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HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
ALL 2006-2007 MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRED THURSDAY JULY 5TH
CENTERSTAGE ANNOUNCES 2007-2008 SERIES
MACK & HOLLAND CONTINUE BRITISH CRUISE ON THE BATTERSEA BARGE
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE AUGUST 13th WITH LOADS OF TALENT
MONTHLY JAZZ VOCALISTS JAM SESSION IN HOLLYWOOD AUGUST 13th
TUESDAY CABARET CONCERT SERIES IN MILWAUKEE CONTINUES
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW WITH MARIEANN MERINGOLO
MODERN MAN TRIO RELEASES THIRD CD - ASSISTED LIVING - AUGUST 15th
WEDNESDAY JAZZARET AT THE TRIAD FEATURES FRANCESCA AMARI
JAZZ SINGER/PIANIST PATTI WICKS AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
DAVID PELLEGRENE HOSTS NO COVER CABARET WITH TYLER RAMAGE
SHOW ADDED FOR 3GIRLS3 BACHRACH SHOW AT DAVENPORT'S
TOMMY FEMIA IS JUDY ONE NIGHT ONLY IN AUGUST AT MAMA'S
THE WHITE GIRLS AT DILLON'S WITH NEW SHOW FOR THE LAST TIME
JEFF HARNAR IS "DANCING IN THE DARK" IN PALM BEACH
RICK SKYE, BRINGS "A SLICE O' MINNELLI" TO NEW HOPE
COLM REILLY BRINGS ORBISON SHOW TO BRADSTAN AUGUST 19th
JERSEY BOYS AND AVENUE Q CASTS JOIN FOR BENEFIT AUGUST 20th
MINDY'S MONDAYS AUGUST 20th AT CORNELIA STREET
"FOUR BY FOUR" MATCHES LYRICISTS WITH SONGWRITERS ON AUGUST 20th
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY AUGUST 21st
SING FOR YOUR SUPPER: THE CASE OF THE DYING DIVAS AUGUST 25th
LOST SOCIETY TO FEATURE CHELSEA PLUMLEY ON AUGUST 29th
CABARET CARES AUGUST 30th SHOW FEATURES PETER MAC IN JUDY AND ME
SYLVIA BROOKS AT THE JAZZ BAKERY AUGUST 30TH
"DRUNK WITH LOVE CD RELEASE CONCERT AUGUST 30th
PITTSBURGH CABARET SERIES OPENS WITH STEVEN SCHWARTZ/LEE LESSACK
LINDA LAVIN AT BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND IN SEPTEMBER
TODAY'S TOP STORY
CENTERSTAGE ANNOUNCES 2007-2008 SERIES
The CenterStage Singers & Songwriters Series, featuring songs from
Broadway, Jazz & American Songbook, has announced their upcoming performance
schedule, to be presented at OSHER MARIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (200
North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA - 415-444-8088 - http://www.Marinjcc.org/
). Subscription tickets for all performances have already gone on
sale. All shows are at 8:00 pm. The show schedule is as follows:
Saturday, October 6th, 2007, Jason Graee in "Graae's
Anatomy." His solo show, "Coup de Graae!" won the 2006 New York
Nightlife Award, Bistro Award, and was listed in TimeOut NY's Top
10 Cabaret shows of the year. His new show "Graae's Anatomy" will
include Jason's somewhat twisted and humorous take on songs by John
Bucchino , Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Johnny Mercer and more.
Joining Jason will be CenterStage's all time favorite musical director
Alex Rybek.
Saturday, February 9th, 2008, Eric Comstock & Barbara
Fasano in "Two for the Road." One of New York City's most acclaimed
singer/pianists Eric Comstock and award-winning pop/jazz singer
Barbara Fasano make their CenterStage debut with the West Coast
premiere of their first joint show, "Two For the Road." These two
cabaret stars have received individual acclaim in clubs and concert
halls throughout the country. The duo of Comstock & Fasano were
2007 finalists for the Outstanding Cabaret Revue Award, and Barbara
the recipient of a 2007 Bistro award. The husband and wife team
will perform songs by other celebrated pairs such as Rodgers & Hart,
Kern & Fields, Ellington & Strayhorn, the Gershwins, Coleman & Leigh,
as well as Porter and Berlin.
Saturday, April 5th, 2008, Mary Cleere Haran in "I
Love Lyrics." As a San Francisco native, Mary's early performing
career included BEACH BLANKET BABYLON. Since then, she has followed
her passion for club-singing and brought her own witty, musically
sophisticated cabaret acts to such rooms as Rainbow & Stars, Michael's
Pub, The Russian Tea Room, The Algonquin, The Cinegrill, and The
Plush Room, as well as numerous other cabarets and concert halls
throughout the U.S. For the last decade, Mary Cleere Haran has been
unanimously adored by critics, comparing her singing to Ella Fitzgerald,
Peggy Lee, Doris Day and Rosemary Clooney. Her new show pays tribute
to the great lyricists of the American Songbook.
Saturday, May 17th, 2008, Tony DeSare in "Swingin'
the Night Away" Back by popular demand, jazz musician and crooner
Tony, returns for an evening of swing, in the tradition of Frank
Sinatra and the next generation of jazz/cabaret/American songbook
greats such as Harry Connick, Jr. and John Pizzarelli. The young,
handsome singer, pianist and composer earned rave reviews for his
recent debut at the legendary Caf Carlyle. Come early for a free
dance lesson. The dance floor will be open throughout the performance!
All Four Events: $165 - see website for single ticket
sale information.
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HERE & THERE
One of the interesting pleasures of living in a city with a nearly-universal
mass transit system is trying to find the quickest and shortest routes
from point A to point B. And real New Yorkers don't carry subway maps
- except tucked away somewhere so that can help those one or two tourists
not carrying a subway map in full view. No, real New Yorkers plan
their route in advance, memorize it, and leave on their journey with
confidence and elan.
So, yesterday I had to travel from my apartment (Avenue
C and 10th Street) to BUTTERFIELD 8 RESTAURANT at 5 East 38th Street.
It was easy to deduce that the club was just off Fifth Avenue (the
E/W numbers start at zero at Fifth Avenue) and on the north side
of the street (odd numbers are on the north side of streets - streets
generally run E-W). So far so good. But there is no subway on Fifth
Avenue - the closest lines are on Sixth or Lexington Avenues. I
could have gone on the Sixth Avenue Line to 34th or 42nd, but yesterday
the Dominican Day Parade was on Sixth Avenue (real New Yorkers keep
track of these things) so I opted for the Lex line - exiting at
the 42nd Street/Grand Central Station. So far so good.
But even real New Yorkers occasionally have to face
a moment of truth - exiting from the subway. And at Grand Central
you are confronted with a myriad of ways to exit, sometimes through
long passageways that twist and turn. Thus it was that when I got
on the street I was totally disorientated. But, wanting to appear
confident and in control (a facade that all real New Yorkers employ)
I walked to Fifth Avenue - or at least what I perceived as Fifth
Avenue. For some strange reason, Fifth Avenue looked a lot like
Lexington Avenue - both streets are southbound streets. And where
was the famous NYC Public Library? I turned and proceeded in the
opposite direction - no longer with the look of confidence and control
- more like panic. I checked my watch - showtime was in 3 minutes.
I stopped again - things didn't feel right. I turned around and
started to walk in my original direction and turned, expecting to
see Grand Central Station behind me. But it was gone! Then I realized
it was across the street from the station! I had exited on the south
side of the street, completely turned around by the maze of passageways
I had followed!
Thus it was that I arrived at BUTTERFIELD 8 a full
15 minutes late, just as Caroline Lee Jones started to sing "Take
the A Train." Yea, right - if I had taken the A train I would be
in Harlem right now. Bad advice, Carolyn. Her next number? Had she
changed her set list as a way of chiding me for my late arrival
by singing "I Didn't Know What Time It Was"?
By the way, the show was great - Ms. Jones has great
style and great vocals. I wish she had sung a little more, talked
a little more and let the band play a little less, but its jazz.
I'm afraid I'm the type of guy who loves the vocals and the lyrics,
and really doesn't go to shows to hear a bass player or drummer
doing 5 minute solos turns. By the way, what does a chart look like
for a drum solo?
Oh, and BUTTERFIELD 8? (it gets its name from the
old-style phone numbering system - BU8-5000, etc.) What an elegant
space. The music room is not large - seating maybe 40 or so. But
it is an intimate space well suited for cabaret-jazz performance.
But the restaurant usually rents the space for private parties -
almost every day - for businesses in the area to hold after-work
gatherings. Saturday and Sunday nights are the only times the room
is really available. Trudi Mann's Fabulous Sunday Brunch Open Mic
shows are here every week. And thank you, Trudi, for discovering
and rescuing my little iPod shuffle which I left forgotten on my
table after the show.
As someone wrote recently (OK, it was in John Hoglund's AFTER DARK
column) a door closes and another door opens. RITA MAE'S (531 Hudson
Street, NYC - 212-929-3343 - http://www.rubyfruitnyc.com/
) has already opened as an neat replacement for the recently closed
ROSE'S TURN, with some of the same staff and the addition of food
service. Now I hear that, neatly replacing DANNY'S in midtown (which
closed in January), PURNIMA DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC -
TKTS: 646-491-0987 - http://www.purnimarestaurant.com/
) is once more opening its 90-seat cabaret room, with MAC VP and CABARET
EXCHANGE editor Scott Barbarino as booking manager. Scott was booking
manager here three years ago, and after he left the management became
so chaotic that I no longer would set foot in the place. Official
opening will be in October, but there is a show there this Saturday
night at 9:00 pm (see the chronological listings below for details)
if you want to check it out. Like DANNY'S and the also closed HELEN'S,
food is available.
And there comes word of the possibility of a third
new cabaret/jazz room opening in NYC before the end of the year.
Stay tuned. Looks like of the "doom" prophets may be wrong after
all (and expectedly so).
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As usual, I have a lot more to say but no more time - I sort of got
carried away with the news section and used up all my news items into
September (and now I have about a dozen September items for the Thursday
issue, plus any new August stuff that comes in (some folks wait until
3 days before the show date - often too late to make it into the newsletter.)
So, enough for this issue - more on Thursday.
PICKS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD IN NYC CABARET
As cabaret here in NYC moves into the "August Doldrums" I had just
a little difficulty picking out cabaret shows that I have seen and
liked that are happening this week - remember, my picks are only from
shows seen, not heard about. In fact there a few shows I plan to see
this week for the very first time and some might get onto this list
next week.
TONIGHT - MONDAY AUGUST 13th:
BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) - 10:30 pm - Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY is here every Monday night,
with open-mic and a mixed bag of great, not so great and never-will-be-great
talent taking turns on stage. I haven't been there in a while - I
get up at 6:00 am on Mondays to write the newsletter and by 10:30
pm I am usually back home, but it remains one of the hottest weekly
events in town.
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) - 7:00 pm - Singer/pianist Chris Barrett brings his new show "CHRIS
BARRETT....by request" to for one night only. Using his resources
from over 30 years performing as a saloon singer and pianist, Chris
Barrett, via e-mail, has solicited and received requests of favorite
songs from his fans from which he has constructed his newest show.
A great entertainer.
TUESDAY AUGUST 14th:
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM - 7:OO pm - The legendary Annie Ross - need
I say more? I have seen this jazz/cabaret icon several times (the
show changes weekly) - she was one of the originators of the "vocalese"
style. Vocalists from all over the world flock to hear her performances.
Not to be missed, instead to be savored like a fine vintage wine.
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM - 9:30 pm - A gal who titles
her shows with the same creativity she uses in preparing them, Mychelle
Colleary is back with a new one: "August Is Romance Awareness Month."
Forget about her awards and accolades from press and audiences -
go to hear her simply because she is one of the best vocalists in
town, with some of the most interesting takes on music and life.
You will be entertained - no, I'll say it better: You will be overwhelmed.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 15th:
THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2511 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) - From 9:00 pm to midnight, Scott Barbarino presents Jazzaret -
sort of an open-mic for jazz, with the Barry Levitt Trio and comic
Diana Lorge, plus a special guest artist - this week it is Francesca
Amari. Who could ask for anything more?
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM - 7:30 pm - The award-winning
trio Modern Man, in conjunction with Inverted Turtle Records will
release their third outrageously funny recording, "Assisted Living,"
presented by Jamie deRoy & friends. The new CD features 12 original
tracks by David Buskin, Rob Carlson and George Wurzbach. I've already
listened to the CD and the songs are truly a riot - with typical
Modern Man parody, word games and puns. The show should be just
a much fun!
THURSDAY AUGUST 16th:
DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) - 6:00 pm - SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX with Broadway Musical Maven
Seth Rudetsky. His guest interviewee hasn't been announced yet, but
this show is always fantastic - and all proceeds go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY
FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
)
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM - 7:30 pm - Jazz singer/pianist
Patti Wicks is performing for one night only so here's your chance
to catch some jazz that stresses the lyric not just the harmonies
- the way I feel jazz should be presented. She's not just "a member
of the band" - she is the band, since she's at the piano with just
a bass as back up. A true treat - don't miss her.
FRIDAY AUGUST 17th:
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) - 10:30 pm - Brandon Cutrell hosts AFTER PARTY, a free-wheeling
open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and Cabaret, Ray Fellman at
the piano and Lisa Asher and others serving up drinks and taking turns
at the mic. For some strange reason I find myself there nearly every
Friday night. Oh, and if you are a member of AA, stay away. The beers,
cocktails and shots flow freely here. Guest performer this week is
Telly Leung, currently appearing in RENT.
SATURDAY AUGUST 18th:
DON'T TELL MAMA - 8:30 pm - POOLE PARTY with hosts Ron Poole and Darlene
Violette and some of the funniest guys and gals in the standup comedy
world and Sidney Myer too! You will usually find me here at one or
both of these shows. The jokes a sometimes old, sometimes new, sometimes
"borrowed" and sometimes a lighter shade of blue. But everyone has
fun, including the bald guy in the front row that only laughs when
Michael Brill is at the mic.
DON'T TELL MAMA - 11:00 pm - Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia
returns with his wildly popular, after-theater show "Judy Garland
LIVE!", for this one night only in August, with David Maiocco at the
piano. Each show features a special guest performer from cabaret,
comedy or Broadway. If you have actually ever seen Judy Garland perform
live you will be blown away by Tommy's impersonation. If you haven't
seen Judy Garland perform live, come to this show and you will see
as close to the real thing as is humanly possible. You will come away
a believer. No one does it better!
Now this is all just a sampling, and just lists shows and/or performers
I have actually seen and enjoyed - there are another few dozen shows
in town I haven't seen that probably would be listed if I had!
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OUR CHAT BOARD SPONSOR THIS WEEK
MARCUS SIMEONE'S DEBUT CD RELEASE SET FOR SEPTEMBER
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 in late August 2007, with the official release
to be celebrated at THE BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and
Broadway, NYC) as part of the weekly "Any Wednesday" series. See http://www.marcussimeone.com/
for more information and sound-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/
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"FOUR BY FOUR" MATCHES LYRICISTS WITH SONGWRITERS
Four of NYC's cabaret favorites (and best friends) join forces on
two nights in August to sing their favorite songs by their favorite
lyricists. It all takes place at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Monday August 20th at 7:00 pm and again on Sunday August 26th
at 7:00 pm. Enjoy Jon Delfin singing the lyrics of Johnny Mercer,
Gerta Grunen singing the lyrics of Jerry Herman, Aaron Morishita singing
the lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II and Carol Shedlin singing the lyrics
of E.Y. Harburg. It is a grand summertime celebration of great American
lyricists ... with a bonus of some songs penned by writers with only
a single opus to their credit. $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
DON'T TELL MAMA NAMED BEST CABARET IN NYC BY BACK STAGE READERS
Back Stage Magazine - the premier national show business publication
known as The Actor's Resource - published their first-ever "Best Of
New York" Readers' Poll in their July 26th, 2006 issue and DON'T TELL
MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) was voted The Best Cabaret Space In New York. Writes BACK STAGE:
"Conveniently nestled along Manhattan's Restaurant Row, DON'T TELL
MAMA has been one of the city's most popular cabarets since its founding
in 1982." And now, ZAGAT & NY1-TV, in January 2007 calls DON'T TELL
MAMA "delicious camp!" and "always fun!" Your fun place for cabaret
and piano bar - open seven nights a week from 4:00 pm to 2:00 am (and
sometimes even later!). See the website for the full schedule of events.
MODERN MAN TRIO RELEASES THIRD CD - ASSISTED LIVING - AUGUST 15th
The award-winning trio Modern Man, in conjunction with Inverted Turtle
Records will release their third outrageously funny recording, "Assisted
Living," on Wednesday, August 15th, with as special performance at
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on that date at 7:30 pm presented by Jamie deRoy & friends. The
new CD features 12 original tracks by David Buskin, Rob Carlson and
George Wurzbach and will include "Folk Music in The Nude," "My Money
and Me Broke Up," and "Your Puppy." SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070815ModernMan.shtml
METROPOLITAN ROOM NOW IN 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: Chris Barrett, Coleen Sexton, Annie Ross,
Mychelle Colleary, Jimmy James, Modern Man, Jimmy James, Patty Wicks,
Grady Stone and more. See http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
for complete schedule of events.
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OUR REGULAR HOME PAGE SIDE-BAR ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK
PAUL L. MARTIN RELEASES DEBUT STUDIO CD
London cabaret icon Paul L Martin has released his debut studio album,
"Bein" Green." Accompanied by Richard Link on piano and featuring
guest performer Regina Kelly, the 10-track album includes: "My Funny
Valentine," "Yes, But is it Art?" "New York State of Mind," "Shiver
Me Timbers" and "Bein" Green." The CD is available at http://www.millionthmuse.com/
.
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for just $25 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! 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). Click
on the button marked BANNER INFO at the top of every page on the website
for details on all sizes, styles and specs. Those running ads also
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.
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. Events advertised on the website will be mentioned in every
MONDAY issue, and events offering discounts to members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE are mentioned in every MIDWEEK issue.
CABARET NEWS - EVENTS IN THE WEEKS TO COME
TONIGHT MONDAY AUGUST 13th
MACK & HOLLAND CONTINUE BRITISH CRUISE ON THE BATTERSEA BARGE
Karen Mack & Michael Holland take their skills and talents, and their
award winning juke-box show "Blend-o-Matic" to London this month for
8 shows on board the BATTERSEA BARGE (Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane,
London - 020 7498 004 - http://www.batterseabarge.com/ ). Additional
shows are scheduled for Mondays August 13th, Tuesday August 14th (special
"All 70s" Show), and Thursday & Friday, August 16th & 17th. All shows
are at 8:00 pm. For reservations & information see http://www.strikeuptheband.co.uk
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE AUGUST 13th WITH LOADS OF TALENT
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE is back at BOB EGAN'S COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
AT THE NEW HOPE INN (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-5221
- http://www.thecosmopolitanclub.com/
) on Monday, August 13 at 7:30 pm. The show usually features 6 to
10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area. Performers scheduled for the
13th are Susie Shaddy, John Primerano, Devon Neubauer, Jane Arthur,
Michael Traupman, Pam Linkin, Chris Howatt (from Boulevard East) and
special guest Leslie Orofino. Only $10 cover/$10 minimum.
MONTHLY JAZZ VOCALISTS JAM SESSION IN HOLLYWOOD AUGUST 13th
Shirlee Kong will be hosting a Monthly Jazz Vocalists Jam Session
at the HOLLYWOOD STUDIO BAR & GRILL (6122 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood,
CA - 323-466-9917 - http://www.hstudiobarandgrill.com/)
starting on Monday, August 13th from 7:30 pm. to 10:30 pm. She is
inviting all jazz vocalists and musicians to drop by, and she will
attempt to give an opportunity to each to perform 2 or 3 songs (depending
on the turnout). Please bring your sheet music in your key. Jazz pianist
Cengiz Yaltkaya will accompany. Other musicians are welcomed to sit
in. There is a $5 cover. Dolores Petersen is in charge of promotion
for the club's jazz events. Call for reservations if you plan on having
dinner.
TUESDAY AUGUST 14th
TUESDAY CABARET CONCERT SERIES IN MILWAUKEE CONTINUES
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. The series continues
on Tuesday, August 14th, 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 show on the 14th is "A Night of Opera and Operetta," featuring
Jeanne Scherkenbach and Lyric Opera of Chicago colleagues, accompanied
by series pianist Jamie Johns. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW070626Series.shtml
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 15th
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW WITH MARIEANN MERINGOLO
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 August 15th: Marieann Meringolo.
Future performers include Nancy Sterns (August 22nd), Steve Ross (August
29th), Milla Ilieva (September 5th), Jack Donohue (September 19th),
Leslie Orofino (September 26th), Judy Kuhn (October 3rd), Linda Kosut
(October 17th), Cynthia Crane (October 24th), Andrea Burns (November
7th), Barbara Rosene (October 31st), Betsy Ann Faiella (January 2nd).
No reservations taken. No cover.
MODERN MAN TRIO RELEASES THIRD CD - ASSISTED LIVING - AUGUST 15th
The award-winning trio Modern Man, in conjunction with Inverted Turtle
Records will release their third outrageously funny recording, "Assisted
Living," on Wednesday, August 15th, with as special performance at
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on that date at 7:30 pm presented by Jamie deRoy & friends. The
new CD features 12 original tracks by David Buskin, Rob Carlson and
George Wurzbach and will include "Folk Music in The Nude," "My Money
and Me Broke Up," and "Your Puppy." SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070815ModernMan.shtml
WEDNESDAY JAZZARET AT THE TRIAD FEATURES FRANCESCA AMARI
Scott Barbarino presents "Jazzaret" at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street,
NYC - 212-362-2511 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) every Wednesday night at 9:00 pm, featuring special guests and the
Barry Levitt Trio. Also featured is comedy mistress Dana Lorge. This
week Wednesday, August 15th, Scott will present Michigan cabaret vocalist
Francesca Amari. These guest performances are followed by open mic
& jazz jam. There is just a $5 cover and a 1-drink minimum.
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).
THURSDAY AUGUST 16th
JAZZ SINGER/PIANIST PATTI WICKS AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
Jazz singer/pianist will be performing for one night only on Thursday,
August 16th at 8:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). She is joined on stage by Andy Eulau on bass. In a jazz marketplace
saturated with singer/pianists, Patti Wicks stands apart. She is a
pianist with a highly personal style of playing and a singer with
an instantly recognizable voice. Her superior musicianship, impeccable
taste and singular ability to dig deep inside the meaning of a lyric
have earned her the respect of her fellow jazz musicians, the unqualified
praise of jazz critics, and the admiration of a constantly expanding
audience of devoted fans. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC080816Wicks.shtml
DAVID PELLEGRENE HOSTS NO COVER CABARET WITH TYLER RAMAGE
David Pellegrene will host another 'NO COVER CABARET" event tonight,
Thursday August 9th at 8:00 pm at UNCLE CHARLIE'S (139 East 45th Street
2nd Floor, NYC - 212-661-9097 - http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
) featuring Tyler Ramage. Upcoming performers: August 23rd, Blythe
Gruda. These free shows, with David serving as musical director, present
newcomers and established performers alike on Thursday nights at the
club. There is no cover and no minimum - and for the performers, no
room charge! You are invited to drop by tonight for the show and the
free buffet afterwards. David is at the piano Thursdays through Saturdays
from 9:00 pm if you wish to arrange for a future performance slot.
SHOW ADDED FOR 3GIRLS3 BACHRACH SHOW AT DAVENPORT'S
3Girls3 (Heather Moran, Marymonica Thomas and Gail Becker) have added
another date to their sold-out run of "Back to Bacharach" at DAVENPORT'S
(1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
). The new date is Thursday, August 16th and showtime is 8:00 pm.
The show is a zany and exciting celebration of the music of Burt Bacharach.
Although Heather Moran, Gail Becker and Marymonica Thomas are professional
solo performers, their unique arrangements and beautiful three part
harmonies make this show one that should not be missed. The girls
take classic Burt Bacharach songs and give them an extraordinary twist
with fresh new arrangements, many arranged by critically acclaimed
Chicago and Off Broadway composer and lyricist Jon Steinhagen. Steve
Carson serves as musical director for the show. There is an $18 cover
plus 2-drink minimum.
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT ON THE WEBSITE
If you are planning on running a banner for your show or CD, be sure
to place your order well in advance. Banners are available in three
sizes and are priced accordingly. I limit the number of banner ads
to 25 per week and home-page side-bar ads to 5 per week. Please let
me know if you wish to reserve space and for which weeks (banners
run from Sunday through Saturday). Just go to the website and click
on the button BANNER INFO for prices and details. Performers running
banners get a special listing for their show or other cabaret-related
item in every MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching nearly
2,500 subscribers.
FRIDAY AUGUST 17th
JEFF HARNAR IS "DANCING IN THE DARK" IN PALM BEACH
Singer Jeff Harnar returns to THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155
Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100 - http://www.thecolonypalmbeach.com/
) with "Dancing in the Dark," a potpourri of standards that will include
selections from his current PS Classics recording of the same title.
Shows are on Fridays & Saturdays at 8:30 pm, August 17th & 18th, 24th
& 25th, and 31st & September 1st. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSOUTH070901Harnar.shtml
AFTER PARTY FRIDAY WITH GUEST TELLY LEUNG
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 guest this week Friday,
August 17th is Telly Leung, currently appearing on Broadway in RENT.
There is no cover charge and no minimum.
SATURDAY AUGUST 18th
RICK SKYE, BRINGS "A SLICE O' MINNELLI" TO NEW HOPE
New York's multi-award winning Rick Skye is bringing his valentine
to Ms. Show Biz to BOB EGAN'S COSMOPOLITAN CLUB AT THE NEW HOPE INN
(6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-5221 - http://www.thecosmopolitanclub.com/
) on Saturday, August 18th at 8:00 pm. Winner of the Award for "Best
Achievement in Performance" at this year's Dublin Theatre Festival,
the 2006 MAC Award (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) for
Best Impersonator and the BACKSTAGE BISTRO AWARD, Broadway veteran
Rick Skye has taken A SLICE O' MINNELLI, from New York to Chicago,
the Edinburgh Festival and to the Apollo Theatre in London's West
End. Displaying Liza's physical and vocal mannerisms along with a
smashing voice, Rick has created an outrageous show, a non-stop production
number tracing Liza's legendary career.
THE WHITE GIRLS AT DILLON'S WITH NEW SHOW FOR THE LAST TIME
THE WHITE GIRLS, featuring twins Paula and Tessa White with Nathan
Brewer as director, arranger, and performer, will be appearing for
one night only at PURNIMA DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - TKTS:
646-491-0987 - http://www.purnimarestaurant.com/
) with a new show, after numerous sold-out performances of their last
shows. Through songs and stories, these twin sisters, who appear to
have little in common, help us to see that we're all pretty much the
same. Performance is scheduled for Saturday, August 18th at 9:00 pm.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/
TOMMY FEMIA IS JUDY ONE NIGHT ONLY IN AUGUST AT MAMA'S
Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia returns to DON'T TELL MAMA
(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) with his wildly popular, after-theater show "Judy Garland LIVE!",
for one night only in August on Saturday the 18th at 11:00 pm. Tommy
is joined by David Maiocco at the piano. Each show features a special
guest performer from cabaret, comedy or Broadway - this show's guest
to be announced. There is a $20 cover, 2-drink minimum.
FUTURE EVENTS AUGUST
COLM REILLY BRINGS ORBISON SHOW TO BRADSTAN AUGUST 19th
Colm Reilly will present his critically Roy Orbison acclaimed show
COLM & ROY, with piano and back-up vocals only, at THE BRADSTAN
NANCY LAMOTT ROOM (Route 17B, White Lake, NY - 845-583-4114 - http://bradstancountryhotel.com/
) on Sunday August 19th, with performances at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. He is
joined by Rosalyn McClore at the piano with Traci Reynolds,and Benjie
Randall singing back-up vocals. There is a $35 cover charge, which
includes 1 drink.
JERSEY BOYS AND AVENUE Q CASTS JOIN FOR BENEFIT AUGUST 20th
Cast members for the touring companies of two Tony Award Winning musicals,
AVENUE Q and JERSEY BOYS, are joining forces one night only to raise
funds for The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation and Broadway Cares/Equity
Fights AIDS on Monday August 20th at 7:30 pm at the POST STREET THEATRE
(450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-273-1620 - http://www.poststreettheatre.com/
). This exclusive "One Night Only Cabaret" event feature cast members
from these Broadway shows performing song selections of their own
choice to present an evening of upbeat, high-energy music and comedy.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSF070820JerseyQ.shtml
NEXT "MINDY'S MONDAYS" AUGUST 20th AT CORNELIA STREET
Mindy Cassle produces "Mindy's Mondays" semi-monthly at CORNELIA STREET
CAFE (29 Cornelia Street, NYC - 212-989-9319 - http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com/
) and on Monday August 20th at 6:15 pm, she will present "Family Times"
a fun-filled evening of music and comedy that focuses on the affect
"Family" and "Time" issues can have on us all. Mindy's guests are
Ray Rosato, Debbie Feinstein, Heidi Dotterer, Jaime Sheedy, PJ Cirino,
Peter Ego, with Don Slovin on drums. Musical director is Bill Waldinger.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070820Mindy.shtml
"FOUR BY FOUR" MATCHES LYRICISTS WITH SONGWRITERS ON AUGUST 20th
Four of NYC's cabaret favorites (and best friends) join forces on
two nights in August to sing their favorite songs by their favorite
lyricists. It all takes place at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Monday August 20th at 7:00 pm and again on Sunday August 26th
at 7:00 pm. Enjoy Jon Delfin singing the lyrics of Johnny Mercer,
Gerta Grunen singing the lyrics of Jerry Herman, Aaron Morishita singing
the lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II and Carol Shedlin singing the lyrics
of E.Y. Harburg. It is a grand summertime celebration of great American
lyricists ... with a bonus of some songs penned by writers with only
a single opus to their credit. $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY AUGUST 21st
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, August 21st 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/
.
SING FOR YOUR SUPPER: THE CASE OF THE DYING DIVAS AUGUST 25th
Bradford Thacker and Judith Dunbar-Hines of the Chicago Department
of Cultural Affairs present "Sing for Your Supper: The Case of the
Dying Divas" on Saturday, August 25th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the
ESSEX INN (800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL - 312-939-2800 -
http://essexinn.reachlocal.net/
). The show features several premier Chicago cabaret performers including
Beckie Menzie, Suzanne Petri, Kat Taylor, Mary Monica Thomas and Audrey
Morris, who join in solving a murder mystery: Who is killing these
beautiful songbirds? Dinner, show and a glass of wine: $49.95 + tax/gratuity
per person. (Ask about the murder mystery weekend hotel package.)
LOST SOCIETY TO FEATURE CHELSEA PLUMLEY ON AUGUST 29th
THE LOST SUPPER, a monthly soiree at LOST SOCIETY (697 Wandsworth
Rd, Clapham, London, UK - 020 7652 6526 - http://www.lostsociety.co.uk/
) will feature Chelsea Plumley on Wednesday August 29th at 8:30 pm.
You are invited to dine in the sumptuous surroundings of the Crystal
ballroom whilst accompanied by live jazz with Regina Kelly & Tom Donald,
then sit back as the headlining cabaret act takes to the stage to
top off a classy, unique dining experience. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsEUR070829Plumley.shtml
CABARET CARES AUGUST 30th SHOW FEATURES PETER MAC IN JUDY AND ME
"Cabaret Cares," the hit benefit series, continues on Thursday August
30th 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 cabaret performer Peter Mac in his hit one man show "Judy and
Me." The show is performed and written by Peter Mac, and tells the
story of his life, growing up in a homophobic town on Long Island.
It also deals with the abuse he experience during that time and how
his love for Judy Garland got him through the rough spots. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070830Cares.shtml
SYLVIA BROOKS AT THE JAZZ BAKERY AUGUST 30TH
After several smashing engagements at STERLING'S in Studio City, Sylvia
Brooks is making her debut performance at the fabulous JAZZ BAKERY
(3233 Helms Avenue, Culver City, CA - 310-271-9039 - http://www.jazzbakery.com/
), with two new shows, on Thursday August 30th at 8:00 and 9:30 pm.
Under the musical direction of Tom Garvin, with staging by Jon Engstrom,
and lighting design by Keith Endo, Ms. Brooks will bring to life her
new concert performance of Fashionably Later ... an evening of song.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsLA070830Brooks.shtml
"DRUNK WITH LOVE CD RELEASE CONCERT AUGUST 30th
Terese Genecco and The Jack Costanzo "Little Big Band" will be appearing
at M BAR (1253 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA - 323-856-0036 - http://www.mbarhollywood.com/
) on Thursday, August 30th at 8:00 pm with "DRUNK WITH LOVE: A TRIBUTE
TO FRANCES FAYE!" in a special CD release concert. The "Little Big
Band" features Jack Costanzo on Latin Percussion, Mike Greensill on
piano, Rene Camacho on Bass, Mikey Holguin on Drums, Rich Armstrong
on Trumpet, Fil Lorenz on Tenor Sax and Max Perkoff on Trombone. This
show made its world premiere in San Francisco, where it opened at
the New Conservatory Theatre Center in July 2005, and ran for five
consecutive weeks, before moving to New York City for multiple engagements.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsLA070830Terese.shtml
PITTSBURGH CABARET SERIES OPENS WITH STEVEN SCHWARTZ/LEE LESSACK
Cabaret Pittsburgh kicks off its 2007/2008 season of national artists
with a double-bill of Stephen Schwartz, Carnegie Mellon University
alum and composer of the hit Broadway musical "Wicked," along with
his Los Angeles colleague, cabaret artist and entrepreneur, Lee Lessack.
Both artists will perform individually and together on Friday, August
31st in the symphony room of the THE RENAISSANCE PITTSBURGH HOTEL
(107 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, PA - tkts: 412-394-3353 - http://www.proartstickets.org/
) at 7:30 and 9:30 pm. They will also participate in a two-part master
class on September 1st which begins with Schwartz in the morning,
followed by lunch-by-lottery, and Lessack in the afternoon. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsPADC070831Pittsb.shtml
FUTURE EVENTS SEPTEMBER AND BEYOND
LINDA LAVIN AT BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND IN SEPTEMBER
TONY Award-winner Linda Lavin will appear at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th
Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) on Monday & Tuesday, September 3rd & 4th, as part of the BROADWAY
AT BIRDLAND series presented by Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com.
The series features top Broadway stars and theater songwriters performing
at the legendary jazz club. Ms. Lavin will be joined by Billy Stritch
on piano, John Brown on bass and Steve Bakunas on drums. Her concert
will also include songs ranging from Gershwin to Maltby & Shire; Dave
Frishberg to Trisha Yearwood. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070903Lavin.shtml
2007 NEW YORK CABARET CONVENTION NOVEMBER 5th THROUGH 8th
The 2007 NY MABEL MERCER CABARET CONVENTIONS returns to the FREDERICK
P. ROSE HALL (Columbus Circle, Broadway at 60th Street, NYC - CenterCharge:
212-721-6500 - http://www.jazzatlincolncenter.org/
) for four nights, Monday through Thursday, November 5th through 8th.
Tickets are now on sale and available at the box office or CenterCharge.
Ticket prices vary - see the website (http://www.mabelmercer.org/
) for full details. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071108Mercer.shtml
BROADWAY UNPLUGGED SHOW SET FOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 19th
The critically acclaimed concert of all Broadway music performed without
microphones "Broadway Unplugged" will take place this year on Monday
November 19th at 8:00 pm at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC
- 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
). Created, written and produced by Scott Siegel, the annual event
always features top stars of Broadway. This year's performers to be
announced in the fall. Tickets are now available via TicketMaster
at 212-307-4100, www.ticketmaster.com, and (after July 16th) at THE
TOWN HALL box office. See http://www.siegelpresents.com/
for further details.
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
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