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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #070606 - Thursday,
June 21, 2007
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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
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AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
17TH BIRTHDAY SHOW SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST AVAILABLE
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, you are, for all intents and purposes, too late. All
100 available seats have been sold. Tickets only went on sale around
the 1st of May, and were all sold in less than 6 weeks. We are truly
heartened by the support for this venture! Any tickets cancelled will
be distributed to folks on the waiting list.
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.
To add your name to the waiting list for possible
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HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX GUEST TONIGHT IS DAVID HYDE PIERCE
JAMIE DEROY CONCLUDES MONTHLY SERIES AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
COSMOPOLITAN DECADE AT NEW NEW HOPE CLUB JULY 7th
ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL CONTINUES THROUGH 23rd
EARLY POOLE PARTY KICKS OFF 10TH YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS
TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC FOR SINGERS FINDS NEW HOME
GAY & LESBIAN COMEDY FEST: GAY PRIDE EDITION! AT MAMA'S
THE IRIDIUM JAZZ BRUNCH SUNDAY WITH GIL "BOP" BENSON
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY WITH ALL LIVE "JAZZ IN JUNE"
IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS BROADWAY SWINGS! WITH GUEST B.J. CROSBY
THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY COMEDY HOUR SUNDAY HOSTED BY BRAD LOEKLE
DAVE'S GONE BY ON RADIO & NET THIS SUNDAY WITH FRANK SCOBLETE
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE MONDAY AT STOCKTON INN
"BREAST IN SHOW" BENEFIT MONDAY JUNE 25th WITH ANDERSON & ROGERS
CABARET CONCERT SERIES IN MILWAUKEE CONTINUES TUESDAY JUNE 26TH
"BREAST IN SHOW" BENEFIT TUESDAY JUNE 26TH WITH JENSEN & MACDONALD
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, JUNE 26th
GREG PURNHAGEN IN "BABALU-CY! - THE ART OF DESI ARNAZ"
THE NEW CONSERVATORY THEATRE CENTER PRESENTS CONNIE CHAMPAGNE
LANCE HAYWARD SINGERS PERFORM SUNDAY JUNE 24TH
DGUR CONCERT SERIES ENDS JULY 12TH WITH SALUTE TO THE GIRLS
GRAHAM FOOTE IN MEMOIRS OF A GAY STAR
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HERE & THERE
This is and has been a very busy week for me personally, not just
cabaret every night, but also getting caught up on a number of personal
matters that were set aside the last month or so. Plus, today is the
first day of summer and here in NYC that also means it is Gay Pride
week with gay themed events throughout the city culminating in the
festive parade down (or is it up?) Fifth Avenue on Sunday. I really
don't know for sure which direction since I sort of stay away from
town on Gay Pride parade day.
Before I go any further, I want to again send a huge
apology to all for the glaring typo in Monday's newsletter. The
two theater stars Tommy Tune and Thommie Walsh have been linked
together in my mind for a few dozen years - ever since I saw the
show that won them TONY awards, "A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the
Ukraine" - one of the most cleverly staged and choreographed shows
ever presented on Broadway. So in my announcement of the death of
Thommie Walsh on Monday I substituted Tommy Tune in the first sentence.
One reader caught it right away and I was able to change it one
about 1/3 the copies sent out (because of anti-spam rules, I have
to send out the newsletters in batches of less than 100 and it takes
me about 20 minutes to send them all off). I also immediately put
up a correction on the message board and on the home page of the
website.
In fact, I received over 70 e-mails within about 2
hours pointing out my error, and discovered that (unknown to me)
some really big names in cabaret and Broadway receive and read my
newsletters! And they read them almost as soon as published! When
I send out an issue, I always sort of wonder if anyone actually
reads them. Now I know. Hats off to Jaymie Meyer, who was the first
in with the correction, closely followed by George Winters (who
loves to find my typos). I might just make more "glaring typos"
from time to time - feels sort of good to know who is reading these
newsletters. Interesting fact: only ONE person I write about in
these issue from time to time, sends an immediate thank you - and
I usually have about 200 names or more every issue. I have a news
item about him in today's issue - lets see if he responds according
to form.
Regarding funeral arrangements, etc. for Thommie Walsh, the funeral
will take place in Auburn, NY, Thommie's home town. A wake will be
from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, June 22nd at THE SPRINGSIDE INN (6141
West Lake Road, Fleming, NY). It will be followed by personal stories,
songs and dances performed by Walsh's friends from New York's theater
community. A service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday the 23rd in THE
SACRED HEART CHURCH (90 Melrose Road, Auburn, NY). A memorial service
is slated for a later date in New York City.
Thanks, I assume, to John Hoglund's AFTER DARK column, which was added
to the website early Monday morning, visits to the website have nearly
doubled so far this week - and the AFTER DARK page shot up to #1 -
even surpassing the page counts for the MESSAGE BOARD which is usually
the most popular page on the site. John reports receiving tons of
e-mails congratulating him for the article. If you haven't seen it
yet, it is found by clicking on the button marked REVIEWS in the rows
of buttons at the top of every page on the website. Then follow the
links from there.
Hats off to MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets - http://www.macnyc.com/
) for their completely revised website - they must have been working
on it yesterday because I tried to find out about a MAC meeting that
was apparently held yesterday - no one sent me a press release (or
even an invitation as a MAC member) and yesterday all there was was
a green screen. Sorry I couldn't give you all some information about
the meeting - if I'm not told, I cannot tell you about it. At least
someone on Tuesday posted an item about it on the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE message board.
Again I was able to include all "usable" news items sent me in today's
issue on events through July. Once again I had to discard several
items because the event was too close to publication date and the
article was incomplete and arrived in the past day or two, not giving
me enough time to get proper details and information. Please read
over the item titled ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER AND ON THE
WEBSITE near the bottom of this issue to see exactly what I am talking
about. I want to help you sell tickets to your cabaret related event,
but (as I said above) if I don't hear about it, I can't write about
it.
Time to go - more news on Monday (if folks send news in).
NOW FOR NEWS ABOUT CABARET
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/
)
2007 MAC Award nominee Cynthia Crane will return one last time with
a new show, "The Time Has Come" for one more performance only, on
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
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
)
Jenna Esposito returns on Sunday, July 8th at 7:00 pm with her acclaimed
Rosemary Clooney show, A Hint of Rosemary: The Songs of Rosemary Clooney.
Musical Director is Fortune Esposito, with Fortune Esposito (guitar),
Richard Schacher (piano), Wayne Batchelor (bass) and Brian DeWitt
(drums). Erv Raible directs. Special Guest Vocalist is Kelly Esposito-Broelmann.
There is a $20 cover plus a 2 drink minimum. $15 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Miles Phillips is scheduled to bring two of his most popular and acclaimed
shows, SPECIFIC OVERTURES and THE UNREST INSIDE ME, each for one night
only, this July. On Saturday July 7th at 7:00 pm he will present SPECIFIC
OVERTURES and THE UNREST INSIDE ME will be performed on Saturday,
July 14th at 10:30 pm. Miles is teamed again with his longtime Musical
Director, 2007 MAC Award winning composer, Jason Wynn. Each show has
a $20 cover and a 2-beverage minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070714Miles.shtml
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street,
NYC - 1-212-366-5438 - http://www.rosesturn.com/ )
A new weekly stand-up and musical comedy variety show premiers on
Monday nights at 8:00 pm. "On the Rocks" is hosted by Danny Leary
and features a rotating lineup of NYC's mist celebrated stand-up comics,
cabaret stars and musical comedy acts. There is a $10 cover, 2-drink
minimum. $8 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070625Rocks.shtml
Living Room Arts proudly presents BullSchmitt!, a one- woman comedy
written and performed by Vickie Schmitt and presented on Saturday
June 30th at 7:00 pm. This hilarious look into the life of actress
Vickie Schmitt is set on stage during a production of Thornton Wilder's
Our Town. As "dead woman number three", Vickie's mind wanders as she
contemplates her past, present, and future. Vickie shares her witty
and sometimes poignant observances in a candid and energetic hour
of fun. The show is directed by Broadway veteran Susan Haefner (State
Fair, Thoroughly Modern Millie, 42nd Street). There is a $10 cover
charge plus a two drink minimum. $8 cover charge for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070630Schmitt.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
)
On the heels of his triumphant Washington DC opening, critically-acclaimed
vocalist vocalist Jim Van Slyke brings his new show "The Evolution
of Me" to LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER for one night only, on Tuesday July
10th at 7:00 pm. It is described as a provocative new show, and boasts
as Music Director Rick Leonard. The show features the music of such
renowned composers as Tom Waits, John Bucchino, Jason Robert Brown,
Adam Guettel and Jeff Blumenkrantz, among others.There is an $18 cover
and a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
David Gurland concludes his celebrated run of performances of the
DGUR CONCERT Series on Thursday, July 12th with Girl Singers and Songwriters
from the 1990s and 2000s, musically directed by Steven Ray Watkins.
Guest Starring cabaret superstars and multiple MAC and Bistro Award
winners Lisa Asher, Julie Reyburn, and Scott Coulter! 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 final performance of "My Friend, The Cat," Phil Geoffrey Bond's
tale of the blessings we receive from the four-legged friends who
grace our lives will take place Friday, June 22nd. The piece traces
the ten year relationship between a gay man and his cat, and the history
they share together. The show relates the pair's adventures, from
chasing cockroaches in their first apartment, "a crappy East Village
monstrosity with sloping floors," where, during hot summers, Bond
would place the feline in the refrigerator to cool off, to wintertime
road trips where you learn that cats can indeed drive a station wagon,
Bond's story unfolds year by year. There is an $18 cover charge and
a $15 food/beverage minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
EVENTS OFFERING DISCOUNTS OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY
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.
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.
JAMIE DEROY CONCLUDES MONTHLY SERIES AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy will conclude the 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 June 28th evening will feature the following artists: accomplished
actress and singer, Drama Desk Award nominee Nancy Anderson; 'triple
threat' Donna Lynne Champlin (recent Obie Winner) and last seen on
Broadway in Sweeney Todd; two-time MAC award winner, comedian Jim
David; Theatre World Award winner and Tony Award nominee for Coram
Boy Xanthe Elbrick; actress and award winning cabaret performer Lorinda
Lisitza; veteran actress/singer and MAC award winning vocalist Heather
Mac Rae and multiple MAC and Bistro Award winner, longtime cabaret
entertainer 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/NewsNYC070628DeRoy.shtml
COSMOPOLITAN DECADE AT NEW NEW HOPE CLUB JULY 7th
Jazz vocalist Laura Hull and Bishop of Jazz, master pianist Rio Clemente,
will present Cosmopolitan Decade, on Saturday, July 7th at 8:00 pm.
The two are sharing the stage in a sophisticated evening of songs
during the grand opening week of BOB EGAN'S COSMOPOLITAN CLUB AT THE
NEW HOPE INN (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-5221 -
http://www.thecosmopolitanclub.com/
). From Duke to Fats, this retrospective of the music of the Roaring
20s, will feature the music of Berlin, Cohan, Ellington, Gershwin,
and Waller and the Torch Singers of that era. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewPADC070707Hull.shtml
GREG PURNHAGEN IN "BABALU-CY! - THE ART OF DESI ARNAZ"
Greg Purnhagen will open his new show, "BABALU-CY! - The Art of Desi
Arnaz" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for a three night run on Wednesdays July 11th, 18th & 25th, all
shows at 7:00 pm. Backed by a combo of some of the best Latin musicians
in New York under the direction of his long time musical director
David Cook, Greg will shine a spotlight on the great Latin icon Desi
Arnaz, who was much more than just Ricky Ricardo. Greg's special guest
"Lucy" will be the one-time Bistro Award, two-time MAC Award-winning
musical comedy performer Georga Osborne. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070725Purn.shtml
THE NEW CONSERVATORY THEATRE CENTER PRESENTS CONNIE CHAMPAGNE
The New Conservatory Theatre Center kicks off the Summer In-Concert
Cabaret Series with Judy Garland: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - An Evening
with Connie Champagne. The show opens on Saturday July 14th, 2007
(one preview on Friday, July 13th) and runs through Sunday, August
12th. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at
2pm. All performances will take place at THE NEW CONSERVATORY THEATRE
CENTER'S THEATRE III (25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA - 415-861-8972
- http://www.nctcsf.org/
). With Musical Direction by Joe Collins and Directed by Allen Sawyer,
showcases the repertoire that Garland might sing today. Ballads from
the likes of Queen and Elton John, Broadway songs from William Finn
and Jerry Herman, and some improbable rock tunes that take on a whole
new meaning once they get Judified. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSF070812Connie.shtml
LANCE HAYWARD SINGERS PERFORM SUNDAY JUNE 24TH
The famed LANCE HOWARD SINGERS will perform on Sunday, June 4th at
4:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Lance, who was blind from infancy, created a chorus which was a
true reflection of himself - eclectic, with members ranging in age
from early 20s to early 80s, white, black, Latino, Asian, sighted
and non-sighted. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070624Lance.shtml
CABARET HOTLINE MESSAGE BOARD IS FREE FOR ALL - NO PASSWORD
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).
DGUR CONCERT SERIES ENDS JULY 12TH WITH SALUTE TO THE GIRLS
David Gurland concludes his celebrated run of performances of the
DGUR CONCERT Series on Thursday, July 12th 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
) with a salute to the Girl Singers and Songwriters from the 1990's
and 2000's. Musically Directed by Steven Ray Watkins the show features
cabaret superstars and multiple MAC and Bistro Award winners Lisa
Asher, Julie Reyburn, and Scott Coulter. This show was originally
scheduled for April 15th but was postponed due to illness. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070712DGUR.shtml
GRAHAM FOOTE IN MEMOIRS OF A GAY STAR
Clarke P. Arnold, a washed-up, has-been musical star with a vice for
love (played by Graham Foote), returns home from the USA to present
MEMOIRS OF A GAY STAR. The result is reported to be a riotous satire
of a D-Grade celebrity and his life in cabaret! The show will be presented
at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03
96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/
) Thursday through Sunday, July 19th through 22nd, all shows at 9:00
pm. Delivering quick-witted observations of changes in Australian
culture since embarking on his 20-year international career, Clarke
is scathing of everything from politics to the threat of the modern
day began. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsAUS070722Foote.shtml
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 JUNE 21st
ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL CONTINUES 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/
.
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX GUEST TONIGHT IS DAVID HYDE PIERCE
2007 MAC BOD AWARD WINNER 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, June 21st,
Seth has as his guest Broadway's David Hyde Pierce, 2007 TONY Award
Winner. 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/
.
FRIDAY - JUNE 22nd
AFTER PARTY FRIDAY WITH COMPANY'S MATT CASTLE AND GUSTY WINDS
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,
June 22nd will be Matt Castle from the Broadway show COMPANY and Ms.
Gusty Winds, 2005 Miss Fire Island Entertainer of the Year. There
is no cover charge and no minimum.
SATURDAY - JUNE 23rd
EARLY POOLE PARTY KICKS OFF 10TH YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS
The Award-Winning Stand-Up & Musical Comedy show POOLE PARTY, now
in its 10th year, and hosted by Ron Poole will present some of NYC's
funniest comics at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) this Saturday night, June 23rd at 8:30 pm. Comics featured in the
show include Craig Coursey from PBS' Great Performances; Sidney Myer,
MAC & Bistro Award Winning Musical Comedian; Michael Brill 2007 MAC
Award Winning Stand-Up Comic; Chris Carfizzi from Carolines On Broadway;
Liz Socci from The Toyota Comedy Festival; Chuck Marti from NBC's
Late Night with Conan O'Brien; TJ Meyers from Stand-Up New York; Joe
Minolfi 2007 MAC Nominee from The New York Improv. $15 cover, 2 drink
minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
GAY & LESBIAN COMEDY FEST: GAY PRIDE EDITION! AT MAMA'S
GAY & LESBIAN COMEDY FEST: GAY PRIDE EDITION! hosted by 2007 MAC Award
winner Michael Brill, will present some of NYC's funniest comics at
DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) this Saturday night, June 23rd at at 11:00 pm. Comics featured in
the show include Danny McWilliams from The Original Funny Gay Males;
Ted McElroy from The Joey Reynolds Radio Show; Anne Neczypor 2007
MAC Award Nominee from The New York Improv; Sidney Myer Award-Winning
Musical Comedian; Jackie Monahan from The National Lesbians of Laughter
Tour; Brian Balthazar from Carolines On Broadway; Amy Beckerman from
The Laugh Lounge; Leah Dubie from The Big Apple Comedy Showcase; Rob
Driemeyer from Gotham City Improv; Brandy Rowell from Gotham Comedy
Club. $15 cover, 2 drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
SUNDAY - JUNE 24th
TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC FOR SINGERS FINDS NEW HOME
Trudi Mann's Sunday Brunch "Open Mic For Singers" rises again, with
a new home on Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at BUTTERFIELD EIGHT RESTAURANT
(5 East 38th Street, NYC - 212-679-0646 - http://butterfield8nyc.com/
). Host Trudi also provides vocals and drums, with Gordon Webster
on piano and Saadi Zain on bass. If you wish to sing, take along two
copies of your music. Sign-in starts around noon. No cover, but the
"hat" is passed on behalf of the fabulous musicians. There is a $16
food/drink minimum.
THE IRIDIUM JAZZ BRUNCH SUNDAY WITH GIL "BOP" BENSON
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 June 24th is Gil "Bop" Benson. Guests will be performing
sets starting around 1:00 pm. Guest vocalists are invited to sit in.
Guests in upcoming weeks: July 1st, Andrea Wolper. $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.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY WITH ALL LIVE "JAZZ IN JUNE"
On Sunday, June 24th, 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 will present
"Jazz in June" with all live-on-air, in studio performances by Mary
Foster Conklin (singer & broadcast co-host); John Di Martino (Pianist);
Charles Cochran (Singer/Pianist); Cleve Douglass (Singer); Bill Moring
(Bassist); Daryl Sherman (Singer/Pianist); Judi Silvano (Singer);
Ronny Whyte (Singer/Pianist) and more. 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/
.
IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS BROADWAY SWINGS! WITH GUEST B.J. CROSBY
IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
) is thrilled to present "BROADWAY SWINGS" every Sunday evening at
7:00 pm. The series presents Broadway's brightest stars singing and
swinging. With many of today's leading performers fostering dreams
of becoming jazz singers, "Broadway Swings" gives them their chance.
Backed by the award winning Barry Levitt Trio, this is not just a
collection of Broadway performer's cabaret acts in a jazz club, but
real jazz played by real jazz musicians. Guest star on June 24th is
B.J. Crosby. Future performers include: July 1st, Chuck Cooper; July
8th, Terri Burrell; July 15th, Sal Viviano; July 24th, KT Sullivan;
August 5th, Devin Richards; August 12th, Eric Michael Gillett; August
19th La Tanya Hall. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070819Sundays.shtml
THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY COMEDY HOUR SUNDAY HOSTED BY BRAD LOEKLE
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, June 24th, while Adam Sank takes a much-needed
night off, Brad Loekle (Sirius OutQ Radio, Ice Palace at Cherry Grove)
plays host at a special New York Gay Pride edition of this wildly
popular weekly comedy fest. Headlining will be four-time MAC Award
winner Nancy Witter, a finalist in Nick at Night's "Funniest Mom in
America" competition. Also parading on-stage will be Brian Barry ("Hello
Dolly" at the Paper Mill Playhouse) and Jackie Monahan (Lesbians of
Laughter). No cover charge, $5 cosmos all night.
DAVE'S GONE BY ON RADIO & NET THIS SUNDAY WITH FRANK SCOBLETE
DAVE'S GONE BY is a weekly mix of talk-radio, humor and music, ranging
from political commentary to sketch comedy, from theater reviews to
interviews, from musical detours to straight-talking monologues hosted
by Dave Lefkowitz. It can be heard in the NYC area on Sunday nights
at 11:00 pm on Long Island's WGBB-AM (1240) and also on the web, live,
at http://www.am1240wgbb.com/
. This Sunday, June 24th, Dave's featured guest is America's best-selling
author on casino gambling, Frank Scoblete. Don't miss Dave's half-hour
pre-show with co-host Jeff Goodman at 10:30! Past guests have included
Karen Grassle, Dottie Burman, Neil Sedaka, Tom Paxton, October Project
and Housewives on Prozac. Read all about the show and Sunday's guests
at http://www.davesgoneby.org/
.
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.
MONDAY - JUNE 25th
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE MONDAY AT STOCKTON INN
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE continues on Monday, June 25th 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 25th include Jeffrey Fiorello, Frank Lentz, Jennine
Babo, Art Mattei, AJ Tyndale, and more to be announced. Only $8 cover/$10
minimum.
"BREAST IN SHOW" BENEFIT MONDAY JUNE 25th WITH ANDERSON & ROGERS
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 at HELEN'S RESTAURANT,
CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
). Scheduled to appear on Monday June 25th are Leslie Anderson and
Jay Rogers. 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
FUTURE EVENTS
CABARET CONCERT SERIES IN MILWAUKEE CONTINUES TUESDAY JUNE 26TH
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 continues on Tuesday, June 26th, 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 lineup features Patriotic show with music of Irving Berlin
and George M. Cohan featuring CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals -
http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
) members Jeanne Scherkenbach (series hostess/producer) and Jimmy
Odom and also featuring soloists from Milwaukee's Florentine Opera
and singer/pianist (and Milwaukee nightclub icon) Bette Rogers. SEE
FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW070626Series.shtml
"BREAST IN SHOW" BENEFIT TUESDAY JUNE 26TH WITH JENSEN & MACDONALD
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 at HELEN'S RESTAURANT,
CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
). Scheduled to appear on Tuesday June 26th are Rick Jensen and Jeanne
MacDonald. 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
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, JUNE 26th
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/
.
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/
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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
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in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
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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
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place where they can be found by fans and search engines (Google,
etc.) alike. Your membership donations make this all possible.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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