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HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS
FOUND IN THIS ISSUE
Here are headlines of stories
and news items to be found in this issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Nearly all refer to more detailed items found on the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website.
CABARET CELEBRATION 2007
- A CABARET WEEKEND MARCH 1st to 3rd
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB
1020 TONIGHT FEATURES SPECIAL GUESTS
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY
FEATURES MUSIC OF BLOSSOM DEARIE
WOLK & SALVADOR HOST "FRIENDS
WITH BENEFITS" SHOW MARCH 5th
CELLIST PETER SACHON AT THE
TRIAD IN MARCH
THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE
ANNOUNCES COMPOSER'S SERIES
MATT MALONE LETS YOU FOLLOW
YOUR HEART IN NYC DEBUT SHOW
JEANNE MACDONALD AT HELEN'S
WITH "TIME BETWEEN TRAINS"
"WHEN THE LIGHTS GO ON AGAIN"
ANNOUNCES 2ND EXTENSION
THOMAS HONECK'S "DREAMING
WIDE AWAKE" WEDNESDAY MARCH 7TH
THE ALL NIGHT STRUT! OPENS
AT RIVERSIDE THEATRE WORKS
STERLING'S UPSTAIRS WELCOMES
EMILY ALLERTON AND SYLVIA BROOKS
LARI WHITE IN OAK ROOM DEBUT
THROUGH MARCH 3rd
CONVERSATIONS WITH EXTRAORDINARY
PEOPLE AT MAXIM'S MARCH 14TH
NEWEST SHOW OF TIMELESS DIVAS
SERIES PREVIEWS IN BOCA RATON
DIAHANN CARROLL EXTENDED
BY POPULAR DEMAND THROUGH MARCH 24th
KT SULLIVAN & MARK NADLER
REMEMBER COMDEN & GREEN
CABARET FAVORITE TO MAKE
SPECIAL APPEARANCE AT RIVERSIDE
COMEDY NON-STOP AT SATURDAY
NIGHT WITH G&L COMEDY FEST AT 11:00 PM
THE IRIDIUM JAZZ BRUNCH SUNDAY
WITH GUEST MARTHA LORIN
SATURDAY NIGHT POOLE PARTY
PRESENTS MORE TOP NYC COMICS
POOLE PARTY PRESENTS TOP
NYC COMICS THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!
THE AFTER PARTY FRIDAY AT
THE BEECHMAN WITH GUEST SALLY WILFERT
CHICAGO CABARET PROFESSIONALS
SALUTE SONGWRITERS SUNDAYS IN MARCH
SALON SUNDAYS SHOW THIS WEEK
IS ALL ABOUT TIME
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE
MONDAY MARCH 5th AT STOCKTON INN
NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC MONDAY,
MARCH 5th AT WAREHOUSE THEATRE
"IT'S MADAME WITH AN E!" RETURNS
WITH JOE KOVACS
KEY OF SHE IS BACK TO SING
OF LOVE, MEN & SHOES!
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TODAY'S FEATURE STORY
CABARET CELEBRATION 2007
- A CABARET WEEKEND MARCH 1st to 3rd
Cabaret Celebration 2007,
sponsored by BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
) opens tonight in Boston, with shows scheduled at the Boston Center
for the Arts' STANFORD CALDERWOOD PAVILION - DEANE HALL (527 Tremont
Street, Boston, MA - 617-933-8600 - http://www.bcaonline.org/performances_pavilion.htm
) Thursday through Saturday, March 1st through 3rd.
On Thursday,
March 1st at 7:30 pm, Celia Slattery and Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg are
featured. Ms. Slattery is a Boston area vocalist whose blend of jazz
and contemporary folk is further distinguished by her backgrounds
in experimental theater and political activism. She shares a bill
with Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg, who presents Attitude of Gratitude, an
eclectic evening of German and French cabaret, improvisations, and
American standards. Tickets are $25 (includes both shows).
On Friday,
March 2nd, starting at 8:00 pm, Melissa Williams brings her show "Up
in a Tree," followed by Marilyn Dale and Ronnie Springer "As You Are."
Ms. Williams is the artistic director of the Riverside Theater Works
in Hyde Park. Her set is followed immediately by newcomers Marilyn
Dale and Ronnie Springer, who present a festive romp through the avid
imaginations of two fun-loving women. Tom LaMark accompanies. Tickets
$20 (includes both shows).
On Saturday
night, March 3rd at 7:30 pm, John OšNeil presents "Lullaby for Broadway"
followed by Brian De Lorenzo with his show "Listen to My Heart" OšNeil
celebrates and lampoons the Great White Way. Tom LaMark accompanies.
De Lorenzo takes a humorous and touching look at relationships in
the 21st Century in his show "Listen to My Heart." Ron Roy accompanies.
Tickets $20 (includes both shows).
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FEBRUARY WEATHER MIGHT MEAN
DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS
February (except in the Southern
Hemisphere) means cold, snow, sleet and other uncomfortable weather
- 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.
HERE & THERE
The news keeps pouring in
this week here at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - there are over a dozen news
stories appearing for the very first time in this issue (and on the
website) and several other stories, including items from Boston, Los
Angeles, Chicago, Florida, New Jersey, Washington DC as well as NYC.
March used to be known all over the place as "Cabaret Month" and it
is still celebrated in several areas (except NYC where the original
designation was first made).
So many stories came in that I have had to set aside
a few items until the Monday issue so I could finish writing this
issue in time to send it out by noon. But according to my mailbox,
all items sent regarding events of March 10th and earlier are now
complete - and up on the website as well.
Have you noticed what is
happening in Boston this weekend? The cabaret folks up there (and many
other areas of the country as well) do not have the abundant number
of cabaret venues we have in NYC, but that does not deter them from
performing - they just create their own spaces. BACA (Boston Association
of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
) has organized and is sponsoring a special CABARET CELEBRATION 2007
this weekend, arranging for the rental of a performance space - the
Boston Center for the Arts' STANFORD CALDERWOOD PAVILION - DEANE HALL
(527 Tremont Street, Boston, MA - 617-933-8600 - http://www.bcaonline.org/performances_pavilion.htm
) - and lining up 2 shows a night for cabaret, tonight through Saturday.
(The story is TODAYS FEATURE STORY above. I send my best wishes to all
my Boston friends for a very successful series. In the old days (before
poverty set in) I would be up there camera in hand and laptop computer
on my lap (naturally) to see these shows and report on them to you.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE070303Baca.shtml
And how about
Chicago! CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
) has organized a 20th Century Songwriters Series which they are sponsoring
on Sundays in March at 5:00 pm at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee
Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
). Chicago area performers are taking part each week to salute Johnny
Mercer (March 4th), Hoagy Carmichael (March 11th), Kurt Weill (March
18th) and Frank Loesser (March 25th). SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW070331CCP.shtml
And a bit
to the south from here, DCCN (DC Cabaret Network - http://www.dccabaretnetwork.org/
) has set aside their next monthly open mic event on Monday, March
5th at THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021 7th Street NW, Washington, DC)
to familiarize their members with an 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. The full article can be found
further down in this issue under the "MONDAY - March 5th" section.
Here in NYC,
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) just held their first seminar
of 2007, with a record number of members & friends attending. Now
everyone's attention is on the voting for the MAC Awards - preliminary
ballots are due back by March 14th and the top names on this ballot
will become the official nominees on the final ballot - the gala awards
show is at BB KING'S BLUES CLUB (237 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-997-4144
- http://www.bbkingsblues.com/
) on Tuesday, May 1st.
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 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE? Unlike
an expensive to print, expensive to mail, post card or flier, a banner
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way, the lowest cost ads (side bars) are limited to 5 per week, and
at least through mid-March there is only 1 slot available.
Attention NYC area subscribers
- we will be sending out a special addendum to this issue later today
to subscribers of our NYC CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BULLETIN SERVICE, so
if you have not signed up for it, today would be a good time to sign
on. Just click on the button found at the top of every page on the website
marked NYC AREA NEWS and then click on the blue button on that page
marked NYC BULLETIN and fill out the simple form. Over 350 folks have
already signed up.
"Blind cheerleading"? Would
you believe that someone actually accused me of doing just that regarding
my support these past several weeks of MAC (Manhattan Association of
Cabarets), encouraging folks - performers and fans of cabaret in the
NYC area - to join or rejoin this organization? True, my views have
changed from what they were 6 months or so ago, but the change is not
due to blindness - far from it. It was because I discovered that the
MAC board's attitude had undergone a change.
There was
a time - in the not too distant past - when the then president of
the organization, at a general meeting where a major change in policy
was announced without giving the membership warning and any chance
to comment, stated, in effect, "you elected us - we made this decision
- and if you don't like it, lump it." Then about 6 months or so ago,
the attitude changed. One long time board member - appalled by the
drop in membership and the low attendance at the 2006 MAC Awards Gala
- approached me (and several others who felt as I did that MAC had
lost the sense of its mission) and wanted my thoughts and suggestions
as to what could be done to restore confidence and increase membership
and support. Two other long-time MAC board members (one no longer
on the board) also expressed their concern (one even inviting me to
her home to discuss this matter).
Then, the
new president, Ricky Ritzel (even before he announced his candidacy
to the board) took me aside after a cabaret event and told me he was
thinking of running and wanted to familiarize himself with my thoughts
and concerns. I began to realize that MAC was getting serious about
reform and was genuinely concerned about the needs and wishes of the
membership. The election of a few other talented and dedicated friends
to the board this fall, including Mr. Ritzel, gave me a glimmer of
hope that "there was a new wind blowing."
So I sat back
a while and watched (eyes wide open), listened, questioned and probed
and came to discover that this was not a smoke screen, not an act,
not a ploy but a real desire on the part of a large part of the board
- if not all the board members - to recreate MAC into an organization
truly dedicated to the "art and artists of cabaret" rather than a
board only interested in the personal self interests of a few. And
as I studied the current members of the board, I discovered that indeed
major changes were going on. Currently serving are some on the most
talented and most dedicated cabaret supporters and performers in town!
For example,
Cynthia Crane and Sidney Myer, simply by their long-time experience
and their love of cabaret, lend a stability and a sense of vision
founded in the past to the board but looking to the future. Hector
Coris and Gregory Kennell are two of the most creative and visionary
folks I know - and both fiercely independent thinkers as well. Scott
Barbarino and I have clashed on many issues (sometimes getting really
upset with each other - and that's putting it politely). But he indeed
has the experience of running several clubs in management positions,
and can give this insight and wisdom to the board in its discussions.
Rickey Ritzel,
Richard Skipper (and the afore mentioned Sidney Myer) are all award
winning performers who make their living ("if you can call it a living")
as performers full time. This gives them a special insight into that
part of the cabaret world. Sad to say, I don't know that much about
Edd Clark except that he is a wonderful tenor vocalist - he seems
to sort of be the "quiet, thoughtful one" on the board. Both Ruth
Kurtzman and Jan Grossman have amazing "organizational" skills - and
Ruth is one heck of a cabaret fan, seen at show after show. Finally,
Peter Leavy is one of the most interesting, selfless and talented
cabaret writers in the business - with a love for cabaret unmatched
by anyone I know.
This is the
MAC Board of Directors - not a bunch of ogres and trolls, not a pack
of self-serving dolts and snobs, not a collection of liars and demons.
They are hardworking folks caught up in a special love of this thing
we call cabaret, and they need the support of all the NYC cabaret
world. They are human beings who make mistakes, aren't perfect and
at times lose their tempers, say or write stupid things and regret
it later (just like most of us do).
Most of all,
and I say this with eyes wide open and deep conviction, they are all
serious this time around about making MAC into an organization that
venues, performers and fans alike will be proud of. And I say, without
hesitation, NOW is the time the cabaret community must join as one
to make it all work.
To those folks
who want to wallow in the past, or who say "lets wait and see," all
I can say is "get a life!" It is time to move on. It is time to join
forces. It is time to quit harping on old hurts. Those who want to
keep the pot boiling, to keep stirring up trouble, keep the community
divided and continue with the name-calling, I realize you get a certain
feeling of self importance and power by continuing that attitude,
but reality has passed you by. And by withholding your support of
MAC you are damaging the very thing you claim to love - "the art and
artists of cabaret." Time to take the "blinders off" and take an active
part in the restoration of what once was, and is now becoming again,
a great resource for all cabaret fans in this town.
It is 1:00 pm and time to
send this issue on its way. I was waiting for some type of press release
regarding this year's BACK STAGE Bistro Awards which were announced
today, but even their website does not have the information. More news,
views and comments will be coming your way in the MONDAY issue.
NOW FOR 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 weekly,
cabaret news items will usually appear just once in the newsletter.
The CABARET NEWS pages on the website are updated regularly, and cover
all areas of the world.
SPECIAL LATE BREAKING NEWS
I am sure you will find information
in this issue you haven't read anywhere else - at least until today!
lease note that in most instances more detailed information and photo
are on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website. Just click on the links provided.
CELLIST PETER SACHON AT THE
TRIAD IN MARCH
Cellist Peter Sachon brings
his show Strings Attached to THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC -
212-362-2511 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) for two performances, on Thursdays, March 1st and 8th at 7:00 pm.
Peter will be joined on stage by Broadway's Mary Testa (42nd Street,
On the Town), Michael Winther (Songs from an Unmade Bed), and Sarah
Uriarte Berry (The Light in the Piazza, NYC Opera's Cinderella). Musical
director is Cathy Venable, and Victoria Clark (The Light in the Piazza,
Follies) directs. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070308Sachon.shtml
THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE
ANNOUNCES COMPOSER'S SERIES
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule)
is very pleased to announce a new concert series, featuring one night
only concert events from some of our favorite composers. On Thursdays,
March 8th and 15th, and Fridays, March 9th and 16th, four very unique
artists will take to our stage to present some of their newest music,
as well as some of their most beloved compositions. Scheduled to appear:
Thursday, March 8th, Todd Almond; Friday, March 9th, Tim DiPasqua &
Michael Holland; Thursday, March 15th, Brian Feinstein (with special
guests Malcolm Gets & Melissa Errico); Friday, March 16th, Julie Gold.
All performances are at 7:00 pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070316Composers.shtml
MATT MALONE LETS YOU FOLLOW
YOUR HEART IN NYC DEBUT SHOW
Matt Malone, an award-winning
writer, actor and singer will make his New York debut at DON'T TELL
MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) in "Follow Your Heart: My Life with a Twist" with performances scheduled
for Saturdays, March 3rd & 10th at 6:30 pm, and Friday March 30th at
9:00 pm. Cabaret veteran Linda Amiel Burns directs the show, with musical
direction by Paul Chamlin and Ritt Henn on bass. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070330Malone.shtml
JEANNE MACDONALD AT HELEN'S
WITH "TIME BETWEEN TRAINS"
Award-winning performer Jeanne
MacDonald brings her most recent show "Time Between Trains" back to
HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC -
212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) for five Saturday performances in March and April. MacDonald is scheduled
to appear on Saturdays, March 24th & 31st and April 14th, 21st & 28th,
all shows at 9:30 pm. (No show on April 7th.) Working with talented
musical director/arranger Rick Jensen, MacDonald brings a show that
creates a seamless blend between traditional standards from songwriters
like Johnny Mercer, Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne, and the music of contemporary
songwriters, such as Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman, Dar Williams and Susan
Werner. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070429MacDonald.shtml
"WHEN THE LIGHTS GO ON AGAIN"
ANNOUNCES 2nd EXTENSION
The critically acclaimed
"When The Lights Go On Again," the new musical celebrating the music
of the 1940s and World War II, announces its 2nd extension at THE TRIAD
(158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2511 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
). Written and staged by Bill Daugherty, the musical is produced by
Thoroughbred Records and Max Weintraub. Performances will run through
May 27th. When The Lights Go On Again features Bill Daugherty, Paul
Kropfl, Christina Morrell and Connie Pachl. Doyle Newmyer serves as
musical director with Jim Conant on guitar and John Loehrke on bass.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070527Lights.shtml
"IT'S MADAME WITH AN E!" RETURNS
WITH JOE KOVACS
Before there was Paris, Lindsay
or Britney, there was Madame! The world's most infamous diva is back
in all her glory with a new man on her arm, Joe Kovacs, and the same
biting wit that has made her a cultural icon. "It's Madame with an E!"
starring Madame with Joe Kovacs will play at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West
46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Tuesdays March 20th, April 3rd & 17th and May 1st & 15th at 9:00
pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070515Madame.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).
STERLING'S UPSTAIRS WELCOMES
EMILY ALLERTON AND SYLVIA BROOKS
STERLING'S UPSTAIRS (4349
Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-769-0905 - http://www.vitellosrestaurant.com/
), the all-new supper club at the legendary VITELLO'S RESTAURANT welcomes
Emily Allerton on Saturday, March 10th and Sylvia Brooks on Saturday,
March 17th, as its mid-March headliners. Both are musical theatre and
nightclub artists making their much anticipated debuts at Sterling's.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsLA070317Sterlings.shtml
LARI WHITE IN OAK ROOM DEBUT
THROUGH MARCH 3rd
Acclaimed singer-songwriter-actress
Lari White will make her New York cabaret debut in a new show, "My First
Affair...," at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331
- http://www.algonquinhotel.com/nav_oakroom_cabaret.html
) for one week only, through Saturday March 3rd. Musical director is
Don Rebic, with Steve Doyle on bass and Eric Michael Gillette as director.
Shows are Tuesday through Saturday at 9:00 pm with late shows on Friday
and Saturday at 11:30 pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070403White.shtml
THE ALL NIGHT STRUT! OPENS
AT RIVERSIDE THEATRE WORKS
RIVERSIDE THEATRE WORKS (45
Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA - 617-361-5269 - http://www.rtwboston.org/
) presents its 2006-2007 Cabaret production of The All Night Strut!.
Artistic Director, Tara Brooke Watkins, resident of Quincy, MA directs
and produces this production while Boston favorite Markus Hauck music
directs. This story comes to life March 3rd at 8:00 pm and runs the
next two Saturday nights during Boston's Cabaret month, March 10th and
17th. All shows begin at 8:00 pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE070317Strut.shtml
THOMAS HONECK'S "DREAMING
WIDE AWAKE" WEDNESDAY MARCH 7TH
Thomas Honeck returns to
THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
) with his new show, Dreaming Wide Awake, on Monday March 7th at 7:00
pm, to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation. The first four performances of the show
have raised over $2,500. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070307Honeck.shtml
KEY OF SHE IS BACK TO SING
OF LOVE, MEN & SHOES!
The a cappella group KEY
OF SHE will perform for two nights only at the STOCKTON INN (1 North
Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - http://www.bobegan.net/stockton-inn.html
), on Friday March 9th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, March 11th at 7:30 pm.
Key of She is simply crazy about LOVE, MEN, and SHOES! Since human beings
are ultimately on a quest for happiness, Key of She's goal is to give
the audience a good time. So in their return engagement at The Stockton
Inn, the sextet intends to vocalize and opine about often trivial but
definitely FUN subject matter. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYNJ070311KeyShe.shtml
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(APACHE and FIREFOX to name two) have them included as well. You can
download free newsreaders from the web as well for both MAC and PS -
check out http://www.newsreaders.com/xml/index.html
for dozens of available newsreaders.
DIAHANN CARROLL EXTENDED
BY POPULAR DEMAND THROUGH MARCH 24th
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency
Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) continues its Spring 2007 season with the return engagement of award-winning
entertainer Diahann Carroll. The new show, "Both Sides Now," featuring
songs and stories from her legendary career, has been extended by popular
demand another week through March 24th. Her engagement last year, which
marked the first time Ms. Carroll performed in a New York nightclub
in four decades, played to sold-out houses. The show will play Tuesdays
through Saturdays at 8:30 pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070324Carroll.shtml
KT SULLIVAN & MARK NADLER
REMEMBER COMDEN & GREEN
Having triumphed in their
THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/nav_oakroom_cabaret.html
) salutes to Jule Styne, Dorothy Fields and Cole Porter, KT Sullivan
and Mark Nadler now turn their spotlight on the longest-running creative
partnership in theatre history in their new Oak Room show, "Make Someone
Happy: Remembering Betty Comden & Adolph Green" which will be presented
from Tuesdays through Saturdays, March 20th through April 14th. SEE
FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070414KTMark.shtml
CONVERSATIONS WITH EXTRAORDINARY
PEOPLE AT MAXIM'S MARCH 14TH
The glory years of Chicago
nightclubs will be the topic when legendary songbird Audrey Morris and
Rick ("Dr. Night Life") Kogan get together for "Conversations with Extraordinary
People" at MAXIM'S at The Nancy Goldberg International Center (24 East
Goethe Street, Chicago, IL - Tickets: 312-742-1748) in Wednesday March
14th at 6:00 pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW070314Maxims.shtml
NEWEST SHOW OF TIMELESS DIVAS
SERIES PREVIEWS IN BOCA RATON
The West Boca Theatre Company
and Sandler Center at the Levis JCC in Boca Raton in association with
ShaRell Productions (Sandi Durell & Shari Upbin) proudly present the
American Premier of the newest in the Timeless Divas series "DAMES IN
DIVALAND" for 6 preview performances prior to an opening run in Southeast
Florida this coming Fall/Winter. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSOUTH070324Divas.shtml
CABARET FAVORITE TO MAKE
SPECIAL APPEARANCE AT RIVERSIDE
RIVERSIDE THEATRE WORKS (45
Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA - 617-361-5269 - http://www.rtwboston.org/
) is proud to present as part of its 2006-2007 Cabaret Fest one of Boston's
favorite cabaret performers in a hit one-woman show! Award winning vocalist
and recording artist Jan Peters takes you back to long walks, porch
swings, and first loves in her critically acclaimed cabaret show "Old
Fashioned, Please!" This is a "one night only" event on Friday, March
16th, 8:00 pm. Ms. Peters will be accompanied by Musical Director Tom
LaMark on piano. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE070316Peters.shtml
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD
OF CABARET
These news items cover events
of a continuing nature (weekly/monthly) featuring guest artists or of
events of major interest like cabaret festivals and benefits. The items
appear each issue when appropriate, and are placed in chronological
order.
TONIGHT - THURSDAY MARCH
1st
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX
TONIGHT FEATURES HENRY KRIEGER
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY
CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm will feature as guests tonight,
March 1st, is Henry Krieger, who wrote the music for DREAMGIRLS. Seth's
weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks
behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover
- 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY
CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
)! For details, see: http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox/
.
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB
1020 TONIGHT FEATURES SPECIAL GUESTS
Les Michaels' Cabaret Showcase,
normally presented every Thursday night at THE TEN20 at the Wyndham
Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA
- 310-854-1111) featuring guest performers from the LA cabaret world.
Guests scheduled for tonight are Carole Diane Stuart, Ann Villella,
Jan Daley and Deborah Johnson. This very popular event, celebrating
its fourth year, is now the longest-running cabaret showcase of its
kind in Los Angeles. There is no cover, no minimum. (Valet Parking Only
- $2 for 2 hours, $3 each additional hour.) For more information see
http:/www.lesmichaels.com/ .
FRIDAY - MARCH 2nd
POOLE PARTY PRESENTS TOP
NYC COMICS THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!
The Award-Winning Stand-Up
& Musical Comedy show POOLE PARTY, hosted by Ron Poole, will present
some of NYC's top comics at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC
- 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) this Friday night, March 2nd at 9:00 pm. Ron has invited to perform
some Poole Party favorites including Poppi Kramer from NBC's The Biggest
Loser; Sean Donnelly from Mo Pitkin's & The Village Lantern; Danny Leary
from The Broadway Comedy Club; TJ Meyers from Carolines On Broadway;
Barbara Heller from The Big Apple Comedy Boot Camp; Don Puglisi from
The New York Comedy Club; Darlene Violette from NBC's Law and Order
& MTV; Cooper Vasquez from Suddenly, Stand-Up; Cathie Boruch from The
New York Improv; Joe Minolfi from Carolines On Broadway; and last but
not least, the incomparable Sidney Myer, MAC & Bistro Award Winner.
$15 cover, 2 drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
THE AFTER PARTY FRIDAY AT
THE BEECHMAN WITH GUEST SALLY WILFERT
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) is pleased to continue THE AFTER PARTY, an informal social gathering
for the theatrically inclined. Every Friday from 10:30 pm till 2:00
am, join hosts Brandon Cutrell and Alysha Umphress, as well as Ray Fellman
at the piano, for this weekly party in the heart of Manhattan's theatre
district. The mic is always open. And as a special treat, Brandon and
Alysha are pleased to welcome award-winning vocalist Lisa Asher to serve
as bartemtress. A favorite of the Manhattan cabaret scene, Lisa's pour
is as ferocious as her belt. Lisa will be on hand to sing and pour drinks
all night long! On Friday, March 2nd, Brandon & Alysha are pleased to
welcome special guest Sally Wilfert. Sally will be on hand to greet
fans and has agreed to perform three numbers as only she can. There
is no cover charge and no minimum.
SATURDAY - MARCH 3rd
SATURDAY NIGHT POOLE PARTY
PRESENTS MORE TOP NYC COMICS
The Award-Winning Stand-Up
& Musical Comedy show POOLE PARTY, hosted by Ron Poole, will present
some of NYC's top comics at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC
- 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) this Saturday night, March 3rd at 8:30 pm. Ron has invited to perform
some Poole Party favorites including Craig Coursey direct from Grand
Rapids' DeVos Hall; Pat Candaras from The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
& Liesure Village, Florida; Ted McElroy from The Joey Reynolds Radio
Show & Uncle Ted's Day Care Center; Andrea Roman from The Las Vegas
Riviera; Joe Minolfi from The New York Comedy Club & Service Employees
International Union Local 32B-J; Kathy Smith from Carolines On Broadway;
Ray Payton from Stand-Up New York; Cathie Boruch from The Duplex's Suddenly,
Stand-Up; Thomas Marzulli from Stand-Up New York; and last but not least,
the incomparable Sidney Myer, MAC & Bistro Award Winner. $15 cover,
2 drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
COMEDY NON-STOP AT SATURDAY
NIGHT WITH G&L COMEDY FEST AT 11:00 PM
The Gay & Lesbian Stand-Up
& Musical Comedy Fest will present some of NYC's top comics at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) this Saturday night, March 3rd at 11:00 pm. Schedule to appear in
this, the original and longest running G&L comedy event in NYC are Danny
McWilliams from The Original Funny Gay Males; Jackie Monahan from The
Lesbians Of Laughter Tour; Jeffrey Essmann from Comedy Central; William
Mullin from The Santa Fe Comedy Festival; Anne Neczypoor from The New
York Improv; Adam Sank from VH-1's Best Week Ever; Ted McElroy from
The Joey Reynolds Radio Show; David Hodorowski from The Ice Palace;
Michael Brill from Carolines On Broadway & Gotham Comedy Club; and last
but not least, the incomparable Sidney Myer, MAC & Bistro Award Winner.
$15 cover, 2 drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
SUNDAY - MARCH 4th
THE IRIDIUM JAZZ BRUNCH SUNDAY
WITH GUEST MARTHA LORIN
Scott Barbarino presents
Barry Levitt's Vocal Jazz Workshop & Brunch each Sunday at IRIDIUM JAZZ
CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
) from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, featuring the "Brunch House Band" which
includes Barry Levitt (piano/musical director), Dave Schnitter (sax),
Cameron Brown (bass) and Anthony Pinciotti (drums). Featured guest this
week, Sunday March 4th is Martha Lorin, who will be performing sets
starting around 1:00 pm. Future scheduled guests are: March 11th, Susannah
d'Wrixon; March 18th, Judy Silvano; March 25th, Lady Cantrese. $21.95
price includes show, brunch buffet & complimentary cocktail.
"AT THE RITZ!" TO BE BROADCAST
SUNDAYS ON STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
Regular weekly live broadcasts
of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can be heard on WVOF 88.5FM from 3:00
to 5:00 pm. Producers and hosts Jeffrey C. Williams and Lynn DiMenna
now announce a new, convenient way to hear their weekly show. Simply
go to http://www.attheritz.org/
and in one click you can enjoy AT THE RITZ! streaming 24/7 anytime!
Sunday 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.
For more information email attheritz@msn.com.
RELATED STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070131Ritz.shtml
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY
FEATURES MUSIC OF BLOSSOM DEARIE
On Sunday, March 4th, EVERYTHING
OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet
at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram,
usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm host David Kenney will feature the
music of Blossom Dearie. David will also hold an In-Studio Interview
with Jason Danieley prior to his engagement at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on March 11th. Jason is currently starring as Aaron Fox in the new
Kander & Ebb musical Curtains! on Broadway. There will be two "be a
deejay" segments: Sandi Durell salutes the Contemporary Songwriter and
Maryluz - her husband Jose gave her this "Deejay segment" for her birthday.
Listen In And Celebrate with her! Each EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN show
features the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes,
contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus occasional Listener
DeeJay segments and MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. For more information contact:
oldisnew@earthlink.net.
You are also invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future
shows. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/
.
CHICAGO CABARET PROFESSIONALS
SALUTE SONGWRITERS SUNDAYS IN MARCH
CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals
- http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
) is pleased to announce its annual Spring series, a 20th Century Songwriters
Series to be presented on Sundays in March at 5:00 pm at DAVENPORT'S
(1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
). The series will salute songwriters Johnny Mercer, Hoagy Carmichael,
Kurt Weill and Frank Loesser, with shows scheduled as follows: Sunday,
March 4th - Out of This World: A Tribute to Johnny Mercer; Sunday, March
11th - Heart and Soul: A Tribute to Hoagy Carmichael; Sunday, March
18th - Listen to My Song: A Tribute to Kurt Weill; Sunday, March 25th
- I Hear Music: A Tribute to Frank Loesser. For each show there is a
$15 cover. (Half price for current CCP members with a reservation.)
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW070331CCP.shtml
SALON SUNDAYS SHOW THIS WEEK
IS ALL ABOUT TIME
Mark Janas hosts Salon Sundays
on all but the last Sunday of each month at the ROUGE WINE BAR at THE
PARIS COMMUNE (99 Bank Street, NYC - 212-929-0509 - http://www.ParisCommune.net/
). The shows are a constantly changing program with nights of new works,
singer-songwriter evenings, evenings focussing on a particular style,
a particular cultural influence. This Sunday, March 4th, the salon will
resume with the theme "It's About Time" which has a broad range of interpretations,
and was actually the title of a revue-type show Mark did a reading or
two with by BMI lyricist Frank Evans and composer Richard Evans (no
relation). It's actually one week in advance of "spring forward" weekend,
so the topic will help everyone prepare. Call for exact showtime. $15
minimum.
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 get your order in. 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 nearly
2,500 subscribers.
MONDAY MARCH 5th
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/
).
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE
MONDAY MARCH 5th AT STOCKTON INN
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE
continues on Monday, March 5th 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
the 5th include Tina Margot, Amy Raditz, Alison Joyce, Rachel Joyce,
Arlene Naber, Bruce Clough & Becky Bledsoe, Bonita Adele, Joy Lober
Anderson, Dave Morrish and more to be announced. Only $8 cover/$10 minimum.
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.
TUESDAY - MARCH 6th
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/
.
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.
FUTURE EVENTS
- 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 AMAZING THINGS OPEN
MIC MARCH 14th FEATURES ZANE KUCHERA
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, March 14th
the featured guest is Zane Kuchera. The show starts at 7:30 pm, and
there is an $8 cover charge (discount for BACA members).
NEXT COMMUNITY CABARET ON
FRIDAY 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 7:00 pm, 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.
THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF
1938 MARCH 26th AT THE TOWN HALL
The second show of the 2007
Broadway by the Year series, THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1938 and will
take place on Monday, March 26th at 8:00 pm. The popular series, 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 continue with events on April 30th (MUSICALS OF 1959) with the
final show of the run slated for June 18th (MUSICALS OF 1964). Ticket
sales have soared with stellar reviews and reasonably priced tickets.
Author/critic Scott Siegel created the series for Town Hall, which he
writes and hosts. Siegel takes audiences of all ages on a musical tour
of the Great White Way, offering an entertaining verbal account of Broadwayšs
history. Each evening celebrates the songs from Broadway shows of a
selected year, sung by a cast of talented cabaret and Broadway performers.
This marvelous program not only highlights favorite show-stopping numbers,
it also features lesser-known gems.
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.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
FOR MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The following shows are currently
offering members special prices and discounts. If your show is offering
a discount to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members and is not listed here,
please let me know at once, so that you can be included on the DISCOUNTS
page on the website and listed weekly in the newsletter.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
)
Ron Poole's MAC and BISTRO
Award-winning "POOLE PARTY" stand-up and musical comedy show continues
most Saturday nights at 8:30 pm. Sidney Myer drops by most shows to
provide a lot of laughs as well. The long-running variety show features
performers from Stand-Up as well as Cabaret and Musical Comedy. Cover
is $15 with a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
Award-winning celebrity impersonator
Tommy Femia continues his long-running hit show "Judy Garland LIVE!"
most Saturdays at 11:00 pm, returning on March 17th from a brief break.
Musical Director for the show is MAC & Bistro Award Winner David Maiocco.
Tommy will be singing Judy's best-loved hits including as well as songs
the legendary singer never got a chance to do. And Tommy sings 'em all
LIVE! - not lip-synch! There is a $20 cover, 2-drink minimum. $15 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC
- 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
)
Rob Langeder returns with
his acclaimed New York cabaret solo debut show with one more performance,
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 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! There is a $15 Cover and
a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070304Langeder.shtml
Award-winning performer Jeanne
MacDonald brings her most recent show "Time Between Trains" back for
five Saturday performances in March and April. MacDonald is scheduled
to appear on Saturdays, March 24th & 31st and April 14th, 21st & 28th,
all shows at 9:30 pm. (No show on April 7th.) Working with talented
musical director/arranger Rick Jensen, MacDonald brings a show that
creates a seamless blend between traditional standards from songwriters
like Johnny Mercer, Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne, and the music of contemporary
songwriters, such as Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman, Dar Williams and Susan
Werner. There will be a $20 music charge and a $15 food or beverage
minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070429MacDonald.shtml
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 -
http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
)
Karen Mack & Michael Holland
continue after their triumphant sold-out shows in 2006 and January 2007
at NYC's hottest cabaret venue for additional appearances on Wednesdays
at 7:00 pm through March 28th. They continue with GASHOLE: Hole-O-Matic!
The All-Request Show, where Mack & Holland hurtle through as many tunes
as the audience can pick as fast as they can whether they know them
or not. For these shows 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/NewsNYC070131Gashole.shtml
Jenna Esposito brings her
acclaimed show SMOOCH! 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
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 Saturday March 3rd at 8:00 pm. 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. $20 cover, 2-beverage minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070303Tracy.shtml
Acclaimed vocalist/recording
artist Craig Pomranz is singing at one of New York's most exciting new
clubs THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. There will be one more show, on Wednesday
March 7th at 9:30 pm. Pomranz, along with musical director Steve Bocchino,
will offer entertainment with cabaret/saloon singing at its best, including
classic standards and brand-new material. There is a $20.00 cover charge
plus a 2 beverage minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070307Pomranz.shtml
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2511 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
)
On March 11th at 7:00 pm,
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. These songs have graced the silver screen,
stage and concert halls sung by our greatest voices including Mario
Lanza, Doris Day, Jo Stafford, Bing Crosby and most prolifically the
great Frank Sinatra. There is a $20 cover, 2-drink minimum. $15 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070311Carrico.shtml
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438 -
http://www.rosesturn.com/
)
Award-winning comic Adrianne
Tolsch is back by popular demand with her acclaimed show "None of Your
Damn Business!" a hilarious look at aging. Performances will be on Fridays
at 7:00 pm in March & April (no performance March 30th). The show is
directed by NYC Nightlife Award winner Collette Black with special musical
material John McMahon and Jay Jeffries. Adrianne who has been performing
stand-up comedy for decades, shares her wacky take on life with her
unique "boomer humor" that has been delighting audiences for over a
year. From the first wrinkle and grey hair to botox and bleaching, Adrianne
covers every topic imaginable in an evening of non-stop laughter. Never
has getting older been so hysterical!. There is a $10 cover, 2-drink
minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070430Tolsch.shtml
Brian Farley returns with
his solo cabaret debut show "Brian Farley: By Myself" on Saturdays,
March 10th, 17th & 24th at 7:00 pm. Brian is the older of the two Farley
Brothers, who played to sell-out crowds in both New York and Provincetown.
He goes at it solo in his new show about singing alone, being alone,
and ultimately the realization that no one is alone. He sings everything
from Irving Berlin to Alanis Morissette, and even breaks out his tap
shoes.There is a $15 cover charge plus a two drink minimum. $10 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070324Farley.shtml
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
)
David Gurland, the multi
award winning and out gay vocalist, will present his most ambitious
performance series to date: The DGUR Concerts, on the third Sunday at
7:00 pm of each month. Each show will have a different musical director
with different musicians, and guest stars. Each Sunday will be an all
new show focusing on different music - from show tunes to country music,
an acoustic version of Neurotica (David's ALL MADONNA tribute show)
, and even a "Gurland does Garland" evening is planned. Upcoming show
dates are March 18th, April 15th, May 20th, and June 17th. There is
a $16 cover and a $15 food/drink minimum. $11 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070128Gurland.shtml
EVENTS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY
RESTAURANT IN DALLAS GIVES
HOTLINE DISCOUNT
HECTOR'S ON HENDERSON (2829
North Henderson, Dallas, TX - 214-821-0432 - http://www.hectorsonhenderson.com/
), a restaurant featuring American cuisine with a Texas Twist, has live
cabaret or jazz music every night. Singers are always welcome to take
the mic! Check out the full music schedule, menu, and reviews on the
website. For reservations, visit the website or call. This restaurant
was chosen the #1 Best New Restaurant in North Texas (D Magazine, Feb.
2006). Hector's is offering a 10% discount to members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
REMINDER REGARDING CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE DISCOUNTS
To be eligible for a listing
on the MEMBER DEALS page you must send in your flier, press release
and/or other promotional materials clearly showing the discount offer.
That information will be used as the basis for the MEMBER DEALS page
notice, as well as for the newsletter listing. Please be sure to check
with the venue where you are performing to be sure that these discounts
will be honored.
Any member who is denied a properly listed CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE discount should notify me at once. I cannot guarantee that
the discount will be honored, but I can take steps to contact the
parties involved and publish the facts in the newsletter and remove
the listing from the MEMBER DEALS page.
ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE
NEWSLETTER 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. And, please, please don't send in your press release
with all those annoying html links (with embedded photos, distracting
backgrounds, etc.), or simply a .jpg of your post card or as one of
those "e-vite" things that require me to "click to open" and lead
to a web page somewhere. 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).
IT'S TIME TO GO
Near the top of this newsletter
I promised that you would read things in this issue you will not find
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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 membership donations make this all
possible.
And that is just about the
way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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