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26, 2007
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HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
LE CHAT NOIR HAS SEVERAL MAJOR CABARET EVENTS IN MARCH
THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1928 TONIGHT AT THE TOWN HALL
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE TONIGHT AT STOCKTON INN
FOURTEEN TONY-AWARD NOMINEES UNITE FOR BROADWAY BACKWARDS TONIGHT
"TOTALLY ELECTRIC" THE 80S HIGH SCHOOL SHOW CHOIR MUSICAL
MATT MALONE LETS YOU FOLLOW YOUR HEART WITH SHOW OPENING MARCH 3rd
MARY FOSTER CONKLIN AT ENZO'S JAZZ MARCH 7th
LORENZO'S ANNOUNCES NEW CABARET SEASON OPENING MARCH 3rd
JACK KLEINSINGER PRESENTS CABARET JAZZ MARCH 8TH
DGUR CONCERT SERIES SALUTES THE BOYS OF THE 70s AND 80s
NATE BIRKEY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM MARCH 27th
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN ON PBS AND AT CARNEGIE HALL
"RENDEZVOUS - AN EVENING WITH EDITH, JACQUES, CHARLES & FRIENDS"
TRACY STARK CELEBRATES HER NEWEST CD RELEASE MARCH 3rd
RAISSA RETURNS WITH ACCLAIMED SHOW MARCH 2nd & 4th
GRETCHEN REINHAGEN UNCOVERED* & "REDEFINED" MARCH 3rd & 4th
TERRI-MARIE MICHAELS HAS GOT A NEW PAIR OF SHOES FEBRUARY 26th
ROB LANGEDER'S BROADWAY REVIVAL RETURNS MARCH 4th
CAROL SHERLIN SERENADES THE MOON AT MAMA'S MARCH 5th & 6th
FIRST MAC SEMINAR OF 2007 AT BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB FEBRUARY 27th
NO ANY WEDNESDAY CONCERT FEBRUARY 28th
AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC FEATURES DOROTHY MILLER AS GUEST
WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES CARRIE JACKSON
NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC MONDAY, MARCH 5th AT WAREHOUSE THEATRE
JENNIFER PADE IN NEW SHOW AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
INTERNATIONAL RECORDING ARTIST MICHAEL AMANTE AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
SPEND AN IRISH WEEKEND WITH THE EXILES!
WOLK & SALVADOR HOST "FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS" SHOW MARCH 5th
JASON DANIELEY PRESENTS "LOVE: A WORK IN PROGRESS"
GINO SITSON AND JAMES UHART IN "CONVERSATION"
LENNIE WATTS' MANILOW SHOW CANCELLED FOR MARCH
TODAY'S FEATURE STORY
LE CHAT NOIR PRESENTS SEVERAL MAJOR CABARET EVENTS IN MARCH
Proprietor Barbara Motley has announced a number of major bookings for
LE CHAT NOIR (715 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812
- http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com/
) during March 2007, with performances by Sharon McNight, Kristopher
McDowell, Tommy Tune, Liz Callaway, Jason Graae, Alex Rybeck and Daryl
Sherman.
Tony-nominated Sharon McNight will appear at the club
for two performances, on Saturday & Monday, March 10th (11:00 pm)
and 12th (8:00 pm). McNight will perform her notorious "Songs to Offend
Almost Everyone" show, with the show on the 12th a special benefit
for The Mystic Krewe of Satyricon (http://www.mystickreweofsatyricon.com/
).
On Tuesday, March 13th at 8:00 pm San Francisco's Kristopher
McDowell takes the cabaret stage with his new show, "The Anthony Newley
Project." Sharon McNight serves as director for the show, which she
also helped create. The Anthony Newley Project shines a light on the
unique life of this talented writer, director and ultimate entertainer.
For 30 years Anthony Newley was one of the most imposing talents to
come out of England this side of the Beatles.
Then on Friday & Saturday, March 16th & 17th at 8:00
pm, Tommy Tune will step in for the ailing, New Orleans-born Kitty
Carlisle Hart, and will be joined by Tony-nominated singer-actress
Liz Callaway, tenor Jason Graae and musical director Alex Rybeck.
The show is produced by Patrick Lee as a benefit for the Contemporary
Arts Center's Performing Artists Fund (http://www.cacno.org/
).
On Sunday March 18th at 6:00 pm, jazz pianist/singer
Daryl Sherman, takes center stage for an evening of music and song,
joined by James Chirillo on guitar and Al Bernard on bass.
Rounding out the month are performances of local musical
comedy revue genius Ricky Graham's "I Know What It Means." It's an
evening of real New Orleans laughs and songs. Also The Red Light District
Variety Show, where Jim Fitzmorris emcees a late nite show of gossip,
raves, rants and rumors about local political affairs featuring dancing
girls and musical guests. Later in the month, Sheelah Strong Black
returns with Ricky Graham and Banu Gibson in the smash hit musical
"Getting a Kick Out of Cole," a comedic tribute to Cole Porter.
See the LE CHAT NOIR website at http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com/
for the complete schedule.
SHOW CANCELLATION / POSTPONEMENT NOTES
LENNIE WATTS' MANILOW SHOW CANCELLED FOR MARCH
Due to a family emergency, Lennie Watts has been forced to cancel his
run of his "Manilow '73 to '83" show which was to be presented at THE
METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) scheduled for Sundays, March 4th & 11th and Mondays, March 5th, 12th,
19th & 26th. Hopefully they will be rescheduled for early summer or
the fall.
WINTER WEATHER MIGHT MEAN DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS
Winter weather means cold, snow, sleet and other uncomfortable conditions
- and also means occasional cabaret event cancellations. If planning
to attend a live entertainment event be sure to phone the venue ahead
of time - and give yourself extra time to reach the venue. If your event
is cancelled, please let CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE know - and also post
the cancellation on the MESSAGE BOARD (just click on the button marked
MESSAGE BOARD at the top of every page on the website) before 4:00 pm.
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IMPORTANT NEWS FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THE MESSAGE BOARD FOR TODAY
Because we continue to receive over 100 spam postings (most of them
porn) on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MESSAGE BOARD each day which have
to be manually removed, the board is currently being "moderated" 24
hours a day - or at least during those hours when I am at home and awake.
But because funds have been low the past three months or so, I have
had to take on a few non-cabaret projects to earn some cash. Today is
one of those days when I will be away from the computer for a long period
of time. I have to leave my apartment at 3:00 pm to work with a client,
then attend a show at 6:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA and finally attend
the BROADWAY BY THE YEAR show at THE TOWN HALL at 8:00 pm and the After
Show Party at around 11:00 pm getting me back home well after 1:00 am.
So, please post anything really important - especially if it pertains
to something happening today - before 3:00 pm. I apologize for the inconvenience.
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HERE & THERE
As with many dates I have had in my lifetime, much is promised but usually
not much is delivered. Last night we were promised up to 7 inches of
snow by the TV weather persons, but only about 2 inches were on the
ground this morning, with temperatures climbing into the mid-30s (f)
today in town, with a changeover to rain. Things are not quite as good
north of the city. With temperatures going into the 40s tomorrow, the
main inconvenience will be those slushy puddles in the crosswalks that
you have to leap over. With my one knee quite not up to the strength
of the other, leaping is out of the question for me. I bought a new
pair of shoes to wear to the BROADWAY BY THE YEAR show tonight at 8:00
pm at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) but I plan to wear the old ones anyway.
Regarding the BROADWAY BY YEAR show tonight, just as I urge NYC-area
cabaret fans and performers to join MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets),
I urge these same folks to try to get to as many of these shows (and
the BROADWAY UNPLUGGED and NIGHTLIFE AWARD events) created/produced/written/hosted
by Scott Siegel as they can possibly afford. These Siegel events always
feature cabaret performers in addition to performers from Broadway,
and Scott and wife Barbara cover and review cabaret events around town
as well as theater, jazz and comedy. The very survival of cabaret is
dependent on the art form being presented and promoted in the best possible
way - something that Scott does again and again with each event he hosts.
Cabaret lovers and performers get a double satisfaction by attending
these events - the joy of a great show (they are always exciting and
entertaining) and the joy of showing appreciation to the Siegels for
their tireless efforts to promote the art and artists of cabaret.
I hope to see many of you there tonight - good seats
are still available. Scheduled to perform are Bob Martin (Tony Winner,
Drowsy Chaperone), Malcolm Gets (Tony Nominee, Amour), Nancy Anderson
(3x Drama Desk Nominee), Eddie Korbich (Drama Desk Nominee, Drowsy
Chaperone), Lari White (3x Grammy Award Winner), Lumiri Tubo (Award-Winning
Vocalist), Max Von Essen (Dance Of The Vampires), Joyce Chittick (Pajama
Game), Jeffry Denman (The Producers), Leah Hocking (All Shook Up),
Paul Schoeffler (Sweet Charity), David Colbert (Nightlife Award 2007,
Hedwig) and singer/dancer/actor Luis Villabon. (cast subject to change).
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070226BBY.shtml
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since there is no membership or password required, the board has been
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it is currently being moderated 24 hours a day, so it may take a while
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ONLINE to visit (but it would be nice).
A reminder: With the preliminary MAC award ballots in the hands of the
voters and due back by March 14th (postmarked by March 10th), a number
of performers hoping to make it past the first ballot are preparing
repeats of their 2006 shows for late February and early March as a means
of showing the voters their stuff. Problem is getting the word out on
short notice. Need I remind you of the advantages of running an ad on
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OUR CHAT BOARD SPONSOR THIS WEEK
MARCUS SIMEONE TO PERFORM AT LORENZO'S APRIL 28th
Marcus Simeone will perform at LORENZO'S RESTAURANT, BAR & CABARET (1100
South Avenue, Staten Island, NY - 718-477-2400 x3413 - http://www.lorenzosdining.com/
) on night only on Saturday, April 28th at 9:00 pm. Universally regarded
for his heart-wrenching interpretations of ballads, red-hot jazz sensibility,
and powerful pop flair; Simeone's musical genius is in evidence on his
original material as well. Marcus Simeone is both a singer and a songwriter
who has been performing in NYC metropolitan area bands, with orchestras
on both U.S. coasts, and as a solo act, for the past 14 years. His haunting,
multi-octave voice has been compared to many greats including, Al Jarreau,
Marc Anthony, and Johnny Mathis. As well, Simeone cites among his greatest
inspirations Jane Olivor and Phyllis Hyman. See http://www.marcussimeone.com/
for more information and samples of several songs.
OUR SUPER SIDE-BAR ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK
CAROL SHERLIN SERENADES THE MOON AT MAMA'S MARCH 5th & 6th
Silvery-voiced Carol Sherlin makes her New York cabaret debut with "Serenading
The Moon: Songs of Love and Lunacy" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Monday & Tuesday, March 5th & 6th and Monday, March 12th, all shows
at 9:00 pm. A shimmering performer whose life experience includes being
a Miss America runner-up, a singer in Argentina and recently a psychoanalyst,
Carol Sherlin brings her accumulated knowledge and sensitivity of the
human condition to her show. Accompanied by David Wolfson and Tim Ferguson
on bass, Carol's "Serenading The Moon: Songs of Love and Lunacy" includes
insightful readings of songs such as "You Go To My Head", "Can You Read
My Mind" and "Magic is the Moonlight." The show is under the musical
supervision of Stevie Holland and Gary William Friedman. $15 cover,
2-drink minimum. For more details see http://www.carolsherlin.com/
.
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MATT MALONE LETS YOU FOLLOW YOUR HEART WITH SHOW OPENING MARCH 3rd
Vocalist Matt Maline brings his new show "Follow Your Heart" to DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) for three performances in March. Shows are scheduled for Saturdays,
March 3rd & 10th at 6:30 am and Friday, March 30th at 9:00 pm. Musical
director is Paul Chamlin, with Ritt Henn on bass. Linda Amiel Burns
directs. Not the usual cabaret - this show has a unique twist.
SUZANNE CARRICO PRESENTS ART OF THE CAHN AT THE TRIAD MARCH 11th
On March 11th at 7:00 pm at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2511
- http://www.Triadnyc.com/
), up and coming New York City singer Suzanne Carrico with Tedd Firth,
piano & Steve Doyle, bass put their own mark on the much loved songs
of Sammy Cahn with their show ART OF THE CAHN: Music from the Sammy
Cahn Songbook. Cahn's lyrics are an important part of the Great American
Songbook, including work with composers like Saul Chaplin, Jule Styne,
Nicholas Brodsky, Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston, Vernon Duke and James
Van Huesen among many others. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070311Carrico.shtml
"RENDEZVOUS - AN EVENING WITH EDITH, JACQUES, CHARLES & FRIENDS"
Having entertained highly enthusiastic audiences in and around New York
City, the dazzling musical revue "RENDEZVOUS - an Evening with Edith,
Jacques, Charles & Friends" will be presented at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Thursday March 1st at 9:30 pm, Saturday March 3rd at 5:00 pm and
Saturday, March 10th at 5:00 pm. Musical Director D. Jay Bradley on
piano with Chip Jackson on bass. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070310Rendez.shtml
JIM VAN SLYKE'S "OPEN ROAD" CD AVAILABLE ON LML LABEL
Hailed as one of the finest male voices in cabaret, critically-acclaimed
singer and songwriter Jim Van Slyke's hot-selling debut CD OPEN ROAD
is available on the LML Music label. The album's title track is an award-winning
composition by Jim, who recently performed it at Washington DC's Kennedy
Center as part of ASCAP's Mid-Atlantic Songwriters' Showcase. The CD
is on sale now at Jim's website (http://www.jimvanslyke.com/
), at the LML website (http://www.lmlmusic.com/product.php?id=LML-CD-199
), on iTunes, and is now available in stores.
TRACY STARK CELEBRATES HER NEWEST CD RELEASE MARCH 3rd
Award-winning Musical Director/Pianist/Singer-Songwriter/Arranger Tracy
Stark will be celebrating the release of her new long-awaited CD, Feast
for the Heart on March 3rd at 8:00 pm at the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34
West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). She will be joined by a gaggle of talented friends (Jackie Fornatale,
Miles Phillips, Alisa Schiff, Michael Vaccaro, Steven Ray Watkins, Heidi
Weyhmueller and Rob Langeder), singing originals from the CD, and some
newer material, as well. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070303Tracy.shtml
GET SMOOCHED AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM ON MARCH 11th
Jenna Esposito brings her acclaimed show SMOOCH! to THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for one performance only on Sunday, March 11th at 4:00 pm. SMOOCH!
features songs from such varied composers as Cole Porter, Duke Ellington,
Bonnie Raitt, Rodgers and Hart, Lennon and McCartney and more. Joining
her on stage will be Fortune Esposito on guitar (who also serves as
musical director), Richard Schacher on piano, Saadi Zain on bass and
Tom Venable on drums with Kelly Esposito-Broelmann and Sue Matsuki providing
backup vocals. The show is directed by Erv Raible. There is a $20 cover,
2-beverage minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070311Jenna.shtml
CYNTHIA CRANE AT THE GARDENIA MARCH 14th & 15th
Cynthia Crane will be performing ACCLAIMED show, "If I Knew Now ..."
at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444
- http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm
) for two nights only on Wednesday & Thursday, March 14th & 15th, both
shows at 9:00 pm. In her show, "IF I KNEW NOW . . . " Ms. Crane wrestles
with the difficulties of watching life get old while she remains eternally
27, "over and over and over again". She sings songs by the wry and zany
Jay Leonhart and Dave Frishberg and a pastiche of Sondheim, Mandel,
Wallowitch and Loesser. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsLA070314Crane.shtml
RAISSA RETURNS WITH ACCLAIMED SHOW MARCH 2nd & 4th
Broadway star Raissa Katona Bennett returns with her show "It's Possible"
to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 -
http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Friday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm and Sunday, March 4th at 9:30 pm.
The acclaimed show travels through the chapters and challenges of life
on this earth, and the numerous possibilities that each holds for us.
"It's Possible" is co-written and directed by Eric Michael Gillett an
acclaimed performer of Broadway, Concert and Cabaret. David Caldwell
is the Musical Director. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070305Raissa.shtml
GRETCHEN REINHAGEN UNCOVERED* & "REDEFINED" MARCH 3rd & 4th
Gretchen Reinhagen returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) with 2 special no-cover-charge* encore performances of her 2006 show
"Redefined" on Saturday March 3rd at 4:00 pm and Sunday, March 4th at
8:00 pm with her. She is joined once again by Musical Director Steven
Silverstein at the piano. A newcomer to the world of cabaret, Reinhagen
offers these complimentary encore performances as opportunity to introduce
herself to her fellow artists in the cabaret community as well as cabaret
audience members throughout the New York area. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070304Reinh.shtml
SUSIE BUTLER CELEBRATES SARAH VAUGHAN'S 83RD BIRTHDAY MARCH 27th
Asked who they think of when you mention jazz divas, most jazz connoisseurs
would immediately identify Sarah Vaughan - The Divine One - the only
jazz singer who could have been an opera star in her own right! With
a three octave range to go with her impressive piano playing, Sarah
Vaughan was more than just a girl singer! On March 27th, on the occasion
of Sarah Vaughan's 83rd birthday, Susie Butler will be singing the "Sarah
Vaughan Songbook" at THE EMPIRE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter
Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.empireplushroom.com/
) at 8:00 pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSF070327Butler.shtml
ZAGAT AND NY1-TV AGREE: DON'T TELL MAMA ALWAYS FUN!
Back Stage Magazine - the premier national show business publication
known as The Actor's Resource - published their first-ever "Best Of
New York" Readers' Poll in their July 26th, 2006 issue and DON'T TELL
MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) was voted The Best Cabaret Space In New York. Writes BACK STAGE: "Conveniently
nestled along Manhattan's Restaurant Row, DON'T TELL MAMA has been one
of the city's most popular cabarets since its founding in 1982." And
now, ZAGAT & NY1-TV, in January 2007 calls DON'T TELL MAMA "delicious
camp!" and "always fun!" Your fun place for cabaret and piano bar -
open seven nights a week from 4:00 pm to 2:00 am (and sometimes even
later!). See the website for the full schedule of events.
TERRI-MARIE MICHAELS HAS GOT A NEW PAIR OF SHOES FEBRUARY 26th
Actress-singer Terri-Marie Michaels performs her cabaret show "Got A
New Pair of Shoes" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Monday, February 26th at 6:30 pm. Directed by Kathy Morath, the
show is under the music direction of Broadway's Ted Kociolek and features
Walter Wallace on bass and Adam Weber on drums. Terri-Marie performs
an effervescent variety of songs from many genres while telling her
Cinderella-esque tale of a frustrated 30 something gal in pursuit of
a significant other in the big city. Instead she encounters a parade
of unsuitable suitors including a blind date with small feet and a big
ego, a salsa dancing Latin with "mother issues", a womanizing dentist,
and a nice, but commitment-phobic Jersey Guy. Frustrated by her results,
she even falls for her roommate's boyfriend when suddenly someone utterly
unexpected steps forth from the fold and offers her...a new pair of
shoes! Lyricist David Zippel has written special lyrics for Terri-Marie's
rendition of his song "What A Guy" from the Broadway musical The Goodbye
Girl. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070224Michaels.shtml
ROB LANGEDER'S BROADWAY REVIVAL RETURNS MARCH 4th
Rob Langeder returns with his acclaimed New York cabaret solo debut
show to HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue,
NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) with one more performances, scheduled for Sunday, March 4th at 2:00
pm. The show is directed by MAC award winner Miles Phillips with musical
direction by Tracy Stark. Rob was a cast member of cabaret hits The
Question W Revue, Words Words Words & Music and Private Events In Public
Places and was guest star to such notables as Miles Phillips, Annie
Hughes and - most recently - Jason Wynn - is calling his show BROADWAY
REVIVAL. Rob sings the gospel of The Great White Way, from George and
Ira Gershwin to Galt MacDermot, from Leonard Bernstein to Henry Krieger
- with a little Bob Marley thrown in for good measure! SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070304Langeder.shtml
NEW JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS CD ON SALE NOW
PS Classics, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American
popular song, has joined forces with prolific cabaret producer Jamie
deRoy on a new CD celebrating songwriters from the worlds of Broadway,
pop, country and cabaret. But this new album has a twist: the songwriters
are also the performers. Entitled IF I SING, after the Maltby/Shire
song from Closer Than Ever, the album features 16 songwriters taking
on their own material, some of it familiar, some totally unknown, in
new performances and new arrangements. The album, produced by Paul Rolnick,
hits stores November 14th. Available on the web at http://www.psclassics.com/
and http://www.jamiederoy.com/
. It is also available at http://www.amazon.com/
.
METROPOLITAN ROOM BRINGING THE BEST IN CABARET TO NYC
Combining utmost sophistication and high-end technology, THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) bridges a gap missing in the New York City music scene and nightlife.
This vintage space now plays host to a updated take on the idea of a
music club combining state of the art sound and lighting systems with
old world charm and style. Manager Lennie Watts brings the best as well
as the newest in cabaret entertainment to this new venue. See http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
for complete schedule of events.
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LAURA HULL'S HULLABALOO CD AVAILABLE ON CDBABY
Vocalist/songwriter Laura Hull combines rich, sultry vocals and lush
phrasing with poignant, introspective storytelling among diverse styles
of music, ranging from jazz to easy listening to soft rock on her CD
Hullabaloo, available at CDBaby at http://cdbaby.com/cd/laurahull2
. Co-produced by pianist/arranger Pat Firth, Hullabaloo is also a testament
to Laura's ongoing appreciation for music education and vocal interpretation.
Ms. Hull appears regularly in clubs in the tri-state area. For more
information, see http://www.laurahull.com/
.
FATE JUST WON'T WAIT CD RELEASE EVNTS CONTINUE
The next step in the unfolding of Scot Albertson's second CD, "Fate
Just Won't Wait" takes place at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC
- 212-362-2590 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) on Friday, March 16th at 7:00 pm. The show features Scot Albertson
and the Daryl Kojak Jazz Quintet, with Sean Conly on bass, Anthony Pinciotti
on drums, Scott Wendholt on trumpet, and "Sweet" Sue Terry on sax and
flute. This performance will be a continuation of the public release
of Scot's newest CD and it will also unveil three new songs in Scot's
repertoire. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070316Fate.shtml
JM PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES 2007 DINNER THEATER/CABARET SEASON
JM Productions announces 2007 dinner theatre/cabaret season! JM Productions
enters their 26th year providing "quality entertainment at reasonable
rates" for its patrons! The new 2007 season begins March 16th & 17th
with their Saint Patrick's Weekend with shows continuing monthly through
the 2007 Christmas Season. JM Productions dinner theatre shows will
be held at Nantasket Beach, The Clarion Hotel, hosted by Raffael's Restaurant,
in Hull MA. The waterfront location of the Clarion Hotel together with
an array of artistic talent and scrumptious meals promises to make 2007
an unforgettable year! For more information, including a listing of
the 2007 season, see http://www.jmproductionspresents.com/ . SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE071225JMProd.shtml
JIM VAN SLYKE'S "OPEN ROAD" CD AVAILABLE ON LML LABEL
Hailed as one of the finest male voices in cabaret, critically-acclaimed
singer and songwriter Jim Van Slyke's hot-selling debut CD OPEN ROAD
is available on the LML Music label. The album's title track is an award-winning
composition by Jim, who recently performed it at Washington DC's Kennedy
Center as part of ASCAP's Mid-Atlantic Songwriters' Showcase. The CD
is on sale now at Jim's website (http://www.jimvanslyke.com/
), at the LML website (http://www.lmlmusic.com/product.php?id=LML-CD-199
), on iTunes, and is now available in stores.
NOW FOR SOME NEWS ABOUT CABARET
In an effort to cut down on "repeated" events, except for announcements
of programs offered by cabaret membership organizations, and shows where
guests change regularly, cabaret news items will usually appear just
once in the newsletter in abbreviated form and linked to a full article
on the CABARET NEWS page of the appropriate location on the website.
ROSS PATTERSON AND THE LITTLE BIG BAND RETURN MARCH 2nd
Ross Patterson kicks off his new monthly gig at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Friday, March 2nd at 10:30 pm. The first Friday of each month has
been designated as JAZZ FRIDAY at NYC's hottest new nightspot, with
The Ross Patterson Little Big Band! Accomplished pianist and arranger
Ross Patterson lends his eclectic taste and style to standards and his
own original tunes. Joined by Aaron Heick on sax, Antoine Silverman
on violin, Tom Hubbard on bass and Eric Halvorson on drums, The Little
Big Band promises an evening full of energy, great melodies and a touch
of humor. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070302Patterson.shtml
"TOTALLY ELECTRIC" THE 80S HIGH SCHOOL SHOW CHOIR MUSICAL
"Totally Electric," written & directed by Jonathan VanDyke, storms THE
DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
) for two more performances, Friday, March 2nd at 9:30 pm and Monday,
March 5th at 7:00 pm. Featured in the cast are Keri Sullivan, Chris
DeMartino, Genson Blimline, Jonathan VanDyke, Ellyn Marsh, Jason Esposito,
Mario Matthews, Keith Rabin Jr., Shorey Walker, Kate Pazakis, Mark Raumaker
and Laura Jordan. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070305Electric.shtml
JASON DANIELEY PRESENTS "LOVE: A WORK IN PROGRESS"
Currently starring in Kander & Ebbs new musical Curtains on Broadway
Jason Danieley, who usually is seen around town and the country performing
with his wife Marin Mazzie, is making his solo debut with his show "Love:
A Work In Progress" at the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Sunday, March 11th at 9:30 pm. The show is described as an "American
Popular Song Cycle" with an acoustic folk/pop sound, exploring that
elusive thing called love. Music Director/pianist is Dan Lipton, with
Kevin Kuhn on Guitar. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070311Danieley.shtml
MARY FOSTER CONKLIN AT ENZO'S JAZZ MARCH 7th
Mary Foster Conklin makes her debut appearance at ENZO'S JAZZ AT THE
JOLLY HOTEL MADISON TOWERS (22 East 38th Street, NYC - 212-802-0600)
on Wednesday, March 7th with sets at 8:00 and 9:30 pm. She will be joined
by pianist/arranger John diMartino, with bassist Scott Lee and Ron Vincent
on drums. Mary's choice of material has always been an eclectic mix
of contemporary songs and lesser known standards. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070307Conklin.shtml
WOLK & SALVADOR HOST "FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS" SHOW MARCH 5th
MAC Award winner Amy Wolk and Mamma Mia's Gerard Salvador will host
"Friends With Benefits" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Monday, March 5th at 9:30 pm. Scheduled to perform in the event
are Kristy Cates (Broadway and Chicago's Wicked), Leah Hocking (Mamma
Mia! and All Shook Up), Anika Larsen (Rent, All Shook Up and Zanna Don't!),
Marty Thomas (WIcked), Andy Kelso (Mamma Mia!), Megan Osterhaus (Mary
Poppins) and Doug Kreeger (Les Miserables). There is a $15 cover plus
a 2 beverage minimum, with all proceeds going to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY
FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
).
JACK KLEINSINGER PRESENTS CABARET JAZZ MARCH 8TH
Jack Kleinsinger Presents "Cabaret Jazz" featuring Barbara Carroll and
Paula West on Thursday, March 8th at 8:00 pm at THE TRIBECA PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER (199 Chambers Street, NYC - 212-220-1460 - http://www.tribecapac.org/
). Barbara Carroll is an elegant jazz pianist, composer and vocalist
who has long been regarded as one of the most fascinating purveyors
of swinging jazz piano and rhythmic, expressive vocals. Paula West is
a jazz singer whose choice of materials and intelligent way with lyrics
allow her to cross over to cabaret. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070308Highlights.shtml
EVERYBODY KNOWS HER NAME!
Internationally acclaimed singer Carol Sherlin is doing three shows
at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) in March - her NYC cabaret debut, and she is making sure that cabaret
fans around the world get to know her name and face by taking out a
"SUPER SIDE-BAR" ad on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website. Her ad is
seen on all the "index" and all the "most visited pages" as well as
all new pages of news, reviews and other items. The SUPER SIDE-BAR ads
(only 2 available each week) are seen on hundreds of pages - all the
time - every time! Ads appear in the right sidebar (on the left on the
opening page) at the top two positions. In addition, SUPER SIDEBAR advertisers
will have their offering mentioned in the MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE, and the both ads will be featured in rotation on the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE weblog pages as well. Click on the button marked BANNER
INFO at the top of every page on the website for details on all sizes,
styles and specs.
NATE BIRKEY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM MARCH 27th
Trumpeter /singer /songwriter, Nate Birkey will be returning to New
York's THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Tuesday, March 27th at 9:30 pm. Nate made his debut at the Metropolitan
in January and played to a full and enthusiastic house. Nate, a recent
transplant from Southern California who has already begun attracting
attention on the New York music scene, will be joined by some of the
area's finest musicians - Jim Ridl, who has performed with Pat Martino
and Dave Liebman will be playing piano, along with bassist Bill Moring
and drummer Marko Marcinko, both of whom play in saxophonist Dave Liebmann's
quartet. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC0700327Birkey.shtml
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN ON PBS AND AT CARNEGIE HALL
Michael Feinstein, one of the premiere interpreters of American popular
song, will perform a new program of classic standards "My Romance: The
Great American Songbook" at CARNEGIE HALL (154 West 57th Street, NYC
- CarnegieCharge 1-212-247-7800 - http://www.carnegiehall.org/
) on Friday, March 9th at 8:00 pm. He will be joined by an all-star
band including musical director John Oddo on piano, George Rabbai on
trumpet and flugelhorn, Dan Block on reeds, James Chirillo on guitar,
Jay Leonhart on bass and Dave Ratajczak on drums. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070309Feinstein.shtml
JENNIFER PADE IN NEW SHOW AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
Jennifer Pade brings her new show to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West
22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for two performances, on Saturdays, March 31st and April 7th, both
shows at 5:00 pm. This new show, directed by Lina Koutrakos, features
arrangements and musical direction by Rick Jensen. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070407Pade.shtml
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CABARET BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK!
One of the most popular sections on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website
(http://www.svhamstra.com/ ) is the TIPS & FAQs section in
the CABARET YELLOW PAGES (click on the button marked RESOURCES at the
top of every page, then look for the blue button marker TIPS & FAQs).
There you can find answers to most of your questions about cabaret.
Check it out (and let me know if there are any items you would like
to see added to this series). It is a FREE service to promote the art
and artists of cabaret. You need not be a member of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE to read these articles (but it would be nice).
INTERNATIONAL RECORDING ARTIST MICHAEL AMANTE AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
Michael Amante, one of the most talked about upcoming American tenors
on either side of the pop/classical divide will appear Thursday through
Saturday, March 8th through 10th at 8:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Amante creates buzz among everyone who hears his voice. Backed by
his extensive fan base and rave reviews, momentum continues to build
behind this inspired artist. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070310Amante.shtml
SPEND AN IRISH WEEKEND WITH THE EXILES!
Spend an Irish Weekend with the Exiles at RAFFAEL'S AT NANTASKET BEACH
( (45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA - 781-925-4515 - http://www.raffaels.com/
), with performances scheduled for Thursday & Friday, March 16th & 17th
presented by JM Productions (http://www.jmproductionspresents.com/
). "The Exiles" play exhilarating, traditional; Irish instrumental dance
music, as well as their own compositions, with vitality and spark. "The
Exiles" features Bob Drouin, on a dizzying array of melodic instruments,
backed by one of the most driving rhythm sections in the business. "The
Exiles" music ranges from sets of high-energy jigs and reels, to delicate
finger picking tunes, to lively traditional songs. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE070317Exiles.shtml
STACY SULLIVAN ONE NIGHT ONLY WITH "MY ROMANCE" SHOW
Stacy Sullivan returns to New York on Thursday, March 8th at 10:30 pm
with her show "My Romance" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). With Ted Firth as Musical Director, Stacy will be performing highlights
from her MAC Award Nominated "West on 40" along with new material from
her upcoming Album. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070308Stacy.shtml
DGUR CONCERT SERIES SALUTES THE BOYS OF THE 70s AND 80s
David Gurland resumes DGUR CONCERT Series at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Sunday, March 18th at 7:00 pm. After enrapturing packed houses
in January and February, conquering the worlds of Broadway and Country
music, the third performance of this series will celebrate the Male
singers and Songwriters form the 70s and 80s. David is thrilled to have
special guests Eddie Varley and Mike McCardle. The evening will be musically
directed by Ray Fellman and will have a special appearance by Bistro
Award winner Rob Maitner. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070318DGUR.shtml
GINO SITSON AND JAMES UHART IN "CONVERSATION"
New York-based Cameroonian vocal virtuoso Gino Sitson & rising star
British pianist James Uhart perform tunes from their upcoming album
"Conversation" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC -
212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Tuesday & Wednesday, March 13th & 14th at 9:30 pm. Award-winning,
New York-based vocal virtuoso Gino Sitson is from the Bamileke region
of Cameroon, Central Africa. He comes from a long line of musicians,
known as Ntontas ("players of horns") and his mother is a vocalist and
choir director. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070314Sitson.shtml
LORENZO'S ANNOUNCES NEW CABARET SEASON
LORENZO'S RESTAURANT, BAR & CABARET (1100 South Avenue, Staten Island,
NY - 718-477-2400 x3413 - http://www.lorenzosdining.com/
) has announced the cabaret lineup for its new season, which gets underway
this Saturday, March 3rd with a show called "Swing Into Spring" starring
Danny Aiello. Rounding out the rest of the season: March 10th, Walt
Willey (from Ally My Children); March 17th, Andrea McArdle with a special
St. Patrick's Day show; March 24th, "These Three Tenors" (classics from
Broadway to Opera); March 31st, RagDoll (a musical tribute to Frankie
Valli & the Four Seasons); April 14th, the incomparable Tovah FeLdshuh;
April 21st, Sanatra impersonator Cary Hoffman; April 28th, cabaret star
Marcus Simeone. The posh, 150-seat restaurant/cabaret features fine
Italian and Continental cuisine. All shows take place on Saturdays at
9:00 pm. Dinner seating starts at 7:00 pm. There is a $35 cover and
$15 food/beverage minimum for all events.
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1928 TONIGHT AT THE TOWN HALL
The first show of the 2007 Broadway by the Year series, THE BROADWAY
MUSICALS OF 1928, created/written/hosted by Scott Siegel for THE TOWN
HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) will take place on Monday, February 26th at 8:00 pm. Songs include
such classics as "Let's Do It!," "Love Me or Leave Me," "You Took Advantage
of Me," AND MORE! Scheduled to perform are Bob Martin (Tony Winner,
Drowsy Chaperone), Malcolm Gets (Tony Nominee, Amour), Nancy Anderson
(3x Drama Desk Nominee), Eddie Korbich (Drama Desk Nominee, Drowsy Chaperone),
Lari White (3x Grammy Award Winner), Lumiri Tubo (Award-Winning Vocalist),
Max Von Essen (Dance Of The Vampires), Joyce Chittick (Pajama Game),
Jeffry Denman (The Producers), Leah Hocking (All Shook Up), Paul Schoeffler
(Sweet Charity), David Colbert (Nightlife Award 2007, Hedwig) and singer/dancer/actor
Luis Villabon . (cast subject to change). SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070226BBY.shtml
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE TONIGHT AT STOCKTON INN
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE returns on Monday, February 26th at 7:30 pm
to the STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250
- http://www.bobegan.net/stockton-inn.html
) featuring 5 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area. Performers for
tonight the 26th include Patty Leone, Kim Neighbor, Michael Mancini,
AJ Tyndale, Art Mattei, Kim Neighbor, Susan Cantone, Mary Voigt and
more to be announced. Only $8 cover/$10 minimum.
FOURTEEN TONY-AWARD NOMINEES UNITE FOR BROADWAY BACKWARDS TONIGHT
Only one show in town features 14 Tony-Award nominations, including
three winners. An array of Broadway stars will come together for a gender-bending
concert on Monday, February 26th at 37 ARTS (450 West 37th Street, NYC
- TicketMaster: 212-307-4100 - http://www.ticketmaster.com/
). Broadway Backwards 2 (BB2) will showcase a line-up of male singers
performing songs traditionally performed by female singers, and vice
versa, with all proceeds going to support the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
& Transgender Community Center (http://www.gaycenter.org/
) in New York City. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070226Backwards.shtml
FIRST MAC SEMINAR OF 2007 AT BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27th
"Intimate Nights," a MAC SEMINAR on the History of New York Nightlife
will take place at THE BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB (318 West 53rd Street, NYC
- 212-757-2323) on Tuesday, February 27th at 6:00 pm. The panel for
this seminar includes authors James Gavin and Deborah Grace Winer; performance
educator Linda Amiel Burns; actress, producer, and talk show host, Jamie
deRoy; booking manager, performer and MAC Board member Sidney Myer;
and moderator Richard Skipper. The cost of the seminar is free for MAC
members and $10 for non-members.
NO ANY WEDNESDAY CONCERT FEBRUARY 28th
ANY WEDNESDAY lives! The in-store concert series that features the best
in cabaret, jazz and theater music has found a new home. THE BARNES
& NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC) will now host the
program. The day and time remain the same: Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Because
of a prior reservation of the room by another event, the concert February
28th has been cancelled.
AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC FEATURES DOROTHY MILLER AS GUEST FEBRUARY 28th
Every other Wednesday night Leslie Holmes and Michael Larson hold their
amazing Open Mic night at the AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER (55 Nicholas
Road, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787 - http://www.amazingthings.org/
), and each show features a special guest. On Wednesday, February 28th
the featured guest is Dorothy Miller. The show starts at 7:30 pm, and
there is an $8 cover charge (discount for BACA members).
WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES CARRIE JACKSON
Jazz at Noon continues on Wednesdays 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. Featured
this Wednesday, February 28th Carrie Jackson, singer with Lou Rainone
on piano, Bryce Sebastien on bass, Robert Weiss on drums; March 7th,
Sir Richard Rodney Bennett; March 14th, Sheila Jordan, singer and Cameron
Brown, bass; March 21st, Lee Musiker, piano; March 28th, Peter Prisco,
guitar and Bill Crow, bass. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $5 admission.
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT ON THE WEBSITE
If you are planning on running a banner for your show or CD, be sure
to place your order well in advance. Banners are available in three
sizes and are priced accordingly. I limit the number of banner ads to
25 per week and home-page side-bar ads to 5 per week. Please let me
know if you wish to reserve space and for which weeks (banners run from
Sunday through Saturday). Just go to the website and click on the button
BANNER INFO for prices and details. Performers running banners get a
special listing for their show or other cabaret-related item in every
MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching over 2,700 subscribers.
NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC MONDAY, MARCH 5th AT WAREHOUSE THEATRE
The next open mic event, presented by DCCN (DC Cabaret Network - http://www.dccabaretnetwork.org/
) will be on Monday, March 5th at THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021 7th Street
NW, Washington, DC). Everyone is welcome. The DC Cabaret Network has
the exceptional opportunity to participate in the ground breaking theatre
event of works by Suzan-Lori Parks who wrote TopDog/UnderDog. Performance
groups nationwide were selected to present a week of plays (the same
week of plays will be performed by different groups all across the country)
creating the largest collaboration in the history of American theater.
All of these short plays will be performed on March 5, 2007 for our
March Open Mic. To read the Week 17 plays of 365 DAYS/365 PLAYS by Suzan-Lori
Parks: http://www.DCCabaretNetwork.org/March5-1.pdf
.These Open Mic Nights are a great opportunity to try out new stuff,
take out an old friend, or just hone your skills in a friendly and supportive
environment. Sign up at 7:30 pm, start singing at 8:00 pm. You can always
sing your cabaret favorites!! Pianist & Theme for the evening TBA. Admission
is $10 suggested donation for pianist.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, MARCH 6th
The cable TV show "Jamie deRoy & friends" heard locally here in NYC
on Time Warner Channel 67 and RCN Channel 109 will next be seen on Tuesday,
March 6th at 8:00 pm. The show is produced by Jamie deRoy & friends,
inc. and directed by Barry Kleinbort. Taped and Edited by Applause Video.
It is also broadcast in Washington DC and Connecticut - check local
listing. For details see http://www.jamiederoy.com/
.
- NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING SATURDAY, MARCH 10th
- THE NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY (http://www.nysms.org/
), now in its 20th Season, meets the second Saturday afternoon of each
month through June. Coming events: March 10th: The One and Only Mark
Nadler! Mark has created many shows on composers from The American Songbook
from Cole Porter to Irving Berlin and has performed at all the top spots
in the world. He is presently the Artistic Director for Cabaret Programs
at Flushing Town Hall. The meetings take place at LOCAL 802 MUSICIANS'
HALL (322 West 48th Street, NYC). There is a Flea Market 12:30 - 1:45:00
pm (music sheets, tapes, CD's etc.) Program from 1:45 to 3:30 pm. Non-member
guest fee $10. Membership only $50 per year for 9 great Programs and
a monthly Newsletter.
NEXT COMMUNITY CABARET ON MARCH 23rd
On Friday, March 23rd, COMMUNITY CABARET will feature renowned singer/songwriter
troubadour Paul Kaplan, uniquely brilliant satiric songwriter Carl Sieveret,
clever original musical-comedy team Elegant Ivory Duo, plus satiric
topical songwriter Rachel Stone, who also produces and hosts this bi-monthly
variety showcase in midtown Manhattan at COMMUNITY CHURCH OF NY (40
East 35th Street, NYC - 718-472-0472 - http://www.rachelstonemusic.com/
). Show starts promptly at 7:00p m, and doors open at 6:30 pm. Food,
wine, desserts and beverages are available at very reasonable cost before
and during the show. Donation at door is $15. $10 for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE. Proceeds are donated to Community Church of New York
- Unitarian Universalist.
21st ANNUAL MAC AWARDS GALA TUESDAY MAY 1st at BB KING'S BLUES CLUB
The 21st ANNUAL MAC AWARDS will be presented at a gala show on Tuesday,
May 1st at BB KING'S BLUES CLUB (237 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-997-4144
- http://www.bbkingsblues.com/
) - and unlike the past few years, this room has cabaret-style seating
with food and beverage service. Seating is limited to 600 - with many
seats already set aside for nominees and press. A ticket order form
can be found in the packet of material sent to all members last week
- the one that included the preliminary ballots. Tickets cost from $45
to $125. It should be a glorious event - according to reports, members
have been joining and re-joining over the past few weeks, and this may
be a tremendous milestone show at the start of the 3rd decade of MAC
AWARD galas.
ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER, ON THE BLOG AND ON THE WEBSITE
Information about other shows around the country and around the world
can be found on the CABARET NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website. How do you get an item posted in the CABARET NEWS section of
the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website? Just e-mail me a press release of
at least four paragraphs, giving the complete information on your show,
CD release or other cabaret related event. Include photos in jpg or
gif format if available. Please send me complete information - and do
not merely e-mail me a copy of your flier or a reference to a website.
By the way, I usually trim quotes from reviews from the press releases
I receive before using the item on my website or in the newsletter,
so don't count them when putting together the four or more paragraphs.
If you don't have a press release, just click here:
http://www.svhamstra.com/PressRelease1.shtml
and fill out the information as completely as possible.
Just send in your press release or listings request
in simple txt format (the format I write these issues in and use for
the website). And, please, please don't send, instead of a press release,
one of those e-mails with all those annoying html links (with multi-columns,
embedded photos, distracting backgrounds, etc.) Do not send simply
a .jpg of your post card. Do not send us one of those "e-vite" things
that require us to "click to open" and lead to a web page somewhere.
I never open them!
IT'S TIME TO GO
At the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise?
I realize that there is probably far more information
here than you might be able to digest in one reading, but please keep
in mind that for the performers mentioned, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
is one of the few publications that spread the word about their shows
and performances. To them, that item about their show is most important,
and the fact that every issue published is also posted on my website
means another place where they can be found by fans and search engines
(Google, etc.) alike. Your banner ads and membership donations make
this all possible.
Please drop me a line regarding your thoughts about the revised format
for the MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. By eliminating the listings
section (just including links to the listings on the website) I am able
to include more news items and still send out a shorted issue. But you
might prefer the former style. I won't know unless you let me know.
Is $20 too much to ask? Frankly I am mystified by the number of subscribers
(nearly 2,100) who receive the newsletter but have never joined - even
as basic $20 SILVER members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - to support this
bi-weekly newsletter, the 5,500 plus page website, the blog and other
programs. I get a special little jolt when a performer asks for some
special attention for their event, when at the same time they have never
bothered to join and support our work.
You don't need to be a member for your event to receive
a listing or for your press release to be added to the website. You
do not have to be a member to post on the blog or on the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE message board. You do not have to be a member to receive the
newsletter or the NYC Cabaret Bulletins. You don't have to be a member
for me to come to see your show and possibly write about it. Perhaps
I am giving too much away and so it isn't appreciated. In any case,
if you have not yet joined as a member, please send me an e-mail letting
me know why.
I still need 40 new SILVER members (or renewals) or
10 new GOLD ($75) members (or renewals) to get caught up on the bills
from November through January I was unable to keep current. Please
consider joining this week. For information on becoming a member of
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, just click on the JOIN HERE button on the
top of each page on the website. You can even make your membership
donation by credit card, using PayPal. If you prefer not to use a
credit card and PayPal, you can send a check made out simply to Stu
Hamstra and mail it to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, 676A Ninth Avenue #120,
NY, NY 10036.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
Event listings
are provided for the information of users only. They are not provided
with the intention that users rely upon the information therein for
any purposes. Accordingly, Cabaret Hotline Online, and/or Stuart V.
Hamstra shall under no circumstances be liable for any loss or damage,
including but not limited to loss of profits, goodwill or indirect
or consequential loss arising out of any use of or inaccuracies in
this information. All warranties express or implied are excluded to
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