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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #071204 - Thursday,
December 13, 2007
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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
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX TONIGHT WITH BARRY WILLIAMS
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEKEND
THREE CAT THURSDAYS FEATURES ROB DORN: WONDERLAND
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE NYC'S NEWEST CLUB
ON THE ROCKS WITH DANNY LEARY TONIGHT AT THE DUPLEX
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
MARCUS SIMEON'S CD RELEASE CONTINUES WITH THREE SHOWS IN DECEMBER
MAC PRESENTS THE NEW FACE SHOWCASE SEPTEMBER 14th
BOSTON AREA BACA/CCAE OPEN MIC EVENT DECEMBER 14th
DAVID PELLEGRENE NO COVER CABARET FRIDAY AT UNCLE CHARLIE'S
BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY FEATURES GUESTS FROM BROADWAY WEEKLY
PIANO MUSIC ON HARVARD SQUARE ON FRIDAY NIGHTS
DECEMBER BRINGS ROCK & ROLL TO VILLA PASCAL
"BEN RAUCH IS HORACE VANDERVEER" AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH THREE SHOWS IN DECEMBER
HOLE-O-MATIC FINAL 2007 SHOW 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 ***
POOLE PARTY IN 10TH YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS ON SATURDAY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER
AN AFTERNOON OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS WITH HIGH TEA AT THE WHITEHALL
EILEEN FULTON'S HOLIDAY SHOW SATURDAY AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY FEATURES MUSIC OF BOBBY DARIN
TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY
HOLIDAY SONGBOOK AT DONNELL SUNDAY DECEMBER 16TH
SUNDAY OPEN MIC PERFORMANCES AT LONDON'S LIVE LOUNGE
"AT THE RITZ!" ON RADIO NOW ON SUNDAYS AND ON STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
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
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN DECEMBER 17th
JOHNNY MERCER A TO Z LIVES ON AND ON AND ON
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
ADAM SANK HAS HIS 15 MINUTES OF FAME ON TUESDAYS
BLYTHE GRUDA TUESDAYS AT THE RITZ IN DECEMBER
SANTA GOES BOATING AT THE TRIAD IN DECEMBER
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
2008 ASCAP/DISNEY MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP IN NEW YORK
SIXTH ANNUAL CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCED
BJ CROSBY AT BROADWAY BABY BISTRO'S OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING GALA
LENNIE WATTS AT CABARET AT SAVOR IN HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS SERIES
"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
CHRISTMAS EVE - NO NEWSLETTER TODAY
CYNTHIA CRANE & FRIENDS PRESENT CHRISTMAS BENEFIT SHOW
TOM DICKINS AND GEMMA O'CONNOR ARE HAMMERED AND ENAMORED
RUTH ROGERS-WRIGHT IN A DIVA OF A YEAR AT THE BUTTERFLY CLUB
ANTHONY COCHRAN MAKES HIS METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
JUDY KUHN RETURNS "SERIOUS PLAYGROUND - THE SONGS OF LAURA NYRO"
KAREN OBERLIN SINGS THE SONGS OF THE WIZARD OF WORDS
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BRUCE VILANCH TO HOST 2008 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS JANUARY 28th
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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.
*** Holiday-themed shows can be found on the special
holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
*** NEW YEAR'S EVE events and shows can be found on the special
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HERE & THERE
It is 11:00 am as I write this paragraph. It is 33 degrees outside
right now (interestingly, the outdoor thermometer outside my window,
here on the 10th floor on the lower east side of Manhattan says 38
degrees). Yesterday they forecast up to 7 inches of snow for today.
This morning the forecast was revised to 1 inch accumulation, with
a mix of rain, snow and sleet starting around 11:00 am. That uncertainty
is important since it so affects the entertainment industry in this
town, including cabaret.
Since I don't own a car and depend entirely on public
transportation, the weather only becomes a factor when I have to
walk any distances from transportation means to venue, and fortunately
most business in town keep their sidewalks clear and salted. I am
also fortunate to have a bus stop virtually just outside the entrance
to my building where I can catch a cross-town bus to the West Village
(1/2 block from THE DUPLEX, for example), anther crosstown bus that
takes me west down 14th Street, with stops where I can in a few
steps be on just about every uptown-downtown subway or bus in the
city.
But those icy sidewalks send chills up and down my
spine, so I will be glued to the weather channel starting around
4:00 pm as I finalize my cabaret plans for tonight. With my normal
guide and sidekick Daniel off to DC again, I will have to venture
forth alone the next few days - its always nice to have an extra
pair of eyes along to watch for the icy patches.
I had to cut back on my plans for the early part of the week, not
because of the weather but for financial reasons. Once again I was
trapped in that "time warp" between rent payment and social security
check receipt, and a very unexpected expense on Monday night wiped
out any extra cash I had on hand - in fact I had to borrow $40 from
a cabaret friend on Monday night just to have enough cash to make
it to Wednesday when the government sends me my monthly stipend.
I did get up to DILLON'S to catch David Auxier's "Family
Affair" holiday show at 7:30 pm. I had missed it when it was performed
earlier this fall. The show was truly a treat. More a revue than
a one-man show, members of the cast included one familiar performer,
Hector Coris plus some very talented folks I had never seen before:
Steve Cancel, Suzanne Scott, David Wells and Darlene Majewski. The
show included a number of original tunes by several members of the
cast, and it was truly a fun evening - entertainment wise. It was
not so much fun in other ways. The room wasn't ready when the cast
arrived, and the room was opened a but late. The show was therefor
delayed and didn't start until nearly 7:50 pm - a good 20 minutes
late. I had reservations for a 9:00 pm show at THE BEECHMAN (a good
12 blocks south and 1 long block west) so naturally I was constantly
looking at the clock. It was another 20 minutes into the show before
the waiter realized (when I tugged his sleeve as he passed) that
he had not taken our order! Finally at 8:50 pm Daniel and I decided
we had to get going, assuming that the BEECHMAN show would probably
start at 9:50-9:10 pm. (Note to self: Shows at the BEECHMAN rarely
start late).
What happened next ruined my night - and probably
my whole week. I always check in advance with the booking manager
at each club exactly what the "press" policy is. Each club has their
own rules and regulations. Sometimes that policy is not explained
thoroughly to the employees, so I was stunned to receive a bill
as I left, for over $60 - full charge for drinks for Daniel and
me, full cover charge for Daniel and me and even gratuity added
in (I got the bill outside the room and had already left a tip on
the table). I didn't expect this, since the booking manager at DILLON'S
had assured me that I would only be charged for any food I would
order when attending a show at the club. I had just $60 in my pocket
and about $6 left on my credit card. Naturally, I was not happy
(you can interpret this description any way you wish).
I was able to convince them to remove the cover charge
(I assured them that performer would have agreed to this) and the
tip (I left more on the table than was on the bill) and paid the
balance ($34). However, it didn't stop there. The booking manager
was not in the house, and the "designated" manager throughout the
discussion was screaming, calling me names, and harassing me - and
she continued even after I had paid the bill. I have never seen
a service employee act like this - she even "stirred up" the three
customers at the bar who began shouting names at us as well - like
we were trying to cheat the club or steal something. Daniel decided
to exit - not trusting self-control of his Latino temper - and the
woman continued screaming epithets at him, following him to the
door. It was like something you might see on uTube! Totally bizarre!
I am not Latino, but even I finally "lost my cool" as I left (even
after the bill was paid the lady (?) and the others at the bar continued
their diatribe) and turned and loudly described everyone at the
bar using the appellation of the hind-quarters of a donkey.
In over 17 years of writing about cabaret, I have
never had an experience like this. Needless to say, if you are planning
a cabaret show at this club in the future, you should not expect
me to attend.
I know in myself that it is not a good idea to attempt to "review"
a show when you are not in a good mood. I have skipped several cabaret
shows in the past because I realized that events (usually not even
remotely connected to cabaret) had put me into an angry or depressed
mood that would naturally color my opinion of the show I planned to
see. But even my anger did not discourage me from walking the 2/3
mile or so to the BEECHMAN to catch (for the second time) Ben Rauch's
very funny "Horace Vanderveer" show. (Daniel had gone on ahead). I
guess the walk calmed me down. The show had already started when I
arrived (about 9:10 pm).
If I were to compile a list of the most entertaining,
fun-filled, and genuinely great cabaret shows for 2007, this show
would stand near or at the top. Rauch is a funny guy - the many
performers in the show (probably close to 20 including the band)
are perfect in the parts they play, and most important, the writing
is so well crafted I returned this second time because I knew I
missed some of the cleverness the first time around. There is one
more performance of this show - at least in 2007 - and that is this
Saturday December 15th at 2:00 pm. (I may just attend once more
myself).
I had planned to catch Donna Moore's terrific "Cougar" show in Tuesday
night, and Terrell Baker's "Soul, Interrupted" show on Wednesday night,
both at DON'T TELL MAMA, but quite frankly, I was broke, tired and
"burned out." A few years ago a fellow reviewer (and former cabaret
performer) had a similar experience at a club that is no longer in
business and was so disgusted with the way he was treated he decided
to quit writing about cabaret completely - and I only vary rarely
see him attending cabaret shows anymore. Now I realize how he felt
then. It is so sad, because this art form is so fragile as it is,
and there are fewer and fewer folks writing about cabaret today, and
fewer media outlets than ever covering cabaret.
Granted, there a some folks out there who start a
website and call themselves "critics" and figure they are then entitled
to free drinks and free meals and free shows. But the cabaret booking
managers know who they are, and can set their press policies accordingly.
But when folks who are dedicated to promote and nourish cabaret
- bringing customers in the cabaret rooms and encouraging performers
to continue in their craft - begin to feel unwelcome in particular
venues, it is the clubs and the performers who suffer. There are
two other clubs in town I rarely go to, not because of bad treatment,
but because they have no clear "press" policy. I never know when
I attend shows exactly what it is going to cost me, so I skip attending
shows there. I am on a very tight budget so I have to spend every
dollar carefully. I don't spend so many nights a week attending
cabaret shows, and so many hours a day writing about cabaret performers,
simply to get free drinks. I hope everyone understands that. I attend
shows I know I can afford in clubs where I feel welcome. It is that
simple.
In 12 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 2,500 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. 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.
Weather update: It is now 12:30 pm, and it has dropped to 30 degrees,
and sleet or freezing rain is hitting my window. Oh dear, I have to
get to the bank before 3:00 pm.
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.
I never got to send out that special message on Tuesday to all members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - so hopefully it will go out tomorrow.
Then I will include a summary of the letter in the Monday issue on
the 17th. The "working title" of the message is "... and that's what
it's all about!" Remember, only three more issues left in 2007 - Monday
the 17th, Thursday the 20th and a double-issue Wednesday the 26th.
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.
Well, the big hand is on the 12 and the little hand is on the 1, so
it is time to get this issue out. I was urged by some folks I shared
the DILLON'S story with not to discuss in this issue the rather dramatic
events of Monday evening, and I have read and reread this section
twice, deleting and editing here and there when I thought I was letting
too much emotion get into my writing. But a lot of cabaret is about
emotion, so I decided to write about the event anyway. I have decided
not to let the event discourage me, but rather to educate me. I am
not too old to learn new insights.
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.
IMPORTANT: 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.
*** Holiday-themed shows can be found on the special
holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
*** NEW YEAR'S EVE events and shows can be found on the special
NEW YEAR'S EVE page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewYearsEve2007.shtml
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR NEXT 7 DAYS - 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
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX TONIGHT WITH BARRY WILLIAMS
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, December
13th, Seth's guest is Barry Williams from THE BRADY BUNCH. Seth's
weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and
folks behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a
$10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover
go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
)! For details, see: http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox/
.
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEKEND
Combining utmost sophistication and high-end technology, THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) bridges a gap missing in the New York City music scene and nightlife.
Manager Lennie Watts brings the best as well as the newest in cabaret
entertainment to this new venue. See http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
for complete schedule of events.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
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/
).
*** Other Holiday-themed shows can be found on the
special holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
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 *** $5 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
13th, the featured comics include Michelle Buteau, The Turkey Lurkey
Dancers, Wendy Ho, The Apple Sisters, Brian Balthazar, Giulia Rozzi,
Derik Boik, Rich Mercier and Ms. Celine Dion. There is a $10 cover,
2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
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).
DAVID PELLEGRENE NO COVER CABARET FRIDAY AT UNCLE CHARLIE'S
Piano bar host, vocalist and recording artist David Pellegrene usually
holds a special "No Cover Cabaret" event on Thursday nights but due
to a schedule conflict, this week's event is on Friday December 14th
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 TBA. 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.
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.
DECEMBER BRINGS ROCK & ROLL TO VILLA PASCAL
VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown,
SA - Tel: 021-9752566 / 0825694147 - http://www.freewebs.com/villapascal
) presents their year-end house show "Let's Rock 'n Roll" on Friday
through Sunday, December 14th through 16th, Wednesday through Sunday,
December 19th through 23rd and Wednesday through Saturday, December
26th through 29th. "Let's Rock 'n Roll" is a nostalgic sing-a-long,
rocking & rolling tribute to the 60s, 70s and 80s, from flower power
to Bryan Adams and many more, presented by the Villa Pascal Band.
Showtime is 7:00 pm. Call for cover/minimum information.
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 15th
"BEN RAUCH IS HORACE VANDERVEER" IN FINAL SHOW SATURDAY
*** 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 one more performance - 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. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071221Rauch.shtml
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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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HOLE-O-MATIC FINAL 2007 SHOW 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 and final performance for 2007 is on Saturday December
15th at 7:30 pm. 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" on Saturday at 11:00 pm, December 15th
at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
). Tommy is once again teamed with his Musical Director, MAC & Bistro
Award Winner David Maiocco. Tommy performs live, not lip-synch, and
in this new show he'll be belting Garland's best-loved Holiday classics
like "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm", "White Christmas" and the
Christmas Song Judy made famous in the 1944 film Meet Me In St. Louis
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Also on the bill are Garland's
beloved classics like "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart", "After
You've Gone", "Rock-A-Bye Your Baby" and "Swanee." Tommy also performs
songs the legendary singer never got a chance to do like "Winter Wonderland",
"Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer", "It's Today" from Mame, and "Fifty
Percent" from Ballroom. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
*** Other Holiday-themed shows can be found on the
special holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.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 15st 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.
AN AFTERNOON OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS WITH HIGH TEA AT THE WHITEHALL
The Whitehall Hotel's 51st Teddy Bear Tea, Featuring the Illinois
State University Madrigal Singers will take place on Saturday, December
15th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at WHITEHALL LOUNGE (105 East Delaware Place,
Chicago, IL - 312-944-6300 - http://www.thewhitehallhotel.com/
). The Whitehall Club Room becomes a musical and visual celebration
of the Renaissance style of Merrie Old England where you can feast
on a traditional English High Tea while being serenaded by "Lords
and Ladies" in full Renaissance costume presenting holiday madrigals
and carols including The Twelve Days of Christmas, Carol if the Bells,
Silent Night, and many more. Santa will make a guest appearance and
give each child a complimentary Whitehall Teddy Bear Adults will receive
an Illinois State University Madrigal Holiday CD. Tickets are $25
(adults) and $12.50 (children) plus tax & gratuities.
*** Other Holiday-themed shows can be found on the
special holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
EILEEN FULTON'S HOLIDAY SHOW SATURDAY AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
Eileen Fulton brings her annual Holiday Show to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for one performances only on Saturday, December 15th at 5:00 pm.
Eileen Fulton is best known for being the first "Bad Girl" on television,
when she created the role of Lisa Miller on the CBS Soap Opera "As
The World Turns" in 1960. Her character was just scandalous enough
to attract huge audiences that loved to hate her. There is a $25 cover
plus a 2-beverage minimum.
*** Other Holiday-themed shows can be found on the
special holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 16th
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY FEATURES MUSIC OF BOBBY DARIN
On Sunday, December 16th, 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 Bobby Darin. Some of the songs from his career
that you will hear: "As Long As I'm Singing"; Pete Seeger's "Where
Have All The Flowers Gone?"; "If I Had My Druthers" in duet with Johnny
Mercer; of course, "Mack The Knife"; and "This Could Be The Start
Of Something Big." David will also have an in-studio interview with
Karen Mason, prior to her concert on December 22nd at PETER JAY SHARP
THEATER at SYMPHONY SPACE (Broadway at 95th Street - 212-864-5400
- http://www.symphonyspace.org/
). 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.
HOLIDAY SONGBOOK AT DONNELL SUNDAY DECEMBER 16TH
Arts & Artists at St. Paul's presents the third SONGBOOK show of the
2007-2008 Season at THE DONNELL LIBRARY THEATER (20 West 53rd Street,
NYC - http://www.nypl.org/branch/central/dlc/
) on Sunday December 16th at 2:30 pm. The show will be the annual
HOLIDAY SONGBOOK of the 2007 - 2008 Season featuring some fabulous
NEW HOLIDAY SONGS penned by some of New York's most vibrant writers
from The BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop. These songs will
be performed by a variety of exciting performing talents. Performers
include David Gross, Nick Dalton, Julia Dennis, Kathy Hart, Ritt Henn,
Gabrielle Lee, Florence Levitt, Kelly McCreary, Kathy Morath, Regina
O'Malley, Julie Reyburn, Danielle Rhodes, Robby Stamper, and others.
Songwriters represented include Andrew Abrams, Hal Ciampi, Andrew
Zachary Cohen, Michael L. Cooper, Frank Evans, Drew Fornarola, Phoebe
Geer, David Gross, Kathy Hart, Ritt Henn, Mark Janas, Nick Levin,
Peter Napolitano, John Prestianni, Robert Rokicki, James Scully, Steven
Silverstein, and Joan Ross Sorkin. The series is produced, directed,
and hosted by John F. Znidarsic. Admission is FREE and seating is
on a first come-first serve basis.
*** Other Holiday-themed shows can be found on the
special holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
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.
"AT THE RITZ!" ON RADIO NOW ON SUNDAYS 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 Sundays from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Producers
and hosts Jeffrey C. Williams and Lynn DiMenna announce a new, convenient
way to hear their weekly show, especially for folks outside of WVOF's
local listening area. Simply go to http://www.attheritz.org/
and in one click you can enjoy AT THE RITZ! streaming 24/7 anytime!
Sunday 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.
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 16th, host Adam Sank welcomes
an all-star lineup of show favorites, including Steve Hofstetter (Showtime's
"White Boyz in the Hood," Sirius Satellite Radio), Helen Hong (TLC's
"What Not to Wear"), Adam Lehman (Brew Ha Ha at Bar A) and Sharon
"Mama" Spell ("Let the Laughs Out" at Tony Lounge). 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!
MONDAY - DECEMBER 17th
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN DECEMBER 17th
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE is back every other Monday, with the next
this scheduled for this Monday, 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 for this week include Lisa Poulos, Chuck Schaeffer, AJ
Tyndale, Cari Kessler, Jerry Wichinsky, Tom Chiola, Gianine Teti,
Sonny James, Rosemary Shields, Ron Pae, Erica Rubine and more to be
announced! Only $10 cover/$10 minimum. Serving dinner, from 5:30 pm.
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.
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 19th
SANTA GOES BOATING AT THE TRIAD IN DECEMBER
"Santa Goes Boating" a Holiday Cabaret starring Robert Vest will be
presented on Wednesday December 19th and Sunday December 23rd at 7:00
pm at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - SmartTix: 212-868-4444
- http://www.Triadnyc.com/
). The past and present collide as this show centers on global warming,
a vacationing Santa Claus and Southern grown, Manhattan resident and
performer, Robert Vest. Mr. Vest is joined by pianist Jeff Caldwell.
There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
*** Other Holiday-themed shows can be found on the
special holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
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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*** Holiday-themed shows can be found on the special
holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
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. The Art of Cabaret
is an intensive workshop designed for performers who wish to explore
this time-honored medium. The faculty has been carefully assembled
to reflect the best that the art form has to offer in the areas of
performance, composition, direction and musical direction. A maximum
of 16 participants will study in small group sessions that meet twice
daily. Evenings will consist of special topic presentations by our
faculty and guests, the opportunity to see the renowned faculty perform
in concert and a visit to the local hot springs. The week-long intensive
will culminate in a public concert given by those participating in
the program. 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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2008 ASCAP/DISNEY MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP IN NEW YORK
The 2008 ASCAP/Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Workshop will be held
this spring at the ASCAP Building (1 Lincoln Plaza, 5th floor, NYC)
on Tuesday & Wednesday, March 18th & 19th; Wednesday & Thursday, March
26th & 27th and Monday & Tuesday, March 31st & April 1st. All sessions
will begin at 7:00 pm sharp. Composers are invited to submit the following
(Submissions will not be returned): a CD of four (4) songs with lyric
sheets; a brief description of each song as to its plot placement;
a brief synopsis of the musical; biographical information for each
composer, lyricist & book writer (Please include address/phone number/email).
Submissions should be sent to Michael A. Kerker ASCAP/Disney Musical
Theatre Workshop c/o ASCAP 7920 West Sunset Boulevard, Suite 300,
Los Angeles, CA 90046. NOTE: While this workshop is in New York, submissions
must go to the Los Angeles office. DEADLINE: Submissions must be received
at ASCAP by Friday, February 1, 2008. QUESTIONS: call 212-621-6264.
SIXTH ANNUAL CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCED
Erv Raible, Executive Director/Artistic Director has announced the
Sixth Annual Cabaret Conference at Yale University. The Cabaret Conference
at Yale University is being developed in conjunction with the Yale
School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater and several conference sessions
will be held in the facilities of the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory
Theater, including the recently opened New Theater. The conference
will be held July 25th through August 3rd, 2008, and is an internationally
focused, nine-day teaching program that offers an intensive look at
the art of cabaret performance technique, and trains professionals
for the live entertainment industry in the 21st century. The Great
American Songbook will be addressed and promoted in its entirety,
from its origins in the late 19th century through the classic pop
standards of the 1930s and 40s to today's contemporary cabaret, musical
theater, jazz and pop music. For information, including audition schedule
in a city near you go to http://www.thecabaretconferenceatyale.com/
.
IMPORTANT: 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.
*** Holiday-themed shows can be found on the special
holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
*** NEW YEAR'S EVE events and shows can be found on the special
NEW YEAR'S EVE page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewYearsEve2007.shtml
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 AT BROADWAY BABY BISTRO'S 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 at 7:00
pm 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. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071220Crosby.shtml
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LENNIE WATTS AT CABARET AT SAVOR IN HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS SERIES
St. Louis native son Lennie Watts will perform on Thursday & Friday,
December 20th & 21st at 8:30 pm at CABARET AT SAVOR (4356 Lindell,
St. Louis, MO - 314-531-0220 - http://www.Savor-stl.com/
) as part of their "St. Louis Comes Home For The Holidays." The four-time
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) Award winner brings his acclaimed
show "Celebrate Me Home," a gift-wrapped grab bag of songs and stories
that proves home really is where the heart is. From Barry Manilow
and Kenny Loggins to Rodgers and Hammerstein, Watts performs his wonderfully
funny, sharp and infectious pop-cabaret style to The Cabaret at Savor
for two nights only. Tickets are $25 plus $12 minimum. Dinner/show
packages available.
*** Other Holiday-themed shows can be found on the
special holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 21st
"CHRISTMASTIME IN THE CITY" WITH CHRIS BARRETT DECEMBER 21ST
Chris Barrett will perform from the piano a collection of holiday
and seasonally inspired songs AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd
Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for one night only, on Friday December 21st at 7:30 pm. Many of
the songs will have been written for the Broadway stage or introduced
in films. Along with some of the season's most memorable classics,
Chris will present lyrics from songs, not necessarily associated with
Christmas, that will affirm his belief on what should be the true
holiday spirit when it's "Christmastime In The City". There is a $15
cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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*** Other Holiday-themed shows can be found on the
special holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
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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*** Other Holiday-themed shows can be found on the
special holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
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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*** Other Holiday-themed shows can be found on the
special holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
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 day
with their families.
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 26th
MIDWEEK DOUBLE ISSUE NEWSLETTER SENT TODAY
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.
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*** Other Holiday-themed shows can be found on the
special holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
MONDAY - DECEMBER 31st
*** NEW YEAR'S EVE events and shows can be found on the special NEW
YEAR'S EVE page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewYearsEve2007.shtml
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!
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 2nd
MIDWEEK DOUBLE ISSUE NEWSLETTER SENT TODAY
FRIDAY - JANUARY 4th
TOM DICKINS AND GEMMA O'CONNOR ARE HAMMERED AND ENAMORED
Tom Dickins and Gemma O'Connor present the premier of their new show
HAMMERED AND ENAMORED at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South
Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/
) Friday through Sunday, January 4th through 6th with shows at 7:00
pm (6:00 pm Sunday). The show deals with the following themes: Ever
fallen in love with a complete stranger? Ever fallen in love with
a complete stranger and followed it up? Ever fallen in love with a
stranger, followed it up with some cute remark, find yourself in a
beautiful relationship which slowly turns into a millstone around
your neck and slowly sucks all the life out of you leaving you as
a shadow of your former self which struggles to find meaning in anything
and then slowly recovered? Ever done all of it in 24 hours? Tom and
Gemma have been there, and tell you all about it. Tickets are $20.
RUTH ROGERS-WRIGHT IN A DIVA OF A YEAR AT THE BUTTERFLY CLUB
A DIVA OF A YEAR starring Ruth Rogers-Wright with Mark Fitzgibbon
on piano will be presented at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street,
South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/
) Friday through Sunday, January 4th through 6th with shows at 9:00
pm (8:00 pm Sunday). The show is a review of Ruth Rogers-Wright's
2007, featuring Nina Simone, Billy Holliday, a girl called Dusky and
Ruth's songs written for various international projects including
a CD out next year on Tricky's new label. With anecdotes, dry martini
humour and smoke blue vocals Ruth will muse on her year as a diva
abroad and at home in the cabaret of life. Tickets are $25.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 5th
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.
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THURSDAY - JANUARY 10th
JUDY KUHN RETURNS "SERIOUS PLAYGROUND - THE SONGS OF LAURA NYRO"
Judy Kuhn, the acclaimed actress and singer, will bring her show "Serious
Playground - The Songs of Laura Nyro" back to New York in the new
year. Kuhn is currently starring on Broadway in the musical Les Miserables
and makes a cameo appearance in the current box office smash Enchanted.
After a sold-out run this fall, the show will be performed to the
IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
) on Thursdays at 7:00 pm from January 10th through 31st. The show
is based on her new CD of the same name, released this fall by Ghostlight
Records, the first-ever solo CD celebrating the pioneering singer-songwriter
of the 1960s and 70s, who would have turned 60 this fall. The CD was
produced by Music Director Jeffrey Klitz and Joel Moss, with Mr. Klitz
leading an eight-piece band. Kurt Deutsch and Ms. Kuhn serve as executive
producers. All shows have a $30 cover and a $10 minimum.
KAREN OBERLIN SINGS THE SONGS OF THE WIZARD OF WORDS
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Bistro Award-winning jazz-pop vocalist Karen Oberlin, an acclaimed
recording artist and 2007 Nightlife Award finalist for her recent
show, "Like Love; The Popular Songs of Andre Previn," brings a new
show to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for three Sundays in January. The show, "Yip Harburg's Songs of
Wit & Wisdom" will be presented on January 13th, 20th & 27th at 9:30
pm. Ms. Oberlin has loved Harburg's lyrics since she was a young girl.
Harburg was an artist of extraordinary personal courage and compassion.
In his lyrics, great humor, fantasy and serious social satire glow
together like hues of that rainbow, and "The Wizard of Words" highlights
his most poignant and delightful. Ms. Oberlin is joined by Tedd Firth,
Musical Director and Sean Smith on Bass. There is a $20 cover plus
a 2-beverage minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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).
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC080129Nitelife.shtml
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IMPORTANT: 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.
*** Holiday-themed shows can be found on the special
holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
*** NEW YEAR'S EVE events and shows can be found on the special
NEW YEAR'S EVE page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewYearsEve2007.shtml
REMINDER REGARDING CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE DISCOUNTS
To be eligible for a listing on the MEMBER DEALS page you must send
in your flier, press release and/or other promotional materials clearly
showing the discount offer. That information will be used as the basis
for the MEMBER DEALS page notice, as well as for the newsletter listing.
Please be sure to check with the venue where you are performing to
be sure that these discounts will be honored. Any member who is denied
a properly listed CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE discount should notify me
at once. I cannot guarantee that the discount will be honored, but
I can take steps to contact the parties involved and publish the facts
in the newsletter and remove the listing from the MEMBER DEALS page.
ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER AND ON THE WEBSITE
How do you get an item posted in the CABARET NEWS section of the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website and in the newsletter? It is really quite simple.
Just e-mail me a press release of at least four or
five paragraphs, giving the complete information on your show, CD
release or other cabaret related event. Include photos in jpg or
gif format if available. Please send me complete information - and
do not merely e-mail me a copy of your flier or a reference to a
website. By the way, I usually trim quotes from reviews from the
press releases I receive before using the item on my website or
in the newsletter, so don't count them when putting together the
four or more paragraphs. If you don't have a press release, just
click here: http://www.svhamstra.com/PressRelease1.shtml
and fill out the information as completely as possible - or use
the items asked for as a guide to the information I need.
Just send in your press release or listings request
in simple txt format if possible (the format I write these issues
in and use for the website), and send any photos as attachments,
not imbedded within the e-mail. And, please, please don't send,
instead of a press release, one of those e-mails with all those
annoying html links (with multi-columns, embedded photos, distracting
backgrounds, etc.) Do not send simply a .jpg of your post card.
Do not send us one of those "e-vite" things that require us to "click
to open" and lead to a web page somewhere. I never open them! The
more information the better - it is easier for me to trim the release
than to hunt and google websites for more information.
We usually run articles about 3 weeks before event
date if possible so it is wisest to send your release about 4 weeks
in advance. Because of the large number of items received, we can
only use news of event just once, so we try not to get too far ahead
in the news. There are a few exceptions to the "just once" rule:
++ If the event is advertised on the website it will
be repeated in each MONDAY issue of the newsletter
++ If the event offers a discount to members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE it will be included in the DISCOUNTS section of each
MID-WEEK issue of the newsletter.
++ Major benefits where ALL proceeds are given to
the charity named will be mentioned in every issue as well as major
cabaret events like cabaret festivals and galas.
++ We also include at least once each week those regular
(monthly, weekly, etc.) events with guests who change each performance,
like SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX, BOB EGAN'S MONDAY SHOWCASE and
the like.
IT'S TIME TO GO
Near the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise?
I realize that there is probably far more information here than you
might be able to digest in one reading, but please keep in mind that
for the performers mentioned, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is one of the
few publications that spread the word about their shows and performances.
To them, that item about their show is most important, and the fact
that every issue published is also posted on my website means another
place where they can be found by fans and search engines (Google,
etc.) alike.
One more reminder - all current memberships for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
expired on Thursday, July 5th 2007. You can renew (or get a new) membership
almost instantly on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.svhamstra.com/
), using a credit card. Just click on the button at the top of every
page of the website marked JOIN HERE. Or you can mail your check,
made out simply to Stu Hamstra to 676A Ninth Avenue #120, New York,
NY 10036. Memberships are available at several levels with varying
benefits. Basic membership (which can be upgraded at any time with
full credit) is $20 (SILVER). You membership dollars support the website,
the newsletter, the blog and other activities of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Support CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE as it promotes the art and artists
of cabaret.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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