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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #070503 - Thursday,
May 10, 2007
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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY set for
Friday, July 6th at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCH07070517th1.shtml
If it's anything to do with cabaret, you'll probably
read it here first!
This is the MIDWEEK Issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE which includes
news, breaking stories and notes, cabaret tips, announcements of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE reviews, plus listings of shows offering discounts
to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. The MONDAY Issue of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE includes cabaret news from around the world, and also
includes information on all the banner ads running on the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website.
SPECIAL TO AOL READERS: Some of you may be receiving
these issues up to 24 hours late - AOL has been "bouncing back"
a lot of copies lately, and I have to wait several hours before
they will let me send any e-mails to AOL accounts. Sorry.
HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS FOUND IN THIS ISSUE
Here are headlines of stories and news items to be found in this issue
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Nearly all refer to more detailed items
found on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website.
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX GUEST TONIGHT JULIA MURNEY
JUDY SINGS JUDY IN JUNE
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB 1020 WITH FINAL NIGHT AS VENUE CLOSES
SINATRA REVISITED WITH PERRY WOOD
CABARET FESTIVAL CONTINUES IN DOWNTOWN ORLANDO THROUGH MAY 13th
UNCLE CHARLIE'S PIANO BAR OPENS OFFICIALLY MAY 16th
ANNIE HUGHES ONE NIGHT ONLY MAY 31st
AFTER PARTY FRIDAY AT THE BEECHMAN WITH THREE HUNKS AS GUESTS!
LINDA KOSUT'S TRIBUTE TO OSCAR BROWN JR. COMES TO THE TRIAD
DEVIN RICHARDS WITH HIS OWN VOICE JUNE 4th
POOLE PARTY PRESENTS TOP FUNNY MOMS FOR MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND
ADRIANNE TOLSCH'S SHOW EXTENDED AGAIN AT ROSE'S TURN
SUZANNE PETRI CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF "DAS GRAND TOUR"
LATE NIGHT POOLE PARTY PRESENTS MAC AWARD WINNERS AND MORE
A SPECIAL BENEFIT PERFORMANCE BY RICHARD SKIPPER
THE IRIDIUM JAZZ MOTHERS' DAY BRUNCH SUNDAY WITH SWINGING MOMS
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN TO CELEBRATE BOBBY SHORT
PEISHA McPHEE WITH THE STORY GOES ON AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
"AT THE RITZ!" TO BE BROADCAST SUNDAY ON STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS SPRING MONTHLY SERIES SHOW MAY 31st
THE LIGHTS GO OFF ON WHEN LIGHTS GO ON AGAIN MAY 27th
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY PRE-EMPTED - RETURNS NEXT WEEK
RENDEZVOUS AT FEINSTEIN'S TWO MONDAYS IN JUNE
MARGOH! CHANNING IN WHAT MAKES A LEGEND DRINK MOST?
THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY COMEDY HOUR SUNDAY - MOM'S INVITED
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, MAY 15th
NEXT BOSTON AREA BACA/CCAE OPEN MIC EVENT MAY 18th
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM/ABOUT CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
PELLEGRENE AND LANGEDER ADDED TO PERFORMER LIST FOR BIRTHDAY SHOW
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 two weeks ago,
but already over 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.
We just added two new performers to the show. Piano-bar
specialist David Pellegrene, who can be found 6 nights a week in
two piano bar venues, will be at the piano before the start of the
show, starting around 6:00 pm, to add a note of festivity to the
evening as attendees are being seated. Come early and schmooze a
bit. We already had booked 2007 MAC AWARD Female Debut winner Esther
Beckman, so we thought it only fitting to add 2007 MAC AWARD Male
Debut winner Rob Langeder to the show list. Other performers scheduled
to appear are Lennie Watts, Alice Frazier, Jay Rogers, Francesca
Amari, Bruce Clough, Michael Brill, and Sue Matsuki (who is helping
us with the program planning). 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 OVER 1/2 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/
)
SIDEBAR AD SALE IN MAY & JUNE - 1 WEEK FREE WITH 3 PAID
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 just $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
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
HERE & THERE
Well its another full issue and I have tried to cover all cabaret
events that I have received press releases about through the end of
May and into the first week in June. If you sent in a release for
an event during May and it has not appeared as yet, please resend
- but please make sure it is cabaret related and the information is
detailed and complete. I have had to "toss out" several so-called
releases this week because they amounted to nothing more than listings
- no descriptive information at all.
Another reminder 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 - and
there are several special Mother's Day Sunday Brunch shows around
town that will be a perfect way to take Mom out to eat and to a cabaret
show at the same time!
Since last Thursday's issue I have been out every night to one or
more cabaret shows! In fact my next cabaret-free date (according to
my schedule so far) is not until Sunday the 13th. But what a wonderful
bunch of shows I have been to!
I was back at Kristine Zbornik's fantastic, funny,
MAC & BISTRO Award winning show on Monday night - unexpectedly.
I was to meet Daniel at the BEST BUY store at the corner of 23rd
Street and Sixth Avenue, and we got our signals crossed and didn't
get there until just as the store was closing at 9:30 pm. (We thought
they were open until 10:00 pm.) That happened to be right about
the time that Kristine's show was happening around the corner at
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 -
http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
), so rather than waste the entire evening, we went back (third
time for me, first time for Daniel) for another night of wildness
probing "the inside of Kristine's brain." If you have not seen this
one, get thee hence to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM - only two more performances
left, on the 14th & 21st at 7:00 pm.
Last night Daniel and I saw two fantastic shows featuring
favorites we both love. At 7:00 pm we were at HELEN'S RESTAURANT,
CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 -
http://www.helensnyc.com/
) - OK, I was there at 7:00 pm and Daniel arrived at 7:30 for a
very good reason - for Alice Frazier's new show, "Broadway Without
Boundaries." I tell you this, Alice can sing just about anything
- from operatic style to ballads to belt. Her incredible vocals
were delightful - and the show was so much fun! Cabaret must entertain,
and this gal knows exactly how to entertain. She will be back at
HELEN'S on Thursday, May 17th at 7:00 pm - be sure to catch this
show!
The reason for Daniel's delay was that on Monday night,
as we were standing outside BEST BUY, Daniel noticed a cell phone
on the sidewalk at his feet. Now Daniel has lost more cell phones
over the years than anyone I know, and he knew exactly what the
owner must have been feeling. So he was able to contact the owner,
and he waited outside of HELEN'S where she met him to retrieve the
phone - she was the one who was late.
Then, after Alice's show, we did make it over to BEST
BUY well before 9:30 pm to purchase a needed cable and set of earphones
and then once again went around the corner to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM,
this time to see another favorite of ours, Barb Jungr. Ms. Jungr
goes to the heart of every lyric - and so doing touched every heart
in the room. Her song set was varied and eclectic. Her interpretations
unique and inspiring. You have not experienced true cabaret until
you see it done by Barb Jungr. She is at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM just
one more performance - at 10:30 pm. The 8:00 pm show is Eric Michael
Gillett, so if you want an amazing, exciting and memorable night
of cabaret, catch the two shows! I will be at Eric's show - and
might stay around for a second helping of Barb's show.
It's the coffee! Tuesday I found it impossible to get any writing
done at all! It was like "treading water." Call it lethargic - I actually
thought I might be coming down with the flu or something. But yesterday
I was all perky and got so much work done I was congratulating myself.
Then I realized the difference. I ran out of coffee on Sunday, and
tried on Monday to get another pound or two of coffee beans (I have
one of those coffee makers that grinds the beans fresh before it brews
a pot). No luck - all I could find was bags of already ground coffee
(I gave up on STARBUCKS - they have the whole bean coffee there but
their prices are about 30% over everyone else). But Tuesday night
I was able to snag a bag at the DUNKIN DONUTS in Queens, of all places.
And Wednesday I was back at the computer, typing away. I drink at
least 5 cups a day - I read somewhere that you should keep a balance
in your life between coffee and alcohol, so I do my best to keep things
even.
That's it for today - even with my 5-cup quota this morning I have
run out of steam, so am sending this off sort of incomplete. More
on Monday.
NOW FOR NEWS ABOUT CABARET
In an effort to cut down on "repeated" events, except for announcements
of programs offered by cabaret membership organizations, and shows
where guests change weekly, cabaret news items will usually appear
just once in the newsletter. The CABARET NEWS pages on the website
are updated regularly, and cover all areas of the world.
SPECIAL LATE BREAKING NEWS
I am sure you will find information in this issue you haven't read
anywhere else - at least until today! Please note that in most instances
more detailed information and photo are on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website. Just click on the links provided.
JUDY SINGS JUDY IN JUNE
San Francisco sensation Judy Butterfield comes to THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Sunday & Monday, June 17th & 18th at 7:00 pm and Thursday & Friday
June 21st & 22nd at 10:30 pm performing her acclaimed show "Judy Sings
Judy: Songs of a Young Garland." SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070622Judy.shtml
SINATRA REVISITED WITH PERRY WOOD
After opening the Season on Labor Day Weekend last with a cabaret
for the Desert Aids Project at DALE'S LOST HIGHWAY (125 East Tahquitz
Canyon, Palm Springs, CA - 760-327-2005), Perry Wood now closes the
Season with a show called "Sinatra Revisited" at REGENCY ROOM OF LYONS
ENGLISH GRILLE (233 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA - 760-327-1551)
on Memorial Day Weekend, Sunday May 27th at 8:00 pm. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsLA070527Wood.shtml
UNCLE CHARLIE'S PIANO BAR OPENS OFFICIALLY MAY 16th
It has been in "previews" for several weeks, but on Wednesday, May
16th, UNCLE CHARLIE'S (139 East 45th Street 2nd Floor, NYC - 212-661-9097
- http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
) officially opens with a "Grand Opening Party" starting at 6:00 pm
until "last call." The new club, which features David Pellegrene at
the piano Thursdays through Saturdays, is just steps from Grand Central
Station. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070516Charlie.shtml
ANNIE HUGHES ONE NIGHT ONLY MAY 31st
Currently living (and performing) in Wisconsin, Annie Hughes returns
to NYC and HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth
Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) for one night only, Thursday, May 31st at 9:30 pm with her acclaimed
show "Back...and Forth." Musical director is Daryl Kojak. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070531Hughes.shtml
LINDA KOSUT'S TRIBUTE TO OSCAR BROWN JR. COMES TO THE TRIAD
San Francisco-based Linda Kosut comes to NYC with here highly acclaimed
tribute show to jazz legend Oscar Brown Jr. on Fridays, June 1st at
7:00 pm & June 8th at 9:30 pm at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street,
NYC - 212-362-2511 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
). She is joined by the Max Perkoff Band, Max Perkoff (music director,
piano, trombone), Thomas Hubbard (bass) and Warren Odz (percussion).
Making a special appearance at the shows will be Mr. Norman Curtis,
an early music collaborator of Mr. Brown. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070608Kosut.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.
DEVIN RICHARDS WITH HIS OWN VOICE JUNE 4th
Lampkin Music Group is proud to present Broadway Mainstay, Devin Richards
in his nightclub debut "My Own Voice - an Evening with Devin Richards,"
on Monday, June 4th at 9:30 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd
Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Devin will be accompanied by musical director Dan Furman with Ritt
Henn on bass, Doug Hinrichs on percussion and John De Pinto on synth.
The show is directed by Alton Fitzgerald White. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070604Richards.shtml
ADRIANNE TOLSCH'S SHOW EXTENDED AGAIN AT ROSE'S TURN
Award-winning comic Adrianne Tolsch is back at UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S
TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438 - http://www.rosesturn.com/
) by popular demand with her acclaimed show "None of Your Damn Business!"
a hilarious look at aging. Performances will be on Fridays at 7:00
pm on April 18th & 25th. The show is directed by NYC Nightlife Award
winner Collette Black with special musical material John McMahon and
Jay Jeffries. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070525Tolsch.shtml
SUZANNE PETRI CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF "DAS GRAND TOUR"
2006 Outstanding Cabaret Artist, After Dark Award Winner Suzanne Petri
follows her Live CD "A Marvelous Party!" with her debut studio CD
"Das Grand Tour." The official release party is Friday, May 25th at
DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830
- http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
). This CD is the culmination of several years of work with her musical
director Bob Moreen and engineer Bud Johnson of Red Brick Recording
plus many talented musicians and artists who helped make this project
become a reality. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW070525Petri.shtml
A SPECIAL BENEFIT PERFORMANCE BY RICHARD SKIPPER
On Tuesday, June 5th at 7:00 pm at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO
LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) there will be a very special benefit performance of CAROL CHANNING
IN CONCERT STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER! Richard Skipper returns for one
night only in his critically acclaimed and audience pleasing tribute
to the Broadway legend, Carol Channing. This benefit performance will
feature the Paul Stephan Group. Proceeds of the event will go for
the Dr. Carol Channing/Harry Kullijian Foundation For The Arts, with
special guests Carol Channing And Harry Kullijian in attendance. SEE
FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070605Channing.shtml
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN TO CELEBRATE BOBBY SHORT
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095
- http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) will continue its spring 2007 season with return of the club's founder
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN from Tuesday June 5th through Saturday June 16th.
His new show "Celebrating Bobby Short" will pay tribute to the musical
legacy of the nightlife icon. Throughout the two week engagement Mr.
Feinstein will welcome special guests including Mr. Short's friends
from the worlds of theater, pop and jazz. The all-star band will be
led by musical director John Oddo. 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/NewsNYC070616Feinstein.shtml
CABARET HOTLINE MESSAGE BOARD IS FREE FOR ALL
You can state your opinion, promote your show or CD (or someone else's
show or CD), announce your show cancellation or postponement, or post
any other cabaret-related message on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Message
Board - just click on the button marked MESSAGE BOARD at the top of
every page on the website. It is a FREE service to promote the art
and artists of cabaret. You need not be a member of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE (but it would be nice) and you don't need a password. Just
read the rules and be sure to use your real name on your posting.
Unfortunately, since there is no membership or password required,
the board has been the subject of a lot of spam postings - up to 50
or more a day - so it is currently being moderated 24 hours a day,
so it may take a while for your post to appear, especially if you
post your message between 4:00 pm and 1:00 am when I am usually away
from my computer.
This is a FREE service to promote the art and artists
of cabaret. You need not be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (but
it would be nice).
PEISHA McPHEE WITH THE STORY GOES ON AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
LA-based vocalist Peisha McPhee brings her new show "The Story Goes
On" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) Thursday, May 31st at 10:30 pm and Friday & Saturday, June 1st &
2nd at 8:00 pm. Peisha will be accompanied by long time musical director
Mel Dangcil. She is also excited to introduce her young 18 year old
student, Brandon Merritt. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070602McPhee.shtml
JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS SPRING MONTHLY SERIES SHOW MAY 31st
Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy brings continues her spring
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 show in the series is scheduled for Thursday, June
28th. Barry Kleinbort is the director of Jamie deRoy & friends and
Paul Greenwood will serve as musical director. The May 31st evening
will feature Eric Comstock, Barbara Fasano, Baby Jane Dexter, Michael
Garin, Daniel Rodriguez and Michael Somerville. The colorful cabaret
series, which has been thrilling New York City audiences for the past
16 years and serves as the basis for deRoy's award-winning cable television
show, spotlights a wide variety of well-known entertainers and newcomers
lighting up the cabaret, theater, and comedy worlds. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070531DeRoy.shtml
THE LIGHTS GO OFF ON WHEN LIGHTS GO ON AGAIN MAY 27th
After a seven-month run at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC -
212-362-2511 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
), the hit show "When The Lights Go On Again" featuring songs of World
War II will be closing on Sunday, May 27th. The show is currently
presented on Friday nights at 7:00 pm and Saturdays & Sundays at 3:00
pm. Now "The Moonlighters" (Bill Daugherty, Paul Kropfl, Christina
Morrell & Connie Pachl) are taking the show on the road. They are
currently being booked through 2009 in theaters and performing arts
centers up and down the East Coast! In addition, "When The Lights
Go On Again" an Original Cast Recording Is now available online through
Footlight Records and CDBaby.com.
RENDEZVOUS AT FEINSTEIN'S TWO MONDAYS IN JUNE
Having entertained highly enthusiastic audiences in and around New
York City, the dazzling musical revue "RENDEZVOUS" will be presented
at FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095
- http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) on Mondays June 11th & 18th, both performances at 8:30 pm. "RENDEZVOUS"
features the best from French pop icons Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel,
and Charles Aznavour, together with Parisian-themed selections from
musical "friends" such as Cole Porter, Steven Sondheim, and Michel
Legrand. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070618Rend.shtml
MARGOH! CHANNING IN WHAT MAKES A LEGEND DRINK MOST?
Award winning and legendary extra MargOH! Channing returns in "What
Makes a Legend Drink Most?" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN
THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Thursdays, June 7th, 14th and 21st at 7:00 pm. Ms. Channing is
also welcoming back her Gay Fiance Jeff Catlow for a surprise medley
that will astound you. The ever sexy and smoky Jarad Astin also returns
with his brilliant musical direction. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070621Margoh.shtml
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SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The following shows are currently offering members special prices
and discounts. If your show is offering a discount to CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE members and is not listed here, please let me know at once,
so that you can be included on the DISCOUNTS page on the website and
listed weekly in the newsletter.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
)
Ron Poole's MAC and BISTRO Award-winning "POOLE PARTY" stand-up and
musical comedy show continues most Saturday nights at 8:30 pm and
sometimes there is even a second show at 11:00 pm. Sidney Myer drops
by most shows to provide a lot of laughs as well. The long-running
variety show features performers from Stand-Up as well as Cabaret
and Musical Comedy. Cover is $15 with a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
)
Thursday May 17th, marks 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. The show will feature music by Leonard
Bernstein, Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim, Frank Loesser and more.
$15 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070517Frazier.shtml
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
)
Karen Mack & Michael Holland continue after their triumphant sold-out
shows in 2006 and January 2007 at NYC's hottest cabaret venue for
additional appearances on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm through May 30th.
They continue with Blend-O-Matic! (The name has been changed to protect
the innocent) The All-Request Show, where Mack & Holland hurtle through
as many tunes as the audience can pick as fast as they can whether
they know them or not. For these shows there is a $20 cover, 2-beverage
minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070131Gashole.shtml
Award-winning vocalist Stevie Holland will be returning on Tuesdays,
May 22nd and 29th. She will be accompanied by Kris Davis on piano,
Chris Van Voorst Van Beest on bass and Jeff Davis on drums. With arrangements
by award winning composer Gary William Friedman, the program will
consist of classics, standards and original songs, many from her recent
CD release More Than Words Can Say. There is a $25 Cover Charge plus
a 2 Drink Minimum $20 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070529Holland.shtml
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 town 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. There is a $20 Cover plus
a 2 Drink Minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070606Wendy.shtml
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC -
212-362-2511 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
)
San Francisco-based Linda Kosut comes to NYC with here highly acclaimed
tribute show to jazz legend Oscar Brown Jr. on Fridays, June 1st at
7:00 pm & June 8th at 9:30 pm. She is joined by the Max Perkoff Band,
Max Perkoff (music director, piano, trombone), Thomas Hubbard (bass)
and Warren Odz (percussion). Making a special appearance at the shows
will be Mr. Norman Curtis, an early music collaborator of Mr. Brown.
"Long As You're Living - the music, life and legacy of Oscar Brown
Jr." played to critical acclaim last November to a sell-out crowd
at JAZZ AT PEARL'S in San Francisco, as well as at MICHAEL'S OCTAVIA
LOUNGE. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070608Kosut.shtml
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street,
NYC - 1-212-366-5438 - http://www.rosesturn.com/
)
Award-winning comic Adrianne Tolsch is back by popular demand with
her acclaimed show "None of Your Damn Business!" a hilarious look
at aging. Performances will be on Fridays May 18th & 25th at 7:00
pm. The show is directed by NYC Nightlife Award winner Collette Black
with special musical material John McMahon and Jay Jeffries. Adrianne
who has been performing stand-up comedy for decades, shares her wacky
take on life with her unique "boomer humor" that has been delighting
audiences for over a year. From the first wrinkle and grey hair to
botox and bleaching, Adrianne covers every topic imaginable in an
evening of non-stop laughter. Never has getting older been so hysterical!.
There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070430Tolsch.shtml
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER
(407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
)
David Gurland, the multi award winning and out gay vocalist, will
present his most ambitious performance series to date: The DGUR Concerts,
on the third Sunday at 7:00 pm of each month. Each show will have
a different musical director with different musicians, and guest stars.
Each Sunday will be an all new show focusing on different music -
from show tunes to country music, an acoustic version of Neurotica
(David's ALL MADONNA tribute show) , and even a "Gurland does Garland"
evening is planned. Upcoming show dates are May 20th, and June 17th.
There is a $16 cover and a $15 food/drink minimum. $11 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070128Gurland.shtml
The Storefront is pleased to announce a return engagement of "My Friend,
The Cat," Phil Geoffrey Bond's tale of the blessings we receive from
the four-legged friends who grace our lives. Two special performances
will take place on Fridays, May 11th and 25th at 8:00 pm. A hybrid
between cabaret and traditional theatre, the piece includes music
by composers as diverse as Laura Nyro, Charlie Chaplin, John Bucchino
and even Andrew Lloyd Webber featuring celebrated vocalists Lisa Asher,
Brandon Cutrell, Julie Reyburn and Alysha Umphress. There is an $18
cover charge and a $15 food/beverage minimum. $15 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070525Bond.shtml
EVENTS OFFERING DISCOUNTS OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue,
Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
)
2006 Outstanding Cabaret Artist, After Dark Award Winner Suzanne Petri
follows her Live CD "A Marvelous Party!" with her debut studio CD
"Das Grand Tour." The official release party is Friday, May 25th.
This CD is the culmination of several years of work with her musical
director Bob Moreen and engineer Bud Johnson of Red Brick Recording
plus many talented musicians and artists who helped make this project
become a reality. There is a $15 Cover Charge plus a 2-drink minimum.
$7.50 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and Chicago Cabaret
Professionals. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW070525Petri.shtml
RESTAURANT IN DALLAS GIVES HOTLINE DISCOUNT
HECTOR'S ON HENDERSON (2829 North Henderson, Dallas, TX - 214-821-0432
- http://www.hectorsonhenderson.com/
), a restaurant featuring American cuisine with a Texas Twist, has
live cabaret or jazz music every night. Singers are always welcome
to take the mic! Check out the full music schedule, menu, and reviews
on the website. For reservations, visit the website or call. This
restaurant was chosen the #1 Best New Restaurant in North Texas (D
Magazine, Feb. 2006). Hector's is offering a 10% discount to members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
REMINDER REGARDING CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE DISCOUNTS
To be eligible for a listing on the MEMBER DEALS page you must send
in your flier, press release and/or other promotional materials clearly
showing the discount offer. That information will be used as the basis
for the MEMBER DEALS page notice, as well as for the newsletter listing.
Please be sure to check with the venue where you are performing to
be sure that these discounts will be honored.
Any member who is denied a properly listed CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE discount should notify me at once. I cannot guarantee
that the discount will be honored, but I can take steps to contact
the parties involved and publish the facts in the newsletter and
remove the listing from the MEMBER DEALS page.
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
These news items cover events of a continuing nature (weekly/monthly)
featuring guest artists or of events of major interest like cabaret
festivals and benefits. The items appear each issue when appropriate,
and are placed in chronological order.
TONIGHT - THURSDAY MAY 10th
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX GUEST TONIGHT JULIA MURNEY
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th
Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) is usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. Tonight, May 10th,
Seth has as his guest Julia Murney, currently appearing on Broadway
in WICKED. Seth's weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be
stars and folks behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for
just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from
the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
)! For details, see: http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox/
.
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB 1020 WITH FINAL NIGHT 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 Thursday, May 10th, the
FAREWELL SHOW: "Broadway Melody" with Julie Barry, Bill Hemmer, Kerry
Royce, Laura Wolfe, Jeanine Robinson ,Nadia Ahern, Karen Christie
and Mikal Sandoval. 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/
.
CABARET FESTIVAL CONTINUES IN DOWNTOWN ORLANDO THROUGH MAY 13th
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 Thursday, 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
FRIDAY - MAY 11th
AFTER PARTY FRIDAY AT THE BEECHMAN WITH THREE HUNKS AS GUESTS!
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) presents THE AFTER PARTY, an informal social gathering for the theatrically
inclined. Every Friday from 10:30 pm till 2:00 am, join hosts Brandon
Cutrell and Alysha Umphress, as well as Ray Fellman at the piano,
for this weekly party in the heart of Manhattan's theatre district.
The mic is always open. Award-winning vocalist Lisa Asher serves as
singing bartemtress. A favorite of the Manhattan cabaret scene, Lisa's
pour is as ferocious as her belt. Special guests this week Friday,
May 11th are Austin Miller from NBC's "GREASE: You're The One That
I Want"; Frankie James Grande from MAMMA MIA (and also recently crowned
MR. BROADWAY at New World Stages) and Todd Almond, singer/songwriter.
There is no cover charge and no minimum.
SATURDAY - MAY 12th
POOLE PARTY PRESENTS TOP FUNNY MOMS FOR MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND
The Award-Winning Stand-Up & Musical Comedy show POOLE PARTY, hosted
by Ron Poole, will present some of NYC's FUNNIEST MOMS at DON'T TELL
MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) this Saturday night, May 12th at 8:30 pm to prepare everyone for
MOTHER'S DAY on the 13th. Ron has invited to perform: Pat Candaras
from Nick at Nite's America's Funniest Mom 3; Catherine Banat from
Carolines On Broadway; Eileen Kelly from Rascals Comedy Club's Girl's
Gone Funny; Carey Reilly from All My Children & Reese's Commercials;
Susan McDonald from Stand-Up New York; Kathy Smith from The New York
Improv; Emmy Rivera from The Duplex's Suddenly, Stand-Up; Plus "Poole
Party!" Regulars: Darlene Violette from NBC's Law & Order and FX's
Rescue Me; Mitchell Olson from CBS' Survivor 2: The Australian Outback;
and Cathie Boruch from The Broadway Comedy Club. $15 cover, 2 drink
minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
LATE NIGHT POOLE PARTY PRESENTS MAC AWARD WINNERS AND MORE
The Award-Winning Stand-Up & Musical Comedy show POOLE PARTY, late
night edition, hosted by Ron Poole, will present some of NYC's AWARD
WINNING COMICS at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) this Saturday night, May 12th at 11:00 pm. Ron has invited to perform
Erin Foley, 2007 MAC Nominee from Comedy Central & LOGO-TV's OutLaugh
Festival; Michael Brill, 2007 MAC Award Winner for Outstanding Male
Stand-Up Comic In New York City and Host of NYC's Gay & Lesbian Comedy
Fest; Wendy Ho, Musical Comedienne from her new monthly Carolines
Show; Sidney Myer, Multiple MAC & Bistro Award Winning Musical Comedian;
Jeni Aron from Carolines On Broadway & Stand-Up New York; Mitchell
Olson from CBS' Survivor 2: The Australian Outback; and 2007 MAC Award
Nominated Stand-Up comics Anne Neczypor, David Hodorowski & Darlene
Violette! $15 cover, 2 drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
SUNDAY - MAY 13th
THE IRIDIUM JAZZ MOTHERS' DAY BRUNCH SUNDAY WITH SWINGING MOMS
Barry Levitt's Vocal Jazz Workshop & Brunch takes place each Sunday
at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
) from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, featuring the "Brunch House Band" which
includes Barry Levitt (piano/musical director), Dave Schnitter (sax),
Cameron Brown (bass) and Anthony Pinciotti (drums). Featured guest
this week, Sunday May 13th "Swinging Moms" Carrie Jackson & Esther
Beckman, who will be performing sets starting around 1:00 pm. Guest
vocalists are invited to sit in. $21.95 price includes show, brunch
buffet & complimentary cocktail.
"AT THE RITZ!" TO BE BROADCAST SUNDAY ON STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
Regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can
be heard on WVOF 88.5FM from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Producers and hosts
Jeffrey C. Williams and Lynn DiMenna now announce a new, convenient
way to hear their weekly show. Simply go to http://www.attheritz.org/
and in one click you can enjoy AT THE RITZ! streaming 24/7 anytime!
Sunday shows are rebroadcast throughout the week along with some internet
only music. AT THE RITZ! features cabaret, jazz, Broadway and similar
sophisticated music along with celebrity interviews and commentary.
For more information email attheritz@msn.com.
RELATED STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070131Ritz.shtml
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY PRE-EMPTED - RETURNS NEXT WEEK
On Sunday, May 13th, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over
WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram,
usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm with host David Kenney is pre-empted
for THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO SPRING FUNDRAISER, and will return on
May 20th. Each week EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN show features the
usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary
cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. For more
information contact: oldisnew@earthlink.net.
You are also invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future
shows. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/
.
THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY COMEDY HOUR SUNDAY - MOM'S INVITED
Adam Sank Hosts THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY COMEDY HOUR! on Sundays
at THERAPY (348 West 52 Street, NYC - 212-397-1700 - http://www.therapy-nyc.com/
) at 10:00 pm. This Sunday, May 13th Adam's headliner will be Vanessa
Hollingshead, who has starred in her own "Comedy Central Presents"
special and appeared on "Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn" and at comedy
clubs across the country. Also appearing are Josh Spear ("Late Night
with Conan O'Brien," "The Chris Rock Show") and Shannon Sutherland
("The Daily Show with John Stewart," Sirius Satellite Radio). No cover
charge, $5 cosmos all night.
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT ON THE WEBSITE
If you are planning on running a banner for your show or CD, be sure
to get your order in. Banners are available in three sizes and are
priced accordingly. I limit the number of banner ads to 25 per week
and home-page side-bar ads to 5 per week. Please let me know if you
wish to reserve space and for which weeks (banners run from Sunday
through Saturday). Just go to the website and click on the button
BANNER INFO for prices and details. Performers running banners get
a special listing for their show or other cabaret-related item in
every MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching over 2,700
subscribers.
FUTURE EVENTS
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, MAY 15th
The cable TV show "Jamie deRoy & friends" heard locally here in NYC
on Time Warner Channel 67 and RCN Channel 109 will next be seen on
Tuesday, 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 BOSTON AREA BACA/CCAE OPEN MIC EVENT MAY 18th
The next Boston Cabaret Open mic, sponsored by BACA (Boston Association
of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
) and CAMBRIDGE CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION (http://www.ccae.org/ )
will be held on Friday, May 18th at 8:00 pm at the CAMBRIDGE CENTER
FOR ADULT EDUCATION (56 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-547-6789
- Ext. 1 - http://www.ccae.org/
). BACA President Jim Keating will be the host with Joe Della Penna
at the piano. Please bring sheet music in your key, and because these
events attract a lot of people who want to sing ballads and torch
songs, try to pick something upbeat and/or funny. Performers are welcome
to come early and help set up - it's a great way to meet other music-lovers.
Sign-up starts at 7:00 pm. $10 ($8 BACA members).
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, May 21st 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 for the evening will be Doug Bowles.
Admission is $10 suggested donation for pianist. (Next open mic on
Monday, May 21st.)
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. As part of the event there will be a
special performance from the cast of "When The Lights Go Out" currently
playing at THE TRIAD. 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 FOR JUNE 8th THROUGH 23rd
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/
.
- NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING SATURDAY, JUNE 9th
- 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. For the final show before summer break, on
Saturday June 9th, The Lyrics of E. Y. "Yip" Harburg. Jerry Laird
will be producing and Ernie Harburg (Yip's son) will be the special
guest. 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.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SEVENTEENTH BIRTHDAY PARTY JULY 6th
Its official - 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. 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 AND ON THE WEBSITE
Information about other shows around the country and around the world
can be found on the CABARET NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website. How do you get an item posted in the CABARET NEWS section
of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website? Just e-mail me a press release
of at least four paragraphs, giving the complete information on your
show, CD release or other cabaret related event. Include photos in
jpg or gif format if available. Please send me complete information
- and do not merely e-mail me a copy of your flier or a reference
to a website.
By the way, I usually trim quotes from reviews from
the press releases I receive before using the item on my website
or in the newsletter, so don't count them when putting together
the four or more paragraphs. And, please, please don't send in your
press release with all those annoying html links (with embedded
photos, distracting backgrounds, etc.), or simply a .jpg of your
post card or as one of those "e-vite" things that require me to
"click to open" and lead to a web page somewhere. Just send in your
press release or listings request in simple .txt format (the format
I write these issues in and use for the website).
IT'S TIME TO GO
Near the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise?
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Now it is time for a nap - once again I started this newsletter at
6:30 am - nearly six hours ago, and have been working on it pretty
much non-stop (pausing occasionally to answer an e-mail - or pour
another cup of coffee). More on Monday. Happy Mother's Day to all
moms out there!
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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