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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #070403 - Monday, April
9, 2007
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TODAY'S FEATURE STORIES
ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT FOR TONIGHT'S BISTRO AWARDS SHOW!
Tonight, Monday April 9th starting at 6:00 pm, 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 this year's gala, Back Stage will fete Tony Award winner Betty
Buckley (currently appearing at FEINSTEIN'S, as well as 38 winners of
its 2007 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. Many of the
winners have also been nominated for 2007 MAC AWARDS, so this event
should be of special interest to MAC voters.
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.
Tickets cost $35 plus there is a 2-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.
SEATS ARE SELLING OUT FAST! BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS
THEY MAY BE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! Please call in your ticket order
NOW!
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070409Bistro.shtml
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN HEADING TO ADELAIDE FOR JUNE CABARET FESTIVAL
The Great American songbook will be well served at the 2007 ADELAIDE
CABARET FESTIVAL (http://www.adelaidecabaretfestival.com/
) which runs from June 8th to 23rd with Michael Feinstein heading a
contingent of top-line American cabaret artists bound for Adelaide for
this year's festival. Feinstein will give a master-class as well as
appear in concert with the Adelaide Art Orchestra Big Band in the 2000
seat Festival Theatre in an all-Gershwin program. New Yorkers, Maude
Maggart and Tony DeSare will also give performances, while New York
music and cabaret writer James Gavin, author of Intimate Nights: The
Golden Age of American Cabaret, will give a talk during the festival.
Acknowledged as the biggest cabaret festival in the
world, the 2007 Adelaide Cabaret Festival will run over 16 nights,
and Festival Director, Julia Holt has selected from around the world,
450 artists who will give 180 performances of 68 different shows.
Among the more classic shows, European cabaret artists, Isabelle Georges
and Frederik Steenbrink who will present two shows, one of them Une
Etoile et Moi..a Judy Garland ("Judy and Me") which pays tribute to
Judy Garland, whom Georges credits with inspiring her career.
Sultry French chanteuse, Caroline Nin, will also present
two separate shows including her acclaimed Hymne a Piaf, in which
she pays tribute to Edith Piaf, and the premiere of her new show,
Marlene devoted to Marlene Dietrich.
Sensational German songstress, Eva Meier will present
the songs of Eisler, Brecht, Hollaender and Raben, while Canadian
singer/Songwriter Issa (formerly known as Jane Siberry), and composer
of the Calling All Angels, will make her Adelaide Cabaret Festival
debut.
Two new Australian musicals The Beauty Spot and Shane
Warne: The Musical will be premiered in concert performances during
the festival, while British Composer, writer, director Jeremy Sams,
who wrote the stage adaptation for the West End production of Chitty
Chitty Bang Bang will present two masterclasses: one on Writing for
Music Theatre and the other on Singing Sondheim in which he will be
joined by Phillip Quast direct from playing Peron in the West End
production of Evita.
Julie Anthony, Simon Gallagher, Paul Capsis, Janet Seidel,
Phil Scott, Margret RoadKnight and Paul Grabowsky are among the top-line
Australian acts featured in a packed program which takes place over
16 days of frenetic activity in 8 venues scattered around the Adelaide
Festival Centre.
For details of the full program see http://www.adelaidecabaretfestival.com/
.
(contributed by Bill Stephens)
HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT FOR TONIGHT'S BISTRO AWARDS SHOW!
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN HEADING TO ADELAIDE FOR JUNE CABARET FESTIVAL
ROB LANGEDER'S BROADWAY REVIVAL RETURNS APRIL 15th
JEANNE MACDONALD AT HELEN'S SATURDAY WITH "TIME BETWEEN TRAINS"
FEMMES ON THE THAMES KEEPS ROLLING ALONG ON THE RIVER
LESLIE OROFINO WILL GIVE YOU SPRING FEVER STARTING APRIL 14th
JIM VAN SLYKE'S "OPEN ROAD" CD VOTED 2007 MAC AWARD NOMINEE
CHEATING ON YOUR TAXES? DON'T TELL MAMA SHOW TELLS ALL
FRANCESCA AMARI SALUTES THE CANARIES OF THE BIG BAND ERA
LIGHTENING MY LOAD RETURNS TO DON'T TELL MAMA WITH TWO MORE SHOWS
THE BIG BANG BLOWOUT BENEFITS BC/EFA
JACKIE SINGS OF MICHEL, MANDEL ... AND DAVE
UNDER THE COVERS WITH VICTORIA SHAW RETURNS TO BIRDLAND
ALBERTSON AND KOJAK IN PERFORMANCE AT THE TRIAD
21st ANNUAL MAC AWARDS GALA TUESDAY MAY 1st AT BB KING'S
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW WEDNESDAY FEATURES TOM JONES
WEDNESDAY MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY PRESENTS GERARD CARELLI
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB 1020 GOES TO 2 NIGHTS AS VENUE CLOSES
NEXT AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC APRIL 11th FEATURES LYNDA D'AMOUR
- NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH
LIZ MCKENDRY SINGS OF "LOVE & PAIN & THE WHOLE DAMN THING"
RHYME BUT NO REASON INSPIRES NANCY STEARNS' NEW SHOW
"A CABARET CONCERT" SHOWCASES SF WORKSHOP CLASS
THREE CANADIAN LYRIC TENORS, ROMANZA, MAKE THEIR BAY AREA DEBUT
POP GO THE ANGELS: SONGS OF THE 50S, 60S AND 70S
JAZZ-POP SINGER ROSE ANDREZ TO PERFORM AT TRIAD & DUPLEX
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM/ABOUT CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
After tomorrow I should be totally moved to the new apartment in Manhattan
- I sort of ran out of funds on Saturday and had to postpone part of
the move to this afternoon - after this newsletter goes out and before
the BACK STAGE BISTRO AWARDS GALA tonight at GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB (208
West 23rd Street, NYC - 212-367-9000 - http://www.gothamcomedyclub.com/
) with the final move tomorrow. Making this transition has taken far
longer and cost far more than I estimated, and my special thanks goes
out to several folks who came through with extra donations or paid in
advance for 2007-2008 memberships, allowing me to complete the task.
I don't know if this has been the most stressful 10 days in my life,
but I will say it ranks up near the top.
My move back to Manhattan will have one special benefit
to readers of the newsletter, visitors to the website and performers
at all venues. For the past two years I shared an apartment with four
(and at times five) roommates. These conditions made it nearly impossible
to write reviews of shows seen during this period. Writing - at least
for me - requires a quiet, uninterrupted time and space, and most
importantly a frame of mind free from tension and stress. That certainly
has not been the situation of late.
In the new location I am sharing the apartment with
just one other person and will have my own private room at the far
end. It is bright, spacious and quiet. This should provide just the
atmosphere I need to get back to serious writing. With so few reviewers
currently covering cabaret in depth in the city, I am anxious to get
back to writing reviews in order to provide as much information about
cabaret events to my members, subscribers and website visitors.
Plus I will be spending two or more hours less each
day in transit between shows and home. The new apartment is less than
1/2 hour travel from nearly every cabaret room in town - a few of
them only 15 minutes away! And I am now able to see shows later in
the evening without having to face a long and lonely subway ride and
a long walk through dark streets to get home. The new apartment has
two 24-hour bus lines close at hand - one (N/S) that stops directly
in front of the building and the other (E/W) stops on the corner 1/2
block away. Each bus crosses a major subway hub within minutes.
With this improved location it will also be easier for
me to attend shows on Sundays - the subway system I regularly use
to go from Queens to Manhattan has been undergoing major repairs over
the weekends with route changes, long delays between trains and often
closed stations - meaning quite often I had to go 5 stations eastbound,
switch to westbound to get to my transfer station just two stops west
of where I started! In addition to having to climb several stairways
to make the switch, this often added as much as 40 minutes to my trip.
Consequently I usually skipped Sunday events.
HERE & THERE
This is the final newsletter coming to you from Queens. I thought I
would be writing this a week ago but I ran into several snags - expensive
snags - and my moving schedule slid by a whole week while I scurried
to find some additional funds. But the move is underway and should be
complete by Tuesday night. I will probably come back here on Wednesday
to clean up any mess I left behind an move to the curb a few bulky items
for the garbage collectors to pick up (collections are Mondays & Thursdays).
A big thank-you to the folks - members, friends and family - who came
through with their donations in response to my pleas.
It has been rather busy in the apartment this past week
- there are five of us moving to three locations all at the same time.
Everyone has to squeeze their way around packing cartons in order
to move from room to room. I spent what will hopefully be my final
night here last night and I can't wait to spend my first night at
the new space tonight - ah, peace at last!
I was really thrilled to get a note last night from Sherry Eaker informing
me that "there are only a few seats left" for the BACK STAGE BISTRO
AWARD GALA tonight at GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB (208 West 23rd Street, NYC
- 212-367-9000 - http://www.gothamcomedyclub.com/
). It should truly be a glittering evening of exciting entertainment,
networking and celebration. The cabaret fans in NYC have really missed
this event for the past few years and everyone is eagerly anticipating
its return. I might even wear a tie to mark the occasion! (oops - I
think my tie is in one of the 14 cartons I packed to move and I forgot
which one!).
A big congratulations is in order to the amazing NYC
cabaret community which has unified in a way not seen in years to
"get out the crowd" to support this event. Perhaps this will finally
lay to rest the talk in some circles that NYC cabaret folks are a
divided (mostly wishful thinking by a few that seek personal power
by continuing to promote division). And hats off to Sherry Eaker for
having faith in the cabaret community and risking much to produce
the event.
Next big event on the NYC Cabaret Calendar of course is the fast approaching
MAC AWARDS GALA to be held on Tuesday night, May 1st at BB KING'S BLUES
CLUB (237 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-997-4144 - http://www.bbkingsblues.com/
). I spoke with MAC VP Scott Barbarino the other night at a cabaret
show we were both attending and he mentioned that MAC was quite surprised
at the number of tickets sold already - usually MAC attendees wait until
the last week before the event to purchase tickets. A few factors are
in force this year: MAC has chosen a smaller venue (600 seats instead
of over 1000 like last year - with many seats already set aside for
nominees and press) and cabaret style (table seating with food/drinks
available). Plus, with food and drinks available at the show there is
no need to purchase a second ticket for an after-show party. Instead
the member clubs are free to arrange parties in their own rooms without
having to compete with a MAC after-show event. Tickets are available
right now at the BB KING box office, at http://www.ticketmaster.com/
and by phone at 212-307-7171. Tickets are priced $45 and $125 with a
2-drink minimum. By way, showtime is at 7:30 pm but the room will be
open for seating at 6:00 pm to allow for lots of pre-show schmoozing.
And hold on to your hats - there is another big cabaret event on the
horizon - the SEVENTEENTH BIRTHDAY OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, to be
held in July at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) - precise date to be announced. Showtime is 7:00 pm and tickets will
be available after May 1st. This is the same date that 2007-2008 memberships
will become available.
Tickets will cost $25 for new or renewing 2007-2008
members, $35 for non-members or 2006-2007 who have not renewed. There
will be a special form on the website to order tickets - no reservations
will be taken by THE METROPOLITAN ROOM until July 1st (if there are
any seats unsold). The theme for the show will be "My Favorite Year"
celebrating the year 1957 - the 50th anniversary of year I got my
driver's license, graduated from high school, and found true love.
OK I am lying about the love part. The theme also happens to be the
title of my favorite song. Of course you will be reading more about
this event in the weeks to come. Stay tuned.
Once again, for those folks who signed up for the NYC PICKS e-mails,
which had been sent out twice a week, the service has been discontinued
due to lack of interest. Only about 35 folks signed on (we decided that
100 names were necessary to make it worthwhile). Currently there are
over 350 subscribers to the NYC Bulletin Service (announcing show cancellations,
special news and other items of interest mainly to NYC area readers),
and this service - which is strictly only for special notices - is continuing.
The bi-weekly picks took about an hour to prepare each time and with
so few people interested I decided to use that time for other work.
I am keeping the list on file just in case some more subscriptions come
in.
No one - as yet - has been able to identify all three of the people
in the vintage photo someone sent me found 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) - one person has gotten 2 out of 3. 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.
I will admit, the third person is a tough one - and it is not Peter
Alan (but that is a close guess).
With the final MAC AWARD nominees now being voted on, a number of performers
are preparing repeat performances of their 2006 shows as a means of
showing the voters their stuff. But getting the word out about a 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 - not seen just once and tossed in
the recycle bin. And it is seen by cabaret lovers (and MAC voters) all
over the world (even by folks who might not be able to make your show)
again and again, every day.
Just click on the button marked BANNER INFO at the top
of every page on the website to see sample banners, prices, sizes
and styles. There are ad styles available and affordable to every
taste and price range. And as an added bonus, your cabaret or CD offering
gets a mention in every MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE which
is e-mailed to over 2,700 cabaret lovers around the world. By the
way, the lowest cost ads (side bars at just $25 per week) are limited
to 5 per week. In most instances, we can have your banner or ad up
and running within 24 hours!
This issue was actually started on Saturday so it is a lot longer than
I anticipated. Now we will close off, send it out and get to work. Movers
are due here at 1:00 pm, but everything is ready to go so I can relax
a while.
Full report on the move in the next issue - and if I
get the computer hooked up this afternoon in the new apartment without
any complications, those subscribed to the NYC BULLETIN SERVICE will
get a report on the BISTRO AWARD show tomorrow, and I will post it
on the website a.s.a.p.
Thanks once more for your patience and support through
this rather difficult period.
AND NOW A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS
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as the banner is running. In most cases there are more detailed articles
on these items in the CABARET NEWS section of the website.
OUR CHAT BOARD SPONSOR THIS WEEK
MARCUS SIMEONE TO PERFORM AT LORENZO'S APRIL 28th
2007 MAC AWARD nominee Marcus Simeone will perform at LORENZO'S RESTAURANT,
BAR & CABARET (1100 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY - 718-477-2400 x3413
- http://www.lorenzosdining.com/
) on night only on Saturday, April 28th at 9:00 pm. Universally regarded
for his heart-wrenching interpretations of ballads, red-hot jazz sensibility,
and powerful pop flair; Simeone's musical genius is in evidence on his
original material as well. Marcus Simeone is both a singer and a songwriter
who has been performing in NYC metropolitan area bands, with orchestras
on both U.S. coasts, and as a solo act, for the past 14 years. His haunting,
multi-octave voice has been compared to many greats including, Al Jarreau,
Marc Anthony, and Johnny Mathis. As well, Simeone cites among his greatest
inspirations Jane Olivor and Phyllis Hyman. See http://www.marcussimeone.com/
for more information and samples of several songs.
OUR SUPER SIDE-BAR ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK
DAVID PELEGRENE AT THE PIANO SIX DAYS A WEEK!
Singer/pianist David Pellegrene can be heard at the piano six days a
week in Manhattan! Mondays through Wednesdays David performs at THE
TOWNHOUSE OF NYC (236 East 58th Street, NYC - 212-754-4649 - http://www.townhouseny.com/
) from 6:00 to 9:30 pm. Starting in a week or so, David is also at the
piano at NYC's newest piano bar, UNCLE CHARLIE'S (139 East 45th Street,
NYC - http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
) Thursdays through Saturdays from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. For the past
nine years David has regularly performed and played piano at THE TOWNHOUSE.
He has also performed at BRANDY'S, the PLAZA, PEGASUS, STONEWALL BISTRO
and SMOKE. His credits include Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids Annual
Easter Bonnet Competition, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,
The Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center, The Plaza Hotel, The Rose Bowl
Parade, regional theater and much more. His new CD "At Your Request"
features standards, pop, country and a few original songs - the songs
most requested during his years performing at the piano. For more information
see http://www.pellegrenemusic.com/
.
BACK STAGE'S BISTRO AWARDS GALA SET FOR TONIGHT 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.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070409Bistro.shtml
OUR BANNER ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK
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 - the one that included the preliminary ballots. Or check the
MAC website (http://www.macnyc.com/
). 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
JAZZ-POP SINGER ROSE ANDREZ TO PERFORM AT TRIAD & DUPLEX
Jazz-pop singer Rose Andrez will perform her latest show at THE TRIAD
(158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2511 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) on Friday, April 20th at 7:00 pm and again at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE
(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) on Saturday, May 19th at 7:00 pm. Rose Andrez has a stylish jazz-pop
sound reminiscent of Rosemary Clooney and Bette Midler. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070519Andrez.shtml
BABY JANE DEXTER IN ENCORE PERFORMANCE OF ACCLAIMED SHOW
Baby Jane Dexter returns with her universally acclaimed new show, "You're
Following Me!" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC -
212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for one night only on Saturday April 21st at 8:00 pm. With songs by
greats including: Rogers and Hart, Jerome Kern, Rogers and Hammerstein,
Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, Leon Russell, Bob Hilliard, Chip
Taylor, and Harold Arlen, she shares intimate interpretations and personal
visions of gems taken from the worlds of pop, jazz R & B and the great
American songbook. For this exclusive engagement, Ms. Dexter will be
joined by her acclaimed musical director, Ross Patterson with Steve
Doyle on bass and David Silliman on drums. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070421Dexter.shtml
ART OF CABARET MASTER CLASSES FEATURE TOP CABARET NAMES
THE PERRY-MANSFIELD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL & CAMP (40755 RCR 36 Steamboat
Springs, CO - 970-879-7125 - http://www.perry-mansfield.org/ad_cab.html
) is pleased to announce the return of their master faculty to this
summer's The Art of Cabaret: Master Classes in Song Performance (August
20th-27th). Masters include Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason, Shelly Markham,
Christopher Denny, Barry Kleinbort, and David Gaines. The tuition is
$2400, and participants must audition for acceptance. Auditions will
be held this spring in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCONF070501Perry.shtml
ROB LANGEDER'S BROADWAY REVIVAL RETURNS APRIL 15th
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! SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070415Rob.shtml
ZBORNIK & PEACO CONTINUE WITH AWARD WINNING MADCAP SHOW TONIGHT
2007 MAC AWARD nominee and 2007 BACK STAGE BISTRO AWARD winner Kristine
Zbornik, along with musical director Bobby Peaco, return to THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for an extended run of their sold-out December shows. Performances
are scheduled for seven more consecutive Mondays in April & May. All
shows are at 7:00 pm (except April 30th & May 2nd at 9:30 pm). SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070502Kristine.shtml
JEANNE MACDONALD AT HELEN'S SATURDAY WITH "TIME BETWEEN TRAINS"
2007 MAC AWARD nominee 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 three more Saturday performances in April. MacDonald is scheduled
to appear on Saturdays, April 14th, 21st & 28th, all shows at 9:30 pm.
Working with talented musical director/arranger Rick Jensen, MacDonald
brings a show that creates a seamless blend between traditional standards
and the music of contemporary songwriters. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070429MacDonald.shtml
LESLIE OROFINO WILL GIVE YOU SPRING FEVER STARTING APRIL 14th
Leslie Orofino brings her new show "Spring Fever" to HELEN'S RESTAURANT,
CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) 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. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070425Orofino.shtml
JIM VAN SLYKE'S "OPEN ROAD" CD VOTED 2007 MAC AWARD NOMINEE
Hailed as one of the finest male voices in cabaret, critically-acclaimed
singer and songwriter Jim Van Slyke's 2007 MAC AWARD nominated and hot-selling
debut CD OPEN ROAD is available on the LML Music label. The album's
title track is an award-winning composition by Jim, who recently performed
it at Washington DC's Kennedy Center as part of ASCAP's Mid-Atlantic
Songwriters' Showcase. The CD is on sale now at Jim's website (http://www.jimvanslyke.com/
), at the LML website (http://www.lmlmusic.com/product.php?id=LML-CD-199
), on iTunes, and is now available in stores.
ZAGAT & NY1 SAY THAT DON'T TELL MAMA IS "ALWAYS FUN!"
Back Stage Magazine - the premier national show business publication
known as The Actor's Resource - published their first-ever "Best Of
New York" Readers' Poll in their July 26th, 2006 issue and DON'T TELL
MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) was voted The Best Cabaret Space In New York. Writes BACK STAGE: "Conveniently
nestled along Manhattan's Restaurant Row, DON'T TELL MAMA has been one
of the city's most popular cabarets since its founding in 1982." And
now, ZAGAT & NY1-TV, in January 2007 calls DON'T TELL MAMA "delicious
camp!" and "always fun!" Your fun place for cabaret and piano bar -
open seven nights a week from 4:00 pm to 2:00 am (and sometimes even
later!). See the website for the full schedule of events.
JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS' NEXT SHOW THURSDAY APRIL 26th
Celebrated cabaret performer and 2007 MAC AWARD nominee Jamie deRoy
will kick-off a monthly series of Thursday evenings of her Multi MAC
Award-winning and 2007 MAC AWARD nominated variety show, Jamie deRoy
& friends on Thursday, April 26th at 7:30 pm at the New York hotspot
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Additional Thursday night shows are scheduled for May 31st, and June
28th. Barry Kleinbort is the director of Jamie deRoy & friends and Paul
Greenwood will serve as musical director. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070628DeRoy.shtml
METROPOLITAN ROOM BRINGING THE BEST IN CABARET TO NYC
Combining utmost sophistication and high-end technology, THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) bridges a gap missing in the New York City music scene and nightlife.
This vintage space now plays host to a updated take on the idea of a
music club combining state of the art sound and lighting systems with
old world charm and style. Manager Lennie Watts brings the best as well
as the newest in cabaret entertainment to this new venue. See http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
for complete schedule of events.
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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
JACKIE SINGS OF MICHEL, MANDEL ... AND DAVE
Launching the celebration of her fifth year of performing in cabaret,
Jackie Draper will muse (musically, of course) about some of the influential
men in her show "Michel, Mandel ... and Dave (and other men in my life)"
at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Sunday, April 22nd at 5:00 pm and Friday, April 27th at 7:00 pm.
Musical director is Gregory Toroian and direction is by Helen Baldassare.
Eivind Opsvik is on bass. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070427Draper.shtml
LAURA HULL'S HULLABALOO CD AVAILABLE ON CDBABY
Vocalist/songwriter Laura Hull combines rich, sultry vocals and lush
phrasing with poignant, introspective storytelling among diverse styles
of music, ranging from jazz to easy listening to soft rock on her CD
Hullabaloo, available at CDBaby at http://cdbaby.com/cd/laurahull2
. Co-produced by pianist/arranger Pat Firth, Hullabaloo is also a testament
to Laura's ongoing appreciation for music education and vocal interpretation.
Ms. Hull appears regularly in clubs in the tri-state area. For more
information, see http://www.laurahull.com/
.
GUYS BY DOLLS - SINATRA TO N*SYNC AT RAFFAEL'S APRIL 20th
The Cast of "Connie, Brenda Patsy, & Me" presents "Guys by Dolls ...
the music of the male crooners, country singers, rock and roll rockers
& boy bands" at RAFFAEL'S AT NANTASKET BEACH (45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull,
MA - 781-925-4515 - http://www.raffaels.com/
) on Friday April 20th presented by JM Productions (http://www.jmproductionspresents.com/
). Lead by Ms Sheila Fahey of Neponset, Massachusetts five talented
women will share with you their comical views on the male species as
well as fill your night with many memorable songs generally attributed
to male performers from the crooners of yesterday to the boy bands of
today. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE070421Dolls.shtml
"CONNIE, BRENDA, PATSY AND ME" RETURNS TO RAFFAEL'S APRIL 21st
Due to the tremendous response with over 500 patrons cheering and jumping
to their feet it was imperative for JM Productions (http://www.jmproductionspresents.com/
) to book "Connie, Brenda, Patsy and Me" at RAFFAEL'S AT NANTASKET BEACH
(45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA - 781-925-4515 - http://www.raffaels.com/
) for one more time on Saturday, April 21st. "Connie, Brenda, Patsy
and Me" is a combination of the sounds and styles of the beloved and
cherished performers ~ Ms. Connie Francis, Ms. Patsy Cline and Ms. Brenda
Lee. The music of these three amazing women fills an evening with all
of their greatest hits made famous during the 1950s and 1960s. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE070422Connie.shtml
NOW FOR SOME NEWS ABOUT CABARET
In an effort to cut down on "repeated" events, except for announcements
of programs offered by cabaret membership organizations, and shows where
guests change regularly, cabaret news items will usually appear just
once in the newsletter in abbreviated form and linked to a full article
on the CABARET NEWS page of the appropriate location on the website.
FEMMES ON THE THAMES KEEPS ROLLING ALONG ON THE RIVER
Women rule the waves in "Femmes on the Thames." Onboard BATTERSEA BARGE
(Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, London - 020 7498 004 - http://www.batterseabarge.com/
), moored at Vauxhall, this new monthly event, "Femmes on the Thames,"
focuses on fabulous, flirtatious female performers. Hosted by comedian
and singer Rosie Wilby, the show celebrates female talent in cabaret,
burlesque, music, poetry, and other forms. Shows are scheduled for Thursdays
April 12th, May 10th and June 21st at 8:00 pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsEUR070412Barge.shtml
CHEATING ON YOUR TAXES? DON'T TELL MAMA SHOW TELLS ALL
Steven Zelin, The Singing CPA, will perform his Sirius radio hit song
"Dear IRS" and other funny songs for the second straight year at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Tuesday, April 10th at 6:30 pm. Steven will perform the show after
entertaining hundreds of professionals in 2006 at the New York CPA Business
and Technology Conference. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070410CPA.shtml
FRANCESCA AMARI SALUTES THE CANARIES OF THE BIG BAND ERA
West Michigan Jazz Society presents their April Jazz Gumbo, a monthly
celebration of great gumbo and great jazz! Francesca Amari will present
"Girl Swinger - The Canaries of the Big Band Era" on Monday, April 16th
at 6:30 and 9:00 pm at MARC STEWART'S GUEST HOUSE (634 Bridge Street
NW, Grand Rapids, MI - 616-458-0125). The show features the talents
of the finest West MI musicians: Mark Kahny on keyboard, Mike Lutley
on sax, Michael VanLente on drums and guest vocalist Michael Holmes.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW070416Amari.shtml
THE BIG BANG BLOWOUT BENEFITS BC/EFA
On Sunday April 15th at 9:30 PM Joseph John Productions and the cast
of the Broadway Show The Producers will present a very special cabaret
benefit show called The Big Bang Blowout at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET
& PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
). The show will benefit BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
). SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070415BigBang.shtml
JAZZ-POP SINGER ROSE ANDREZ TO PERFORM AT TRIAD & DUPLEX
Jazz-pop singer Rose Andrez will perform her latest show at THE TRIAD
(158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2511 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) on Friday, April 20th at 7:00 pm and again at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE
(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) on Saturday, May 19th at 7:00 pm. Rose Andrez has a stylish jazz-pop
sound reminiscent of Rosemary Clooney and Bette Midler. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070519Andrez.shtml
LIGHTENING MY LOAD RETURNS TO DON'T TELL MAMA WITH TWO MORE SHOWS
Teresa Fischer returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC
- 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) with her acclaimed show, Lightening My Load, with performances scheduled
for Friday, April 20th at 7:00 pm and Wednesday, May 9th at 7:00 pm.
Under the musical direction of Paul Chamlin, Teresa will perform an
upbeat selection of music by Mary Chapin Carpenter, Carole King, Peggy
Lee, Amanda McBroom, and Cole Porter among others. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070509Fischer.shtml
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to place your order well in advance. Banners are available in three
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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
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BANNER INFO for prices and details. Performers running banners get a
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MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching over 2,700 subscribers.
JACKIE SINGS OF MICHEL, MANDEL ... AND DAVE
Launching the celebration of her fifth year of performing in cabaret,
Jackie Draper will muse (musically, of course) about some of the influential
men in her show "Michel, Mandel ... and Dave (and other men in my life)"
at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Sunday, April 22nd at 5:00 pm and Friday, April 27th at 7:00 pm.
Musical director is Gregory Toroian and direction is by Helen Baldassare.
Eivind Opsvik is on bass. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070427Draper.shtml
UNDER THE COVERS WITH VICTORIA SHAW RETURNS TO BIRDLAND
Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com are proud to present composer
Victoria Shaw in UNDER THE COVERS on Monday, April 16th at 7:00 pm at
BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
). She will be joined by some very special guest performer/songwriters.
Joining Victoria onstage will be Gary Burr ("Love's Been A Little Bit
Hard On Me," "To Be Loved By You"), Hilary Scott, and Richie McDonald
of the country super-group LONESTAR. This event is part of "Broadway
at Birdland," an ongoing series of events featuring top performers and
songwriters at the legendary club. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070416Shaw.shtml
ALBERTSON AND KOJAK IN PERFORMANCE AT THE TRIAD
Lee Summers' "Just A Piano" Concert Series presents Scot Albertson and
Daryl Kojak, solo and together, in an evening performance at THE TRIAD
(158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2511 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) on Friday April 20th at 9:00 pm. This will be a unique and rare performance
for these two jazz musicians. Both Scot and Daryl are 2007 MAC Award
nominees; Scot for Male Jazz Vocalist and Daryl for Musical Director.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070420Albertson.shtml
LIZ MCKENDRY SINGS OF "LOVE & PAIN & THE WHOLE DAMN THING"
HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC -
212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) is proud to present the solo cabaret debut of Broadway's Liz McKendry
as she sings of "Love & Pain & The Whole Damn Thing." Performances are
scheduled for Mondays, April 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th, all shows at 7:00
pm. The show is conceived, staged, and directed by Spider Duncan Christopher.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070430McKendry.shtml
RHYME BUT NO REASON INSPIRES NANCY STEARNS' NEW SHOW
Nancy Stearns brings her new show "With Rhyme, But For No Particular
Reason" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) for two performances in April. Monday the 23rf at 7:00 pm and Sunday
the 29th at 5:30 pm. Musical direction is by Gregory Toroian with direction
by Helen Baldassare. Nancy is known for finding wonderful little-known
material, some real "finds", and in this show, she has done it again.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070429Stearns.shtml
"A CABARET CONCERT" SHOWCASES SF WORKSHOP CLASS
"A Cabaret Concert" featuring performers Diane Cohen, Joseph Cohen,
Marilyn Cooney, Maria Diamond, Mark Johnson, Rachel Winell and Kiim
Winn will take place on Friday, April 20th at 7:00 pm at MICHAEL'S OCTAVIA
LOUNGE (1772 Market Street, SF - 415-863-3516 - http://www.octavialounge.com/
). This performance is the culmination of an 11-week master class produced
by Kitchenette Productions and teachers Lua Hadar, Linda Kosut and Barry
Lloyd. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSF070420Showcase.shtml
THREE CANADIAN LYRIC TENORS, ROMANZA, MAKE THEIR BAY AREA DEBUT
In celebration of the hotel's centennial anniversary, THE FAIRMONT SAN
FRANCISCO (950 Mason Street, SF - 415-772-5204 - http://www.fairmont.com/sanfrancisco/
), in collaboration with Bay Area Cabaret and San Francisco Opera's
BRAVO! CLUB, will revive THE VENETIAN ROOM as a supper club with a program
of opera, pop and musical theatre by Canadian tenors Romanza on April
28th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. This unforgettable evening will showcase
the talents of Canada's classically trained young tenors; Philip Grant,
Ken Lavigne and Frederik Robert; who have each enjoyed rave reviews
performing as soloists with symphony orchestras, opera and light opera
companies across Canada and the United States. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSF0704227Fairmont.shtml
POP GO THE ANGELS: SONGS OF THE 50S, 60S AND 70S
The Follen Angels, Hildy Grossman (vocalist), Micaela Grossman (vocalist),
Rieko Tanaka (vocals, piano), and Ken Dantzig (drums) will present their
show "Pop Go the Angels" at the ROCHESTER OPERA HOUSE (31 Wakefield
Street, Rochester, NH - 603-335-1992 - http://www.rochesteroperahouse.com/
) on April 27th at 8:00 pm. The performances is sponsored by Frisbie
Memorial Hospital and The Governor's Inn. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE070427Follen.shtml
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CABARET BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK!
One of the most popular sections on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website
(http://www.svhamstra.com/
) is the TIPS & FAQs section in the CABARET YELLOW PAGES (click on the
button marked RESOURCES at the top of every page, then look for the
blue button marker TIPS & FAQs). There you can find answers to most
of your questions about cabaret. Check it out (and let me know if there
are any items you would like to see added to this series).
It is another FREE service to promote the art and artists
of cabaret. You need not be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to
read these articles (but it would be nice).
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
MONDAY APRIL 9th
BACK STAGE'S BISTRO AWARDS GALA SET FOR TONIGHT 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 tonight, Monday,
April 9th at 6:00 pm at THE 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
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE RETURNS TONIGHT AT STOCKTON INN
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE will take place tonight, 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 TBA. 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 TONIGHT 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, April 9th, 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.
WEDNESDAY - APRIL 11th
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW WEDNESDAY FEATURES TOM JONES
ANY WEDNESDAY, the free in-store concert series that features the best
in cabaret, jazz and theater music takes place weekly at THE BARNES
& NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC). Performances are
at 6:00 pm. Appearing Wednesday April 11th: Tom Jones and the cast of
The Fantasticks; Coming in weeks to come: April 18th: Mary Foster Conklin;
April 25th: Terese Genecco with Barry Lloyd; May 9th: Steven Brinberg
with guests Karen Mason and Hugh Panaro; May 16th: Louise Rogers; May
23rd: Jessica Molaskey with John Pizzarelli; May 30th: Maude Maggart.
No cover, no reservations taken.
WEDNESDAY MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY PRESENTS GERARD CARELLI
Midtown Jazz at Midday continues on Wednesdays at ST. PETER'S CHURCH
- LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC). This long-running
series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte.
Featured this Wednesday, April 11th: Gerard Carelli, trombonist/singer
with Richie Iacona, piano, Joel Forbes, bass and Tom Melito, drums;
April 18th: Judi Marie Canterino, singer with Keith Ingham, piano and
Boots Maleson, bass. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $5 admission.
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 both Wednesday
& Thursday nights as the Bel Age 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, Wednesday April
11th are Ilbert Phillips, Lynn Fish, Hilary Paine, Jami Templeton, Maripat
Davis and Richard Osborn. 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/
.
NEXT AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC APRIL 11th FEATURES LYNDA D'AMOUR
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, April 11th
the featured guest is Matt Romero, a young singer who has done a lot
of Musical Theatre and is excited to be doing this cabaret performance.
The show starts at 7:30 pm, and there is an $8 cover charge (discount
for BACA members).
THURSDAY - APRIL 12th
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.
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB 1020 GOES TO 2 NIGHTS AS VENUE CLOSES
Les Michaels' Cabaret Showcase, formerly 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 both Wednesday
& Thursday nights as the Bel Age 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
12th are Heather Evans, Renee Herman, Debbie Bivens, Jenn Hartmann and
Angelo D'Agostino. 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/
.
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT ON THE WEBSITE
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to place your order well in advance. Banners are available in three
sizes and are priced accordingly. I limit the number of banner ads to
25 per week and home-page side-bar ads to 5 per week. Please let me
know if you wish to reserve space and for which weeks (banners run from
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BANNER INFO for prices and details. Performers running banners get a
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- 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 2007 MAC AWARD nominated 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 - the one that included the preliminary ballots. Or check the
MAC website (http://www.macnyc.com/
). Tickets cost from $45 to $125. It should be a glorious event - according
to reports, members have been joining and re-joining over the past few
weeks, and this may be a tremendous milestone show at the start of the
3rd decade of MAC AWARD galas.
ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER, BLOG AND WEBSITES
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can be found on the CABARET NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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). How do you get an item posted in the CABARET NEWS section of the
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embedded photos, distracting backgrounds, etc.) Do not send simply
a .jpg of your post card. Do not send us one of those "e-vite" things
that require us to "click to open" and lead to a web page somewhere.
I never open them!
IT'S TIME TO GO
At the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise?
I realize that there is probably far more information
here than you might be able to digest in one reading, but please keep
in mind that for the performers mentioned, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
is one of the few publications that spread the word about their shows
and performances. To them, that item about their show is most important,
and the fact that every issue published is also posted on my website
and on the blog means two additional places where the show information
can be found by fans and search engines (Google, etc.) alike. Your
banner ads and membership donations make this all possible.
As soon as I send this out and post a copy on the website, I will be
taking my computer "off the air" and canceling the DSL line here in
Queens. Then it is off to NYC to connect to the line there and try to
be back on the air by 5:00 pm in time to make it to GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB
and the BISTRO AWARDS show at 6:00 pm. If I look just a little exhausted,
please excuse.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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