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SAD NEWS
HERB STRAUSS - SINGER, PHILANTHROPIST - DIES DAY BEFORE LSLF SHOW
Herb Strauss, whose warm baritone graced musical theater, recordings,
synagogues, and the stage of Carnegie Hall, and whose annual fundraising
concerts for the Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation (http://www.lslf.org/)
presented many cabaret performers to new audiences, passed away on
Sunday, November 25th from complications from cancer. He was 78.
In 1984, Herb and his wife, Evelyn, lost their eldest
daughter, Lauri, 26, to leukemia. With friends and family, the Strausses
created the Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation, to fund research
to find a cure. Through eighteen annual gala concerts, which now
take place at Carnegie Hall, the foundation has raised and awarded
research grants totaling more than $3 million; these grants, in
turn, have generated more than $130 million in additional research
funding.
Herb had planned to attend this year's CARNEGIE HALL
LSLF event, held one day after his death on Monday the 26th, and
had arranged an ambulance, wheelchair and even a tuxedo to wear
to the affair. Each year he would appear, usually at intermission,
to sing in a stirring baritone, "I Wish You Well," a song written
by his longtime friends Peter Haas and Eugene Goldberg. But this
year it was not to be.
It was Judy Collins who spearheaded the first fundraising
concert. Among those who have followed are Barry Manilow, the Metropolitan
Opera's Robert Merrill, folk singers Odetta and Peter Yarrow, KT
Sullivan and Mark Nadler, jazz legends Bucky Pizzarelli and Peter
Appleyard, Maureen McGovern, WQXR's Midge Woolsey, Hilary Kole,
John DeMarco, Carol Woods, Luci Arnaz and Robert Klein, Liza Minnelli
(in a special salute to Kander and Ebb), Deborah Tranelli, Mark
McVey, Sal Viviano, Hilary Kole, and The Friars Club's Freddie Roman.
The orchestra, from the start, has been The New York Pops, conducted
first by the late Skitch Henderson, then by Marvin Hamlisch, and
now by Barry Levitt, who also serves as the Gala's co-producer.
Born in Offenbach, Germany, he came to America with
his family in 1937, escaping Nazi rule. Herb himself was a performer,
starting at age 6 - he was a soprano then - in a synagogue in Offenbach.
The family migrated to Cleveland; Herb, later attending Princeton
University, performed in musical shows of the Triangle Club, and
later sang lead roles in several summer theaters. He got his master's
from Columbia University, majoring in English and advertising.
Soon married, and with two daughters, Herb turned
to making a living in television and advertising production, with
such organizations as NBC Television, National Educational Television,
and ad agencies. His work earned him a Grand Prix at the Cannes
Film Festival as well as two "Clio" awards and two Emmy nominations.
He later formed his own company, Herb Strauss Productions, where
he created, produced and directed commercials, TV programs and corporate
videos for many major advertisers and ad agencies.
Herb never stopped singing. He produced and starred
on two recordings, "Folk Music for People Who Hate Folk Music" and
"Songs and Stories for the Jewish Holidays." In addition, for more
than 50 years, he has been cantor at the Port Washington Jewish
Center, in Port Washington, New York.
Herb Strauss is survived by his wife Evelyn; their
daughter, Julie and her husband, David Safran; two grandchildren,
Gregory and Emily Safran; Herb's sister, Ruth Berger; and Ruth's
family.
By Peter Haas (plus additional sources)
TODAYS TOP STORY
JAMEIE deROY & FRIENDS SPECIAL EDITION DECEMBER 5th
A Special Edition of Jamie deRoy & friends celebrates the season of
giving with a special musical performance on Wednesday, December 5th
AT 6:00 PM at THE BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway,
NYC). Barry Kleinbort is the director this special edition of Jamie
deRoy & friends and Paul Greenwood will serve as musical director.
The appearance is part of "The Any Wednesday at B&N series" and is
free and open to the public. Join celebrated cabaret performer Jamie
deRoy & friends as she celebrates the holiday season with her acclaimed
CDs, 'Tis The Season and Animal Tracks.
The evening will feature the following artists: the
acclaimed a cappella group The Accidentals, MAC and Bistro Award
winner Lisa Asher, MAC and Bistro Award winner Scott Coulter, Tony
nominated Dee Hoty, multiple award nominated and award winning actress
Karen Mason, and award winning entertainer Jay Rogers.
The event will also supply attendees the chance to
"give" some adorable orphan cats and dogs an opportunity to find
new owners and a new loving home! Jamie deRoy's favorite charity,
Animal Haven will have several animals available for adoption! Animal
Haven is a not-for profit no-kill animal shelter serving the Tri-state
area. In addition to the new state-of-the-art facility in Manhattan,
they have a shelter in Flushing, Queens and a sanctuary in the Catskills.
All proceeds from this event will go directly to supporting these
efforts, and contributions are tax-deductible.
Produced by Harbinger Records, the CD 'Tis The Season
offers 16 holiday favorites including "Silver Bells", "Santa Claus
is Coming To Town", and "White Christmas" sung by some of theatre's
favorites including Dee Hoty, Stephanie Pope, and KT Sullivan. The
CD Animal Tracks features 16 pet-friendly songs also sung by theatre
and cabaret favorites including Kerry Butler, Marian Seldes, and
George Wurzbach.
'Tis The Season and Animal Tracks are both available
by visiting www.cdbaby.com and are available for purchase at the
Barnes & Noble store.
HEADLINES OF EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
JAMEIE deROY & FRIENDS SPECIAL EDITION DECEMBER 5th
RICK SKYE RETURNS FROM TRIUMPHANT WORLD TOUR ONE NIGHT ONLY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
THE COUGAR CABARET ZOOMS IN - ONE MORE NOVEMBER SHOW
DAVID PELLEGRENE HOLDS BIRTHDAY BASH AT UNCLE CHARLIE'S
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX TONIGHT WITH BERNARD TELSEY
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEKEND
BRONWYN'S BACK - WITH A CAST OF THOUSANDS - SORT OF
"AT THE RITZ!" ON RADIO FRIDAYS AND ON STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY FEATURES GUESTS FROM BROADWAY WEEKLY
PIANO MUSIC ON HARVARD SQUARE ON FRIDAY NIGHTS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JENNA ESPOSITO DECEMBER 1st
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
JOE PECK AT INDIGO CABARET DECEMBER 1st
HOLE-O-MATIC SPECIAL BENEFIT EDITION ON DECEMBER 1st AT 10:00 PM
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY JUDY CHRISTMAS! WITH MAMA AT MAMA'S
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
MAGGIE GRAHAM'S "CAROL CHANNELING" HELD OVER THROUGH DECEMBER 29th
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $10 OFF TICKET PRICE ***
SUE & EDD'S FABULOUS CHRISTMAS AND OFFICIAL CD RELEASE SHOW
POOLE PARTY IN 10TH YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS ON SATURDAY *** MEMBER
DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER
HELP IS ON THE WAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS IX IN SAN FRANCISCO
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY FEATURES MUSIC OF ETHEL MERMAN
TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY
SUNDAY OPEN MIC PERFORMANCES AT LONDON'S LIVE LOUNGE
THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY COMEDY HOUR SUNDAY WITH DAZZLING STARS
DAVE'S GONE BY ON RADIO & NET THIS SUNDAY
JAZZ SUNDAY AT CAFE 50 WEST WITH MYCHELLE COLLEARY
SARAH MUCHO IN SUBTERRANEAN CIRCUS AT THE DUPLEX
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
A HOLIDAY CABARET IN CHICAGO DECEMBER 3rd
MONTHLY JAZZ VOCALISTS JAM SESSION IN HOLLYWOOD DECEMBER 3rd
"BEN RAUCH IS HORACE VANDERVEER" AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
MAC HOLIDAY PARTY AT BROADWAY BABY DECEMBER 4th
ADAM SANK HAS HIS 15 MINUTES OF FAME ON TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES JOYCE BREACH
NEW OPEN MIC VENUE IN TUCSON ON WEDNESDAYS
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"
HOLIDAY ALBUM BY JANET VILLAS NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES
"ART OF CABARET: MASTER CLASSES" FEATURE TOP CABARET NAMES
GREG PURNHAGEN IN "BABALU-CY! - THE ART OF DESI ARNAZ"
SALLY MARTIN & MARY STOUT JOIN FORCES AT INDIGO
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS COMES TO CAPETOWN WITH BENEFIT SHOW
DC ANDERSON & FRIENDS IN CONCERT IN CHICAGO DECEMBER 10th
DAVID AUXIER: IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR AT REPRISE ROOM IN DECEMBER
JOLLAINE CONTINUES EXTENDED RUN AT THE MUSIC BOX ROOM
MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET BENEFIT ON DECEMBER 10th
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11th
JAZZ ARTS PROJECT PRESENTS JOE PISCOPO'S SINATRA BIRTHDAY BASH
TERRELL BAKER'S "SOUL, INTERRUPTED" AT MAMA'S DECEMBER 12TH
MAC PRESENTS THE NEW FACE SHOWCASE SEPTEMBER 14th
BOSTON AREA BACA/CCAE OPEN MIC EVENT DECEMBER 14th
MELISSA ERRICO SINGS OF BLUE SKIES AND LULLABIES
"CHRISTMASTIME IN THE CITY" WITH CHRIS BARRETT DECEMBER 21ST
CHRISTMAS WITH MARTHA LORIN & DIANE DELIN AT WEILL RECITAL HALL
CYNTHIA CRANE & FRIENDS PRESENT CHRISTMAS BENEFIT SHOW
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
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HERE & THERE
I was going to start out and say that this issue is not going to be
a very large one - but I just looked at the word count (before actually
writing this HERE & THERE section) and discovered that it not that
small at all. Certainly not as large as Monday's newsletter which
set the record for words. But we had a lot to cover, since we had
no issue last week Thursday.
I want to remind you again that all the news items
from these newsletters are "accumulated" in the Diary on the website
(just click on the flash button at the top of every page on the
website marked DIARY. (folks in third-world countries who do not
have computers powerful enough to display flash images can scroll
down a bit and click on the underlined item about the Diary and
arrive at the same place).
So, we skip a number of dates on our listings below
not because there are no cabaret events those nights, but simply
because I didn't receive news about any NEW cabaret events for those
nights not already listed in previous issues.
I am using a rented computer to send out this issue. My cute little
MAC mini computer had developed some issues with overheating and it
became impossible to do a lot of important tasks like, scanning photos,
downloading CDs into my iTunes library, or even adding tunes and files
to my iPod. Any task involving uploading and downloading (including
some of the complicated java/flash web pages) was interrupted by the
computer shutting itself down. It is in for repair (fortunately it
is still under warranty) and should be home before the weekend.
But in the meantime I lost several hours of work time
- Tuesday morning the little guy was acting up worse than ever so
I made a quick backup of the whole hard drive, detached everything
and went over to TEKSERVE, on 23rd Street, just around the corner
from the METROPOLITAN ROOM (as advised by the folks at Apple). I
had to wait in line (actually on a chair) for over an hour, but
finally my number was called and the techie looked it over, heard
my tale of woe and took it upstairs to "emergency" and came back
with a partial diagnosis - a motherboard transplant seemed to be
called for.
I had to wait another hour while a rental machine
was prepped, and then headed for home with my temp machine. Of course
it took another few hours to redo all the settings, copy my files
on the substitute and then open my e-mail and get to the message
board to erase all the spam messages so there would be room for
new items (I have to do this task about 5 times a day). So consider
Tuesday a total loss for getting any work done.
Meantime, my pal Daniel is off to Washington DC - a relative from
South America is visiting someone there and Daniel went down to meet
him and have dinner. He returns some time on Friday. He has already
text-messaged several discoveries he made: the subways quit at 11:30
pm - and taxi rides cost a fortune. But cigarettes are cheaper then
NYC (I think they are cheaper anywhere than NYC where a pack of smokes
now runs $7.50). And the crab cakes are fantastic!
Speaking of downloading CDs, I was finally able to add to my iTunes
collection about a dozen CDs that have been accumulating for a few
weeks - every time I tried before the computer would quit. I have
just one more to add, but I stopped so I could listen to one I just
uploaded, Sue & Edd's Fabulous Christmas, which Sue Matsuki had left
for me at DON'T TELL MAMA on Tuesday night and I picked up last night.
The official release is this Saturday, December 1st (yes Virginia,
there is a December coming very quickly now) at 7:00 pm at THE DUPLEX
(details below). As soon as this issue is finished I will add the
CD to my iPod so I can listen and stay in the holiday spirit all day.
Sue and Edd Clark recorded this CD just after a sold-out holiday show
they did last year. On Saturday only they will be available at the
show for $10 - them the price goes up. I already made reservations.
You can find a whole page of Cabaret Holiday CDs on
my website - just click on the special underlined description on
the home (opening page). Click on the CD covers displayed and it
will take you to where the CD can be purchased.
Another CD I was dying to hear was a pre-release of MaryJo Mundy's
Halfway to Heaven recording. It was made at a live performance at
THE GARDENIA - and although I met MaryJo several years ago on a visit
to LA, I had never heard her vocals. I was blown away (I loaded it
to my iPod last night and listened on the subway to & from midtown.
This is a special CD that celebrates a very special change in MaryJo's
live - a rebirth almost - and I loved every minute. And the vocals
--- oh I said that already!
Two cuts are sort of permanently on my iPod - DC Anderson's "I am
still" from his CD of the same name, and Marcus Simeone's "Alone Again"
from his new CD "At Last." Both are so well done - and so touching
- I can't stop loving them. Problem is, they are both sort of melancholy
songs, and were the only two songs on my iPod while I was waiting
in line at the computer repair store. As a result I must have looked
very sad and forlorn sitting in the waiting area. At least now I have
MaryJo's and Sue & Edd's CDs on the little iPod shuffle to give my
day an upbeat balance.
So I go to DON'T TELL MAMA to pick up Sue & Edd's CD, and the lovely
Randy Lester is there. beaming with joy. She beckons me to follow
her into the rear cabaret room (my heart is pounding already, since
I know there is no show booked there at 10:00 pm and the room will
be empty). I follow obediently (no one ever disobeys Randy) and I
will tell you, when I entered the room and looked around, I was beaming
too! The room had been "gutted" with the floor and stage stripped
and sanded, the bar area in the midst of rebuilding, and soon new
banquettes will be installed. The room is getting a "makeover" worthy
of a cable TV show! And when this room is finished, the room next
door - formerly an office area - will be turned into a second cabaret
space. And, in addition, one of the two restrooms off the cabaret
room, is being reconditioned and when that one is complete, the other
one will be as well.
Now I was beaming, as I went back into the piano bar
and was approached by the pianist for the night, Michael Isaacs,
who was on break - and he was beaming too. It seems he was just
signed for and had completed 5 TV commercials for STEINMART Department
stores. You can see some of them on uTube - just search on the word
STEINMART.
And just then in came the new owner of MAMA's and
I was ready to give him a big hug - and thanked him again and again
for the renovations of the cabaret room and the building of a second
performance space as well. He mentioned that he had a lot more plans
to improve the venue and I should "stay tuned." Interestingly, he
know hardly anything about cabaret and piano bars until he bought
the building - he is in the real estate business. But once he started
visiting the piano bar and cabaret shows he became excited - and
was so changed by the enthusiasm of the staff and the patrons he
decided to invest in major improvements and make the space into
the best in town! So keep an eye on MAMA'S over the next couple
of months!
I saw two cabaret shows since the Monday issue - first on Tuesday
night I was at the BROADWAY BABY MUSIC BOX showroom for Frank Torren's
show at 8:00 pm. I have heard Frank a few times sing at open mic events
but never in a full show. When I grow up I want to be as handsome
and distinguished looking at Frank! And I would love to have his vocals,
too. One special thing about the man is his genuine friendliness and
charm. And one special thing I appreciated especially was the way
he truly presented the lyrics of the songs (mainly showtunes). With
Rick Unterberg at the piano, it was truly an enjoyable hour. Special
mention must be made of Frank's rendition of the Holt/Brell classic
"The Days of the Waltz." So many performers like to use this song
to show off their ability to sing faster and faster - totally ignoring
"waltz time." Frank instead chose to sing it emphasizing the lyric
not the speed. Bravo! (Frank is back at THE MUSIC BOX on Sunday the
2nd at 2:00 pm - details below - try to catch this one).
The second show was one I saw last night at 8:30 pm at THE LAURIE
BEECHMAN and it was really a fun-filled treat. The show is called
"Ben Rauch Is Horace Vanderveer" and is really more theater than cabaret.
Ben plays the part of a young man from New Jersey obsessed with becoming
a Broadway star (where have we heard this before?). The the twist
is that Ben is so obviously unsuited to be a Broadway star, the show
gets funnier and funnier as the story moves along. Oblivious to his
shortcomings (aren't we all?) he continues to beat his head against
the wall truly believing that the next audition will get him that
big break. Horace's "girlfriend," a very sassy Yolanda Batts, a teen
ensemble (we're talking low teens here - chosen so that when Horace
becomes a big star they will still be young enough to be with him
when he plays the teen idol in GREASE - his dream part). Even his
band disrespects him and he doesn't notice! Much fun, huge cast, great
song/show parodies and a lot of great writing make this a fun evening
of cabaret. You must see this one, gang. It plays 4 more times - Tuesday
the 4th at 7 pm, Saturday the 8th at 2:00 pm, Monday the 10th at 9:00
pm and Saturday the 15th at 2:00 pm. I still can't believe I was able
to absorb all the gags in the show - I want to go back once more!
I hope to see you tonight at UNCLE CHARLIE'S some time after 8:00
pm to celebrate David Pellegrene's birthday - details below. David
has been a big supporter with his ads on the website this year. Without
supporters like this there would be now newsletter, no website. And
UNCLE CHARLIE'S always puts out a great buffet for celebrations like
this! Come on down!
We hit 400 members (we are now at 404) for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
and now I have one more goal to reach - to surpass 427 members. That's
the total members we had in 2004, our biggest membership year. Fingers
crossed. Thank to all 404 members for your support!
Why not join today and help us hit that goal? A simple
SILVER membership still costs only $20 - in our own move to counter
inflation, it has been $20 since the membership program started
in 2001. And you readers overseas and in Canada: With the dollar
sinking to new lows, the membership cost is a real bargain! Click
on the "flash" button marked JOIN HERE at the top of every page
on the website - if you object to "flash" style buttons or live
in a third-world country where the computers are not powerful enough
to display flash images, just slide down the page and there is a
blue jpg button just above the line that says LATEST ISSUES OF THE
NEWSLETTER that will take you to the same page on the website detailing
all the levels and benefits of membership.
If you want to make sure your message is seen by just about everyone
in cabaret, post it on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE message board (just
click on the button at the top of very page marked MESSAGE BOARD).
And just to let you know, sponsorship of the board - an exclusive
banner (no other ads appear on this page) - is available at the end
of the year. Click on the button marked BANNER INFO for information.
There are plenty of other banner slots open for December if you want
to advertise your holiday show or CD or other cabaret related items.
Unfortunately the small home-page side bar banners are nearly sold
out through Christmas - last year we had a lot of slots open and were
offering special deals to sell the squares, perfect for promoting
a CD. Ads and banners of all other sizes, prices and shapes are available
on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website - costing from as little as
$37 per week (3 week regular size banner) to our super special "2000
page" super-sidebar ads running $125 per week (price drops to $100
per week after the first 2 weeks).
There is an advertising plan available to meet just
about any budget, and members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE get discounts
and rebates as well - SILVER members get $20 off their first banner
in a membership year and GOLD members a 20% discount on all ads
in a membership year (discounts/rebates do not apply to the $25
sidebar ads). Your ad could be seen up to 6000 times a day - by
folks interested in cabaret. And an ad on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website means your event or CD is mentioned in every issue of the
newsletter, sent out twice a week to 2500 (note we dropped the "nearly")
subscribers as long as the ad or banner is running. As I say, it
is the ad program that keeps on giving!
We're still looking for a sponsor for John Hoglund's AFTER DARK section
and and one slot is available right now for 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.
Well, before it gets too late I want to get this issue out and get
back to all the stuff that needs to be added to the website, including
items from Monday's newsletter. Plus I have one more CD to load into
my iTunes library - Jonathan Whitton's "Perfect Finite" CD, to be
release at Jonathan's show on Tuesday, December 11th at THE LAURIE
BEECHMAN (details below). I ran into Jonathan at Ben Rauch's show
last night and he gave me a pre-release copy.
Until Monday.
NOW FOR SOME NEWS ABOUT CABARET SHOWS AND STUFF
In an effort to cut down on "repeated" events, except for announcements
of programs offered by cabaret membership organizations, and shows
where guests change regularly, cabaret news items will usually appear
just once in the newsletter in abbreviated form, in chronological
order where possible, and linked to a full article on the CABARET
NEWS page of the appropriate location on the website.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR NEXT SEVEN DAYS
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
TONIGHT: 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
***SUPER SIDEBAR BANNER ADVERTISER***
THE COUGAR CABARET ZOOMS IN - ONE MORE 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 ***
DAVID PELLEGRENE HOLDS BIRTHDAY BASH AT UNCLE CHARLIE'S
Piano bar host, vocalist and recording artist David Pellegrene will
celebrate his birthday on Thursday night, November 29th from 7:00
pm until whenever at UNCLE CHARLIE'S (139 East 45th Street 2nd Floor,
NYC - 212-661-9097 - http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
). David is at the piano here Thursdays through Sundays starting around
9:00 pm, but he will be starting early this Thursday - and he promises
divas of all genders and plenty of good food will be found at this
event. There is never a cover charge - just plenty of fun and song.
(And cake!)
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX THURSDAY WITH BERNARD TELSEY
2007 MAC BOD AWARD WINNER Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) is usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. On Thursday, November
29th, Seth's guest is casting agent Bernard Telsey - his credits for
casting include original productions or revivals of High Fidelity,
Company, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Grey Gardens,
Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, Tarzan, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Wedding
Singer, Three Days of Rain, The Color Purple, Sweeney Todd, The Odd
Couple, Steel Magnolias, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Escape: 6 Ways to
Get Away, Frozen, Match, Never Gonna Dance, Anna in the Tropics, Taboo,
Wicked, Little Shop of Horrors, Long Day's Journey Into Night, Salome,
Enchanted April, Dance of the Vampires, La Boheme, Man of La Mancha,
Amour, Hairspray, The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?, The Adventures of Tom
Sawyer, The Rocky Horror Show, Aida, A Moon for the Misbegotten, Saturday
Night Fever, The Lonesome West, The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm,
Death of a Salesman, Electra, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Herbal
Bed, Wait Until Dark, The Capeman, Jackie, The Young Man from Atlanta,
Present Laughter and Rent. Seth's weekly interview show always features
stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind the scenes of the musical
theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all,
all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS
(http://www.bcefa.org/
)! For details, see: http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox/
.
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEKEND
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.
Manager Lennie Watts brings the best as well as the newest in cabaret
entertainment to this new venue. See http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
for complete schedule of events.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 30th
BRONWYN'S BACK - WITH A CAST OF THOUSANDS - SORT OF
Bronwyn Rucker returns to the cabaret stage in her new show Bronwyn
& Company! on Friday, November 30th at 7:00 pm at the MUSIC BOX SHOWROOM
at BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE (318 West 53rd Street, NYC
- 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
). She is joined by multi-award winner Ricky Ritzel at the piano -
and a cast of thousands! It should prove to be another fun-filled
hour filled with laughter and great songs by this bright, blue-eyed
lady who is as intelligent as she is funny. This show will be filled
with American song classics and some great new tunes. A natural comic
actress, Bronwyn's trademark honesty is always refreshing. Also on
the bill: Tom Kirby, Chris Morrison, Barbara Mundy and Adam Shapiro.
There is a $15 Music Charge/$15 Food/Drink minimum.
"AT THE RITZ!" ON RADIO FRIDAYS AND ON STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
Regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can
now be heard on WVOF 88.5FM on Fridays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Producers
and hosts Jeffrey C. Williams and Lynn DiMenna now announce a new,
convenient way to hear their weekly show. Simply go to http://www.attheritz.org/
and in one click you can enjoy AT THE RITZ! streaming 24/7 anytime!
Friday shows are rebroadcast throughout the week along with some internet
only music. AT THE RITZ! features cabaret, jazz, Broadway and similar
sophisticated music along with celebrity interviews and commentary.
For more information email attheritz@msn.com.
BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY FEATURES GUESTS FROM BROADWAY WEEKLY
At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Fridays at 10:30 pm, Brandon Cutrell hosts AFTER PARTY, a free-wheeling
open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and Cabaret, Ray Fellman at
the piano and Lisa Asher and others serving up drinks and taking turns
at the mic. Guest performers from Broadway, off-Broadway and cabaret
drop by each week to sing, chat and join in the fun. No cover, no
minimum. Singer/dancers invited at all times - you can hang out at
the bar, at a table or even on stage. This week's special guests are
TBA.
PIANO MUSIC ON HARVARD SQUARE ON FRIDAY NIGHTS
Boston-area pianist Joe Della Penna has a new weekly gig at UPSTAIRS
ON THE SQUARE ( 91 Winthrop Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
- 617-864-1933 - http://www.upstairsonthesquare.com/
) a wonderful bar/restaurant every Friday night from 6:30 until around
10:30 pm. This is not an open-mic event, but audience sing-along is
not forbidden. Call for reservations, and cover/minimum information.
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 1st
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JENNA ESPOSITO DECEMBER 1st
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
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 (guitar),
Mark Berman (piano), Wayne Batchelor (bass), and Brian DeWitt (drums).
In addition to Jenna, scheduled to perform in the show are Joe Bachana,
Hector Coris, Scott Coulter, Kelly Esposito-Broelmann, David Goldman,
Rob Langeder, Sue Matsuki, Miles Phillips, Michael Quinn, Shaynee
Rainbolt, Ben Rauch, Gretchen Reinhagen, Maureen Taylor and Lennie
Watts. With Fortune Esposito (guitar), Mark Berman (piano), Wayne
Batchelor (bass), and Brian DeWitt (drums). There is a $20 cover plus
a 2-beverage minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
JOE PECK AT INDIGO CABARET DECEMBER 1st
Joe Peck brings his show "That's The Way I Remember It" to DC's hot
new nightspot INDIGO CABARET & JAZZ at THE ATLAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
(1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC - 202-399-7993 - http://www.atlasarts.org/
) on Saturday, December 1st at 9:00 pm. Featured is special guest
Tosia Shall. Musical director is Alex Tong. That's the Way I Remember
It is an incredibly fun time-warp of memories and melodies so funny
it'll make you cry and so heart-felt it'll make you laugh. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsPADC071201Peck.shtml
*** SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
HOLE-O-MATIC SPECIAL BENEFIT EDITION ON DECEMBER 1st AT 10:00 PM
Karen Mack & Michael Holland continue their Saturday night shows at
THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
) with their very popular award-winning "Hole-O-Matic" All Request
Show. Next performance is a special benefit show on Saturday December
1st at a special time, 10:00 pm commemorating WORLD AIDS DAY. This
is the show where the audience gets to pick the song list from hundreds
available. Also featured are more road stories, ridiculous prizes,
and custom cocktails. There is a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum, no drink
maximum. Proceeds will go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
).
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY JUDY CHRISTMAS! WITH MAMA AT MAMA'S
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia's presents his Annual Christmas
Show, "Judy For The Holidays" Saturdays at 11:00 pm, December 1st,
8th & 15th at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
). Tommy is once again teamed with his Musical Director, MAC & Bistro
Award Winner David Maiocco. Tommy performs live, not lip-synch, and
in this new show he'll be belting Garland's best-loved Holiday classics
like "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm", "White Christmas" and the
Christmas Song Judy made famous in the 1944 film Meet Me In St. Louis
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Also on the bill are Garland's
beloved classics like "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart", "After
You've Gone", "Rock-A-Bye Your Baby" and "Swanee." Tommy also performs
songs the legendary singer never got a chance to do like "Winter Wonderland",
"Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer", "It's Today" from Mame, and "Fifty
Percent" from Ballroom. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
MAGGIE GRAHAM'S "CAROL CHANNELING" HELD OVER THROUGH DECEMBER 29th
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $10 OFF TICKET PRICE ***
Following successful engagements at Rose's Turn and Joe's Pub, Maggie
Graham's acclaimed one-woman show CAROL CHANNELING has been held over
at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - TKTS: 212-868-4444 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) for an open-ended run, Saturdays at 9:00 pm through December 29th.
Produced by Garry Shaffer and conceived and directed by Maggie Graham,
CAROL CHANNELING is an evening of hilarious fun custom tailored to
the needs of the musical theatre obsessed. CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
MEMBERS: Call 212-868-4444 and mention code CHL15 or purchase online
at http://www.SmartTix.com and enter code CHL15 for $10 off ticket
price (valid through December 8th). SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071031Carol.shtml
SUE & EDD'S FABULOUS CHRISTMAS AND OFFICIAL CD RELEASE SHOW
Edd Clark and Sue Matsuki kick off the holiday season by bringing
back last year's sell-out "Sue & Edd's Fabulous Christmas Show" and
introducing their brand new, ready for the holidays CD. Performances
are scheduled for THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street,
NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) on Saturday, December 1st at 7:00 pm featuring the official CD Release
Party and special guest Jay Rogers. At tonight's show only, CDs will
be on sale at the special introductory price of just $10. Additional
shows are scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th at 7:00 pm with special
guest Dana Lorge; Friday, December 14th at 9:30 pm with special guest
Rick Skye; Sunday December 16th at 3:00 pm with special guest Joan
Crowe. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071216SueEdd.shtml
POOLE PARTY IN 10TH YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS ON SATURDAY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER
The Award-Winning Stand-Up & Musical Comedy show POOLE PARTY, now
in its 10th year, and hosted by Ron Poole and Darlene Violette will
present some of NYC's funniest comics at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West
46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) this Saturday night, December 1st at 8:30 pm. This week's comics
TBA. Guest host this week is Michael Brill, 2007 MAC Award Winner
for Outstanding Male Stand Up Comic. Still just a $15 cover, 2 drink
minimum each show. $10 cover each show for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 2nd
HELP IS ON THE WAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS IX IN SAN FRANCISCO
The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF - http://www.richmondermet.org/
) presents HELP IS ON THE WAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS IX - the kick-off event
heralding the holiday season in San Francisco on Sunday, December
2nd at 7:30 pm at THE HERBST THEATRE (401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco,
CA - 415-392-4400 - http://www.cityboxoffice.com/
).There is a pre-show Silent Auction starting at 5:30 pm. Beneficiaries
of this year's concert are Meals of Marin and Positive Resource Center.
This year's annual all-star holiday benefit concert features the talents
of performers in fields of entertainment including Broadway, Film,
TV, Recording, Jazz and Dance. The show is directed by David Galligan.
Musical Directors: Richard Berent & Bill Keck. Producers are Joe Seiler
& Ken Henderson. Tickets are $45, $65 & $100. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSF071202Help.shtml
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY FEATURES MUSIC OF ETHEL MERMAN
On Sunday, December 2nd, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio
over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram,
usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm and hosted by David Kenney will
feature the music of Ethel Merman. Some of the songs from her career
that you will hear include "There's No Business Like Show Business",
Cole Porter's "Riding High","Rose's Turn" (Jule Styne/Stephen Sondheim),
"I Got Rhythm" and "Something For The Boys." David will also have
an in-studio interview with Brian Kellow upon the release of his book
ETHEL MERMAN: A Life, published by Viking / Penguin Group. Each week
David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards,
showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY
MADNESS. For more information contact: oldisnew@earthlink.net.
You are also invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future
shows. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/
.
TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY
Trudi Mann's Sunday Brunch "Open Mic For Singers," with a new home,
performs on Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at BUTTERFIELD EIGHT RESTAURANT
(5 East 38th Street, NYC - 212-679-0646 - http://butterfield8nyc.com/
). Host Trudi also provides vocals and drums, with Frank Ponzio on
piano and Saadi Zain on bass. Performers who wish to sing should take
along two copies of their music. Sign-in starts around noon. No cover,
but the "hat" is passed on behalf of the fabulous musicians. There
is a $16 food/drink minimum.
SUNDAY OPEN MIC PERFORMANCES AT LONDON'S LIVE LOUNGE
Open-mic performances from musical theatre, jazz, and pop singers
take place every Sunday night at LIVE LOUNGE (183 Kensington High
St, Kensington - 020 7937 2458 - 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.
THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY COMEDY HOUR SUNDAY WITH DAZZLING STARS
Adam Sank Hosts THE ELECTRO SHOCK THERAPY COMEDY HOUR! on Sundays
at THERAPY (348 West 52 Street, NYC - 212-397-1700 - http://www.therapy-nyc.com/
) at 10:00 pm. This Sunday, December 2nd, host Adam Sank welcomes
an all-star lineup of show favorites, including Broadway star and
veteran comic Rick Crom ("Urinetown," MTV's "Half-Hour Comedy Hour").
Also blowing in for the night will be Colin Kane (Howard Stern In-Demand),
Veronica Quinn (Gotham Comedy Club) and husband-and-wife team Skip
& Sparkle (aka Shawn Hollenbach and Katina Corrao). No cover charge,
$5 cosmos all night.
DAVE'S GONE BY ON RADIO & NET THIS SUNDAY
DAVE'S GONE BY is a weekly mix of talk-radio, humor and music, ranging
from political commentary to sketch comedy, from theater reviews to
interviews, from musical detours to straight-talking monologues hosted
by Dave Lefkowitz. It can be heard in the NYC area on Sunday nights
at 11:00 pm on Long Island's WGBB-AM (1240) and also streaming on
the web, live, at http://www.davesgoneby.org/
. Don't miss Dave's half-hour pre-show with co-host Jeff Goodman at
10:30! Past guests have included Karen Grassle, Dottie Burman, Neil
Sedaka, Tom Paxton, October Project and Housewives on Prozac. Read
all about the show and Sunday's guests at http://www.davesgoneby.org/
.
JAZZ SUNDAY AT CAFE 50 WEST WITH MYCHELLE COLLEARY
Flatiron's hippest new boite CAFE 50 WEST (50 West 22nd Street, NYC
- 212-352-2234) will feature Mychelle Colleary performing jazz sets
on Saturdays, with Elais Bailey on bass and Randy Napoleon on guitar
from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Great good fun of improvised, quirky arrangements
while-you-wait, loveliness and genre-bending contemporary jazz. This
new restaurant boast an amazing menu, wine list and full bar. No cover,
no minimum. And it is just a few doors over from THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM!
FRANK TORREN AT THE MUSIC BOX FOR ONE MORE SHOW
Musical theater veteran ("Where's Charlie?"- "Fiddler On the Roof"
- "I Gotta Make My Own Music - Songs of Arthur Siegel") Frank Torren
makes his MUSIC BOX cabaret debut singing songs from his Italian and
Latin background in "First Times" with 2007 Back Stage Bistro Award
wining musical director Rick Unterberg in the MUSIC BOX SHOWROOM at
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
- 212-757-5808) with one more performance, scheduled for Sunday December
2nd at 3:00 pm. Songs include greats by Charles Aznavour and Jerry
Herman as well as a cache' of Spanish and Italian tunes. Returns:
Sunday, December 2 at 3:00 pm. There is a $17 Music charge plus a
$15 Food/Drink minimum
MONDAY - DECEMBER 3rd
SARAH MUCHO IN SUBTERRANEAN CIRCUS AT THE DUPLEX
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
She's the little gal with the big voice that is often seen at the
open mic in piano bars around town. Now Sarah Mucho is doing her very
own cabaret show, something she has been working on for some time,
which will be presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher
Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ )
on Monday December 3rd at 7:00 pm and Friday December 7th at 9:30
pm. The show, "Subterranean Circus" is sort of a noir sci-fi, performance
art piece and it features a variety of music including songs by Tom
Waits, Bjork, PJ Harvey, Neil Young and the Kinks. Bobby Peaco is
on piano along with Annette Kudrak on accordion, Alan Young on bass
and Andy Blanco on percussion. Kristine Zbornik directs. There is
a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
A HOLIDAY CABARET IN CHICAGO DECEMBER 3rd
On Monday, December 3rd at 7:30 pm, CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals
- http://www.chicagocabaret.org/ ) will hold their 9th annual "A Holiday
Cabaret" 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.
Over twenty merry singers of CCP will take the stage to share the
joy of their favorite Holiday songs. Directed by Amy Cole and Carla
Gordon, with musical director Jeffrey Roscoe, "Merry and Bright" includes
songs ranging from hilarious comedy to spiritual carols. Singers include
Chicago favorites Robert Whorton, Carol Holmes, Steven Johnson, Laurie
Marchese, KT McCammond, Pam Peterson, Suzy Petri, and Carolyn Wehner.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling Davenport's or the
CCP hotline at 312-409-3106. Online orders are available at http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW071203CCP.shtml
MONTHLY JAZZ VOCALISTS JAM SESSION IN HOLLYWOOD DECEMBER 3rd
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 on Monday, December 3rd 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 - DECEMBER 4th
"BEN RAUCH IS HORACE VANDERVEER" AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
A sidesplitting celebration of blind show business ambition, co-written
by Ben Rauch, Melissa Rauch (of VH1's Best Week Ever/The Miss Education
of Jenna Bush) and Winston Beigel (The Miss Education of Jenna Bush),
"BEN RAUCH IS HORACE VANDERVEER," 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
) for 4 more performances - Tuesday, December 4th at 7:00 pm; Saturday,
December 8th at 2:00 pm; Monday, December 10th at 9:00 pm and Saturday,
December 15th at 2:00 pm. New York stage, TV & film actor Ben Rauch
let's his alter ego out in this disturbingly hilarious one-man show
about Horace Vanderveer, a musical theatre obsessed community theatre
outcast from New Jersey whose one dream is to be on Broadway. Miles
Phillips directs. Musical Direction is by Ben Rauch. There is a $15
cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
MAC HOLIDAY PARTY AT BROADWAY BABY DECEMBER 4th
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) will hold its annual Holiday
Party at MUSIC BOX SHOWROOM at BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE
(318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
) on Tuesday, December 4th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Buffet dinner, Cash
bar. $15 at the door.
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). There is a $5 cover plus a 2-drink
minimum.
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 5th
WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES JOYCE BREACH
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 December: December 5th: Joyce Breach, singer with Keith
Ingham on piano; December 12th, Ellen Starr, pianist and singer with
Paul Beaudry on bass and Alvester Garnett on drums; December 19th,
Annual Christmas Show with jazz greats Daryl Sherman, Trudi Mann,
Alec Leonard, Joyce Breach, Ronny Whyte and Boots Maleson. No event
December 26th. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $5 admission.
JAMEIE deROY & FRIENDS SPECIAL EDITION DECEMBER 5th
A Special Edition of Jamie deRoy & friends celebrates the season of
giving with a special musical performance on Wednesday, December 5th
AT 6:00 PM at THE BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway,
NYC). Barry Kleinbort is the director this special edition of Jamie
deRoy & friends and Paul Greenwood will serve as musical director.
The appearance is part of "The Any Wednesday at B&N series" and is
free and open to the public (NO RESERVATIONS TAKEN). Join celebrated
cabaret performer Jamie deRoy & friends as she celebrates the holiday
season with her acclaimed CDs, 'Tis The Season and Animal Tracks.
The evening will feature the following artists: the acclaimed a cappella
group The Accidentals, MAC and Bistro Award winner Lisa Asher, MAC
and Bistro Award winner Scott Coulter, Tony nominated Dee Hoty, multiple
award nominated and award winning actress Karen Mason, and award winning
entertainer Jay Rogers. The event will also supply attendees the chance
to "give" some adorable orphan cats and dogs an opportunity to find
new owners and a new loving home! Jamie deRoy's favorite charity,
Animal Haven will have several animals available for adoption! Animal
Haven is a not-for profit no-kill animal shelter serving the Tri-state
area. In addition to the new state-of-the-art facility in Manhattan,
they have a shelter in Flushing, Queens and a sanctuary in the Catskills.
All proceeds from this event will go directly to supporting these
efforts, and contributions are tax-deductible.
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.
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.
*** SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
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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HOLIDAY ALBUM BY JANET VILLAS NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES
In her album "Christmas Card," soprano Janet Villas, a long time member
of the New York City Opera, and New York Mets anthem soloist turns
her attention to her two other favorite genres: Christmas music and
jazz. Janet has sung for thousands during past Christmas seasons with
cabaret shows, school events and church solos. She wrote a jazzy Christmas
show and performed it at Oakeside Cultural Center in 2005. Since the
show went well, during the hottest weeks of July and August of 2006,
Janet found some of the hottest jazz musicians in New York and created
this very cool Christmas CD, "Christmas Card." The CD is available
on CDBaby and is now also available for download on iTunes.
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CABARET PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING NEWS
"ART OF CABARET: MASTER CLASSES" FEATURE TOP CABARET NAMES
THE PERRY-MANSFIELD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL & CAMP (40755 RCR 36 Steamboat
Springs, CO - 970-879-7125 - http://www.perry-mansfield.org/ad_cab.html
) is pleased to announce the return of their master faculty to this
summer's The Art of Cabaret: Master Classes in Song Performance (August
18th to 25th). Masters include Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason, Shelly
Markham, Christopher Denny and Barry Kleinbort. Auditions will be
held this spring in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles starting on
February 14th in NYC. Full details and application procedures can
be found on the website.
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR DECEMBER 6th - 12th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 7th
GREG PURNHAGEN IN "BABALU-CY! - THE ART OF DESI ARNAZ"
After receiving unanimous raves following a July run and a performance
in November, Greg Purnhagen will reprise his newest show, "BABALU-CY!
- The Art of Desi Arnaz" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
)for on Friday, December 7th at 10:00 pm. "BABALU-CY!" takes a look
at Arnaz's career, from his tremendous early success as a bandleader
to his relationship with America's Favorite Redhead. The show also
features highlights of the many numbers he performed on "I Love Lucy."
Of course, the conga will be played! SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071207Babalu1.shtml
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SATURDAY - DECEMBER 8th
SALLY MARTIN & MARY STOUT JOIN FORCES AT INDIGO
On Saturday, December 8th, Sally Martin joins forces with Broadway
favorite Mary Stout in two shows at INDIGO CABARET & JAZZ at THE ATLAS
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC - 202-399-7993
- http://www.atlasarts.org/
). Mary Stout comes to DC fresh from the just-finished run of Beauty
and the Beast on Broadway, and if you saw "Mame" at the Kennedy Center
last year, you'll never forget her as Mother Burnside. They will be
doing two shows together, at 7:30 and 9:30 pm. Enjoy drinks and snacks
while they sing up a storm (musically speaking!). Musical direction
is by James R. Fitzpatrick with Deborah Brudvig on cello. Tickets
are $22.50 plus two drink minimum.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 9th
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS COMES TO CAPETOWN WITH BENEFIT SHOW
VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown,
SA - Tel: 021-9752566 / 0825694147 - http://www.freewebs.com/villapascal
) presents their annual Christmas Charity Concert on Sunday December
9th at 7:00 pm. Titled The Magic of Music, proceeds from this concert
are donated to The Carthorse Association of Southern Africa. Now in
the Fourth year, Daniele Pascal and Friends presents yet another entertaining
event on the festive calendar. The FRIENDS this year who have donated
their time to this cause include Frankie Sawyer, Lize Lotte, Kathy
Neuland, Lente Louw, Annalie Herbst, The Glamour Girls, Nicodemus
Olivier, Deon Botha, and many more to complete the Classical Theme.
Also featured is a Very Special guest appearance by Marocca. The CHPA
is a welfare organization based in Epping who provides static and
mobile clinic services, support, education and training to disadvantaged
communities living on the Cape Flats who use horses and carts to collect
scrap metal as a means of generating an income for themselves and
their families. Daniele as patron has been sponsoring the CHPSA through
her concerts and cd sales for the past ten years. Call for cover/minimum
information.
MONDAY - DECEMBER 10th
DC ANDERSON & FRIENDS IN CONCERT IN CHICAGO DECEMBER 10th
D.C. Anderson, Claudia Anderson and Hope Nunnery with Steve Tarshis
will perform in Concert on Monday, December 10th at 7:30 pm at THE
THEATRE BUILDING CHICAGO (1225 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL -
http://www.theatrebuildingchicago.org/).
Reservations must be made by emailing dc@dcanderson.net.
All reservations ($15 collected at the door) will receive a confirmation
by email. The show will include D.C. Anderson's theatrical cabaret
songs, Claudia Anderson's Celtic story songs, and Hope Nunnery and
Steve Tarshis' rousing 'Baptist by way of the juke joint' tunes. This
combination will comprise what may be the most eclectic concert experience
of the season! SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHIMW071210DC.shtml
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DAVID AUXIER: IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR AT REPRISE ROOM IN DECEMBER
Powerhouse New York baritone David Auxier presents a cabaret night
inspired by his Nebraska family to THE REPRISE ROOM at DILLON'S (245
West 54th Street, NYC - 212-875-7422 - http://www.purnimarestaurant.com/
) on Monday December 19th at 7:30 pm. Musical Director Mark York leads
David and his New York family, including Hector Coris, Steve Cancel,
Suzanne Scott, David Wells, Janet Dunn and Darlene Majewski, through
an evening of Music Theatre, old and new, peppered with original tunes
by York, Coris, Auxier and Wells in the newly reopened cabaret. There
is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
*** SIDEBAR ADVERTISER ***
JOLLAINE CONTINUES EXTENDED RUN AT THE MUSIC BOX ROOM
Musical comedienne Jollaine continues her extended run at MUSIC BOX
SHOWROOM at BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE (318 West 53rd Street,
NYC - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
- 212-757-5808) with her show "A Gotham Girl's Secret Guide to Sex
& Politics" on Monday, December 3rd and every Monday & Wednesday at
8:00 pm starting December 10th. Singing timeless classics as well
as her own lyrics, Jollaine has been receiving raves across the country
that have compared her to the likes of Nina Simone and Michael Feinstein.
Her show, "Searching For love in the Big Apple," has been compared
to "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now
change." All about finding romance as a Jewish girl in NYC, it's a
roller coaster of hilarious and poignant ups and downs as Jollaine
cajoles, camps and claws her way through the singles scene with a
lot of heart and soul as told through the main character in this unique
book show. There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET BENEFIT ON DECEMBER 10th
THE STONEHAM THEATRE (395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA - 781-279-2200
- http://www.stonehamtheatre.org/)
rings in the season on Monday December 10th with Miracle On Main Street,
a holiday musical benefit featuring Leigh Barrett, Kathy St. George,
Robert Saoud, and members of Stoneham Theatre's Resident Youth Ensemble.
The festivities will begin at 6:00 pm with a pre-show reception and
concert at 7:00 pm. Proceeds from the holiday musical benefit will
go to support Stoneham Theatre with a portion also going to The Hundred
Club of Massachusetts, Inc. benefiting the families of fallen firefighters.
Tickets for Miracle on Main Street are $35, includes pre-show wine
and cheese reception in the theatre and concert, and $75, includes
preferred seating, private VIP pre-show reception at Melissa's Main
Street Bistro and the concert.
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 11th
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11th
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, December 11th 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 - DECEMBER 12th
JAZZ ARTS PROJECT PRESENTS JOE PISCOPO'S SINATRA BIRTHDAY BASH
Television, film and stage star, Joe Piscopo returns to Red Bank,
this time to perform at the historic COUNT BASIE THEATRE (99 Monmouth
Street, Red Bank NJ - 732-842-9000 - http://www.countbasietheatre.org/
), on Wednesday evening December 12th at 8:00 pm. He will be accompanied
by the 18-piece Red Bank Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Joe Muccioli.
The Orchestra is the professional flagship ensemble of Jazz Arts Project,
producer of the event. After a surprise appearance that quickly sold
out this past summer during the Project's popular "Summer Jazz Cafe'
Series", the former Saturday Night Live star will once again showcase
his vocal and musical talents in memory of his friend and idol, Frank
Sinatra who was born on December 12th, 1915 in Hoboken, NJ. Tickets
for the gala event range from $25 to $50 and are available through
the box Office on line.
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TERRELL BAKER'S "SOUL, INTERRUPTED" AT MAMA'S DECEMBER 12TH
Terrell Baker returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC
- 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Wednesday, December 12th at 7:00 pm with his show "Soul, Interrupted",
a mini-musical that tells a story of singing - and not singing - in
pursuit of one's dreams. The song list includes a selection of R&B,
soul, and Broadway songs. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071212Baker.shtml
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
JOLLAINE CONTINUES EXTENDED RUN AT THE MUSIC BOX ROOM
Musical comedienne Jollaine continues her extended run at MUSIC BOX
SHOWROOM at BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE (318 West 53rd Street,
NYC - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
- 212-757-5808) with her show "A Gotham Girl's Secret Guide to Sex
& Politics" on Monday, December 3rd and every Monday & Wednesday at
8:00 pm starting December 10th. Singing timeless classics as well
as her own lyrics, Jollaine has been receiving raves across the country
that have compared her to the likes of Nina Simone and Michael Feinstein.
Her show, "Searching For love in the Big Apple," has been compared
to "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now
change." All about finding romance as a Jewish girl in NYC, it's a
roller coaster of hilarious and poignant ups and downs as Jollaine
cajoles, camps and claws her way through the singles scene with a
lot of heart and soul as told through the main character in this unique
book show. There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR DECEMBER 13th - 19th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 14th
MAC PRESENTS THE NEW FACE SHOWCASE SEPTEMBER 14th
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents "The New Face Showcase"
featuring Suzanne Carrico, Angela Shultz, Jonathan Whitton and Rick
Younger on Friday, December 14th at 7:00 pm at THE REPRISE ROOM AT
DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - TKTS: 212-465-2662 - http://www.purnimarestaurant.com/
). The showcase will be hosted by Brandon Cutrell with musical direction
by Ray Fellman. Call for cover/minimum information.
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BOSTON AREA BACA/CCAE OPEN MIC EVENT DECEMBER 14th
The next Boston Cabaret Open mic, sponsored by BACA (Boston Association
of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
) and CAMBRIDGE CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION (http://www.ccae.org/ )
will be held on Friday, December 14th at 8:00 pm at the CAMBRIDGE
CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION (56 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-547-6789
- Ext. 1 - http://www.ccae.org/
). Host will be Pamela Enders and accompanist will be Doug Hammer.
Performers are welcome to come early and help set up - it's a great
way to meet other music-lovers. Sign-up starts at 7:00 pm. $10 ($8
BACA members).
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 18th
MELISSA ERRICO SINGS OF BLUE SKIES AND LULLABIES
Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com announce the glorious
homecoming of celebrated vocalist & Tony Award-nominated actress Melissa
Errico on Tuesday, December 18th at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street,
NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) with back-to-back shows at 8:30 and 11:00 pm, as part of the long-running
concert series Broadway at Birdland. Melissa returns with a fresh
new show, Blue Skies and Lullabies, directed by Mary Cleere Haran,
in which she will perform songs from her upcoming album Lullabies
and Wildflowers, to be released Mother's Day 2008 on the Velour/Universal
Records label. Tickets are $30 plus a $10 Food/Drink Minimum.
DECEMBER 20th AND BEYOND
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 21st
"CHRISTMASTIME IN THE CITY" WITH CHRIS BARRETT DECEMBER 21ST
Chris Barrett will perform from the piano a collection of holiday
and seasonally inspired songs AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd
Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for one night only, on Friday December 21st at 7:30 pm. Many of
the songs will have been written for the Broadway stage or introduced
in films. Along with some of the season's most memorable classics,
Chris will present lyrics from songs, not necessarily associated with
Christmas, that will affirm his belief on what should be the true
holiday spirit when it's "Christmastime In The City". There is a $15
cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
CHRISTMAS WITH MARTHA LORIN & DIANE DELIN AT WEILL RECITAL HALL
The Lampkin Music Group presents Martha Lorin and Diane Delan in as
special holiday concert at WEILL RECITAL HALL at CARNEGIE HALL (154
West 57th Street, NYC - CarnegieCharge 1-212-247-7800 - http://www.carnegiehall.org/
) on Friday, December 21st at 8:00 pm. Martha Lorin ORIGINALLY from
Colorado and now based on the East Coast has been praised by critics
worldwide for the brilliance of her tone, the beauty of her voice
and her exceptional way with a lyric. Jazz violinist, composer, recording
artist and educator Diane Delin and her music have been receiving
great attention. Tickets are $40 & $30 and are on sale now.
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 27th
CYNTHIA CRANE & FRIENDS PRESENT CHRISTMAS BENEFIT SHOW
Cynthia Crane presents some of NYC Cabaret's biggest stars in here
benefit show "If I Hear Another Song About Christmas" to be presented
on Thursday, December 27th at 8:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West
46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
). Featured performers include Phil Geoffrey Bond, Mychelle Colleary,
Jenna Esposito, Rob Langeder, Karen Mack, Sidney Myer, Miles Phillips,
Marcus Simeone and Nancy Witter. Musical director is Woody Regan.
The show will benefit the Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic - part
of BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
). Call for cover/minimum information.
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REMINDER REGARDING CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE DISCOUNTS
To be eligible for a listing on the MEMBER DEALS page you must send
in your flier, press release and/or other promotional materials clearly
showing the discount offer. That information will be used as the basis
for the MEMBER DEALS page notice, as well as for the newsletter listing.
Please be sure to check with the venue where you are performing to
be sure that these discounts will be honored. Any member who is denied
a properly listed CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE discount should notify me
at once. I cannot guarantee that the discount will be honored, but
I can take steps to contact the parties involved and publish the facts
in the newsletter and remove the listing from the MEMBER DEALS page.
ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER AND ON THE WEBSITE
How do you get an item posted in the CABARET NEWS section of the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website and in the newsletter? It is really quite simple.
Just e-mail me a press release of at least four or
five paragraphs, giving the complete information on your show, CD
release or other cabaret related event. Include photos in jpg or
gif format if available. Please send me complete information - and
do not merely e-mail me a copy of your flier or a reference to a
website. By the way, I usually trim quotes from reviews from the
press releases I receive before using the item on my website or
in the newsletter, so don't count them when putting together the
four or more paragraphs. If you don't have a press release, just
click here: http://www.svhamstra.com/PressRelease1.shtml
and fill out the information as completely as possible - or use
the items asked for as a guide to the information I need.
Just send in your press release or listings request
in simple txt format if possible (the format I write these issues
in and use for the website), and send any photos as attachments,
not imbedded within the e-mail. And, please, please don't send,
instead of a press release, one of those e-mails with all those
annoying html links (with multi-columns, embedded photos, distracting
backgrounds, etc.) Do not send simply a .jpg of your post card.
Do not send us one of those "e-vite" things that require us to "click
to open" and lead to a web page somewhere. I never open them! The
more information the better - it is easier for me to trim the release
than to hunt and google websites for more information.
We usually run articles about 3 weeks before event
date if possible so it is wisest to send your release about 4 weeks
in advance. Because of the large number of items received, we can
only use news of event just once, so we try not to get too far ahead
in the news. There are a few exceptions to the "just once" rule:
++ If the event is advertised on the website it will
be repeated in each MONDAY issue of the newsletter
++ If the event offers a discount to members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE it will be included in the DISCOUNTS section of each
MID-WEEK issue of the newsletter.
++ Major benefits where ALL proceeds are given to
the charity named will be mentioned in every issue as well as major
cabaret events like cabaret festivals and galas.
++ We also include at least once each week those regular
(monthly, weekly, etc.) events with guests who change each performance,
like SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX, BOB EGAN'S MONDAY SHOWCASE and
the like.
IT'S TIME TO GO
Near the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise?
I realize that there is probably far more information here than you
might be able to digest in one reading, but please keep in mind that
for the performers mentioned, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is one of the
few publications that spread the word about their shows and performances.
To them, that item about their show is most important, and the fact
that every issue published is also posted on my website means another
place where they can be found by fans and search engines (Google,
etc.) alike.
One more reminder - all current memberships for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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And that is just about the way it was.
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STU
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