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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #071203 - Monday, December
10, 2007
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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 December 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.
TODAYS TOP STORY
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING GALA
The recently opened BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE (318 West
53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
) located inside The Broadway Comedy Club complex is proud to announce
its "official" grand opening gala on Thursday, December 20th with
extraordinary singer and Tony nominee ("Smokey Joe's Cafe'") BJ Crosby
along with very special guest Darius De Haas who will appear in a
special show to celebrate the "official" opening of this exciting
new cabaret space.
Returning to her beloved soul/jazz roots where she
started in New Orleans, Ms. Crosby will sing songs from her new
album, "Best of Your Heart," as well as tunes from her musical theater
career. Tony nominated as Best Featured Actress in a Musical for
"Smokey Joe's Cafe," BJ Crosby was also nominated for an Olivier
Award in London for that show and has also co-starred on Broadway
in "One Mo' Time" and played the role of Mama Morton in "Chicago"
on Broadway. Her incomparable explosive and soulful singing have
placed her in a league of her own and she is in constant demand.
She also starred in the PBS special, "Smokey Joe's Cafe: the Songs
of Lieber and Stoller."
Darius De Haas appeared on Broadway in "Kiss of the
Spider Woman" and "Rent" and in numerous other musical theater productions.
He frequently tours with Vanessa Williams and has played Lincoln
Center's American Songbook Series, Carnegie Hall, Joe's Pub, London's
Royal Festival Hall and Birdland to rave reviews.
There will be a $25 Music Charge and a $15 Food/Drink
minimum. There is a convenient parking lot located across the street.
Broadway Baby is the exciting new club conceived by
Al Martin, owner of the Broadway Comedy Club, which has been home
to the likes of Rosie O'Donnell, Tim Allen and Chris Rock and rising
stars in the comedy world who regularly appear on television shows
like The David Letterman Show, Conan O'Brien, etc., has introduced
cabaret-jazz entertainment. The club will take part in the JVC Jazz
Festival with the first "Inner City" Jazz Festival featuring some
of today's most promising artists as well as stars from the world
of jazz.
A cabaret lover for years, Al has long wanted to introduce
cabaret music to his clubs (he also owns The New York Comedy Club
on East 24th Street and the 350-seat New York Comedy Club in Boca
Raton, Florida.)
Currently, the Songbook Theater is home to the Off-Broadway
hit revival of "Our Sinatra" and playing to packed houses. The club
also houses the lovely Music Box Showroom off the new piano lounge
and also the colorful Chicago City Limits Room.
Upcoming performers include: Joanne Beretta, Darius
De Haas, Marcus Simeone and Barbara Brussell as well as, Songs From
Manhattan: the Songs of John Wallowitch, a celebration of the songs
of the late John Wallowitch featuring performances by Barbara Brussell,
Steve Ross, Eric Comstock, Marta Sanders and Daryl Sherman and others
paying tribute to the man often referred to as a modern day Noel
Coward.
HEADLINES OF NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING GALA
DC ANDERSON & FRIENDS IN CONCERT IN CHICAGO TONIGHT
"BEN RAUCH IS HORACE VANDERVEER" AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEK
DAVID AUXIER: IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR AT REPRISE ROOM TONIGHT
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE NYC'S NEWEST CLUB
MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET BENEFIT IN STONEHAM TONIGHT
NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH HOLIDAY FUN TONIGHT
NO BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN TONIGHT
THE COUGAR CABARET ZOOMS IN WITH ONE FINAL DECEMBER SHOW
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11th
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE HOLIDAY CABARET - FOR ONE NIGHT ANYWAY
JAZZ ARTS PROJECT PRESENTS JOE PISCOPO'S SINATRA BIRTHDAY BASH
TERRELL BAKER'S "SOUL, INTERRUPTED" AT MAMA'S DECEMBER 12TH
WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES ELLEN STAR
AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC FEATURES ALEX RUBINGTON AS GUEST
THREE CAT THURSDAYS FEATURES ROB DORN: WONDERLAND
TIM SCHALL DEBUTS IN HOLIDAY SERIES AT THE CABARET AT SAVOR
MARCUS SIMEON'S CD RELEASE CONTINUES WITH THREE DATES IN DECEMBER
MAC PRESENTS THE NEW FACE SHOWCASE SEPTEMBER 14th
BOSTON AREA BACA/CCAE OPEN MIC EVENT DECEMBER 14th
SUE & EDD'S FABULOUS CHRISTMAS SHOW AND CD RELEASE
BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH THREE SHOWS & NEW CD IN DECEMBER
HOLIDAY FETE AT BEECHMAN FEATURES "YEAR IN REVUE"
ALICE FRAZIER'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW IN ERIE DECEMBER 16th
RED HOT AND XMAS WITH UPTOWN EXPRESS & KLEA BLACKHURST
JIM VAN SLYKE'S "OPEN ROAD" CD NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN iTUNES
JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS CD FEATURES SONGWRITERS AS SINGERS
HOLIDAY ALBUM BY JANET VILLAS NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES
"ART OF CABARET: MASTER CLASSES" FEATURE TOP CABARET NAMES
CHRISTMAS JAZZ VOCALISTS JAM SESSION IN HOLLYWOOD DECEMBER 17th
DANIEL REICHARD IN "CHRISTMAS IN BLACK AND WHITE"
JOYCE MOODY TO MAKE NYC SOLO DEBUT WITH VAMPIN' LADY
NOT SO SILENT NIGHT AT DAVENPORT'S DECEMBER 19th
JUDY ROBERTS PRESENTS SANTA BABIES IN TUCSON
"CHRISTMASTIME IN THE CITY" WITH CHRIS BARRETT DECEMBER 21ST
CHRISTMAS WITH MARTHA LORIN & DIANE DELIN AT WEILL RECITAL HALL
BRONWYN RUCKER'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY HAPPENING AT THE DUPLEX
THE RICK YOUNGER SHOW RETURNS WITH HOLIDAY MUSIC & COMEDY
CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG WITH JERRY SCOTT AT CATERINA'S DECEMBER 21st
FOILED AGAIN PRESENTS WISH LIST AT DAVENPORT'S
KAREN MASON AND FRIENDS: CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY AT SYMPHONY SPACE
BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT ... A JAZZ NATIVITY AT BIRDLAND
CHRISTMAS OPERA NIGHT AT CAFE MOZART DECEMBER 26th
CYNTHIA CRANE & FRIENDS PRESENT POST-CHRISTMAS BENEFIT SHOW
JAZZ VOCALIST SARAH DELEO TO SING AT CAFFE VIVALDI
ANGELA SHULTZ MAKES SOLO CABARET DEBUT AT THE DUPLEX
LINDA KOSUT WITH A NOT QUITE NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW
PRE-NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH WITH SCOT ALBERTSON 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
ZBORNIK, ROGERS & PEACO ON NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
TONY MESSINA IN "DINO" AT DILLON'S FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE
ELAINE STRITCH AT LIBERTY ... AT THE CARLYLE JANUARY 1st
LINA KOUTRAKOS AND RICK JENSEN IN BOSTON ONE NIGHT ONLY
ANTHONY COCHRAN MAKES HIS METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
TIMELESS DIVAS GOES HOLLYWOOD IN BOCA RATON
BRUCE VILANCH TO HOST 2008 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS JANUARY 28th
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HERE & THERE
What a difference a few degrees make! It has been raining here since
yesterday afternoon, and originally there was a prediction for sleet,
freezing rain and possibly some snow accumulation today. But the temperatures
remained above freezing (it is nearly 40 degrees (f) right now (9:00
am as I write this paragraph) so it is only rain. Go a few miles north
and the picture is quite different.
I am hoping for some decent weather this week - and
for all of December - because there are a lot of cabaret shows and
events that I want to take advantage of. Tonight, for example, I
plan to get to DILLON'S for David Auxier's "Family Affair" holiday
show at 7:30 pm and then catch (for the second time) Ben Rauch's
very funny "Horace Vanderveer" show at THE BEECHMAN at 9:00 pm.
Tomorrow night I want to return once more to the COUGAR
show at DON'T TELL MAMA at 8:30 pm with the incredibly talented
Donna Moore (she is not only a terrific singer/dancer/actress, but
actually co-wrote this show and many of the songs). I have watched
this show as it has developed and changed from something I found
very wanting into something that is ready to move to the next level
- a full 90-minute or more theater piece. This is the last performance
in 2007, and I urge you to catch it this week.
I haven't "set in stone" yet my cabaret plans for
earlier on Tuesday, but I do know that I have to go to a Christmas
Party at 10:00 pm.
Wednesday night I will be return to MAMA'S for Terrell
Baker's show at 7:00 pm. This young lad's show is called "Soul,
Interrupted" - one of the most sincere and honest shows I've seen
this year. Terrell is new on the cabaret scene, and is apparently
"doing his homework" - I've run into him at many shows over the
past few months. I always say, if you want to learn the art of cabaret
- and how it can relate to your own performance - attend as many
shows as you can afford, and take note of what you find enjoyable
and what you find uninteresting and boring. Then keep those thoughts
in mind as you plan your own show.
This issue is a special "pre-holiday" newsletter - I have accumulated
all the items I could find about holiday and New Year's Eve shows
and included them for todays newsletter. They will be added (or are
already added) to the CABARET DIARY/DATEBOOK page, and also will be
published later today on a special HOLIDAY EVENT page. Except for
those events running banner ads and/or giving member discounts, they
will not be included in any newsletters for the remainder of this
year. If your holiday-themed event does not appear today, be sure
to send me a press release so I can include it in the MIDWEEK issue
going out this Thursday and included in the HOLIDAY EVENT and DIARY/DATEBOOK
pages.
Also, this issue includes the last of the news items
sent me for events through January - except for one item for January
29th. Only two other news items - for February events - remain in
my "unpublished" folder. If you sent a news item for 2007 and it
hasn't appeared, please resend it at once. Please make sure that
you check out the instructions near the bottom of this issue as
ti exactly what you need to include to be published. Sending me
a flier or postcard, or a website link, is not sufficient.
Incidentally, if you are counting on the venue you
are performing in to handle your publicity and advertising for you,
think again. Several clubs send me a monthly schedule with the minimum
of information, often omitting important items like the name of
the musical director or the members of the band (if applicable).
One club sends me a "weekly" schedule - usually on Monday afternoon
after the Monday issue has been completed and mailed out.
Remember, in cabaret, at least in most cases, the
performer is the producer - it is up to the producer to make sure
that information is sent to the media in the form of a press release
several weeks before the event(s). It is up to the producer to arrange
advertising and promotion. Unless the club has a vested interest
in your show (in the form of a guarantee), it is up to you and you
alone to build the audience and do the promotion. The fact that
you are listed on the venue's website is simply not sufficient.
Check out the Tips & FAQs pages on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website
for more information on reaching the press and building an audience.
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.
In 15 days it will be Christmas - and I need only 19 more folks to
join as members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to reach 430 and break the
membership record set in 2004 of 427 members. If you have not joined
for the 2007-2008 membership year, I hope you will do so this week.
Our subscription list for the free twice-weekly newsletter has topped
the 2500 mark for the very first time ever, and visits to the website
continue to increase. But to keep this all going, we need your support
- via banner advertising and membership donations. Frankly, I am puzzled
- there are at least 150 subscribers out there who are my personal
friends (I think) who have not yet joined as members this year - some
have never joined. Many of these are folks I write about often in
these newsletters and on the website, including folks that send in
press releases and sometimes even complain if I don't include their
item right away. Even if you can't afford the basic $20 membership,
drop me a line. Many members, when they join, include an extra $5
or more to allow us to give "free" memberships to folks experiencing
financial hardships.
I have been spending the past several days listening to CDs on my
little iPod Shuffle - especially holiday CDs, in order to get me into
the spirit (there is a full list with cover photos of a few dozen
holiday CDs on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website, including "where
to buy" information). But I did get two special CDs this week that
I really enjoyed, in spite of the fact that they were quite different
in style and content.
2007 MAC Male Jazz Vocalist Award winner John De Marco
sent me three copies of his CD "Pure and Simple" - one for my own
use and two to give away as premiums. I have already decided to
give one away to the 430th member to join CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
for the 2007-2008 membership year. Maybe the second will go to the
450th - we shall see. The nice thing about this CD is not just the
fact that it brings you John's amazing vocals (John is not a youngster,
but his vocals are those of a 25 year old), but it also is one of
the most relaxing and romantic CDs I've listened to since the heyday
of Charles Cermele! The disc simply overflows with romance and soothing
song. Many years ago - and I am talking many years here - when I
first moved into Manhattan, I had a few records (yes, Virginia,
there was a time before CDs) that were in this style, and when I
had company for the evening (or hopefully longer) I had a stack
of these vinyl discs on the player that would last several hours.
John's CD has been out for a while (someone loaned me their copy
when it first came out and I loved it), and you can find out more
and where to buy it at http://www.johndemarcoentertainment.com/
.
For the second CD, I have a real exclusive CD scoop
- I was the first person to actually receive a copy! I ran into
Baby Jane Dexter on Friday night and the first copies of her brand
new CD "You're Following Me!" had just been delivered and she happened
to have a few - and gave me one (the heat seal on the cellophane
wrapper was still slightly warm, I think). It was recorded live
earlier this year when her acclaimed show of the same name played
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. It is amazing! A few years ago I was in
Connecticut and Baby Jane Dexter was performing that night. I ran
into an old friend and invited - no insisted - that he join me for
her show. He had never seen Baby Jane in performance, and was completely
blown away. One critic has called her "a force of nature" and that
just about sums it up. Part tornado, part soothing breeze, part
earthquake, part glorious sunrise, Baby Jane is one of the most
exciting - and original - performers on the cabaret scene today.
She returns to the METROPOLITAN ROOM for three Saturdays in December
starting this Saturday, the 15th. I invite - no I insist - that
you go to one (or more) of these shows, to see exactly what this
genuine icon is all about. And if you are unable to get to any of
the shows (shame on you) buy this CD as soon as it becomes available
where you live. It almost totally captures the essence of a Baby
Jane Dexter live performance.
Looking for that special CD to give as a holiday gift this year? Check
out the CDs being offered year round on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website - with new CDs added almost weekly and starring the 2007-2008
members. Each member has the chance to promote at least one CD on
the website (GOLD members can promote up to 5). I have another 4 or
5 to add this week, so check the list often. Just click on the button
at the top of every page marked CABARET CDs.
It is January-February "White Sale" time at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
- an extra 5% discount on all cabaret event 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 (already getting a 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 in either case would be $55 per week. Ads must be paid in
full before running and must start their run no later March 2nd to
fulfill the 2-week minimum requirement. E-mail me for details.
SPECIAL TO ALL MEMBERS: There will be a special mailing to all members
tomorrow - December 11th - with some important information. This will
be incorporated into the MIDWEEK issue of the newsletter, to be sent
out to all subscribers on December 13th.
There are only four issues left of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter
before 2008 comes rolling in. I have some important things to write
about before 2007 comes to a close. I hope you will find these final
2007 issues interesting and informative. With very little news to
write about, I will take the opportunity to "editorialize" about the
state of cabaret as we enter a new year.
Until Thursday then.
NOW FOR SOME NEWS ABOUT CABARET
In an effort to cut down on "repeated" events, except for announcements
of programs offered by cabaret membership organizations, and shows
where guests change regularly, cabaret news items will usually appear
just once in the newsletter in abbreviated form and linked to a full
article on the CABARET NEWS page of the appropriate location on the
website. Events advertised on the website will be mentioned in every
issue, and events offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE are mentioned in every MIDWEEK issue.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR WEEK NOVEMBER DECEMBER 3rd - 9th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
I want 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.
MONDAY - DECEMBER 10th
DC ANDERSON & FRIENDS IN CONCERT IN CHICAGO TONIGHT
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
***HEARTLAND CABARET SUPER-SIDEBAR ADVERTISER***
"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 just 2 more performances - 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 ***
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEK
Combining utmost sophistication and high-end technology, THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) bridges a gap missing in the New York City music scene and nightlife.
This vintage space continues to play host to a updated take on the
idea of a music club combining state of the art sound and lighting
systems with old world charm and style. Manager Lennie Watts brings
the best as well as the newest in cabaret entertainment to this new
venue. See http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
for complete schedule of events.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
DAVID AUXIER: IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR AT REPRISE ROOM TONIGHT
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 ***
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 ***
MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET BENEFIT IN STONEHAM TONIGHT
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.
NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH HOLIDAY FUN TONIGHT
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).
NO BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN TONIGHT
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE is back every other Monday, with the next
one scheduled for next week, December 17th at 7:30 pm at the STOCKTON
INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - http://www.bobegan.net/stockton-inn.html
). The show usually features 6 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area.
Performers to be announced. Only $10 cover/$10 minimum. Serving dinner,
from 5:30 pm.
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 11th
THE COUGAR CABARET ZOOMS IN WITH ONE FINAL DECEMBER 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 Tuesday December
11th at 8:30 pm. Musical direction is by Stephen Borsuk and direction
by Robert Brink. "The Cougar Cabaret" is a comic musical exploration
reflecting what's happening today in the world of relationships (ie
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, etc.). Donna uses her experiences as
a single mother, and the embracement of her inner cougar to tell of
her 'spiritual awakening.' Original music by Mark Barkan compliments
lyrics by Ms. Moore. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071025Cougar.shtml
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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/
.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE HOLIDAY CABARET - FOR ONE NIGHT ANYWAY
A one-night only cabaret event featuring classic holiday songs from
the golden era of radio, sung by AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY (http://www.atcweb.org/
) ensemble members and cabaret stars takes place on Tuesday, December
11th at 7:30 pm. The show is performed on the set of ATC's holiday
classic "It's a Wonderful Life" at the AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY (1909
West Byron Street, Chicago, IL - 773-929-1031) and will capture 1940s
holiday spirit. The evening features a variety of music and spoken
word, from classic holiday fare to original tunes performed by ATC
ensemble members John Mohrlein & Suzy Petri as Marlene Dietrich and
Jack Benny and IAWL Cast member Casey Campbell. Also featured are
ATC Board member Macie Huwiler and Chicago Cabaret Professionals Elizabeth
Doyle, Bob Moreen, John Eskola, KT McCammond, Paul Marinaro, Patricia
Rusk, Lonie Walker of the Underground Wonder Bar and the Queen of
Chicago Cabaret Audrey Morris. There will be a special appearance
by Steppenwolf ensemble member Bob Breuler, reading "'Twas the Night
Before Christmas" in the classic "Life of Riley" radio style. Tickets
are $25 & $15.
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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WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES ELLEN STAR
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 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.
AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC FEATURES ALEX RUBINGTON AS GUEST
Every other Wednesday night Leslie Holmes, with Steven Sussman on
piano, hold an amazing Open Mic night at the AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER
(55 Nicholas Road, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787 - http://www.amazingthings.org/
), and each show features a special guest. This Wednesday, December
12th the featured guest is Alex Rubington. The show starts at 7:30
pm, and there is an $8 cover charge (discount for BACA members).
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 13th
THREE CAT THURSDAYS FEATURES ROB DORN: WONDERLAND
As part of THREE CAT THURSDAYS on Thursday, December 13th at 8:00
pm at GORILLA TANGO THEATER (1919 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago,
IL - 773-598-4549 - http://www.gorillatango.com/
), Rob Dorn will be presenting songs from his holiday cd, "Wonderland,"
and will have special guests. There will be "Wonderland" cd "give-aways"
and two very special prizes, a starter website design and a postcard
or cd package design to help two lucky independent artists start the
new year out right! 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/
).
TIM SCHALL DEBUTS IN HOLIDAY SERIES AT THE CABARET AT SAVOR
Tim Schall brings an original cabaret show to CABARET AT SAVOR (4356
Lindell, St. Louis, MO - 314-531-0220 - http://www.Savor-stl.com/
) on Thursday & Friday, December 13th and 14th at 8:30 pm, as part
of the club's "St. Louis At Home For the Holidays" series. His show,
"So Far" features Porter, Gershwin, Rodgers as well as contemporary
songwriters. An accomplished stage performer, Schall has appeared
at The Muny, the St. Louis Black Repertory Theater, and other theater
and opera companies in the Midwest. He is the co-founder and producer
of the St. Louis Cabaret Conference, a 4 day professional development
program in the art of song performance and the largest program of
its kind in the Midwest. The Cabaret at Savor's current series, "St.
Louis at Home for the Holidays," also features Pamela Reckamp on November
30th and December 1st; John McDaniel on December 6th and 7th; and
Lennie Watts on December 20th and 21st. All of these performers grew
up in St. Louis, and Schall and Reckamp continue to make their homes
here. All Tickets $20 plus $12 minimum.
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 14th
MARCUS SIMEON'S CD RELEASE CONTINUES WITH THREE DATES 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.
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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 SHOW AND CD RELEASE
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;
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 & NEW CD 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
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.
CABARET CD RELEASE NEWS
JIM VAN SLYKE'S "OPEN ROAD" CD NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN iTUNES
Hailed as one of the finest male voices in cabaret, critically-acclaimed
singer and songwriter Jim Van Slyke's 2007 MAC AWARD and GRAMMY nominated
hot-selling debut CD OPEN ROAD is available on the LML Music label.
The album's title track is an award-winning composition by Jim, who
recently performed it at Washington DC's Kennedy Center as part of
ASCAP's Mid-Atlantic Songwriters' Showcase. The CD is on sale now
at Jim's website (http://www.jimvanslyke.com/
), at the LML website (http://www.lmlmusic.com/product.php?id=LML-CD-199
), now available on iTunes, and is now available in stores nationwide.
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JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS CD FEATURES SONGWRITERS AS SINGERS
PS Classics, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American
popular song, has joined forces with prolific cabaret producer Jamie
deRoy on a new CD celebrating songwriters from the worlds of Broadway,
pop, country and cabaret. But this new album has a twist: the songwriters
are also the performers. Entitled IF I SING, after the Maltby/Shire
song from Closer Than Ever, the album features 16 songwriters taking
on their own material, some of it familiar, some totally unknown,
in new performances and new arrangements. The album, produced by Paul
Rolnick is available on the web at http://www.psclassics.com/
and http://www.jamiederoy.com/
. It is also available at http://www.amazon.com/
.
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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 WEEK DECEMBER 17th THROUGH 23rd
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
I want 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 above
and 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.
MONDAY - DECEMBER 17th
CHRISTMAS JAZZ VOCALISTS JAM SESSION IN HOLLYWOOD DECEMBER 17th
Shirlee Kong's Monthly Jazz Vocalists Jam Session will have a special
Christmas edition at the HOLLYWOOD STUDIO BAR & GRILL (6122 Sunset
Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-9917 - http://www.hstudiobarandgrill.com/
) on Monday, December 17th 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.
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.
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 19th
JOYCE MOODY TO MAKE NYC SOLO DEBUT WITH VAMPIN' LADY
Singer Joyce Moody will make her New York City solo cabaret debut
in "VAMPIN' LADY: The Music of Milton Ager" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343
West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Wednesday, December 19, at 6:30 PM. Two other performances are
scheduled: Friday, December 21, at 6:30 PM and Saturday, December
22nd at 6:00 pm. Musical director Earl Wentz, who crafted this fast-paced,
funny, and sentimental hour-long revue of Milton Ager's music, will
accompany Joyce on the piano. The show is being produced in association
with Sixpence, Inc., a New York City-based theatre producer and publisher
of books, music, and CDs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NOT SO SILENT NIGHT AT DAVENPORT'S DECEMBER 19th
"Not So Silent Night (A Christmas Revue)" starring Ann Gallogly with
Dan Stetzel on piano will be presented on Wednesday December 19th
at 8:00 pm at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL
- 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
). The show will feature Christmas music and Christmas memories. This
annual holiday event sells out each year, so try to reserve early.
Call for cover/minimum information.
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 20th
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING GALA
The recently opened BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE (318 West
53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
) located inside The Broadway Comedy Club complex is proud to announce
its "official" grand opening gala on Thursday, December 20th with
extraordinary singer and Tony nominee ("Smokey Joe's Cafe'") BJ Crosby
along with very special guest Darius De Haas who will appear in a
special show to celebrate the "official" opening of this exciting
new cabaret space. Returning to her beloved soul/jazz roots where
she started in New Orleans, Ms. Crosby will sing songs from her new
album, "Best of Your Heart," as well as tunes from her musical theater
career. There is a $25 cover, $15 food/drink minimum.
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JUDY ROBERTS PRESENTS SANTA BABIES IN TUCSON
Chicago pianist-singer Judy Roberts and saxophonist Greg Fishman join
Tucson singer-songwriter Marilyn Harris in "Santa Babies," a holiday
concert at THE STEINWAY PIANO GALLERY (2850 East Speedway Boulevard,
Tucson, AZ - 520-325-9797 - http://www.spgtucson.com/
) on Thursday, December 20th at 7:00 pm. Repertoire will include Judy's
special arrangements of such holiday standards as "Let It Snow," "Christmastime
Is Here" and her tribute to Arizona, "Winter Wonderland/Desert Wonderland".
Marilyn will debut four of her Christmas songs for Tucson audiences,
as well as harmonizing with Judy and Greg on swinging versions of
the classic holiday songs everyone loves. Reservations are required
- a $15 donation is suggested.
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.
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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.
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BRONWYN RUCKER'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY HAPPENING AT THE DUPLEX
Vocalist/monologist/comedienne Bronwyn Rucker will be holding her
annual HOLIDAY HAPPENING on Friday, December 21st at 7:00 pm at THE
DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
) and everyone (at least everyone who makes a reservation in time)
is invited. Her special guest (and someone who has actually celebrated
more birthdays than Bronwyn!) is famed and legendary radio host Joe
Franklin. Also on stage will be Ricky Ritzel at the piano, and guest
artist Rick Russo. There is a $15 cover and a 2-drink minimum.
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THE RICK YOUNGER SHOW RETURNS WITH HOLIDAY 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.
CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG WITH JERRY SCOTT AT CATERINA'S DECEMBER 21st
Jerry Scott has moved to the East Side to CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd
Street, NYC - 212-355-5360 - http://cabaretusa.com/_wsn/page2.html
), and along with him all the fabulous parties that Jerry regularly
has at his piano-bar performances. This year, Jerry's Christmas Singalong
will be on Friday December 21st, There is always an open mic around
with Jerry hosting, and usually everyone gets a chance. Reservations
are a must - and don't forget to tell them if you will be having dinner
when you call! No cover charge.
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 22nd
FOILED AGAIN PRESENTS WISH LIST AT DAVENPORT'S
The vocal musical group Foiled Again brings their show Wish List to
DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830
- http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) on Saturday December 22nd at 8:00 & 10:30 pm and Sunday December
23rd at 7:00 pm at 7:00 pm. Allison Bazarko, Rob Lindley, and Anne
Sheridan Smith are the three amazing soloists who make up Foiled Again.
They are accompanied by Doug Peck on Piano, and Gavin Kirk on guitar.
The show is a fun, cozy, sometimes irreverent look at the holidays
with songs by Joan Osborne, Irving Berlin, Randy Newman, Susan Werner,
The Dixie Chicks and some killer arrangements of traditional carols.
There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
KAREN MASON AND FRIENDS: CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY AT SYMPHONY SPACE
Celebrated cabaret performer Karen Mason brings a little holiday cheer
to The Big Apple with KAREN MASON AND FRIENDS: CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY,
a festive holiday concert featuring special guests Liz Callaway, Gregg
Edelman, and The Accidentals. This special one-night-only engagement
will take place Saturday December 22nd at 5:00 & 8:00 pm at THE PETER
JAY SHARP THEATER at SYMPHONY SPACE (2537 Broadway at 95th Street
- 212-864-5400 - http://www.symphonyspace.org/
). Barry Kleinbort is Director, and Christopher Denny is Musical Director.
Tickets are $70, $55, and $35.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 23rd
BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT ... A JAZZ NATIVITY AT BIRDLAND
"Bending Towards The Light ... A Jazz Nativity," the joyful musical
holiday show that warms the hearts of families of all faiths, swings
into BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) for five performances beginning Sunday, December 23rd at 5:00 pm,
with additional performances on Monday & Tuesday, December 24th &
24th at 5:00 & 8:00 pm. Each performance will run 75 minutes without
an intermission. A colorful presentation with a cast of 16, that delights
children as well as jazz fans, the JAZZ NATIVITY boasts an all-star
band featuring Latin percussionist Candido and tenor saxophonist Bob
Kindred; vocalist Hilary Kole in the role of Mary; Jon Gordon as the
saxophone playing shepherd; Misael Sanchez of the Newark Boys Chorus
School in the role of the Shepherd Boy; Brenda Feliciano as the archangel
and, as kings, jazz greats Benny Powell on trombone and Lew Soloff
on trumpet. Tickets are $40 with a $10 food/drink minimum.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR DECEMBER 24th - 31st
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
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 December 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
Many cabaret rooms closed to allow you to "panic shop" - and many
piano bars are open for you to relax and calm down after a furious
shopping adventure. Phone ahead to make sure that your favorite "watering
hole" is open.
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 25th
CHRISTMAS DAY - HAPPY HOLIDAY!
MOST CABARET ROOMS CLOSED SO THAT EMPLOYEES CAN SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH
THEIR FAMILIES.
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.
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 27th
CYNTHIA CRANE & FRIENDS PRESENT POST-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 ***
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 28th
JAZZ VOCALIST SARAH DELEO TO SING AT CAFFE VIVALDI
Jazz vocalist Sarah DeLeo will sing jazz and pop standards at CAFFE
VIVALDI (32 Jones Street. NYC - 212-691-7538 - http://www.virsaonline.com/ListeningRoom
) on Friday, December 28th from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. She will be joined
by Chris Bergson on guitar, David Cook on keyboards, and a drummer
to be announced. There is no cover charge. DeLeo will put a fresh
spin on jazz and pop standards and interpret contemporary songs with
her own distinctive style. She will include selections from her well-received
debut CD, The Nearness of You. Call for cover/minimum information.
ANGELA SHULTZ MAKES SOLO CABARET DEBUT AT THE DUPLEX
Recently moved to NYC from St. Louis, Angela Shultz returns for one
night only with her her solo cabaret debut at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE
(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) on Friday, December 28th at 7:00 pm. In her show "The Whole Wide
World" she reminisces about the hard lessons, humorous hurdles and
mixed blessings that come with her unexpected divorce. The show, with
music direction by Brett Kristofferson is infused with standard tunes
by Rodgers and Hart and Lloyd Webber, contemporary classics by songwriters
such as John Bucchino and Craig Carnelia and original tunes by Kristofferson.
There is a $12 cover and 2 drink minimum.
LINDA KOSUT WITH A NOT QUITE NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW
Linda Kosut and the Max Perkoff Band celebrate the upcoming new year
as well as salute the close of 2007 on Thursday, December 27th from
7:30 to 11:30 pm at the OCTAVIA LOUNGE (1772 Market Street, SF - 415-863-3516
- http://www.octavialounge.com/
). 2007 was an amazing "musical" year for Linda - with the release
of her latest CD and her CD release tour. This show is a giant "Thank
You!" to old friends and new for being a part of making it all happen.
The night will include songs of the season, the year, the life: some
Newman, Carmichael, McBroom, Frishberg, Dement, etc. and of course,
a little Oscar Brown Jr. thrown in for good measure. Just a $12 cover
and a 2-drink minimum.
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.
MONDAY - DECEMBER 31st
NEW YEAR'S EVE - NO NEWSLETTER TODAY
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.
ZBORNIK, ROGERS & PEACO ON NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Kristine Zbornik, Jay Rogers and Bobby Peaco combine their amazing
musical comedy talents this year in their show "It's About Time" on
New Year's Eve December 31st at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd
Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) starting at 10:30 pm. It promises to be fun, with lots of laughs,
as well as thought provoking and deeply insulting to the most vulnerable
and helpless people in the world. There is a $75 cover, which includes
the show, open bar and a champagne toast at midnight. Taxes & gratuity
extra.
TONY MESSINA IN "DINO" AT DILLON'S FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE
ScoBar Entertainment presents Happy New Year with a special performance
of Tony Messina's "DINO," a Tribute to Dean Martin which has played
to sold out audiences from coast to coast. Presented on December 31st
at PURNIMA DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - TKTS: 646-491-0987
- http://www.purnimarestaurant.com/
) and backed by The Barry Levitt Trio, this celebration of New Year's
Eve 2008, promises to be a "ring-a-ding-ding night." For the 6:30
pm dinner & show including a 4-course dinner there is a $95 cover
(excluding tax & gratuity). The 9:30 pm dinner/show includes a 4-course
dinner, champagne toast, noise makers & hats at $125 per person (excluding
tax & gratuity).
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR JANUARY 2008 AND BEYOND
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
TUESDAY - JANUARY 1st
NEW YEAR'S DAY - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
ELAINE STRITCH AT LIBERTY ... AT THE CARLYLE JANUARY 1st
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/
) announces the return of its resident leading lady Elaine Stritch
in "Elaine Stritch At Liberty ... At The Carlyle." For a limited three-week
engagement, January 1st through 19th, Ms. Stritch will reprise her
critically-acclaimed one-woman Broadway show, a musical evening that
traces her career, including roles in Company, The Little Foxes, Bus
Stop, A Delicate Balance, Sail Away and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.
The show received a 2002 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event,
as well as two Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Solo Performance for
Stritch and Outstanding Book of a Musical for Stritch and John Lahr.
The show will play Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm. There is
a $125 music charge for all performances. Dinner is required and will
be served from 6:30 pm.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 2nd
MIDWEEK DOUBLE ISSUE NEWSLETTER SENT TODAY
SATURDAY - JANUARY 5th
LINA KOUTRAKOS AND RICK JENSEN IN BOSTON ONE NIGHT ONLY
Award-winning NYC-based performers Lina Koutrakos and Rick Jensen
will appear for one night only at CAMBRIDGE CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION
(56 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-547-6789 - Ext. 1 - http://www.ccae.org/
) on Saturday January 5th at 8:00 pm. Both are dynamic performers,
songwriters and recording artists. Between them they have earned nine
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) Awards and two Back Stage
Bistro Awards, including Lina's recent 2007 MAC Awards as Best Major
Female Artist and Best Director. Jensen and Koutrakos are in Boston
to lead a three day intensive performance workshop at the Cambridge
Center for Adult Education. They have served on the faculty of the
Cabaret Conference at Yale University, The O'Neill Cabaret Symposium,
The St. Louis Cabaret Conference and the Chicago and Santa Fe Cabaret
Intensive in addition to offering ongoing advanced performance workshops
in Manhattan. Tickets are $20 ($17 BACA members).
ANTHONY COCHRAN MAKES HIS METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Following the sold out success of his first three shows, cabaret newcomer
Anthony Cochran presents a refreshing mix of urban folk, bluegrass,
and rock ballads at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC
- 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Wednesday, January 9th at 7:30 pm. Musical director is Daryl
Kojak, and the show includes special appearances by Melissa Cross
and Juliana Nash. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-beverage minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
THURSDAY - JANUARY 10th
TIMELESS DIVAS GOES HOLLYWOOD IN BOCA RATON
ShaRell Productions (Sandi Durell & Shari Upbin) present TIMELESS
DIVAS! - Songs of the Silver Screen! at the ELAINE & BERNARD P. BEIFIELD
AUDITORIUM at the JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (21050 95th Avenue South,
Boca Raton, FL - 561-852-5043 - http://www.timelessdivas.com/
). The show is co-produced with the West Boca Theatre Company. The
cast includes Hollie Howard, Trisha Rapier and Kevin Reed. Director
is Shari Upbin. Musical Direction is by Barry Levitt. The show is
an entertaining recollection of the wealth of songs of the Silver
Screen from the 40s through 80s. Professional performers provide the
comic touches and soul-stirring emotions. Performances are scheduled
for Thursdays January 10th & 17th at 8:00 pm, Saturdays January 12th
& 19th at 8:00 pm and Sundays January 13th at 3:00 & 7:30 pm & 20th
at 3:00 pm. All tickets are $20.
MONDAY - JANUARY 28th
BRUCE VILANCH TO HOST 2008 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS JANUARY 28th
Scott & Barbara Siegel and Siegel Presents (http://www.siegelpresents.com/
) announce that the legendary writer/actor and multiple Emmy Award
winning Bruce Vilanch will serve as host at the 2008 Nightlife Awards
show to be held on Monday January 28th at 7:00 pm at THE TOWN HALL
(123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
). Each year the Nightlife Awards celebrate the best in cabaret, comedy
& jazz, chosen by members the press who cover these events in NYC.
This year's winners/performers plus celebrity presenters will be announced
soon. THE NIGHTLIFE AWARDS is the only all performance awards show
in the world! There are no acceptances speeches - instead, the award
winners perform a sample of the act for which they are being honored.
Tickets Prices for this ALL PERFORMANCE celebration of the best in
cabaret, comedy and jazz with a dazzling array of stars from Film,
TV, Theater, and, of course, New York's Nightclubs are $75 for orchestra
and loge, $50 for front balcony and $25 for rear balcony. Tickets
are available NOW through TicketMaster at 212-307-4100 (http://www.ticketmaster.com)
or at the Town Hall Box Office from noon to 6:00 pm (except Sundays).
I 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 above,
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.
ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER, BLOG AND WEBSITES
How do you get an item posted in the CABARET NEWS section of the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website and in the newsletter? It is really quite simple.
Just e-mail me a press release of at least four or
five paragraphs, giving the complete information on your show, CD
release or other cabaret related event. Include photos in jpg or
gif format if available. Please send me complete information - and
do not merely e-mail me a copy of your flier or a reference to a
website. By the way, I usually trim quotes from reviews from the
press releases I receive before using the item on my website or
in the newsletter, so don't count them when putting together the
four or more paragraphs. If you don't have a press release, just
click here: http://www.svhamstra.com/PressRelease1.shtml
and fill out the information as completely as possible - or use
the items asked for as a guide to the information I need.
Just send in your press release or listings request
in simple txt format if possible (the format I write these issues
in and use for the website), and send any photos as attachments,
not imbedded within the e-mail. And, please, please don't send,
instead of a press release, one of those e-mails with all those
annoying html links (with multi-columns, embedded photos, distracting
backgrounds, etc.) Do not send simply a .jpg of your post card.
Do not send us one of those "e-vite" things that require us to "click
to open" and lead to a web page somewhere. I never open them! The
more information the better - it is easier for me to trim the release
than to hunt and google websites for more information.
We usually run articles about 2 to 3 weeks before
event date if possible so it is wisest to send your release about
4 weeks in advance. Because of the large number of items received,
we can only use news of event just once, so we try not to get too
far ahead in the news. There are a few exceptions to the "just once"
rule:
+++ If the event is advertised on the website it will
be repeated in every issue of the newsletter
+++ If the event offers a discount to members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE it will be included in each MID-WEEK issue of the
newsletter.
+++ Major benefits where ALL proceeds are given to
the charity named will be mentioned in every issue as well as major
cabaret events like cabaret festivals and galas.
+++ We also include at least once each week those
regular (monthly, weekly, etc.) events with guests who change each
performance, like SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX, BOB EGAN'S MONDAY
SHOWCASE and the like.
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.
IT'S TIME TO GO
At the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise?
I realize that there is probably far more information
here than you might be able to digest in one reading, but please
keep in mind that for the performers mentioned, CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE is one of the few publications that spread the word about
their shows and performances. To them, that item about their show
is most important, and the fact that every issue published is also
posted on my website and on the blog means two additional places
where the show information can be found by fans and search engines
(Google, etc.) alike. Your banner ads and membership donations make
this all possible.
One more reminder - all current memberships for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
expired on Thursday, July 5th 2007. You can renew (or get a new) membership
almost instantly on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.svhamstra.com/
), using a credit card. Just click on the button at the top of every
page of the website marked JOIN HERE. Or you can mail your check,
made out simply to Stu Hamstra to 676A Ninth Avenue #120, New York,
NY 10036. Memberships are available at several levels with varying
benefits. Basic membership (which can be upgraded at any time with
full credit) is $20 (SILVER). You membership dollars support the website,
the newsletter, the blog and other activities of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Support CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE as it promotes the art and artists
of cabaret.
With this issue I have completely covered all the press and news released
received to date through January 28th - if your item hasn't appeared
please resend. Don't forget - no issues on Mondays the 24th & 31st
because of the holidays.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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