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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #070807 - Thursday,
August 23, 2007
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HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX TONIGHT WITH KEVIN CHAMBERLIN
THE LIAR SHOW TONIGHT AT TIME OUT NY LOUNGE
DAVID PELLEGRENE HOSTS NO COVER CABARET TONIGHT WITH BLYTHE GRUDA
ALL 2006-2007 MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRED THURSDAY JULY 5th 2007
STEVEN BRINBERG IS SIMPLY BARBRA AT THE PLUSH ROOM
MAUREEN McGOVERN AT COSMOPOLITAN CLUB THIS WEEKEND
BRIAN PETERSON & ANTHONY SEARS IN JUST SING AT LE CHAT NOIR!
TRISH, HANS & PHIL SING JAZZ INTERPRETATIONS OF POP SONGS
POOLE PARTY IN 10TH YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS ON SATURDAYS
GREGORY PORTER SINGS THE SONGS OF NAT KING COLE AND MORE
"FOUR BY FOUR" MATCHES LYRICISTS WITH SONGWRITERS ON AUGUST 26th
TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC FOR SINGERS SUNDAY BRUNCH
THE IRIDIUM JAZZ BRUNCH SUNDAY FEATURES CARRIE JACKSON
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY FEATURES JEROME KERN TRIBUTE
NO SALON SUNDAYS ON AUGUST 26th
THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY COMEDY HOUR SUNDAY WITH DAZZLING STARS
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE AUGUST 20th WITH LOADS OF TALENT
CABARET CARES AUGUST SHOW FEATURES PETER MAC IN JUDY AND ME
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th
3 SWINGIN' TENORS PERFORM IN NATICK SEPTEMBER 7th
JAMES HAMMEL AT METROPOLITAN ROOM SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8th
SHARON McNIGHT AND CAST OF MAMA MIA IN CABARET BENEFIT
METROPOLITAN ROOM WELCOMES BACK MARILYN MAYE
JOHN ABERNATHY SINGS JUST AN OLD SWEET SONG OR TWO
JESSEL AT THE STEINWAY AT THE STEINWAY SEPTEMBER 15th
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2nd, there will be no CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE issue sent out for that
date. Instead there will be a combined MID-WEEK issue sent out either
Wednesday the 4th or Thursday the 5th.
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HERE & THERE
It is amazing how many news items I received over the past few days
- I am only able to cover the releases received through September
15th in this issue - I'll try to get caught up through the 30th of
September on Monday. Today we have items about cabaret events in San
Francisco, New Hope PA, New Orleans, Natick MA, Los Angeles, Hull
MA, Chicago and more - in addition to a number of items about events
in NYC. Because of the large number of items received, we can only
use news of event just once, so we try not to get too far ahead in
the news as well - I'm not going to include an October item unless
it is a major event until about mid-September.
There are a few exceptions to the "just once" rule
- if the event is advertised on the website it will be repeated
in each MONDAY issue of the newsletter, and if the event offers
a discount to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE it will be included
in the DISCOUNTS section of each MID-WEEK issue of the newsletter.
We also include at least once each week those regular (monthly,
weekly, etc.) events with guests who change each performance, like
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX, BOB EGAN'S MONDAY SHOWCASE and the like.
And major benefits where ALL proceeds are given to the charity named
will be mentioned in every issue as well as major cabaret events
like cabaret festivals and galas.
My suggestion is to check over each issue before sending
me a note asking why your item did not appear in a particular issue
- it happened 4 times after the Monday issue went out, and each
time I referred the writer to the issue of last week Thursday where
the items were included.
I took my friend Daniel to check out RITA MAE'S (531 Hudson Street,
NYC - 212-929-3343 - http://www.rubyfruitnyc.com/
) on Monday night, and we both had a great time. Stephen Bocchino
was at the piano with Kathy Kaefer serving and Jonathan Tomaselli
behind the bar - and both taking turns at the mic. By the way, all
three are actually veterans from the now closed HELEN'S, so not just
the former employees of the now closed ROSE'S TURN can be found here
- even Rick Collar (who actually was a bartender at the old 5 OAKS)
can be found here as well. By the way, we sampled the food here too
- I tried the Club Wrap (chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo)
and Daniel had the Coconut Fried Shrimp - both were delectable. The
items on the snack menu in the piano bar are reasonably priced - burger
& fries for $10, for example (a welcome fact given my "summer" budget).
I recognized many familiar faces at the bar and at the tables - and
even Gaylin English, another HELEN'S veteran, dropped by for a while.
Great fun, and those who get shouldered aside at other open-mic spots
around town will find this nightspot very singer friendly!
The fall schedules from the clubs are beginning to come in - I will
try to put together a rundown of some of the major shows at as many
clubs as I get schedules from in the Monday issue. Please note that
- as announced at the top of this issue - there will be only one issue
the week of September 2nd - no MONDAY issue (Monday is LABOR DAY that
week, which contrary to its name means no labor that day unless you
work in retail sales). I will attempt to put out the MID-WEEK issue
on Wednesday instead of Thursday that week.
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MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) has announced the candidates
for the five open seats on its 2007-2008 MAC Board of Directors. The
newly elected Directors will sit on the Board along with the Directors
whose terms expire next year. These include Scott Barbarino, Hector
Coris, Cynthia Crane, Kevin Kennison, Peter Leavy, Sidney Myer, and
Ricky Ritzel. Candidates for the empty seats are: Jan Grossberg*,
Deborah Held, Ruth Kurtzman*, Joseph Macchia, Eric Pickering and Peter
Rapanaro (* incumbent). Retiring members, not seeking reelection are
Gregory Kennell and Richard Skipper. Ballots will be mailed to all
current members of MAC on the weekend of August 25th to be returned
before September 20th. The names of the newly elected Directors will
be announced at the MAC Annual Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September
25th at 6:00 pm (location to be announced.)
By the way, if you are planning on entering your name
on the preliminary ballot for the 2008 MAC Awards, be sure to read
the new eligibility rules - especially the major changes on the
number of performances necessary to be a nominee. You have only
about 4 months left this year to complete the necessary number of
performances. For most performance categories, MAC members must
have given at least FIVE eligible performances within the eligibility
year (January 1st - December 31st, 2007). At least THREE of the
eligible performances must have taken place in the greater New York
Metropolitan area (within a 90-mile radius of New York City). Non-MAC
members must have had a total of at least FIVE eligible performances
in one or more MAC member clubs located in the greater New York
Metropolitan area. These are major changes to last year's requirements.
Check the MAC website (http://www.macnyc.com/
) for all details.
Well, now I must close off and get this newsletter on its way to you.
There have been a spate of new subscribers this past week - and from
all over the country, so the reason for the jump in numbers is hard
to explain. And, in spite of it being summer, visits to the website
are now averaging 7,000 unique readers per day instead of the usual
6,000 - nearly a 20% increase! We are very close to reaching the 300-member
mark, and hopefully we will surpass 300 by Labor Day (September 3rd).
I am making some plans for the fall myself, and look forward to your
comments and suggestions as we seek to do a better job of promoting
and supporting the art and the artists of cabaret.
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, in chronological
order where possible, and linked to a full article on the CABARET
NEWS page of the appropriate location on the website.
TONIGHT - THURSDAY AUGUST 23rd
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX TONIGHT WITH KEVIN CHAMBERLIN
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, Thursday,
August 23rd Seth's guest is Kevin Chamberlin, who will be starring
in the upcoming Broadway show THE RITZ (Seth also has a part in this
show). 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/
.
THE LIAR SHOW TONIGHT AT TIME OUT NY LOUNGE
The next episode of THE LIER SHOW takes place tonight at THE TIME
OUT NEW YORK LOUNGE (340 West 50th Street, NYC - 646-871-1730) at
10:00 pm. 4 storytellers, three true stories, one story a pack of
lies. If you guess the liar, you win a t-shirt. Storytellers are Joanna
Parsons, Ophira Eisenberg, Josh Lefkowitz, Tracy Rowland, with host
Andy Christie. Tickets are $5.
DAVID PELLEGRENE HOSTS NO COVER CABARET TONIGHT WITH BLYTHE GRUDA
David Pellegrene will host another 'NO COVER CABARET" event tonight,
Thursday August 23rd at 8:00 pm at UNCLE CHARLIE'S (139 East 45th
Street 2nd Floor, NYC - 212-661-9097 - http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
) featuring Blythe Gruda. Blythe is the understudy for Alice Ripley
in the new Abba musical Christina still in workshop. 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.
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 24th
"AT THE RITZ!" ON RADIO FRIDAYS AND ON STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
Regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can
now be heard on WVOF 88.5FM on Fridays from 4:00 to 6:00 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!
Friday 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.
STEVEN BRINBERG IS SIMPLY BARBRA AT THE PLUSH ROOM
As part of the Barbra Streisand 65th Birthday International Tour,
Steven Brinberg is Simply Barbra this weekend at THE EMPIRE PLUSH
ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800
- http://www.empireplushroom.com/
) Friday September 24th through Sunday September 2nd. The premier
Barbra, Steven Brinberg has performed to sell out crowds worldwide.
No one does Streisand better! Shows are Fridays & Saturdays, September
24th, 25th, 31st and September 1st at 8:00 pm and Sundays September
26th & 2nd at 7:00 pm. A two time Mac and Bistro award winner, Mr.
Brinberg's CD Simply Barbra Live in London is available on Jay Records.
Coming soon is a CD of duets featuring Kaye Ballard, Mimi Hines, Debbie
Gravitte, Karen Mason, and many others. Tickets are $35.
MAUREEN McGOVERN AT COSMOPOLITAN CLUB THIS WEEKEND
Maureen McGovern brings her show Gershwin Friends 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 Friday & Saturday, August 24th & 25th at 7:30 & 9:45 pm. She
is joined on stage by Jeffrey D. Harris, musical director. She will
perform classic gems and rare treasures by the Gershwin brothers including
favorites by their Contemporaries. Maureen McGovern's career, which
spans nearly 35 years, has earned her the reputation for being one
of America's most popular artists with a voice that defies categorization.
From a jazzy, warm register, Maureen glides easily into a crystalline
coloratura. There is a $40 cover charge plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
BRIAN PETERSON & ANTHONY SEARS IN JUST SING AT LE CHAT NOIR!
Songbird Sadie Shepherd (Brian Peterson) and her musical collaborator,
Ant (Anthony Sears) will present the world premiere of JUST SING!
at LE CHAT NOIR (715 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812
- http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com/
) for six performances only from August 24th through September 2nd.
This limited-engagement cabaret spectacular is chock full of your
favorite ditties, some new classics, and more than a few laughs, courtesy
of Miss Shepherd's impeccable comic timing and Ant's love of stiff
martinis. JUST SING marks the New Orleans debut for this pair of song
stylists. The show opens Friday, August 24th at 8:00 pm with a benefit
for the Mystic Krewe of Satyricon - tickets for this show, only, available
at 504-525-4498. Additional shows are Saturdays, August 25th & September
1st, Friday the 31st at 8:00 pm and Sundays, August 26th and September
2nd at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $26, which include a $5 bar credit.
TRISH, HANS & PHIL SING JAZZ INTERPRETATIONS OF POP SONGS
Trish, Hans & Phil - three voices, harmonies, and great jazz interpretations
of pop songs bring their novel approach to the classics to THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for two nights only, Friday & Saturday, August 24th & 25th at 8:00
pm. Trish, Hans and Phil are one of the most innovative and entertaining
groups from the Pacific Northwest today. In addition to their unique
and superb musicianship, they bring with them a joyous and exhilarating
sense of showmanship to the stage performing songs from Cole Porter
and the Gershwins to Lennon and McCartney. There is a $25 cover plus
a 2 beverage minimum.
SATURDAY - AUGUST 25th
POOLE PARTY IN 10TH YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS ON SATURDAYS
The Award-Winning Stand-Up & Musical Comedy show POOLE PARTY, now
in its 10th year, and hosted by Ron Poole and Darlene Violette 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, August 25th at 8:30 pm. Performers scheduled
to appear include Jay Hoskins from The Poole Party; Nate Dell from
Suddenly Stand Up; Richard Vaughn from the Big Apple Comedy Showcase;
Brian Balthazar from The Broadway Comedy Club; Bev Reese from The
New York Comedy Club; Robyn Cohen from Carolines on Broadway; Forrest
Simmons from Big Apple Comedy Boot Camp; Danny Leary from The Broadway
Comedy Club; Sidney Myer MAC & Bistro Award Winning Musical Comedian.
Still just a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum. $10 cover for members of
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
GREGORY PORTER SINGS THE SONGS OF NAT KING COLE AND MORE
Gregory Porter, an original cast member of the four-time Tony nominated
Broadway Musical, "It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues" will perform the
songs of Nat King Cole and others for one night only at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Saturday, August 25th at 10:30 pm. Porter also performed in the
national tour of the Broadway musical, "The Civil War." Additionally,
Gregory has performed on national television shows such as "Late Night
with David Letterman," "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," and "The Today
Show." More recently, in 2006, he performed at the Rose Hall with
Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. In addition
to frequent performances at venues in New York City, Gregory has recently
toured internationally in Russia, Ukraine and South Africa, spreading
his music to thousands. There is a $25 cover, 2-beverage minimum.
SUNDAY - AUGUST 26th
"FOUR BY FOUR" MATCHES LYRICISTS WITH SONGWRITERS ON AUGUST 26th
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 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.
TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC FOR SINGERS SUNDAY BRUNCH
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 Frank Ponzio 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 FEATURES CARRIE JACKSON
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 August 26th is Carrie Jackson. Upcoming guests include:
September 2nd, Gabrielle Stravelli; September 9th, Tony Messina. Guests
will be performing sets starting around 1:00 pm. Guest vocalists are
invited to sit in. $21.95 price includes show, brunch buffet & complimentary
cocktail.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY FEATURES JEROME KERN TRIBUTE
On Sunday, April 19th, 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 host David Kenney will present
a tribute to Jerome Kern (This show was originally broadcast August
22nd, 1999). Some of the singers that will be part of the mix: Ella
Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Margaret Whiting, Frank Sinatra, Judy
Garland, Fred Astaire, Ann Hampton Callaway, David Allyn, Billie Holiday,
Bobby Short, Andrea Marcovicci, Bill Wright, Kt Sullivan, Paul Robeson,
Hildegarde, Bing Crosby, Helen Morgan, Liza Minnelli, Rebecca Luker,
Lena Horne & 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/
.
NO SALON SUNDAYS ON AUGUST 26th
Mark Janas hosts Salon Sundays on all but the last Sunday of each
month at the ROUGE WINE BAR at THE PARIS COMMUNE (99 Bank Street,
NYC - 212-929-0509 - http://www.ParisCommune.net/
). The shows are a constantly changing program with nights of new
works, singer-songwriter evenings, evenings focussing on a particular
style, a particular cultural influence. Date of next salon will be
announced. Call for exact showtime. $15 minimum.
THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY COMEDY HOUR SUNDAY WITH DAZZLING STARS
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, August 26th, host Adam Sank welcomes Christian
Finnegan, Vicki Ferentinos, Jill Twiss and ukulele-playing sensation
Ben Lerman. No cover charge, $5 cosmos all night.
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).
MONDAY - AUGUST 27th
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE WITH LOADS OF TALENT AUGUST 27th
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 27th at 7:30 pm. The show usually features 6 to
10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area. Performers scheduled for this
Monday are Lois Caron, Petra Dorsch, Rocco Fiorentino, Kitty Mayo,
Megahn Melchick, Erica Rubine, Susan Speidel, Ed Teti, Lois Carr,
special guest Eddie Bruce and more to be announced. Only $10 cover/$10
minimum.
FUTURE EVENTS
CABARET CARES AUGUST SHOW FEATURES PETER MAC AUGUST 30th
"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
FUTURE EVENTS - SEPTEMBER AND BEYOND
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th
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, September 4th 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/
.
3 SWINGIN' TENORS PERFORM IN NATICK SEPTEMBER 7th
The 3 Swingin; Tenors, Jack Alessi Steve Marvin and Jim Porcella,
will perform for one night only on Friday, September 7th at 8:00 pm
at TCAN: The Center for Arts in Natick (14 Summer Street, Natick,
MA - 508-647-0097 - http://www.natickarts.org/
). From their beautiful tributes to The Big Apple, the Mills Brothers,
the songs of WWII and The Rat Pack, to musical impersonations of some
of America's most beloved entertainers, three national recording artists
have combined their vocal and theatrical talents to create a performance
that will excite and entertain audiences of all ages. 3 Swingin' Tenors
promises the best of the Great American Songbook together with their
own delivery of warmth, humor and an evening filled with memories.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE070907Tenors.shtml
JAMES HAMMEL AT METROPOLITAN ROOM SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8th
Singer, guitarist and songwriter, James Hammel brings his show "One
Step Forward" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC -
212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for one performance only on Saturday, September 8th at 5:00 pm.
"One Step Forward" unfurls as an anthology of James' life experiences
from boyhood to life as corporate CEO to his transition to performing
artist. It's all woven into an evening of song featuring tunes from
Cole Porter, Bobby Troup, Jimmy McHugh, Sammy Fain, Johnny Burke and
Jimmy Van Heusen, Don Raye, Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein, Johnny
Mercer, Barry Manilow and even Freddie Mercury. And there's more,
as the singer songwriter in James weaves in a few of his original
songs, including a debut of the title song, "One Step Forward" at
the show. The show will feature a five piece band with James Hammel,
vocals and guitar; Daryl Kojak, piano; Dmitri Kolesnik, bass; Dwayne
Cook-Broadnax, drums; Ole Mathisen, saxophone. There is a $20 cover
plus a 2-beverage minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070908Hammel.shtml
SHARON McNIGHT AND CAST OF MAMA MIA IN CABARET BENEFIT
Members from the cast of the hit Broadway musical, MAMMA MIA, along
with special guest Sharon McNight, are presenting a one night only
benefit on Monday, September 10th at 7:30 pm at CLUB FUGAZI (678 Green
Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-421-4222). The show is being presented
to raise funds for The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF - http://www.richmondermet.org/
) and BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
). This exclusive "One Night Only Cabaret" event features members
from the touring cast performing song selections of their own choice
to present an evening of upbeat, high-energy music and comedy. The
Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation has worked with over 24 touring casts
to date to produce "One Night Only Cabaret" events and looks forward
to another successful evening benefiting these worth-while charity
organizations. To date, REAF has distributed over $2 million to AIDS
service agencies. "Mamma Mia" opens in San Francisco on September
5th and plays through Sept. 22nd. Tickets for this "One Night Only
Cabaret" are $20 - $75.
METROPOLITAN ROOM WELCOMES BACK MARILYN MAYE SEPTEMBER 12th
The powerhouse singer and entertainer Marilyn May returns to THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) to premiere two shows this fall. From September 12th to 23rd Ms.
Maye interprets music performed and recorded by one of her favorites,
Ray Charles. From November 7th to 19th she delves into a treasure
trove of material relating to her numerous appearances on "The Tonight
Show starring Johnny Carson." SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070923Maye.shtml
JOHN ABERNATHY SINGS JUST AN OLD SWEET SONG OR TWO SEPTEMBER 14th
JM Productions is proud to present "Just An Old Sweet Song" a tribute
to Hoagy Carmichael starring John Abernathy with special guest Lynda
D'Amour! This upbeat show arrives on September 14th directly from
Rhode Island to RAFFAEL'S AT NANTASKET BEACH (45 Hull Shore Drive,
Hull, MA - 781-925-4515 - http://www.raffaels.com/
). John Abernathy performs some of Hoagy Carmichael's most famous
songs: "Georgia on My Mind", "Heart and Soul", "Skylark", "Stardust"
and many more. Backed by Tom LaMark on piano, this performance will
include special guest vocalist Lynda D'Amour. IRNE award winner Ida
Zecco directs the show. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE070914Abern.shtml
JESSEL AT THE STEINWAY AT THE STEINWAY SEPTEMBER 15th
Songwriter Ray Jessell presents "TRIBUTE TO THE SONGS OF RAY JESSEL"
on Saturday, September 15th at 8:00 pm at STEINWAY HALL AT FIELD'S
PIANO (12121 West Pico Boulevard, West Los Angeles, CA - RSVP: 310-471-3979).
Winner of three MAC Awards and one BACK STAGE BISTRO Award, Mr. Jessell
will sing a wide selection of his own original songs, along with premiering
a few new ones. Tickets are $25 at the door, or $15 in advance. e-mail
Jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com
or phone in advance to reserve at the lower price.
OPIE BELLAS ONE NIGHT ONLY AT METROPOLITAN ROOM SEPTEMBER 15th
San Francisco Jazz and Cabaret Singer Opie Bellas brings her show,
Since You Stayed Here to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on September 15th for one show only at 10:00 pm. Opie's most recent
CD "Faces" charted to the Top 50 JazzWeek. Ms. Bellas has performed
with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and has provided an array of
character voices for Leapfrog Learning Toys and for numerous recordings
of children's books. In case you're wondering about Opie's name, its
short for Calliope, and comes from Greek Mythology, the Muse of Music
and Epic poetry. There is a $25 cover plus 2-beverage minimum.
CHICAGO CABARET PROFESSIONALS PRESENT GALA BENEFIT OCTOBER 14th
CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
) presents "Jazzin' The Cabaret," a cabaret celebration, on Sunday,
October 14th at 7:00 pm at THE PARK WEST (322 West Armitage, Chicago,
IL - TKTS: 312-409-3106 - http:www.chicagocabaret.org/ ) -
pre-show entertainment from 6:15 till 7:00 pm. This spectacular evening
will honor Joe Vito, Dave Green and Dave Frishberg with Lifetime Achievement
Awards and will feature a Special Gold Coast Award honor to Judy Roberts.
The cast is made up of members of Chicago Cabaret Professionals including
Tracy Adams, Anne Burnell, Mark Burnell, Keely Nicole Busteed, Amy
Cole, Joan Curto, Elizabeth Doyle, David Edelfelt, Laura Freeman,
Carla Gordon, Paul Marinaro, Nan Mason, KT McCammond, Tom Michael,
Holly McGuire, Bob Moreen, Daryl Nitz, Jimmy Odom, Suzanne Petri,
Kat Taylor, Brad Thacker, 3Girls3, Carolyn Wehner and Robert Whorton.
Musical director is Beckie Menzie. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW071009Gala.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.
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.
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.
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 and 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 THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher
Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
)
"On the Rocks with Danny Leary" which played to sold out houses at
ROSE'S TURN has found a new home on Thursday nights at 9:30 pm starting
September 13th. Danny Leary serves up a stiff cocktail of stand-up
and cabaret in this new weekly variety show at the world famous Duplex
Cabaret Theatre. Hosted by comedian Danny Leary, with Ben Rauch at
the piano, this wildly popular show features a new line-up every week
of stand-up comics from Comedy Central, "Best Week Ever", Conan and
Letterman, and cabaret and musical comedy acts from Broadway stars.
There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
)
On Thursday, August 30th at 7:30 pm Leslie Anderson and Ricky Ritzel
present the latest version of their multi-award-winning show "Johnny
Mercer A to Z". This presentation is subtitled "A Real Show!". The
show returns Sunday, September 30th at 7:00 pm - each month a completely
different program as Ricky and Leslie celebrate one of America's most
prolific songwriters, presenting his songs in alphabetical order!
The songs range from the standard to the obscure to Broadway and Hollywood.
The show is directed by Jim Luzar. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070930MercerAZ.shtml
Singer, guitarist and songwriter, James Hammel brings his show "One
Step Forward" for one performance only on Saturday, September 8th
at 5:00 pm. "One Step Forward" unfurls as an anthology of James' life
experiences from boyhood to life as corporate CEO to his transition
to performing artist. It's all woven into an evening of song featuring
tunes from Cole Porter, Bobby Troup, Jimmy McHugh, Sammy Fain, Johnny
Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen, Don Raye, Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein,
Johnny Mercer, Barry Manilow and even Freddie Mercury. The show will
feature a five piece band with James Hammel, vocals and guitar; Daryl
Kojak, piano; Dmitri Kolesnik, bass; Dwayne Cook-Broadnax, drums;
Ole Mathisen, saxophone. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-beverage minimum.
$15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070908Hammel.shtml
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.
ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER AND ON THE WEBSITE
Information about cabaret events 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. 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.
IT'S TIME TO GO
Near the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise?
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 means another
place where they can be found by fans and search engines (Google,
etc.) alike.
One more reminder - all current memberships for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
expired on Thursday, July 5th 2007. You can renew (or get a new) membership
almost instantly on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website, using a credit
card. Just click on the button at the top of every page of the website
marked JOIN HERE. Or you can mail your check, made out simply to Stu
Hamstra to 75-22 37th Avenue #35 - Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Memberships
are available at several levels with varying benefits. Basic membership
(which can be upgraded at any time with full credit) is $20 (SILVER).
You membership dollars support the website, the newsletter, the blog
and other activities of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Support CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE as it promotes the art and artists of cabaret.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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