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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #070601 - Monday, June
4, 2007
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TODAY'S FEATURE STORY
CHICAGO CABARET PROFESSIONALS SALUTE MUSICAL THEATER IN JUNE
CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
), in association with DCA Theaters, will present two musical theater
tributes this June at THE STOREFRONT THEATER (66 East Randolph Street,
Chicago, IL - 312-742-8497 - http://www.dcatheater.org/
). The songs of Jerry Herman, composer and lyricist of some of Broadway's
most memorable shows, will be celebrated in the musical revue, I Am
What I Am from Thursday through Sunday, June 8th through 10th, and
the Tony Award-winning collaboration of composer, John Kander, and
lyricist, Fred Ebb, will be saluted in City Lights from Thursday through
Sunday, June 15th through 17th. Performances are Fridays at 7:30 pm,
Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm.
In "I Am What I Am," Musical Director Bob Moreen,
along with Laura Freeman, Carol Holmes, Bradford Newquist, Daryl
Nitz, Suzanne Petri, Kat' Taylor and Bradford Thacker will take
the stage performing some of Herman's legendary songs from La Cage
Aux Folles, Mame, Hello Dolly, Mack and Mabel and Dear World. "I
Am What I Am" was originally conceived by Bob Moreen and Kari Howard.
In "City Lights," Musical Director Beckie Menzie,
along with KT McCammond, Tom Michael, Daryl Nitz, Suzanne Petri,
Kat' Taylor, Bradford Thacker, Denise Tomasello and Robert Whorton
will celebrate the music of the legendary Broadway team, Kander
and Ebb with songs from Cabaret, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Chicago,
The Rink and more.
CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization of performers, producers,
writers, directors, venues, composers, lyricists, founded in 1998
and dedicated to the Art of Cabaret. Its mission is to help its
members learn and grow as artists and promote the art of cabaret
to its members, audiences and community.
The Storefront Theater and the Studio Theater, its
companion theater located in the Chicago Cultural Center at 77 East
Randolph Street, comprise the DCA Theaters, an anchor of the downtown
theater district. The DCA Theaters offer downtown audiences the
best opportunity for one to experience Chicago's vibrant off-Loop
theater scene with an innovative and exciting look at the many diverse
theater companies that call Chicago home.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
ONLY FOUR SEATS LEFT FOR 17TH BIRTHDAY SHOW!
If you have not yet ordered your 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 around the 1st of May, but already
96 of the 100 available seats have been sold! If you want to join
us at the party, you better act quickly.
Tickets are $35, but if you rejoin as a 2007-2008
Member the ticket price drops to $25. But wait! 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).
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
- I don't want you to send in a payment 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.
THERE WILL BE NO WAITING LIST SEATS AVAILABLE AT THE
CLUB THE DAY OF THE SHOW - those without tickets should not come
to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM on the 6th to see if there were any "no
shows" - we will not be able to sell any tickets that day even if
there are seats available.
I have booked some really great performers for this
year's show - some newcomers along with some of the top names in
cabaret. Scheduled to appear are multi-award winning Lennie Watts,
the delightful Alice Frazier from Erie PA, 2007 MAC & BISTRO Award
winner Jay Rogers, Francesca Amari from Michigan, Bruce Clough -
popular in theater & cabaret in Philadelphia, 2007 MAC STANDUP COMEDY
Award winner Michael Brill, 2007 MAC AWARD FEMALE & MALE DEBUT winners
Esther Beckman & Rob Langeder, the legendary Karen Saunders, acclaimed
vocalist Karen Oberlin, international stage/TV/cabaret singer/dance
Ruben Flores and one of NYCs favorites, Sue Matsuki (who is helping
us with the program planning). Steven Ray Watkins will serve as
musical director. Piano-bar entertainer David Pellegrene 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.
An important part of the show will be the presentation
of the 2007 JEFF MATSON AWARDS, created to honor the memory of songwriter/writer/director/producer/graphic
designer Jeff Matson. In 2005 the first award was presented to D.C.
Anderson, and last year's recipients were Trudi Mann and Hector
Coris (who will both be attending the show). This year we will honor
two more very worthy recipients. Each has been an inspiration, a
resource and a good friend to cabaret performers: 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 present
our first DOTTIE BURMAN award, to be given to singer/actor/teacher/songwriter
Maria Gentile, who will perform one of her songs.
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. METROPOLITAN ROOM manager Lennie
Watts and owners Chris & Steve Mazzilli have been totally helpful
in making sure that it will truly be a festive and memorable occasion.
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 - 6 1/2 PAGES ALREADY SOLD!). For more information and
to reserve your ad slot, go to 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/
)
HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
CHICAGO CABARET PROFESSIONALS SALUTE MUSICAL THEATER IN JUNE
ONLY FOUR SEATS LEFT FOR 17TH BIRTHDAY SHOW!
CYNTHIA CRANE RETURNS TO HELEN'S ONE LAST TIME
"BREAST IN SHOW" A BENEFIT THIS WEEK WITH ANDERSEN & NADLER
MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITER'S SHOWCASE THIS WEDNESDAY JUNE 6TH
LINDA KOSUT WITH TRIBUTE TO OSCAR BROWN, JR. FRIDAY AT TRIAD
BROADWAY'S DEVIN RICHARDS WITH HIS OWN VOICE TONIGHT JUNE 4th
A MUSICAL CELEBRATION - THE SONGS OF BOB LEVY AT THE BEECHMAN
JANINE CAN'T TAKE HER EYES OFF OF YOU THIS WEEK
BRANDON CUTRELL CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF HIS DEBUT CD
BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND SETS JULY & AUGUST CONCERTS
ALICE FRAZIER TO REPRISE BROADWAY WITHOUT BOUNDARIES SHOW
MARIANNE CHALLIS PARTYS ON AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
TUESDAY EVENINGS WITH DR. FAITH AT PURNIMA DILLON'S
COOK SINGS COLEMAN AT MAMA'S IN JUNE
SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT PRESENTS "POETRY & JAZZ NIGHT"
DANIELE PASCAL CD LAUNCH IN DURBANVILLE
TORONTO'S EVANS AND NYS CONKLIN IN MID-JUNE DUAL ENGAGEMENT
BARBARA ROSENE AT THE MANOR IN JUNE
DIVAPALOOZA 7 CABARET BENEFIT SHOW JUNE 15TH AT THE BEECHMAN
LUBA MASON LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO
LINDA CIOFALO AT MANNAHATTA LOUNGE
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE RETURNS TONIGHT AT STOCKTON INN
CABARET CONCERT SERIES IN MILWAUKEE STARTS JUNE 5th
WEDNESDAY MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY WITH JOAN STILES & STEVE WILSON
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW WITH CAST OF "LIGHTS" SHOW
ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL SET TO START JUNE 8th
- NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING SATURDAY, JUNE 9th
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY JULY 6th
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM/ABOUT CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
SIDEBAR AD SALE EXTENDED TO JULY 14th - 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 $25 per week for the first three weeks, and the
4th week is free (no discounts on Side-Bar ads). There are a few rules,
and there is a limit as well. Only 5 home-page side-bar ads can run
each week 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. Side-bar deal only through Saturday,
July 14th, 2007. To read details, specs and see sample side-bar ads,
go to http://svhamstra.com/BannerAdSale2007.shtml
HERE & THERE
"Rainy days and Mondays always get me down," as the song says. But
what happens when it rains and it is a Monday? And what happens when
the weather person says it will rain into Thursday? Good thin I have
an "indoor job!"
But there is no reason to be feeling blue here in
NYC today - if you are a cabaret fan - despite the rain! Just look
at all the choices we have tonight:
Tom Andersen, in a rare solo show, and singing Broadway
show tunes (which he rarely does) at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET
& PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) at 7:00 pm as part of the "Breast in Show" Benefit. (Tomorrow
night Mark Nadler at 9:30 pm)
Brandon Cutrell with the release of his first CD (self
titled as they say) at FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park
Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) at 8:30 pm.
Opening Doors Theatre Company presents JUST FOR FUN(DS)!
- the first major fundraising event for the company - tonight (through
Wednesday) at 7:00 pm at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher
Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
). Proceeds from the show will go towards next season's productions.
Jim Caruso and Friends - one man show plus (some of
the top names in cabaret & Broadway included) at 7:00 pm at BIRDLAND
(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
). (followed by Jim's CAST PARTY open-mic show).
Amy Wolk who "Wolks It Out" at 7:00 pm tonight at
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 -
http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) followed by Broadway's Devin Richards at 9:30 pm.
A new comedy/variety show premiers at UPSTAIRS AT
ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438 - http://www.rosesturn.com/
) at 8:00 pm hosted by Danny Leary.
Galt MacDermot, the legendary composer of "Hair,"
opens his series of June Monday night shows tonight at 7:00 pm at
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule).
I am sure there's more cabaret going on here in town tonight as well,
and whenever I write something like this I get e-mails from folks
around the country and around the world who find themselves frustrated
that they don't have these choices in their towns. I agree, we have
an abundance of cabaret in this town, with about a dozen rooms presenting
shows several to seven nights a week. Here's my theory - the more
rooms presenting cabaret, the more interest in cabaret on the part
of the community. That is why it is so sad when a cabaret room closes.
But keep in mind, the recent room closings and closing
announcements have not been due to a lessening of interest in cabaret
in this town. The big problem is that NYC is booming, real estate
prices have skyrocketed, an so have rents and operating costs. Unemployment
in NYC is at its lowest point in many years, which puts upward pressure
on wages as well. Cabaret had its birth at a period of depression,
unemployment and despair - can it survive prosperity and plenty?
As is mentioned elsewhere, right now we have just 4 tickets left to
sell for the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY to be held
starting around 6:00 pm (showtime at 7:00 pm) at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Actually, on Friday night we had NO seats left, but there were
a number of ticket orders unpaid, so I e-mailed everyone on that list
and received word back from two persons who had ordered 2 tickets
each that they could not attend and cancelled their orders. So, if
you thought you were out of luck, here is a second chance. We have
great plans for the party, we had some great talent lined up, and
best of all you will be able to network with fellow performers and/or
cabaret fans in an evening of fun and celebration. Three "awards"
will be given at the show - the JEFF MATSON AWARD to Joe Regan Jr.
and Collette Black, and the new DOTTIE BURMAN SONGWRITER AWARD to
Maria Gentile. We will raffle of a host of CDs, there will be a teddy
bear auction of sorts, and lots more fun and surprises. Just go to
the website and click on the large yellow side-bar ad announcing the
show. That will take you to all the latest details and a ticket order
form.
Very important - tell your friends: THERE WILL BE
NO WAITING LIST SEATS AVAILABLE AT THE CLUB THE DAY OF THE SHOW
- those without tickets should not come to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
on the 6th to see if there were any "no shows" - we will not be
able to sell any tickets that day even if there are seats available.
Talk about a chance to network, look at the cabaret performers who
have purchased tickets to the party on July 6th (in no particular
order): Jim Van Slyke, Marty Geiger, Evy Scheff, Hector Coris, Cynthia
Crane, Bobbie Horowitz, Jenna Esposito, Clark Warren, Laura Hull,
Francesca Blumenthal, Suzanne Carrico, Joanne Mosca, Trudi Mann, Margaret
Wright, Ejaye Tracy, Jim Speake, Tracy Stark, Jackie Fornatale, Scot
Albertson, Gretchen Reinhagen, Teresa Fischer, Claiborne Cary, Lucille
Carr-Kaffashan, Jo-Ann Zacceralli, Mitch Kahn, Rock Albers, Julie
Miller, Nina Grand, Miles Phillips, Julie Razor, Gerta Grunen, Carol
Sherlin, Sheldon Forrest, Esther Beckman, Linda Amiel Burns, Tennie
Leonard, Jeanne MacDonald, Scott Barbarino, Michael Colby, Chuck Prentiss,
Edie Cohen and more! And in addition, some of there folks are bringing
guest who may be performers as well!
More news from New Hope, PA, where BOB EGAN'S COSMOPOLITAN CLUB AT
THE NEW HOPE INN (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-5221
- http://www.thecosmopolitanclub.com/
) opens on Tuesday, July 3rd at 8:00 pm with Ann Hampton Callaway
(also appearing on the 4th & 5th). Laura Hull & Rio Clemente will
be performing in the cabaret room on the 7th of July, followed by
Baby Jane Dexter on the 14th and Tommy Femia is "Judy Garland Live!"
on the 20th & 21st. Rumored as soon to be announced: Sharon McNight!
Say it isn't so, Ricky & Leslie! Only 4 more chances to see the award-winning
"Johnny Mercer A-Z" show at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) on Wednesday nights at 10:00 pm! This show started a few years ago
at DILLON'S and in various versions played at MAMA ROSE'S, THE ENCORE,
DON'T TELL MAMA, ROSE'S TURN and even somewhere in Florida, if I recall
correctly. The duo also made a CD called "Cool Cool" which is available
on CDBaby and iTunes. Now, with HELEN'S closing at the end of June,
and unless they find a new room, the trombone, the gong (or was that
a frying pan) and the Mercer charts will be packed away somewhere
in New Jersey (where old charts go to fade away). No cover. Great
fun! Late arrivals welcomed! Guest singers welcomed!
Carol Sherlin, who made her NYC cabaret debut at DON'T TELL MAMA with
sold out shows in March and April, went off to London and performed
to another enthusiastic house at BATTERSEA BARGE (Riverside Walk,
Nine Elms Lane, London - 020 7498 004 - http://www.batterseabarge.com/
), and also did a guest spot at the "Femmes on the Thames" show the
previous week. The Londoners were especially interested in Carol's
tales of being a Miss American finalist (complete with crown, which
she brought to show). "In America we don't have real royalty, but
we do have queens - we have beauty queens, drama queens and drag queens"
she said "and I will let you guess which one of the three I was."
The legendary Julie Wilson has been invited be a guest of honor at
the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY - Julie will be making
her METROPOLITAN ROOM debut with a brand new show on Wednesday, June
13th at 8:00 pm, appearing Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) through the 23rd of June. You are urged to see this cabaret icon
in performance - an event you will never forget! Incredible!
I have another special announcement to make - just waiting for a final
confirmation, so that will have to wait until Thursday's issue. I
see it is 12:30 pm, and time to get this issue out to you all. News
items are posted on the website - most times before they are included
in the newsletter, so check the website often.
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
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 AT TOWNHOUSE & UNCLE CHARLIE'S
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. 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 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. 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
CYNTHIA CRANE RETURNS TO HELEN'S ONE LAST TIME
2007 MAC Award nominee Cynthia Crane will return to HELEN'S RESTAURANT,
CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) one last time with a new show, "The Time Has Come" for two performances
only, on Wednesday, June 20th at 7:00 pm and Thursday June 21st at
9:30 pm. In her new show, Ms. Crane salutes and bids farewell to her
performance home for several years, Helen's Hideaway Room, which will
be closing at the end of June. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070621Crane.shtml
"BREAST IN SHOW" A BENEFIT THIS WEEK WITH ANDERSEN & NADLER
MacAnn Music, Helen's, Raise the Bar Productions and Diane Trinkaus
(an 18 year breast cancer survivor!) are proud to present a benefit
cabaret series for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF - http://www.bcrfcure.org/
). Each of these 8 Monday and Tuesday night shows in June will feature
one or more of cabaret's brightest talents, many of whom are multiple
award-winning performers. The shows begin at 7:00 pm (June 5th show
begins at 9:30 pm) at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169
Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
). Performers scheduled to appear are: Tom Andersen (June 4th), Mark
Nadler (June 5th), Carolyn Montgomery, Brian Gens and Steven Wing
(June 11th), Colm Reilly (June 12th), Lina Koutrakos (June 18th),
Barbara Brussell and Ritt Henn (June 19th), Leslie Anderson and Jay
Rogers (June 25th), Rick Jensen and Jeanne MacDonald (June 26th).
There is a $25 tax-deductible donation and a $15 food/beverage minimum.
MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITER'S SHOWCASE THIS WEDNESDAY JUNE 6TH
The next MAC/ASCAP Songwriter's Showcase hosted by Jamie deRoy and
featuring special guest for the evening, composer & lyricist Carol
Hall will take place on Wednesday, June 6th at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
). Other guests appearing will be writing partners Robert Maddock
& Joe Iconis and writing partners Benj Pasek & Justin Paul all of
whom are Jonathan Larson Award recipients. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070606MACASCAP.shtml
LINDA KOSUT WITH TRIBUTE TO OSCAR BROWN, JR. FRIDAY AT TRIAD
San Francisco-based Linda Kosut comes to NYC with here highly acclaimed
tribute show to jazz legend Oscar Brown Jr. on Friday, 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 THE OCTAVIA LOUNGE. There is a $20 cover
plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
$15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (use discount code
MACNY). Reservations: 800-838-3006 or http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/10879
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070608Kosut.shtml
BROADWAY'S DEVIN RICHARDS WITH HIS OWN VOICE TONIGHT 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
JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS CLOSES MONTHLY SERIES ON JUNE 28th
Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy presents the final show of
her monthly series of Thursday evenings of her Multi MAC Award-winning
variety show, Jamie deRoy & friends on Thursday, June 28th at 7:30
pm at the New York hotspot THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). The evening will feature Nancy Anderson, Donna Lynne Champlin,
Jim David, Xanthe Elbrick, Lorinda Lisitza, Heather Mac Rae, Lennie
Watts. 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 BEGINS SECOND YEAR OF THE BEST IN NYC CABARET
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 continues to play 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. Appearing this week: Amy Wolk, Devin Richards, Annie Ross,
Darren Williams, John Gabriel & Ilene Graff, Wendy Lane Bailey, Julie
Rogelstad and Marianne Challis. See http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
for complete schedule of events.
OUR REGULAR HOME PAGE SIDE-BAR ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK
A MUSICAL CELEBRATION - THE SONGS OF BOB LEVY AT THE BEECHMAN
"A Musical Celebration - The Songs of Bob Levy" will be presented
at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Sunday, June 24th at 3:00 pm. The show will present the songs
of Bob Levy from his recently released new jazz standards CD, "Out
In The Cold", plus other songs by Bob Levy & his collaborators. It
will feature some of New York, Boston and Toronto's finist jazz and
cabaret vocalists including Dane Vannatter, Sue Matsuki, Vincent Wolfe,
Laurie Krauz, Marcus Goldhaber, Barbara Brussell and special guest
Ronny Whyte. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070624Levy.shtml
JANINE CAN'T TAKE HER EYES OFF OF YOU THIS WEEK
Janine Alondres returns to HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) for two more performances, on Thursday & Friday June 7th & 8th at
7:00 pm. Musical directors are James Weidman and Shelly Markham. Janine
will be joined on stage by James Weidman on piano, Paul Beaudry on
bass and Victor Jones on drums. The show features songs from the 60s
from Peggy Lee to Burt Bacarach to Paul Simon and more. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070609Janine.shtml
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
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
TERESE GENECCO'S DRUNK WITH LOVE CD NOW AVAILABLE
Terese Genecco, recent recipient of a 2007 Backstage Bistro Award,
San Francisco's "Entertainer of the Year," award, a 2006 MAC Award
Nomination is a rising musical star, from coast to coast. TIME OUT
New York magazine named Genecco's 2006 performances to their TOP TEN
list, in the esteemed company of jazz singer Paula West, and musical
legends, Eartha Kitt and Jack Jones. Critics and audiences are in
agreement. Genecco has garnered nothing but rave reviews for her original
musical creation, "DRUNK WITH LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO FRANCES FAYE!" Four
live performances of "Drunk With Love" were recorded at The Metropolitan
Room, In New York City, in October of 2006. These recordings have
now been released on the independent music label, BUG:OUT:MUSIC. More
information about Terese Genecco can be found at http://www.teresegenecco.com/
.
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.
BRANDON CUTRELL CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF HIS DEBUT CD
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095
- http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) presents the return of Bistro and two-time MAC Award winner Brandon
Cutrell on Monday, June 4th at 8:30 pm. He will be celebrating the
release of his new self titled CD, including an eclectic mix of the
brash and new, as well as innovative arrangements of several treasured
compositions. The show is directed by Phil Geoffrey Bond. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070604Brandon.shtml
A MUSICAL CELEBRATION - THE SONGS OF BOB LEVY AT THE BEECHMAN
"A Musical Celebration - The Songs of Bob Levy" will be presented
at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Sunday, June 24th at 3:00 pm. The show will present the songs
of Bob Levy from his recently released new jazz standards CD, "Out
In The Cold", plus other songs by Bob Levy & his collaborators. It
will feature some of New York, Boston and Toronto's finist jazz and
cabaret vocalists including Dane Vannatter, Sue Matsuki, Vincent Wolfe,
Laurie Krauz, Marcus Goldhaber, Barbara Brussell and special guest
Ronny Whyte. Musical direction is by Tedd Firth, with George Farrell
on drums. Richard Skipper directs. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070624Levy.shtml
CYNTHIA CRANE RETURNS TO HELEN'S ONE LAST TIME
2007 MAC Award nominee Cynthia Crane will return to HELEN'S RESTAURANT,
CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) one last time with a new show, "The Time Has Come" for two performances
only, on Wednesday, June 20th at 7:00 pm and Thursday June 21st at
9:30 pm. In her new show, Ms. Crane salutes and bids farewell to her
performance home for several years, Helen's Hideaway Room, which will
be closing at the end of June. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070621Crane.shtml
BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND SETS JULY & AUGUST CONCERTS
Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com announce the performers
appearing in the BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND series in July and August at
the legendary BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 -
http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
). Performers will include Broadway's top Blonde Laura Bell Bundy;
two-time Drama Desk nominee Nancy Anderson; Billy Stritch and some
of 'his girls'; Ron Abel (with his girls including Lucie Arnaz); MAC
Award winner Natalie Douglas, The Broadway Boys, and The Fabulous
Pink Flamingos. The series of Sunday and Monday night concerts are
at 7:00 pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070830Birdland.shtml
ALICE FRAZIER TO REPRISE BROADWAY WITHOUT BOUNDARIES SHOW
Alice Frazier returns to HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) for one show only on Sunday. June 10th at 7:00 pm with a special
encore performance of "Broadway Without Boundaries." The show features
musical director and renowned pianist, Don Rebic, who has worked with
Leslie Uggams, Maureen McGovern, the legendary Margaret Whiting and
who is currently working with Karen Akers. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070610Frazier.shtml
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT ON THE WEBSITE
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to place your order well in advance. Banners are available in three
sizes and are priced accordingly. I limit the number of banner ads
to 25 per week and home-page side-bar ads to 5 per week. Please let
me know if you wish to reserve space and for which weeks (banners
run from 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.
MARIANNE CHALLIS PARTYS ON AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Fresh from the release of her new CD, entitled "Confessions of a Middle-Aged
Party Girl," Marianne Challis brings her party skills to THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for two nights only, Friday & Saturday, June 8th & 9th, both shows
at 8:00 pm. Marianne is performing with her long-time arranger Christopher
Marlowe, and Broadway musicians John Beal on bass and John Redsecker
on drums. The show is directed by MAC award winner Scott Barnes. SEE
FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070609Challis.shtml
TUESDAY EVENINGS WITH DR. FAITH AT PURNIMA DILLON'S
Charismatic comedian and former stripper, Dr. Faith returns to PURNIMA
DILLON'S DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797) on Tuesdays,
June 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th at 8:00 pm with her show 7 1/2 HABITS
OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE MISTRESSES. The show is written and performed
by Lisa Faith Phillips with original music and musical direction by
Ellen Mandel. Updated with the latest current events and highlighting
the habits with a riding crop, maracas and witty original songs, such
as "How To Be A Bad Girl" and "I Can Not Get Enough", this hilarious
seminar is fun for everybody. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070626Faith.shtml
COOK SINGS COLEMAN AT MAMA'S IN JUNE
Singer Russell Cook brings his show "The Music of Cy Coleman: Why
Try To Change Me Now?" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC
- 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Monday, June 11th and Tuesday, June 19th, both shows at 7:00
pm. This is a return of his successful engagement at The Metropolitan
Room in January. The show is directed by multiple MAC Award winner
Barbara Fasano. Musical direction is by David Epstein. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070619Cook.shtml
SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT PRESENTS "POETRY & JAZZ NIGHT"
DIV ARTS' LES GALLERY CAFE proudly presents "Poetry & Jazz Night"
as part of its Summer Breeze Concert Series at the CLEMENTE SOTO VELEZ
CULTURAL CENTER (07 Suffolk Street, NYC - 212-253-2280) on Tuesday,
June 12th from 8:00 to 10:30 pm. The show will feature Abiodun Oyewole,
poet and Ralph Williams, tenor sax along with Joe Vincent Tranchina
on piano (musical director) and Eric Lemon on bass Bruce Cox on drums.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070612Poets.shtml
DANIELE PASCAL CD LAUNCH IN DURBANVILLE
On Sunday June 10th, South African vocalist Daniele Pascal will launch
her latest CD "Parisette - French Cafe Songs" at VILLA PASCAL (28
Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566
/ 0825694147 - http://www.freewebs.com/villapascal
). This long-awaited album is a perfect antidote to the winter blues.
Showtime is 7:00 pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsEUR070612Pascal.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).
TORONTO'S EVANS AND NYS CONKLIN IN MID-JUNE DUAL ENGAGEMENT
In a surprise announcement on Monday, Toronto's newest and hottest
jazz venue, LIVE AT COURTHOUSE (57 Adelaide Street East, Toronto,
Ontario, CANADA - 416-214-9379 - http://www.liveatcourthouse.com/
) added an unprecedented two-night event to its mid-June calendar.
For the first time, two headliners will occupy the stage at the Courthouse
in a novel dual-engagement. George Evans and his Trio will take pride
in presenting for the first time, Award-Winning New York vocalist
and entertainer, Mary Foster Conklin on Wednesday & Thursday, June
13th & 14th at 8:30 pm. The George Evans Trio includes on this engagement
Mark Eisenman on piano, Steve Wallace on bass, and Archie Alleyne
on drums. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE070614Toronto.shtml
BARBARA ROSENE AT THE MANOR IN JUNE
LE DOME at THE MANOR (111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360
- http://themanorrestaurant.com/cabaret.html
) proudly presents Barbara Rosene with her show "Dreaming" on Thursday,
June 21st at 9:00 pm as part of the Manor's Cabaret Soiree Series.
Barbara Rosene is a passionate interpreter of American popular music
of past decades. For several years Barbara was the featured vocalist
with Vince Giordano's Nighthawks at traditional music spots such as
The Red Blazer Too. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYNJ070621Rosene.shtml
DIVAPALOOZA 7 CABARET BENEFIT SHOW JUNE 15TH AT THE BEECHMAN
The next installment of the hit cabaret series DIVAPALOOZA will take
place on June 15th at 7:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN
THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
). The show is called DIVA MADNESS and is a continued tribute to the
great Divas of stage and screen except the only Divas in this show
are nine fabulous male entertainers doing the hits of the ladies.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070615Divas.shtml
LUBA MASON LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO
Brett Ingram and Kristopher McDowell present Luba Mason, direct from
her star turn on Broadway playing Velma Kelly in CHICAGO, in COLLAGE
- In Concert on Thursday through Saturday, June 20th through 22nd
at 8:00 pm at THE EXIT THEATRE (156 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA
- TicketWeb: 866-468-3401 - http://theexit.org/
). The COLLAGE Tour Celebrates the release of a debut CD released
on PS Classics. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSF070622Luba.shtml
LINDA CIOFALO AT MANNAHATTA LOUNGE
Jazz vocalist Linda Ciofalo will perform at the MANNAHATTA LOUNGE
(316 Bowery, NYC - 212-253-8644 - http://www.mannahatta.us/
) on Wednesday, June 20th at 7:00 on. She will be joined by John diMartino
on piano and Marcus McLaurine on bass. Her repertoire is a fusion
of Jazz, Blues & Original compositions. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070620Ciofalo.shtml
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
MONDAY JUNE 4th
DEBRA AND MARY AT BISCUIT BBQ MONDAY WITH 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 will be on Monday June 4th with guest
performer TBA. Check website for latest information.
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE RETURNS TONIGHT AT STOCKTON INN
After a holiday break, BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE returns on Monday,
June 4th at 7:30 pm to the STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton
NJ - 609-397-1250 - http://www.bobegan.net/stockton-inn.html
). The show usually features 6 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area.
Performers for the 4th include Chris Howatt, AJ Tyndale, Jerry Wichinsky,
Andy Prescott, Tina Margot, Devon Neubauer, and more to be announced.
Only $8 cover/$10 minimum.
"BREAST IN SHOW" BENEFIT CABARET MONDAY WITH TOM ANDERSON
MacAnn Music, Helen's, Raise the Bar Productions and Diane Trinkaus
(an 18 year breast cancer survivor!) are proud to present a benefit
cabaret series for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF - http://www.bcrfcure.org/
). Each of these 8 Monday and Tuesday night shows in June will feature
one or more of cabaret's brightest talents, many of whom are multiple
award-winning performers. The shows begin at 7:00 pm (June 5th show
begins at 9:30 pm) at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169
Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
). Scheduled to appear on Monday June 4th is multi-award winning Tom
Andersen, in a rare solo show. There is a $25 tax-deductible donation
and a $15 food/beverage minimum. Helen's has a full dinner menu available
and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
TUESDAY JUNE 5th
CABARET CONCERT SERIES IN MILWAUKEE STARTS JUNE 5th
Broadway, Hollywood and the Great American Songbook will be celebrated
every Tuesday evening all summer long in Milwaukee! Singer/producer
Jeanne Scherkenbach presents some of the best cabaret artists in the
Midwest, offering a different theme each week (no show on July 3rd).
The series opens on Tuesday, June 5th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, in the
courtyard of the CAFE LA SCALA IN THE ITALIAN COMMUNITY CENTER (630
East Chicago Street, Milwaukee, WI - 414-223-2180 - http://www.italianconference.com/
). The June 5th lineup features CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals
- http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
) members Jeanne Scherkenbach, Joan Curto, Joel Kopischke and singer/pianist
Carolyn Wehner, with additional piano accompaniment by Skylight Opera's
Jamie Johns. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW070626Series.shtml
"BREAST IN SHOW" BENEFIT CABARET TUESDAY WITH MARK NADLER
MacAnn Music, Helen's, Raise the Bar Productions and Diane Trinkaus
(an 18 year breast cancer survivor!) are proud to present a benefit
cabaret series for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF - http://www.bcrfcure.org/
). Each of these 8 Monday and Tuesday night shows in June will feature
one or more of cabaret's brightest talents, many of whom are multiple
award-winning performers. The shows begin at 7:00 pm (June 5th show
begins at 9:30 pm) at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169
Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
). Scheduled to appear on Tuesday June 5th is the amazing Mark Nadler.
There is a $25 tax-deductible donation and a $15 food/beverage minimum.
Helen's has a full dinner menu available and a warm and welcoming
atmosphere. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070626Breast.shtml
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 6th
WEDNESDAY MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY WITH JOAN STILES & STEVE WILSON
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, June 6th is Joan Stiles, piano & Steve Wilson, saxophone;
June 13th, Alex Leonard, pianist/singer & Jay Leonhart, bass; June
20th, ZAZ Vocal Group with Maryanne Murray, Lynne Wilson, Mark Wolff
& Ron Hilley; June 27th, Arturo O'Farrill, piano. Performances are
at 1:00 pm, $5 admission.
MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITER'S SHOWCASE WEDNESDAY JUNE 6TH
The next MAC/ASCAP Songwriter's Showcase hosted by Jamie deRoy and
featuring special guest for the evening, composer & lyricist Carol
Hall will take place on Wednesday, June 6th at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
). Other guests appearing will be writing partners Robert Maddock
& Joe Iconis and writing partners Benj Pasek & Justin Paul all of
whom are Jonathan Larson Award recipients plus Steve Silverstein &
Ruth Williamson. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070606MACASCAP.shtml
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW WITH CAST OF "LIGHTS" SHOW
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 June 6th, The Cast of "When the
Lights Go On Again"; June 13th, Chip Shelton; June 20th, Vincent Wolfe;
June 27th, Daryl Sherman; July 11th, Jim Van Slyke; July 18th, Sue
Matsuki; August 29th, Steve Ross. No reservations taken. No cover.
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT ON THE WEBSITE
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to place your order well in advance. Banners are available in three
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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
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FUTURE EVENTS
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
- 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.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, JUNE 12th
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, June 12th 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/
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NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC MONDAY JUNE 18th AT WAREHOUSE THEATRE
The next open mic event, presented by DCCN (DC Cabaret Network - http://www.dccabaretnetwork.org/
) will be ON Monday, JUNE 18TH 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.
BROADWAY BY THE YEAR JUNE 18th WITH MUSICALS OF 1964, PART II
THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) presents the final production of its Broadway By the Year 2006-7
series: Broadway By the Year: The Broadway Musicals of 1964, Part
II, on Monday June 18th at 8:00 pm. Written and hosted by Scott Siegel,
the evening will feature excerpts from what he calls "a season of
incredible creativity," including Hello, Dolly!, What Makes Sammy
Run?, Funny Girl, Anyone Can Whistle, High Spirits, Fiddler on the
Roof, Golden Boy, I Had a Ball and many other musicals. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070618BBY.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 (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 70 of 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 (http://www.svhamstra.com/
). 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.
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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