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TODAYS TOP STORIES
LSLF TO HONOR LEIBER & STOLLER NOVEMBER 26th
THE LAURIE STRAUSS LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION (http://www.lslf.org/) presents
"Songs in the Key of Hope" honoring Grammy Award winners Jerry Lieber
and Mike Stoller at CARNEGIE HALL (154 West 57th Street, NYC - CarnegieCharge
1-212-247-7800 - http://www.carnegiehall.org/
), on Monday evening, November 26th at 7:00 pm. Elvis's "Hound Dog"
and "Jailhouse Rock", Peggy Lee's "Is That All There Is?", "Stand
By Me" and "Yackety Yak", the Broadway musical hit, "Smokey Joe's
Cafe" - these and other groundbreaking rock-and-roll hits were created
by Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller.
Joining them in performance will be the evening's
host, actor and director Rob Reiner; The New York Pops, conducted
by "Chorus Line" composer, Marvin Hamlisch; Donald Fagen, of the
Grammy-winning jazz rock band, Steely Dan; plus Natalie Cole, Ben
E. King, Sally Kellerman, Comedian Freddy Roman, Corky Hale, WQXR's
Midge Woolsey. Eugene Fleming, Ty Stephens, Don Abbottt, and stars
from the original cast of "Smokey Joe's Cafe": Brenda Baxton, B.J.
Crosby and Victor Trent Cook.
The Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation's special Humanitarian
of the Year Award will be presented to the Ford Motor Company. The
concert is produced by Barry Levitt and Herbert H. Strauss.
All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Lauri
Strauss Leukemia Foundation. Its Discovery Research Grants provide
seed money for innovative research projects conducted at many of
the nation's leading medical institutions. To date, the Foundation
has granted 90 Discovery Grants, totaling more than $3 million.
These grants, in turn, have generated over $130 million in additional
research funding.
The Foundation was created in memory of Herb and Evelyn
Strauss's daughter, Lauri, who died of leukemia at the age of 26.
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE TO OPEN THIS WEEK
Three new cabaret rooms and a piano lounge will open at renowned BROADWAY
COMEDY CLUB in theater district under the banner of BROADWAY BABY
(318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
). The newly expanded music programs will take place in three separate
performance spaces: the 170 seat SONGBOOK THEATER, the 80 seat CHICAGO
CITY LIMITS ROOM and the more intimate 65 seat MUSIC BOX off the piano
lounge. The off-Broadway hit "Our Sinatra" returns to New York for
an exclusive engagement and will begin previews on November 16th and
officially open on November 20th in the 170 seat Songbook Theater.
This expansion is currently in progress and state-of-art lighting
and sound equipment is being installed as well as painting and chic
changes prior to opening. Due to the enormity of these changes, Broadway
Baby will not announce its official grand opening gala until all changes
are complete. Already booked in November in the SONGBOOK THEATER in
addition to the Sinatra shows is Rick Skye on the 29th. November bookings
in the MUSIC BOX include Joan Crowe (17th & 24th), Jose Luis (18th),
Jennifer Scheer (26th), Frank Torren (27th), Tim Sullivan (28th),
Barbara Lusch (29th). In the coming weeks, The Broadway Baby Piano
Lounge will open with a staff of new and familiar faces from the club
circuit on hand. See the website at http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
for more details.
HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
LSLF TO HONOR LEIBER & STOLLER NOVEMBER 26th
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE TO OPEN THIS WEEK
LYNNE HALLIDAY AT THE BEECHMAN NOVEMBER 12th & 14th
LENNIE WATTS TO REPRISE ACCLAIMED MANILOW SHOW ONE MORE TIME
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEK
MONTHLY JAZZ VOCALISTS JAM SESSION IN HOLLYWOOD TONIGHT
KAREN OBERLIN RETURNS WITH PREVIN SHOW ONE NIGHT ONLY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13th
SINGER/PIANIST CHRIS HAMILTON MAKES NYC CABARET DEBUT
MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITERS' SHOWCASE THIS TUESDAY AT LAURIE BEECHMAN
ALICE FRAZIER AT THE BEECHMAN WITH BROADWAY WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
ADAM SANK HAS HIS 15 MINUTES OF FAME ON TUESDAYS
TUESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC MOVED TO CLUB CAFE
MICHIGAN RESIDENT TO MAKE CABARET DEBUT AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
OLD SONGS OF PEACE FOR A NEW WAR AT DILLON'S
WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES DICK KATZ
NEW OPEN MIC VENUE IN TUCSON ON WEDNESDAYS
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW GUEST IS DAVID BURNHAM
AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC FEATURES ELSA POWEL AS GUEST
JOHNNY MERCER A TO Z LIVES ON AND ON AND ON
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
KT SULLIVAN DANCES IN THE DARK AT THE MANOR
HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ PRESENTS KEEPERS OF THE FLAME
JACK LEWIN PRESENTS OUR SINATRA AT NEW NYC VENUE
ERIN GRANFIELD SAVED FROM OBSCURITY
JEANNE MacDONALD CELEBRATES MISS PEGGY LEE
JOAN CROWE & ERIC FRAZIER AT BROADWAY BABY MUSIC BOX SHOWROOM
QUINN LEMLEY AS RITA HAYWORTH AT RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE
GABRIELLE STRAVELLI AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER NOVEMBER 17th
SUNDAY OPEN MIC PERFORMANCES AT LONDON'S LIVE LOUNGE
MARCUS SIMEONE'S DEBUT CD RELEASED "AT LAST"
JIM VAN SLYKE'S "OPEN ROAD" CD NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN iTUNES
NEW JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS CD FEATURES SONGWRITERS AS SINGERS
KEN SLAVIN RELEASES NEW CD "I'LL TAKE ROMANCE"
BROADWAY UNPLUGGED SHOW SET FOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 19th
JULIE ROGELSTAD AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM NOVEMBER 19th
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
ONE NIGHT ONLY CABARET WITH THE CAST OF THE COLOR PURPLE
NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC NIGHT MONDAY NOVEMBER 19th
SUE HOLDS ANNUAL BIRTHDAY SHOW AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
RAY JESSELL SINGS RAY JESSELL AT DON'T TELL MAMA
WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES MARTHA LORIN
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW GUEST NOVEMBER 21st IS B.J. CROSBY
OLD SONGS OF PEACE FOR A NEW WAR AT DILLON'S
NO HOTLINE NOVEMBER 22nd - DOUBLE ISSUE ON MONDAY THE 26th
ROBIN AULD RETURNS WITH CD-BASED SHOW
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN SINGS OF "WINTER DREAMS" IN HOLIDAY SHOW
OPERA NIGHT RETURNS TO CAFE MOZART NOVEMBER 28th
RICK SKYE RETURNS FROM TRIUMPHANT WORLD TOUR ONE NIGHT ONLY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
THE COUGAR CABARET ZOOMS IN - EXTENDED WITH NOVEMBER SHOW
ANNE KERRY FORD SINGS WEILL AT CAFE SABARSKY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JENNA ESPOSITO DECEMBER 1st
A HOLIDAY CABARET IN CHICAGO DECEMBER 3rd
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HERE & THERE
Well, the 18th Annual NYC Cabaret Convention has come and gone, making
barely a ripple on the local cabaret scene, as far as I could tell.
I had to search high and low, far and wide to find someone who attended
all four shows (down from the original 7 show series of a few years
ago. I am told that there was plenty of seating available at all the
performances this year - only a few years ago several nights were
sold out in advance. Because of problems mentioned in the last issue,
I was unable to attend any of the events this year. However, from
reports so far, this was not a particularly exciting series. If you
were at any or all the show, I would appreciate your reactions. Perhaps
my other correspondents were too harsh in their criticisms.
Several have noted the things they miss with the new
convention location, especially the chance to purchase CDs before,
during the intermission and after the shows. Also, the usual "schmoozing"
before and after the shows is difficult since the auditorium is
not on street level. And the performance hall, to many, seems cold
- lacking the intimacy many felt at the old location at THE TOWN
HALL.
Finally there was one person who felt that, with fewer
shows and the repeat performances by several on the bill, a lot
of really good talent was not presented - especial with half of
one night being given over to a single performer. Their estimate
was that at least a dozen additional performers could have had their
"moment in the sun" if this had not been the case.
Instead of the convention shows, I did get to see several really terrific
shows these past few days. On Thursday night I was at the Laurie Beechman
at 7:00 pm for Gabriella Stravelli's show. Is there anything that
this gal CAN'T sing? I an amazing display of a variety of vocal styles,
Ms. Stravelli surprised me again and again. The unfamiliar songs were
performed in such a way you wanted to hear them again - and the familiar
ones were sung with such style it was as though one was hearing them
for the first time - or should I say understanding the for the first
time (I often get the same thrill when listening to Barb Jungr sing
a "standard"). Most striking was the way Ms. Stravelli interacted
with her band - none of the teasing and smart-alec chit chat, but
real communication - verbal and non verbal. It was though she and
the band were one unit. You could see that she truly loved and appreciated
they extensive talents, and they returned the complement by doing
their very best to make the show exciting and memorable. From belt
to ballad, from songs of anger to love, Ms. Gabriella shone. She performs
at the Laurie Beechman once more this month, on Saturday November
17th at 9:30 pm.
That same night, I was at Don't Tell Mama at 8:30
pm - fortunately it is a short walk from the Beechman, for Chris
Hamilton's show. I feel bad that by the time you are reading this,
Chris' 6-show run at Mama's will be nearly ended - he has just two
performances left of his show "I Have A Small Confession," on Tuesday
November 13th at 9:00 pm and Thursday November 15th at 11:00 pm.
This handsome Welsh-born, London based singer/songwriter/pianist
has a clean. crisp vocal delivery and is talented both as singer
and pianist (he demonstrates his classical piano training with one
of the songs in his show). He was joined for a few numbers by another
very talented Brit, singer/dancer Shimi Goldman. This was a totally
entertaining event - one I can highly recommend.
I talked about Ray Jessell's terrific JESSELL SINGS
JESSEL show last time around, so suffice it to say, since Ray was
at Chris' show and Chris was going to Ray's show, Daniel and I returned
to Mama's after a quick dinner at 11:00 pm. Unfortunately, due to
train delays on both the E and the L lines, and missing my every-30-minute
bus on 14th Street it was nearly 2:00 am when I got home.
Another fantastic show I saw over the past few days
was Jeanne MacDonald's Peggy Lee tribute show at The Metropolitan
Room on Saturday night at 10:00 pm. I can sum up the show in one
word: "Flawless!" I have been a true-blue Jeanne MacDonald fan since
I heard her NYC debut so many years ago at Eighty Eight's - as with
most newcomers in those days, Jeanne was given a Sunday afternoon
slot - and fortunately for me, I lived at that time in the neighborhood
and I think I attended every performance! Jeanne has come a long
way - a Saturday night at the Metropolitan Room and a totally sold-out
show! It was an awesome performance, and again I was wearing "goose-bumps"
nearly the whole hour. I am addicted not just to her vocals (so
fresh, so clean, so fully packed) but also to her charming, honest
delivery. And you know right away she loves what she is doing, and
would give this kind of "dead-on" performance if there were just
6 in the audience. Rick Jensen has come up with some creative and
original arrangements for this show and their's is a truly a incomparable
pairing. Just one more show in this series - this coming Saturday
the 17th at 10:00 pm. By the way this show sold out on the 10th,
best to reserve your seats today (phones are open from noon on at
this club).
For those who have seen be the past several weeks without my little
iPod shuffle, I am happy to report that the little guy has returned.
Nearly two months ago I left the shuffle on the table at Butterfield
8, when I attended Carolyn Lee Jones' show - Ray Mann (or better known
as Mr. Trudi Mann) tried to catch me outside when he noticed it, but
in one of those rare happenings lately, my bus rolled up just as I
got to the bus stop and I was gone. Trudi and I have been playing
"show tag" ever since - we never seemed to catch the same show on
the same night - except once, and that night she got a ride from someone
into town and the iPod was in her car at home. So Sunday, being a
beautiful fall day - sunny and breezy, I headed uptown to catch another
famous Trudi Mann Fabulous Open Mic brunch.
Nothing happens by accident, as they say, and I had
a chance to meet a fantastic trio from Nashville, TN who were there.
Actually I was given the only open seat left - the place was packed
- and it was at their table. Known as "Moonlight & Memories" the
trio is composed of Lisa Wood (who also accompanies at the piano),
Carole Shaw and Danny Winchell (originally from NYC and a relative
of Walter Winchell). Most inspiring was the fact that Danny is 80
and Carol is 70 (Lisa is the kid in the group, in her mid-40s).
You can catch them tonight at Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland.
They did their set before I got there, but Trudi asked them to come
back to the mic and sing one more so I could enjoy their great harmonies.
Don't let the word "Nashville" fool you - their style is more "easy
listening" than "country." And to top it off, Danny has a radio
show in Nashville on Fridays from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on WAMB-AM (1200)
which is also "streamed" on his website http://www.dannywinchell.com/
.
Also at the brunch (folks who I recognized) were Charles
Cochran (appearing at the Metropolitan Room on Wednesdays at 7:30
pm through December 5th), Karen Oberlin (at the Metropolitan Room
this Tuesday the 13th at 7:00 pm), Joe Regan Jr., Henry Dee, and
many more. Me and my iPod headed back home around 4:00 pm - and
believe it or not, it was still nearly fully charges so I listened
to DC Anderson's song "I Am Still" (my favorite) for the first time
in weeks - it has been on my iPod from the first time I heard it
- the other tracks change but this track stays.
When I got home I immediately loaded both Marcus Simeone's
and Cynthia Crane's new CDs on the iPod, and had a chance to hear
them for the first time when I went out to Queens later to celebrate
the birthday of a friend.
John Hoglund reports that he has a "hum-dinger" of a column almost
ready, and it should be up on the website sometime tomorrow. It includes
an exclusive interview with Chita Rivera, currently appearing at Feinstein's.
"Our Sinatra" opens Songbook Theater at the Broadway Baby Bistro &
Piano Lounge showrooms in previews this Friday night, the 16th, with
Joan Crowe the opening act at the Music Box in the same complex on
Saturday night the 17th (details on both shows below). Jose Luis and
his harp are in the Music Box on Sunday with a full schedule developing
in the rooms for the rest of November and into December. See the website
at http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
for schedule and event descriptions.
Just a note, with Thanksgiving falling on a Thursday this year (as
it does every year) there will be no mid-week issue of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE on the 22nd of November.
Oh dear, it is past 12:30 pm and I have to leave here at 2:00 pm for
an appointment uptown, so if I want a nap I have to quit now.
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 12th
LYNNE HALLIDAY AT THE BEECHMAN NOVEMBER 12th
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 Monday November 12th 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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LENNIE WATTS TO REPRISE ACCLAIMED MANILOW SHOW ONE MORE TIME
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 1 more show, following a sold out run over
the summer. The show is scheduled for 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: Marilyn Maye, Lennie Watts, Karen Oberlin,
Charles Cochran, Francesca Amari, Ricky Ritzel & Leslie Anderson,
Christine Pedi, Babbie Greene & John Boswell, Jeanne MacDonald and
more. See http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
for complete schedule of events.
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MONTHLY JAZZ VOCALISTS JAM SESSION IN HOLLYWOOD TONIGHT
Shirlee Kong's next Monthly Jazz Vocalists Jam Session at the HOLLYWOOD
STUDIO BAR & GRILL (6122 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-9917
- http://www.hstudiobarandgrill.com/
) will take place tonight Monday, November 12th from 7:30 pm. to 10:30
pm. She is inviting all jazz vocalists and musicians to drop by, and
she will attempt to give an opportunity to each to perform 2 or 3
songs (depending on the turnout). Please bring your sheet music in
your key. The Karen Hernandez Trio will accompany. Other musicians
are welcomed to sit in. There is a $5 cover plus 2 drink minimum or
dinner order. Call for reservations if you plan on having dinner.
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/
.
SINGER/PIANIST CHRIS HAMILTON MAKES NYC CABARET DEBUT
With his mastery of the keyboard and his soaring Welsh baritone, London-based
performer Chris Hamilton makes his New York debut at DON'T TELL MAMA
(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) with his show "I Have A Small Confession" with remaining shows scheduled
for Tuesday November 13th at 9:00 pm and Thursday November 15th at
11:00 pm. His artistry is grounded in dazzling piano and dynamic vocals,
which he performs with great fervor and panache. There is a $10 cover
plus 2-drink minimum.
MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITERS' SHOWCASE THIS TUESDAY AT LAURIE BEECHMAN
The MAC/ASCAP Songwriters' Showcase, hosted by Jamie deRoy, will be
held on Tuesday night, November 13th at 6:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
). These showcases are produced by Michael Kerker (ASCAP) and Jamie
deRoy (MAC). Special guests are Lucie Arnaz and Penny Fuller. The
showcase will feature the songwriting of Ron Abel & Chuck Steffan,
Bernard Bierman & Barry Kleinbort. Also performing will be Marieann
Meringolo and Michelle Pirret. Free for members of MAC & ASCAP and
$10 for non-members. Food & Drink available.
ALICE FRAZIER AT THE BEECHMAN WITH BROADWAY WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
Alice Frazier returns to NYC with another encore performance of her
acclaimed show "Broadway Without Boundaries" on Tuesday, November
13th at 9:00 pm to the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER
(407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
), She is joined on stage by renowned musical director, Don Rebic.
The show takes place right after the MAC/ASCAP Showcase (6:00 pm).
For this special event Alice is waiving the music cover as a way to
say thanks to all her friends and fans for their support, and to give
an opportunity to those who may not have been able to attend her prior
shows to attend this performance. There will be music by composers
Leonard Bernstein, Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim, Frank Loesser,
Bjorn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson, Rupert Holmes and much more, as well
as some new songs since the debut in May in New York. There is NO
COVER CHARGE, just a $15 food/drink minimum.
ADAM SANK HAS HIS 15 MINUTES OF FAME ON TUESDAYS
Every Tuesday night Adam Sank hosts The "15 Minutes of Fame" Comedy
Show at HA COMEDY CLUB (163 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-977-3884 -
http://www.hacomedynyc.com/
) with regulars Sebi Evans and Matt Rittberg (both featured in the
NY Underground Comedy Festival). This weeks lineup also includes Steve
Hofstetter. There is a $5 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
TUESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC MOVED TO CLUB CAFE
Steven Santucie's Tuesday Night Open Mic events have moved to the
smaller back room of Boston's CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus Avenue, Boston,
MA - 617-536-0966 - http://www.clubcafe.com/
) starting this week at 9:00 pm. The former location (DBar) was found
to be not configured properly for live performance. 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 - 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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LYNNE HALLIDAY AT THE BEECHMAN NOVEMBER 14th
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 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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OLD SONGS OF PEACE FOR A NEW WAR AT DILLON'S
Scott Barbarino presents "Old Songs of Peace For A New War"" starring
Jen Brooks and Kyra Kozlenko, bringing back the music of the late
1960s AND early 70s, a time when the music reflected a longing for
peace & love. Remaining shows are scheduled for Wednesdays, November
14th & 21st at 9:30 pm at THE REPRISE ROOM at DILLON'S (245 West 54th
Street, NYC - TKTS: 646-491-0987 - http://www.purnimarestaurant.com/
). Songs from Bob Dylan, Buffalo Springfield, Peter, Paul & Mary,
Phil Ochs, Jefferson Airplane, the Byrds, and so many more who spoke
to a world at war. Backed by tight harmonies and with "flowers in
their hair," these two amazing vocalists will bring the "Old Songs
of Peace" to a new generation. There is a $15 Cover plus a $15 Food/Beverage
minimum.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES DICK KATZ
Jazz at Noon continues on Wednesdays at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING
ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC). This long-running series
was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte.
Featured in November: This Wednesday, Dick Katz. Appearing November
21st, Martha Lorin, singer Vic Juris, guitar Don Miller, bass; November
28th, Kuni Mikami, piano Michele Ramo, guitar & violin. Performances
are at 1:00 pm, $5 admission.
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 DAVID BURNHAM
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 14th, David Burnham.
Future performers include: B.J. Crosby (November 21st), New Voices:
Julie Esposito, Barbara Lusch, Lou Watson (November 28th). No reservations
taken. No cover.
AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC FEATURES ELSA POWEL AS GUEST
Every other Wednesday night Leslie Holmes and Michael Larson hold
their amazing Open Mic night at the AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER (55
Nicholas Road, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787 - http://www.amazingthings.org/
), and each show features a special guest. This Wednesday, November
14th the featured guest is Elsa Powel. The show starts at 7:30 pm,
and there is an $8 cover charge (discount for BACA members).
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 15th
JOHNNY MERCER A TO Z LIVES ON AND ON AND ON
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
On Thursday November 15th at 10:00 pm, Leslie Anderson and Ricky Ritzel
bring the latest version of their multi-award-winning show "Johnny
Mercer A to Z" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC
- 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). This presentation is subtitled "A Real Show!". This is the 5th
monthly show in the series. Each month a completely different program
is prepared as Ricky and Leslie celebrate one of America's most prolific
songwriters, presenting his songs in alphabetical order! The songs
range from the standard to the obscure to Broadway and Hollywood.
The show is directed by Jim Luzar. There os a $20 Cover plus a 2 Beverage
Minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
KT SULLIVAN DANCES IN THE DARK AT THE MANOR
LE DOME at THE MANOR (111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360
- http://themanorrestaurant.com/cabaret.html
) presents KT Sullivan with her show "Dancing in the Dark: The Songs
of Dietz and Schwartz" on Thursday, November 15th at 9:00 pm as part
of the Manor's Cabaret Soiree series. KT's Broadway credits include
The Three Penny Opera with Sting, the play Broadway directed by George
Abbott, and the leading role in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. She also
played feature roles in the national tour of Annie Get Your Gun as
well as the workshop production of Easter Parade with Tommy Tune.
The Cabaret Soiree consists of a 4-course, 4-star dinner-and-show
package, with dinner seatings at 6:00, 6:15 & 6:30 pm. Cost for dinner
and show is $74 plus tax and gratuity. Wait-list "show only" seats
may be available at $35 per person.
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 the BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE (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
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 one more performance in November, on 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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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/
) with one remaining performance on Saturday November 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
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
JOAN CROWE & ERIC FRAZIER AT BROADWAY BABY MUSIC BOX SHOWROOM
Jazz/cabaret vocalist Joan Crowe joins forces with the extraordinary
conga player, Eric Frazier on Saturdays November 17th & 24th at 7:00
pm at the new MUSIC BOX SHOWROOM at BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE
(318 West 53rd Street, NYC - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
- 212-757-5808). Joan and Eric will be joined by Alan James Markley
on piano and Radu ben Juda on bass. The fun filled evening 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. Featured are the classics of Cab Calloway, Fats Waller,
Louis Jordan, Slim Galliard, Dave Frishberg, Bob Dorough and more.
There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
QUINN LEMLEY AS RITA HAYWORTH AT RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE
THE HEAT IS ON! A theatrical concert based on the life of movie star,
Rita Hayworth plays Performing Arts Centers around the country following
35 sold-out concerts in Greece will stop at THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE
(80 East Ridge Street, Ridgefield, CT - 203-438-5795 - http://www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/
) on Saturday November 17th at 8:00 pm. THE HEAT IS ON! Examines the
life, loves & career of one of Hollywood's most electrifying sirens
and stars Quinn Lemley in her critically acclaimed tour-de-force performance.
Call for cover/minimum information.
GABRIELLE STRAVELLI AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER NOVEMBER 17th
Gabriella Stravelli returns with a brand new show to THE WEST BANK
CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909
- http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Saturday November 17th at 9:30 pm. Gabrielle Stravelli has performed
at the acclaimed Birdland Jazz Club in the show Her Song, as the featured
singer at the Iridium Jazz Brunch and at the BB King Blues Club at
the 2007 MAC Awards. There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 18th
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 - http://www.sopranospianobar.co.uk/
). 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. There is no cover charge.
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
*** OUR CHAT BOARD SPONSOR THIS WEEK ***
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/
.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
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
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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JULIE ROGELSTAD AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM NOVEMBER 19th *** 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 one more performance, on 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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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
NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC NIGHT MONDAY NOVEMBER 19th
The next "Open Mic" night of the DCCN (DC Cabaret Network - http://www.dccabaretnetwork.org/
) will take place on Monday, November 19th at 8:00 pm at THE WAREHOUSE
THEATRE (1021 7th Street NW, Washington, DC - 202-783-3933 - http://www.warehousetheater.com/
) (signup starts at 7:30 pm). Everyone is welcome. These Open Mic
Nights are a great opportunity to try out new stuff, take out an old
friend, or just hone your skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
The October theme is "Cabaret Favorites." Pianist Reenie Codelka.
Cover is $15 ($12 for DCCN members).
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.
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 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.
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 21st
WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES MARTHA LORIN
Jazz at Noon continues on Wednesdays at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING
ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC). This long-running series
was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte.
Featured in November: November 21st, Martha Lorin, singer, Vic Juris,
guitar, Don Miller, bass; November 28th, Kuni Mikami, piano, Michele
Ramo, guitar & violin. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $5 admission.
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW GUEST NOVEMBER 21st IS B.J. CROSBY
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 21st, B.J. Crosby. Future
performers include: New Voices: Julie Esposito, Barbara Lusch, Lou
Watson (November 28th). No reservations taken. No cover.
OLD SONGS OF PEACE FOR A NEW WAR AT DILLON'S
Scott Barbarino presents "Old Songs of Peace For A New War"" starring
Jen Brooks and Kyra Kozlenko, bringing back the music of the late
1960s AND early 70s, a time when the music reflected a longing for
peace & love. Remaining show is scheduled for Wednesday, November
21st at 9:30 pm at THE REPRISE ROOM at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street,
NYC - TKTS: 646-491-0987 - http://www.purnimarestaurant.com/
). Songs from Bob Dylan, Buffalo Springfield, Peter, Paul & Mary,
Phil Ochs, Jefferson Airplane, the Byrds, and so many more who spoke
to a world at war. Backed by tight harmonies and with "flowers in
their hair," these two amazing vocalists will bring the "Old Songs
of Peace" to a new generation. There is a $15 Cover plus a $15 Food/Beverage
minimum.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 22nd
THANKSGIVING DAY - USA - Never mind the diet - it's time for the feast!
NO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE TODAY - DOUBLE ISSUE ON MONDAY THE 26th
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 23rd
ROBIN AULD RETURNS WITH CD-BASED SHOW
Well known pop surfer Robin Auld returns to VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der
Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566 /
0825694147 - http://www.freewebs.com/villapascal
) on Friday November 23rd at 7:00 pm. He will be singing songs from
his latest album "Jungle of one", which has been hailed as one of
his best yet by the SA critics. Call for cover/minimum information.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR NOVEMBER 26th & BEYOND
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 27th
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN SINGS OF "WINTER DREAMS" IN HOLIDAY SHOW
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095
- http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) will conclude its fall 2007 season with the return of the club's
founder Michael Feinstein from November 27th to December 29th. His
new show "Winter Dreams" will feature seasonal favorites and contemporary
standards, in addition to a tribute to singing legends of the past
such as Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Tony Martin and Kay Thompson.
Feinstein will be joined by an all-star band including musical director
John Oddo on piano, Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, Jay Leonhart on bass,
Joe Cocuzzo on drums, and a trio of backup singers. The show will
play the following schedule: Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm
with late shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 11:00 pm. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071229Feinstein.shtml
WEDNESDAY - 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
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 the BROADWAY
BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE (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
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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
*** SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
ANNE KERRY FORD SINGS WEILL AT CAFE SABARSKY
Anne Kerry Ford returns to NYC on Thursday, November 29th to perform
her tribute to Kurt Weil at CAFE SABARSKY at the NEUE GALERIE (1048
Fifth Avenue, NYC - 212-288-0665 - http://www.neuegalerie.org/
). Dinner is served from 7:00 pm and showtime is 9:00 pm. Call for
cover/minimum information. Reservations imperative.
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.
More details are coming.
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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
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.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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with the intention that users rely upon the information therein for
any purposes. Accordingly, Cabaret Hotline Online, and/or Stuart V.
Hamstra shall under no circumstances be liable for any loss or damage,
including but not limited to loss of profits, goodwill or indirect
or consequential loss arising out of any use of or inaccuracies in
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