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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #070409 - Monday, April 30, 2007
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ITS OFFICIAL: CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY set for Friday, July 6th at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM.
24 of 100 seats already sold!
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If it's anything to do with cabaret, you'll probably read it here first!


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TODAY'S FEATURE STORY

MAC AWARDS TO HONOR GOODMAN, MASON, RUDETSKY & WALLMAN
The 21st Annual MAC AWARDS SHOW, presented by MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) on Tuesday, May 1st at 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) at BB KING'S BLUES CLUB (237 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-997-4144 - http://www.bbkingsblues.com/ ) will honor several NYC cabaret and theater icons, including Dody Goodman, Karen Mason, Seth Rudetsky and Jan Wallman. Also honored will be Lincoln Center's AMERICAN SONGBOOK series. Directed by Phillip Geoffrey Bond, the show will feature appearances and/or performances by such luminaries as John Bucchino, Charles Busch, Jamie deRoy, Melissa Errico, David Friedman, Julie Gold, Carol Hall, Henry Kreiger, Leslie Kritzer, Sidney Myer, Sally Mayes, Mark Nadler, Lee Roy Reams, Rex Reed, Joan Rivers, Stephen Schwartz, KT Sullivan, Alysha Umphress, John Wallowitch and David Zippel. Many additional surprise performers and presented are bound to appear.

This show marks the return to the cabaret-style venue where the MAC Award shows began (at then now closed VILLAGE GATE), and celebrates cabaret, jazz and comedy performers and performances by MAC members in MAC member clubs. MAC was founded in 1983 as an organization of business people in the cabaret industry, comprising club owners, booking agents, managers, journalists and publicists. Its original intent was to heighten the public's awareness of cabaret as an art form and to unify and empower the various cabarets around NYC. MACs purpose was primarily about improving the climate in which the business of owning and running those clubs was conducted and, when necessary, to serve as an advocate for those in the cabaret business.

As word of MACs existence spread, performers showed interest in joining, seeing it as an opportunity to be both represented and to network with their fellow artists. In addition, people who love the live performing arts and have a passionate interest in seeing them continue and thrive also joined, as did more clubs around the city and beyondæfrom as far away as California.

The MAC Award is given to celebrate excellence in a particular category achieved during a calendar year. It has increased in stature as the organization has evolved. Because there are so few opportunities to acknowledge the thousands of artists who make up live performance nightlife in NYC, the MAC Awards are important to the entertainment community. The annual Awards Show provides a forum in which to shine a public spotlight on up and coming, locally established and nationally recognized cabaret, comedy and jazz performers, as well as behind the lights professionals.

Tickets for the MAC Awards show are available at the BB KING'S Box Office, with prices ranging from $40 to $125. There is a 2-drink minimum, and a full dinner menu is available.


HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE

MAC AWARDS TO HONOR GOODMAN, MASON, RUDETSKY & WALLMAN
MARCUS SIMEONE WILL BE GUEST OF JOSE LUIS ON MAY 6th
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE SUPER-SIZED TONIGHT AT STOCKTON INN
SIDEBAR AD SALE IN MAY & JUNE = 4-4-3
CAROL SHERLIN MAKES ENCORE APPEARANCES WITH NEW SHOW APRIL 30th
BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1959 TONIGHT
LINA KOUTRAKOS CONTINUES WITH ACCLAIMED "TORCH" SHOW MAY 5th
BELFRY & BAND TWO SATURDAYS - MAY 5th & 12th
EILEEN FULTON AT FEINSTEIN'S TONIGHT WITH FINAL SHOW
JULIAN YEO AND TRIO TO PERFORM AT THE IRIDIUM MAY 3rd & 10th
MILLIONTH MUSE PRODUCES THREE TOP CABARET EVENTS LONDON
CABARET AT CIRCUIT SUNDAY MAY 6th
PAPER MOON CABARET DEBUTS IN WESTBURY MAY 2nd
BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND PRESENTS THREE OF BROADWAY'S BRIGHTEST STARS
AN EVENING OF MUSIC AND COMEDY FEATURING MACKENZIE THOMAS
PETER GALLAGHER MAKES NIGHTCLUB DEBUT AT FEINSTEIN'S
ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT MAKES METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
NEWCOMER SHOWCASE MAKES DEBUT AT DAVENPORT'S
ANNIE DINERMAN PRESENTS HER SONGS AT THE BEECHMAN MAY 6th
MADONNA SUNG AT THE BEECHMAN AS PART OF DGUR SERIES
CHRISTOPHER COPELAND PRESENTS DANGEROUS BLUES REVUE
CABARET FESTIVAL CONTINUES IN ORLANDO THROUGH MAY 13th
NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC TONIGHT, APRIL 30th AT WAREHOUSE THEATRE
JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, MAY 1st
WEDNESDAY MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY WITH BIG BANG BIG BAND

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM/ABOUT CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

SIDEBAR AD SALE IN MAY & JUNE = 4-4-3
You can advertise your show, your CD, your website or even yourself with a home-page side-bar ad on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website for less than $19 per week - and your ad will be seen by as many as 6000 viewers each day (based on our latest readership statistics). In fact the square 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch ad is the perfect size to show off your CD! Cost is $25 per week for the first three weeks, and the 4th week is free. There are a few rules, and there is a limit as well. Only 5 home-page side-bar ads can run each week (2 are already taken for the next few weeks) and ads must be paid for in advance via PayPal. Of course they must relate to cabaret, and I reserve the right to reject any ad for any reason. The ad will appear only on the opening page of the website - at the top of the right hand column. They will be displayed top-to-bottom in the order paid for (do not send payment until you receive a PayPal invoice - this will avoid my having to make a refund if all slots are already sold out.

To read details, specs and see sample side-bar ads, go to http://svhamstra.com/BannerAdSale2007.shtml


HERE & THERE

E-MAIL ADDRESS UPDATE FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
Please Update Your Address Book: Since my phone and DSL line have now been disconnected at my old address, and I do not have new phone service installed yet at my new address, my Verizon e-mail address (stuhamstra@verizon.net) has been discontinued as well. And since they were linked, if you have my lesser-known Yahoo e-mail address (stuhamstra@yahoo.com), that has been discontinued as well. E-mails sent to these addresses will bounce back to you. Please use only the stuhamstra@svhamstra address for the time being until I can reactivate the yahoo account. You can also reach me at stuhamstra@mac.com or stuhamstra@cabarethotlineonline.com .

It goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway) until I get my new phone line connected at the new apartment - I need Verizon to send an installer to do this and that takes a bit of funding - for the next few weeks or so you can only reach me by e-mail. I have a cell phone, but that costs me 18 cents a minute both incoming and outgoing, so I only use it in emergencies or to make last minute reservations, etc.


Bob Egan sent along some great news yesterday: ODETTE'S in New Hope, PA, will reopen. Estimated reopening is late 2009 or early 2010. The website for the club (http://www.thenewodettes.com/ ) isn't quite working yet, but you may want to check it from time to time - it should be up an running by summer.


Tickets for the 17TH BIRTHDAY SHOW FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM on July 6th only went on sale a few days ago, but already nearly 25% of the seats have been sold! I have booked some great performers for this year's show - and now I am waiting to see how the MAC Awards turn out before I sign up more. So far Lennie Watts, Alice Frazier, Jay Rogers, Francesca Amari, Bruce Clough and Michael Brill have accepted my invitation to perform - as usual we will be presenting some newcomers along with some top names in our birthday show.

I sincerely hope that as many of you as possible will attend the party. This just might be the last time we have such an affair, so try not to miss it. Showtime is 7:00 pm but we will try to open the doors at 6:00 or 6:15 pm to give folks plenty of time to schmooze around before the show starts. And you won't be "chased out of the room" when the show ends either. Lennie Watts and the Chris & Steve Mazzilli have been totally helpful in making sure that it will truly be a festive and memorable occasion.

To order your tickets just go to the website and click on the line that says CABARET HOTLINE'S 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Then follow the link to the ticket order form - it should be pretty clear as to what to do. Then sit back and wait for a PayPal invoice/conformation - of the 100 seats available 24 are already sold, and I don't want you to send in a PayPal payment or a check unless I actually have a seat for you. Then send in your payment - your reservation is not considered valid until your payment is received. Orders are limited to 4 per person, and remember that you get a special price break if you join for 2007-2008 (membership valid through July 5, 2008 - 14 months for the price of 12) at the same time you purchase your ticket - a full $15 savings!


I continue to do a combination of "self-examination" and off-line writing, and as soon as the MACs are out of the way, I plan to make some changes in both my personal life and what I write about in the website/newsletter. I hope to bring you a lot more information about the hidden side of cabaret - honest and balanced reporting with "no holds barred." I plan to delve into the secrets behind, as well as the history of, who and why things in this wonderful art form have gotten bent and twisted by a few folks seeking their own personal power rather than the good of the community (while pretending to be the "saviors" of cabaret). Hopefully by shining a light on the nitty-gritty we can rid cabaret from some of the issues that only serve to create disunity in the community. Why are some performers overlooked by booking managers, reviewers, producers and award committees? Why are some performers "blacklisted" because of things they said or wrote - or didn't say or write? Stay tuned.


I want to repeat this once more (and I only have this one last chance to repeat it): If your funds are limited, and you must choose, please skip my 17th birthday show and instead purchase a ticket to the 2007 MAC AWARDS show at BB KING'S BLUES CLUB (237 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-997-4144 - http://www.bbkingsblues.com/ ) to be held tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 1st. I have no hidden agenda here - I am simply urging you to attend the MAC show because I openly and without hesitation say that you will truly be supporting the art and the artists of cabaret in NYC by going this year. You all know by now how I feel about those who have been doing their best to destroy cabaret in this town by badmouthing MAC. Now is your chance to support and do your part to prove the unity of the cabaret community.

A record number of performers signed up this year to appear on the preliminary ballot, and the top names on that ballot are currently in the running for this year's awards. A MAC AWARD is important to these performers - and it should be important to anyone who is serious about supporting and promoting cabaret in NYC. This isn't about supporting a dozen or so folks who happen to have been elected by the membership to run MAC - it is about supporting hundreds of performers and the 60 or so nominees. Cabaret performers are the people who really count in this business. A MAC award is important to them, and your being there tomorrow night to show your support of their performances in 2006 is important to them, too.

And the best part, of course is the acceptance speeches! You will get a chance to hear the winners speak from the heart as they accept their awards. A MAC win requires the help of a lot of folks who serve behind the scenes, and this is the performer's chance to publicly thank them.

There are about 600 seats to fill - it has been quite a while since 600 people attended a MAC AWARDS show, but if there was a time when a full house would really be special, it is this year. With all the nay sayers and grudge holders running around it won't be an easy thing to accomplish, but it is worth a good old cabaret try. Tickets are priced as low as $40 - call BB KING'S at 212-997-4144 and reserve your ticket right now! Tome to put an end to all this anti-MAC nonsense!


LOOKING FOR BIRTHDAY PROGRAM BOOKLET ADVERTISERS
If you cannot attend the July 6th event you might want to run an ad in the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY program book (1/6 page for $25 - SPACE IS LIMITED). Or perhaps you have an upcoming event after July 6th that you wish to promote, or want to congratulate our JEFF MATSON award winners, Collette Black and Joe Regan Jr., or simply want to congratulate our newsletter/website for 17 years of serving the cabaret community. A program ad may be just the thing for you! Not only will the booklet be presented to the 100+ folks attending the show, but a pdf of the booklet will be available for download on the website after the 6th of July. For more information and to reserve your ad slot, CLICK HERE: http://www.svhamstra.com/thankyou1prog.shtml


WHAT'S ON MY iPOD?
D.C. Anderson's song "I Am Still" from his CD of the same name, continues as #1 track on my tiny iPod Shuffle - I simply can't get enough of this haunting song. I add CDs to the gadget on an almost daily basis - new ones right after they arrive in the mail, and oldies from my collection of about 400 CDs. For instance, right now I have singer/songwriter Evan Toth's Rock CD "Welcome Back to Hell" and really have folks on the subway and bus a bit confused by the "sound spill" from my earphones - what is this 67-year-old guy listening to rock for? But many of the songs are about Evan's native New Jersey (I am a Jersey native as well) and his Elton John/Bruce Springsteen style has me captivated. One song on the CD takes you on a journey from one end of the Garden State Parkway to the other. Lots of fun and a lot of clever lyrics as well. By the way, the best part of listening to Evan is that, unlike so many other male vocalist CDs I have received lately, in no way does he try to sound like Frank Sinatra - what gives with all these "Sinatra-sound-alikes" lately? Check it out. I just added Terese Genecco's spanking new "Drunk With Love" CD to my little iPod pal, and can't wait to give it a spin.


AND NOW A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS
REMEMBER: Each MONDAY issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter includes listings for all the banner advertisers on the website as long 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 WILL BE GUEST OF JOSE LUIS ON MAY 6th
After a sold-out performance at the 230 seat LORENZO'S RESTAURANT, BAR & CABARET (1100 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY - 718-477-2400 x3413 - http://www.lorenzosdining.com/ ), 2007 MAC AWARD nominee Marcus Simeone will perform next as a guest of BACK STAGE Award winning harpist Jose Luis on Sunday, May 6th at 4:00 pm at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/ ). 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. His long-awaited debut CD will be released later this year. 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/ .


CAROL SHERLIN MAKES ENCORE APPEARANCES WITH NEW SHOW APRIL 30th
Internationally acclaimed singer Carol Sherlin, who wowed sell-out audiences and critics with her NYC cabaret debut at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) in March returns to the venerable venue for one night only with a new show on Monday, April 30th at 7:00 pm. Titled "Shades of Attachment," this new program will have musical direction by David Wolfson. The show will feature songs from her debut CD "That Old Feeling" plus additional songs that express the various attachments that this former "Miss Florida" feels deeply about. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070430Sherlin.shtml


OUR BANNER ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK

LINA KOUTRAKOS CONTINUES WITH ACCLAIMED "TORCH" SHOW MAY 5th
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, May 5th 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/NewsNYC070505Lina.shtml


BELFRY & BAND TWO SATURDAYS - MAY 5th & 12th
Bobby Belfry and Band will be performing music from the brand new CD/DVD, "LIVE: In The Heart of the Universe", as well as some new songs written by Bobby with collaborators Steven Ray Watkins and David Budway when he appears at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Saturdays, May 5th & 12th at 5:00 pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070512Belfry.shtml


ALICE FRAZIER PRESENTS BROADWAY WITHOUT BOUNDARIES IN MAY
Wednesday May 9th and Thursday May 17th, mark return of Alice Frazier to New York City cabaret. After performing at the prestigious Friar's Club in New York City, Ms. Frazier presents "Broadway Without Boundaries," with renowned musical director Don Rebic, at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/ ). The show will feature music by Leonard Bernstein, Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim, Frank Loesser and more. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070517Frazier.shtml


EILEEN FULTON AT FEINSTEIN'S TONIGHT WITH FINAL SHOW
Eileen Fulton is bringing her new cabaret act to FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/ ) for just on more performance, tonight, Monday April 30th at 8:30 pm. Singing many of the songs from HER CDs, she will be backed by Music Director Bob Goldstone on Piano, Tom Hubbard on Bass, Jerry Vivino on Reeds (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone) and Steve Bartosik on Drums. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070422Fulton.shtml


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. Tickets cost from $40 to $125. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070501Mac.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


JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS CONTINUES MONTHLY SERIES ON MAY 31st
Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy continues her monthly series of Thursday evenings of her Multi MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy & friends on Thursday, May 31st at 7:30 pm at the New York hotspot THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ). One additional Thursday night show is scheduled for 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/NewsNYC070426DeRoy.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.


OUR REGULAR HOME PAGE SIDE-BAR ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK

JULIAN YEO AND TRIO TO PERFORM AT THE IRIDIUM MAY 3rd & 10th
Julian Yeo and his Trio will perform some of their favorite Great American Songbook standards, coupled with some originals, at the 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


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.

MILLIONTH MUSE PRODUCES THREE TOP CABARET EVENTS LONDON
During April, three different shows from MMP Ltd. (http://www.millionthmuse.com/ ), under the supervision of "Mr. London Cabaret" Paul L. Martin, CABARET CONFIDENTIAL, THE LOST SUPPER and ALL THAT JAZZ! were Time Out 'Critic's Choice' in three consecutive issues. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsEUR070630MM.shtml


CABARET AT CIRCUIT SUNDAY MAY 6th
The Asbury Park Historical Society (http://asburyparkhistoricalsociety.org/ ) presents CABARET at CIRCUIT at the CIRCUIT CLUB (915 Kingsley Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ - TKTS: 646-479-9669), An afternoon of entertainment, food, and door prizes on Sunday, May 6th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Showtime is at 3:15 pm. Conceived by Bob Egan and Brett Colby. With Bob Egan at piano at Brett Colby as emcee the show features Michael Traupman, Jane Arthur, Susan Speidel, Brett Lowell, Jill Sentino, William Whitefield and Brandon Allen. Cocktails (cash bar) and buffet starts at 2:00 pm. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Proceeds for the Society.


PAPER MOON CABARET DEBUTS IN WESTBURY MAY 2nd
On May 2nd, vocalists Martin David, Gary Friedman, Sophia Niarchos will each sing 3-4 selections from a variety of standards and pop music representing Sinatra, Bocelli, Humperdinck, Sammy Davis, Jr., Van Morrison, the Marcels and others as part of "Paper Moon Cabaret" at MIRELLE'S BLUES (170 Post Avenue, Westbury, NY - 516-338-4933). Event includes buffet dinner 7:30 to 8:30 pm, show and Discussion: 8:30 to 9:45 pm, followed by open mic. Musical director is Fred Gatti. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYNJ070502Paper.shtml


BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND PRESENTS THREE OF BROADWAY'S BRIGHTEST STARS
Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com will present three of Broadway's most entertaining performers in May as part of BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND, a series of 7:00 pm concerts featuring top Broadway stars and theater songwriters at the legendary BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ). On Monday May 7th Nancy Anderson will celebrate her recently release CD 'Ten Cents A Dance.' On Monday May 14th Broadway and film star Jeff Daniels will present his eclectic mix of personal songs and on Mondays May 21st & 28th, Melissa Errico will present 'Lullabyes n' Broadway', a blend of jazz standards, theater classics, original songs and lullabies. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070528Brdwy.shtml


PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT ON THE WEBSITE
If you are planning on running a banner for your show or CD, be sure to place your order well in advance. Banners are available in three sizes and are priced accordingly. I limit the number of banner ads to 25 per week and home-page side-bar ads to 5 per week. Please let me know if you wish to reserve space and for which weeks (banners run from Sunday through Saturday). Just go to the website and click on the button BANNER INFO for prices and details. Performers running banners get a special listing for their show or other cabaret-related item in every MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching nearly 2,500 subscribers.


AN EVENING OF MUSIC AND COMEDY FEATURING MACKENZIE THOMAS
The award winning writer and producer from Talent in Motion Magazine, Michael Martinez is proud to present An Evening of Music and Comedy at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Tuesday, May 15th at 6:30 pm. This showcase and variety show will feature singer Mackenzie Thomas. Joining Ms. Thomas in the show are Aaron Letrick, Danielle Britton and Deborah Lombardi plus special guest comics Amy Daulton and Alex Decaneas of Fantastic Genius. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070515Talent.shtml


PETER GALLAGHER MAKES NIGHTCLUB DEBUT AT FEINSTEIN'S
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/ ) will continue its spring 2007 season with the nightclub debut of Golden Globe winning star of TV, film and stage Peter Gallagher in an exclusive three week engagement from Tuesday, May 15th through Saturday, June 2nd. His show "Songs and Stories" will showcase musical numbers from his illustrious theatre career, selections from 7 Days in Memphis, his recent solo debut CD from Epic Records, plus various other favorites. The show will play the following schedule: Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 11:00 pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070602Gallagher.shtml


ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT MAKES METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
MAC and Bistro Award-winning vocalist Eric Michael Gillett will make his THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) debut with his acclaimed tribute to the radio songs of the 50s to the 80s, HOOK LINE & SINGER, appearing for two nights only, on Thursdays at 8:00 pm, May 10th & 17th. The show, which was recently presented in the 2007 New Jersey Performing Arts Center Cabaret Series, will reunite the band from that engagement, including musical director D. Jay Bradley, vocalists Leslie Anderson, Traci Reynolds, and Melanie Vaughan, and special guest Mary Carey, with Matt Wigton on bass, Ann Klein on guitar, and Joe Mowatt on drums. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070517Gillett.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).


NEWCOMER SHOWCASE MAKES DEBUT AT DAVENPORT'S
CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/ ) is proud to present their first "Newcomer Showcase," featuring Dean Allrick, Louise Cloutier, Michelle Coughlin, Marianne Murphy Orland, and Lori Smuckler, with musical direction by Bob Moreen AT DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/ ) on Monday, May 7th at 7:00 pm. The purpose of the Newcomer Showcase is to feature each performer in an extended set, giving them an opportunity to present a "mini-show" of their talent. After the show the audience is invited to stay for George Howe's Open Mic in the piano bar. The cover is $10 plus a 2-drink minimum, $5 cover for CCP members with a reservation.


ANNIE DINERMAN PRESENTS HER SONGS AT THE BEECHMAN MAY 6th
On Sunday, May 6th at 7:00 pm, 2006 Songwriters Hall of Fame award winner Annie Dinerman will be performing at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule ). She will be singing songs from her CD, "1,001 American Nights", plus some very new tunes, and a few older favorites. CDs will be on sale at the show. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070506Dinerman.shtml


MADONNA SUNG AT THE BEECHMAN AS PART OF DGUR SERIES
David Gurland's critically acclaimed Madonna revue "Neurotica" returns to New York City, to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule ) as part of the DGUR Concert series for one night only as 'Madonna Unplugged' on Sunday, May 20th at 7:00 pm.'MADONNA Unplugged' is a Madonna Tribute show covering twenty of Madonna's hit songs from the early 80s through the present with many surprises along the way. This performance will be the 4th in a six concert series, which commenced in January of 2007. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070520DGUR.shtml


CHRISTOPHER COPELAND PRESENTS DANGEROUS BLUES REVUE
Christopher Copeland Productions, Victoria Agardi Associate Producer presents DANGEROUS BLUES, another in a series of cabaret revues by Mr. Copeland & Co. and presented at MICHAEL'S OCTAVIA LOUNGE (1772 Market Street, SF - 415-863-3516 - http://www.octavialounge.com/ ) on Saturday, May 19th at 8:00 pm. Great songs and fabulous performers make this a must see revue. Performers scheduled to appear include Tory Agardi, John McCullough, Emily Hayes, Philip Evan Cowlishaw and Patty Penrod. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSF070519Copeland.shtml


MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET

MONDAY APRIL 30th

BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE SUPER-SIZED TONIGHT AT STOCKTON INN
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE will take place tonight, Monday, April 30th 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 a cast of featured performers including AJ Tyndale, Fay Virden, David Barry & Jim Rowland, Alison Joyce, Rachel Joyce, Arlene Naber, Michael Mancini, and special guests - Laura Hull & Rio Clemente and more to be announced. 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 23rd, 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.


CABARET FESTIVAL CONTINUES IN ORLANDO THROUGH MAY 13th
This April, THE MAD COW THEATRE (105 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL - 407-297-8788 - http://www.orlandocabaret.com/ ), the intimate 2-theatre complex in downtown Orlando plays host to THE FIFTH ANNUAL ORLANDO CABARET FESTIVAL. For 18 days, over 40 performances of jazz, pop, Broadway, comedy, and a few surprises will feature many of Central Florida's favorite artists, along with headliners from the New York Cabaret scene. This is a milestone year at Mad Cow Theatre, as it celebrates their 10th Anniversary Season of theatre, and the Fifth Anniversary of the Orlando Cabaret Festival! The Fifth Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival opens on Wednesday, April 26th and continues for three weeks through Sunday, May 13th. Schedule of artists and events can be found at http://www.orlandocabaret.com/ . SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSO070512MadCow.shtml


NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC TONIGHT, APRIL 30th AT WAREHOUSE THEATRE
The next open mic event, presented by DCCN (DC Cabaret Network - http://www.dccabaretnetwork.org/ ) will be on Monday, April 30th at THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021 7th Street NW, Washington, DC). Everyone is welcome. These Open Mic Nights are a great opportunity to try out new stuff, take out an old friend, or just hone your skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Sign up at 7:30 pm, start singing at 8:00 pm. You can always sing your cabaret favorites!! Pianist & Theme for the evening TBA. Admission is $10 suggested donation for pianist. (Next open mic on Monday, May 21st.)


BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1959 TONIGHT
THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/ ) will present Broadway By the Year: The Broadway Musicals of 1959 on Monday April 30th at 8:00 pm. The critically acclaimed series, now in its seventh season and created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel, will be directed by two-time Tony nominee Marc Kudisch, whose long list of Broadway credits includes, most recently, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Assassins. It will feature music from a uniquely rich season in the American musical theatre; 1959 spawned such classics as Gypsy and The Sound of Music (which also pitted two of the First Ladies of the American Theatre, Mary Martin and Ethel Merman, against each other for Tony Awards). In addition, Once Upon A Mattress brought a talented young comedian named Carol Burnett to prominence as the unglamorous but winning Princess Winifred the Woebegone. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070430Bdwy.html


TUESDAY MAY 1st

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. Tickets cost from $40 to $125. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070501Mac.shtml


JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, MAY 1st
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, May 1st 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/ .


WEDNESDAY - MAY 2nd

ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW WEDNESDAY FEATURES FREE PERFORMANCES
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 May 2nd: TBA; Coming in weeks to come: 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; July 18, Sue Matsuki. No cover, no reservations taken.


WEDNESDAY MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY WITH BIG BANG BIG BAND
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 with Joan Uttal Anderson, production consultant. Featured this Wednesday, May 2nd: Guest performers are Tom Abbott's Big Bang Big Band featuring vocalist Kelsey Jillette. Future performers: May 9th, Ronny Whyte, pianist/singer/songwriter with Boots Maleson, bass & David Silliman, drums; May 16th, Joanne Brackeen, piano; May 23rd, New York Harmonie Ensemble (31-piece orchestra) with Steven Richman, conductor and the Ferde Grofe arrangements for Paul Whiteman Orchestra; May 30th, Barbara Fasano, singer with John Di Martino, piano. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $5 admission.


PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT ON THE WEBSITE
If you are planning on running a banner for your show or CD, be sure to place your order well in advance. Banners are available in three sizes and are priced accordingly. I limit the number of banner ads to 25 per week and home-page side-bar ads to 5 per week. Please let me know if you wish to reserve space and for which weeks (banners run from Sunday through Saturday). Just go to the website and click on the button BANNER INFO for prices and details. Performers running banners get a special listing for their show or other cabaret-related item in every MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching nearly 2,500 subscribers.


FUTURE EVENTS

- NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING SATURDAY, MAY 12TH
- 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: 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 Bullinger, 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.


ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL SET TO START JUNE 8th
The Great American songbook will be well served at the 2007 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL (http://www.adelaidecabaretfestival.com/ ) which runs from Friday June 8th to Saturday June 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. 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. For details of the full program see http://www.adelaidecabaretfestival.com/ . SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsAUS070523Adelaide.shtml


CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY JULY 6th
Its official - the 17th BIRTHDAY OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will be held on July 6th at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ). Showtime is 7:00 pm and we promise to try to keep the show to 90 minutes or less. Tickets are available on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.svhamstra.com/ ). 2007-2008 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE memberships are also now available. In fact we are offering a special "combo" price for those who use PayPal and wish to renew their membership and purchase a ticket at the same time. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCH07070517th1.shtml

The CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY is sponsored in part by Jenna Esposito (http://www.jennaesposito.com/ ), Rob Langeder (http://www.roblangeder.com/ ), Suzanne Carrico (http://www.suzannecarrico.com/ ), Julian Yeo (http://www.julianyeo.com/ ) and Eric Michael Gillett (http://www.ericmichaelgillett.com/ ) and Matt Leahy (http://www.mattleahy.com/ ).


ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER, BLOG AND WEBSITES
Information about other shows around the country and around the world can be found on the CABARET NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website. How do you get an item posted in the CABARET NEWS section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website? Just e-mail me a press release of at least four paragraphs, giving the complete information on your show, CD release or other cabaret related event. Include photos in jpg or gif format if available. Please send me complete information - and do not merely e-mail me a copy of your flier or a reference to a website. By the way, I usually trim quotes from reviews from the press releases I receive before using the item on my website or in the newsletter, so don't count them when putting together the four or more paragraphs.

If you don't have a press release, just click here: http://www.svhamstra.com/PressRelease1.shtml and fill out the information as completely as possible.

Just send in your press release or listings request in simple txt format (the format I write these issues in and use for the website). And, please, please don't send, instead of a press release, one of those e-mails with all those annoying html links (with multi-columns, embedded photos, distracting backgrounds, etc.) Do not send simply a .jpg of your post card. Do not send us one of those "e-vite" things that require us to "click to open" and lead to a web page somewhere. I never open them!


IT'S TIME TO GO
At the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep my promise?

I realize that there is probably far more information here than you might be able to digest in one reading, but please keep in mind that for the performers mentioned, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is one of the few publications that spread the word about their shows and performances. To them, that item about their show is most important, and the fact that every issue published is also posted on my website 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.


Pass the word - starting with the next issue CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE moves into a new direction! (see HERE & THERE above). Let me have your thoughts, comments and ideas. I want to make these newsletters and the website bigger, better and more exciting. You will be surprised - and hopefully excited about the things to come. The gloves are off. Urge others to sign up for a free subscription and to check the website often. Names will be named, secrets will be revealed. It's going to be a bumpy ride, so hang on.


And that is just about the way it was.

Hugs & Stuff,

STU

 


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