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TODAYS TOP STORY
18th ANNUAL MABEL MERCER CABARET CONVENTION KICKS OFF TONIGHT
The 2007 New York Cabaret Convention kicks off tonight at FREDERICK
P. ROSE HALL (Columbus Circle, Broadway at 60th Street, NYC - CenterCharge:
212-721-6500 - http://www.jazzatlincolncenter.org/
) with a Gala Opening Night at 6:00 pm. Tickets for nearly all of
the four nightly events are still available via CenterCharge or at
the box office which is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The latest
performer list available (subject to change) is as follows:
MONDAY - NOVEMBER 5th - GALA OPENING!
The following performers will help launch the 18th Anniversary Cabaret
Convention in classic performances of classic songs: Barbara Brussell,
Judy Butterfield, Barbara Carroll, Tony DeSare, Jeff Harnar, Maude
Maggart, Andrea Marcovicci, Steve Ross, Catherine Russell, Jennifer
Sheehan and Paula West, The evening will also feature the presentation
of The Mabel Award to Andrea Marcovicci in grateful acknowledgment
of the elegance, intelligence, communicative power, and musical
magic she ceaselessly shares with the world-wide cabaret community.
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 6th - THE ART OF THE PERFORMANCE
Featuring Marilyn Maye. Act One: Christine Ebersole, Greta, Pamela
Luss, Steve Kirwan, Anna Bergman and Billy Stritch. Act Two: "The
Art of The Performance" featuring Marilyn Maye. Also there will
be a presentation of The Bart Howard Encouragement Award to Billy
Stritch in happy recognition of his outstanding musical taste and
gifts as composer, arranger, singer, musician, and exemplary cabaret
entertainer.
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 7th - CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION!
The evening honors the 100th birthday anniversaries of an unforgettable
roster of composers, lyricists, and performers. Performers include
Nancy Anderson, Joyce Breach, Ann Hampton Callaway, Eric Comstock,
Cynthia Crane, Barbara Fasano, Terese Genecco, Valerie Lemon, Phillip
Officer, Julie Reyburn, Lumiri Tubo and Julie Wilson. Two awards
will be presented: The Julie Wilson Award to Julie Reyburn in joyful
gratitude for the vocal majesty and lyrical interpretation she continually
manifests in her classic presentations of The Great Popular Songbook;
The Dick Gallagher Award to Eric Comstock in celebration of his
exceptional expertise and outstanding achievement as vocalist, accompanist,
musical director, and cabaret producer.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 8 - FOR EDYTHE, WITH LOVE
The glorious finale hits its peak with a loving musical remembrance
of a great, good friend to The Mabel Mercer Foundation Edythe Kenner,
who cherished cabaret, its stars and songs. Taking part in the performance
are Adam Alexander, Karen Akers, Klea Blackhurst, Sammy Goldstein,
Harmony Keeney, Boston Musical Theater, Sidney Myer, Craig Rubano,
KT Sullivan, Martin Vidnovic, Wesla Whitfield and Amra-Faye Wright.
Presentation of The Paula Laurence Award will be made to Sidney
Myer in heartfelt and ongoing appreciation for the continual caring,
compassion, and camaraderie he unfailingly exhibits as performer,
purveyor, and long-time cabaret producer and entrepreneur.
As with all live entertainment events, performers
are subject to change without notice.
HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
18th ANNUAL MABEL MERCER CABARET CONVENTION KICKS OFF TONIGHT
LENNIE WATTS TO REPRISE ACCLAIMED SHOW FOR 2 NIGHTS ONLY
BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE IN NEW HOPE TONIGHT
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEK
CHICAGO NEWCOMERS' SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY CCP NOVEMBER 5th
JOAN CROWE AND ERIC FRAZIER SHOW TO BENEFIT CABARET CARES
LYNNE HALLIDAY AT THE BEECHMAN NOVEMBER 6th & 13th
CHICAGO'S ELIZABETH DOYLE SALUTES CINEMA BLONDES *** MEMBER DISCOUNT
*** $3 OFF THE COVER ***
VICTORIA CLARK CELEBRATES RELEASE OF HER NEW ALBUM
JANE SCHECKTER AT MIDDAY JAZZ ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7th
NEW OPEN MIC VENUE IN TUCSON ON WEDNESDAYS
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW GUEST IS ANDREA BURNS
ERIN GRANFIELD SAVED FROM OBSCURITY
JUST RICKY: RICKY RITZEL AT THE PIANO AT DILLON'S *** MEMBER DISCOUNT
*** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
RAY JESSELL SINGS RAY JESSELL AT DON'T TELL MAMA
CRAIG POMRANZ' RUN AT THE GARDENIA CONTINUES NOVEMBER 9th & 10th
VALERIE LEMON BRINGS FROMAN TRIBUTE SHOW TO CABARET AT SAVOR
JEANNE MacDONALD CELEBRATES MISS PEGGY LEE
JIM SPEAKE RETURNS WITH ACCLAIMED BRASS BAND SHOW *** MEMBER DISCOUNT
*** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
JULIE ROGELSTAD AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM IN NOVEMBER *** MEMBER DISCOUNT
*** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
MAKING MUSIC OUR PROFESSION CONFERENCE IN DC NOVEMBER 10th
BACA HOLDS CRAFT-CABARET-CD-BAKE SALE NOVEMBER 10th
THAT CERTAIN SMILE: THE MUSIC OF SAMMY FAIN EXTENDED *** MEMBER DISCOUNT
*** $6 OFF THE COVER ***
MARCUS SIMEONE'S DEBUT CD RELEASED "AT LAST"
NEW JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS CD FEATURES SONGWRITERS AS SINGERS
KEN SLAVIN RELEASES NEW CD "I'LL TAKE ROMANCE"
JIM VAN SLYKE'S "OPEN ROAD" CD NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN iTUNES
KAREN OBERLIN RETURNS WITH PREVIN SHOW ONE NIGHT ONLY *** MEMBER DISCOUNT
*** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13th
MICHIGAN RESIDENT TO MAKE CABARET DEBUT AT METROPOLITAN ROOM *** MEMBER
DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
JOAN CURTO CELEBRATES TWO BROADWAY LEGENDS
HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ PRESENTS KEEPERS OF THE FLAME
JACK LEWIN PRESENTS OUR SINATRA AT NEW NYC VENUE
BABBIE GREEN AND JOHN BOSWELL IN THE SANDBOX
JOHN ABERNATHY RETURNS TO THE HI-HAT NOVEMBER 18th
BILLY SINGS ABOUT ALL OF HIS WOMEN AT THE DUPLEX
LUCIE ARNAZ RETURNS TO BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND
BROADWAY UNPLUGGED SHOW SET FOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 19th
ONE NIGHT ONLY CABARET WITH THE CAST OF THE COLOR PURPLE
SUE HOLDS ANNUAL BIRTHDAY SHOW AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
LIZ CALLAWAY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM "BETWEEN FLIGHTS"
OPERA NIGHT RETURNS TO CAFE MOZART NOVEMBER 28th
THE COUGAR CABARET ZOOMS IN - EXTENDED WITH NOVEMBER SHOW
RICK SKYE RETURNS FROM TRIUMPHANT WORLD TOUR ONE NIGHT ONLY *** MEMBER
DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JENNA ESPOSITO DECEMBER 1st
A HOLIDAY CABARET IN CHICAGO DECEMBER 3rd
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HERE & THERE
The 18th Annual NYC Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention opens tonight
at FREDERICK P. ROSE HALL at JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER - which isn't
even part of the traditional LINCOLN CENTER complex at all but instead
a few blocks south in the new TIME WARNER CENTER complex located at
Columbus Circle. See the article above for details on each night of
the Monday through Thursday convention.
It is interesting to note that most of the cabaret
venues appear to be ignoring the event - or maybe it is the performers.
In years past one would find post-10 o'clock events in nearly every
room in town offering cabaret entertainment to convention goers
after the Mercer shows ended. Many performers coming in from out
of town to appear at the convention would arrange with the local
clubs here to perform in these shows. But that is hardly the case
this year.
The ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM even used to schedule a special
"Cabaret Cavalcade" during convention week, with one or two top
performers each night. Folks used to walk after the Mercer shows
the two blocks from the former convention site at THE TOWN HALL
on 43rd Street west of Sixth Avenue to the OAK ROOM on 44th Street
east of Sixth, and these OAK ROOM shows were usually sell-outs.
But the distance from Columbus Circle, and the complexity of the
route if you plan to use public transportation, makes getting to
a post-convention show strictly for folks who own their own car
or are native New Yorkers for whom the route is much more familiar.
This year it is "business as usual" for the OAK ROOM - Paula West
is appearing there this week, with late shows only scheduled (as
far as I could find out) for Friday & Saturday nights - the convention
ends on Thursday.
As far as I could find, only a few local cabaret rooms
are offering anything special for this year's conventioneers. Jazz
aficionados of course have a much wider choice of late night performances
to catch.
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (which has post-9:30 pm shows
nearly every night normally) is presenting Lennie Watt's Barry Manilow
tribute tonight at 10:30 pm. If you have not seen this show yet
(it ran during the summer) and even if you have seen the show, this
is the one to catch this week - big-band sound, back-up singers
and all your favorite Manilow songs plus some really fun-filled
patter. San Francisco's Terese Genecco is performing Wednesday &
Thursday at 10:30 during the convention. Bill Cooper, also from
SF is there on Tuesday night, making his NYC cabaret debut.
And dear old (and I am certain he doesn't mind I say
old) songwriter Ray Jessell (from LA) is appearing Thursday night
at 11:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA. If you have not experienced a Jessell
show, this is the place for you - providing you want to end your
evening on a happy note. It is an intimate gathering of friends
with Ray singing and playing many of his witty gems, including a
few ballads. Very interesting that my friend Daniel has become a
died-in-the-wool Ray Jessell fan, because Ray's lyrics are so filled
with puns and double-entendre lines, and Daniel's command of English
is a bit limited. But he loves the show (it changes from week to
week) and if we are in the neighborhood of MAMA'S on Thursdays he
insists we catch Ray's show.
Another old timer, Ricky Ritzel is at DILLON'S on
Thursday night from 10:00 pm until whenever (sort of a "quit when
the room is empty event). Mr. Ritzel's knowledge of music of all
sorts, plus a keenly sharpened wit, always makes for an entertaining
event. And there is always a special guest or two. Details in the
calendar listing below.
Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY is happening tonight at BIRDLAND
with an assortment of performers - great, not so great and never-will-be
great - taking the open mic. Show gets going around 10:30 or so
and is usually sold out.
THE CAFE CARLYLE has Steve Tyrell performing Tuesday
through Saturday nights to the end of the year, with a late show
at 10:45 pm on Thursdays as well, but come on, a $105 cover? And
you must order dinner? Oh, the cover goes up to $130 in December
(plus dinner). Steve Tyrell? Am I missing something here? Rumor
is that the Cafe will close or change entertainment format at the
end of the year - perhaps management wants to prove there is no
interest in cabaret by imposing these prices.
Still no official press release - it will probably come in this afternoon
after the issue goes out - about the new quad-plex cabaret venue opening
in midtown - THE BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE (318 West 53rd
Street, NYC - TKTS: 212-239-6200 - http://www.broadywaybabybistro.com/
), but we did get a release about the OUR SINATRA show that opens
in previews on Friday November 16th and officially opens on Tuesday
the 20th - see details in the calendar listing below.
I actually had a "guided" tour of the place on Thursday
night and this nightspot has terrific potential - and with Don Schaffer
doing the booking and John Hoglund (who writes the AFTER DARK column
on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website) serving as advisor-consultant
this place should fulfill its potential. There are actually 4 rooms
- a piano lounge area (piano arriving this week, they told me, opening
date TBA), the 150-seat+ Songbook Theater (where OUR SINATRA plays),
plus THE MUSIC BOX THEATER and the CHICAGO CITY LIMITS ROOM, two
more intimate spaces but still seating 75+ each.
The cabaret events share the space with THE BROADWAY
COMEDY CLUB (http://www.broadwaycomedyclub.com/
). I can't wait to see the place when all the renovations are complete
- sound & lighting upgraded, redecorating, etc. More to be revealed
with the official press release, I am sure, but you can check out
the website to see some shows are already scheduled for the middle
of November including "jazz-comedy chick" Joan Crowe, harpist Jose
Luis, Rick Skye's "Slice O' Minnelli", musical comedienne Jen Scheer,
musical theater veteran Frank Torren, singer/songwriter Tim Sullivan,
jazz thrush Barbara Lusch and more.
I guess everyone knows by now that DON'T TELL MAMA is under new ownership/management.
That's the reason for the new website address (http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
). Nearly everything remains the same - Sidney Myer (who will be receiving
an award at the convention this week) is still booking manager, etc.
but there already has been one exciting and important improvement
made: that pesky leak in the ceiling of the back cabaret room that
would pour copious amounts of water on the heads of performers and
patrons appears to have been finally stopped. For seven years there
have been attempts to fix the leak, which caused chaos and grief (and
the relocation of not a few shows), but now after just a few weeks
under new ownership the leak appears to be fixed!
Are you one of those folks who doesn't make a reservation and just
shows up hoping to get a seat? We spoke before about people who make
a reservation but don't show up, but just as harmful to cabaret and
performers are folks that plan to attend but don't take the time to
make a reservation. Take tonight, for example. Joan Crowe's benefit
show tonight at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN (details in the calendar listings
below) might be cancelled tonight because so few people (and her fans
are legion) have bothered to make reservations. Yes, many rooms have
the policy of canceling a show if a certain number of reservations
are not received by a certain time of the performance date. Joan's
show is at 9:30 pm - and remember, it is a benefit! But all her advance
promotion expenses will go down the drain and several people in the
show including herself, who may have skipped other gigs to be in the
show will be truly disappointed and suffer lost income and more. I
am rushing to get this issue out so that you have time to call in
before 1:00 pm - the reservation number is 212-695-6909.
We're still looking for sponsors for both John's AFTER DARK section
and Carla Gordon's HEARTLAND CABARET section on the website. Sponsorship
is via special exclusive SUPER SIDE-BAR ads on these pages. Click
on the button marked BANNER INFO at the top of every page on the website
for details. Proceeds from the ads go to support these sections.
Have a Christmas Holiday CD for sale? Every year we post a page showing
the CD covers of holiday CDs with a link to where they can be purchased.
I put up last year's HOLIDAY CD page as a start - please check it
out. If your HOLIDAY-THEMED CD isn't shown, send me an e-mail and
we will add it. And if your CD is shown but is no longer available
or has been reissued with a different cover (these things happen)
let me know as well. The link to the page is on the front or home
page on the website. This is a free listing - you don't need to be
a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to be included (but that sure would
be nice).
I did get a few new CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members over the past few
days including Scott Siegel (I asked him if Craig Coursey's joining
had anything to do with his joining and he replied "Craig who?"),
but not enough to make our 400 goal. Not a little discouraging because
I put so much effort and work into this "operation." We are already
four months into the membership year, and there are several good friends
of mine who for some reason decided not to rejoin. And 2100 subscribers
of this newsletter who have still good reason to join as well but
haven't. A basic SILVER membership is still just $20 - just click
on the button at the top of every page of the website labeled JOIN
HERE for details on all the levels and benefits of membership, as
well as a way you can join instantly using PayPal and a credit card.
Hay folks, this isn't the CAFE CARLYLE cover charge were talking about
here - we're talking $20.
I had to curtail all my cabaret-going activities over the weekend
- I simply didn't have the funds. If I hadn't gone grocery shopping
earlier in the week, I probably would be starving right now as well.
(I am going to get my own FOOD-TV show on how to eat in NYC on just
$15 a day.) I borrowed $60 from a friend on Thursday night and made
it last until yesterday - and still got to see a few cabaret shows
anyway (thanks to Daniel chipping in for the tips), but not all the
ones I planned. So, apologies to Jeanne MacDonald, Elizabeth Doyle,
Greg Purnhagen, Barry Lloyd, Christine Pedi, Karen Saunders, David
Pellegrene and even Trudi Mann. I had great plans to see your shows
but simply not the where-with-all. For some I have a chance to get
to see your shows in the days and weeks to come, but I really feel
bad about the "one-night-only" events I missed.
I did get to four shows at DON'T TELL MAMA - on Thursday night I saw
(for about the 6th time) Donna Moore's COUGAR CABARET show. It has
been an evolutionary process, but I must say that this weeks show
was beyond 100% - lots of original songs, some really tight patter,
great vocals and "ready for prime time." It plays one more performance
this month on the 29th. This show is going places - check it out!
Then, at Daniel's insistence (and his offer to give
the tip) we hung around for Ray Jessell's show at 11:00 pm (see
above).
I was back on Friday at 7:00 pm for Patricia Fitzpatrick's
show, also at DON'T TELL MAMA (lest you feel this is the only club
I go to, please note that my mail is delivered to a MailBoxes Etc
store just around the corner, and I really had to see if there were
any checks delivered). If there ever was a show I really needed
to see at this particular moment in my life, this was the one. I
have know Pat for several years - for some years she worked for
the Provincetown Tourist Board, and I met her at one of John O'Neil's
CABARETFESTS where she performed for the first time since leaving
show business many years earlier to raise a family. Pat lost her
husband a few years ago, and this show was her first to be performed
in nearly four years - and this was its NYC premiere. The title
of the show was "Single, Again ... and this time it's not my fault"
and the musical director was Boston favorite Brian Patton. It was
a poignant yet funny and entertaining look at Pat's recovery from
her the death of her very loving husband, rebuilding her life, and
finally dating again - and her return to performing. It was absolutely
beautiful - one of the finest cabaret show I have seen this year
or ever, because it demonstrated to perfection was a cabaret show
is all about. I will write more on this show in the next issue -
I have to get this newsletter off in 10 minutes and have one more
show to write about.
And that show was Molly Pope's amazing show "The Divalution
of Molly Pope" with Ray Fellman at the piano. If any show deserves
to make a clean sweep of MAC, BISTRO and NIGHTLIFE awards, this
one does. The lady is incredible - 2 parts Bette Midler, 1 part
Ethel Merman, and most importantly 1 part original, unduplicated
and unsurpassable Molly Pope. You can't keep your eyes off of her
- and you are advised to listen to every word and every nuance of
the lyric. This cabaret newcomer is incredible as actress, singer
and entertainer. I don't know if she has any upcoming shows planned
but if you see her name on a future schedule, make a reservation.
Well, I've really rambled on today - and now I must send this off
but first a SPECIAL BULLETIN - Sue Matsuki has added her name to the
list of performers appearing tonight in Joan Crowe's benefit show
at the LAURIE BEECHMAN at 9:30 pm - that phone number again is 212-695-6909.
Now I must run - I finally hear the sound of two checks clearing today
at my bank - that's why I prefer PayPal.
Until Thursday, then.
NOW FOR SOME NEWS ABOUT CABARET
In an effort to cut down on "repeated" events, except for announcements
of programs offered by cabaret membership organizations, and shows
where guests change regularly, cabaret news items will usually appear
just once in the newsletter in abbreviated form and linked to a full
article on the CABARET NEWS page of the appropriate location on the
website. Events advertised on the website will be mentioned in every
issue, and events offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE are mentioned in every MIDWEEK issue.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR THIS COMING WEEK
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
TONIGHT - MONDAY NOVEMBER 5th
2007 NEW YORK CABARET CONVENTION NOVEMBER 5th THROUGH 8th
The 2007 NY MABEL MERCER CABARET CONVENTIONS returns to the FREDERICK
P. ROSE HALL (Columbus Circle, Broadway at 60th Street, NYC - CenterCharge:
212-721-6500 - http://www.jazzatlincolncenter.org/
) for four nights, Monday through Thursday, November 5th through 8th.
Tickets are now on sale and available at the box office or CenterCharge.
Ticket prices vary - see the website (http://www.mabelmercer.org/
) for full details. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071108Mercer.shtml
LENNIE WATTS TO REPRISE ACCLAIMED SHOW FOR 2 NIGHTS ONLY
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) will experience a "true blue miracle!" when Lennie Watts brings
"Manilow '73-'83" back for 2 shows, following a sold out run over
the summer. Shows are scheduled for Monday November 5th at 10:30 pm
and Monday November 12th at 9:30 pm. Barry Manilow, one of the most
successful pop musicians in history, is a true "pop icon", with over
75 million albums sold. This show focuses on the 10 years that produced
a great percentage of those hits. Musical Direction by Steven Ray
Watkins and the show features Tanya Holt, Karen Mack, and Alisa Schiff,
Matt Wigton on bass and Jerry Smith on drums. There is a $20 cover
plus a 2-drink minimum. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071112Watts.shtml
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEK
Combining utmost sophistication and high-end technology, THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) bridges a gap missing in the New York City music scene and nightlife.
This vintage space continues to play host to a updated take on the
idea of a music club combining state of the art sound and lighting
systems with old world charm and style. Manager Lennie Watts brings
the best as well as the newest in cabaret entertainment to this new
venue. Appearing this week: "Why Lee", Lennie Watts, Elizabeth Doyle,
Bill Coomer, Marilyn Maye, Terese Genecco, Christine Pedi, Jim Speake,
Julie Rogelstad, Christine Pedi, Jeanne MacDonald, Amy Wolk and more.
See http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ for complete schedule of events.
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CHICAGO NEWCOMERS' SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY CCP NOVEMBER 5th
CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
) will present a Newcomers Showcase on Monday, November 5th at 7:00
pm at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830
- http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
). The show will feature the talents of Margaret Imrie, Ray Kasman,
Patti Kinsella, Judy Loyd and Mary Rademacker. This is a great opportunity
to see performers who are new to Chicago Cabaret Professionals. There
is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
JOAN CROWE AND ERIC FRAZIER SHOW TO BENEFIT CABARET CARES
Two multi-award winning jazz/comedy performers, Joan Crowe and Eric
Frazier, bring their fantastic chops, their individual styles and
their senses of humor to a one night only benefit for Cabaret Cares
for Children with Aids at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER
(407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Monday November 5th at 9:30 pm. They will be joined with Alan
James Markley on piano and Radu ben Juda on bass, in a fun filled
evening that will pay tribute to the great Jesters of Jazz, the writers
of our time that have written not just great jazz tunes but tunes
that also have a sense of humor. Featuring classics of Cab Calloway,
Fats Waller, Louis Jordan, Slim Galliard, Dave Frishberg, Bob Dorough
and more! There is a $25 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. All money
raised goes directly to HELP IS ON THE WAY TODAY and BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY
FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
).
TUESDAY - November 6th
LYNNE HALLIDAY AT THE BEECHMAN NOVEMBER 6th & 13th
Lynne Halliday's new show, "Torched" will be presented at THE WEST
BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909
- http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Tuesdays November 6th at 7:00 pm and 13th at 9:30 pm and Wednesday
November 14th at 8:30 pm. The show takes the idea of the torch song
and stretches it like taffy, from its heartbreaking, painful side
to its comic and ridiculous other cheek. Directed by Michael Schiralli
and accompanied by David Brunetti. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071114Halliday.shtml
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CHICAGO'S ELIZABETH DOYLE SALUTES CINEMA BLONDES
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $3 OFF THE COVER ***
2007 Chicago After Dark Award recipient Elizabeth Doyle brings "Hollywood
Blondes" to New York's THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Tuesday, November 6th at 7:00 pm. The show is a tribute to the
beautiful blonds of cinema, from Mae West to Madonna, from Doris Day
to Dolly Parton. Ms. Doyle will be joined by musical director Jeffrey
Roscoe. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-beverage minimum. $12 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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VICTORIA CLARK CELEBRATES RELEASE OF HER NEW ALBUM
Victoria Clark, Tony Award Winner for The Light in the Piazza, will
offer a 30-minute concert on Tuesday, November 6th at 5:30 pm at THE
BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC) ,to celebrate
the release of her CD "Fifteen Second of Grace." She will be performing
with special guests, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Ricky Ian Gordon, Jeff Klitz,
John Pizzarelli, Alex Rybeck, Ted Sperling and Jane Kelly Willliams.
She will also sign copies of her new CD. Album is currently available
for sale in the stores.
WEDNESDAY - November 7th
JANE SCHECKTER AT MIDDAY JAZZ ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7th
Jane Scheckter will sing the fabulous songs of Bobby Short at "Jazz
at Mid-day" at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (619 Lexington Avenue,
NYC - 212-935-2200 - http://www.saintpeters.org/
)Wednesday, November 7th, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. She will be accompanied
by Tedd Firth, Chip Jackson and Peter Grant in the show that earned
Jane a MAC Award nomination this year for Best Jazz Vocalist. It's
a swinging, fun show with amazing songs from Bobby Short's fabulous
repertoire. At $5 admission, it has to be one of the great musical
bargains in New York. This will be Jane's only show in New York this
year since moving out of town and she looks forward to seeing as many
of her MAC friends as possible.
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. Bring your sheet music for Musical Director Marilyn Harris
to play and enjoy a great evening of music and fun. Whether you come
to perform or just enjoy the show, everyone can 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.
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW GUEST IS ANDREA BURNS
ANY WEDNESDAY, the free in-store concert series that features the
best in cabaret, jazz and theater music takes place weekly at THE
BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC). Performances
are at 6:00 pm. Appearing Wednesday November 7th Andrea Burns. Future
performers include: David Burnham (November 14th), Andrea Marcovicci
(Tuesday, November 20th), B.J. Crosby (November 21st), New Voices:
Julie Esposito, Barbara Lusch, Lou Watson (November 28th). No reservations
taken. No cover.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 8th
ERIN GRANFIELD SAVED FROM OBSCURITY
Erin Granfield brings her show "Saved From Obscurity" to THE WEST
BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909
- http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) for two performances in November, on Thursday, November 8th at 9:30
pm and Saturday, November 17th at 3:00 pm. Musical Direction is by
Douglas J. Cohen, with direction by Lisa Asher. Special guest joining
Ms. Granfield is Dan Debenport. There is a $15 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/NewsNYC071117Erin.shtml
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JUST RICKY: RICKY RITZEL AT THE PIANO AT DILLON'S
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
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 at THE REPRISE ROOM at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC
- TKTS: 212-868-4444 - http://www.purnimarestaurant.com/
). 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 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
RAY JESSELL SINGS RAY JESSELL AT DON'T TELL MAMA
Songwriter Ray Jessell presents an hour of his own original songs
at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
), with remaining shows in this run on Thursday November 8th at 11:00
pm, Tuesday the 20th at 9:00 pm and Sunday November 25th at 7:00 pm.
There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 9th
CRAIG POMRANZ' RUN AT THE GARDENIA CONTINUES NOVEMBER 9th & 10th
THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444
- http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm
) will present critically acclaimed cabaret vocalist Craig Pomranz,
accompanied by Steve Bocchino, music director and pianist, in "My
Heart Don't Skip A Beat," a 60-minute cabaret show featuring songs
of love. The show will be presented on Thursday, Friday & Saturday,
November 1st, 2nd & 3rd and Friday & Saturday, November 9th and 10th.All
shows will begin at 9:00 pm. Pomranz's show will include popular songs
from his first CD, "My Heart Don't Skip A Beat" plus other favorites.
There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum (no drink minimum for
dinner patrons). SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsLA071110Pomranz.shtml
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VALERIE LEMON BRINGS FROMAN TRIBUTE SHOW TO CABARET AT SAVOR
On Friday November 9th, CABARET AT SAVOR (4356 Lindell, St. Louis,
MO - 314-531-0220 - http://www.Savor-stl.com/
) presents Valerie Lemon in a special one-night-only performance of
The Jane Froman Songbook, as a a kick-off celebration of Jane's 100th
birthday. In the show, Valerie pays tribute to one of Missouri's great
success stories exactly one day before the hundredth anniversary of
her birth in University City. A centennial gala and celebration is
planned by the Jane Froman Fan Club and will take place in Columbia,
Missouri over the weekend of November 10th and 11th. For more information,
visit http://www.janefroman.com/cent.html
. Tickets for Ms. Lemon's show are $30 with a $12 minimum. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW071110Lemon.shtml
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 10th
JEANNE MacDONALD CELEBRATES MISS PEGGY LEE
Award winning Jeanne MacDonald brings her new show "Come Back to Me"
to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Saturdays November 10th & 17th, all shows at 10:00 pm. Rick Jensen
serves as Musical Director & Arranger with Mayra Casales on Percussion
and Jennifer Vincent on Bass. In her new show "Come Back To Me," MacDonald
brings to The Metropolitan Room a glowing celebration of Miss Peggy
Lee, proving herself an artist with both the sensibility and sensitivity
to convey the essence of this legend, weaving her spell with finesse.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071117Jeanne.shtml
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JIM SPEAKE RETURNS WITH ACCLAIMED BRASS BAND SHOW
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Jim Speake returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for one show only on Saturday November 10th at 2:30 pm with his
acclaimed show "I'm A Brass Band." The show features the music of
Cy Coleman, the Tony, Emmy and Grammy award winning composer of Broadway
musicals: Sweet Charity, The Will Rogers Follies, City Of Angels,
The Life, Barnun, Little Me, Seesaw, On The Twentieth Century, Wildcat
and others. Musical direction is by Steven Ray Watkins, with Matt
Wigton on bass and Fred Kennedy on drums. The show is directed by
Lennie Watts.There is a $15 cover charge, 2-drink minimum. $10 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071110Speake.shtml
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JULIE ROGELSTAD AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM IN NOVEMBER
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Julie Rogelstad returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for two performances, on Saturday November 10th at 5:00 pm and Monday
November 19th at 9:30 pm. Her show consists of a variety of pop, country
and Broadway songs. Musical director is Steven Ray Watkins, and the
show is directed by Lennie Watts. She is joined on stage by Jerry
Smith on drums and Matt Wigton on bass. There is a $15 cover plus
a 2-beverage minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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MAKING MUSIC OUR PROFESSION CONFERENCE IN DC NOVEMBER 10th
DCCN (DC Cabaret Network - http://www.dccabaretnetwork.org/
) joins SAW (Songwriters' Association of Washington - http://www.saw.org/
) to bring the music industry, senior officials from all 3 performing
rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC), to DC to feature "Making
Music Our Profession - Can We Quit Our Day Jobs?" on Saturday, November
10th, at the DC BAR ASSOCIATION (1250 H Street NW, Washington, DC),
from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsPADC071110Conf.shtml
BACA HOLDS CRAFT-CABARET-CD-BAKE SALE NOVEMBER 10th
On Saturday evening, November 10th, BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret
Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
) will hold its first "3 C's in Autumn - Cabaret, Crafts, CDs and
Bake Sale at CAMBRIDGE CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION (56 Brattle Street,
Cambridge, MA - 617-547-6789 - Ext. 1 - http://www.ccae.org/
). Performers Krisanthi Pappas, Dane Vannatter, and Bill Duffy will
be on stage starting at 7:00, but before the shows, the craft, CD
and Bake Sale tables will be open for business. They will also be
open during the intermission between shows. Following the performances
there will be an Open Mic hosted by Ashley Lieberman, instructor of
a recent master-class at CCAE on Acting the Song, with Billy Duffy
at the piano. Tickets for this incredible event are $20.
SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 11th
THAT CERTAIN SMILE: THE MUSIC OF SAMMY FAIN EXTENDED
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $6 OFF THE COVER ***
The venerable composer, Sammy Fain, is the "man of the hour" in Wenhelm
Productions' latest entry in their ongoing American Composer Series
in the show THAT CERTAIN SMILE: THE MUSIC OF SAMMY FAIN. Laura Leigh
Davidson made her solo cabaret debut in the 22 song tribute which
opened at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Friday, October 5th. After the 5 performances in the initial
run it has been extended for one more performance on Sunday, November
11th at 5:00 pm.There is a $12.00 cover charge and two drink minimum.
$6 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071111Fain.shtml
CABARET CD RELEASE NEWS
MARCUS SIMEONE'S DEBUT CD RELEASED "AT LAST"
Miranda Music is proud to announce the release of "At Last," the debut
CD of widely acclaimed vocalist Marcus Simeone. A singular voice that
captures the romantic magic of Johnny Mathis fused with the jazz sensibilities
of greats like Jimmy Scott and Al Jarreau and the raw emotion of Eva
Cassidy. At Last is a "live" recording of a concert appearance at
The Encore. See http://www.marcussimeone.com/
for more information and sound-samples of several songs. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071021Simeone.shtml
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JIM VAN SLYKE'S "OPEN ROAD" CD NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN iTUNES
Hailed as one of the finest male voices in cabaret, critically-acclaimed
singer and songwriter Jim Van Slyke's 2007 MAC AWARD and GRAMMY nominated
hot-selling debut CD OPEN ROAD is available on the LML Music label.
The album's title track is an award-winning composition by Jim, who
recently performed it at Washington DC's Kennedy Center as part of
ASCAP's Mid-Atlantic Songwriters' Showcase. The CD is on sale now
at Jim's website (http://www.jimvanslyke.com/
), at the LML website (http://www.lmlmusic.com/product.php?id=LML-CD-199
), now available on iTunes, and is now available in stores nationwide.
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NEW JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS CD FEATURES SONGWRITERS AS SINGERS
PS Classics, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American
popular song, has joined forces with prolific cabaret producer Jamie
deRoy on a new CD celebrating songwriters from the worlds of Broadway,
pop, country and cabaret. But this new album has a twist: the songwriters
are also the performers. Entitled IF I SING, after the Maltby/Shire
song from Closer Than Ever, the album features 16 songwriters taking
on their own material, some of it familiar, some totally unknown,
in new performances and new arrangements. The album, produced by Paul
Rolnick is available on the web at http://www.psclassics.com/
and http://www.jamiederoy.com/
. It is also available at http://www.amazon.com/
.
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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
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR NEXT WEEK
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 13th
KAREN OBERLIN RETURNS WITH PREVIN SHOW ONE NIGHT ONLY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
By popular demand, Bistro Award-winning jazz-pop singer Karen Oberlin
returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for one night only on Tuesday November 13th at 7:00 pm with her
highly acclaimed show, "Like Love: The Popular Songs of Andre Previn,"
for which she was a finalist for the critics' Nightlife Awards in
2007. Audiences will be delighted and surprised by this varied collection
of extraordinary songs - some beloved, some virtually unknown - by
a master composer who defies category. Lyricists Dory Langdon (Previn),
Johnny Mercer, Alan Jay Lerner, the Bergmans, Comden and Green and
others, joined Andre Previn to create the stuff of a show rich with
complex emotions, substance, and delicious wit. Arrangements, musical
direction and accompaniment by the incomparable Tedd Firth joined
by Sean Smith on bass. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
$15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071113Oberlin.shtml
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13th
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, November 13th 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/
.
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 14th
MICHIGAN RESIDENT TO MAKE CABARET DEBUT AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Francesca Amari, a popular West Michigan cabaret vocalist from Grand
Rapids, Michigan, will be making her solo cabaret debut with two shows
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) in November. Shows are scheduled for Wednesday November 14th at
10:00 pm and Saturday November 24th at 5:00 pm. Her new show, "Secretly
Square" pays homage to guilty pleasure songs from such legendary performers
as Johnny Mathis, The Carpenters, Captain & Tennille, Neil Sedaka
and more. The show is directed by Barry Kleinbort with musical direction
by Christopher Denny. 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/NewsNYC071124Amari.shtml
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JOAN CURTO CELEBRATES TWO BROADWAY LEGENDS
"Brassy, Sassy & Classy: The Songs of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin,"
starring Chicago's After Dark Award winning Joan Curto will be presented
at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830
- http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) for five performances only. Show times are Wednesday throught Saturday,
November 14th through 17th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, November 18th at
7:00 pm. The show provides a showcase for Ms. Curto's classic, sultry
styling and emotional versatility. Ms. Curto easily glides from the
sassy and sexy with My Heart Belongs To Daddy, to Gypsy's brassy Mama
Rose in Everything's Coming' Up Roses. Another Chicago favorite, Beckie
Menzie provides musical direction. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW071118Curto.shtml
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 15th
HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ PRESENTS KEEPERS OF THE FLAME
Jack Kleinsinger is pleased to present 'Keepers of the Flame' at part
of "Highlights In JAZZ," New York's longest running jazz concert series
on Thursday, November 15th at 8:00 pm at the THE TRIBECA PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER (199 Chambers Street, NYC - 212-220-1460 - http://www.tribecapac.org/
). The show features Carol Sloane, Bill Charlap, Norman Simmons and
the Victor Lin Trio. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071115Highlight.shtml
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 16th
JACK LEWIN PRESENTS OUR SINATRA AT NEW NYC VENUE
Jack Lewin will present OUR SINATRA: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION with previews
beginning Friday, November 16th and an official opening on Tuesday,
November 20th. The production is slated for an open-ended run at THE
SONGBOOK THEATER AT BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB (318 West 53rd Street, NYC
- TKTS: 212-239-6200 - http://www.broadywaybabybistro.com/
). OUR SINATRA will feature Christopher Gines, Harmony Keeney and
Elliot Roth. Directed by Kurt Stamm, the production team includes
Richard Maltby, Jr. (Production Supervisor) and Robert Cangemi (Lighting
Design). OUR SINATRA is produced by Jack Lewin. Performances are on
Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:00 pm, Wednesdays at 2:30 & 8:00 pm, Fridays
at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 2:30 pm and Sundays at 3:00 and 7:30 pm.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071231Sinatra.shtml
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 17th
BABBIE GREEN AND JOHN BOSWELL IN THE SANDBOX
Babbie Green and John Boswell bring their new show, "In The Sandbox,"
to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) in November, having introduced their CD "TWO...Duets Mostly" in
performances there in April. Performances are scheduled for Saturday
November 17th at 5:00 pm and Sunday the 18th at 4:00 pm. Each of them
sing their original material, with Boswell at the piano, the evening
promises to be one of wry wit, whimsy, belly laughs and great heart.
Much of the material is from their next CD, 'BYE NOW...Notes From
Cabaret Country" - Green and Boswell are back in the studio working
on this disc, and the evening is fleshed out by these new songs. There
is a $20 cover plus a 2 beverage minimum.
SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 18th
JOHN ABERNATHY RETURNS TO THE HI-HAT NOVEMBER 18th
Rhode Island singer John Abernathy returns to THE HI-HAT AT DAVOL
SQUARE (3 Davol Square, Providence, RI - 401-453-6500 - http://www.thehihat.com/
) on Sunday November 18th at 7:30 pm with his show "Live Out Loud!"
The show features contemporary Broadway and Cabaret music written
by Stephen Sondheim, Kander and Ebb, Elton John, Andrew Lippa, William
Finn, John Bucchino, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Steven Lutvak, and others,
all of whom are out and proud members of the GLBT community. Backed
by Jim Rice on piano, the show was directed by IRNE Award winner Ida
Zecco. A portion of the proceeds from this performance will go to
benefit AIDS Care Ocean State. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsBOSNE071118HiHat.shtml
BILLY SINGS ABOUT ALL OF HIS WOMEN AT THE DUPLEX
Billy Ehrlacher makes his New York City debut in his hilarious brand
new one man show, entitled, "Billy & All of His Women" on Sunday November
18th at 7:00 pm at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street,
NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
). The show will contain anecdotes about his experiences with women
in politics, life, and in the the theatre would. Each anecdote or
tale is perfectly linked to a song. Musical director is Stephen Cornine.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071118Billy.shtml
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR NOVEMBER 19th & BEYOND
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
MONDAY - NOVEMBER 19th
BROADWAY UNPLUGGED SHOW SET FOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 19th
The fourth annual BROADWAY UNPLUGGED concert - featuring Broadway
stars performing without microphones - will be presented 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 hosted by Scott Siegel, the evening will feature
tunes from the American musical theatre. There will be approximately
twenty stars performing; those announced so far who will lend their
un-amplified voices to the event include Sarah Uriarte Berry, Darius
de Haas, Max Von Essen, Marc Kudisch, Aaron Lazar, Beth Leavel, Michael
McElroy, Sarah Jane McMahon, William Michals, Paul Schoeffler, Emily
Skinner and Martin Vidnovic. Additional stars will be announced shortly.
BROADWAY UNPLUGGED features musical direction by Ross Patterson and
direction by Dan Foster. Tickets are $75, $50, or $25, are available
through TicketMaster at 212-307-4100, on line at http://www.ticketmaster.com,
or by visiting the THE TOWN HALL Box Office between noon and 6:00
pm (except Sundays). For more information and updates visit: http://www.SiegelPresents.com/
or call 212-365-4345.
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LUCIE ARNAZ RETURNS TO BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND
Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com will present Lucie Arnaz
at Broadway at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080
- http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) on Sunday, November 18th & Monday, November 19th at 7:00 pm. Lucie's
new show, "She's Back ... And This Time It's Personal!", will feature
special guests Joe and Katharine D. Luckinbill who will perform with
their Mom. Ron Abel, Lucie's longtime musical director and arranger
will be at the piano. Lucie's show includes standards, country, jazz,
a new ballad or two, self-penned tunes of romance and revenge, and
a celebration her much-loved Latin heritage. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071118Lucie.shtml
ONE NIGHT ONLY CABARET WITH THE CAST OF THE COLOR PURPLE
The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF) presents a special benefit
cabaret event on Monday November 19th at 7:30 pm at MARINES MEMORIAL
CLUB THEATER (609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - TKTS: 415-273-1620
or http://www.HelpisontheWay.org/
). Members of the cast of the hit Broadway musical, THE COLOR PURLE,
are presenting this one night only benefit to raise funds for The
Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation (http://www.richmondermet.org/
) and BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
). SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSF071119Purple.shtml
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 20th
SUE HOLDS ANNUAL BIRTHDAY SHOW AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
Sue Matsuki will once again host her own birthday party on November
20th, with two sets at 7:00 & 9:00 pm, this years at THE WEST BANK
CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909
- http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
). Sue will once again be joined by a whole band with Gregory Toroian
on piano, Dave Mann on sax, Tom Hubbard on bass and Warren Odz on
percussion. Each set will present a completely different selection
of songs, and everyone is invited to stay for both sets (if seating
is available). This night is Sue's actual Birthday night so there
will be free cup cakes served during the show. There is NO COVER for
these shows - just the usual $15 food/drink minimum. Reservations
are strongly advised.
LIZ CALLAWAY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM "BETWEEN FLIGHTS"
Broadway leading lady Liz Callaway jets into town on November 20th
for an exclusive two-week run of a brand new act "Between Flights,"
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Ms. Callaway will be making her official debut as a solo headliner
in a major New York engagement. "Between Flights" will mark a departure
from her normal concert fare. Her nine performance are scheduled for
Tuesday November 20th at 9:30 pm, Friday & Saturday, November 23rd
& 24th at 7:30 pm, Sunday & Monday, November 25th & 26th at 7:00 pm
and Thursday through Saturday, November 29th through December 1st
at 7:30 p,, and Sunday December 2nd at 7:00 pm. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071202Liz.shtml
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 28th
OPERA NIGHT RETURNS TO CAFE MOZART NOVEMBER 28th
CAFE MOZART (1331 "H" Street NW, Washington, DC - 202-347-5732 - http://www.cafemozartgermandeli.com/
) will present an Opera Night on Wednesday, November 28th at 7:00
pm. Featured performers will be soprano Jennifer Jellings and Washington
Opera tenor Michael Blaney. Sophia Yoo Jefferson will be piano accompanist.
Music will be performed from opera, operetta and musical theater.
There is no cover charge if dinner is ordered.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 29th
THE COUGAR CABARET ZOOMS IN - EXTENDED WITH NOVEMBER SHOW
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 one additional performances scheduled for Thursdays November
29th 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 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
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RICK SKYE RETURNS FROM TRIUMPHANT WORLD TOUR ONE NIGHT ONLY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
New York's multi award winning Rick Skye is bringing his internationally
acclaimed show, "A Slice O' Minnelli" back to NYC for One Night Only
as part of the inaugural season at THE SONGBOOK THEATER at BROADWAY
BABY at The BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808
- http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
) on Thursday November 29th at 7:00 pm. Rick Skye has taken A SLICE
O' MINNELLI, from New York to Chicago, the Edinburgh Festival, a "sold-out"
season in Covent Garden, the Apollo Theatre in London's West End and,
most recently The Dublin Theatre Festival. Displaying Liza's physical
and vocal mannerisms along with a smashing voice, Rick has created
an outrageous show, a non-stop production number tracing Liza's legendary
career. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071129Skye.shtml
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR DECEMBER
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 1
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JENNA ESPOSITO DECEMBER 1st
Jenna Esposito, who recently appeared with her CD release show, returns
to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for her 2nd annual Birthday Celebration Show on Saturday December
1st at 10:00 pm. Her band will include Fortune Esposito on guitar,
Brian DeWitt on drums, Wayne Batchelor on bass (more to be announced).
In addition to Jenna, scheduled to perform in the show are (so far)
Joe Bachana, Hector Coris, Kelly Esposito-Broelmann, Rob Langeder,
Sue Matsuki, Miles Phillips, Shaynee Rainbolt, Gretchen Reinhagen,
Maureen Taylor and Lennie Watts. More information as the date approaches.
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MONDAY - DECEMBER 3rd
A HOLIDAY CABARET IN CHICAGO DECEMBER 3rd
Save the date - if you are in the Chicago area - Monday, December
3rd. Thanks when CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
) will hold their 9th annual "A Holiday Cabaret" at 7:30 pm at DAVENPORT'S
(1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
). The show will benefit Teen Living Programs and Save The Children.
There was a time when cabaret organizations all over - including Australia
- held this annual event on behalf of children's' support programs,
but little by little interest waned (especially here in NYC after
9-11). I believe that CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/
) also continues this annual tradition. More details are coming.
ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER, BLOG AND WEBSITES
How do you get an item posted in the CABARET NEWS section of the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website and in the newsletter? It is really quite simple.
Just e-mail me a press release of at least four or
five paragraphs, giving the complete information on your show, CD
release or other cabaret related event. Include photos in jpg or
gif format if available. Please send me complete information - and
do not merely e-mail me a copy of your flier or a reference to a
website. By the way, I usually trim quotes from reviews from the
press releases I receive before using the item on my website or
in the newsletter, so don't count them when putting together the
four or more paragraphs. If you don't have a press release, just
click here: http://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 2 to 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 every issue of the newsletter
+++ If the event offers a discount to members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE it will be included in 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.
IT'S TIME TO GO
At the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise?
I realize that there is probably far more information
here than you might be able to digest in one reading, but please
keep in mind that for the performers mentioned, CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE is one of the few publications that spread the word about
their shows and performances. To them, that item about their show
is most important, and the fact that every issue published is also
posted on my website and on the blog means two additional places
where the show information can be found by fans and search engines
(Google, etc.) alike. Your banner ads and membership donations make
this all possible.
One more reminder - all current memberships for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
expired on Thursday, July 5th 2007. You can renew (or get a new) membership
almost instantly on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.svhamstra.com/
), using a credit card. Just click on the button at the top of every
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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.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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