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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #071202 - Thursday,
December 6, 2007
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news, breaking stories and notes, cabaret tips, announcements of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE reviews, plus listings of shows offering discounts
to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. The MONDAY Issue of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE includes cabaret news from around the world, and also
includes information on all the banner ads running on the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website.
TODAYS TOP STORY - EXCLUSIVE TO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
BJ CROSBY IN GALA GRAND OPENING OF BROADWAY BABY BISTRO
EXCLUSIVE: The official opening night of the BROADWAY BABY BISTRO
& PIANO LOUNGE (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
) will take place on Thursday, December 20th at 8:00 pm in the SONGBOOK
THEATER. BJ Crosby will present "Broadway Comes to Broadway" with
special guest Darius deHaas. She will also be celebrating the release
of her new CD. Ms. Crosby will be returning to BROADWAY BABY with
additional performances in January 2008. Call for cover/minimum information.
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
BJ CROSBY IN GALA GRAND OPENING OF BROADWAY BABY BISTRO
DAVID PELLEGRENE NO COVER CABARET TONIGHT AT UNCLE CHARLIE'S
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX TONIGHT WITH ROSIE PEREZ
FINAL CHEESE 'N' CRACKERS SHOW TONIGHT HAS CHRISTMAS THEME
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEKEND
THREE CAT THURSDAYS FEATURES CABARET VARIETY HOUR THIS WEEK
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE NYC'S NEWEST CLUB
ON THE ROCKS WITH DANNY LEARY TONIGHT AT THE DUPLEX
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $3 OFF THE COVER ***
JUST RICKY: RICKY RITZEL WITH GUESTS AT DILLON'S
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
SARAH MUCHO IN SUBTERRANEAN CIRCUS FRIDAY AT THE DUPLEX
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
"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
"BEN RAUCH IS HORACE VANDERVEER" AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETS SATURDAY DECEMBER 8th
HOLE-O-MATIC GETS AN EARLY START THIS WEEK AT THE DUPLEX
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY JUDY CHRISTMAS! WITH MAMA AT MAMA'S
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
MAGGIE GRAHAM'S "CAROL CHANNELING" AT TRIAD THROUGH DECEMBER 29th
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $10 OFF TICKET PRICE *** FINAL CHANCE ***
POOLE PARTY IN 10TH YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS ON SATURDAY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY FEATURES FRANK SINATRA IN DUET
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
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
NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC NIGHT MONDAY DECEMBER 10th
MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET BENEFIT ON DECEMBER 10th
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11th
ADAM SANK HAS HIS 15 MINUTES OF FAME ON TUESDAYS
BLYTHE GRUDA TUESDAYS AT THE RITZ IN DECEMBER
JAZZ ARTS PROJECT PRESENTS JOE PISCOPO'S SINATRA BIRTHDAY BASH
TERRELL BAKER'S "SOUL, INTERRUPTED" AT MAMA'S DECEMBER 12TH
MARCUS SIMEON'S CD RELEASE CONTINUES WITH THREE SHOWS IN DECEMBER
JIM VAN SLYKE'S "OPEN ROAD" CD NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN iTUNES
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
KEELY NICOLE TRIO AT NEW CHICAGO NIGHTSPOT IN DECEMBER
MAC PRESENTS THE NEW FACE SHOWCASE SEPTEMBER 14th
BOSTON AREA BACA/CCAE OPEN MIC EVENT DECEMBER 14th
SUE & EDD'S FABULOUS CHRISTMAS & CD RELEASE SHOW DECEMBER 14th
BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH THREE SHOWS IN DECEMBER
HOLIDAY FETE AT BEECHMAN FEATURES "YEAR IN REVUE"
WINTER WARM TO BE PRESENTED AT BLACKSMITH HOUSE DECEMBER 15th
ALICE FRAZIER'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW IN ERIE DECEMBER 16th
RED HOT AND XMAS WITH UPTOWN EXPRESS & KLEA BLACKHURST
DANIEL REICHARD IN "CHRISTMAS IN BLACK AND WHITE"
JOHNNY MERCER A TO Z LIVES ON AND ON AND ON
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
"CHRISTMASTIME IN THE CITY" WITH CHRIS BARRETT DECEMBER 21ST
CHRISTMAS WITH MARTHA LORIN & DIANE DELIN AT WEILL RECITAL HALL
THE RICK YOUNGER SHOW RETURNS WITH HOIDAY MUSIC & COMEDY
CHRISTMAS OPERA NIGHT AT CAFE MOZART DECEMBER 26th
CYNTHIA CRANE & FRIENDS PRESENT CHRISTMAS BENEFIT SHOW
PRE-NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH WITH SCOT ALBERTSON DECEMBER 29th
DOUG BOWLES & JAZZ ENSEMBLE AT INDIGO DECEMBER 29th
RANDY ROBERTS SHOW CELEBRATES NEW YEAR'S EVE IN NEW HOPE
ASHER & CUTRELL TEAM UP FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE BEECHMAN
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HERE & THERE
I'm getting sleepy! I've been at this computer since 6:30 am, had
5 cups of coffee, scoured my files to find every last bit of December
news sent me, and I think I've got it all pretty much finished except
the "Here & There" part, which I always save for last. But it is already
11:00 am, and I don't know how much longer I can stay awake! When
you yawn within a yawn, you are sleepy!
My computer is back! I picked it up on Tuesday - it was away nearly
a week getting repaired. And I am not happy. Yes, I am happy I got
it back, but I think I was "taken for a ride." Here's the deal. I
dropped it off last Tuesday, and the young man in the service deportment
took it "upstairs" to get an initial estimate of how long it would
take to repair. I assume they opened it up and looked inside (a MAC-mini
should only be opened by a licensed technician or the warranty is
voided). He came back and said it might need a new "motherboard" and
it would take 3 or 4 days. I could not be without a computer for more
than a day, so I took home a rental ($32 a day - not covered by the
service agreement). On Monday afternoon they called and said it was
ready for pickup. It apparently took 4 business days to make the repair.
So I went there on Tuesday morning, and was told there was a $63 charge
- apparently all that was necessary was to vacuum out the dust that
had accumulated inside the computer - and vacuuming out dust was not
covered by the service agreement!
Now I am a calm, patient, long-suffering person. I
remain calm, cool and collected even when accosted by enraged publicists.
But this was beyond absurd - it was downright wrong. They opened
the machine a week earlier, and I am sure that the dust inside was
visible then - and I can understand maybe keeping it overnight after
vacuuming it out to see if there were any other problems. But to
wait (and charge rental) for nearly a week, and then call me back,
to charge me another $63 to vacuum it? It is only 5 inches square,
3 inches high. It is not much larger than a ham sandwich! I can't
say I exploded, but I certainly was "steamed."
Managers were called, conferences were held, computers
were consulted, and at first they tried to explain why vacuuming
the computer wasn't covered: since no parts needed to be replaced,
technically the warranty contract didn't apply. Huh? If they replaced
a part, would they have vacuumed for free? Or would I still be charged
$63? This inquiry was responded to with some sputtering. Another
conference. They had no answer. Why would it take 6 days - for which
I paid rental on a replacement computer - to simply vacuum the machine?
That could have been done while I waited the previous Tuesday. There
was a another conference out of my hearing, and the manager came
back, typed something into the computer that records my account,
hit return and a piece of paper came out of a nearby printer - with
a zero balance due. No explanation, no apology, not even a "thank
you very much." In minutes I was on my way home - but still just
a little "steamed" and a lot poorer.
I hooked everything up, fired up the little fella,
and all went well - except ... now the CD burner/player won't accept
CDs! Spits them right back out! Fortunately I have a second burner/player
(that also burns DVDs), but now I have to figure out how to get
the thing repaired - I cannot afford another rental, I feel they
should fix it for free, but I really don't want to go back there.
Of course, I could take Daniel along - he's someone who knows exactly
when, where and how to lose his temper, that hot fierce out-of-control
temper that Latinos are known for. His methods of "diplomacy" are
the exact opposite of mine. We each often get the same results,
but somehow his results come more quickly.
If you are planning a special Holiday themed show or a New Year's
Eve event, please send in your press releases this week. Next week
Monday's issue will pay special attention to holiday shows - most
folks plan their New Year's Eve activities a few weeks in advance
- please don't wait until the last minute. Details on what we are
looking for to use in the newsletter and on the website are outlined
in the last section of every newsletter. Once again, please do not
simply send a jpg of your flier - I have no way to use them and they
get deleted almost as soon as received. Please don't simply send an
announcement with a link to your website - I don't have the time.
There are plenty of folks who send me complete and detailed release,
and I admit, I use their articles first.
We added two new members to the membership rolls of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE yesterday - bringing our total to 408 - just 22 members short
of our 430 member goal by Christmas. If you have postponed joining,
now is the time to come aboard. Support the art and the artists of
cabaret by supporting CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE!
The weather has been extremely cold - and there have been lots of
"snow flurries" and I only got a chance to see one show since Monday
- actually it was on Monday night - Sarah Mucho's very exotic, unusual
and fascinating "Subterranean Circus" at THE DUPLEX at 7:00 pm. It
repeats on Friday night (December 7th) at 9:30 pm. It is cabaret on
a different level - and with Bobby Peaco as musical director and Kristine
Zbornik directing, one does not expect the ordinary.
I want to remind you again that all the news items from these newsletters
are "accumulated" in the Datebook/Diary on the website (just click
on the flash button at the top of every page on the website marked
DATEBOOK/DIARY. 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.
It is January-February "White Sale" time at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
- an extra 5% discount on all cabaret event banner advertising if
you pay using PayPal and also offer a discount of no less than $5
to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (current membership over 400!).
The only ads excluded are the $25 per week home-page side-bar ads.
This is in addition to any other discounts and/or rebates available
to HOTLINE members. Ads can start no earlier than December 30th but
can run through March 15th. Certain ad placements are limited, so
please e-mail me first, especially if you want a SUPER-SIDE-BAR banner
- limited to 2 a week - some weeks are already reserved for at least
1 space. For example, a GOLD member (20% discount on banners) could
run a SUPERSIZE banner for 4 weeks for less than $40 per week! A SILVER
member, placing an ad for the first time this membership year, could
run the same banner for $45 per week. Without discounts the cost would
be $55 per week. Banners must be paid in full before they start their
run and must start their run by March 2nd to fulfill the 2-week minimum
requirement.
Time to finish - I actually had been waiting for an e-mail with some
information about an event that I wanted to include in this issue,
so I stopped to take a 1/2 hour "mini-nap" but now it is 1:15 pm,
the item has not been received and time to send this off. I have so
much work to catch up with I don't know where to start! My office
(ok, my bedroom) is a mess because I had to go through 5 cartons of
CDs yesterday afternoon to find a particular CD that I knew I had
but could not remember where it was stored. I want to get some more
bookcases and unpack all the CDs, but I have no idea where I can put
any additional bookcases!
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
DAVID PELLEGRENE NO COVER CABARET TONIGHT AT UNCLE CHARLIE'S
Piano bar host, vocalist and recording artist David Pellegrene holds
a special "No Cover Cabaret" event on Thursday nights, at 8:00 pm,
after which there is open-mic piano-bar until whenever at UNCLE CHARLIE'S
(139 East 45th Street 2nd Floor, NYC - 212-661-9097 - http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
). This week's performer is button-cute Dexter Hontiveros. There is
never a cover charge - just plenty of fun and song. David is at the
piano here Thursdays through Sundays starting around 9:00 pm.
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX TONIGHT WITH ROSIE PEREZ
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 Rosie Perez. 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/
.
FINAL CHEESE 'N' CRACKERS SHOW TONIGHT HAS CHRISTMAS THEME
Sarah-Louise Young & Luke Meredith return on Thursday December 6th
to host London's original talent night on London's premiere floating
nightspot, BATTERSEA BARGE (Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, London
- 020 7498 004 - http://www.batterseabarge.com/
). As well as this being a round up of all this year's monthly winners,
it is also the last Cheese 'n' Crackers ever! Doors open at 7:30 pm
and showtime is 8:30 pm. Call for cover/minimum information.
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 ***
THREE CAT THURSDAYS FEATURES CABARET VARIETY HOUR THIS WEEK
CABARET VARIETY HOUR takes place the 1st Thursday each month as part
of THREE CAT THURSDAYS on Thursday, December 6th at 8:00 pm at GORILLA
TANGO THEATER (1919 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-598-4549
- http://www.gorillatango.com/
). In the traditions of The Ed Sullivan Show, Carol Burnett and yes,
Donnie and Marie Osmond comes an hour of musical variety, featuring
some of Chicago's most interesting and diverse performers. A little
bit of everything, lot's of fun and surprises. Performers this week
are singer Rob Dorn, singer/songwriter Chris Zonada, comedic singer/songwriter
Lauren Maul and juggler Brad French. Hosted by Jason Paul Smith, accompanist
is Jeffrey Roscoe. Sound and lighting is by Darin Scott. These weekly
cabaret events are presented by Three Cat Media. Tickets are $10 -
2-for-1 for members of CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
).
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE NYC'S NEWEST CLUB
Three new cabaret rooms and a piano lounge are open for business at
the renowned BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB in theater district under the banner
of BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE (318 West 53rd Street, NYC
- 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
). The newly expanded music programs are presented 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 SHOWROOM
located off the piano lounge. For full schedule and more information,
see http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
ON THE ROCKS WITH DANNY LEARY TONIGHT AT THE DUPLEX
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $3 OFF THE COVER ***
"On the Rocks with Danny Leary" which played to sold out houses at
ROSE'S TURN has found a new home on Thursday nights at 9:30 pm at
THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
). With host Danny Leary and Ben Rauch at the piano, this show features
a new line-up every week of stand-up comics. Tonight, Thursday December
6th, the featured comics include Rachel Feinstein, Wendy Ho, Stone
& Stone, Hayes Hargrove, Jacquetta Szathmari, Nick Rutherford, Derik
Boik, Ms. Celine Dion, Matt Wilson and Stephanie Sine. There is a
$10 cover, 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
JUST RICKY: RICKY RITZEL WITH GUESTS AT DILLON'S
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Award winner and cabaret veteran Ricky Ritzel takes to the stage once
more in 'JUST RICKY: Ricky Ritzel at the Piano" every Thursday at
10:00 pm at THE REPRISE ROOM at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC
- TKTS: 212-868-4444 - http://www.purnimarestaurant.com/
). Known for performing obscure rarities, Ricky features well known
standards and dusts off some gems by Vernon Duke, Edward Heymann.
Leo Robin and many others and a special surprise guest every week.
There is a $10 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. $5 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071030Ricky.shtml
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 7th
SARAH MUCHO IN SUBTERRANEAN CIRCUS FRIDAY 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 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.
"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 8th
"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 3 more performances - 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 ***
SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETS SATURDAY DECEMBER 8th
The New York Sheet Music Society, now in its 22nd season meets the
second Saturday afternoon of each month from October through June.
You can now register and join the NYSMS on line at http://www.NYSMS.org/
. Membership is $50, and includes free admission to all 9 programs
(non-member fee is $10 per meeting) plus a monthly newsletter. The
next meeting of the season will be on Saturday December 8th at LOCAL
802 MUSICIANS' HALL (322 West 48th Street, NYC). There is a Flea Market
starting at 12:30 pm (a great place to find music, tapes, CD's etc.
at bargain prices} followed by a program from 1:45 to 3:30 pm. Elliott
Ames & Ray Passman present a jazz set featuring Ronny Whyte with Boots
Maleson on bass. Future meetings are scheduled for January 12th with
Michael Lavine, a well-known collector of sheet music as well as a
sought-after Music Director; February 9th with Karen Oberlin, accompanied
by Tedd Firth and Sean Smith and her show "Like Love: he Popular Songs
of Andre Previn."
HOLE-O-MATIC GETS AN EARLY START THIS WEEK AT THE DUPLEX
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
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 on Saturday December 8th at a special time,
7:00 pm - one-half hour earlier than usual. 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. $10 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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.
$15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
MAGGIE GRAHAM'S "CAROL CHANNELING" AT TRIAD THROUGH DECEMBER 29th
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $10 OFF TICKET PRICE *** FINAL CHANCE ***
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
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
and host TBA. Still just a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum each show. $10
cover each show for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 9th
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY FEATURES FRANK SINATRA IN DUET
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 Frank Sinatra - In Duet. Some of the singers
that will be part of the mix include Lena Horne, Sammy Davis, Jr.,
Judy Garland, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, Keely Smith,
Tony Bennett, Liza Minnelli, Charles Aznavour, Dinah Shore, and more!
David will also have n In-Studio Interview with Martha Lorin prior
to her 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. 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 9th, host Adam Sank welcomes
an all-star lineup of show favorites, including Caribbean queen Michelle
Buteau (Comedy Central's "Premium Blend," Vh-1's "Best Week Ever").
Also performing will be Brad Loekle (Sirius OutQ's "Larry Flick Show,"),
Shannon Sutherland (Broadway Comedy Club) and Chad Stringfellow (The
Comedy Store, L.A.). 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 Sundays, 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!
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. 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.
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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" 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.
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NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC NIGHT MONDAY DECEMBER 10th
The next "Open Mic" night of the DCCN (DC Cabaret Network - http://www.dccabaretnetwork.org/
) will take place on Monday, December 10th 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.
Alex Tang will accompany singers on the piano. Michael Miyazaki and
Ron Squeri will host this event filled with Holiday Fun! Cover is
$15 ($12 for DCCN members).
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/
.
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.
BLYTHE GRUDA TUESDAYS AT THE RITZ IN DECEMBER
Blythe Guida has begun special "Tuesdays at the Ritz" performances
every Tuesday night in December at THE RITZ LOUNGE & BAR (369 West
46th Street, NYC - 212-333-2554) with two short sets at 11:00 & 11:45
pm. Blythe's style brings a style of cathartic originality, raw soul
and sweet complexity. Blythe has toured the world as Mary Magdalene
in Jesus Christ Superstar and again as a headlining vocalist throughout
Europe with the Celebrity Big Band Jazz Orchestra. There is NO cover
- $5 vodka drinks are featured.
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
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CABARET CD RELEASE NEWS
MARCUS SIMEON'S CD RELEASE CONTINUES WITH THREE SHOWS IN DECEMBER
After his recent SRO engagements at the Laurie Beechman Theater, Marcus
Simeone moves his sensational show, "Music That Makes Me Dance" to
the new MUSIC BOX SHOWROOM at BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE
(318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
) for three special evenings with the Barry Levitt Quartet. This engagement
will continue the celebration of the release of Simeone's new CD,
"At Last" (Miranda Music). Performances are scheduled for Fridays,
December 14th, 21st and 28th at 10:00 pm. "At Last," is an introspective
collection of soaring ballads, pop and American classics arranged
by musical director Barry Levitt and his quartet featuring Chip Jackson
on bass, Brian Gryce on percussion and Kenny Brescia on electric guitar.
This "live" album was recorded at The Encore nightclub. There will
be a $15 music charge and a $15 Food/Drink minimum.
*** 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 ***
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
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
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.
*** SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
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 13th - 19th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 13th
KEELY NICOLE TRIO AT NEW CHICAGO NIGHTSPOT IN DECEMBER
Keely Nicole Trio will perform on two nights in December at the new
CRIMSON LOUNGE in the HOTEL SAX CHICAGO (333 North Dearborn Street,
Chicago, IL - 312-923-2473 - http://www.crimsonchicago.com/
), on Thursday the 13th and Wednesday the 19th, from 6:00 to 9:00
pm. This new room is said to be brimming with elegant touches, rich
fabrics and textures, and a whimsical ambience. Call for cover/minimum
information.
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 14th
MARCUS SIMEON'S CD RELEASE CONTINUES WITH THREE SHOWS IN DECEMBER
After his recent SRO engagements at the Laurie Beechman Theater, Marcus
Simeone moves his sensational show, "Music That Makes Me Dance" to
the new MUSIC BOX SHOWROOM at BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE
(318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
) for three special evenings with the Barry Levitt Quartet. This engagement
will continue the celebration of the release of Simeone's new CD,
"At Last" (Miranda Music). Performances are scheduled for Fridays,
December 14th, 21st and 28th at 10:00 pm. "At Last," is an introspective
collection of soaring ballads, pop and American classics arranged
by musical director Barry Levitt and his quartet featuring Chip Jackson
on bass, Brian Gryce on percussion and Kenny Brescia on electric guitar.
This "live" album was recorded at The Encore nightclub. There will
be a $15 music charge and a $15 Food/Drink minimum.
*** OUR CHAT BOARD SPONSOR THIS WEEK ***
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).
SUE & EDD'S FABULOUS CHRISTMAS & CD RELEASE SHOW DECEMBER 14th
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. Remaining
performances are scheduled for THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher
Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) on Friday, December 14th at 9:30 pm with special guest Rick Skye
and 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
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 15th
BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH THREE SHOWS IN DECEMBER
The incomparable Baby Jane Dexter returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for three Saturday night shows in December - on the 15th, 22nd &
29th, all at 7:30 pm. She will present her acclaimed show "You're
Following Me!" accompanied by the Ross Patterson trio. With songs
by greats including: Rogers and Hart, Jerome Kern, Rogers and Hammerstein,
Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, Leon Russell, Bob Hilliard, Chip
Taylor, and Harold Arlen, she shares intimate interpretations and
personal visions of gems taken from the worlds of pop, jazz R & B
and the great American songbook. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-beverage
minimum.
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HOLIDAY FETE AT BEECHMAN FEATURES "YEAR IN REVUE"
Celebrating the holidays, the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER
(407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) will have a special "Year in Revue" party on Saturday, December
15th with cocktails at 8:00 pm and a special performance starting
at 9:00 pm featuring some of the performers who performed at THE BEECHMAN
in 2007. Scheduled to appear are Scot Albertson, Farah Alvin, Lisa
Asher, Matt Castle, Kristy Cates, Donna Lynne Champlin, Brandon Cutrell,
The Dreams, David Gurland, Lynn Halliday, Jasper Kump, Rob Maitner,
Julie Reyburn, The Society of Singers Ensemble, Gabrielle Stravelli
and Jonathan Whitton with Ray Fellman at the piano. There is no cover,
no minimum - LIMITED SEATING - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED VIA E-MAIL to
beechmantheatre@aol.com
WINTER WARM TO BE PRESENTED AT BLACKSMITH HOUSE DECEMBER 15th
On Saturday, December 15th at 8:00 pm Sophia Bilides returns to the
BLACKSMITH HOUSE (56 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA) with her show
"Winter Warm" which is now also available on CD. This annual show
was first presented here six years ago! Winter Warm (the show and
the CD) is a spicy mix of jazz, folk, musical comedy, and American
Songbook styles, featuring gems by Burt Bacharach, Irving Berlin,
Judy Collins, George Shearing, Michel Legrand, Joni Mitchell, and
more, with Doug Hammer on piano. The songs explore ways to enjoy (or
survive, depending on one's point of view) the winter solstice - with
hope or humor, romance or hibernation, heading south or looking towards
spring - to help make this season warmer than the temperature would
indicate. Admission is $20 per person. For reservations and information,
contact 508-652-9834 or e-mail Info@SophiaBilides.com.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 16th
ALICE FRAZIER'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW IN ERIE DECEMBER 16th
Alice Frazier returns to Pennsylvania, for her much anticipated annual
holiday show, "It's That Time Of Year," on Sunday, December 16th at
the AMBASSADOR BANQUET & CONFERENCE CENTER by MARRIOTT (7792 Peach
Street, Erie, PA - 814-504-2480). This show will feature some beautiful
classics of Christmas, as well as an original holiday song by Alice's
Musical Director, Don Rebic and much more. Dinner begins at 6:00 pm.
Show begins at 7:00 pm. Cost is $38 per person. Show-only seating
is limited.
RED HOT AND XMAS WITH UPTOWN EXPRESS & KLEA BLACKHURST
Uptown Express presents their annual Holiday Bash at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) with two performances, on Sunday December 16th at 7:00 pm and also
on Thursday December 20th at 7:30 pm. Current members are Aldrin Arche,
Christopher Caswell, John DePalma, Alex Goro, and Brad Parks. Cabaret
club favorite Klea Blackhurst will be joining the boys as their special
guest (with her all new Jerry Herman tribute), in an evening featuring
tunes from the hit shows Jersey Boys, and Plaid Tidings (the new Christmas
show from the guys that brought you Forever Plaid) plus songs made
famous by The Mills Brothers, Peggy Lee, George Michael, and many
more. The boys will be accompanied by The Uptown Trio: Dan Gross on
Drums, Ted Stafford on Bass and Guitar, and Music Director James Followell
at the Grand Piano. There is a $25 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
MONDAY - DECEMBER 17th
DANIEL REICHARD IN "CHRISTMAS IN BLACK AND WHITE"
Daniel Reichard, one of the stars of "Jersey Boys" returns to THE
METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for one special night on Monday December 17th at 9:30 pm with his
show "Christmas In Black and White." In the show, Daniel brings us
back to the unforgettable music of the Great American Songbook. Backed
by a chamber band wearing only their finest black and white threads,
Daniel will sing his favorite tunes by Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein,
Johnny Mercer, Lerner and Loewe, Rodgers and Hart, and others. The
show reflects on the feeling one would get from watching those classic
black-and-white Christmas specials. As the evening progresses, the
show turns to color, and a celebration of the holiday season will
begin. There is a $30 plus a 2-beverage minimum.
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 18th
JOHNNY MERCER A TO Z LIVES ON AND ON AND ON
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
On Tuesday November 18th at 9:30 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 6th
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.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR DECEMBER 20th - 26th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 20th
BJ CROSBY IN GALA GRAND OPENING OF BROADWAY BABY BISTRO
The official opening night of the BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE
(318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
) will take place on Thursday, December 20th at 8:00 pm in the SONGBOOK
THEATER. BJ Crosby will present "Broadway Comes to Broadway" with
special guest Darius deHaas. She will also be celebrating the release
of her new CD. She will be returning to BROADWAY BABY with additional
performances in January 2008. Call for cover/minimum information.
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.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
CHRISTMAS WITH MARTHA LORIN & DIANE DELIN AT WEILL RECITAL HALL
The Lampkin Music Group presents Martha Lorin and Diane Delin 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.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
THE RICK YOUNGER SHOW RETURNS WITH HOIDAY MUSIC & COMEDY
The Rick Younger Show merges live music, sketch comedy and stand-up
in an hour long party that returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th
Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) with a special holiday edition on Friday, December 21st at 9:00
pm. An accomplished stand-up comic and singer, Rick and his jazzy,
live House Band, Love Bucket, will entertain with hilarious sketches,
stand-up comedy and familiar favorite songs. There is a $10 cover,
2-drink minimum.
SPECIAL TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS REGARDING NEWSLETTER SCHEDULE CHANGE
Since both Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve fall on Monday this year,
there will be no CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletters send on those
days. Instead of Thursday issues on the 27th of January and 3rd of
January, special MIDWEEK DOUBLE ISSUES will be sent on Wednesday the
26th of December and Wednesday the 2nd of January 2008. The following
week we will resume our regular twice-weekly schedule on Mondays and
Thursdays.
MONDAY - DECEMBER 24th
CHRISTMAS EVE - NO NEWSLETTER TODAY
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 25th
CHRISTMAS DAY - HAPPY HOLIDAY!
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 26th
MIDWEEK DOUBLE ISSUE NEWSLETTER SENT TODAY
CHRISTMAS OPERA NIGHT AT CAFE MOZART DECEMBER 26th
CAFE MOZART (1331 "H" Street NW, Washington, DC - 202-347-5732 - http://www.cafemozartgermandeli.com/
) will present Christmas Opera Night on Wednesday December 26th at
7:00 pm. Featured performers will be Washington Opera tenor Michael
Blaney, Dick Smith on piano and virtuoso sax/clarinet Henning Hoehne.
Music will be performed from opera, operetta and musical theater as
well as Holiday favorites. Cafe Mozart serves a wide selection of
German/Austrian fare. There is no cover charge if dinner is ordered.
DECEMBER 27th AND BEYOND
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
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.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 29th
PRE-NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH WITH SCOT ALBERTSON DECEMBER 29th
Scot Albertson and the Daryl Kojak Jazz Quintet will present their
3rd Annual Pre-New Year's Eve bash this year on Saturday December
29th at 9:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407
West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
). A double celebration will be in store for that evening this this
performance will also celebrate the public release of Scot's new (and
3rd) CD, FATE REVEALED BY DESIGN. This new CD was recorded with the
Jazz Quintet and with a string quartet and with Rex Benincasa on percussion.
Special Guest Pianist on the new CD is Jerry Scott. All attending
this show will receive a free copy of the new CD. There is a $20 cover
plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
DOUG BOWLES & JAZZ ENSEMBLE AT INDIGO DECEMBER 29th
Doug Bowles appears at INDIGO CABARET & JAZZ at THE ATLAS PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER (1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC - 202-399-7993 - http://www.atlasarts.org/
) with the Washington Conservatory Jazz Ensemble in "32 Bars in One
Night: An evening of Rhythmic Cocktails" featuring Hot Jazz and Swing
from the Heyday of Tin Pan Alley, Harlem and Broadway. Performance
will be on Saturday, December 29th at 8:30 and 10:30 pm. Doug's big
band, "Doug Bowles and his SingCo Rhythm Orchestra" is the house orchestra
at the ATLAS and has several affiliated smaller groups, often comprise
partly or mostly of musicians from the larger group. Admission is
$22.50 per person with a 2 drink minimum.
MONDAY - DECEMBER 31st
RANDY ROBERTS SHOW CELEBRATES NEW YEAR'S EVE IN NEW HOPE
Bob Egan Entertainment presents "The Randy Roberts Show" with special
guest Susan Speidel on Monday December 31st at HOTEL DU VILLAGE (2535
River Road, New Hope, PA - TKTS: 215-794-7716 or at http://www.bobeganentertainment.com/
). The evening includes Cocktails & Hors D'oeuvres in the bar at 7:00
pm, dinner served in the ballroom at 8:30 pm, featuring Bob Egan on
the piano, followed by the show. Then there is dancing until 1:00
am with CJ the DJ. $155 per person includes tax and gratuity, cash
bar and a 6-course dinner plus champagne at midnight.
ASHER & CUTRELL TEAM UP FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE BEECHMAN
Celebrated vocalists Lisa Asher and Brandon Cutrell join forces for
a classy evening of great music and dining on New Year's Eve December
31st at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd
Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
). Seating begins at 8:00 pm, followed by a three course dinner. The
show begins at 10:00 pm and at the stoke of midnight, the show will
"cut live" to Times Square to welcome the New Year in style with a
special champagne toast. $98 includes dinner, show, champagne toast
and tax.
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Please be sure to check with the venue where you are performing to
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I can take steps to contact the parties involved and publish the facts
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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
expired on Thursday, July 5th 2007. You can renew (or get a new) membership
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Support CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE as it promotes the art and artists
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And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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