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ADVANCE NOTICE - NO NEWSLETTER
LABOR DAY - SEPTEMBER 2nd
Due to the celebration
of LABOR DAY in the US on Monday, September 2nd, there will be no
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE issue sent out for that date. Instead there
will be a combined MONDAY/MID-WEEK issue sent out either Wednesday
the 4th or Thursday the 5th.
HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS
SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
NYC CABARET BIG-3 ANNOUNCE
FALL SCHEDULES
D.C. ANDERSON AT METROPOLITAN
ROOM SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24th
JAMES HAMMEL AT METROPOLITAN
ROOM SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8th
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE
WITH LOADS OF TALENT AUGUST 27th
BRANDON & RAY PRESENT SEASON
TWO FINALE AT FIRE ISLAND
CABARET CONCERT SERIES
IN MILWAUKEE CONCLUDES TUESDAY AUGUST 28th
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW THIS
WEEK WITH STEVE ROSS
DAVID PELLEGRENE HOSTS
NO COVER CABARET WITH JASON VINCENT
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX
THURSDAY WITH CHEYENNE JACKSON
CABARET CARES SHOW FEATURES
PETER MAC IN JUDY AND ME AUGUST 30th
BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER
PARTY FEATURES RENT'S MARCUS PAUL JAMES
ELAINE DAME TRIO AT PHILANDER'S
AUGUST 31st
TWO NIGHTS OF RECKLESS
POP IN NEW HOPE, PA FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND!
ELAINE DAME TRIO AT STETSON'S
SEPTEMBER 1st
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS
TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th
A CELEBRATION OF BILL EVANS
ON SEPTEMBER 5th
MILLA GIVES LOVE A SPIN
AT B & N ON SEPTEMBER 5TH
"THREE CAT THURSDAYS" WEEKLY
SERIES BEGINS SEPTEMBER 6th
JUDY BUTTERFIELD AT EMPIRE
PLUSH ROOM IN 4-DAY RUN
SHARON McNIGHT & CAST OF
MAMA MIA IN CABARET BENEFIT SEPTEMBER 10th
MEET MISS ERIN JAMES IN
HER AUSTRALIA CABARET DEBUT
MAUREEN KELLEY STEWART
SINGS OF HER "HEART'S DESIRE"
AMANDA GREEN RETURNS TO
BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND
COBY KOEHL AT MOE PITKIN'S
SEPTEMBER 16th
MARCUS GOLDHABER AT THE
METROPOLITAN ROOM SEPTEMBER 18th
TODAY'S TOP STORY
NYC CABARET BIG-3 ANNOUNCE
FALL SCHEDULES
Summer doesn't end until
late September but in the worlds of cabaret and fashion in the USA
it usually means after Labor Day, which this year falls on Monday,
September 3rd. It is the time to pack away into storage the "summer
whites" and break out the pastels and earth tones of Autumn. And time
for NYC's "Big-3" cabaret rooms to reopen their doors after their
summer holidays.
THE ALGONQUIN
OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/nav_oakroom_cabaret.html
) kicks off its new season on Tuesday, September 5th, with legendary
showman Steve Ross and his new show "A Good Thing Going." Steve
will be on stage here, Tuesdays through Saturdays through September
15th. He is followed by KT Sullivan who will be appearing September
18th through October 13th. Paula West flies in from the West Coast
to appear here October 16th through November 10th, with Andrea Marcovicci
closing out the year - and moving into the winter season - from
November 13th through January 12th, 2008. "Barbara Carroll's Sunday
Jazz Brunch" returns on as well, with brunch served starting at
noon, with Barbara at the piano starting at 2:00 pm. See the website
for exact showtimes, cover and minimum charges.
THE CAFE
CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/entertainment.cfm
) opens on Tuesday, September 18th, much closer to the actual start
of Fall, with the incomparable Eartha Kitt through October 27th.
Steve Tyrell moves into the room on October 30th and continues through
December 31st. Mondays Woody Allen and the Eddy Davis New Orleans
Jazz Band are here from the 17th of September through December 10th.
See the website for exact showtimes, cover and minimum charges.
FEINSTEIN'S
at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) reopens from summer vacation on Tuesday, September 11th featuring
Ashford & Simpson through the 29th. "RENDEZVOUS - An Evening With
Piaf, Brel, Aznavour & Friends" which wowed the critics when it
played at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM earlier this year is here for a
1-week run, October 2nd through 6th, followed by Amy Hanaiali'i
with "Generation Hawaii" October 9th through 13th. Mary Cleere Haran
with "Sings Doris Day" takes over the room from October 16th through
27th, followed by Chita Rivera with an all-new show November 6th
through 24th. Michael Feinstein brings his annual holiday show to
his namesake room November 27th through December 29th. The special
Sunday and Monday Night Series are back as well, featuring a new
performer each week. See the website for exact showtimes, cover
and minimum charges.
As with
all live entertainment events, scheduled performers are subject
to change without notice.
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LABOR DAY - SEPTEMBER 2nd
Due to the celebration
of LABOR DAY in the US on Monday, September 2nd, there will be no
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE issue sent out for that date. Instead there
will be a combined MONDAY/MID-WEEK issue sent out either Wednesday
the 4th or Thursday the 5th.
HERE & THERE
It looks like it is going
to be a slow week - which is quite typical for this time of year,
and not just for cabaret. It is that time of year when parents get
their kids ready to go back to school (in most instances an expensive
proposition, soaking up a lot of cash and credit limits that might
be otherwise spent on entertainment). The older young people are off
to college - or at least getting set to do so. Others are taking that
last-week-of-summer fling at the beach or in the mountains or off
to parts unknown.
Even the
number of real e-mails I usually receive daily is down from the
norman 60-to-80 to only 10 or 12. I can't say the same about junk
and spam mail - it has increased by nearly double for some reason.
When I look
over the cabaret schedules from today through next Tuesday I see
a lot of open slots. For example THE DUPLEX is "dark" until Thursday,
and the first show in September isn't until the 6th. The METROPOLITAN
ROOM is dark from Friday the 31st through Tuesday the 4th. THE WESTBANK/BEECHMAN
takes a break from the 1st through the 4th, while DON'T TELL MAMA
has cabaret events every night except the holiday on Monday. Of
course piano bars, including the ones at THE DUPLEX and MAMA'S will
be alive and jumping - especially over the weekend. New Yorkers
may flee the city on Labor Day weekend, but out in Queens there
is the annual tennis tournament that draws folks from all over the
world to the Big Apple, and tourists seem to love piano bars.
Well, over the weekend
we signed on our 300th member and she happens to be an old pal of
mine from the days when I visited Cape Cod annually, Patricia Fitzpatrick.
Pat was on the Provincetown Tourist Board when I was out there and
actually made her return to live performing at one of the CABARETFEST
events. She now is very much involved in cabaret on The Cape and the
greater Boston area, and will be coming to NYC in a few weeks to perform
in her own show on November 2nd & 3rd at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West
46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
). Pat recently lost her husband and I am so happy to see her resuming
her cabaret performances - her show is aptly titled "Single, Again
.... and this time it's not my fault." More on this to come in a future
issue - November is a long way off.
So we made 300 members by Labor Day - dare we shoot
for 400 members by Columbus Day? (October 8th) It is all up to you,
folks. There are over 2,700 subscribers to this twice-weekly newsletter
- with just 300 folks "footing the bill." If you truly enjoy these
newsletters, if you fully appreciate what CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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expand and promote the art - and the artists of cabaret, now is
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SILVER membership is only $20, but that $20 means so much to me
- and the performers we write about, and have been writing about
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I attended another wild
AFTER PARTY on Friday night at THE WEST BANK/LAURIE BEECHMAN, hosted
by the unpredictable (and talented - this kid can sing!) Brandon Cutrell
and what a night it was! First off the talent that this young man
brings to the open mic is amazing - many of them performers currently
appearing on Broadway. They are mostly young, full of spark and sparkle
and give their all to put on a grand show. Once in a while a performer
even gets carried away "in the moment," so to speak - as happened
this past Friday. His song/dance routine had the audience overcome
with "shock and awe." He gave his all - and had so much to give! Much
fun! My advice, if you want to get a seat at these no-cover events,
is to get there early (10:30 pm or so), or get there late (the crowd
begins to thin out around 12:30 am). I got there last week around
12:15 am and actually had to stand for about 20 minutes until a table
opened up. The show goes on until either Brandon runs out of performers
on his list or runs out of audience to listen. Lots of drinking going
on, and this is certainly for the over-21 crowd only, but even old
timers like me can't stay away. Great fun, and Lisa Asher too! (Brandon:
you owe me a CD - never got one!)
On Thursday night I was
back at UNCLE CHARLIE'S for another Thursday Uncle Charlies No-Cover
Cabaret show, this one featuring the very lovely and talented Blythe
Gruda. Host David Pellegrene presents a new performer weekly, but
this gal is so fantastic he has invited her back for more shows later
in the year. These events have become so popular, the management is
actually expanding the piano bar/cabaret are another 5 feet into the
back garden to accommodate the audience. And David plans to soon expand
the series to two nights a week. And Ms. Gruda is a gal to keep an
eye on - her vocals are unbelievable, a real belting Broadway voice
with energy and charm as well. And stick around after the show for
the open mic - David hosts open mic here Thursdays through Saturdays
starting around 9:30 pm - for some really great talent including shy
singer/waiter Jacob Coronado. Check it out this week and say "Stu
sent you." Take along your music and do a song or two.
Except for one item that
just came in about 10 minutes ago I have below included all the news
items about shows through the 15th of September that I had in my "inbox."
Please remember that there will be only one issue next week - the
MONDAY issue and the MID-WEEK issue will be combined and sent out
Wednesday or Thursday. I am planning my annual Island Vacation - traveling
by subway and ferry from Manhattan Island to Coney Island to Staten
Island and back. I had to forego the expedition earlier this year
for some reason or other (I forgot - maybe it was raining).
That's about it for this
issue - I have a few more words to say way down at the end of the
page - and it is exactly 12:00 noon! (I always write this section
last). How is that for timing! More on Thursday.
AND NOW A WORD FROM OUR
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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 by MIRANDA MUSIC (http://www.mirandamusic.com/
), 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, and at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER
(407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
), dates to be announced. See http://.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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Several folks have asked
if there was a way that their ad could be seen on every page of the
website, all the time. With over 5000 pages on the site it would be
impossible, now, thanks to some re-coding of current and future pages
it is possible for a side-bar ad (in the right column on the pages
"above the fold" except for the opening page) to be seen on over 1000
pages - all the time. Only two SUPER SIDEBAR ADS will be available
per week. One of these SUPER SIDE-BAR ads - twice the size (vertical)
of regular side-bar ads is now available. There is a 2-week minimum.
Ads appear in the right sidebar at the top two positions - first ordered
and paid goes in the top "Tiffany" position. In addition, SUPER SIDEBAR
advertisers will have their offering mentioned in the MONDAY issue
of CABARET HOTLINE. Click on the button marked BANNER INFO at the
top of every page on the website for details on all sizes, styles
and specs.
SPONSORING ON THE TOWN
WITH JOHN HOGLUND
AFTER DARK COLUMN SPONSORSHIP
AVAILABLE AFTER SEPT 30th
The AFTER DARK column by
John Hoglund, has shot to the top of the "most displayed" pages in
the website stats - and this section of the website is made possible
by a special SUPER-SIDE BAR ad that is displayed exclusively in the
right column on these AFTER DARK pages. Only ONE sponsoring ad is
available each week. There are usually 4 or 5 pages to each column,
so your ad will be displayed again and again (not in random rotation)
on all pages in the section, currently 32 pages. If you would like
information on sponsoring this section send me an e-mail. The sponsor
also will have their ad displayed on the home page of the website
below the regular SIDE BAR ads. 2-week minimum. 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 nearly
2,500 subscribers. Click on the button marked BANNER INFO at the top
of every page on the website for details on all sizes, styles and
specs. This slot has been reserved from September 3rd through 29th.
OUR BANNER ADVERTISERS
THIS WEEK
D.C. ANDERSON AT METROPOLITAN
ROOM SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24th
D.C. Anderson will make
his only 2007 NYC appearance on Monday, September 24th at 7:00 pm
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). He will be joined by musical director David Robison. D.C. will
be performing songs from his latest LML Music CD release "i am still"
as well as previewing songs from his upcoming LML Music CD - "our
story" to be released in February of 2008. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070924DCA.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. 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/
NEW JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS
CD FEATURES SONGWRITERS AS SINGERS
PS Classics, the label
dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, has
joined forces with prolific cabaret producer Jamie deRoy on a new
CD celebrating songwriters from the worlds of Broadway, pop, country
and cabaret. But this new album has a twist: the songwriters are also
the performers. Entitled IF I SING, after the Maltby/Shire song from
Closer Than Ever, the album features 16 songwriters taking on their
own material, some of it familiar, some totally unknown, in new performances
and new arrangements. The album, produced by Paul Rolnick is available
on the web at http://www.psclassics.com/
and http://www.jamiederoy.com/
. It is also available at http://www.amazon.com/
.
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: Annie Ross, Mychelle Colleary, Cleve Douglass,
Jimmy James, Leslie Anderson & Ricky Ritzel and more. COMING IN SEPTEMBER:
Penny Fuller, Kiku Collins, James Hammel, Anne Steele, Bill McKinley,
Heidi Tokheim, Jodi Stevens, Marilyn Maye and many more. See http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
for complete schedule of events.
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and are priced accordingly. I limit the number of banner ads to 20
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which weeks (banners run from Sunday through Saturday). Just go to
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Those running ads also get a special listing for their show or other
cabaret-related item in every MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE,
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ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK
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FOR JUST $25 EACH PER WEEK
You can advertise your
show, your CD, your website or even yourself with a home-page side-bar
ad on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website for 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 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.
BRANDON & RAY PRESENT SEASON
TWO FINALE AT FIRE ISLAND
The After Party's own Brandon
Cutrell & Ray Fellman present the season two finale of BRANDON & RAY'S
BROADWAY AT THE BEACH at the ICE PALACE at THE GROVE HOTEL (Cherry
Grove, Fire Island, NY - 631-597-660 - http://www.grovehotel.com/
). Special guests scheduled to appear include Legally Blonde's Leslie
Kritzer and Natalie Joy Johnson, Hairspray's Michelle Dowdy, Award-winning
Lennie Watts and Kenny Holcomb. Call for cover/minimum information.
TUESDAY AUGUST 28th
CABARET CONCERT SERIES
IN MILWAUKEE CONCLUDES TUESDAY AUGUST 28th
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 28th is a "Greatest Hits" retrospective drawn from
some of the audience favorites from prior weeks. Featured along with
Scherkenbach are fellow Chicago Cabaret Professionals members Joel
Kopischke and Carolyn Wehner, plus Milwaukee singer/actor David Paul
Brown and Chicago vocalist Ann-Alexandra. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW070626Series.shtml
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 29th
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW THIS
WEEK WITH STEVE ROSS
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 29th: Steve Ross. Future performers include Milla
Ilieva (September 5th), Jack Donohue (September 19th), Leslie Orofino
(September 26th), Judy Kuhn (October 3rd), New Voices: Deb Shulman,
Marcus Simeone, Laura Wolfe (October 10th), Linda Kosut (October 17th),
Cynthia Crane (October 24th), Andrea Burns (November 7th), David Burnham
(November 14th), Andrea Marcovicci (November 20th), New Voices: Julie
Esposito, Barbara Lusch, Lou Watson (November 28th), Betsy Ann Faiella
(January 2nd). No reservations taken. No cover.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
CABARET BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK!
One of the most popular
sections on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website 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 30th
DAVID PELLEGRENE HOSTS
NO COVER CABARET WITH JASON VINCENT
David Pellegrene will host
another 'NO COVER CABARET" event tonight, Thursday August 30th at
8:00 pm at UNCLE CHARLIE'S (139 East 45th Street 2nd Floor, NYC -
212-661-9097 - http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
) featuring Jason Vincent. 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.
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX
THURSDAY WITH CHEYENNE JACKSON
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. Thursday, August 27th
Seth's guest is Cheyenne Jackson, who is currently appearing on Broadway
in XANADU. Seth's weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be
stars and folks behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for
just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from
the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
)! For details, see: http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox/
.
CABARET CARES SHOW FEATURES
PETER MAC IN JUDY AND ME 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
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 over 2,700 subscribers.
FRIDAY AUGUST 31st:
BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER
PARTY FEATURES RENT'S MARCUS PAUL JAMES
At the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) at 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 Marcus Paul
James, currently appearing in RENT.
ELAINE DAME TRIO AT PHILANDER'S
AUGUST 31st
The Elaine Dame Trio with
Dennis Luxion and Doug Hayes will be appearing on Friday August 1st
from 8:00 pm to midnight at PHILANDER'S at THE CARLTON HOTEL (1120
Pleasant Street, Oak Park, IL - 708-848-4250 - http://www.thecareltonhotel.com/philanders
). There is no cover charge.
FUTURE EVENTS SEPTEMBER
TWO NIGHTS OF RECKLESS
POP IN NEW HOPE, PA FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND!
NYC favorites Karen Mack
and Michael Holland bring their multi-award winning mix of pop insanity
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 & Sunday, September 1st & 2nd. It's like reality TV,
but with just the reality part. The audience calls the shots and picks
the songs and medleys with each table equipped with a mini-jukebox
stocked with the best (and worst) hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and
beyond. Choose from more than 160 options covering 300 different artists
and 5 decades of pop, from Pat Boone to Pat Benatar, from ABBA to
Kylie to Queen! SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsPADC070902GH.shtml
ELAINE DAME TRIO AT STETSON'S
SEPTEMBER 1st
The Elaine Dame Trio with
Dennis Luxion and Doug Hayes will be appearing on Saturday September
1st from 7:00 to 11:00 pm at STETSON'S CHOPHOUSE in THE HYATT REGENCY
HOTEL (151 East Wacker Street, Chicago, IL - 312-565-1234 - http://www.chicagoregency.hyatt.com/
). There is no cover charge.
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/
.
A CELEBRATION OF BILL EVANS
ON SEPTEMBER 5th
Pianist Tommy Muellner
leads an evening dedicated to the legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans
on Wednesday, September 5th from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am at THE GREEN MILL
(4802 North Broadway, Chicago, IL - 773-878-5552). The event will
feature Spider Saloff on vocals with Kelly Sill on bass, Bill Overton
on sax and Tim Davison on drums. In his short life, Bill Evans was
a prolific and profoundly creative artist and a genuinely compassionate
and gentle man, often in the face of his recurring health problems
and his restless nature. His rich legacy remains undiminished, and
his compositions have enjoyed rediscovery by jazz players and even
some classical musicians. Even twenty-seven years after his passing
on September of 1980, Bill Evans' music continues to influence musicians
and composers everywhere and all those who have been deeply touched
by his expressive genius and sensitive, lyrical artistry. Call for
cover/minimum information.
MILLA GIVES LOVE A SPIN
AT B & N ON SEPTEMBER 5TH
Any Wednesday celebrates
the best in jazz, cabaret and theater performers by inviting Milla
Ilieva to celebrate the release of her debut CD "Taking A Chance On
Love" on Bruce Kimmel's Kritzerland label in the spacious third floor
events space at the THE BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and
Broadway, NYC) on Wednesday, September 5th. Milla's performance, with
Paul Trueblood at the piano, begins at 6:00 pm and lasts approximately
a half hour. The show is followed by a CD signing/meet-and-greet session.
The event is free and open to all. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070905MillaCS.shtml
"THREE CAT THURSDAYS" WEEKLY
SERIES BEGINS SEPTEMBER 6th
Chicago based production
company, Three Cat Media has a lot to offer in the way of entertainment
in September, with local and national artists headlining their brand
new theatrical cabaret series, "Three Cat Thursdays" at GORILLA TANGO
THEATER (1919 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-598-4549 -
http://www.gorillatango.com/
). With a different theme each week, performances start out on the
first Thursday, September 6th, with a cabaret variety show. Headlining
will be the producers themselves, Rob Dorn and Jason Paul Smith (marking
his Chicago performance debut). Chicago comedian, Cameron Esposito,
will be making an appearance. The evening will feature songs, sketches
and surprises. Tickets are $10.
JUDY BUTTERFIELD AT EMPIRE
PLUSH ROOM IN 4-DAY RUN
Judy Butterfield, the seventeen
year old San Francisco sensation who has been playing to Standing
Room Only audiences across the county, will debut her new show, "HOW
LONG HAS THIS BEEN GOING ON?" at THE EMPIRE PLUSH ROOM at the York
Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.empireplushroom.com/
), back where she began. Performances are Sunday September 9th at
7:00 pm and Tuesday through Thursday, September 11th through 13th
at 8:00 pm. Following up the overwhelming success of her first cabaret
show, "JUDY SINGS JUDY: SONGS OF A YOUNG GARLAND", Miss Butterfield
will explore classic love songs from "The Great American Songbook"
from the youthful perspective of a modern girl, featuring the music
of great composers like George and Ira Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole
Porter, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael, as well
as Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. The show is directed By Clifford Bell,
with musical direction by Ken Muir with Daniel Fabricant on Bass.
Tickets are $25 with a 2-drink minimum.
SHARON McNIGHT & CAST OF
MAMA MIA IN CABARET BENEFIT SEPTEMBER 10th
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.
MEET MISS ERIN JAMES IN
HER AUSTRALIA CABARET DEBUT
Alma James makes her Australia
cabaret debut at STATEMENT LOUNGE BAR CABARET (49 Market Street, Sydney,
NSW, AUS - (02) 9373 6758 - http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/
) on Saturdays, September 15th, 22nd & 29th at 8:00 pm in "HAVE YOU
MET MISS JAMES?" Featuring an array of well-known standards as well
as a selection of rarities, Newcastle-born Erin presents songs from
her showcase performance at NYC's DON'T TELL MAMA that wowed some
of New York cabaret's biggest names. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsAUS070929James.shtml
MAUREEN KELLEY STEWART
SINGS OF HER "HEART'S DESIRE"
Cabaret performer Maureen
Kelley Stewart will appear in September at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) for three performances of her newest show, "Heart's Desire." The
show will play on Sundays, September 16th & 23rd at 2:00 pm and Thursday,
September 20th at 7:00 pm. The show is a collection of Broadway classics,
standards from the Great American Songbook, and contemporary pop songs.
"Heart's Desire" is directed by Eric Michael Gillett with Musical
Direction/Arrangements by Don Rebic. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070923MKS.shtml
AMANDA GREEN RETURNS TO
BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND
Broadway lyricist and performer
Amanda Green returns to Broadway at Birdland on Sunday, September
16th at 7:00 pm with an evening of her songs. Presented by Jim Caruso's
Cast Party and TheaterMania.com, the popular Sunday and Monday night
concert series features top Broadway stars and theatre songwriters
at the legendary BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080
- http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
). Amanda will be joined by special guest stars Jenn Colella (High
Fidelity, Urban Cowboy) Jonathan Dokuchitz (Hairspray, Tommy) and
J.P. Walker (High Fidelity, Debbie Does Dallas). Musical director
is Tom Kitt (co-composer of High Fidelity). SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070916Green.shtml
COBY KOEHL AT MOE PITKIN'S
SEPTEMBER 16th
East Village resident,
singer/songwriter Coby Koehl makes a special, one-night only appearance
at MO PITKIN'S HOUSE OF SATISFACTION (34 Avenue A, NYC - 212-777-5660
- http://www.mopitkins.com/
) on Sunday, September 16th at 7:30 pm. Coby has performed numerous
times at cabarets in New York (including headlining at Don't Tell
Mama and Rose's Turn a half dozen times), as well as at clubs like
the Tunnel, Limelight, Mother, Stonewall and others. He performed
in "Soppin' Juice" at Dixon Place and also produced and performed
"East Infection," his Sunday Night extravaganza at Flamingo East.
Koehl's musical style ranges from R&B to pop, jazz, soft rock, house,
alternative, folk, Broadway and standards. He has done voice over
and commercial work including the European campaign for the fragrance
"WISH" for which he supplied both the original composition and vocals.
He can also be heard on numerous dance music recordings. Call for
cover/minimum information.
MARCUS GOLDHABER AT THE
METROPOLITAN ROOM SEPTEMBER 18th
On Tuesday Night, September
18th at 9:30 pm, jazz stylist Marcus Goldhaber will take the stage
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) along with the Jon Davis Trio, marking the 1-year anniversary of
his debut solo release. This set will preview songs from his upcoming
album and a few exciting original songs as well. Marcus' live performance
brings old-world jazz back to the mainstream with his story- telling
approach and his infinite knowledge of where jazz was born. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC080918Marcus.shtml
D.C. ANDERSON AT METROPOLITAN
ROOM SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24th
D.C. Anderson will make
his only 2007 NYC appearance on Monday, September 24th at 7:00 pm
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). He will be joined by musical director David Robison. D.C. will
be performing songs from his latest LML Music CD release "i am still"
as well as previewing songs from his upcoming LML Music CD - "our
story" to be released in February of 2008. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070924DCA.shtml
FUTURE EVENTS OCTOBER AND
BEYOND
CENTERSTAGE ANNOUNCES 2007-2008
SERIES STARTING OCTOBER 6th
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"; Saturday, February
9th, 2008, Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano in "Two for the Road"; Saturday,
April 5th, 2008, Mary Cleere Haran in "I Love Lyrics"; Saturday, May
17th, 2008, Tony DeSare in "Swingin' the Night Away." All Four Events:
$165 - see website for single ticket sale information. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsLA080517Marin.shtml
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. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://.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 at THE TOWN HALL box office.
See http://www.siegelpresents.com/
for further details.
ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE
NEWSLETTER, BLOG AND WEBSITES
How do you get an item
posted in the CABARET NEWS section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website
and in the newsletter? It is really quite simple.
Just e-mail
me a press release of at least four or five 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://.svhamstra.com/PressRelease1.shtml
and fill out the information as completely as possible - or use
the items asked for as a guide to the information I need.
Just send
in your press release or listings request in simple txt format if
possible (the format I write these issues in and use for the website),
and send any photos as attachments, not imbedded within the e-mail.
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! The more information the better - it is easier
for me to trim the release than to hunt and google websites for
more information.
We usually
run articles about 3 weeks before event date if possible so it is
wisest to send your release about 4 weeks in advance. 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. There
are a few exceptions to the "just once" rule:
â If the
event is advertised on the website it will be repeated in each MONDAY
issue of the newsletter
â 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.
âMajor 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.
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.
IT'S TIME TO GO
At the top of this newsletter
I promised that you would read things in this issue you will not find
published anywhere else. Did I keep my promise?
I realize that there is probably far more information
here than you might be able to digest in one reading, but please
keep in mind that for the performers mentioned, CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE is one of the few publications that spread the word about
their shows and performances. To them, that item about their show
is most important, and the fact that every issue published is also
posted on my website and on the blog means two additional places
where the show information can be found by fans and search engines
(Google, etc.) alike. Your banner ads and membership donations make
this all possible.
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 (http://www.svhamstra.com/
), using a credit card. Just click on the button at the top of every
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Support CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE as it promotes the art and artists
of cabaret.
A special thanks to a couple
of folks who - even without realizing it - sort of "saved my life"
last week. I was down to balance of $1.26 in the bank and about $40
in my pocket on Wednesday when the mail arrived with several membership
checks and a wonderful donation from a loyal and current member. Not
enough to pay my rent this week, but plenty enough to make me realize
that prayers do get answered and angels are around us all the time
- unawares, as they say. It has been a really tough and stress-filled
summer and it will take us a while to get back to the point we can
relax, but our faith remains unshaken - our faith in ourselves, our
faith in our friends, and our faith in He who watches over us. The
sparrow is never out of His sight.
And that is just about
the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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