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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #070809 - Thursday,
August 30, 2007
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a lot of copies lately, and I have to wait several hours before
they will let me send any e-mails to AOL accounts. Sorry.
If it's anything to do with cabaret, you'll probably
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This is the MIDWEEK Issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE which includes
news, breaking stories and notes, cabaret tips, announcements of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE reviews, plus listings of shows offering discounts
to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. The MONDAY Issue of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE includes cabaret news from around the world, and also
includes information on all the banner ads running on the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website.
NO NEWSLETTER LABOR DAY - MONDAY 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
DAVID PELLEGRENE HOSTS NO COVER CABARET TONIGHT WITH JASON VINCENT
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX TONIGHT WITH CHEYENNE JACKSON
CABARET CARES SHOW FEATURES PETER MAC IN JUDY AND ME TONIGHT
BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY FEATURES RENT'S MARCUS PAUL JAMES
VILLA PASCAL CELEBRATES FOURTH ANNIVERSARY AUGUST 31st
ANDREW BLENDERMAN AT DADDY O'S THIS WEEKEND
"AT THE RITZ!" ON RADIO FRIDAYS AND ON STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
POOLE PARTY IN 10TH YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS ON SATURDAYS
FRANK JACKSON'S JAZZ TRIO AT OCTAVIA LOUNGE SEPTEMBER 1st
TWO NIGHTS OF RECKLESS POP IN NEW HOPE, PA FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND!
TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC CANCELLED THIS SUNDAY
THE IRIDIUM JAZZ BRUNCH SUNDAY FEATURES GABRIELLE STRAVELLI
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY FEATURES RICHARD ROGERS RECORDINGS
SALON SUNDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 2nd FEATURES LABOR THEME
THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY COMEDY HOUR SUNDAY WITH DAZZLING STARS
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE TAKES LABOR DAY OFF
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th
MILLA GIVES LOVE A SPIN AT B & N ON SEPTEMBER 5TH
PENNY FULLER SING OF "FRIENDS IN DEED" IN SEPTEMBER
"THREE CAT THURSDAYS" WEEKLY SERIES BEGINS SEPTEMBER 6th
JAMES HAMMEL AT METROPOLITAN ROOM SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8th
SHARON McNIGHT AND CAST OF MAMA MIA IN CABARET BENEFIT
ANDREA PRESTINARIO MAKES HER DAVENPORT'S DEBUT
VALERIE SNEADE AND JOHN O'NEILL IN BROADWAY, BROADWAY
KATE SHINDLE AND MICHAEL JOHN LACHIUSA AT BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND
JOE'S PUB IN THE PARK RETURNS SEPTEMBER 19th
SIMPLY BARBRA IN MASSACHUSETTS SEPTEMBER 21st
LET'S GET IT ON: THE MUSIC OF MOTOWN STARTS SEPTEMBER 21st
NCTC ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AMANDA KING IN IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME
DARYL NITZ & GEORGE HOWE CELEBRATES 500th SHOW SEPTEMBER 22nd
D.C. ANDERSON AT METROPOLITAN ROOM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 24th
NEXT BOSTON AREA BACA/CCAE OPEN MIC EVENT SEPTEMBER 28th
NO NEWSLETTER LABOR DAY - MONDAY 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 MID-WEEK issue sent out either
Wednesday the 4th or Thursday the 5th.
TODAY'S TOP STORY
JOE'S PUB IN THE PARK RETURNS IN SEPTEMBER WITH FREE & PAID SHOWS
The Public Theater announces the return of JOE'S PUB IN THE PARK,
a two-week series of paid and free concerts at THE DELACORTE THEATER
(Central Park, New York, NY - http://www.joespub.com/
). JOE'S PUB IN THE PARK, presented with support from The New York
State Music Fund, kicks off with a series of full-length performances
by legendary girl-group diva Lesley Gore, singer-songwriter/pop-satirist
Jill Sobule and the innovative punk-noir trio The New Standards on
Wednesday, September 19th. The series of ten shows continues through
Sunday, September 30th.
The diverse musical line-up for this two week series
includes alt-country star Patty Griffin, New Orleans' pianist laureate
Allen Toussaint, emerging indie-folk band Beirut, avant-garde dance
music from pan-world innovators Balkan Beat Box, a tribute to Marc
Bolan and T. Rex, featuring an all-star band and guest vocalists
assembled by Joe Hurley and Ed Rodgers, Justin Bond's appreciation
of the work of The Carpenters and Passing Strange star Stew with
his band The Negro Problem, among many others. All JOE'S PUB IN
THE PARK performances will be at 7:00 pm.
Returning for the first time since it was initially
staged in 2004, JOE'S PUB IN THE PARK captures the quality and range
of performances that have made Joe's Pub, now in its ninth year
of providing music at its downtown home, one of the most acclaimed
and popular clubs in New York City. Pub in the Park brings that
talent and diversity into The Public Theater's most visible and
accessible venue, the annual home of Shakespeare in the Park. Drawing
from a pool of the literally thousands of artists that have performed
at Joe's Pub, the event's programming combines musicians from varying
genres and backgrounds together onto multiple artist bills designed
to bring disparate audiences together.
Below is a listing of JOE'S PUB IN THE PARK performances,
presented by The Public Theater with support from The New York State
Music Fund.
Wednesday, September 19th at 7:00 pm, Lesley Gore,
Jill Sobule and The New Standards ($40)
Thursday, September 20th at 7:00 pm, Patty Griffin,
Allen Toussaint and CMA Songwriters Series ($50)
Saturday through Monday, September 22nd through 24th
at 7:00 pm, The 40th Anniversary Concert of Hair: The American Tribal
Love-Rock Musical (FREE)
Tuesday, September 25th at 7:00 pm, Carmen Consoli,
Morley and Luciana Souza (FREE)
Wednesday, September 26th at 7:00 pm, Beirut, Balkan
Beat Box and The NY Gypsy All-Stars ($25)
Friday, September 28th at 7:00 pm, Michelle Shocked,
Toshi Reagon & BIGLovely: Sacred Music Project and John Boutte (FREE)
Saturday, September 29th at 7:00 pm, 20th Century
Boy: The Marc Bolan and T.Rex 30th Anniversary Celebration, David
Driver Sings The Scott Walker Songbook and Justin Bond is Close
to You: The Songs of the Carpenters ($40)
Sunday, September 30th at 7:00 pm, Stew & Friends:
Songs from Passing Strange & More and The Negro Problem (FREE)
All artists, dates and set times are subject to change.
Reserved seating tickets to JOE'S PUB IN THE PARK's
paid shows are on sale now at The Public Theater box office, 425
Lafayette Street; on-line at http://www.joespub.com
and by phone at 212-967-7555. Tickets to the FREE performances will
be available on the day of the performance (two per person) at The
Delacorte Theater in Central Park beginning at 1:00 pm and at The
Public Theater from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The closest entrances to
The Delacorte are at 81st Street and Central Park West or 79th Street
and Fifth Avenue.
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HERE & THERE
I just checked my calendar to see what I had planned for myself for
the next couple of days and noticed that I had not been to a single
cabaret show since Monday's newsletter went out. In fact, the last
cabaret event I attended was last week Friday night. This is due to
a combination of circumstances - low funds and fairly empty cabaret
schedules. Someone from Australia sent me a note yesterday to say
he and some friends were visiting NYC for a few days and wanted my
suggestions as to cabaret shows to catch - and I could only recommend
one for last night (a show I had already seen) and one for tonight
(which I plan to go to). I also suggested SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX
for tonight, but that is an interview show, not really a cabaret show.
But it is always interesting and sometimes most entertaining.
In fact, you might have noticed that I discontinued
the NYC Picks section in these twice-weekly newsletters: there have
been so few shows to choose from, it hardly seemed worth the effort.
In fact, if you were planning on any cabaret this weekend, you just
might see me there as well, since there are so few cabaret events
scheduled.
For that reason, and due to the fact that Monday is
a holiday here in the USA, there will be no issue on Monday of the
newsletter - all will be combined in the MID-WEEK issue - hopefully
going out on Wednesday the 5th of September instead of the usual
Thursday. Check the message board on the website for any special
news items that can't wait for the MID-WEEK issue - and we will
continue to ad news items to the website as they come in.
Over the weekend I plan to do some fixing up here
in the apartment - I bought a set of bookshelves a week after I
moved here and want to finally set them up and unpack my 4 cartons
of CDs - and 2 other cartons of stuff I have never gotten around
to unpacking since I moved back to Manhattan in mid-April! I can't
wait actually - there are a few items packed in those boxes somewhere
I really miss but simply have been to busy to look for.
We signed up 300 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members before 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 is all about, if you really want to support us in our efforts
to expand and promote the art - and the artists of cabaret, now is
the time to send us your support by joining this week - a basic SILVER
membership is only $20, but that $20 means so much to me - and the
performers we write about, and have been writing about for over 17
years. Click the button JOIN HERE at the top of every page on the
website for information on membership choices and benefits. You can
join instantly by credit card using PayPal or by check. Please remember,
all checks should be made out simply to STU HAMSTRA and mailed to
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This very long issue includes all the news items and press releases
covering events through September 22nd - I don't want to get too far
ahead of things since most items only get a chance in the newsletter
once (see section near the bottom of this issue about articles appearing
on the web and in the newsletter. I figure if I stay three weeks ahead,
the news will continue to be current and fresh. This issue has news
items from LA & San Francisco, South Africa, Chicago, New Hope, Boston,
and more - in addition to a stack of NYC items. And the news keeps
coming in. Note that many of the items in this issue are linked to
more detailed stories on the website - often including photos. Just
click on the link - then close the Web site browser to get back to
the newsletter.
I can't write about you - your show, your CD - unless you write to
me first. This is a "one-person operation" and I simply don't have
time to sift through club schedules and websites to find out about
your event - you have to send me an e-mail and let me know about it.
I is so easy - and it is completely free! I love cabaret, and I want
to see it grow and thrive. That's what this is all about. But I need
you to keep supplying me with material to write about. Near the bottom
of every issue is a section entitled ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER
AND ON THE WEBSITE which outlines what it is you need to send to have
your item published.
Over the weekend I will also be working on a new project for the website
- I don't want to say too much until it is an actual fact, but hopefully
it will be up and running before the next issue. Stay tuned. Meantime,
I am going to send this off and start unpacking the bookcases. Have
a great weekend - and I will check back with you all MID-WEEK.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WANTS TO HELP YOU PROMOTE YOUR CD
If you have a cabaret CD to sell, and you join as a member of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE, you will be entitled to a free "members only" page
where your CD's cover(s) will be displayed with a link to where it
(they) may be purchased. There is even an extra button that folks
can use if your CD(s) is available on iTunes. As a SILVER ($20) member
you get to display one CD cover and link set, and as a GOLD member
you can have up to 5 CDs displayed and linked. This benefit is FREE
to all members - all you need to do is ask! Click on the button titled
CABARET CDs at the top of every page on the website to see what I
mean.
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 30th
DAVID PELLEGRENE HOSTS NO COVER CABARET TONIGHT 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 TONIGHT 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. Tonight, Thursday,
August 30th 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/
.
"DRUNK WITH LOVE CD RELEASE CONCERT IN LA TONIGHT
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
CABARET CARES SHOW FEATURES PETER MAC IN JUDY AND ME TONIGHT
"Cabaret Cares," the hit benefit series, continues tonight, 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://.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 nearly
2,500 subscribers.
FRIDAY - AUGUST 31st
BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY FEATURES RENT'S MARCUS PAUL JAMES
At 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 on Fridays 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.
ANDREW BLENDERMAN AT DADDY O'S THIS WEEKEND
Singer/pianist Andrew Blenderman is at the piano at DADDY O'S at the
HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO (151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL - 312-565-1234)
on Friday & Saturday, August 31st & September 1st, from 9:00 pm to
1:00 pm. The clubs is a traditional" piano bar, with an Irish feel.
Andrew will also be performing here on Monday, September 3rd and Friday
& Saturday, September 21st & 22nd. Call for cover/minimum information.
"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.
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
VILLA PASCAL CELEBRATES FOURTH ANNIVERSARY AUGUST 31st
On Friday August 31st, VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street.
Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566 / 0825694147 - http://www.freewebs.com/villapascal
) is officially 4 years old. All are invited to celebrate with SA
Acoustic Guitar Master Tony Cox, back by popular demand and recently
appearing as the headline act at the Splashy Fen Festival and delivering
a stomping solo show to a packed tent and excited audience. A multiple
award-winning acoustic guitarist, Tony returns to brings his electrifying
acoustic guitar show to Villa Pascal. Cox's performances as a soloist
have taken on an extraordinary depth and power as the guitarist heads
into his mid-fifties. Mixing story-telling, spontaneous humour with
his jaw-dropping guitar skills, Cox grabs an audience and doesn't
let go until he walks off stage, usually to a standing ovation and
howls for more. Call for cover/minimum information.
WHAT DO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS GET FOR FREE?
âÚA membership card that can entitle you to discounts to cabaret events
throughout the year. These offers are published in every MIDWEEK issue
of the newsletter and also promoted on the DISCOUNTS page on the website.
Discounts average around $5 off the regular show cover price. Click
on the button titled DISCOUNTS at the top of every page on the website
to see what I mean.
â A listing on our MEMBERSHIP PAGES - with a link
to your website and/or MySpace page so folks can find you and read
all about you. Remember, the more links to your website on the world
wide web, the higher you appear on GOOGLE! Click on the button titled
HOTLINE MEMBERS at the top of every page on the website to see what
I mean.
â A free link to your PodCast, WebCast or Blog. There
is a special page listing members who have one of the above - if
you don't know what they are, you don't have one. Click on the button
titled CABARET BLOGS at the top of every page on the website to
see what I mean.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 1st
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, September 1st at 8:30 pm. Performers scheduled
to appear include Leah Dubbie from The Poole Party; Brandy Rowell
from Suddenly Stand Up; Jay D'Ercola from the Big Apple Comedy Showcase;
Michelle Pawlina from Gotham; Stephen Dahlke from Carolines on Broadway;
Missy Booth from The New York Comedy Club; Joe Minolfi from The Broadway
Comedy Club; Cathie Boruch from Time Out Comedy Cafe; Sidney Myer
MAC & Bistro Award Winning Musical Comedian. Still just a $15 cover,
2 drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
FRANK JACKSON'S JAZZ TRIO AT OCTAVIA LOUNGE SEPTEMBER 1st
Frank Jackson, along with Al Obidinski on bass and Akira Tana on drums
will be performing at the OCTAVIA LOUNGE (1772 Market Street, SF -
415-863-3516 - http://www.octavialounge.com/
) on Saturday September 1st from 8:00 pm to midnight. This intimate
club features delicious food, tasty beverages, good wine selections,
nice cheese and desert menu's as well as reasonable prices and fine
entertainment. There is a $15 cover. For best seating reservations
are a must.
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
CABARET HOTLINE MEMBERS GET SPECIAL BANNER AD RATES
SILVER ($20) members get $20 off their first BANNER ad in a membership
year (it's like getting your SILVER membership for free!). GOLD ($75)
members get a 20% discount off the price of all BANNERS purchased
in a membership year - place $375 worth of banners and you recoup
the cost of your membership and from there in its all gravy! CRYSTAL,
PLATINUM & DIAMOND ($250 & up) members get 30%, 40% and 50% off the
price of all BANNERS purchased in a membership year respectively.
Click on the buttons titled JOIN HERE and BANNER INFO at the top of
every page on the website to see what I mean.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 2nd
TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC CANCELLED THIS SUNDAY
Trudi Mann's Sunday Brunch "Open Mic For Singers," with a new home,
performs 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. Performers who wish to sing should take
along two copies of their music. Sign-in starts around noon. Due to
the Labor Day Holiday there will be no event this week Sunday, September
2nd. 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 GABRIELLE STRAVELLI
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 September 2nd, Gabrielle Stravelli. Upcoming guests
include: 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 RICHARD ROGERS RECORDINGS
On Sunday, September 2md, 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
"Recently Rodgers." Originally broadcast during the RICHARD RODGERS
CENTENNIAL this tribute focuses on the more contemporary recordings
of Rodgers' songs. David will play songs recorded by Bernadette Peters,
Tom Andersen, Shirley Horn, Mel Torme, Karen Mason, Curtis Stigers,
Holly Cole Trio, Charles Cermele, Lena Horne, Eric Comstock, Mary
Pearson, Howard Mcgillan, Barbara Cook, Craig Rubano, Renemarie, Bill
Wright, Elaine Stritch, Steve Ross, Judy Kaye, Phillip Officer, Kristin
Chenoweth, Billy Stritch, Rosemary Clooney, George Michael, Mary Cleere
Haran & More! And some of the recent recordings: "My Funny Valentine",
"Climb Every Mountain", "The Blue Room", "Ten Minutes Ago", "This
Funny World", "Something Good", "You're Nearer", "This Nearly Was
Mine", "Where Or When", "Edelweiss", "The Lady Is A Tramp", "My Favorite
Things", "Mountain Greenery" "I Haven't Got A Worry In The World"
and More! (This Tribute was originally broadcast of June 23rd, 2002)
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/
.
SALON SUNDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 2nd FEATURES LABOR THEME
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. This Sunday's theme is LABOR
- Jobs you love; Jobs you hate; The labor of the creative process;
The labor of love; Childbirth. You name it. As long as there are ergs
involved. 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, September 2nd, Brad Loekle (Sirius OutQ
Radio, Ice Palace at Cherry Grove) fills in for the resting Adam Sank
to host a special Labor Day Weekend edition of this wildly popular
comedy showcase. Headlining the hilarity will be the luscious Laurie
Kilmartin ("Jimmy Kimmel Live," Vh-1's "Best Week Ever"). Also David
Lee Nelson (Gotham Comedy Club) and Leah Dubie (Boston Comedy Festival).
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 - SEPTEMBER 3rd
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE TAKES LABOR DAY OFF
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/
) every Monday at 7:30 pm. The show usually features 6 to 10 vocalists
from the NY-NJ-PA area. Because of the LABOR DAY holiday, there will
be no showcase this week Monday. Only $10 cover/$10 minimum.
JUST $20 CAN HELP KEEP THESE NEWSLETTERS COMING EVERY WEEK
A SILVER membership ($20) costs less than the cover charge for many
cabaret shows - about the same amount of that 2-drink minimum (if
you include the tax and tip). And you can always upgrade to the GOLD
membership level for just $55 to take advantage of the greater benefits.
You can join today and start taking advantage of your membership benefits
immediately - you membership card should arrive in the mail in about
10 days. Sign on using PayPal and I will process your membership immediately.
FUTURE EVENTS
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/
.
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
PENNY FULLER SING OF "FRIENDS IN DEED" IN SEPTEMBER
Penny Fuller's new cabaret show, Friends In Deed* at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) is a tuneful celebration of songwriters that she has had the good
pleasure of working with during her long and colorful career in the
musical theater, both on Broadway and off. Performances are scheduled
for Wednesday & Saturday, September 5th & 8th at 7:30 pm and Sunday,
September 9th at 7:00 pm. Paul Greenwood is her musical director,
with Louis Tucci on bass and guitar. Barry Kleinbort, directs. SEE
FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070909Fuller.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.
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/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.
ANDREA PRESTINARIO MAKES HER DAVENPORT'S DEBUT SEPTEMBER 10th
"Normal? A Journey Through Songs" starring Andrea Prestinario will
be presented at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago,
IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) on Mondays, September 10th & 17th at 8:00 pm. The show will feature
Dan Dausch on piano and Erik Schroeder on drums and is directed by
Ron Ben-Joseph. Also in the show, making guest appearances, are Vanessa
Panerosa and Katie Quick. In the show Andrea explores the meaning
of "what is normal" through jazz, musical theatre standards, pop,
country, blues, and rock songs. From the desire to "fit in" to fighting
the status quo, to finally, self-acceptance. It is Ms. Prestinario
Davenport's debut. There is a $10 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
VALERIE SNEADE AND JOHN O'NEILL IN BROADWAY, BROADWAY
Acclaimed vocalist and former Boston area resident Valerie Sneade
is returning from Florida to appear along with Boston cabaret favorite
John O'Neill in two performances of BROADWAY, BROADWAY at the CLUB
CAFE (209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA - 617-536-0966 - http://www.clubcafe.com/
) on Sunday, September 16th at 7:00 pm, with a second show scheduled
for Saturday, September 22nd at 7:30 pm at the RIVERSIDE THEATRE WORKS
(45 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA - 617-361-5269 - http://www.rtwboston.org/
). The pair performed this show in Florida last June to great acclaim.
Valerie joins John on-stage for an evening of merriment and unforgettable
duets. The duo prove that indeed anything can (and may) happen when
you mix these two incredible performers with the music of Broadway
including songs from Cabaret, Gypsy, Camelot and more. Each show has
a $20 cover.
KATE SHINDLE AND MICHAEL JOHN LACHIUSA AT BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND
On Monday, September 17th at 7:00 pm, Broadway's Kate Shindle will
appear at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) with 5-time TONY nominee Michael John Lachiusa as part of the BROADWAY
AT BIRDLAND series presented by Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com.
The series of Sunday and Monday night concerts feature top Broadway
stars and theater songwriters performing at the legendary club. From
euphoric romance to breaking up to killing your boyfriend because
your husband found out, the show features music ranging from Ray Charles
to Bill Withers to ... well, LaChiusa. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070917Shinde.shtml
JOE'S PUB IN THE PARK RETURNS SEPTEMBER 19th
The Public Theater announces the return of JOE'S PUB IN THE PARK,
a two-week series of paid and free concerts at THE DELACORTE THEATER
(Central Park, New York, NY - http://www.joespub.com/
). JOE'S PUB IN THE PARK, presented with support from The New York
State Music Fund, kicks off with a series of full-length performances
by legendary girl-group diva Lesley Gore, singer-songwriter/pop-satirist
Jill Sobule and the innovative punk-noir trio The New Standards on
Wednesday, September 19th. The series of ten shows continues through
Sunday, September 30th. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070930JoesPark.shtml
SIMPLY BARBRA IN MASSACHUSETTS SEPTEMBER 21st
JM Productions presents "Simply Barbra," a truly remarkable tribute
to Ms. Barbra Streisand starring Steven Brinberg on September 21st
at RAFFAEL'S AT NANTASKET BEACH (45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA - 781-925-4515
- http://www.raffaels.com/
). Call for exact showtime. "Simply Barbra," which is updated annually,
has been performed all over the globe. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE070921Barbra.shtml
LET'S GET IT ON: THE MUSIC OF MOTOWN STARTS SEPTEMBER 21st
Karlton D. Turner and a host of talented artist pay homage to the
legends of Motown for 6 weeks starting on Friday, September 21st at
THE AMERICAN CABARET THEATRE (401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis,
IN - 317-631-0334 - http://www.actindy.org/
). The show plays Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 3:00
pm through October 28th. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW071028Motown.shtml
NCTC ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AMANDA KING IN IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME
The New Conservatory Theatre Center is proud to present the vivacious
Amanda King, starring in It's About Damn Time.The show opens September
21st (one preview on September 20th) and runs through October 7th.
As part of NCTC's Summer Cabaret Series, "Amanda King: It's About
Damn Time" is a swingin' evening of zesty tunes that celebrate life
and love. In the show Ms. King promises to bend blue notes and breathe
new life into a vibrant collection of wonderful jazz standards and
lesser known titles from the 1930s to the 1960s. Performances are
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. All performances
will take place at NEW CONSERVATORY THEATRE CENTER (25 Van Ness Avenue,
San Francisco, CA - 415-861-8972 - http://www.nctcsf.org/
). SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSF071007NCTC.shtml
DARYL NITZ & GEORGE HOWE CELEBRATES 500th SHOW SEPTEMBER 22nd
Now in their 8th smash year, Daryl Nitz and George Howe, creators
of the "Nitz and Howe Experience," Chicago's longest running cabaret
show, celebrate their 500th performance on Saturday, September 22nd
at 10:00 pm, at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago,
IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) at 10:00 pm. The show has opened each performance with "Get the
Party Started" and "This Joint is Jumpin'" every Friday and Saturday
night from 10:00 pm until 1:30 am. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW070922Nitz.shtml
D.C. ANDERSON AT METROPOLITAN ROOM MONDAY 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
NEXT BOSTON AREA BACA/CCAE OPEN MIC EVENT SEPTEMBER 28th
The next Boston Cabaret Open mic, sponsored by BACA (Boston Association
of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
) and CAMBRIDGE CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION (http://www.ccae.org/ )
will be held on Friday, September 28th at 8:00 pm at the CAMBRIDGE
CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION (56 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-547-6789
- Ext. 1 - http://www.ccae.org/
). Host and accompanist TBA. Performers are welcome to come early
and help set up - it's a great way to meet other music-lovers. Sign-up
starts at 7:00 pm. $10 ($8 BACA members)
FUTURE EVENTS - OCTOBER AND BEYOND
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
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
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
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