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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #070309 - Thursday, April
5, 2007
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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.
JUDY SINGS JUDY ON EASTER SUNDAY AT THE ALGONQUIN
THOMAS HONECK'S "DREAMING WIDE AWAKE" SATURDAY APRIL 7th
MYCHELLE COLLEARY AT IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB DATE NOW APRIL 17th
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX TONIGHT WITH JASON DANIELY
SINGER-SONGWRITER ROSEMARY LOAR AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
JULIAN YEO AND TRIO TO PERFORM AT TRIAD & IRIDIUM
LINA KOUTRAKOS RETURNS WITH ACCLAIMED "TORCH" SHOW
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB 1020 GOES TO 2 NIGHTS AS VENUE CLOSES
"JUDY GARLAND LIVE!" WITH TOMMY FEMIA & GUEST DARLENE VIOLETTE
THE IRIDIUM JAZZ BRUNCH SUNDAY WITH GUEST ESTHER BECKMAN
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY FEATURES MUSIC OF KEELY SMITH
THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY COMEDY HOUR SUNDAY WITH FUNNY BUNNYS
SALON SUNDAYS CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK
BIG APPLE STAND-UP COMEDY WORKSHOP STARTS APRIL 12th
MAUREEN HAMILL PERFORMS AT TAVERN ON THE GREEN
JIM SPEAKE SINGS THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN IN "I'M A BRASS BAND"
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HERE & THERE
Well, I wish I were there, but I'm still here - in Queens that is. But
I'm almost there. As we slipped another day behind in our schedule I
decided it would be best to keep the computer here through the sending
of today's issue of the newsletter just in case there were connection
problems at the new apartment. Now I will have 4 days to work out any
snags that might crop up. But I am 90% packed - Daniel came over to
this apartment yesterday afternoon while I was in Manhatten preparing
for the move-in, and packed up several more cartons and also cleaned
out my file cabinet.
This is an extremely short issue - I have a lot to tell
you about but no time - I want to be out of here completely by tomorrow
and now comes the nitty-gritty work - moving all these cartons down
three flights of stairs so that the truck can be loaded quickly. Danial
will be here shortly to finish his part and then he and a friend will
be here tomorrow to do the heavy lifting.
There are a few events coming up in the NYC area that are really important
for cabaret fans.
On April 9th Back Stage Magazine will hold their annual
Bistro Awards Gala at GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB (208 West 23rd Street, NYC
- 212-367-9000 - http://www.gothamcomedyclub.com/
). At the gala Back Stage will fete Tony Award winner Betty Buckley
and 38 winners of its annual Bistro Awards, which celebrate and honor
outstanding excellence in cabaret and distinguished work during 2006.
Award winners are invited to perform at this event so it should really
be a star-studded, exciting evening. Tickets cost $35 plus there is
a two beverage minimum. Premium tickets cost $60, plus the two drink
minimum, and include a champagne reception and preferred seating in
the showroom. To purchase, call (646) 654-5725 or email bistros@backstage.com.
At one time the gala was the number-one entertainment event in town
but the past few years budget constraints made the event an "invitation
only" affair. This year the public is invited, and all cabaret fans
are urged to show their support for BACK STAGE Editor-at-Large Sherry
Eaker who is producing the show. If it is a sell out it may once more
become "the hottest ticket in town" every spring. Plus it will show
the "powers that be" at the magazine the importance of cabaret to
the folks in NYC. Please call in your ticket order today! SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070409Bistro.shtml
Also, 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/
). I don't know exactly what is being planned, but with Phil Bond
directing the show it should be a winner! And unlike the past few
years, this room has cabaret-style seating with food and beverage
service (2-drink minimum). Seating is limited to 600 - with many seats
already set aside for nominees and press, so be sure to order yours
as soon as possible. Tickets cost from $45 to $125. I urge you to
attend to show this town that the cabaret community is united and
not broken, as some (fortunately only a few) would have you believe.
I hope to have more details on this event in the next few issues.
See the MAC website (http://www.macnyc.com/
) for more information on how to order your tickets.
With the MAC voters now making their choices from the final MAC AWARD
nomineess, a number of performers are preparing repeat performances
of their 2006 shows as a means of showing the voters their stuff. But
because the ballots just went into the mail on a week or so ago, getting
the word out about your show on short notice becomes a problem. 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 on CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is seen every day, again and again
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Just click on the button marked BANNER INFO at the top
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is e-mailed to over 2,700 cabaret lovers around the world. By the
way, the lowest cost ads (side bars) are limited to 5 per week. In
most instances, we can have your banner or ad up and running within
24 hours!
Did you check out the new photo on the "PHOTO OF THE WEEK" page (just
click on the link on my home page, just below the two super-side bar
ads in the left column)? Someone sent me a vintage photo and you are
invited to guess the identity of the three people in the photo. No prize
- but send in your guesses. All three are famous - sort of. Only four
people have sent in a guess so far (no one has been able to name all
three).
I told you this was a short issue - some news items follow plus the
usual weekly remiders of shows that occur regularly but feature different
performers/guests.
Now back to work.
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! Please note that in most instances more
detailed information and photo are on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website.
Just click on the links provided.
JUDY SINGS JUDY ON EASTER SUNDAY AT THE ALGONQUIN
San Francisco vocalist and 2007 MAC AWARD nominee Judy Butterfield returns
to THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331 -
http://www.algonquinhotel.com/nav_oakroom_cabaret.html
) on Sunday, April 8th at 8:00 pm with her show Judy Sings Judy: Songs
of a Young Garland. Judy is a protege of Andrea Marcovicci. The show
is directed by Clifford Bell with musical direction by Shelly Markham.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070408Butterfield.shtml
THOMAS HONECK'S "DREAMING WIDE AWAKE" SATURDAY APRIL 7th
2007 MAC AWARD nominee Thomas Honeck returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE
(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) with his show, Dreaming Wide Awake, on Saturday, April 7th at 5:00
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/NewsNYC070407Honeck.shtml
MYCHELLE COLLEARY AT IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB DATE NOW APRIL 17th
Jazz vocalist and 2007 MAC AWARD nominee Mychelle Colleary will perform
for one night only at the IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121
- http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
) on Tuesday April 17th at 7:00 pm. (This is a change from date announced
earlier.) She will be accompanied by David Budway on piano and a bass
player to be announced. Mychelle promises a super fun, improvised evening
of loveliness! There is a $15 cover ($10 for MAC members) plus a $10
minimum.
SINGER-SONGWRITER ROSEMARY LOAR AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
Singer/songwriter Rosemary Loar will perform her songs at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Friday, April 6th at 7:30 pm and Monday, April 9th at 9:30 pm.
Her songs are an intimate conversation about her emotional 'take' on
the world, her singular way of processing events and relationships in
her life. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070409Loar.shtml
JULIAN YEO AND TRIO TO PERFORM AT TRIAD & IRIDIUM
Julian Yeo and his Trio will perform some of their favorite Great American
Songbook standards, coupled with some originals, at THE TRIAD (158 West
72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2511 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) on Thursdays April 19th at 9:30 pm and April 26th at 7:00 pm and at
IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
) on Thursdays May 3rd & 10th at 7:00 pm. The show, I Remember You,
is directed by Ricky Ritzel, with musical direction/piano by Jesse Gelber,
Dough Largent on bass and Kevin Dorn on drums. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070510Yeo.shtml
MODERN MAN RETURNS ON APRIL 7th ONE NIGHT ONLY
David Buskin, Robert Carlson and George Wurzbach, who form the folk/comedy
group "Modern Man" return to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Saturday, April 7th at 8:00 pm for one show only. A cross between
Crosby, Stills & Nash and the Marx Brothers they are fast redefining
something-or-other and delighting audiences as they interweave themes
ranging from God to Godzilla, from manliness to cluelessness, from ESPN
to the FBI with a vocal blend that has not been heard since Ella and
F. Scott Fitzgerald went their separate ways. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070407Modern.shtml
LINA KOUTRAKOS RETURNS WITH ACCLAIMED "TORCH" SHOW
2007 MAC AWARD nominee, singer/songwriter Lina Koutrakos returns to
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Saturday, April 7th at 11:00 pm with her acclaimed show "Torch."
Ms. Koutrakos is a "diva for the ages." Her music, rooted in both a
nomadic childhood and Greek heritage, presents us with an artist whose
voice is alive with a cultural intimacy we didn't know existed until
we experience her incredible talent. She sings with amazing spirit,
extraordinary energy, and perhaps most exciting of all, a joyous celebration
that will rock your soul. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070407Lina.shtml
BIG APPLE STAND-UP COMEDY WORKSHOP STARTS APRIL 12th
An 6 Week Stand-Up Comedy Workshop taught by two experienced, working
stand-up comedy performers/producers/coaches, Ron Poole & Darlene Violette
begins on Thursday, April 12th at THE RIPLEY-GRIER STUDIO (520 Eighth
Avenue, NYC) and run through May 10th. The workshop includes 5 class
sessions, 1 field trips to a NYC Comedy Show, and one performance date
for a total of 7 meetings. Class is open to newcomers and comedy veterans.
This workshop will tailor itself to the needs and skill level of each
individual student in an environment similar to that of a TV writers'
room. Class size is strictly limited to 10-12 students. Tuition for
the workshop is $350. A deposit of $200 will hold your spot in this
class. The series will include a field trip to a show at a comedy club
plus a performance showcase at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Saturday, Saturday, May 5th at 8:30 pm (A videotape of your performance
is included). Topics to be covered, but not limited to, include: Writing
& performing 5-7 minutes of unique, funny material; Emceeing Stand-Up
Comedy Shows; Crowd Work & Improvising Onstage; Warming Up for Live
TV Audiences; Creating material from your real life experiences (autobiographical),
the world around you (observational), pop culture (topical), world news/politics
(political) and your endless imagination (your very own unique genre).
E-mail ronpoole2@aol.com
or c all 212-802-5584 to reserve a place.
MAUREEN HAMILL PERFORMS AT TAVERN ON THE GREEN
Maureen Hamill performs her show "Live From The Chestnut Room" on Thursday
April 12th at 8:00 pm at THE CHESTNUT ROOM at TAVERN ON THE GREEN (Central
Park at West 67th Street, NYC - 212-873-3200 - http://www.tavernonthegreen.com/
). Maureen is accompanied by Matthew Ward on piano, Joe Gaudett on drums
and Andrew Perusi on bass. Direction is by Scott Barnes and Mark Graham.
The show consists of music from Broadway composers such as Sondheim,
Lerner & Lowe, Bacharach, Jacques Brel to pop classics such as Downtown,
I Got a Name and a jazz version of Show Me from My Fair Lady. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070412Hamill.shtml
JIM SPEAKE SINGS THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN IN "I'M A BRASS BAND"
In his new show at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC -
212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
), "I'M A BRASS BAND" vocalist Jim Speake sings the music of Cy Coleman,
the Tony, Emmy and Grammy award winning composer of Broadway musicals.
Performances are scheduled for Saturdays April 21st & 28th at 5:00 pm.
The show features as musical director Steven Ray Watkins with Matt Wigton
on bass and Fred Kennedy on drums. Lennie Watts directs. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070428Speake.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 APRIL 5
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX TONIGHT WITH JASON DANIELY
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th
Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) is usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. Tonight, April 5th,
Seth will have as his guest Jason Daniely who is currently in CURTAINS,
and also starred in CANDIDE and THE FULL MONTY. 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 GOES TO 2 NIGHTS AS VENUE CLOSES
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) is now also presented on Wednesday
nights as the hotel winds down towards an estimated 1 year remodeling
and renovation. Each night will feature guest performers from the LA
cabaret world. Guests scheduled for tonight, Thursday April 5th are
Marianne Ferrari, "Bella," Dolores Petersen, Chuck Bailey and Andy Suvalsky.
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/ .
SATURDAY - APRIL 7th
"JUDY GARLAND LIVE!" WITH TOMMY FEMIA & GUEST DARLENE VIOLETTE
Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia continues with his wildly popular,
after-theater show "Judy Garland LIVE!", running Saturdays at 11:00
pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 -
http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
). Each show features a special guest performer from cabaret, comedy
or Broadway. This week's guest is comedienne Darlene Violette 2007 MAC
Award Nominee from Poole Party! Musical director is David Maiocco. $20
cover, 2 drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SUNDAY - APRIL 8th
THE IRIDIUM JAZZ BRUNCH SUNDAY WITH GUEST ESTHER BECKMAN
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 April 8th is 2007 MAC AWARD nominee Esther Beckman, who
will be performing sets starting around 1:00 pm. Featured in the weeks
to come: April 15th, Hillary Gardner; April 23rd, Val Ryder. $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 KEELY SMITH
On Sunday, April 8th, 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 Keely Smith. Plus there will be an in-studio interview with
Ms. Smith who is currently performing at THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th
Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/entertainment.cfm
). David will also present the final "be a deejay" segment programmed
for your listening pleasure by Listener/Supporter Gregory Aubrey - a
tribute to Pierre DeLanoe. Each week 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/
.
DAVE'S GONE BY ON RADIO & NET HOSTS MOSTLY LAPTOP TRIBUTE BAND
DAVE'S GONE BY is a weekly mix of talk-radio, humor and music, ranging
from political commentary to sketch comedy, from theater reviews to
interviews, from musical detours to straight-talking monologues hosted
by Dave Lefkowitz. It can be heard in the NYC area on Sunday nights
at 11:00 pm on Long Island's WGBB-AM (1240) and also on the web, live,
at http://www.am1240wgbb.com/
. This Sunday, April 8th the Beatles tribute band "Mostly Moptop" visits
the daverhood for some in-studio music and Fab Four worship. Don't miss
Dave's half-hour pre-show with co-host Jeff Goodman at 10:30! Past guests
have included Karen Grassle, Dottie Burman, Neil Sedaka, Tom Paxton,
October Project and Housewives on Prozac. Read all about the show and
Sunday's guests at http://www.davesgoneby.org/
.
SALON SUNDAYS CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK
Mark Janas hosts Salon Sundays on all but the last Sunday of each month
starting around 7:00 pm 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. The salon this Sunday has been cancelled
due to unforeseen circumstances. No cover, $15 minimum.
THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY COMEDY HOUR SUNDAY WITH FUNNY BUNNYS
Adam Sank Hosts THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY COMEDY HOUR! on Sundays at
THERAPY (348 West 52 Street, NYC - 212-397-1700 - http://www.therapy-nyc.com/
) at 10:00 pm. This Sunday, April 8th when Adam welcomes the dangerously
insane Shecky Beagleman, two-time MAC Award nominee for Outstanding
Female Comedian and seen on CBS ("Welcome to New York,") Comedy Central
("Musical Shorts") and USA Network ("Up All Night"). Also making like
funny bunnies will be William Mullin (Santa Fe Comedy Festival, Don't
Tell Mama) and Michael Lawrence (Miami Improv, East Village Lounge).
No cover charge, $5 cosmos all night.
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 over 2,700 subscribers.
MONDAY APRIL 9th
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE APRIL 2nd AT STOCKTON INN
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE will take place on Monday, April 9th at 7:30
pm to the STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250
- http://www.bobegan.net/stockton-inn.html
) with featured performers to be announced (see next Monday's issue).
The showcase usually features 5 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area.
Only $8 cover/$10 minimum.
DEBRA AND MARY AT BISCUIT BBQ MONDAY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Composer Debra Barsha (RADIANT BABY) and cabaret chanteuse Mary Cleere
Haran perform every Monday at 9:00 pm in an evening of song and witty
repartee at BISCUIT BBQ RESTAURANT (230 Fifth Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn
NY - 718-399-2161 - http://www.biscuitbbq.com/
). Each week features new songs, a different theme and very special
guest interviews. The next event is Monday, March 18th, guest performer
TBA. The club has been renovated, has hired a new chef, and has changed
its name from NIGHT & DAY RESTAURANT to BISCUIT BBQ. Check website for
latest information.
BACK STAGE'S BISTRO AWARDS GALA SET FOR APRIL 9th
Back Stage will fete Tony Award winner Betty Buckley and 38 winners
of its annual Bistro Awards, which celebrate and honor outstanding excellence
in cabaret and distinguished work during last year, at a gala awards
ceremony in early April. The Bistro Awards will be held on Monday, April
9th at GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB (208 West 23rd Street, NYC - 212-367-9000
- http://www.gothamcomedyclub.com/
). At the gala Back Stage will fete Tony Award winner Betty Buckley
and 38 winners of its annual Bistro Awards, which celebrate and honor
outstanding excellence in cabaret and distinguished work during 2006.
Tickets cost $35 plus a two beverage minimum. Premium tickets cost $60,
plus a two drink minimum, and include a champagne reception and preferred
seating in the showroom. To purchase, call (646) 654-5725 or email bistros@backstage.com.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070409Bistro.shtml
FUTURE EVENTS
CABARET "IN CONCERT" FUNDRAISER APRIL 12th
On Thursday, April 12th there will be a special Cabaret "In Concert"
Fundraiser for the "Music in the Atrium" program at the MORRISTOWN MEMORIAL
CAROL SIMON CANCER CENTER (100 Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ - 800-247-9580
- http://www101.atlantichealth.org/en/simon/
) featuring The Laura Hull Trio, AJ Tyndale, Susan Speidel, Jane Arthur,
Michael Traupman and Brett Colby. Bob Egan will host and accompany for
the program. Bob and other musicians provide music weekly, during the
day, in the Atrium for the cancer patients and their families. The event
begins at 5:30 pm for the light buffet dinner prior to the 7:30 show.
Tickets are $85 per person. For reservations call Eileen Heltzer at
973-593-2412. Only a few seats remain for this special evening.
- NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH
- 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: April 14th: The one and only Richard
Skipper (as Carol Channing)! Richard channels Carol Channing and you
would swear that the Hello Dolly star herself was in the room. This
MAC-Awarding winning entertainer will wow you with his talent, great
singing voice and sense of humor. On Saturday, May 12th, Sandi Durell
produces and hosts the 5th Annual Songwriter Series for The NY Sheet
Music Society featuring songwriters Barbara Schottenfeld, Varick Bacon,
Powers McElhone, the composers and cast of the new Broadway bound extravaganza
'Angels', Tim DiPasqua, Ronny Whyte, Tracy Stark (musical director)
and singers to 2007 MAC AWARD nominee Marcus Simeone, Ellen Bollinger,
Sue Gandy and many more. 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 JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, APRIL 17th
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,
April 17th 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/
.
21st ANNUAL MAC AWARDS GALA TUESDAY MAY 1st AT BB KING'S
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 (2-drink minimum). 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.
"It's About Time" is the title of a new show by the 2004 OOBR Award-winning
team of Vickie Phillips, Gerry Dieffenbach and Bob Ost with performances
scheduled for Wednesday April 18th and Monday April 23rd, both shows
at 9:00 pm. Celebrating both Vickie and Gerry's Birthdays with an eclectic
selection of songs that Vickie loves to sing, this show has no scripted
stories, NO Brel or Weill and can be described in three little words:
It's About Time! Guaranteed to be a musical duo-birthday celebration.
There is an $18 cover (don't forget: 2 birthdays for the price of 1)
and a 2-drink minimum. $12 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/
)
Award-winning performer Jeanne MacDonald brings her most recent show
"Time Between Trains" back for three more Saturday performances in April.
MacDonald is scheduled to appear on Saturdays, 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
Leslie Orofino presents her new show "Spring Fever" for four performances
in April, Saturdays the 14th & 21st at 7:00 pm, Sunday the 22nd at 2:00
pm and Wednesday the 25th at 7:00 pm. Leslie is backed by Keith Ingham
on piano, Boots Maleson on bass and Rex Benincasa on drums and directed
by Louis D. Pietig. There is a $15 cover plus $15 food/drink minimum
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070425Orofino.shtml
2007 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Rob Langeder resurrects his MAC award nominated
New York cabaret solo debut show at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO
LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) for one performance only, scheduled for Sunday, April 15th at 1:00
pm. The show is directed by MAC award winner Miles Phillips with musical
direction by Bistro award winner Tracy Stark. Rob sings the gospel of
The Great White Way, from George 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/NewsNYC070415Rob.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 April 25th. They continue
with 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
The Cafe Pierre's renowned singer/pianist Kathleen Landis teams up with
recent MAC Nominee Evan Stern in a new show, "Let's Misbehave! A Jazz
Era Romp" on Wednesday April 11th for a music fueled journey through
the Prohibition years. Guided by the songs of Gershwin, Coward, and
Berlin, the duo take the audience on a trip back to the days when legends
like Texas Guinan, Fats Waller, and Louise Brooks dominated New York
nightlife. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-beverage minimum. $18 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070411LandisStern.shtml
Laurel Masse, founding member of Manhattan Transfer, will follow her
acclaimed series of New Year's shows with a return to the club for three
shows in April, on Tuesdays the 10th and 17th, all shows at 9:30 pm.
Joining her will be pianist and musical collaborator Tex Arnold, and
Jon Burr on bass. Tuesday night at the Metropolitan Room is becoming
a popular destination for jazz lovers. Masse's 9:30 pm shows follow
venerable singer Annie Ross' regular 7:00 pm Tuesday night set. There
is a $25 cover, 2-beverage minimum. 10% discount off cover ($2.50) for
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/MewsMYC070417Masse.shtml
In his new show "I'M A BRASS BAND" vocalist Jim Speake sings the music
of Cy Coleman, the Tony, Emmy and Grammy award winning composer of Broadway
musicals. Performances are scheduled for Saturdays April 21st & 28th
at 5:00 pm. The show features as musical director Steven Ray Watkins
with Matt Wigton on bass and Fred Kennedy on drums. Lennie Watts directs.
There is a $15 cover charge and two drink minimum. $10 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2511
- http://www.Triadnyc.com/
)
Julian Yeo and his Trio will perform some of their favorite Great American
Songbook standards, coupled with some originals on Thursdays April 19th
at 9:30 pm and April 26th at 7:00 pm. The show, I Remember You, is directed
by Ricky Ritzel, with musical direction/piano by Jesse Gelber, Dough
Largent on bass and Kevin Dorn on drums. Julian Yeo possesses a vintage
recording voice that evokes a certain nostalgia for singers of the past
like Fred Astaire, Dick Haymes & Rudy Vallee. At the same time, his
renditions are undeniably hip & refreshingly unique. For the TRIAD performances
there is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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 April. 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, April 7th, 14th & 21st 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
Living Room Arts proudly presents BullSchmitt!, a one- woman comedy
written and performed by Vickie Schmitt and presented at UPSTAIRS AT
ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438 - http://www.rosesturn.com/
) on Thursdays, April 12th & 26th at 7:00 pm. This hilarious look into
the life of actress Vickie Schmitt is set on stage during a production
of Thornton Wilder's Our Town. As "dead woman number three", Vickie's
mind wanders as she contemplates her past, present, and future. Vickie
shares her witty and sometimes poignant observances in a candid and
energetic hour of fun. There is a $10 cover charge plus a two drink
minimum. $5 cover charge for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE
FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070427Schmitt.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 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 published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise?
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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
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alike. Your membership donations make this all possible.
Please support these newsletters and the website, and help me cover
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Thanks to the folks that sent in donations - several
very generous ones - to help us make the move to the new space. If
you want to help out with a gift it would be most appreciated.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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