Broadway: 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee), Erica Piccininni (Broadway: Jersey Boys), Dawn Scheel, Ty Taylor (CBS Rock Star INXS), Marcus Terell (America's Got Talent), Talia Thiesfield, Jake Walden, Jennifer Leigh Warren (Broadway: Big River, Marie Christine, Little Shop of Horrors), and Brenna Whitaker with a special appearance and reunion performance by THE TONICS featuring Gene Reed, Cortes Alexander, Kathie Talbot and Michael Patrick Coughlin. Tickets are $25
S.F.AREA: JACK POLLARD & DAN DANIELS AT SILO'S JAZZ CLUB
Jack Pollard & Dan Daniels return to SILO'S (530 Main Street, Napa, CA - 707-251-5833) on Friday, February 12th with sets at 7:00 & 8:45 pm. They are joined by Brett King Cosby on drums. They'll be doing lots of new songs from some of the wonderful artist unfortunately lost in recent years, as well as tunes from their past "unforgettable" show that featured the music of Nat King Cole, Lou Rawls and Johnny Hartman. There is a $15 cover.
S.A.: MATT HURTER AT VILLA PASCAL
VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566) presents Matt Hurter's show "Keep it Country" on Friday, February 12th at 7:00 pm. This Country music icon show features popular sing-a-long cowboy favorites of Roger Whittaker, Don Williams, Brook Benton, Jim Reeves and Kris Kristofferson and Matt's own hit songs. Call for cover/minimum information.
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NYC: NICOLE HENRY RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
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 Saturday, February 13th at 9:45 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. SUPER SIDEBAR ADVERTISER
Maureen Taylor brings back her acclaimed new show TAYLOR MADE: BOB MERRILL to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 for more performance in 2010: On Sunday, February 7th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 13th at 5:00 pm. TAYLOR MADE celebrates the "extraordinary" Bob Merrill who wrote songs from "How Much Is That Doggie In the Window" to "People". Bob Merrill's vast amount of work spans the simple to the sublime, with numerous chart hits, novelty songs, a Tony Award, and Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. The show is directed by MAC Award winner Peter Napolitano, with musical direction by Matt Castle, and accompanied by Joe Brent on guitar, mandolin and violin. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SIDEBAR ADVERTISER
NYC: JERRY SCOTT'S OPEN MIC MOVES TO PADRE FIGLIO
With the closing of CATERINA'S, Jerry Scott will now be performing at PADRE FIGLIO (310 East 44th Street, NYC - 212-286-4310) on Fridays & Saturdays, January 29th & 30th, February 12th & 13th and 26th & 27th in their new PIANO ROOM from 8:00 pm until midnight. Reservations are highly recommended - be sure to as to be seated in the PIANO ROOM when making reservations.
NYC: KAREN FINLEY: THE JACKIE LOOK
Karen Finley, one the most controversial women in performance today, premieres her latest work, "The Jackie Look" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 pm Saturdays at 7:30 pm, January 29th through February 27th. 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. Jackie also makes use of YouTube and views online homages to herself and her family. Since her first performances in the early 1980's, Karen Finely has become synonymous with performance art. She is the recipient of two Obies, two Bessies, and multiple grants from the NEA and NYSCA. 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.
NYC: A MUSICAL OBSESSION WITH FRANK RETURNS
Cary Hoffman's "My Sinatra... A Musical Memoir About Obsession," moves to THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 for a limited 4-performance run starting on Friday, January 15th at 9:00 pm. Additional shows are Tuesday, January 26th at 7:00 pm; Saturday, February 13th at 7:00 pm; and Friday, March 5th at 9:00pm. Through this presentation, Cary Hoffman has turned his highly-rated Public Television Special and concert show, "My Sinatra" into a theater piece about his obsession with legendary Frank Sinatra and the affect it had on him, a Long Island teenager growing up after losing two fathers and moving in with his three studio musician uncles, who played on some of Frank Sinatra's ground breaking records. "My Sinatra... A Musical About Obsession," features over 30 songs that Frank Sinatra sang. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Smarttix at 212-868-4444 or http://www.smarttix.com/.
NYC: JUDY GARLAND LIVE! WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Tommy Femia, the 7-time MAC Award-winning impersonator, continues his 20th season at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with his acclaimed portrayal of the legendary Judy Garland in "JUDY GARLAND LIVE!" with two shows a month, every other Saturday at 8:30 pm through the end of March. Miss Garland's guests for Saturdays, February 13th & 27th TBA. Christopher Denny and David Maiocco serve as musical directors. Tommy Femia made his Off Broadway debut in The New American at The Nat Horne Theatre, and toured the country, as Linus in You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. In Bucks County he appeared as Tallulah Bankhead in the musical Tallulah! and in New York City as Bette Davis in A Very Bette Christmas. He also starred in the hit Off Broadway production of the Drama Desk Award-winning Whoop-Dee-Doo! at the Actors' Playhouse, and starred as Judy Garland in the one-man show I Will Come Back at The Players Theatre. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: JERRY SCOTT'S OPEN MIC MOVES TO PADRE FIGLIO
With the closing of CATERINA'S, Jerry Scott will now be performing at PADRE FIGLIO (310 East 44th Street, NYC - 212-286-4310) on Fridays & Saturdays, January 29th & 30th, February 12th & 13th and 26th & 27th in their new PIANO ROOM from 8:00 pm until midnight. Reservations are highly recommended - be sure to as to be seated in the PIANO ROOM when making reservations.
NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET AT THE BEECHMAN
NYC's longest running burlesque variety show, LE SCANDAL CABARET, will be performing on Saturdays, February 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.
ON RADIO: "AT THE RITZ!" SATURDAYS & STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
Regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can now be heard on WVOF 88.5FM on Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00 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.
NYC: HILARY KOLE VALENTINE'S WEEK AT BIRDLAND FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Acclaimed vocalist Hilary Kole will be performing at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Wednesday through Sunday, February 10th through 14th with performances at 8:30 & 11:00 pm (9:00 & 11:00 pm on Valentine's Day, the 14th). Hilary Kole began her professional career at the legendary Rainbow Room as the youngest singer ever to grace the stage. From there, Hilary co-wrote and starred in the long running Off Broadway hits, Our Sinatra and Singing Astaire, as well as headlined at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, and international venues such as the Umbria Jazz Festival and the Nairn Jazz Festival. Hilary has also performed and recorded with the late Oscar Peterson, Hank Jones, and Michel LeGrand, to name but a few. Her solo debut album, "Haunted Heart," produced by jazz guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli, has earned critical acclaim and a fast-growing local and international fan base. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
NYC: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE AT THE CAFE CARLYLE IN FEBRUARY
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) has announced that 2-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole will return, with her musical director John Oddo, for a three-week engagement. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm, with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There will be an additional special Valentines Day performance on Sunday, February 14th. Cover charge is $75 ($85 on Saturdays).
D.C.: BEVERLY COSHAM AT CENTER STAGE RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER
Renowned vocalist Beverly Cosham will appear at CENTER STAGE at the RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER (2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA - 703-476-4500 ) on Saturday, February 13th at 3:00 pm performing songs from the Great American Songbook including compositions by Cole Porter, Vernon Duke, Hoagy Carmichael, Marilyn and Alan Bergman, Michel Legrand, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, and Yip Harburg. Material by some other composers destined to become standards, including Janis Ian, Amanda McBroom, Barry Manilow, and Michelle Bourman will also be included. Ms. Cosham will be accompanied by Ron Chiles on piano, Danny Villanueva on percussions, John Nazdin on bass, and George Hummel, music director/woodwinds. Tickets are $15.
N.E.AREA: LOVE AT THE WHISTLER HOUSE WITH BOBBI & WILL
FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
IMAGE THEATER is proud to collaborate with the celebrated Whistler House Museum for a Valentine's weekend of romance, wine, and song featuring acclaimed Boston cabaret artists Bobbi Carrey and Will McMillan on Saturday, February 13th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, February 14th at 3:00 pm at the PARKER GALLERY AT THE WHISTLER HOUSE MUSEUM (243 Worthen Street, Lowell, MA - 978-452-7641). Each evening will begin with a cocktail reception inside the beautiful and historic Whistler House Museum one hour before the show, followed by the performance inside the Parker Gallery. The duo will be presenting their hit show "If I Loved You" along with Doug Hammer on piano - performing their hit show "If I Loved You." The performances will include songs of Gershwin, Rodgers, Berlin, Sondheim, Maltby & Shire and more, performed with a freshness almost makes them sound like they were written yesterday. Tickets are $30.
M.W.AREA: HEATHER IN A TRIBUTE TO ROSIE AT THE SKOKIE FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Heather Moran will bring her show "Rosie! A Tribute...." back to THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761) on Saturday, February 13th at 8:00 pm. "Rosie! A Tribute" is a loving and well-told musical adventure spanning the 40 year career of the great Girl Singer, Rosemary Clooney. Heather Moran has created a musical tapestry from the colorful life of Clooney, spanning from her birth in Maysville, Kentucky, through her nervous breakdown in the late 1960's, her mid 1970's comeback, all the way to her death in 2002. Heather is accompanied by Damian Espinosa plus two surprise jazz vocalists. Heather has performed this show at some venues such as Davenports, Maxim's and the Acorn Theater in Michigan, and recently presented it to sold-out audiences at Milwaukee's Wilson Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20-25.
M.W.: STEVEN BRINBERG HEATS UP VALENTINES DAY EVE FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
For a special Valentine's Eve treat, THE CABARET AT THE CONNOISSEUR ROOM (127 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN - 773-327-1919) welcomes the International sensation Steven Brinberg and his hit show "SIMPLY BARBRA" on Saturday, February 13th. The evening starts with dinner seating from 6:00 pm. Slick, polished and professional: that would fit Ms Barbra Streisand, and also Steven Brinberg's wicked impersonation of her. Using her vocal style and mannerisms and range, Brinberg brings the feel of an intimate concert with the lady herself to the stage. The evening truly comes alive when Brinberg, as Streisand, impersonates a series of other singers all of whom have recorded the track Alfie, including Cher, Lena Horne, Bette Davis and Eartha Kitt. Special dinner/show package at $75, $50 show only (limited availability).
L.A.: UPRIGHT CABARET REVUE FEATURES REUNION OF THE TONICS
The Upright Revue at UPRIGHT CABARET at VERMONT (1714 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA) - 310-652-5252 ) presents another exciting evening of song featuring an eclectic mix of artists from stage, record and screen on Friday & Saturday, February 12th & 13th at 7:30 & 10:00 pm. Music Director Chris Bratten and Artistic Director Billy Porter lead a cast of talented performers through a tapestry of song. Scheduled performers include Lindsey Alley (Broadway: Hollywood Arms, former Mouseketeer), Michele Maika Berg (NYPD Blue, Broadway: Les Miserables), Nick Bushkar, Yvette Cason (Broadway: Dreamgirls), Jayme Lake, Michelle Lane (Broadway: Avenue Q), Harlem Lee (Winner of NBC's Fame), Tom Lowe (West End: Cats, Les Miserables), Merrick McMahon, Maurice Murphy (Broadway: 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee), Erica Piccininni (Broadway: Jersey Boys), Dawn Scheel, Ty Taylor (CBS Rock Star INXS), Marcus Terell (America's Got Talent), Talia Thiesfield, Jake Walden, Jennifer Leigh Warren (Broadway: Big River, Marie Christine, Little Shop of Horrors), and Brenna Whitaker with a special appearance and reunion performance by THE TONICS featuring Gene Reed, Cortes Alexander, Kathie Talbot and Michael Patrick Coughlin. Tickets are $25.
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NYC: JENNA ESPOSITO WITH CONNIE FRANCIS CD RELEASE SHOW
FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Jenna Esposito will bring poodle skirts and puppy love back to the big city with a reprise performance of her acclaimed show, "Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, February 14th at 4:00 pm. The show also continues the celebration of the release of Jenna's new CD, a live recording of her acclaimed tribute show. "Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis" is an engaging and endearing time capsule that revisits the musical world one of the most beloved and best-selling female vocalists of the 20th Century. Directed by Lennie Watts with musical direction by Fortune Esposito, the show features a five piece band and backup singers, complete with period vocal arrangements. Jenna explores the ups and downs of Connie's legendary career, her hidden love with fellow teen idol Bobby Darin and Jenna's touching personal story of meeting the great lady herself. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: LILLIAS WHITE MELTS HEARTS ON VALENTINE'S DAY FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Scobar Entertainment and the IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) are pleased to announce Tony Award Winner Lillias White for one night only on Sunday evening February 14th for a special midnight Valentine's Day show. Ms. White will perform an evening that's all about love - the good, the bad and the ugly! Featuring a mixture of old and new Jazz standards, Ms. White will be backed by a 6-piece band that includes Miles Dalto on piano and Patience Higgins on saxophone and flute. The sensational, multi-talented White, recipient of the Tony, Emmy, Obie, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards is currently enjoying rave reviews for her starring role in the hit Broadway production of Fela! now playing at The Eugene O'Neill Theater. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: CRAIG POMRANZ AT METROPOLITAN ROOM FOR VALENTINE'S DAY FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Craig Pomranz will return to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, February 14th at 9:45 pm. With a show that sings of enduring love, passion, lost love, lust Mr. Pomranz promises to produce as many laughs as sighs. The shows will include selections from his new CD "More Than A Seasonal Thing". Musical Director is Stephen Bocchino. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: LISA ASHER IN HER 7th ANNUAL VALENTINE'S DAY SHOW FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ) will celebrate Valentine's Day on Sunday, February 14th at 7:00 pm (doors open for dinner at 6:00 pm) with a special evening, featuring a musical performance from MAC, Bistro & Nightlife Award-winning vocalist Lisa Asher. Ms. Asher's eclectic musical tastes range from Rodgers & Hammerstein to contemporary compositions made famous by the likes of Elvis Presley, Janis Ian and Mary Chapin Carpenter. She has used her passionate, rich vocals to celebrate Valentine's Day in a special performance for the past six years, an event that has become a sold-out New York tradition. Her critically acclaimed one-woman show, Stranded in the Moonlight, recently completed a successful run at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, which garnered her the New York Nightlife Award and the praise of audiences and critics alike for her passionate vocals and witty humor. Lisa has appeared as a featured vocalist and actress in numerous concert and theatrical venues around the country. Recently, she appeared with Tony nominated songwriter/singer Craig Carnelia (Sweet Smell of Success, Imaginary Friends) at a sold out concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JO LAWRY - FRED HERSCH DUO AT CORNELIA STREET CAFE FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Jo Lawry (vocals) and Fred Hersch (piano) team up for Valentine's Day on Sunday, February 14th at CORNELIA STREET CAFE (29 Cornelia Street, NYC - 212-989-9319), with sets at 8:30 & 10:00 pm. Pianist and composer Fred Hersch has earned a place among the foremost jazz artists in the world today. From the late 70's onward as a sideman to jazz legends including Joe Henderson, Art Farmer and Stan Getz, he has solidified a reputation as a versatile master of jazz piano, as well as a relentlessly probing composer and conceptualist. Australian vocalist Jo Lawry at once tests the limits of technical facility and explores the furthest reaches of musical expression. Besides leading her own quintet, Jo has performed and recorded with many notable artists, including Clark Terry, Donny McCaslin, Dr. Lonnie Smith and Kate McGarry. For this unique duo performance at Cornelia Street, Fred and Jo will perform repertoire from the Pocket Orchestra book, as well as exploring some jazz standards and their own originals. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Dinner/show package available.
NYC: GIANNI RUSSO WITH SONGS YOU CAN'T REFUSE FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Gianni Russo returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Valentine's Day, February 14th at 7:00 pm for an evening filled with love songs for lovers! Gianni Russo is remembered most for his portrayal of Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather. His career has spanned over 40 films including such hits as The Freshman, Rush Hour, Any Given Sunday and Sea biscuit as well as television roles in Kojak, The Rockford Files and Prison Break. It's his crooning that separates him from the mob of other on-screen wise guys. His debut CD Reflections paid homage to such legendary singers as Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. These icons inspired him both personally and professionally. The CD released through Triggerfish Entertainment, contains a bonus track where Russo reminisces about the behind-the-scenes drama that took place during the filming of The Godfather. Russo travels the country with his orchestra to sold-out appearances performing the music that has influenced his Life. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: HILARY KOLE VALENTINE'S WEEK AT BIRDLAND FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Acclaimed vocalist Hilary Kole will be performing at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Wednesday through Sunday, February 10th through 14th with performances at 8:30 & 11:00 pm (9:00 & 11:00 pm on Valentine's Day, the 14th). Hilary Kole began her professional career at the legendary Rainbow Room as the youngest singer ever to grace the stage. From there, Hilary co-wrote and starred in the long running Off Broadway hits, Our Sinatra and Singing Astaire, as well as headlined at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, and international venues such as the Umbria Jazz Festival and the Nairn Jazz Festival. Hilary has also performed and recorded with the late Oscar Peterson, Hank Jones, and Michel LeGrand, to name but a few. Her solo debut album, "Haunted Heart," produced by jazz guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli, has earned critical acclaim and a fast-growing local and international fan base. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE AT THE CAFE CARLYLE IN FEBRUARY FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) has announced that 2-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole will return, with her musical director John Oddo, for a three-week engagement. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm, with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There will be an additional special Valentines Day performance on Sunday, February 14th. Cover charge is $75 ($85 on Saturdays)
ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": FEATURE TBA
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
On Sunday, January 31st, 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/ .
N.Y.STATE: EUAN MORTON AT THE CASTLE ON THE HUDSON VALENTINE'S DAY
CASTLE ON THE HUDSON (400 Benedict Avenue, Tarrytown, NY - 914-631-3646 ) presents Euan Morton and his award winning show on Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14th at 8:00 pm. Soon to be starring in Broadway's SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, Euan recently released his debut solo CD, NewClear, and has appeared in concert in NYC at the Oak Room at the Algonquin, The Town Hall, the Metropolitan Room, the Zipper, Joe's Pub and Birdland. A native of Scotland, Euan received an Olivier Award nomination for originating the role of Boy George in the musical Taboo. He moved to New York in 2003 to reprise the role on Broadway, earning Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Award nominations, as well as the Theatre World Award (for Outstanding Broadway Debut). He earned a 2006 Obie Award for his appearance in Measure For Pleasure at the Public Theatre. Most recently Euan was seen on Broadway in the 2007 revival of Cyrano De Bergerac. Show only tickets are available at $35.
N.E.AREA: LOVE AT THE WHISTLER HOUSE WITH BOBBI & WILL
FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
IMAGE THEATER is proud to collaborate with the celebrated Whistler House Museum for a Valentine's weekend of romance, wine, and song featuring acclaimed Boston cabaret artists Bobbi Carrey and Will McMillan on Saturday, February 13th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, February 14th at 3:00 pm at the PARKER GALLERY AT THE WHISTLER HOUSE MUSEUM (243 Worthen Street, Lowell, MA - 978-452-7641). Each evening will begin with a cocktail reception inside the beautiful and historic Whistler House Museum one hour before the show, followed by the performance inside the Parker Gallery. The duo will be presenting their hit show "If I Loved You" along with Doug Hammer on piano - performing their hit show "If I Loved You." The performances will include songs of Gershwin, Rodgers, Berlin, Sondheim, Maltby & Shire and more, performed with a freshness almost makes them sound like they were written yesterday. Tickets are $30.
CHICAGO: SONGS OF LUST, LOSS, OBSESSION & REVENGE FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Valentine's Day is for lovers, but what about the rest of us? Love isn't always perfect and now it's time to sing about it. Which is what the show "Love Hurts: Songs of Lust, Loss, Obsession & Revenge", featuring Tommy Hensel with Cheryl Szucsits is all about. The show will be presented at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Sundays, February 7th & 14th at 7:00 pm. Musical Direction is by Beckie Menzie with direction by Daryl Nitz. An alternative to "traditional" Valentine's shows, the show is a humorous look at some unexplored aspects of the relationship game: lust, loss, revenge and a "healthy" dose of obsession. There is a $15 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
M.W.AREA: HEATHER IN A TRIBUTE TO ROSIE AT THE SKOKIE FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Heather Moran will bring her show "Rosie! A Tribute...." back to THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761) on Saturday, February 13th at 8:00 pm. "Rosie! A Tribute" is a loving and well-told musical adventure spanning the 40 year career of the great Girl Singer, Rosemary Clooney. Heather Moran has created a musical tapestry from the colorful life of Clooney, spanning from her birth in Maysville, Kentucky, through her nervous breakdown in the late 1960's, her mid 1970's comeback, all the way to her death in 2002. Heather is accompanied by Damian Espinosa plus two surprise jazz vocalists. Heather has performed this show at some venues such as Davenports, Maxim's and the Acorn Theater in Michigan, and recently presented it to sold-out audiences at Milwaukee's Wilson Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20-25.
M.W.AREA: FREEMAN & NEWQUIST: SO IN LOVE ... WITH BROADWAY FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Chicago favorites Laura Freeman and Bradford Newquist, with pianist William Underwood, bring together a glittering mosaic of the world's favorite American music with their show "So in Love ... with Broadway" at THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761) on Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14th at 2:00 pm. The musical line-up features some of the best known composers and showstoppers from the past and current musicals. Whether it's the beauty of Rodgers and Hammerstein, the wit of Cole Porter, the tenderness of Jerry Herman, this show captures the full spirit of the American musical. Tickets are $25.
M.W.AREA: CABARET IN WILMETTE WITH PAMELA SUE FOX FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Pamela Sue Fox returns with her show "Can't Help Lovin' That Man of Mine!" on Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14th at 5:00 pm at the AUDITORIUM OF THE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER (3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL - 312-458-0850). Special guests include Ty Perry with music direction by Peter Storms. Tickets are $12.
M.W.AREA: VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL AT THE BIG SHOT
FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
BIG SHOT PIANO LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT (2 South Vail Street, Arlington Heights, IL - 847-670-6890) will host a special Valentine's Day Cabaret show entitled, "Love Makes The World Go Around" on Sunday, February 14th at 6:00 & 8:30 pm. Legendary performers Wayne Richards and Sami Scot will blend two voices and two pianos in this 90 minute showcase celebrating romance. The performance is combined with a special Valentine's Day dinner package. Call for cover/minimum information.
S.F.: SUTTON FOSTER HAS A WISH FOR VALENTINE'S DAY FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
Sutton Foster brings her show "Wish" to the EMPIRE BALLROOM of the SIR FRANCIS DRAKE HOTEL (450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA - TKTS: 927-4636 - http://www.bayareacabaret.org ) on Sunday, February 14th at 5:00 pm as the third event of Bay Area Cabaret's sixth anniversary season. After winning the hearts of Broadway audiences - and her first Tony Award with her knockout performance in "Thoroughly Modern Millie", Sutton Foster went on to win three more Tony and Drama Desk nominations, for her work in Little Women (opposite Maureen McGovern), The Drowsy Chaperone, Young Frankenstein and Shrek the Musical. Foster has created starring roles in five new musicals in less than eight years, a rate which surpasses Merman and Martin! Direct from her sold-out appearances at Feinstein's at the Regency and Lincoln Center's American Songbook series,this multi-talented ingenue arrives at the romantic Empire Ballroom in time for Valentines Day. Tickets are $45.
P.N.W.: "MY ROMANCE ... A VALENTINE CABARET" WITH ARNALDO! FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
"MY ROMANCE ... a Valentine Cabaret" with Arnaldo! drag chanteuse, will be presented on Sunday, February 14th at CENTURY BALLROOM (915 East Pine Street, Seattle WA - 206-324-7263) on Sunday, February 14th at 7:30 pm. The old world Seattle elegance of the renovated Century Ballroom's West Hall on Capitol Hill provides the perfect setting for "My Romance." Arnaldo! will be joined by singer-pianist Victor Janusz and Troy Kendrick on bass. The audience will be serenaded in NY Cabaret Style with classics like "The Nearness of You", "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" and of course "My Romance" by Arnaldo! and Victor. Though romance may be the main theme, the evening's program also promises to be musically varied and diverse. For this special show, Arnaldo! will perform his outrageous rendition of Patsy Cline's country classic "She's Got You" (I've got Your Picture). The elegant cafe seating arrangement is ideally designed for intimate dining. Dinner/show tickets are $50. A limited number of show-only seats are available at $20.
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NYC: JESSE LUTTRELL'S OLD FASHIONED SONG SALON
Every Monday night from 9:00 pm to midnight, Jesse Luttrell presents MELANGE MONDAYS at LA MEDITERRANEE CAFE AND FRENCH BISTRO (947 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-755-4155). Songs of old and new mix with a melange of the young and old to create an evening of dandy parlour open-mic entertainment. A late night menu is offered until midnight though there is no food/beverage minimum. Dan Daly is at the piano - no cover charge.
NYC: DARREN WILLIAMS SINGS THE PETER ALLEN SONGBOOK
Direct from a tour of Japan, and engagements in his home country of Australia, Darren Willams returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Monday, February 15th at 7:00 pm and Wednesday, February 17th at 7:30 pm with his acclaimed show celebrating the life and music of the man who inspired the musical THE BOY FROM OZ, Peter Allen. His show, "Not The Boy Next Door The Peter Allen Songbook" features songs from Arthur's Theme to I Honestly Love You, Don't Cry Out Loud to I Go To Rio. Dennis Buck will be musical director. Darren explores the songbook of fellow Aussie entertainer Allen, but very much in his own award winning style. He has been honored with the Peter Allen Australian Variety Entertainer of the Year Award and named Best Male Vocalist by his peers at the prestigious MO Awards - Australia's top honors for excellence in live entertainment. To date, he has received five MO Awards and two ACE Awards (Australian Club Entertainment Awards) for Outstanding Male Vocal Performer. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: NATALIE WEISS IN "OFFLINE" AT BIRDLAND
Jim Caruso's Cast Party presents Natalie Weiss in her second concert appearance within a month at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Monday, February 15th at 7:00 pm, by popular demand. This concert is part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series. The concert will feature many of Natalie's Youtube hits, classic pop tunes, vocal impersonations, and songs written and accompanied by her favorite contemporary composers. Avenue Q's Mark Hartman will lead the five-piece band and Titus Burgess will direct. Natalie has performed at venues all over New York City including Birdland, the Duplex, and the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Regional appearances include the Kennedy Center, Pittsburgh CLO, and North Shore Music Theatre. Natalie can be heard on the recordings of Scott Alan's "Keys," Goldrich and Heisler's "Dear Edwina," and on the BMI songbook podcast. Other collaborators include Jason Robert Brown, Andrew Lippa, John Bucchino, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Jonathan Reid Gealt, Adam Gwon, Katie Thompson, Bobby Cronin, Paul Fujimoto, Jeremy Schonfeld, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, Michael Kooman & Chris Dimond, and Jeff Thomson & Jordan Mann. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: JACK DONAHUE IN NEW SHOW "ONE QUIET NIGHT"
Vocalist and songwriter Jack Donahue returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Tuesdays, February 9th & 16th at 7:00 pm with a new show, "One Quiet Night", featuring songs by Burt Bacharach, Jimmy Webb, Blossom Dearie, Donahue himself and other singer songwriters. Jack is again joined by an all-star lineup of jazz talents: Randy Ingram on piano, Erik Privert on bass and Jared Schonig on drums and percussion. Donahue received both the 2008 and 2009 "Best Male Jazz Vocalist" awards from MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets), an Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) award for "Best Male Vocalist", and a Bistro Award. Donahue's last two CD releases, A Small Blue Thing (Two Maples Music) and StrangeWeather (PS Classics), were released to wide critical acclaim. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: CAROLINE FERENCZI IN ENJOYS BEING A GIRL ...SINGER
Caroline Ferenczi brings her show "I Enjoy Being A Girl...Singer" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Tuesdays, February 16th & 23rd at 7:00 pm. The show will feature many familiar standards, pop and jazz numbers, including "Strangers In The Night," "Downtown," "Everybody Loves a Lover," and "I Enjoy Being A Girl." Ms. Ferenczi's show is directed by Gerry Geddes, musical director/pianist Frank Ponzio, and vocal coach is Parker Scott. Fans will know Ms. Ferenczi from her previous one-woman show, "The Many Faces of Love" and engagements at both Don't Tell Mama's and The Duplex. Movie and TV audiences may also recognize her from appearances in "It's Complicated," "Nurse Jackie" and "The Good Wife," among others. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: SETH'S TALENT SHOWCASE AT DON'T TELL MAMA
Songwriter/director/musical director Seth Bisen-Hersh will present his next Talent Showcase at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ) on Tuesday, February 16th at 7:00 pm. Performers include Kaitlin Doughty, Katie Gamelli, Stav Meishar, Kate Mulberry, Emily Pisarra and Timothy Try. Seth serves as the Emceeing Accompanist. The show has a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: ROBIN MCKELLE ONE NIGHT ONLY AT BIRDLAND
Jazz vocalist Robin McKelle performs for one night only, on Tuesday, February 16th at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) with sets at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Robin's fresh approach to the vintage sound of the American Songbook has sparked audiences around the world. With a voice often compared to Ella Fitzgerald, Robin draws as much inspiration from the 1940s jazz-singer sound as she does from Big Band Jazz of the '50s and '60s, and modern pop music. Her latest album, "Modern Antique," is an impressive and swinging follow up to her 2006 debut, "Introducing Robin McKelle," demonstrating her artistic growth and establishing her stylistic identity. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
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.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE AT THE CAFE CARLYLE IN FEBRUARY
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) has announced that 2-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole will return, with her musical director John Oddo, for a three-week engagement. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm, with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There will be an additional special Valentines Day performance on Sunday, February 14th. Cover charge is $75 ($85 on Saturdays).
FLA: JOHNNY RODGERS FOR TWO WEEKS AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Fresh from the Broadway smash hit Liza's at the Palace, in which he backed-up Liza Minnelli, 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER Johnny Rodgers is returning to the THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100), Tuesdays through Fridays, February 9th through 20th. The Miami-born Johnny Rodgers is an award winning singer-songwriter who has shared the stage with such diverse luminaries as Paul McCartney, Michael Feinstein, Ann Hampton Callaway and Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Bottom Line, Birdland and The Metropolitan Room. In 2008, Rodgers won the ASCAP Foundation's Songwriter's Hall of Fame Award, the 15th Annual Billboard World Song Contest, the MAC Award and the Bistro Award. There is a dinner show package: Tuesday through Thursday, $90 and Friday & Saturday is $110. Show-only cover is $60 for all performances.
CABARET EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 17th CLICK ON UNDERLINED HEADLINES FOR MORE DETAILS
NYC: DARREN WILLIAMS SINGS THE PETER ALLEN SONGBOOK
Direct from a tour of Japan, and engagements in his home country of Australia, Darren Willams returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Monday, February 15th at 7:00 pm and Wednesday, February 17th at 7:30 pm with his acclaimed show celebrating the life and music of the man who inspired the musical THE BOY FROM OZ, Peter Allen. His show, "Not The Boy Next Door The Peter Allen Songbook" features songs from Arthur's Theme to I Honestly Love You, Don't Cry Out Loud to I Go To Rio. Dennis Buck will be musical director. Darren explores the songbook of fellow Aussie entertainer Allen, but very much in his own award winning style. He has been honored with the Peter Allen Australian Variety Entertainer of the Year Award and named Best Male Vocalist by his peers at the prestigious MO Awards - Australia's top honors for excellence in live entertainment. To date, he has received five MO Awards and two ACE Awards (Australian Club Entertainment Awards) for Outstanding Male Vocal Performer. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: TRIOS CONCERT SERIES "THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK"
Brian E. Long, Kate Beckman, along with Musical Director: David Barnett are thrilled to bring you "The American Songbook", an exploration of universal and timeless themes in popular American songs at THE MADISON AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH (Madison Avenue at East 31st Street, NYC) on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00 pm. Although, some of the early music had European origins, the songs were popular in the colonies, and some even resurrected in the 19th century. The show features music from colonial America up through the 1950s and 60s. The TRIOS concerts are presented on the third Wednesday of the month through June 16th, 2010. Each concert features a member of the MABC Chancel Choir in a concert based on the trio theme. The concerts span a wide range of music, from vocal trios to trios of composers, from classical to contemporary to musical theater, from light hearted to deeply spiritual. TRIOS is a celebration of vocal music. Suggested donation of $10 to benefit the church.
NYC: TRIOS CONCERT SERIES "THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK"
Brian E. Long, Kate Beckman, along with Musical Director: David Barnett are thrilled to bring you "The American Songbook", an exploration of universal and timeless themes in popular American songs at THE MADISON AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH (Madison Avenue at East 31st Street, NYC) on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00 pm. Although, some of the early music had European origins, the songs were popular in the colonies, and some even resurrected in the 19th century. The show features music from colonial America up through the 1950s and 60s. The TRIOS concerts are presented on the third Wednesday of the month through June 16th, 2010. Each concert features a member of the MABC Chancel Choir in a concert based on the trio theme. The concerts span a wide range of music, from vocal trios to trios of composers, from classical to contemporary to musical theater, from light hearted to deeply spiritual. TRIOS is a celebration of vocal music. Suggested donation of $10 to benefit the church.
NYC: SETH'S TALENT SHOWCASE AT DON'T TELL MAMA
Songwriter/director/musical director Seth Bisen-Hersh will present his next Talent Showcase at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ) on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00 pm. Performers include Jennifer Ambler, Dana Craig, Kay Kaye, Meagan Kenney, Tori Weddell Stephenson and Derek Tatum. Seth serves as the Emceeing Accompanist. The show has a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: JOHN KOPROWSKI WITH MUSIC FROM THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
John Koprowski sings songs from the Classic Rock era (1970s and 1980s) at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00 pm. Songs include favorites by Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Jim Croce, Boston, Harry Chapin, Guns'n Roses, the Eagles and others. Musical Direction by Tracy Stark with a five piece band (piano, guitar, electric bass, drums and violin). There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: LOOKOUT FARM 35TH ANNIVERSARY AT BIRDLAND
The 1974 septet release entitled "Lookout Farm" will have a 35th Anniversary performance at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080), Wednesday through Saturday February 17th through 20th with sets at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. The recording distinguished saxophonist Dave Liebman as a rising bandleader and top-notch improviser. Along with Liebman, the collective featured Richie Beirach on piano, John Abercrombie on guitar, East Indian percussionists Badal Roy and Armen Halburian, drummer Jeff Williams, and upright bassist Frank Tusa. With this all-star lineup and the production values of ECM's award-winning Manfred Eicher, Lookout Farm gained iconic status in modern jazz as it pushed the limits of how far a group could go artistically while still maintaining a definitive identity. For this special four-day run, Liebman reunites with original members Beirach and Williams, and calls upon bassist Ron McClure to mark the 35th anniversary of this one of a kind ensemble and recording. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food drink minimum.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
NYC: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE AT THE CAFE CARLYLE IN FEBRUARY
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) has announced that 2-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole will return, with her musical director John Oddo, for a three-week engagement. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm, with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There will be an additional special Valentines Day performance on Sunday, February 14th. Cover charge is $75 ($85 on Saturdays).
FLA: JOHNNY RODGERS FOR TWO WEEKS AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Fresh from the Broadway smash hit Liza's at the Palace, in which he backed-up Liza Minnelli, 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER Johnny Rodgers is returning to the THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100), Tuesdays through Fridays, February 9th through 20th. The Miami-born Johnny Rodgers is an award winning singer-songwriter who has shared the stage with such diverse luminaries as Paul McCartney, Michael Feinstein, Ann Hampton Callaway and Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Bottom Line, Birdland and The Metropolitan Room. In 2008, Rodgers won the ASCAP Foundation's Songwriter's Hall of Fame Award, the 15th Annual Billboard World Song Contest, the MAC Award and the Bistro Award. There is a dinner show package: Tuesday through Thursday, $90 and Friday & Saturday is $110. Show-only cover is $60 for all performances.
M.W.AREA: ROBERT BREIG FEELS LIKE HOME IN ST. LOUIS
Robert Breig makes his solo cabaret debut with "Feels Like Home," at KRANZBERG ART CENTER STUDIO THEATRE (501 North Grand Street, St. Louis, MO - 314-795-8778) on Wednesday & Thursday, February 17th &18th at 8:00 pm. He will be featuring songs by Burt Bacharach, The Carpenters, and Kenny Loggins. In this show, Robert goes after a warm hearth and mulled wine on a cold winter night, with everyone gathered 'round for a night of contemporary song and story. Carol Schmidt serves as Music Director. Robert has been seen with Olympus Theatre productions of Outcalls Only and sold out cabaret shows at SPOT. He has performed with the West End Players Guild, St. Louis Symphony Chorus, and the Gateway Men's Chorus. He has been fortunate to perform on stage with Ann Hampton-Callaway, Armistead Maupin, Christine Brewer, Jeanne Trevor, and Denise Thimes. He has studied and performed under the direction of Lina Koutrakos, Rick Jensen, Alex Rybeck, Jason Graae, Amanda McBroom, Robert Shaw, and Merry Keller. Call for cover/minimum information.
CABARET EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 18th CLICK ON UNDERLINED HEADLINES FOR MORE DETAILS
NYC: GAY MARSHALL'S PIAF RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Gay Marshall will reprise her concert series, "PIAF: Queen of Heart", at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursdays, February 18th & 25th, and March 4th & 11th at 7:30 pm. The concert series is based on Marshall's CD, Gay Marshall Sings Piaf, La Vie l'Amour. The show is Marshall's original take on Piaf, not the traditional perception of her as a tragic icon. Instead, she presents a versatile powerhouse of heartwarming and heartbreaking emotion, full of personality and humor. She will be accompanied live by a five piece ensemble. The original arrangements by Marshall and Paul Bevan are a modern take on a classical theme. Marshall, who played Diana Morales in A Chorus Line on Broadway and created Grizabella in the French production of Cats, has lived and worked mainly in Europe since she fell in love with French photographer, Jean-Louis Blondeau (Man On Wire). There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: LOOKOUT FARM 35TH ANNIVERSARY AT BIRDLAND
The 1974 septet release entitled "Lookout Farm" will have a 35th Anniversary performance at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080), Wednesday through Saturday February 17th through 20th with sets at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. The recording distinguished saxophonist Dave Liebman as a rising bandleader and top-notch improviser. Along with Liebman, the collective featured Richie Beirach on piano, John Abercrombie on guitar, East Indian percussionists Badal Roy and Armen Halburian, drummer Jeff Williams, and upright bassist Frank Tusa. With this all-star lineup and the production values of ECM's award-winning Manfred Eicher, Lookout Farm gained iconic status in modern jazz as it pushed the limits of how far a group could go artistically while still maintaining a definitive identity. For this special four-day run, Liebman reunites with original members Beirach and Williams, and calls upon bassist Ron McClure to mark the 35th anniversary of this one of a kind ensemble and recording. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food drink minimum.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
NYC: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE AT THE CAFE CARLYLE IN FEBRUARY
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) has announced that 2-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole will return, with her musical director John Oddo, for a three-week engagement. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm, with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There will be an additional special Valentines Day performance on Sunday, February 14th. Cover charge is $75 ($85 on Saturdays).
FLA: JOHNNY RODGERS FOR TWO WEEKS AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Fresh from the Broadway smash hit Liza's at the Palace, in which he backed-up Liza Minnelli, 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER Johnny Rodgers is returning to the THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100), Tuesdays through Fridays, February 9th through 20th. The Miami-born Johnny Rodgers is an award winning singer-songwriter who has shared the stage with such diverse luminaries as Paul McCartney, Michael Feinstein, Ann Hampton Callaway and Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Bottom Line, Birdland and The Metropolitan Room. In 2008, Rodgers won the ASCAP Foundation's Songwriter's Hall of Fame Award, the 15th Annual Billboard World Song Contest, the MAC Award and the Bistro Award. There is a dinner show package: Tuesday through Thursday, $90 and Friday & Saturday is $110. Show-only cover is $60 for all performances.
M.W.AREA: ROBERT BREIG FEELS LIKE HOME IN ST. LOUIS
Robert Breig makes his solo cabaret debut with "Feels Like Home," at KRANZBERG ART CENTER STUDIO THEATRE (501 North Grand Street, St. Louis, MO - 314-795-8778) on Wednesday & Thursday, February 17th &18th at 8:00 pm. He will be featuring songs by Burt Bacharach, The Carpenters, and Kenny Loggins. In this show, Robert goes after a warm hearth and mulled wine on a cold winter night, with everyone gathered 'round for a night of contemporary song and story. Carol Schmidt serves as Music Director. Robert has been seen with Olympus Theatre productions of Outcalls Only and sold out cabaret shows at SPOT. He has performed with the West End Players Guild, St. Louis Symphony Chorus, and the Gateway Men's Chorus. He has been fortunate to perform on stage with Ann Hampton-Callaway, Armistead Maupin, Christine Brewer, Jeanne Trevor, and Denise Thimes. He has studied and performed under the direction of Lina Koutrakos, Rick Jensen, Alex Rybeck, Jason Graae, Amanda McBroom, Robert Shaw, and Merry Keller. Call for cover/minimum information.
CABARET EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 19th CLICK ON UNDERLINED HEADLINES FOR MORE DETAILS
NYC: MEG FLATHER WITH "HOME SHOPPING DIVA"
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, February 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, known to millions as one of home shopping television's most popular on-air personalities, she 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.
NYC: MICHAEL PESCE'S OLD FASHIONED PIANO PARTY RETURNS
Kef Theatrical Productions has announced the return of Michael Pesce's Old Fashioned Piano Party on Friday, February 19th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, February 21st at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Pesce's performing guests at the event include Moriah Angeline (Mamma Mia! Las Vegas), Matthew Gumley (Mary Poppins, upcoming Addams Family), Colin Israel (High School Musical), Zachary Prince (Jersey Boys nat'l tour), Rashidra Scott (Finian's Rainbow, Avenue Q) and Derrick Trumbly (Mamma Mia! Las Vegas). With accompaniment by Michael Harren, the evening of songs will be directed by kef's Artistic Director, Adam Fitzgerald. The Old Fashioned Piano Party is an evening of friends, family and song hosted and performed by Michael Pesce and featuring musical theater performers from Vegas to Broadway. Michael Pesce was most recently seen in New York City as a performer and the musical director for Kef's Artists Rising concert at Theater Row. Credits include: The Student Prince (Paper Mill), My Fair Lady (Paper Mill), The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber starring Petula Clark, (National Tour), The Wind in the Willows (Syracuse Stage), A Wrinkle in Time (Syracuse Stage), The Flood (Prospect), Corpus Christy (kef), A Christmas Carol (Personal Space Theatrics) and extensive regional credits including Guys & Dolls, Music Man, Joseph, Damn Yankees & Forever Plaid. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: PAMELA LUSS RECALLS THE 60S DECADE
After releasing four critically acclaimed albums on Savant/HighNote Records and headlining in nearly every major venue in New York, Pamela Luss makes her THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) debut in an all-new production on Friday, February 19th at 7:00 pm with her show "Swinging the '60s - From Rock to the Ratpack". She will put her personal stamp on this amazingly rich and diverse decade, ranging from the Beatles to Broadway to Brazil and from singer-songwriters to Sinatra. Ms. Luss's performance, commemorating the 50th anniversary of this decade and its unique musical history, will be introduced and discussed by the noted pop/jazz music scholar Will Friedwald. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY WITH GUESTS TBA
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.
NYC: LOOKOUT FARM 35TH ANNIVERSARY AT BIRDLAND
The 1974 septet release entitled "Lookout Farm" will have a 35th Anniversary performance at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080), Wednesday through Saturday February 17th through 20th with sets at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. The recording distinguished saxophonist Dave Liebman as a rising bandleader and top-notch improviser. Along with Liebman, the collective featured Richie Beirach on piano, John Abercrombie on guitar, East Indian percussionists Badal Roy and Armen Halburian, drummer Jeff Williams, and upright bassist Frank Tusa. With this all-star lineup and the production values of ECM's award-winning Manfred Eicher, Lookout Farm gained iconic status in modern jazz as it pushed the limits of how far a group could go artistically while still maintaining a definitive identity. For this special four-day run, Liebman reunites with original members Beirach and Williams, and calls upon bassist Ron McClure to mark the 35th anniversary of this one of a kind ensemble and recording. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food drink minimum.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
NYC: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE AT THE CAFE CARLYLE IN FEBRUARY
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) has announced that 2-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole will return, with her musical director John Oddo, for a three-week engagement. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm, with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There will be an additional special Valentines Day performance on Sunday, February 14th. Cover charge is $75 ($85 on Saturdays).
FLA: JOHNNY RODGERS FOR TWO WEEKS AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Fresh from the Broadway smash hit Liza's at the Palace, in which he backed-up Liza Minnelli, 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER Johnny Rodgers is returning to the THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100), Tuesdays through Fridays, February 9th through 20th. The Miami-born Johnny Rodgers is an award winning singer-songwriter who has shared the stage with such diverse luminaries as Paul McCartney, Michael Feinstein, Ann Hampton Callaway and Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Bottom Line, Birdland and The Metropolitan Room. In 2008, Rodgers won the ASCAP Foundation's Songwriter's Hall of Fame Award, the 15th Annual Billboard World Song Contest, the MAC Award and the Bistro Award. There is a dinner show package: Tuesday through Thursday, $90 and Friday & Saturday is $110. Show-only cover is $60 for all performances.
M.W.: JEFFREY M. WRIGHT IN "THE DANCE" AT THE KRANZBERG
Jeff Wright debuts his new show, "The Dance" at THE KRANZBERG ART CENTER (501 North Grand Street, St. Louis, MO - 314-795-8778 ) on Friday & Saturday, February 19th & 20th at 8:00 pm. Neal Richardson is Music Director and Tim Schall directs. The show features songs from Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz, Sammy Cahn, James Taylor, Jule Styne, Craig Carnelia, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Elton John. Jeff is a regular on the St. Louis cabaret and theatre scene. He has appeared in showcases at The Sheldon, Jazz at the Bistro, Tower Grove Abbey, The Gaslight Theatre, The Cabaret at Savor, The Basement, and Rockcliffe Mansion in Hannibal. His solo cabaret debut, A Night with Mr. Wright, played to sold-out audiences at the Kranzberg Arts Center in February and March of 2009. For Tickets/Reservations see http://www.LicketyTix.com
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NYC: KIM SMITH in MORPHIUM AT DON'T TELL MAMA
2009 Bistro Award Winner and 2009 MAC Award Nominee Kim Smith charts a dark and whimsical path through the arrivals and departures of a neo-Weimar, musical misfit in "Morphium;" his latest sauntering jaunt through life's shadowy alleyways at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 with performances on Saturday, February 20th at 6:00 pm; and Saturday, March 27th at 6:00 pm. Jerry Steichen accompanies on piano, Christian Coulson directs. Singing in German, French and English, Australia native Smith has chosen a compelling international collection of songs to showcase his extraordinary range as singer and actor, reinterpreting works by Weimar-era composers, and modern-day artists alike, including: Friedrich Hollaender, Mischa Spoliansky, Rudolph Nelson, The Supremes, Kylie Minogue, The Divinyls, Harold Arlen and others. Morphium was originally commissioned by the Neue Galerie's Cafe Sabarsky as part of their March, 2009 season. After enjoying a sold-out debut at the Sabarsky, Morphium has since toured to Melbourne's Butterfly Club in a limited run, before returning to New York's iconic cabaret and alternative performance melting pot, Joe's Pub at the Public Theatre, in July 2009. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: CAIT DOYLE TAKES ON THE LAW AND WINS
2009 MAC AWARD winner Cait Doyle returns in 2010 with her new show The Mess: Law & (Dis)order at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438) on Saturday, February 20th at 9:30 pm. The show tells the tale of how the Mess went up against the law, and the Mess won. It will also lightly touch upon facing eviction, meeting Chuck from Gossip Girl, suppositories, & more, featuring a slew of new Mess music from Cunningham & Salzman (I Love You, Because), Bogner, Faucher and Snow (Hey, You Know What Movie..), etc. The show is musically directed by Vince Peterson, directed by MAC & Bistro award winning Jonathan Whitton, and features cellist Dan Delaney. Opening acts from comedienne Annie Barry (February 5th) and veteran writer of Cheers & Seinfeld Tom Leopold (February 20th) are also featured. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET AT THE BEECHMAN
NYC's longest running burlesque variety show, LE SCANDAL CABARET, will be performing on Saturdays, February 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.
NYC: KAREN FINLEY: THE JACKIE LOOK
Karen Finley, one the most controversial women in performance today, premieres her latest work, "The Jackie Look" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) Saturdays at 7:30 pm, through February 27th. 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. Jackie also makes use of YouTube and views online homages to herself and her family. Since her first performances in the early 1980's, Karen Finely has become synonymous with performance art. She is the recipient of two Obies, two Bessies, and multiple grants from the NEA and NYSCA. 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.
ON RADIO: "AT THE RITZ!" SATURDAYS & STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
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Regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can now be heard on WVOF 88.5FM on Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00 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.
NYC: LOOKOUT FARM 35TH ANNIVERSARY AT BIRDLAND
The 1974 septet release entitled "Lookout Farm" will have a 35th Anniversary performance at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080), Wednesday through Saturday February 17th through 20th with sets at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. The recording distinguished saxophonist Dave Liebman as a rising bandleader and top-notch improviser. Along with Liebman, the collective featured Richie Beirach on piano, John Abercrombie on guitar, East Indian percussionists Badal Roy and Armen Halburian, drummer Jeff Williams, and upright bassist Frank Tusa. With this all-star lineup and the production values of ECM's award-winning Manfred Eicher, Lookout Farm gained iconic status in modern jazz as it pushed the limits of how far a group could go artistically while still maintaining a definitive identity. For this special four-day run, Liebman reunites with original members Beirach and Williams, and calls upon bassist Ron McClure to mark the 35th anniversary of this one of a kind ensemble and recording. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food drink minimum.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
NYC: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE AT THE CAFE CARLYLE IN FEBRUARY
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) has announced that 2-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole will return, with her musical director John Oddo, for a three-week engagement. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm, with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There will be an additional special Valentines Day performance on Sunday, February 14th. Cover charge is $75 ($85 on Saturdays).
FLA: JOHNNY RODGERS FOR TWO WEEKS AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Fresh from the Broadway smash hit Liza's at the Palace, in which he backed-up Liza Minnelli, 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER Johnny Rodgers is returning to the THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100), Tuesdays through Fridays, February 9th through 20th. The Miami-born Johnny Rodgers is an award winning singer-songwriter who has shared the stage with such diverse luminaries as Paul McCartney, Michael Feinstein, Ann Hampton Callaway and Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Bottom Line, Birdland and The Metropolitan Room. In 2008, Rodgers won the ASCAP Foundation's Songwriter's Hall of Fame Award, the 15th Annual Billboard World Song Contest, the MAC Award and the Bistro Award. There is a dinner show package: Tuesday through Thursday, $90 and Friday & Saturday is $110. Show-only cover is $60 for all performances.
NYC: ENDLESS EIGHTIES AT THE SKOKIE THEATRE
Three Cat Productions celebrates synthesizers and big hair with "Endless Eighties" at THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761 ) on Saturday, February 20th, at 8:00 pm. From the great broadway musics including Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera to remarkable pop hits of Cyndi Lauper and Depeche Mode, the Endless Eighties will take you on a trip down memory lane. Performers include cabaret favorites Rob Dorn and Melissa Young, and Mark Burnell on the piano. Tickets are $25.
M.W.AREA: BEVY OF STARS CELEBRATE 10TH YEAR CELEBRATION
Morris Live! in Association with Lampkin Music Group presents "10th Year Celebration - Thank You South Bend" marking the 10th anniversary of the restoration of the MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN) on Saturday, February 20th at 7:00 pm. This special "Thank You South Bend" free show will feature talents from the many types of entertainment that have graced the stage of the Morris over it's history; from Classical to Broadway; Jazz to Celtic and R&B/Motown; with nationally known performing acts who live here in the Michiana region, such as Junior Walker & The All Star Band with Veteran All Star Band member Darryl Buchanan; Doni Hagen; Saxophonist Danny Lerman; Rebecca Wilson and the Maroon Jazz Choir; Violinist Thomas Huntington; Cellist Austin Huntington; Nikita Abrosimo; John Banes; Justin Williams,; South Bend Symphony Choir member Professor Tuck Langland; John Kennedy & Kennedy's Kitchen with Celtic Dance; and a special appearance by Chicago based jazz singer, Spider Saloff. Mayor Stephen Luecke will make a special appearance. Hosted by SUNNY 101.5 radio personality Tori James, former WSBT news anchor Mike Collins, St. Joseph County Treasurer Sean Coleman, and South Bend City Councilman David Varner. The show is produced and directed by Ralph Lampkin, Jr. The event is sponsored by CW25, Duley Press, MusicFactoryDirect.com, and Trios Restaurant & Jazz Club. Originally built in 1921, The Morris is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and completed a restoration and renovation process in 2000 with a completely new stage house and the interior restored to its original vaudeville splendor. The theater hosts a wide variety of concerts, national Broadway touring musicals, symphony, dance, comedians, and is home to the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and Broadway Theatre League. Tickets are free for the event and are available to be picked up at the Morris Box Office.
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NYC: ROSEMARY LOAR IS SWINGIN' THE MUSIC OF STING!
Rosemary Loar brings her new show Sting, Stang, Stung: Swingin' The Music of Sting! to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, February 21st at 4:00 pm; and Friday, February 26th at 7:30 pm. Renowned jazz artist/pianist and arranger Frank Ponzio will serve as musical director. Vito Lesczak will be on drums and Mark E. Peterson on bass. What started out as a simple schoolgirl crush has now grown into a serious passion of the highest order for the multi-award winning Ms. Loar, who is the recipient of numerous accolades, including the coveted ASCAPlus Award for Popular Music for the past six years. She conceived, directed and starred in the wildly popular The Alternative Torch series at Symphony Space from 2004-2006. As a recording artist, she can be heard on Sting's soundtrack for the movie The Emperor's New Groove, the cast albums of Chess and Sunset Boulevard and on The Listening Library Series. The release of her fourth album, The Quando Swing, celebrated her return to her cabaret/jazz roots and has been met with critical acclaim. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: ZIEGFELD SOCIETY PRESENTS SONGS OF OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN
Amy Asch, archivist and researcher, will bring to life the journey of four hit songs written by Oscar Hammerstein II at the COUNCIL SENIOR CENTER (241 West 72nd Street - 2nd Floor, NYC - 212-362-7233 ) on Sunday, February 21st from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Ms Asch has complied and annotated The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II. Ms. Asch will be assisted by four wonderful singers and with Mark York at the piano. The show, The Journey of a Musical Masterpiece, is presented by The Ziegfeld Society (http://www.ziegfeldsociety.com/ ). There will be refreshments after the presentation. $5 suggested donation.
NYC: MONDAY OFF ON SUNDAY AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
The jazz vocal group MONDAY OFF will present their "Beautiful Baby Concert" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ) for one night only on Sunday, February 21st at 9:30 pm. The group's members - Amy Cervini, Melissa Dye, Richard Roland, Raymond Sage - successfully combine the sounds of the vocal groups of the big-band era with Broadway sensibilities and contemporary harmonies creating their own brand of Broadway Jazz, exploring everything from standards to not-so standards to vocalese to adapting tunes from musical theatre to their harmonic styles. There is a $20 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": FEATURE TBA
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On Sunday, January 31st, 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/ .
N.E.: CONCORA ON THE TOWN! PRESENTS "IF YOU ASK ME..."
CONCORA On the Town! presents "If you ask me..." at TheaterWorks ( 233 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT - TKTS: 860-224-7500 - http://www.concora.org/ ) on Sunday, February 21st at 7:30 pm. For decades, renowned advice columnist Ann Landers answered countless letters from lovelorn teens, confused couples and a multitude of others. Taking its cue from Ms. Landers, the "star" of "The Lady With All the Answers", currently playing at TheaterWorks, CONCORA On the Town! will entertain you on the set of the play, with songs about advice both solicited... and unsolicited! CONCORA On the Town! will explore through music what Ann Landers covered so colorfully in her advice column: the perils of family relationships, husband and wife interactions, finding or losing a boyfriend, problems with co-workers, and even the importance of fitness. Songs will be culled from popular music, movies, the Broadway stage, and jazz, and will include "You Better Shop Around" (the Miracles), "Route 66" (Nat King Cole), "You've Got to be Carefully Taught"(Rogers and Hammerstein's South Pacific), "Children Will Listen" (Sondheim's Into the Woods), "Accentuate the Positive" (Johnny Mercer), as well as other selections by Paul Simon, Charlie Chaplin, Irving Berlin, and Burt Bacharach. Brian Patton is Artistic Director of CONCORA On the Town! All tickets are $30.
L.A.: SPOTLIGHT CABARET AT CAFE METROPOL
Spotlight Cabaret, produced by Aaron Jacobs, will be performing at CAFE METROPOL (923 East Third Street, Los Angeles, CA - 213-613-1537 ) on Sunday, February 21st at 6:30 pm. Spotlight Cabaret brings old cabaret-style to new creative heights while still retaining the charm and romance of cabaret's late 1800s Parisian ancestry. Thematically designed, each show offers a unique experience exploring songs of all genres and styles, from musical theatre to jazz to contemporary. Spotlight Cabaret inspires 14 singers to collaborate with a trio consisting of a bass, sax and piano, led by musical director David Olivas. Tickets are $15 or $12 with a reservation at tix@spotlightcabaret.com
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Cabaret veteran Ricky Ritzel brings back his show "Hysterical Blondness" in 2010 to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ) for one night only on Monday, February 22nd at 9:30 pm. Ritzel has been a fixture on the nightclub and cabaret scene in NYC for 30 years and has received a multitude of Cabaret awards, including 13 Manhattan Association of Clubs Awards in 8 different categories. He has performed all over the USA as well as London and Paris. An accomplished solo performer, Ricky has also accompanied such greats as Vivian Blaine, Ruth Warrick, Arthur Prysock, Varla Jean Merman, Julie Wilson, Lenora Nemetz and Miss Coco. With famed Chicago jazz vocalist Spider Saloff, Ricky created several award winning revues such as "1938", which was recorded on the Kopathetics label, "Porgy & Bess: a Cabaret Concert" and "Ira and Others".His performance as Jimmy Durante in "Schnozzola!" earned him critical raves and numerous awards. The show is written by Ricky Ritzel and Jim Luzar, and directed by Mr. Luzar. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: TYLER PHILLIPS & SAMUEL SALMOND: PARTY AT OUR PLACE
Roommates Samuel Salmond and Tyler Phillips trek across the Williamsburg Bridge from their wee Bushwick apartment to host an evening of original tunes by some of NYC's most exciting young writers at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ) on Monday, February 22nd at 9:30 pm. A talented group of NYC vocalists will rock the club with a wide variety of pieces by Andrew Heyman, Sebastian Fabal, Jacob Yandura, Kellen Blair and the hosts themselves. Tyler Phillips Music, in association with Kamelrock Productions, present this third concert in the Name 'N Lights Cabaret Series, dedicated to promoting the new works of theatre writers. There is a $7 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: DAVID BUSKIN & ROBIN BATTEAU TOGETHER AGAIN AT LAST
After a thirteen-year hiatus, David Buskin & Robin Batteau are back on the road again, performing on Monday, February 22nd at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ). David Buskin and Robin Batteau evoke a wide range of emotions in their audiences, ranging from light-hearted amusement at "ESPN", or the pun-filled "Death in Venice", to a gentle sense of loss expressed by their beautiful ballad for the late Kate Wolf, "Never Cry Wolf". As professional jingle writers, Buskin & Batteau's voices and tunes have been heard in almost every American household. They've had audiences listening "to the heartbeat of America", living "in a Burger King Town" and climbing "all aboard Amtrak". The popular duo also brings their unique style and sound to the stage and the audience has come to expect the unexpected whenever David and Robin perform. They have just put the finishing touches on their long-anticipated new CD, "Red Shoes and Golden Hearts" to be released by Nouveau Retro Media on May 1. In their new album and in their performances, they continue to offer their audiences. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drinkminimum.
NYC: KATIE THOMPSON & FRIENDS IN CONCERT AT BIRDLAND
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present singer/songwriter Katie Thompson & Friends on Monday, February 22nd at 7:00 pm at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 ) as part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series. The evening will include, among other original material, songs from Thompson's musical R.R.R.E.D, sung by the composer and a bevy of Broadway performers, who will be announced at a later date. Katie Thompson is a critically acclaimed recording artist and musical theatre performer, having appeared in Giant (Signature Theatre), Ripper (NAMT), R.R.R.E.D. (NYMF & The Grove Theatre in LA), The Lighthouse Project, Piece (NAMT). Katie's new album "Private Page" is currently being digitally released 2 tracks at a time for 6 months. Most recently her music was featured on "So You Think You Can Dance?" in America and Canada. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: RAVEN O SPENDS ONE NIGHT WITH YOU
Raven O will performs his one-man show, One Night With You - an autobiographical look at his life in story and song - at THE BLEEKER STREET THEATER (45 Bleecker Street, NYC - TKTS: http://www.telecharge.com/ ) on Tuesdays, February 23rd & March 2nd at 8:00 pm. Known worldwide for his starring role in Cirque Du Soleil's Zumanity, Raven O is a master at captivating audiences. On stage, he is the son of the devil one minute, a soul wrenching swan singer the next. His performances are fearless, provocative and often times off-the-wall. Already at the age of 7, Raven O knew his hometown of Oahu, Hawaii was too small for him. He had his sights on the Big Apple. At 18, he entered and won a dance contest with a first place prize being a roundtrip ticket to New York City. He later learned the organizers did not have enough money to cover a return trip. They offered Raven O a one-way ticket and he took it - never looking back. He soon became a fixture in the East Village club world. He sung in dark, seedy underground cabarets and burlesque theatre houses. His notoriety grew when he began touring with Sylvain Sylvain of The New York Dolls. Cirque Du Soleil was a major turning point for the performer. After being recommended by his best friend Joey Arias, the troupe invited Raven O to host their Zumanity show in Las Vegas. In 2007, after three long years in Las Vegas, Raven O returned to his love - New York City - to host Andre Balaz's 50th birthday party. Simon Hammerstein, grandson of Oscar Hammerstein, happened to be in the audience and after the show, he invited Raven O to mc his downtown theatre, The Box. Raven O is currently preparing to release his first musical cd this summer. He will preview the album this spring with a special pre-release of "Heaven", a cover of the classic Psychedelic Furs song. Tickets are $21.50 - group rates available. SUPER SIDEBAR ADVERTISER
NYC: NEW CABARET SERIES AT THE COPPER ROOM AT COMIX
Kearns Artist Services and COMIX have announced a new cabaret series, entitled "Out of the Ensemble" to be presented at the new COPPER ROOM AT COMIX (353 West 14th Street, NYC - 212-524-2500 ). The first performance of this new monthly series will be on Tuesday, February 23rd at 8:00 pm and will feature performers from current and past Broadway shows and national tours. This month will feature Sarah Jane Everman (Shrek, Wicked), Raymond J. Lee (Mamma Mia!, Two Gentlemen of Verona), Erin Quill (Avenue Q, The Kind and I - National Tour), and Paul Oakley Stovall (Rent - National Tour). 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.
NYC: CASEY GENSLER: NOTHING'S WRONG
Casey Gensler brings his show "Nothing's Wrong" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ) on Tuesday, February 23rd and Sunday, February 28th, both shows at 7:00 pm. The show is the sequel to Casey's previous show at the Beechman titled "Nothings's Wrong Today." This solo, unplugged event will deliver an assortment of musical styles from pop to folk all arranged and performed on guitar by Casey himself. There is a $6 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: HAL GALPER TRIO AT BIRDLAND
The Hal Galper Trio will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 ) for one night only on Tuesday, February 23rd, with sets at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. With over 82 recordings to his credit, 20 as a leader in his own right, Grammy winning pianist and composer Hal Galper is best known for his work with Chet Baker, Connonball Adderley, John Scofield and the Phil Woods Quintet. His recordings as a leader with Mike and Randy Brecker are considered among the best. Hal has also anchored such bands as The Slide Hampton Quartet, The Lee Konitz Duo, The Stan Getz Quartet and many others. Along with his well-established career in education, Hal maintains an active touring schedule with his trio. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JOAN RIVERS RETURNS WITH STAND UP ACT TO 42ND STREET
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 Tuesday, February 23rd at 9:00 pm; and Thursday, February 25th at 9:00 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. One of the hardest working women in show business, she is a best-selling author, Tony-nominated actress, playwright, screenwriter, motion picture director, Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host, jewelry designer, business woman and mother to "what's-her-name" Melissa. 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.
NYC: CAROLINE FERENCZI IN ENJOYS BEING A GIRL ...SINGER
Caroline Ferenczi brings her show "I Enjoy Being A Girl...Singer" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Tuesdays, February 16th & 23rd at 7:00 pm. The show will feature many familiar standards, pop and jazz numbers, including "Strangers In The Night," "Downtown," "Everybody Loves a Lover," and "I Enjoy Being A Girl." Ms. Ferenczi's show is directed by Gerry Geddes, musical director/pianist Frank Ponzio, and vocal coach is Parker Scott. Fans will know Ms. Ferenczi from her previous one-woman show, "The Many Faces of Love" and engagements at both Don't Tell Mama's and The Duplex. Movie and TV audiences may also recognize her from appearances in "It's Complicated," "Nurse Jackie" and "The Good Wife," among others. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: JOHN STANDING AT THE CAFE CARLYLE WITH 2-WEEK RUN
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 ) has announced that Britain's John Standing will be performing an evening of Noel Coward in a two-week engagement, starting on Tuesday, February 23rd through Saturday, March 6th. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm. Cover charge is $75.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
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NYC: TOM WOPAT AND "LOVE SWINGS" AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Broadway, television and music star Tom Wopat returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ) on Wednesday & Thursday, February 24th & 25th at 9:45 pm to perform his show "Love Swings". He will present his own interpretation of songs like "But Not for Me", "That's Life" and "2 Grey Rooms". The Tony nominated singer and actor recently came out with his eighth studio album, Consider it Swung. While many know him best for his role as Luke Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard, Tom Wopat got his start on Broadway in the musical I LOVE MY WIFE in 1977 and has never strayed very far from the theatre. He appeared in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN opposite Bernadette Peters, in stage revivals of CHICAGO and 42ND STREET and more recently in David Mamet's GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: LOU DONALDSON ORGAN QUARTET AT BIRDLAND
Alto saxophonist "Sweet Poppa" Lou Donaldson brings his organ quartet to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 ) Wednesday through Saturday, February 24th through 27th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Donaldson was known as a bebopper and disciple of Charlie Parker when he recorded with Thelonious Monk in 1952, before joining a distinctive version of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers along with trumpeter Clifford Brown. He began to forge a more personal path when he found commercial success and even a few jukebox hits with organ groups led by Big John Patton and others. Since the 1970's, Donaldson's signature has been that unique combination of bebop and funky soul that only his particular career path could have produced. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: JOHN STANDING AT THE CAFE CARLYLE WITH 2-WEEK RUN
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 ) has announced that Britain's John Standing will be performing an evening of Noel Coward in a two-week engagement, starting on Tuesday, February 23rd through Saturday, March 6th. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm. Cover charge is $75.
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
CHI: "MARLENE MUZIK" AT KATERINA'S TO BENEFIT ABT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
A Benefit performance of "Marlene Muzik" for the American Blues Theater Company will be presented on Wednesday, February 24th from 8:00 to midnight at KATERINA'S CLUB (1920 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL - 773-348-7592 ). Award wining Cabaret artists Suzanne Petri and Bob Moreen and award winning actor Bob Breuler as Noel Coward plus members of American Blues Theater are featured in the show. Proceeds go to ABT, donations and raffle items are accepted as well. There is a $20 cover.
L.A.: CABARET WEST PRESENTS RICK'S PICKS
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
Les Traub, for CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/ ), presents "RICK's PICKS", a monthly series of evenings hosted by Rick Starr at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 ) on Wednesday, February 24th at 9:00 pm. Chosen by Rick to appear are Andrea Marcovicci, Shawn Ryan, Beth Malone, Scotch Ellis Loring, Jeffrey Rockwell & J.D.Kessler, Babbie Green, Lee Lessack, Stephen Foster & Chuck Pelletier, Shelly Goldstein, Clifford Bell, Mitch Kaplan, Daniel Datzer, Shane Scheel, Michael Cline, David Pevsner. Musical direction by Shelly Markham. These evenings are an opportunity for artists to assist Rick in presenting the type of show that he appreciates most: wonderful performers singing great songs. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink or dinner minimum.
CABARET EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 25th CLICK ON UNDERLINED HEADLINES FOR MORE DETAILS
NYC: TOM WOPAT AND "LOVE SWINGS" AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Broadway, television and music star Tom Wopat returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ) on Thursday, February 25th at 9:45 pm to perform his show "Love Swings". He will present his own interpretation of songs like "But Not for Me", "That's Life" and "2 Grey Rooms". The Tony nominated singer and actor recently came out with his eighth studio album, Consider it Swung. While many know him best for his role as Luke Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard, Tom Wopat got his start on Broadway in the musical I LOVE MY WIFE in 1977 and has never strayed very far from the theatre. He appeared in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN opposite Bernadette Peters, in stage revivals of CHICAGO and 42ND STREET and more recently in David Mamet's GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: MAC PRESENTS "NEW FACE SHOWCASE #1"
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents the performers who made their NYC cabaret debuts in 2009 in part one of a two-part showcase, at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 ) on Thursday, February 25th at 6:30 pm. Musical Director is Clare Cooper. (Part #2 will be held at another venue on March 4th). The showcase is free for MAC members, $15 cover for non-members, with no minimum. Reservations must be made at this special number: 212-465-2662 ext. 1 or by e-mail at RSVP@MACNYC.com
NYC: GAY MARSHALL'S PIAF RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Gay Marshall will reprise her concert series, "PIAF: Queen of Heart", at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursdays, February 18th & 25th, and March 4th & 11th at 7:30 pm. The concert series is based on Marshall's CD, Gay Marshall Sings Piaf, La Vie l'Amour. The show is Marshall's original take on Piaf, not the traditional perception of her as a tragic icon. Instead, she presents a versatile powerhouse of heartwarming and heartbreaking emotion, full of personality and humor. She will be accompanied live by a five piece ensemble. The original arrangements by Marshall and Paul Bevan are a modern take on a classical theme. Marshall, who played Diana Morales in A Chorus Line on Broadway and created Grizabella in the French production of Cats, has lived and worked mainly in Europe since she fell in love with French photographer, Jean-Louis Blondeau (Man On Wire). There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: THE TRAVELING LIGHT DUO AT SILVERLEAF TAVERN
The "The Traveling Light Duo Series" featuring Mary Foster Conklin (vocals) and Tony Romano (guitar), continues on Thursday, February 25th at SILVERLEAF TAVERN IN THE 70 PARK AVE. HOTEL (70 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-973-2550 ) with three sets between 6:30 & 9:30 pm. No cover charge, no minimum.
NYC: COLLEEN McHUGH WITH TALES OF REVENGE & REGRET
Colleen McHugh continues her monthly CALENDAR GIRL series at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 ) and is celebrating February with her latest show, "TALES OF REVENGE & REGRET!" on Thursday, February 25th at 9:30 pm. When it seems love means always having to say you're sorry. John Bucchino and more. Eugene Gwozdz will be at the piano. Call for cover/minimum information.
NYC: KIMLEIGH SMITH'S "T-O-T-A-L-L-Y!" RETURNS
A one-woman show written and performed by Kimleigh Smith, "T-O-T-A-L-L-Y!", will be presented at THE RED ROOM (85 East 4th Street, 3rd Fl, NYC - TKTS: 212-777-6088 - http://www.SmartTix.com/ ) for a limited-run From Thursday, February 25th through March 7th and is directed by Paula Killan. The autobiographical show takes the audience through a journey that is uplifting, heartbreaking and powerful as they witness the story of Smith, first as a young cheerleader, and then transforming into a powerful woman embracing her inner superhero, reclaiming her sexuality and living as a whole, healthy individual who cheers for life. The show is part of the acclaimed Frigid New York Festival. Show days and times vary - see http://www.frigidnewyork.info/ for schedule information. Tickets are $12.
NYC: JOAN RIVERS RETURNS WITH STAND UP ACT TO 42ND STREET
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 Thursday, February 25th at 9:00 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. One of the hardest working women in show business, she is a best-selling author, Tony-nominated actress, playwright, screenwriter, motion picture director, Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host, jewelry designer, business woman and mother to "what's-her-name" Melissa. 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.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: JOHN STANDING AT THE CAFE CARLYLE WITH 2-WEEK RUN
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 ) has announced that Britain's John Standing will be performing an evening of Noel Coward in a two-week engagement, starting on Tuesday, February 23rd through Saturday, March 6th. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm. Cover charge is $75.
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
CABARET EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 26th CLICK ON UNDERLINED HEADLINES FOR MORE DETAILS
NYC: JAY MICHAEL REEDS RETURNS WITH "ROAD TRIP"
Jay Michael Reeds takes a musical journey of country rock favorites in his one-man show Road Trip, which returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ) on Friday, February 26th at 9:15 pm. Road Trip features fourteen tunes, sung by J. Michael in his own original style. The songs range from Johnny Cash's "I've Been Everywhere" to Joni Mitchell's "Herjira" to Burt Bacharach's "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" to Eddie Rabbit's "I Love a Rainy Night." J is accompanied by Wells Hanley on piano, Matt Kane on drums, Tony Romano on guitar and Ritt Henn on bass. Reeds is a native New Yorker and a singer/performer with a close affinity for jazz, and an uncanny ability to use his voice to reinterpret songs from other genres and make them his own: nuanced and refreshing. Growing up, J. Michael always had a passion for music, having started taking singing lessons at a very young age, though he primarily dabbled in theatre music. He began pursuing jazz after attending a Trudi Mann open mic, and his pursuit turned a corner when he began to collaborate with pianist Wells Hanley. He has released one full-length album, "8th & Mona Lisa" and is set to re-release his sophomore album, UNDER AN URBAN MOON, a collection of jazz standards as well as jazzy re-interpretations of classic folk-rock songs in late March 2010. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. BANNER ADVERTISER
NYC: ROSEMARY LOAR IS SWINGIN' THE MUSIC OF STING!
Rosemary Loar brings her new show Sting, Stang, Stung: Swingin' The Music of Sting! to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, February 26th at 7:30 pm. Renowned jazz artist/pianist and arranger Frank Ponzio will serve as musical director. Vito Lesczak will be on drums and Mark E. Peterson on bass. What started out as a simple schoolgirl crush has now grown into a serious passion of the highest order for the multi-award winning Ms. Loar, who is the recipient of numerous accolades, including the coveted ASCAPlus Award for Popular Music for the past six years. She conceived, directed and starred in the wildly popular The Alternative Torch series at Symphony Space from 2004-2006. As a recording artist, she can be heard on Sting's soundtrack for the movie The Emperor's New Groove, the cast albums of Chess and Sunset Boulevard and on The Listening Library Series. The release of her fourth album, The Quando Swing, celebrated her return to her cabaret/jazz roots and has been met with critical acclaim. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY WITH GUESTS TBA
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.
NYC: BARB JUNGR RELEASE NEW CD WITH SHOWS AT CAFE CARLYLE
Barb Jungr's long-awaited new album "The Men I Love - The New American Songbook" will be release on May 15th from Naim Label and it's impending release will be celebrated when Ms. Jungr appears at THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 ) on Thursdays through Saturdays, February 25th through March 6th at 10:45 pm. She will be accompanied by pianist Simon Wallace. This CD features songs by iconic American musicians such as Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. A sample track from the CD (Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman" ) can be downloaded free at www.naimlabel.com There is a $50 cover.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: JOHN STANDING AT THE CAFE CARLYLE WITH 2-WEEK RUN
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 ) has announced that Britain's John Standing will be performing an evening of Noel Coward in a two-week engagement, starting on Tuesday, February 23rd through Saturday, March 6th. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm. Cover charge is $75.
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
CABARET EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 27th CLICK ON UNDERLINED HEADLINES FOR MORE DETAILS
NYC: WENDY LANE BAILEY WITH MICHELE BROURMAN
Wendy Lane Bailey and arranger/composer Michele Brourman have combined their musical sensibilities in a program of the best in lyric-driven contemporary song with a strong feminine point of view to be presented at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ) on Friday, February 26th at 9:45 pm and Saturday, February 27th at 7:30 pm. Joining them as special guest will be singer Laurel Masse, founding member of Grammy award-winning vocal group The Manhattan Transfer. In addition to songs by Brourman and Amanda McBroom, songs by Joni Mitchell, June Carter Cash, Gretchen Peters, Cole Porter and Marshall Barer are part of the set. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: THE BLACK TAILS: INSIDE MAN AT THE BEECHMAN
Following on the heels of their debut album, Spy Lounge, The Black Tails present their latest concoction, Inside Man at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ) on Friday, February 26th at 7:15 pm. This event marks their official CD release party in NYC and will feature a fusion of classic covers, film noir/TV music themes (from Henri Mancini's Peter Gunn to Schifrin's Mission Impossible) as well as original material you might expect to hear over the credits of your favorite film. Inside Man marries standards like Duke Ellington's Caravan with vocal harmonies a la Alice in Chains as well as paying tribute to Santana, Miles Davis and Dick Dale with original tunes. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: KAREN FINLEY: THE JACKIE LOOK
Karen Finley, one the most controversial women in performance today, premieres her latest work, "The Jackie Look" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) Saturdays at 7:30 pm, through February 27th. 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. Jackie also makes use of YouTube and views online homages to herself and her family. Since her first performances in the early 1980's, Karen Finely has become synonymous with performance art. She is the recipient of two Obies, two Bessies, and multiple grants from the NEA and NYSCA. 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.
NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET AT THE BEECHMAN
NYC's longest running burlesque variety show, LE SCANDAL CABARET, will be performing on Saturdays, February 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.
ON RADIO: "AT THE RITZ!" SATURDAYS & STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
Regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can now be heard on WVOF 88.5FM on Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00 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.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: BARB JUNGR RELEASE NEW CD WITH SHOWS AT CAFE CARLYLE
Barb Jungr's long-awaited new album "The Men I Love - The New American Songbook" will be release on May 15th from Naim Label and it's impending release will be celebrated when Ms. Jungr appears at THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 ) on Thursdays through Saturdays, February 25th through March 6th at 10:45 pm. She will be accompanied by pianist Simon Wallace. This CD features songs by iconic American musicians such as Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. A sample track from the CD (Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman" ) can be downloaded free at www.naimlabel.com There is a $50 cover.
NYC: JOHN STANDING AT THE CAFE CARLYLE WITH 2-WEEK RUN
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 ) has announced that Britain's John Standing will be performing an evening of Noel Coward in a two-week engagement, starting on Tuesday, February 23rd through Saturday, March 6th. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm. Cover charge is $75.
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
M.W.: ALICE KINSELLA IN A STAND UP ACT
Cabaret humorist Alice Kinsella looks at her family of twelve growing up and her single life today in her show "A Stand Up Act", which will be presented at the KRANZBERG ART CENTE (501 North Grand Street, St. Louis, MO - 314-795-8778) on Friday, February 26th at 8:00 pm. Al Fischer is music director and Tim Schall directs. The show includes songs by composers Jerry Herman, Cole Porter, Heisler & Goldrich, and many others. In addition to her cabaret work, Alice has worked with many local professional theatre companies, including St. Louis Actors Studio, New Line, HotCity, Muddy Waters, New Jewish, Slightly Askew, Dramarama, and Atrek Dance Company. For reservations & information, go to www.LicketyTix.com
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NYC: JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS SALUTE THE ACADEMY AWARDS
Jamie deRoy presents a special evening of her Multi-MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy & Friends on Sunday, February 28th at 6:00 pm at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 ), with an evening of songs from Academy Award-winning Films. This event is part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series. Joining Jamie onstage will be Drama Desk Winner and four-time Tony-nominee Gregg Edelman (1776, Into the Woods, Anna Karenina, City of Angels), London's beloved triple-threat performer Bonnie Langford (Chicago-NYC and London companies), and Drama Desk Award-nominee Christina Bianco (Newsical, Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab). Award-winning director Barry Kleinbort will direct and Lanny Meyers will serve as musical director. The colorful cabaret series, which has been thrilling New York City audiences for the past 16 years and serves as the basis for deRoy's award-winning cable television show, spotlights a wide variety of well-known entertainers and newcomers lighting up the cabaret, theater, and comedy worlds. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. BANNER ADVERTISER
NYC: PAT HOLLEY'S "TALL SONGS & FORGOTTEN GEMS"
Pat Holley brings her show "Tall Songs & Forgotten Gems" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ) for one night only on Sunday, February 28th at 7:00 pm. She will be joined by tenor jazz saxophonist Tommy Morimoto. After a lifetime of singing, Pat Holley calls songs that rise above the average "Tall Songs". In their original form they are often lengthier and quite possibly more detailed. Forgotten Gems are simply wonderful songs not often heard today. Pat will also be singing several of her own compositions from her new musical, "Me & Caesar Lee." Ms. Holley just completed recording and producing her new CD, "Invitation". She also arranged and co-orchestrated for a 24 piece orchestra 19 Gershwin songs comprising the RAI TV/Franco Zeffirelli presentation in Positano, Italy, (Shirley) "Verrett Sings Gershwin." There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. BANNER ADVERTISER
NYC: CASEY GENSLER: NOTHING'S WRONG
Casey Gensler brings his show "Nothing's Wrong" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ) on Tuesday, February 23rd and Sunday, February 28th, both shows at 7:00 pm. The show is the sequel to Casey's previous show at the Beechman titled "Nothings's Wrong Today." This solo, unplugged event will deliver an assortment of musical styles from pop to folk all arranged and performed on guitar by Casey himself. There is a $6 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: LENNIE WATTS HOSTS FEBRUARY CABARET CARES BENEFIT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Cabaret Cares, the ongoing monthly benefit series that raises money for Help Is On The Way Today, will present it's next show on Sunday, February 28th at 9:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ). This month's offering is "Watts Happening: Variety With A Tude" and is hosted by multi award winner Lennie Watts. Performers that night include Carole J. Bufford, Baby Jane Dexter, Jackie Fornatale, David Gurland, Marilyn Maye, Sidney Myer and Georga Osborne. All proceeds to benefit Help Is On The Way Today a non-for-profit that helps children living with HIV and AIDS. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": FEATURE TBA
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
On Sunday, January 31st, 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/ .
L.A.AREA: KT SULLIVAN IN "ONE NIGHT STAND" IN PALM SPRINGS
New York Broadway and cabaret performer KT Sullivan will appear for one show only at BILLY REED'S (1800 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CO - 760-325-1946 ) on Sunday, February 28th at 7:00 pm. Best know for her Broadway leading lady roles in The Three Penny Opera with Sting; the play Broadway directed by George Abbott; as Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes; and featured roles in the national tours of Annie Get Your Gun; and the workshop production of Easter Parade with Tommy Tune. As an acclaimed cabaret artist, Ms. Sullivan is a regular headliner at the famed Oak Room of New York's Algonquin Hotel; the Sabarsky Cafe of the Neue Gallerie on Fifth Avenue; and Live on the Park in London, and Vienna to Weimar at London's Jermyn Street Theatre. Her show at Billy Reed's will mark her second time in Palm Springs having performed a different one-woman show last year at Annenberg Theater. The show is presented by Les Michaels as part of his on-going successful series "Cocktails And Cabaret" There is no cover charge - reservations required and may be made only on line at www.brownpapertickets
S.F.AREA: THE BILL BELL TRIO AT BIRD'S NEST JAZZ
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, February 28th, the club will present The Bill Bell Trio with Professor Bill Bell on piano, Eric Vogler, bass & Sly Randolph, drums. Known as the Jazz Professor for his dedication in educating the up and coming young players, Bill has his third album out, just released, "The Feeling of Jazz", which has been receiving wide airplay, and copies of which will be available at the show. $25 cover includes food & beverage. Call for directions.
Save the date: Tuesday, March 2nd, at 7:00 pm - the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA! at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ). Tickets are on sale now on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website . No reservations will be taken by the venue. Details near the top of this issue.
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: JOHN STANDING AT THE CAFE CARLYLE WITH 2-WEEK RUN
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 ) has announced that Britain's John Standing will be performing an evening of Noel Coward in a two-week engagement, starting on Tuesday, February 23rd through Saturday, March 6th. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm. Cover charge is $75.
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NYC: KIM SMITH in MORPHIUM AT DON'T TELL MAMA
2009 Bistro Award Winner and 2009 MAC Award Nominee Kim Smith charts a dark and whimsical path through the arrivals and departures of a neo-Weimar, musical misfit in "Morphium;" his latest sauntering jaunt through life's shadowy alleyways at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 with a performance on Saturday, March 27th at 6:00 pm. Jerry Steichen accompanies on piano, Christian Coulson directs. Singing in German, French and English, Australia native Smith has chosen a compelling international collection of songs to showcase his extraordinary range as singer and actor, reinterpreting works by Weimar-era composers, and modern-day artists alike, including: Friedrich Hollaender, Mischa Spoliansky, Rudolph Nelson, The Supremes, Kylie Minogue, The Divinyls, Harold Arlen and others. Morphium was originally commissioned by the Neue Galerie's Cafe Sabarsky as part of their March, 2009 season. After enjoying a sold-out debut at the Sabarsky, Morphium has since toured to Melbourne's Butterfly Club in a limited run, before returning to New York's iconic cabaret and alternative performance melting pot, Joe's Pub at the Public Theatre, in July 2009. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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