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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #070502 - Monday, May
7, 2007
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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY set for
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SEATS SOLD!
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TODAY'S FEATURE STORY
COLE PORTER TO RECEIVE STAR AND A WEEK-LONG MUSICAL TRIBUTE
On Monday, May 21, 2007 at 11:30 am the late renowned and beloved
composer and lyricist, Cole Porter, will receive his Star on Hollywood's
Walk of Fame. New York-based Singer/Pianist Mark Nadler will perform
a musical tribute on a baby grand piano and VIP guests will reminisce
about Cole Porter at his Star Ceremony to be held 7080 Hollywood Boulevard
(between Sycamore Avenue and La Brea Avenue), Hollywood, CA. Members
of Cole Porter's family, celebrities and VIPs will be in attendance.
The Star Ceremony is a free public event. Members of the general public
are welcome to attend.
Then Hollywood will celebrate the composer's life
and music in a week-long musical tribute from Tuesday, May 22nd
through Saturday May 26th at the CINEGRILL IN THE HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT
HOTEL (7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - TKTS: 866-215-1026
- http://www.myticketportal.com/
) as Arthur Shafman International Ltd. presents the critically-acclaimed
cabaret show direct from New York City and Philadelphia, "A Swell
Party! - RSVP Cole Porter," starring KT Sullivan, Singer; Mark Nadler,
Singer/Pianist/Musical Arrangements; with Loren Schoenberg, Tenor
Saxophone and Yasushi Nakamura, Acoustic Bass. The Gala Opening
Night Performance and Reception on May 22nd (SOLD OUT) will be hosted
by The Hollywood Arts Council. Showtimes are 7:00 pm, Tuesday through
Saturday with additional shows at 9:30 pm on Friday & Saturday.
Among the favorite songs on the all Cole Porter show
song list are: "Begin the Beguine," "In The Still of the Night,"
"It's De-Lovely," "Too Darn Hot," "All Through The Night," "C'est
Magnifique," "Every Time We Say Goodbye," "I've Got You Under My
Skin," "Just One of Those Things," "Let's Do It, Let's Fall In Love,"
"Night and Day" and "You've Got That Thing," to name a few.
Tickets for the CINEGRILL show are $35.00 per person
and there is a $20 beverage minimum.
HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
COLE PORTER TO RECEIVE STAR AND A WEEK-LONG MUSICAL TRIBUTE
BELFRY & BAND THIS SATURDAY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
JAZZ-POP SINGER ROSE ANDREZ TO PERFORM AT THE DUPLEX
ALICE FRAZIER PRESENTS BROADWAY WITHOUT BOUNDARIES IN MAY
JULIAN YEO AND TRIO TO PERFORM AT THE IRIDIUM MAY 10th
PRINCETON JAZZ QUINTET AT THE IRIDIUM MAY 8th
BARBARA BRUSSELL OPENS AT THE CABARET AT SAVOR THIS WEEKEND
D'ARCY BRINGS DON'T FENCE ME IN TO CHICAGO
THE MANOR PROUDLY PRESENTS JULIUS LA ROSA
JACKSON & PALTER LET KIDS' WISHES COME TRUE
DARIUS FROWNER CELEBRATES 15 YEARS AT DUPLEX TONIGHT
VOCALISTS BARBARA HELMER AND STELLIE SITEMAN IN MO SHOWS
CATHERINE DUPUIS AT THE WATERCOLOR CAFE
VICKIE PHILLIPS SINGS SONGS OF HER FAVORITES
JOSEPH MACCHIA PRESENTS BRING ON THE MEN
BARBARA FASANO'S "ROUND ABOUT" EXTENDED INTO SPRING
LINN MAXWELL AS LILLI MARLENE BRINGS WWII TO LIFE
JAZZ WITHOUT BORDERS AT PEARLS IN MAY
WENDY LANE BAILEY BLENDS MUSICAL GENRES IN NEW SHOW
HOAGY CARMICHAEL SHOW SET FOR THE POCONOS
CARLA GORDON AT KATERINA'S ONE NIGHT ONLY
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE TONIGHT AT STOCKTON INN
CABARET FESTIVAL CONTINUES IN ORLANDO THROUGH MAY 13th
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW FEATURES STEVEN BRINBERG
WEDNESDAY MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY WITH RONNY WHYTE
AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC FEATURES ASHLEY LIEBERMAN THIS WEDNESDAY
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB 1020 WITH FINAL 2 NIGHTS AS VENUE CLOSES
- NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING SATURDAY, MAY 12TH
BIPOLAR JAZZ QUINTET AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM THIS WEEKEND
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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
I had big plans for yesterday - unusual for me since it was a Sunday,
and I usually take the day off. I was going to take in three show
starting at HELEN'S at 4:00 pm, then UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN at 7:00
pm and ending the night at Euan Morton's show THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
at 9:30 pm. But shortly before 3:15 pm I had a computer mishap. Not
really the computer's fault - it was the DSL modem. It dropped the
signal and nothing I could do could get it to work again. I am one
of those computer geek-types who does all the standard stuff first
to fix things before calling the service 800 number. I guess it is
because I am sort of embarrassed when I call and they ask me a simple,
everyone should know question like "did you try rebooting the 'whatever'?"
So I fiddled, re-booted, disconnected, reconnected, control paneled,
ran some tests, the whole nine yards, but still no connection. Armed
with enough "yes I tried that" responses, I called VERIZON. Fortunately,
they could not give an easy answer (my heart thumped with pride) so
we ended up completely resetting the modem, loading a new password,
and we were back in business. But by that time it was after 7:00 pm
so I only made it to the third event.
Just a note to everyone here in the US - Sunday the 13th is MOTHER'S
DAY, and wether or not you have a mother, your Sunday will be impacted
if you have any travel plans. Here in NYC - especially if the weather
is nice - it will be impossible to get a table at any of the better
restaurants (and flowers will be hard to come by as well). And getting
around town and/or finding a parking place may be a nightmare. Use
public transportation if you can, unless you have mom along (that
would be chintzy). Take her to the cabaret! Moms love cabaret.
Tickets for the 17TH BIRTHDAY SHOW FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at THE
METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on July 6th only went on sale just a little over a week ago, but
already nearly half of the 100 available seats have been sold! I have
already booked some great performers for this year's show. As usual
we will be presenting some newcomers along with some top names in
our birthday show. First to be booked were Lennie Watts, Alice Frazier,
Jay Rogers, Francesca Amari, Bruce Clough and Michael Brill.
In addition, Sue Matsuki, who has been helping with
the planning, will also sing a special number at the show. Newly
added to the list (just last night) was Esther Beckman, winner of
the 2007 MAC AWARD for Female Debut. And Steven Ray Watkins has
agreed to serve this year as musical director.
An important part of the show will be the presentation
of the 2007 JEFF MATSON AWARDS. The JEFF MATSON AWARD was created
to honor the memory of songwriter/writer/director/producer/graphic
designer Jeff Matson, who passed away suddenly on April 2, 2005
from a rare blood disorder. His talents were many, but his greatest
talent was that of inspiring and encouraging other performers towards
perfection in their craft. In 2005 the first award was presented
to D.C. Anderson, and last year's recipients were Trudi Mann and
Hector Coris.
This year we will be presenting the 2007 JEFF MATSON
AWARD to two very worthy recipients - truly deserving of this recognition.
Each has been an inspiration, a resource and a good friend to cabaret
performers. This year's recipients are Collette Black (booking manager
UPSTAIRS at ROSE'S TURN) and Joe Regan, Jr. (best friend a cabaret
performer could have). Joe has even offered to perform at the show!
In addition, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will be announcing
the recipient of our first DOTTIE BURMAN award, to be given to a
deserving cabaret songwriter. More on this to come.
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.
Tickets are $35, but if you rejoin as a 2007-2008
Member ticket price drops to $25 - and there is even more: If you
join and pay for a ticket and a membership at the same time, the
cost is $20 for the ticket and $20 for a SILVER or $75 for a GOLD
membership - $40 or $95 COMBO price (saves you $15!) (the club's
standard 2-beverage minimum - not included in the ticket price -
applies).
If you haven't ordered your tickets yet, 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 and nearly 50% of them 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. When you receive the invoice/confirmation,
send in your payment - your reservation is not considered valid
until your payment is received. Orders are limited to 4 per person.
If you cannot attend the event - or have an upcoming
event after July 6th that you wish to promote, or want to congratulate
Colette or Joe, 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 - 4 PAGES ALREADY SOLD!). For more information and to
reserve your ad slot, see http://www.svhamstra.com/thankyou1prog.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/
), Eric Michael Gillett (http://www.ericmichaelgillett.com/
) and Matt Leahy (http://www.mattleahy.com/
).
I got a note from cabaret vocalist/pianist Helen Day, who appeared
in "The Vagina Monologues" by Eve Ensler on Saturday, March 31st at
the HOUSE OF BLUES (225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA - 504-310-4999
- http://www.HOB.com/neworleans/
), reporting that the sold-out performance made over $4,000 for the
Metropolitan Center for Women and Children, New Orleans. The cast
met with playwright Eve Ensler at Tulane University and she is planning
a giant V-Day celebration next April at the Superdome in New Orleans.
Also there will be various productions of the play going on around
the city. New Orleans Singer/Songwriter Mike True wrote a special
song for the V Monologues and a CD was presented to Ms. Ensler. He
also performed it at the House of Blues production. Now Helen is teaming
up with New Orleans chanteuse Mary Flynn and forming a new act, Flynn
n' Day and they are now planning gigs at various venues in the Big
Easy. Will keep you posted.
Coming soon on the website: THE CABARET CHRONICLES - one person's
experiences and observations of the past 20-25 years of cabaret. In
this "first person" style series (the only way I know how to write)
I hope to bring you a lot more information about the hidden side of
cabaret - honest and balanced reporting, delving into the secrets
behind - as well as the history of - the reasons things in this wonderful
art form have sometimes gotten bent and twisted over the years. I
will try to cover the major events and personalities who shaped -
and at times misshaped - cabaret in NYC. The series will be found
on the website with a "teaser" paragraph in the newsletter each time
a new chapter is added. If your have something on your mind along
these lines - a story, a question, a comment, an experience - send
me an e-mail. I will certainly treat your communication with strictest
confidence (unless you prefer otherwise). I have been around this
business far longer than the 17 years that CABARET HOTLINE has been
in existence and I have been keeping a lot of things to myself. Fortunately
I have archives of all the CABARET HOTLINE newsletters ever written,
going back to 1990 to help me keep my timeline accurate.
I saw a bunch of shows over the past several days, and there are a
few I want to highly recommend if you plan any "cabareting" in the
next week or so. Be sure to catch Bobby Belfry & Band at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Saturday the 12th at 5:00 pm. The lad has really grown in his
songwriting skills - most of the songs in this show were written with
his musical director Steven Ray Watkins, and in many of them Bobby
delightfully expands on a "slice of life" he has experienced or witnessed,
with very interesting and entertaining result. His vocals continue
to be fantastic and Steven, the band and two backup singers keep the
show moving at top pace. A truly entertaining show.
And don't overlook Tanya Moberly this Friday night,
May 11th at 7:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC
- 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
). I caught the "Arlen" show last Friday - and believe me, it was
not your usual Arlen show. This gal not only has great vocals and
amazing delivery, she also knows how to pick out new and/or obscure
tunes and string them along into an amazing show with nary a word
of patter. She just leans into the audience as she leans into her
material and delivers pure beauty. It is a lesson in theater/cabaret.
This was the first of four different shows - a new one each Friday
(I have signed on for them all). May 11th, Tanya sings Jonatha Brooke;
May 18th, Tanya sings Beck, etc.; May 25th,Tanya sings Ani Di Franco!
With Scott Ethier at the piano and special guest, Caroline Saladino.
The shows are directed by Michael Schiralli. Not to be missed.
And you should try to catch a very clever lady by
the name of Teresa Fischer who is performing her show "Lightening
My Load" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Wednesday the 9th at 7:00 pm. The show in part celebrates Teresa's
success on a diet, but that event also triggers her decision to
lose a lot of other "extra weight" in her life - delightful, lighthearted
and fun.
There are some old standbys that assure a great night
on the town: At THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC
- 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Tuesday at 7:00 pm you can see jazz from one of the best -
the legendary Annie Ross. A show you will long remember from a lady
you will never forget. And in the same space at the same time, but
one day later, on Wednesday the 9th, BLEND-O-MATIC (by any other
name it is still GASHOLE to me). It stars two (with the talent of
6) of the best, award-winning singer/songwriter/entertainers in
the town, and the show is non-stop fun from start to finish. Karen
Mack & Michael Holland are legends in cabaret, and their mad medley
song combinations are dazzling. Go just once, and I guarantee you
will be back again and again. Love them!
Other shows moving into the clubs that I haven't seen
yet, but want to call to your attention: Alice Frazier comes to
town with a new show, "Broadway Without Boundaries" this week Wednesday
May 9th at 7:00 pm at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
). Barb Jungr also arrives from London and brings her internationally
acclaimed style to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC
- 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Wednesday the 9th at 9:30 pm and Thursday the 10th at 10:30
pm. You will find this lady irresistible - I became an instant die-hard
fan the first time I saw her in a show years ago. Truly one of the
finest song interpreters in cabaret anywhere in the world. I am
so there on opening night!
Eric Michael Gillett hasn't done a solo cabaret show
in NYC in some time, and I can't wait to see him, also at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on opening night on Thursday May 10th at 8:00 pm (he has a second
show on the 17th and that's it!). A true entertainer, this man is
genuinely one of the best in the business. The show is called "Hook,
Line & Singer" - a revival of a show he did a few years back. A
must see!
There are just a few of the exciting and entertaining
shows going on in town this week - check out the NYC NEWS page on
the website for a host of great cabaret shows to tempt your entertainment
palate.
I better quit now - this newsletter has been getting longer and longer
today - new stories of special immediate importance have been coming
in all morning and I have had to stop writing to reformat them for
the newsletter, paste them in, and restart. I had a lot more to say
- so I will say it on Thursday. Meantime, have a great day - and don't
forget mom.
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). 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 son "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. It is the song that comes up as soon as I put
the earplugs in and fire up the little critter. 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. Last night on
the way to and from Euan Morton's show I was enthralled by two sort
of vintage CDs on my little iPod pal. Both came into my CD collection
in 2003, and each has been listened to often. First one was Londoner
Nathan Martin's "Anywhere With You" and you simply must hear this
young man's vocals - such a light touch and so filled with youthful
charm. Second was Joanne Tatham's "Making Light" which I chose by
accident, but once it started to play I instantly remembered how much
I delighted in this recording. I simply had to give it another listen.
Nathan's CD is available on iTunes. Joanne's is available on her website
(http://www.joannetatham.com/
).
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'S LONG AWAITED DEBUT CD COMING SOON
Marcus Simeone is 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/
.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SEVENTEENTH BIRTHDAY PARTY JULY 6th
The SEVENTEENTH 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. Tickets are available now on the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.svhamstra.com/
). 2007-2008 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE memberships are also available,
valid through July 5, 2008. In fact we are offering a special "combo"
price for those who wish to renew their membership and purchase a
ticket at the same time. As of press time nearly 1/2 the 100 seats
available have been sold. 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/
), Eric Michael Gillett (http://www.ericmichaelgillett.com/
) and Matt Leahy (http://www.mattleahy.com/
).
OUR BANNER ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK
LARRY GATLIN LASSOES SPECIAL GUESTS FOR METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
Jamie deRoy & friends presents "An Evening with LARRY GATLIN" in which
country music star Larry Gatlin makes his New York cabaret debut at
the hot new intimate concert venue THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West
22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for a special two-show engagement on Tuesday & Wednesday, May 15th
& 16th at 8:00 pm. Gatlin's special guests at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
will be Dee Hoty and Michael Lanning on May 15th and James Naughton
and Nicolette Hart on May 16th. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070516Gatlin.shtml
BELFRY & BAND THIS SATURDAY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
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 for one more performance at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Saturday, May 12th at 5:00 pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070512Belfry.shtml
JAZZ-POP SINGER ROSE ANDREZ TO PERFORM AT THE DUPLEX
Jazz-pop singer Rose Andrez will perform her latest show 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. Born and raised
in Buffalo, NY, her mother and aunt were professional singers known
as the Antonelli Twins. They performed with Carol Burnett, Frankie
Avalon and Michael Bennett. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070519Andrez.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
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.
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JULIAN YEO AND TRIO TO PERFORM AT THE IRIDIUM MAY 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 Thursday May 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.
JAZZ-POP SINGER ROSE ANDREZ TO PERFORM AT THE DUPLEX
Jazz-pop singer Rose Andrez will perform her latest show 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. Born and raised
in Buffalo, NY, her mother and aunt were professional singers known
as the Antonelli Twins. They performed with Carol Burnett, Frankie
Avalon and Michael Bennett. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070519Andrez.shtml
PRINCETON JAZZ QUINTET AT THE IRIDIUM MAY 8th
IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
) is pleased to present the Princeton Jazz Quintet (PJQ) on Tuesday,
May 8th at 6:30 pm. Their repertoire focuses on the Great American
Songbook with a liberal dose of bebop, latin and other music from
the mainstream jazz tradition. The quintet is comprised of five fine
musicians who met and played jazz at Princeton in the 50s and for
the next 50 years went their separate ways pursuing a variety of careers.
Two chose music as a profession but all stayed close to music in some
way. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070508Prince.shtml
BARBARA BRUSSELL OPENS AT THE CABARET AT SAVOR THIS WEEKEND
One of the emerging stars of New York cabaret, Barbara Brussell opens
with her acclaimed show "The Piano Bench of My Mind" on Thursday,
May 10th and continues through Mother's Day, May 13th at CABARET AT
SAVOR (4356 Lindell, St. Louis, MO - 314-531-0220 - http://www.Savor-stl.com/
). This is her first performances in St. Louis since beginning her
career in the chorus of The MUNY in the 1980s. Shows are Thursday
& Friday at 8:30 pm, Saturday at 7:30 & 9:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00
pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW070513Brussell.shtml
THE MANOR PROUDLY PRESENTS JULIUS LA ROSA
Singer par excellence Julius La Rosa will return to LE DOME at THE
MANOR (111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360 - http://themanorrestaurant.com/cabaret.html
) on Thursday, May 17th at 9:00 pm. "Julie," as his fans affectionately
call him, has performed in LE DOME since 2001 and each performance
has been a sell-out. His show this month is titled "Telling the Story
of the Song - The Lyrics and the Ballads." SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYNJ070517LaRosa.shtml
JACKSON & PALTER LET KIDS' WISHES COME TRUE
The recent performances of New England based Lynne Jackson & Mike
Palter children's project, "Wish Upon A Star" in the Boston area were
triumphs, not only for the local casts of under-served Hispanic and
African American children but for appreciative audiences, astounded
parents, educators and community leaders. With future "Wish upon A
Star" and "Jazz Is a Rainbow" projects already booked in Massachusetts
and Rhode Island and discussions of similar ventures in Germany, France
and Africa, Lynne & Mike continue with their efforts to bring great
music and wonderful experiences of growth, self-esteem and empowerment
to children. Their efforts have been supported by the Mabel Mercer
Foundation, the Unitarian Universalist Church, Jamey Aebersold, Joanne
Holbrook Patton, the Massachusetts Cultural Council and caring musicians,
performers and writers of the world of cabaret, jazz and Broadway.
At a time when music has been largely eliminated from our schools
and where the psychological consequences of school violence (and world
violence) are often overlooked, such projects have become even more
crucial and needed. Bravo! If you want information, send me a note
and I will pass it along to Lynne and Mike.
D'ARCY BRINGS DON'T FENCE ME IN TO CHICAGO
After sold-out performances in NYC & LA, D'Arcy Achziger brings her
show "Don't Fence Me In" to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue,
Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) for one night only on Sunday, May 20th at 7:00 pm. Stylish, witty
and sophisticated, D'Arcy personifies "what cabaret is all about"
with a spicy and surprising potpourri of songs from the likes of Lew
Spence and Cole Porter, Sondheim and Pink Martini, David Lee Roth
and the Gershwins, Rupert Holmes and Peter Allen, Mary Chapin Carpenter
and Rodgers and Hammerstein, Brian Lasser and Amanda McBroom, Rick
Jensen and Duke Ellington. Musical director is Rick Jensen, with Dan
Martin on bass. Director is Lina Koutrakos. $20 cover, 2-drink minimum.
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DARIUS FROWNER CELEBRATES 15 YEARS AT DUPLEX TONIGHT
Congratulations to Darius Frowner, who celebrates 15 years behind
the piano in the piano bar at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher
Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) - and his birthday - tonight, Monday May 7th, starting around 9:00
pm. Everyone is invited to join him and his pair of lovely singing-staff
pals Maria Gentile and Susan Campanero. No cover!
VOCALISTS BARBARA HELMER AND STELLIE SITEMAN IN MO SHOWS
Something new is appearing on the cabaret horizon in St. Louis! Casual
Cabaret is pleased to present four wonderful evenings of song and
patter on Fridays, May 25, June 15 & July 20 at MINIONS CAFE (7322
Manchester Road, Maplewood, MO - 314-781-4800) and on June 23 at SHANGRI-LA
DINER (2201 Cherokee Street, St. Louis, MO - 314-795-8778 - http://www.theshangriladiner.com/
). The show features vocalists Barbara Helmer (top photo) and Stellie
Siteman (bottom photo) with Mike Silverman as Musical Director. SEE
FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW070720MO.shtml
CATHERINE DUPUIS AT THE WATERCOLOR CAFE
Jazz vocalist Catherine Dupuis will perform with Russ Kassoff (piano)
and Martin Wind (bass) at WATERCOLOR CAFE (2094 Boston Post Road,
Larchmont, NY - 914-834-2213 - http://www.watercolorcafe.net/
) on Thursday, May 17th from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Catherine, Russ and
Martin will be exploring new arrangements as well as tunes Catherine
recorded on her CDs Rules of the Road (arr. Russ Kassoff), I Hear
Music (arr. Jeffrey Klitz) and Moments (arr. Bill Mays). The evening
promises to be a marvelous journey into the music and lyrics of the
Great American Songbook. Copies of Catherine's releases will be available
at the performance. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYNJ070517DuPuis.shtml
VICKIE PHILLIPS SINGS SONGS OF HER FAVORITES
Vickie Phillips, along with pianist/singer Ivan Thomas and virtuoso
accordionist William Schimmel will present a preview performance of
their show, A Musical Journey of Self Discovery through the songs
of Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour and Kurt Weill at DILLON'S (245
West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797 - http://www.dillonslounge.com/
) on Monday & Tuesday, May 14th & 15th at 3:00 pm. Members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE are invited to attend either of these performances
with no cover, no minimum, prior to the show's planned opening Off
Broadway later in the year. You must call or e-mail ahead to be places
on the special VIP list. Phone: 646-584-0577 or e-mail TylerDPY212@aol.com.
JOSEPH MACCHIA PRESENTS BRING ON THE MEN
On Sunday May 20th Producer Joseph Macchia presents Bring On The Men,
a cabaret benefit show, to HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
). The show a tribute to the great male performers of stage and screen
with an all female cast. Joseph and Joseph John Productions are known
for their hit cabaret series DIVAPALOOZA where the men sing the hits
of all the great Diva's of stage and screen. Now its the ladies turn
to show what they are made of. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070520Johns.shtml
BARBARA FASANO'S "ROUND ABOUT" EXTENDED INTO SPRING
Hailed as one of the most stunning and soulful vocalists in the country,
Triple 2007 MAC AWARD winner Barbara Fasano's new show "ROUND ABOUT"
has been extended at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC
- 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
), with performances added on Sunday May 20th at 7:00 pm, and Friday
& Saturday, June 29th & 30th at 8:00 pm. Ms. Fasano will sing songs
by Vernon Duke, Duke Ellington, Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields, Carolyn
Leigh, Jule Styne, Kurt Weill, and others. Joining Ms. Fasano will
be her pianist/arranger John di Martino, known for his work with Freddy
Cole, Grady Tate and the late Ray Barretto. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070630Fasano.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).
LINN MAXWELL AS LILLI MARLENE BRINGS WWII TO LIFE
Lilli Marlene comes to life at the FAIRFIELD THEATRE COMPANY'S STAGEONE
(70 Sanford Street, Fairfield, CT - 203-259-1036 - http://www.fairfieldtheatre.org/
) on Friday & Saturday, May 18th & 19th at 7:30 pm. Performed by acclaimed
actress and vocalist Linn Maxwell, this one-woman show brings Hitler's
rise to power to the audience and reminds them how the Second World
War impacted the world. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE070520Marlene.shtml
JAZZ WITHOUT BORDERS AT PEARLS IN MAY
On Thursday May 17th, Lua Hadar with the Jason Martineau Quartet (Jason
Martineau, piano; Mario Suracci, bass; Randy Odell, drums; Tony Malfatti
on reeds) will bring their show "Jazz without Borders" to JAZZ AT
PEARLS (256 Columbus Avenue, North Beach, San Francisco, CA - 415-291-8255
- http://www.jazzatpearls.com/
) with performances at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. "Jazz without Borders" includes
sexy Italian ballads, Funk a la Francais, and the Great American Songbook.
Cover is $20 for 8:00 pm, $15 for 10:00 pm shows. Call for minimum
information.
WENDY LANE BAILEY BLENDS MUSICAL GENRES IN NEW SHOW
Wendy Lane Bailey is a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll,
and a little bit meshugeh (That's crazy, y'all). Ms. Bailey bursts
into the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Wednesdays, May 23rd and June 6th at 9:30 pm with her singular
blend of great tunes, a keen eye for the absurd, lush back up vocals,
and a few choice anecdotes from her quirky Southern Jewish Baptist
Mormon background. Rick Jensen provides musical direction, and Lisa
Poulos adds background vocals. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070606Wendy.shtml
HOAGY CARMICHAEL SHOW SET FOR THE POCONOS
John Abernathy, along with his accompanist Tom LaMark, will be off
to the Pocono Mountains to present their Hoagy Carmichael show "Just
an Old Sweet Song" on Friday, May 18th at 7:30 pm at the EASTERN MONROE
PUBLIC LIBRARY (Stroudsburg, PA - http://www.monroepl.org/bookhouse.html
). In the show this magnetic performer pays tribute to the extraordinary
work of one of the most accomplished and innovative songwriters of
the 20th century, Hoagy Carmichael (1899-1981), creator of such timeless
popular songs as "Stardust", "Skylark", "Georgia on My Mind" and "Heart
and Soul". The show is directed by Ida Zecco. Call for ticket information.
CARLA GORDON AT KATERINA'S ONE NIGHT ONLY
Combining the best of cabaret, burlesque, musical theater, and jazz,
singer/songwriter Carla Gordon takes you on an unforgettable musical
journey on May 25th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at KATERINA'S CLUB (1920
West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL - 773-348-7592 - http://www.katerinas.com/
). Gordon is one of those rare singers who will have you laughing
one minute, then misty-eyed the next. Carla recently regaled audiences
with her show, "Don't Bring The Kids" (CD available). Carla closed
the 2006 Cabaret Conference at Yale with her original ballad, "The
Voice in Your Heart". Carla will be joined by Jim Cebastien at the
piano. No cover.
BIPOLAR JAZZ QUINTET AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM THIS WEEKEND
Bipolar: A Jazz Quintet with Jed Feuer on trumpet/flugelhorn, Craig
Swanson at the piano, Stephanie Long on soprano/alto saxophones, flute/piccolo,
David Ostrem on double bass, and Robert C. Kelly on drums, is the
newest, most unusual quintet on the jazz scene today. They will be
performing on Friday & Saturday, May 11th & 12th at 8:00 pm at THE
METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). They draw their repertoire from the 18th & 19th, not just the 20th
& 21st centuries often creating unexpected and exciting results. Pieces
such as Faure's Pavane, Bach's B minor Prelude, Debussy's Passepied,
Ravel's Pavane For a Dead Princess, Beethoven's Op. 109 Sonata; as
well as classic jazz tunes like Line For Lyons, Tune Up, A Blizzard
of Lies, Pent Up House, Bluesette, Along Came Betty, are staples of
its repertory. Many innovative current songs are also featured, including
Mother Nature's Son, Just The Two of Us, And I Love Her, Craig Swanson's
Closed (Due to Fire), and several Feuer originals. Combinations that
have left audiences delighted and looking for more. There is a $20
Cover plus 2 Beverage Minimum.
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
MONDAY MAY 7th
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE TONIGHT AT STOCKTON INN
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE will take place tonight, Monday, May 7th
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 Lynn Randall Trio,
Tina Margot, Holly Montgomery 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
TUESDAY MAY 8th
I wish someone would have a regular "every Tuesday" show with guests
that I could plug in here. I have items for every other day of the
week (and Jamie deRoy's TV show gets a mention every other Tuesday
in this slot) but does anyone, anywhere have a Tuesday event? Let
me know.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 9th
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW FEATURES STEVEN BRINBERG
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 9th: Steven Brinberg with
guests Karen Mason and Hugh Panaro. Coming: May 16th: Louise Rogers;
May 23rd: Jessica Molaskey with John Pizzarelli; May 30th: Maude Maggart;
July 18th, Sue Matsuki. No cover, no reservations taken.
WEDNESDAY MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY WITH RONNY WHYTE
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 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.
AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC FEATURES ASHLEY LIEBERMAN THIS WEDNESDAY
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. This Wednesday, May 9th
the featured guest is Ashley Lieberman with Mark Shilansky at the
piano. The show starts at 7:30 pm, and there is an $8 cover charge
(discount for BACA members).
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB 1020 WITH FINAL 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) has been presented on
both Wednesday & Thursday nights of late as the Bel Age Hotel winds
down towards an estimated 1 year remodeling and renovation. Each night
featured guest performers from the LA cabaret world (over 140 in all
over four years). Guests scheduled for the final two nights are: Wednesday
May 9th: Meghan Kirk, Ashley Cuellar, Matthew Alexander and Heather
Evans; Thursday, May 10th, the FAREWELL SHOW: "Broadway Melody" with
Julie Barry, Bill Hemmer, Kerry Royce, Laura Wolfe, Jeanine Robinson,
Mikal Sandoval and Karen Christie (no open mic on final night). Phone
for information. This very popular event was the longest-running cabaret
showcase of its kind in Los Angeles. There is no cover, no minimum.
For more information see http://www.lesmichaels.com/
.
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.
JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, MAY 15th
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 15th at 8:00 pm. The show is
produced by Jamie deRoy & friends, inc. and directed by Barry Kleinbort.
Taped and Edited by Applause Video. It is also broadcast in Washington
DC and Connecticut - check local listing. For details see http://www.jamiederoy.com/
.
NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC MONDAY MAY 21st 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.
MAC SEMINAR MAY 22nd FEATURES CABARET / THEATER: DICHOTOMY?
"Cabaret as Theater / Theater as Cabaret" is the topic of the next
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) Seminar to be presented at
THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - RESV: 212-465-2662 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) on Tuesday, May 22nd from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Moderated by Adam Feldman
(TIME OUT NY) and Sherry Eaker (BACK STAGE), the panel discussing
this topic includes Rick Crom, Gerry Geddes, Miles Phillips, Jay Rogers,
Stuart Ross and Mark Waldrop. The seminar is FREE for members of MAC,
and $10 for guests. Bar available. Reservations are being taken for
this event at the phone number above and are highly recommended.
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
The SEVENTEENTH 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. Tickets are available now on the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website. 2007-2008 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE memberships are also
available, valid through July 5, 2008. In fact we are offering a special
"combo" price for those who wish to renew their membership and purchase
a ticket at the same time. As of press time nearly 1/2 the 100 seats
available have been sold. 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/
), 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.
Hope you enjoyed this longer-than-lately newsletter today. If you
read this far, I assume you did. I'll be back on Thursday with a lot
more!
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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or consequential loss arising out of any use of or inaccuracies in
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