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COLUMBUS DAY INFORMATION
FOR MONDAY OCTOBER 8th
Monday, October 8th (the
second Monday in October) is celebrated in the USA as Columbus Day.
Manhattan will be especially busy traffic-wise because of the annual
parade so be advised to use mass transit if at all possible. This
particular holiday usually does not disrupt live entertainment events,
but phone ahead just to be sure.
HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS
SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
KEN SLAVIN RELEASES NEW
CD "I'LL TAKE ROMANCE"
ALICE FRAZIER AT THE BEECHMAN
ONE NIGHT ONLY TONIGHT
KENNY'S CASTAWAYS CELEBRATES
40TH ANNIVERSARY TONIGHT
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX
TONIGHT WITH BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL
DAVID PELLEGRENE'S NO COVER
CABARET TONIGHT WITH JACOB CORONADO
THREE CAT THURSDAYS FEATURES
CABARET VARIETY HOUR TONIGHT
CHRISTINE ANDREAS AT THE
PLUSH ROOM NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 14th
ON THE ROCKS WITH DANNY
LEARY TONIGHT AT THE DUPLEX
MAUREEN KELLEY STEWART'S
"HEART'S DESIRE" LAST SHOW TONIGHT
BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER
PARTY FEATURES STARS OF NYC STAGES
LAURA HULL AT JAZZ CAFE
ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 5th
"AT THE RITZ!" ON RADIO
FRIDAYS AND ON STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
KAREN AKERS SINGS SIMPLY
STYNE COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND
CHICAGO'S MARK FARRIS TAKES
OVER NYC KEYBOARDS FOR A WEEK
DEVLIN IS BACK IN TOWN
WITH HIT SHOW "WILD WOMEN"
KAREN LEVITT SINGS SONGS
FROM VIENNA TO BROADWAY
POOLE PARTY IN 10TH YEAR
WITH STAND-UP STARS ON SATURDAY
ALL THAT JAZZ AND MORE
AT SOHO REVUE BAR OCTOBER 6th
LET THE LAUGHS OUT AT TIME
OUT NEW YORK LOUNGE
BARTOSZ HADALA TRIO AT
METROPOLITAN ROOM OCTOBER 6TH
TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN
MIC CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY
SUNDAY OPEN MIC PERFORMANCES
AT LONDON'S LIVE LOUNGE
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW"
SUNDAY FEATURES BENNY GOODMAN & ORCHESTRA
RENA STROBER BRINGS SPAGHETTI
& MATZO BALLS TO THE TRIAD
LESLIE OROFINO BRINGS MANHATTAN
MADNESS TO MANHATTAN WITH FINAL SHOW
THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY
COMEDY HOUR SUNDAY WITH DAZZLING STARS
CARLA GORDON REPORTS THAT
"THE BRICE IS RIGHT" IN CHICAGO
SALON SUNDAY AT PARIS COMMUNE
THIS WEEK IN QUESTIONABLE TASTE
THE SONGS OF SAM DAVIS
at BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND
TANYA MOBERLY IS BACK AT
MAMA'S WITH FIRST OF 4 DIFFERENT SHOWS
KINETIC DANCE THEATER TO
PRESENT KINETIC HAPPENING
CABARET CARES PRESENTS
FIRST OF 3 BENEFIT EVENTS OCTOBER 8th
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE
IN NEW HOPE ON OCTOBER 8th
MUSIC VIDEO SHOOT WITH
LINA KOUTRAKOS OCTOBER 8th
JEFFRY DENMAN RETURNS TO
BIRDLAND WITH "JAZZ TURNS"
CRAIG POMRANZ HEADLINES
AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
SHOW TUNE TUESDAYS OPEN
MIC GOES LIVE!
GRETCHEN REINHAGEN GETS
BACK TO BASICS AT MAMA'S
GARY NEGBAUR IS A TRAVELING
JEWBADOUR AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
NEW OPEN MIC VENUE IN TUCSON
ON WEDNESDAYS
ELAINE ST. GEORGE DOES
JAZZ AT CAFFE VIVALDI
JOE PECK SINGS TORCHERED
MELODIES AT TWO DC VENUES
CABARET CONFIDENTIAL AT
LONDON'S "THE SPACE" OCTOBER 11th
MARCUS SIMEONE'S DEBUT
CD RELEASE SHOWS OCTOBER 12th & 26th
LUA HADAR ADDS A TWIST
TO JAZZ WITH NEW GENRE-BENDING BAND
NY SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY
RETURNS OCTOBER 13th
CYNTHIA CRANE MAKES METROPOLITAN
ROOM DEBUT WITH NEW SHOW
CHICAGO CABARET PROFESSIONALS
PRESENT GALA BENEFIT OCTOBER 14th
EVY SCHEFF RETURNS TO THE
BEECHMAN WITH "NOT FOR THE MONEY"
JENNA ESPOSITO CD RELEASE
SHOW FOR "13 MEN ... AND ME!"
MILES PHILLIPS PREMIERES
NEW SHOW AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
ALL-STAR CAST SINGS "WORDS
AND MUSIC BY PAUL GORDON"
BROADWAY UNPLUGGED AT THE
FORD TO BENEFIT VALLEY MUSICAL THEATRE
LINDA KOSUT' OSCAR BROWN
JR. TRIBUTE ONE NIGHT ONLY AT DILLON'S
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS
TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16th
MARY CLEERE HARAN "SINGS
DORIS DAY" AT FEINSTEIN'S
THE COUGAR CABARET ZOOMS
IN FOR TWO OCTOBER SHOWS AT MAMA'S
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HERE & THERE
It has been an exhausting
week so far. It seems that every time I open my e-mail another 10
press releases fall out! I tried very hard today to get all the items
and articles received for events up to the 20th of October up and
running on the website and included in this newsletter - but I could
only get to the 15th and one or two for the 16th. There are 18 more
items to post in order to catch up just to the 20th! Who says that
cabaret is on the wane?
Meantime the weather forecasts call for a really warm
weekend with temperatures into the upper 80s. Last week had me digging
out my sweaters and jackets, this week I am back to short sleeves.
I vote for clearly defined seasons.
CORRECTION (OR ACTUALLY
A CANCELLATION) - Last issue we related a note from Mr. Ruby Rims
about the return of TEDDYCARE, with events planned for December at
the JUDSON MEMORIAL CHURCH in the Village. Turns out the church had
their December schedule in a state of confusion and notified Ruby
that the dates were no longer available. So no TEDDYCARE again this
year - understandably Ruby is quite disappointed and discouraged by
this turn of events.
By the way, you have one
more chance to catch Aaron's show at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West
22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) this Sunday October 7th at 7:00 pm. His new show is called "Dreamscape"
and is an amazing new style for Aaron. He is backed by an terrific
band led by Erik James, with backup singers and a guest appearance
by Carolyn Eufrasio of Shimmerplanet. The show is non-stop excitement
from beginning to end, with some new songs not usually heard in cabaret
plus some new looks at old standards. This is a definite "go see"
- just two performances is not enough for such a great show and I
hope it gets several more performances in the months to come.
Be sure to check out the
latest new feature on the website - CABARET DIARY (click on the button
so marked at the top of every page). This is a complete collection
of all cabaret event items published in these newsletters in date
order. So you can see at a glance what is going on where each day
of the week (at least if I heard about the event). There are links
to longer articles about the events where available. As a week ends,
the items of that week are lopped off the top, and new items continue
to be added as we find out about them.
This weekend we are planning
a major overhaul of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEB BLOG which really
has been a neglected orphan lately. All the old items will be deleted,
and we plan on a fresh new look and a new beginning. The current (or
actually past system, since nothing has been posted for some time)
was entirely too much work, so I have a new design and a new format
- stay tuned.
The newsletters have been
undergoing a design/format change as well (I am sure you noticed)
and now on Monday the 8th, we will be changing the layout in an attempt
to make the issues a little shorter and eliminate duplication of news
items. From now on the MONDAY issue will look a little more like the
MIDWEEK issue since we will be eliminating the special SPONSOR'S section.
Instead of all the banner and side-bar advertisers listed near the
top of the issue, the items advertised will be distributed in date
order. But now the news items for advertisers will be included in
EVERY issue - MONDAY & MIDWEEK, rather than just in the MONDAY issue.
We surpassed the 360 mark
and are still going for 400 members by Columbus Day (October 8th)
just 4 days away and 40 members to signup. If you have hesitated to
join in the past, follow the lead of Craig Coursey and join us this
year. A basic SILVER membership is a mere $20 and if you enjoy these
newsletters (since you have read this far I assume you do), why not
show your appreciation and support by joining today? Just click on
the JOIN HERE button at the top of every page of the website for details
- you can even join instantly using a credit card and PayPal. Please
remember, all checks should be made out simply to STU HAMSTRA and
mailed to 75-22 37th Avenue #35 - Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Hey, we're only
talking $20 here - yet it would mean a lot more to me, I assure you.
I'm still waiting for the
next installment of John Hoglund's AFTER DARK column, but in the meantime,
I want to clarify one thing: John is a free-lance writer and I do
not - and actually should not - tell him who or what to write about.
In fact, except for an occasional typo I might find, I don't change
a word of what he sends me. So, if you want to invite John to your
show or to listen to your CD, you need to contact him. Realize also
that right now he is "up to his ears" in two or three special projects
that demand a lot of his time and attention - hopefully in a month
or so there will be less demand on his time and energy. By the way,
sponsorship of the AFTER DARK section will be available after October
14th - your SUPER-SIDEBAR ad will appear on all pages of the AFTER
DARK section plus on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE home page - and displayed
every time, not at random. The AFTER DARK section is the most popular
and most read section of the website after the MESSAGE BOARD.
Do I dare "go for four"
tonight? Here's my datebook entries for today: 6:00 pm at DON'T TELL
MAMA for Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX - guest is Brian Stokes
Mitchell. 7:00 pm a few blocks away at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN for Alice
Frazier's "Broadway Without Boundaries" show. Then at 8:15 pm, Jacob
Coronado's show at David Pellegrene's "No Cover Cabaret" at UNCLE
CHARLIE'S (I expect I will be late) and finally at 10:00 pm, Barbara
Brussell's highly recommended new show "Out Of The Mouths of Babes"
show at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Fortunately Barb's show (which is the
talk of the town) plays every Thursday through November 1st - if I
fall behind schedule I can catch her show next week and check out
Ray Jessel's show at DON'T TELL MAMA at 11:00 pm instead. Paramedics,
please stand by.
Now that we are fast approaching
the 400 member mark, more performers should consider offering discounts
to their shows for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members. Not only do you
get a free listing on the DISCOUNTS page on the website - the third
most popular section after the MESSAGE BOARD and the AFTER DARK sections,
and not only do you have your show promoted in every MIDWEEK issue
of the newsletter, but you also now have chance to snag Craig "always
looking for a bargain" Coursey in your audience! (Attention cabaret
wait staff: he's a big tipper (or is it "tippler"?) so treat him well.
Note to piano bar lovers
- do not - DO NOT - ask Bobby Peaco to play Billy Joel's "Piano Man."
Some drunk did so the other night at DON'T TELL MAMA and was soon
escorted from the bar. He don't know it - he don't play it. Be warned.
Well, here I am, sitting
at the computer, finishing off the newsletter and eating cold left-over
Mexican food from dinner last night - unshaven and still in my PJs.
I am so happy I don't have a web cam here - and believe me, you should
be happy you don't have to see this as well! Its time to go.
Big thanks
to the folks that joined and bought banners this week - we're in
that period between paying the rent and awaiting the check from
Social Security, and every penny is appreciated. There are 40 folks
out there that can really make my weekend by joining as members
- I am counting on you!
See you
all on Monday!
NOW FOR SOME NEWS ABOUT
CABARET SHOWS AND STUFF
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.
COLUMBUS DAY INFORMATION
FOR MONDAY OCTOBER 8th
Monday, October 8th (the
second Monday in October) is celebrated in the USA as Columbus Day.
Manhattan will be especially busy traffic-wise because of the annual
parade so be advised to use mass transit if at all possible. This
particular holiday usually does not disrupt live entertainment events,
but phone ahead just to be sure.
CABARET CD RELEASE NEWS
KEN SLAVIN RELEASES NEW
CD "I'LL TAKE ROMANCE"
The Alamo City's most popular
jazz crooner, Ken Slavin, has released his new CD "I'll Take Romance"
- a tour de force of romantic jazz and pop songs showcasing his rich,
expressive voice and demonstrating why he is poised to emerge as a
star in the growing "neo-classical" vocal jazz movement in America
and abroad. I'll Take Romance features 16 tracks running the gamut
from lush violin-infused arrangements to cool swing numbers to spicy
Latin tempos. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCD071030Slavin.shtml
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 4
ALICE FRAZIER AT THE BEECHMAN
ONE NIGHT ONLY TONIGHT
Alice Frazier returns to
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) with her show, "Broadway Without Boundaries," on Thursday, October
4th at 7:00 pm. Alice will perform songs with music by composers like
Leonard Bernstein, Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim, Frank Loesser
and more. The show features musical director and renowned pianist,
Don Rebic, who has worked with Leslie Uggams, Maureen McGovern, the
legendary Margaret Whiting and who is currently working with Karen
Akers. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071004Frazier.shtml
KENNY'S CASTAWAYS CELEBRATES
40TH ANNIVERSARY TONIGHT
A Greenwich Village landmark,
KENNY'S CASTAWAYS (157 Bleeker Street, NYC - 212-979-9762 - http://kennyscastaways.net/
) has completed renovations and will celebrate its 40th Anniversary
with a fund-raising event on Thursday, October 4th. A special evening
of a trio of fabulous performances will benefit "Little Kids Rock"
(http://www.littlekidsrock.org/
) bringing musical instruments and music instruction to NYC public
schools. From their website: "'Little Kids Rock' believes that all
children in our public schools deserve music education. Music education
is a transforming force in children's lives. This is why we are dedicated
to bringing free musical instruments and music instruction to public
school children." The evening will feature: 7:30 pm - Witches in Bikinis;
8:30 pm - Johnny Rev & the Jones; 9:30 pm - Paul Hipp. $15 suggested
donation to "Little Kids Rock"
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX
TONIGHT WITH BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL
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. On Thursday, October
4th Seth's guest is Broadway's Brian Stokes Mitchell. 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/
.
DAVID PELLEGRENE'S NO COVER
CABARET TONIGHT WITH JACOB CORONADO
David Pellegrene will host
another 'NO COVER CABARET" event tonight Thursday October 4th at 8:00
pm at UNCLE CHARLIE'S (139 East 45th Street 2nd Floor, NYC - 212-661-9097
- http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
) featuring lean and handsome vocalist Jacob Coronado. These cover-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! You are invited to drop by 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.
THREE CAT THURSDAYS FEATURES
CABARET VARIETY HOUR TONIGHT
CABARET VARIETY HOUR takes
place the 1st Thursday each month as part of THREE CAT THURSDAYS on
Thursday, October 4th at 8:00 pm at GORILLA TANGO THEATER (1919 North
Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-598-4549 - http://www.gorillatango.com/
). In the traditions of The Ed Sullivan Show, Carol Burnett and yes,
Donnie and Marie Osmond comes an hour of musical variety, featuring
some of Chicago's most interesting and diverse performers. A little
bit of everything, lot's of fun and surprises. Performers this week
TBA. Sound and lighting is by Darin Scott. These weekly cabaret events
are presented by Three Cat Media.
CHRISTINE ANDREAS AT THE
PLUSH ROOM NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 14th
Broadway/recording star
Christine Andreas brings her cabaret show "Love if Good" to THE EMPIRE
PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
- 415-885-2800 - http://www.empireplushroom.com/
) for two weeks in October, with shows Tuesdays through Sundays through
Sunday October 14th. Showtimes vary so call for information. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSF071014Andreas.shtml
ON THE ROCKS WITH DANNY
LEARY TONIGHT AT THE DUPLEX
"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 at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE
(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
). Host 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. 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. This week the show features Sherry Davey, Karith
Foster, Adam Sank, Allison Castillo, Skip & Sparkle, David Spiecher,
Leah Dubie and Jennifer Eden with Ben Rauch at the piano. There is
a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
MAUREEN KELLEY STEWART'S
"HEART'S DESIRE" LAST SHOW TONIGHT
Cabaret performer Maureen
Kelley Stewart appeared 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." Now
the show has been extended for one more performance,Thursday, October
4th at 9:30 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/NewsNYC071004MKS.shtml
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 5th
BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER
PARTY FEATURES STARS OF NYC STAGES
At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Fridays 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 performers this week are
TBA. No cover, no minimum. Singer/dancers invited at all times - you
can hang out at the bar, at a table or even on stage.
LAURA HULL AT JAZZ CAFE
ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 5th
The Laura Hull Jazz Ensemble
will perform at the JAZZ CAFE (540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction,
South Brunswick, NJ - 732-329-4000 ext. 7635 - http://www.sbtnj.net/
) on Friday, October 5th with two sets from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Laura's
repertoire is comprised of American popular songs and jazz standards,
as well as her original music. She combines rich, sultry vocals with
lush phrasing and a husky voice that hits you right in the gut. Laura
Hull combines poignant, introspective storytelling among diverse styles
of music ranging from jazz to light rock.There is no cover charge.
"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.
KAREN AKERS SINGS SIMPLY
STYNE COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND
Karen Akers, one of America's
most arresting and successful concert and cabaret stars, returns to
New Hope and BOB EGAN'S COSMOPOLITAN CLUB AT THE NEW HOPE INN (6426
Lower York Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-5221 - http://www.thecosmopolitanclub.com/
) on Friday & Saturday, October 5th & 6th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, October
7th at 7:30 pm. Ms. Akers will present SIMPLY STYNE, an exciting program
of music by Jule Styne, one of the worlds most popular Broadway and
Hollywood composers. Ms. Akers will be accompanied on piano by her
longtime musical director Don Rebic. The evening is directed by Eric
Michael Gillett. There is a $35 cover and $10 food/drink minimum.
CHICAGO'S MARK FARRIS TAKES
OVER NYC KEYBOARDS FOR A WEEK
Chicago-based piano bar
host Mark Farris fills in for vacationing David Pellegrene starting
Friday October 5th when he takes over the piano at UNCLE CHARLIE'S
(139 East 45th Street 2nd Floor, NYC - 212-661-9097 - http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
) on FrIday & Saturday, the 5th & 6th from 9:30 pm to 2:00 am. Then
he subs at THE TOWNHOUSE OF NYC (236 East 58th Street, NYC - 212-754-4649
- http://www.townhouseny.com/
) on Monday & Wednesday, October 8th & 10th from 6:00 to 9:30 pm.
Back at UNCLE CHARLIE'S on Thursday the 11th, Mark will present his
own cabaret act at 8:00 pm for "No Cover Cabaret" and continue at
the open-mic piano bar once again from 9:30 pm to 2:00 am.
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 6th
DEVLIN IS BACK IN TOWN
WITH HIT SHOW "WILD WOMEN"
West Coast singing sensation,
Devlin, roars back to New York with her show "Wild Women" on 2 consecutive
Saturdays, October 6th & October 13th at 5:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). She is accompanied by Rick Jensen on piano. Lina Koutrakos directs.
Devlin will be performing arrangements by Rick Jensen and Tex Arnold,
singing jazz, blues and torch songs. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071013Devlin.shtml
KAREN LEVITT SINGS SONGS
FROM VIENNA TO BROADWAY
Soprano Karyn Levitt's
new show, The Age of Romance: From Vienna to Broadway, will be presented
on Saturday, October 6th at 8:30 pm at THE WEILL RECITAL HALL at CARNEGIE
HALL (154 West 57th Street, NYC - CarnegieCharge 1-212-247-7800 -
http://www.carnegiehall.org/
). She will be joined on stage by Tom LaMark at the piano. Musical
director is Terrence Montgomery. In the show Karen explores the romantic
sensibility, performing the music of her distant relative, Sigmund
Romberg, and other masters of operetta and early Broadway, including
Strauss, Lehar, Herbert, Kern, and Forrest & Wright. Her show combines
cabaret and classical theatre and includes pieces from early operettas
sung by Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071006Levitt.shtml
POOLE PARTY IN 10TH YEAR
WITH STAND-UP STARS ON SATURDAY
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 29th at 8:30. Performers scheduled
to appear: Steve Watson from Monster House; Cathie Boruch from The
Laugh Lounge; Nadine O'Brien from Carolines on Broadway; Laura Spaeth
from The Improv Comedy Club; Richard Green from Suddenly Stand Up;
Richard Cramer from The Big Apple Comedy Showcase; Jeni Aron from
The Boston Comedy Club; Joe Minolfi from Stand Up New York; Tom Doddario
from The Comedy Cellar; Nore Davis from The Comic Strip Live; Yamaneika
Saunders from The Village Lantern; Sidney Myer MAC & Bistro Award
Winning Musical Comedian. Still just a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum
each show. $10 cover each show for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
ALL THAT JAZZ AND MORE
AT SOHO REVUE BAR OCTOBER 6th
ALL THAT JAZZ!, The Vaudeville
Extravaganza returns to the SOHO REVUE BAR (11 Walkers Court, Brewer
Street, London, ENG - 08700 600 100 - http://www.sohorevuebar.co.uk/
) on Saturday October 6th at 7:30 pm, with hosts Paul L Martin & Sarah-Louise
Young and a plethora of special guests including Marnie Baumer, Dusty
Limits, Jonas Sodergren and musical troupe Wassail. Cover includes
after-show club. Call for cover/minimum information.
LET THE LAUGHS OUT AT TIME
OUT NEW YORK LOUNGE
This Saturday night October
6th at 10:00 pm at THE TIME OUT NEW YORK LOUNGE (340 West 50th Street,
NYC - 646-871-1730) at the New World Stages Building comedienne Vicki
Ferentinos presents "Let the Laughs Out." Each week, the comedy show
promises to feature some of New York City's hottest stand-up and musical
comedy acts. This week the show stars Katina Corrao, Rob Gorden, Nate
Dell, Dave Rubin, Lance Weiss, and Jason Larson. Tickets only $5 and
available at the door.
BARTOSZ HADALA TRIO AT
METROPOLITAN ROOM OCTOBER 6TH
New York based Polish-born
pianist Bartosz Hadala brings to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd
Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) his state-of-the-art jazz piano trio with the legendary drummer
Mr. Billy Hart and the world renowned bassist Mr. Johannes Weidenmueller.
The trio will present jazz standards as well as the leader's original
compositions. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071006Hadala.shtml
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 7th
TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN
MIC CONTINUES 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. No cover,
but the "hat" is passed on behalf of the fabulous musicians. There
is a $16 food/drink minimum.
SUNDAY OPEN MIC PERFORMANCES
AT LONDON'S LIVE LOUNGE
Open-mic performances from
musical theatre, jazz, and pop singers take place every Sunday night
at LIVE LOUNGE (183 Kensington High St, Kensington - 020 7937 2458
- ). Food is available all night. The weekly host presides from 7:00
pm and all singers are invited to come and sing or sit back and enjoy
the performances. (Singers; bring sheet music.) There is no cover
charge, but tips for your host and pianist will be collected throughout
the evening. Hosts on October 7th are Peter Huntley & Dominic Nicholas;
on the 14th, Ian Lilley & Verity Quade; on the 21st, Robbie Bonar
& Dominic Nicholas; on the 28th Tricity Vogue & Rich Luck.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW"
SUNDAY FEATURES BENNY GOODMAN & ORCHESTRA
On Sunday, October 7th,
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 feature
the music of Benny Goodman & His Orchestra. Some of the songs from
his career that you will hear: "And The Angels Sing" Vocal By Martha
Tilton; Louis Prima's "Sing, Sing, Sing"; "Don't Be That Way" recorded
"Live" at Carnegie Hall, 1938; "Let's Dance and "Why Don't You Do
Right?" with Peggy Lee and more. "Songwriter Of The Month" is Paul
Rolnick with song performances by Karen Mason, Billy Stritch, Marcus
Simeone. Plus "Caught On Tape": Tom Andersen "Live" at the Everything
Old Is New Again 25th Anniversary Celebration of September, 2004.
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/
.
RENA STROBER BRINGS SPAGHETTI
& MATZO BALLS TO THE TRIAD
Rena Strober brings her
acclaimed show "Spaghetti & Matzo Balls" to THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd
Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) for a 5 week Off-Broadway run opening on Sunday October 7th and
playing every Sunday and Thursday at 7:00 pm through November 11th.
The show features music ranging from Italian Pop Opera, Rock & Roll,
Folk, Broadway, Yiddish and original songs by Jeff Blumenkrantz, Brad
Alexander and many more. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071111Rena.shtml
LESLIE OROFINO BRINGS MANHATTAN
MADNESS TO MANHATTAN WITH FINAL SHOW
2007 Hanson Award Winner,
Leslie Orofino and her trio will be weaving their magic again with
a brand new show, MANHATTAN MADNESS with just one remaining performances
on Sunday, October 7th at 4:00 at the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West
22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). The show features Keith Ingham on piano, Boots Maleson on bass
and Rex Benincasa on drums. Louis D. Pietig directs. There is a $20
cover and a 2-beverage minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071007Orofino.shtml
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, October 7th, host Adam Sank welcomes an
all-star lineup of show favorites, including Vanessa Hollingshead
("Comedy Central Presents," "Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn"); comic-actor
Clayton Fletcher (HBO's "Sex in the City," NY Comedy Club), Danny
Leary (The Duplex) and Adrienne Iapalucci (Sal's Comedy Hole). No
cover charge, $5 cosmos all night.
CARLA GORDON REPORTS THAT
"THE BRICE IS RIGHT" IN CHICAGO
Chicago vocalist Carla
Gordon brings her new show featuring the songs of Fanny Brice called
"The Brice is Right" to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue,
Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) just one more time on Sunday, October 7th at 7:00 pm. Musical director
is Jeff Roscoe. There is a $12 cover and a 2-drink minimum.
SALON SUNDAY AT PARIS COMMUNE
THIS WEEK IN QUESTIONABLE TASTE
This Sunday, October 7th,
from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, SALON SUNDAY, hosted by Mark Janus, returns
to the ROUGE WINE BAR at THE PARIS COMMUNE (99 Bank Street, NYC -
212-929-0509 - http://www.ParisCommune.net/
). The theme this week will be "Questionable Taste". Leave your blue
noses and sensitive stomachs at home and show Mel Brooks that he's
not the only one who can push an envelope! On October 14th SALON will
celebrate "Money! Money! Money!" with material focused on financial
well-being and/or the lack of it. On the 21st, SALON will get a head
start on Halloween with "Scary Stuff!", a salon that guarantees to
make your skin crawl and turn your hair white (or vice versa). No
cover, $15 food/drink minimum.
THE SONGS OF SAM DAVIS
at BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND
Jim Caruso's Cast Party
and TheaterMania.com present "All Mixed Up: The Songs of Sam Davis"
on Sunday, October 7th at 7:00 pm as part of Broadway at Birdland.
The weekly Sunday and Monday night concert series features top Broadway
performers and songwriters at the legendary BIRDLAND (315 West 44th
Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
). SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071007Davis.shtml
COLUMBUS DAY INFORMATION
FOR MONDAY OCTOBER 8th
Monday, October 8th (the
second Monday in October) is celebrated in the USA as Columbus Day.
Manhattan will be especially busy traffic-wise because of the annual
parade so be advised to use mass transit if at all possible. This
particular holiday usually does not disrupt live entertainment events,
but phone ahead just to be sure.
MONDAY - OCTOBER 8th -
COLUMBUS DAY
TANYA MOBERLY IS BACK AT
MAMA'S WITH FIRST OF 4 DIFFERENT SHOWS
Tanya Moberly is back with
her four fabulous shows for four consecutive Mondays at 7:00 pm in
October at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) starting on October 8th. Each show is presented just once. On October
8th, Tanya Sings Arlen, Etc.; on the 15th, Tanya Sings Jonatha Brooke;
Tanya Sings Beck, Etc. on the 22nd, and the series closes on the 29th
with Tanya Sings Ani Di Franco. Scott Ethier will beat the piano and
special guest is Rachel Wise. The shows are directed by Michael Schiralli.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071029Tanya.shtml
KINETIC DANCE THEATER TO
PRESENT KINETIC HAPPENING
Kinetic Dance Theater (Joanna
& Ryan Greer, Cofounders) to present KINETIC HAPPENING, a benefit
performance open to the public on Monday, October 8th at 7:00 pm at
TADA! THEATER (15 West 28th Street, NYC - 212-868-4444 - http://www.tadatheater.com/
). The hour-length performance will showcase a retrospective of past
works, take a look at projects currently in the works and glimpse
ahead to future works. A cocktail reception included in admission
to follow the performance. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071006Kenetic.shtml
CABARET CARES PRESENTS
FIRST OF 3 BENEFIT EVENTS OCTOBER 8th
The benefit series CABARET
CARES continues at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407
West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Monday, October 8th at 7:00 pm with "An Evening of The Lovely
Ladies of Cabaret." MAC Award winners Jeanne MacDonald, Sue Matsuki,
Leslie Orofino, are joined by Cynthia Crane, Marla Green, Erin Shields,
Jackie Fornatale, Traci Reynolds, along with Broadway performers Liz
Mckendry (The Producers), Aryn Faith (The Producers), Rebecca Kupka
(Jersey Boys). Additional shows in October will take place on October
22nd at 9:30 pm, presenting MAC Award winner Sue Matsuki in her acclaimed
show "Ella's Greatest Hits" featuring the music of Ella Fitzgerald
and on Monday October 29th at 9:30 pm featuring the cast of the Broadway
Revival "A Chorus Line" with performances by Heather Parcells, Will
Taylor, Nick Adams and many more. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071029Cares.shtml
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE
IN NEW HOPE ON OCTOBER 8th
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. On Monday October 8th, Bob's guests are Susan
Speidel, Lisa Woodford, Jerry Wichinsky, Pam Linkin, Karen Gross,
Amy Raditz, Jeffery Michael Fadden, Peter Graber (Harmonica), The
Boogie Man, Danny Kean (piano) and special guest Gene Cavanaugh and
more. Only $10 cover/$10 minimum.
MUSIC VIDEO SHOOT WITH
LINA KOUTRAKOS OCTOBER 8th
Lina Koutrakos' current
CD "Lightning in a Bottle" has been taken over by a major marketing
firm and is being expanded, redesigned and re-released. Just out of
the recording studio Lina and Co. are doing a 3-camera music video
shoot on Monday October 8th at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd
Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). The show will be a full blown original rock and roll concert done
in this classy and intimate venue. There will be 2 shows that night,
at 7:00 & 9:30 pm and both show will be filmed. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071008Lina.shtml
JEFFRY DENMAN RETURNS TO
BIRDLAND WITH "JAZZ TURNS"
Jeffry Denman, one of Broadway's
top song and dance men, celebrates his birthday by bringing his jazz-cabaret
act "JAZZ TURNS" back to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080
- http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) on Monday, October 8th at 7:00 pm after a sold-out debut last February.
Broadway at Birdland, presented by Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com,
is a series of Sunday and Monday night concerts featuring top Broadway
stars and theater songwriters performing at the legendary club. SEE
FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071098Denman.shtml
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 9th
CRAIG POMRANZ HEADLINES
AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Craig Pomranz, will headline
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Tuesdays in October with remaining shows scheduled for October
9th & 16th, both at 9:30 pm. Pomranz, along with musical director
Steve Bocchino, will offer a one-stop entertainment experience, jazz/saloon
singing along with classic standards, songs from the American Popular
Songbook and brand-new material. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC0701016Pomranz.shtml
SHOW TUNE TUESDAYS OPEN
MIC GOES LIVE!
Starting Tuesday October
9th at 9:00 pm, Steven SanSoucie will be hosting "Live Show-Tune Tuesdays"
at the DBAR (1236 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA - 617-265-4490
- http://www.dbarboston.com/
). Singers will be accompanied by the talented Rob Wendel on piano.
This is a show-tune-based open mic and anyone is invited bring music
and join the party. No Cover Charge.
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 10th
GRETCHEN REINHAGEN GETS
BACK TO BASICS AT MAMA'S
Gretchen Reinhagen brings
her new cabaret show "Back to Basics" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West
46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) in October for four performances - on Wednesday the 10th at 9:15
pm, Monday the 15th at 9:00 pm, Sunday the 21st at 8:15 pm and Tuesday
the 20th at 7:00 pm. Musical director is Steven Silverstein. The show
is a collection of some of the most loved standards as well as a few
not so standard gems thrown into the mix. In this show, Reinhagen
gets down to the basics of just singing good tunes. "Back to Basics"
follows her successful 2006 show "Redefined" which earned rave reviews
and a MAC nomination for Steven Silverstein's original song, "A Strong
Wind". There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071023Gretchen.shtml
GARY NEGBAUR IS A TRAVELING
JEWBADOUR AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
Singer/songwriter Gary
Negbaur brings his new show "Tales of the Traveling Jewbadour" to
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Wednesdays, October 10th & 17th at 7:30 pm. The show features
the music of Jewish American composers like George Gershwin, Irving
Berlin, Billy Joel and ... Gary Negbaur. Highlights will include his
innovative Latin jazz take on Fiddler on the Roof's "Sunrise Sunset"
as well as his humorous original "Passover in Kansas City". It also
features as guest vocalist, Gary's wife Yvette Negbaur. Gary Negbaur
is a pianist/singer/songwriter from New York City. His shows feature
his original songs combined with unforgettable standards. There is
a $20 cover, 2-beverage minimum.
NEW OPEN MIC VENUE IN TUCSON
ON WEDNESDAYS
Every Wednesday at 7:00
pm will be CABARET OPEN MIC NIGHT at COLORS FOOD & SPIRITS (5305 East
Speedway, Tucson, AZ - 520-323-1840) with the fabulous cabaret diva
Liz McMahon introducing Tucson's most talented performers. Liz is
well-known in Tucson, appearing as Patsy Cline, Sophie Tucker and
Rosemary Clooney, as well as many other theatrical productions at
Invisible Theater, Gaslight. Bring your sheet music for Musical Director
Marilyn Harris to play and enjoy a great evening of music and fun.
The search is on, looking for talented newcomers and experienced singers
- from Broadway to jazz to blues to country - all styles are welcome.
Bring your party pieces, promote your upcoming show and/or CDs, or
try out your new audition song. Whether you come to perform or just
enjoy the show, we want as many folks as possible to be a part of
Tucson's premier performers showcase. Sign-up at 6:30 pm. Full menu
and full bar available. No cover, no minimum.
ELAINE ST. GEORGE DOES
JAZZ AT CAFFE VIVALDI
Elaine St. George and her
jazz trio will be performing for one night only on Wednesday October
10th at CAFFE VIVALDI (32 Jones Street. NYC - 212-691-7538 - http://www.caffevivaldi.com/
) with sets at 9:30 & 11:00 pm. Elaine's trio is made up of Frank
Ponzio on piano, Mark Peterson on bass and Nick Russo on guitar. No
cover charge.
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 11th
JOE PECK SINGS TORCHERED
MELODIES AT TWO DC VENUES
Singer/actor Joe Peck is
joined by Helen Hayes Award-winning music director George Fulginiti-Shakar
in "Torchered Melodies" for a cabaret-style performance celebrating
the art of losing in love. On Thursday, October 11th, Joe is appearing
at THE ARTS CLUB OF WASHINGTON (2017 I Street NW, Washington, DC -
202-331-7282) in a "Members Only" performance at 6:30 pm. Then, on
Tuesday October 23rd at 8:00 pm he will perform at THE CAPITOL HILL
ARTS WORKSHOP (545 7th Street SE, Washington, DC - TKTS: 571-268-2160).
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsPADC071023Peck.shtml
CABARET CONFIDENTIAL AT
LONDON'S "THE SPACE" OCTOBER 11th
CABARET CONFIDENTIAL, a
monthly showcase for up-and-coming musical theatre and cabaret performers,
takes place at THE SPACE (269 Westferry Road, London UK - 020 8858
7755 - http://www.space.org.uk/
) on Thursday, October 11th at 8:00 pm. The Space is a former chapel
built in the 1600s and is situated near Canary Wharf and boasts a
minstrels gallery, and black grand piano. Host Jamie Anderson will
introduce four diverse talents, ably assisted by pianist Richard Link.
Performers include Peter St.James, Sarah Newbury, Julia G. Addison
and Brett Kahr & William Ludwig. Call for cover/minimum information.
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 12th
MARCUS SIMEONE'S DEBUT
CD RELEASE SHOWS OCTOBER 12th & 26th
Miranda Music is proud
to announce the release of "At Last," the debut CD of widely acclaimed
vocalist Marcus Simeone. At Last is an introspective, imaginative
collection of soaring ballads, pop songs and American classics brilliantly
arranged by musical director Barry Levitt and his quartet featuring:
Chip Jackson on bass, Brian Gryce on percussion and Kenny Brescia
on electric guitar. This is a "live" recording of a concert appearance
at The Encore. The CD will have it's release celebration on Fridays
October 12th and 26th at 8:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN
THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/
). The performance on October 12th will benefit Seamen's Society For
Children and Families on Staten Island. There will be a $15 music
charge and a $12 Food/Drink minimum. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071021Simeone.shtml
LUA HADAR ADDS A TWIST
TO JAZZ WITH NEW GENRE-BENDING BAND
Vocalist LUA HADAR and
her new genre-bending band, TWIST, will stir up the audience with
hot Latin rhythms, sexy Italian ballads, funk a la Francais, and jazz
from The Great American Songbook on October 12th at ANNA'S JAZZ ISLAND
(2120 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA - 510-841-5299 - http://www.annasjazzisland.com/
), on October 18th at THE OCTAVIA LOUNGE (1772 Market Street, SF -
415-863-3516 - http://www.octavialounge.com/
), and on October 28th at M BAR (1253 North Vine Street, Hollywood,
CA - 323-856-0036 - http://www.mbarhollywood.com/
). These evenings feature an original mix of songs, from well-known
jazz tunes done in unexpected ways, to international songs - both
familiar and not - performed in French, Spanish or Italian. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSF071030Hadar.shtml
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 13th
NY SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY
RETURNS OCTOBER 13th
The New York Sheet Music
Society, now in its 22nd season meets the second Saturday afternoon
of each month from October through June. You can now register and
join the NYSMS on line at http://www.NYSMS.org/
. Membership is $50, and includes free admission to all 9 programs
(non-member fee is $10 per meeting) plus a monthly newsletter. The
first meeting of the new season will be on Saturday October 13th at
LOCAL 802 MUSICIANS' HALL (322 West 48th Street, NYC). There is a
Flea Market starting at 12:30 pm (a great place to find music, tapes,
CD's etc. at bargain prices} followed by a program from 1:45 to 3:30
pm. The opening meeting on October 13th will feature Steve Ross on
Noel Coward plus Elizabeth Sharland discussing her new book "Coward
in Jamaica."
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 14th
CYNTHIA CRANE MAKES METROPOLITAN
ROOM DEBUT WITH NEW SHOW
Cynthia Crane sings her
mind on life, love and the world in general in her new show scheduled
to open on Sunday October 14th at 4:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Additional shows are scheduled for Sundays October 21st & 28th,
also at 4:00 pm. This will be Cynthia's METROPOLITAN ROOM debut. A
fixture in New York's performing world appearing in nightclubs and
cabarets here and abroad, working with some of the last of New England's
"Big Bands", in USO shows, acting in stock and off-off-Broadway. Cynthia
founded and produced 100 plays, building four different theaters with
the highly regarded Impossible Ragtime Theatre (IRT). She was a 2007
MAC nominee and Back Stage Bistro Award winner as outstanding vocalist,
as well as a nominee for the very first Mabel Mercer Foundation Award.
Her CDs have received national air play & critical acclaim. There
is a $20 cover, 2-beverage minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
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 and Dave Green 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
EVY SCHEFF RETURNS TO THE
BEECHMAN WITH "NOT FOR THE MONEY"
Evy Scheff returns to the
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) with a reprise of last summer's acclaimed and successful show "NOT
FOR THE MONEY" for two nights, Sunday, October 14th and Thursday,
October 25th, both shows at 7:00 pm. From folk and jazz to casino
and cabaret - from Philadelphia, Provincetown and on to New York -
Evy's stories and songs celebrate this veteran saloon singer's bumpy,
glorious and intoxicating ride. Musical Director is Ian Herman.There
is a $20 cover and $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071025Scheff.shtml
MONDAY - OCTOBER 15th
JENNA ESPOSITO CD RELEASE
SHOW FOR "13 MEN ... AND ME!"
Singer Jenna Esposito celebrates
the much-anticipated release of her debut CD "13 Men ... And Me!"
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Monday October 15th at 9:30 pm, Monday October 22nd at 7 pm and
Sunday October 28th at 7 pm. Music director/guitarist Fortune Esposito
leads the all-star, opening night ensemble of Kelly Park on piano
(Kelly is also the CD's producer), Michael Blanco on bass, Brian Broelmann
on tenor sax and Brian DeWitt on drums. For the October 22nd & 28th
performances, piano duties will be handed over to the capable hands
of Richard Schacher, while the bass lines will be more than ably provided
by Wayne Batchelor. All those in attendance on October 15th, will
receive a free copy of the CD! SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071029Jenna.shtml
MILES PHILLIPS PREMIERES
NEW SHOW AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
Miles Phillips returns
to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) with the premiere of his new show QUIET STARS, with performances
scheduled for three Mondays: October 15th & 29th at 7:00 pm and 22nd
at 9:30 pm. Miles is teamed again with his longtime Musical Director,
2007 MAC Award winning composer, Jason Wynn. From shows to songs to
co-arrangements, critics and fellow musicians consistently hail their
innovative and moving musical collaborations. 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/NewsNYC071029Miles.shtml
ALL-STAR CAST SINGS "WORDS
AND MUSIC BY PAUL GORDON"
Tony-nominated composer
Paul Gordon makes his New York nightclub debut on Monday, October
15th at 9:30 pm at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette
Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200 - Box Office: 212-539-8778
- http://www.joespub.com/ )
with an evening featuring an eclectic selection of his pop and theatre
songs including several from his five-time Tony-nominated Broadway
musical Jane Eyre. Gordon's Jane Eyre (co-written with John Caird)
ran on Broadway in 2001 where it was nominated for five Tony Awards
including Best Musical. Tony-nominated for playing the title role,
Marla Schaffel will again sing a few of the show's signature songs.
The evening is directed by Nell Balaban (The Front) with musical direction
by Laura Bergquist, and produced by Jayson Raitt. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071015Gordon.shtml
BROADWAY UNPLUGGED AT THE
FORD TO BENEFIT VALLEY MUSICAL THEATRE
Ronn Goswick, Executive
Producer of The Valley Musical Theatre (now in its second season of
operation), announced today that co-stars of Stephen Schwartz's hit
Broadway and Los Angeles companies of Wicked including Eden Espinosa,
Kristoffer Cusick, Shoshana Bean, Jenna Leigh Green, Julie Reiber,
Emily Rozek, Adam Lambert, Melissa Fahn and Linda Kerns, will join
Broadway friends Sean McDermott, Jack Noseworthy, Chad Kimball and
many more for a unique, "acoustic", up-close and personal production,
BROADWAY UNPLUGGED AT THE FORD on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 8:00
pm at the outdoor JOHN ANSON FORD AMPHITHEATER (2580 Cahuenga Boulevard
East, Los Angeles, CA - 323-461-3673 - http://www.fordtheatres.org/
), one of Los Angeles' oldest performing arts venues. Los Angeles
Ovation Award winner Gerald Sternbach serves as Musical Director.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsLA071015Unplugged.shtml
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 16th
LINDA KOSUT' OSCAR BROWN
JR. TRIBUTE ONE NIGHT ONLY AT DILLON'S
San Francisco jazz and
cabaret performer Linda Kosut brings her show and CD Release, "Long
As You're Living," a joyous and moving tribute to the late Oscar Brown
Jr., to New York's REPRISE ROOM at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street,
NYC - TKTS: 800-838-3006 - http://www.purnimarestaurant.com/
) for one night only, Saturday, October 13th at 7:00 pm. Linda will
be backed by musical director, pianist & trombonist Max Perkoff and
NY-based musicians Tim Ferguson on bass and Scott Latzky on percussion.
Also joining them is New York songwriter Norman Curtis, who co-wrote
and collaborated on Oscar's early music. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071016Kosut.shtml
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS
TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16th
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, October 2nd 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/
.
MARY CLEERE HARAN "SINGS
DORIS DAY" AT FEINSTEIN'S
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency
Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) will continue their Fall 2007 season with the return engagement
of Mary Cleere Haran Tuesdays through Saturdays, October 16th through
27th. The world premiere of her new show "Mary Cleere Haran Sings
Doris Day" will celebrate the movies and music of the biggest female
box office attraction in Hollywood history. Mary will be joined by
Musical Director Don Rebic on piano, Chip Jackson on bass and Jim
Hirschman on guitar. The show is directed by Richard-Jay Alexander.
The show will play the following schedule: Tuesdays through Saturdays
at 8:30 pm with late shows on Friday and Saturday at 11:00 pm. SEE
FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071027Haran.shtml
FUTURE EVENTS OCTOBER
THE COUGAR CABARET ZOOMS
IN FOR TWO OCTOBER SHOWS AT MAMA'S
Donna Moore stars in an
extended run of her acclaimed THE COUGAR CABARET at DON'T TELL MAMA
(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
), with an additional performances scheduled for Tuesday October 23rd
at 9:00 pm and Thursday, October 25th at 8:30 pm. Musical direction
is by Stephen Borsuk and direction by Robert Brink. "The Cougar Cabaret"
is a comic musical exploration reflecting what's happening today in
the world of relationships (ie Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, etc.).
Donna uses her experiences as a child performer on the popular children's
TV series "Zoom," her life as a single mother, and the embracement
of her inner cougar to tell of her 'spiritual awakening.' Original
music by Mark Barkan compliments lyrics by Ms. Moore. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071025Cougar.shtml
FUTURE EVENTS NOVEMBER
AND BEYOND
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 at THE TOWN HALL box office.
See http://www.siegelpresents.com/
for further details.
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 THE REPRISE ROOM at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - TKTS:
212-868-4444 - http://www.purnimarestaurant.com/
).
Award winner and cabaret
veteran Ricky Ritzel takes to the stage once more in 'JUST RICKY:
Ricky Ritzel at the Piano" every Thursday at 10:00 pm . Known for
performing obscure rarities, Ricky features well known standards and
dusts off some gems by Vernon Duke, Edward Heymann. Leo Robin and
many others. Weekly features include Broadway Musical medley of the
Week, such as 'Ben Franklin in Paris', 'Early to Bed' and 'High Spirits',
a Bad Jokes section and a special surprise guest every week. There
is a $10 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071030Ricky.shtml
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.
Gretchen Reinhagen brings
her new cabaret show "Back to Basics" in October for four performances
- on Wednesday the 10th at 9:15 pm, Monday the 15th at 9:00 pm, Sunday
the 21st at 8:15 pm and Tuesday the 20th at 7:00 pm. Musical director
is Steven Silverstein. The show is part of a continuing series of
themes - her 2004 debut show was called "Undefinable" and in 2006
she returned with "Redefined." There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071023Gretchen.shtml
The venerable composer,
Sammy Fain, is the "man of the hour" in Wenhelm Productions' latest
entry in their ongoing American Composer Series in the upcoming THAT
CERTAIN SMILE: THE MUSIC OF SAMMY FAIN to be presented on Friday October
5th at 6:30 pm Laura Leigh Davidson makes her solo cabaret debut in
the 22 song tribute. There are four other performances scheduled for
this initial run of the show: Sunday, October 7th, at 3:00 pm: Monday,
October 8th at 9:00 pm; Wednesday, October 10th, at 7:00 pm; and Saturday,
October 13th, at 3:30 pm. There is a $12 cover charge and two drink
minimum for the show. $6 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071029Fain.shtml
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/
)
Cynthia Crane sings her
mind on life, love and the world in general in her new show scheduled
to open on Sunday October 14th at 4:00 pm. Additional shows are scheduled
for Sundays October 21st & 28th, also at 4:00 pm. This will be Cynthia's
METROPOLITAN ROOM debut. A fixture in New York's performing world
appearing in nightclubs and cabarets here and abroad, working with
some of the last of New England's "Big Bands", in USO shows, acting
in stock and off-off-Broadway. She was a 2007 MAC nominee and Back
Stage Bistro Award winner as outstanding vocalist, as well as a nominee
for the very first Mabel Mercer Foundation Award. Her CDs have received
national air play & critical acclaim. There is a $20 cover, 2-beverage
minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
2007 Hanson Award Winner,
Leslie Orofino and her trio will be weaving their magic again with
a brand new show, MANHATTAN MADNESS on October 7th at 4:00 ). The
show features Keith Ingham on piano, Boots Maleson on bass and Rex
Benincasa on drums. Louis D. Pietig directs. There is a $20 cover
and a 2-beverage minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071007Orofino.shtml
Miles Phillips returns
with the premiere of his new show QUIET STARS, with performances scheduled
for three Mondays: October 15th & 29th at 7:00 pm and 22nd at 9:30
pm. Miles is teamed again with his longtime Musical Director, 2007
MAC Award winning composer, Jason Wynn. From shows to songs to co-arrangements,
critics and fellow musicians consistently hail their innovative and
moving musical collaborations. 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/NewsNYC071029Miles.shtml
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
)
Alice Frazier returns with
her show, "Broadway Without Boundaries," on Thursday, October 4th
at 7:00 pm. Alice will perform songs with music by composers like
Leonard Bernstein, Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim, Frank Loesser
and more. The show features musical director and renowned pianist,
Don Rebic, who has worked with Leslie Uggams, Maureen McGovern, the
legendary Margaret Whiting and who is currently working with Karen
Akers. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071004Frazier.shtml
Evy Scheff returns with
a reprise of last summer's acclaimed and successful show "NOT FOR
THE MONEY" for two nights, Sunday, October 14th and Thursday, October
25th, both shows at 7:00 pm. From folk and jazz to casino and cabaret
- from Philadelphia, Provincetown and on to New York - Evy's stories
and songs celebrate this veteran saloon singer's bumpy, glorious and
intoxicating ride. Musical Director is Ian Herman.There is a $20 cover
and $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071025Scheff.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://www.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:
> If the
event is advertised on the website it will be repeated in each MONDAY
issue of the newsletter
> 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.
> Major
benefits where ALL proceeds are given to the charity named will
be mentioned in every issue as well as major cabaret events like
cabaret festivals and galas.
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.
COLUMBUS DAY INFORMATION
FOR MONDAY OCTOBER 8th
Monday, October 8th (the
second Monday in October) is celebrated in the USA as Columbus Day.
Manhattan will be especially busy traffic-wise because of the annual
parade so be advised to use mass transit if at all possible. This
particular holiday usually does not disrupt live entertainment events,
but phone ahead just to be sure.
IT'S TIME TO GO
Near the top of this newsletter
I promised that you would read things in this issue you will not find
published anywhere else. Did I keep my promise?
I realize that there is
probably far more information here than you might be able to digest
in one reading, but please keep in mind that for the performers mentioned,
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is one of the few publications that spread
the word about their shows and performances. To them, that item about
their show is most important, and the fact that every issue published
is also posted on my website means another place where they can be
found by fans and search engines (Google, etc.) alike.
One more reminder - all
current memberships for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE expired on Thursday,
July 5th 2007. You can renew (or get a new) membership almost instantly
on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.svhamstra.com/
), using a credit card. Just click on the button at the top of every
page of the website marked JOIN HERE. Or you can mail your check,
made out simply to Stu Hamstra to 676A Ninth Avenue #120, New York,
NY 10036. Memberships are available at several levels with varying
benefits. Basic membership (which can be upgraded at any time with
full credit) is $20 (SILVER). You membership dollars support the website,
the newsletter, the blog and other activities of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Support CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE as it promotes the art and artists
of cabaret.
SPECIAL NOTE: To the creep
that keeps posting disgusting items on the MESSAGE BOARD - you tipped
your hand and now I know who you are - and believe me, you need help
(something I've known all along)! Your messages will never be displayed,
just deleted. Quit wasting your time and my time, get back on your
medication and get a life! Keep it up and I'll tell the world all
about you (but most of them already know).
And that is just about
the way it was. Now for a few TUMS and a good long nap - I have a
lot to do tonight!
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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