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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #071205 - Monday, December
17, 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 Monday
December 25th or Monday January 1st. Instead 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.
HEADLINES OF NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN TONIGHT
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
WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW
PENNY FULLER, STEVE ROSS AND RITA GARDNER AT 59E59
HAVE "A VERY MARY CHRISTMAS" WITH MIMI IMFURST
BJ CROSBY AT BROADWAY BABY BISTRO'S OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING GALA
DAVID PELLEGRENE NO COVER CABARET THURSDAYS AT UNCLE CHARLIE'S
NO SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX THIS WEEK
MARCUS SIMEON'S CD RELEASE CONTINUES - TWO MORE DATES IN DECEMBER
"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 LAST TIME I FELT LIKE THIS ..." AT THE BEECHMAN
BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH TWO MORE SHOWS & NEW CD
EILEEN FULTON'S HOLIDAY SHOW SATURDAY AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
A TWO-PART HOLIDAY CABARET IN ASTORIA DECEMBER 23rd
JIM VAN SLYKE'S "OPEN ROAD" CD NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN iTUNES
JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS CD FEATURES SONGWRITERS AS SINGERS
CYNTHIA CRANE'S LIVE PERFORMANCE CD NOW AVAILABLE
HOLIDAY ALBUM BY JANET VILLAS NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES
"ART OF CABARET: MASTER CLASSES" FEATURE TOP CABARET NAMES
SIXTH ANNUAL CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCED
CYNTHIA CRANE & FRIENDS PRESENT POST-CHRISTMAS BENEFIT SHOW
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY AT MAMA'S WITH PIANO BAR STARS
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT DAVENPORT'S WITH HOLLIS RESNICK AND FRIENDS
ANTHONY COCHRAN MAKES HIS METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
KERRY POLITZER APPEARING AT GOOGIE'S LOUNGE
LORRIANA MARRO PERFORMS IN HOLLYWOOD JANUARY 5th
TERI RALSTON, HOME AGAIN AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
LINDA PEARSON IS WACKED! AT THE BUTTERFLY CLUB
KAREN OBERLIN SINGS THE SONGS OF THE WIZARD OF WORDS
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
CABARET SHOW & OPEN MIC TO BENEFIT BOSTON CABARET ORGANIZATION
PAT FITZPATRICK BRINGS ACCLAIMED SHOW TO CAPE COD IN JANUARY
BRUCE VILANCH TO HOST 2008 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS JANUARY 28th
LEGENDARY HOLLYWOOD ACTOR TONY MARTIN OPENS FEINSTEIN'S SEASON
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HERE & THERE
I usually start off the newsletter with a feature story - a "blockbuster"
show or event that I want to call special attention to - but so far
it hasn't arrived. So, it is 12:15 pm and I need to finish this newsletter
off and get it on its way. Actually, very few new news items have
come in over the past three or four days. I mentioned in the issue
last Thursday that my "news inbox" was empty of all items through
January 28 and now I extend that to news through the end of January.
I don't like to get too far ahead because under the new system, unless
you are running a banner ad, your item appears only once, and then
is added to the DIARY/DATEBOOK section. Show giving discounts to members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will still be published in the MIDWEEK issue,
usually published on Thursdays.
There was a time when I would scan the websites of
the various clubs and the use information found there to make up
items to add to the newsletter - but I no longer have time to do
that. If you wish your item to appear, it is best for you or your
publicist to send it in - as complete as possible. See the item
at the bottom of this issue to find out what information I need
to use your item. And once again, do not depend on the venue where
you will be performing to do your publicity for you. They mainly
provide this service to performances in which they have a vested
interest - in other words, performers that have been given a guarantee.
Even then, you or your publicist have to give them the necessary
information for their publicity work. There is no truth to the saying
"build a good show and they will come." There was an ad agency in
New Jersey when I was living there that had the following slogan
on their billboard: "Unseen, Untold Means Unsold."
Bring on the brimstone! Saturday night and into Sunday we experienced
a weird series of weather changes - snow, turning to freezing rain,
turning to rain, turning to drizzle and all followed by gusting winds
of up to 50 mph. There are several tall apartment buildings around
be, and I would imagine (though I didn't dare go out there) that between
the buildings the wind gusts were even greater. In fact late in the
evening there was a crew working a few buildings over clearing up
debris that had blown off the scaffolding on the side of a building
undergoing re-pointing.
The combination of low finances at the beginning of
the week and bad weather at the end of the week meant I had a lot
of time on my hands to do some catchup. Between the computer needing
repair, and two very special projects, I noticed that I had not
added a single details news item to the website in nearly three
weeks! The newsletters all went out on time, and I was able to keep
the DIARY/DATEBOOK updated each day, and even built a special page
for Holiday Themed shows and New Year's Eve events. So, over the
past four days or so I was able to add 16 news items that we long
overdue to be added. I have four more old ones to add (they have
already been mentioned in the newsletters and added to the DIARY/DATEBOOK)
and 3 more brand new ones to add today. I really felt good to get
that work out of the way.
At the same time I was finally able to get that special letter out
to members and some former members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE written
and sent - I have, as promised, included a copy of the letter below.
Interestingly, since the letter went out (on Saturday afternoon) I
already received 5 e-mails from folks out there with stories similar
to the ones included in the letter. And after I sent it out, I myself
thought of another bunch I could have - and probably should have -
included. I am constantly amazed (and gratified) by the different
ways that CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE touches the lives of its subscribers
and readers.
Before the end of the year comes, and I forget to do this, I have
some special thank-you's to include. I was reminded of this when I
put David Pellegrene's new SUPER SIDE-BAR ad on the website this morning.
It involves actually changing nearly 2000 web pages, and then uploading
them to the web server. Don't worry, the job is mostly automated -
it just means I have to wait to do anything else on the computer while
it is happening. David has been a great supporter of the website and
the newsletter with his ads, and I want to send a special thanks.
There are several more folks who have been great supporters
as well - Jamie deRoy, Marcus Simeone and THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
have all run banner ads on the website for the entire year 2007
(Jamie has run a banner ad continuously since the website began!)
Another strong supporter has been Siegel Presents - Scott & Barbara
Siegel, who will start running their banner for the 2008 Nightlife
Awards at the beginning of the year. Thanks one and all.
Someone complained in an e-mail the other day that
I seem to write a lot and often about these folks and several others
who have run banners this year. I offer no apology. I am not wealthy
by any means - this publication and website are not funded by an
organization or corporation. CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is entirely
supported by membership donations and website advertising.
Regarding the 2008 Nightlife Awards, I am honored once again to have
been chosen as a "judge" in the Cabaret division. The big event will
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.
For reasons I will discuss in a future issue, a Nightlife Award has
become the premier live entertainment award presented in this town.
I hope everyone who is able to make this year's show has ordered their
tickets by now - it is less than 5 weeks away and the best seats will
soon be sold out.
I forgot to mention something about the other great
Siegel Presents show that I enjoy so much - the Broadway Unplugged
show that Daniel and I attended a while back. I ordered my tickets
quite late (the Saturday before the Monday event) and I need to
be seated on an aisle where I can stretch my left leg from time
to time - all because of that accident I had. So I was happy to
get such a seat the night of the show - but in row "P" - about 2
rows from the back of the hall on the mail floor (I guess they call
that "in the Orchestra"). No microphones, seated almost in the last
row, under the overhang of the balcony. Amazingly, the sound was
almost as clear - if not as clear - as the times in the past when
I was seated in row F or G! There is something about this 1500 seat
concert space that is unique and incredible!
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 15 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. 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 get two or three CDs in the mail each week - and now that my computer
is working up to snuff again, and I have been able to rendezvous with
Trudi Mann who found my iPod shuffle which I left at BUTTERFIELD 8
when attending Carolyn Lee Jones' show many months ago, I always load
one or two CDs before I leave the house to enjoy on the bus or subway.
Many times I forget which recording I am carrying - the shuffle has
no screen to display the description of the song.
Last night I was taken aback by such a beautiful voice
and such a clearly professional performance, I had to double check
when I returned home as to who I was listening to. The CD was Linda
Ciofalo's "Sun Set," which I had received just a few days earlier.
Everything about this recording is so perfect - the vocals, the
songs, the arrangements and the band. You can snag yourself a copy
on her website (http://www.lindaciofalo.com/music.htm
) or at Amazon.com, CDBaby.com or via iTunes. Normally I delete
the CDs I have listened to and add new ones each morning, but this
particular CD is traveling with me for a second day - I want to
find one track to keep on the shuffle along with the two other songs
I keep with me all the time: DC Anderson's "i am still" and Marcus
Simeone's rendition of "Alone Again."
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.
The following is from a special e-mail sent over the weekend to current
and former members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and reprinted here as
promised.
... and that's what it's all about!
A frantic Marian Heller sends me an e-mail from Seattle
- she is from NYC and has been hired to perform there the next day,
but her musical director, who was supposed to fly in from NYC, had
to cancel out at the last minute and she is totally at a loss as
to what to do. CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE has a long time member and
performer friend living in Seattle who goes by one name - Arnaldo.
He gets the frantic forwarded e-mail, and posts a message on his
local cabaret performers' bulletin board. Within a few hours Marian
is rehearsing with her new accompanist. The show goes on. The audience
is thrilled. The booking is "saved."
Singer/pianist/seafarer Sammy Goldstein, a CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE charter member, is off on another cruise ship job
- this series of cruises will continue until March 2, 2009. The
itinerary reads like a bookshelf of FODOR Travel Guide Books - Diamond
Princess (Hawaii), November 18, 2007 - January 2, 2008; Royal Princess
(Amazon River / South America) January 7 - March 3, 2008; Pacific
Princess (China, Southeast Asia, India, Egypt, the Mediterranean,
England), March 15 - June 1, 2008; Emerald Princess (Greek Isles
& the Mediterranean), June 2 - July 2, 2008; Diamond Princess (Alaska,
Russia, Southeast Asia, China, Australia), September 6 - November
23, 2008; Star Princess (Southeast Asia, China), December 8, 2008
- March 2, 2009. Great work if you can get it! The work is rewarding
and seeing the world is wonderful, but he'll miss all the happenings
in Manhattan. But CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE keeps him up to date.
Singer/recording artist Marilyn Harris moves to Phoenix
from California. She misses cabaret and jazz clubs so she and a
friend start an open-mic series on Wednesday nights, and she writes
to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to get the word out. A few months later
Judy Roberts moves from Chicago to Arizona as well. She's doing
her debut show there ("Santa Babies") on the 20th of December. Folks
all over the world read about both events in CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Annie Hughes moved to Wisconsin a few years back -
but you can take the gal miles away from cabaret, but you can't
get cabaret out of the gal. She returns to NYC to perform once or
twice a year, and runs a banner ad on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website to let all her friends and fans know about the show, and
sells out each time. Now she is bringing cabaret to her part of
Wisconsin! She books a local restored "opera house" for two nights,
lets the world know about it via CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, sells out
the first night (300 seats) and enjoys standing ovations and 2 encores.
A huge snow storm arrives the next morning and the house is smaller
the second night (still over 50) and gets another standing ovation.
She writes; "This is a great pre-cursor to the possibility of a
summer series, like the Brownville Concert Series, here in Wisconsin.
I'll keep you apprised of our fund-raising efforts."
Vocalist Alice Frazier is performed last Saturday
night in Erie, PA - it was her annual holiday show. She travels
several times a year (a 5-hour trip each way) to attend cabaret
shows in NYC and regularly puts on shows of her own. She lets her
friends, both in NYC and western PA know about her shows through
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. And she keeps in touch with cabaret all
over the world through our newsletters and website.
Charter member Joey Nigro-Nilsen lives in the Syracuse,
NY (not a hotbed of cabaret activity) and she and her husband have
been performing in the upstate NY area for several years - mostly
pleasing the audiences there with pop and country songs. But they
discovered that by injecting into their sets a cabaret/"Great American
Songbook" tune from time to time, folks began to take a real interest
in Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer and Noel Coward songs. A full cabaret
show is in the works. For them, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is a window
to the world of cabaret. The musical pair even recorded a "demo"
of "His Eye Is On the Sparrow" especially for me to show their appreciation.
Denise Whittier lives in Dover, NH - far away from
the "big city lights" yet not so far as to keep her from performing
and introducing cabaret to folks in the Granite State. Like Alice,
Joey, Annie and Marilyn (and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE) she spreads
the news, supports the artists in the area, and demonstrates to
all that cabaret is alive and well, and not just living in NYC.
I could go on - Lori Hafer and her musical family,
in Florida; Shari Upbin and Sandi Durell, bringing their "Divas"
show to Florida, too; Francesca Amari in Grand Rapids, MI; Sharlan
Douglas in the Detroit MI area; Jay Kerr, who has opened a cabaret
venue in upstate Salem NY (as they say, he liked the place and bought
the place); the late Barbara Good, who helped the folks in Wheeling,
W. Va. appreciate the art of cabaret for over 20 years, virtually
single handed; Kit Lo, in the Air Force, stationed at the top of
the US-48 in Minot, ND who reads about his performing friends back
home via the newsletter; Laura Ainsworth, Thomas Grounds, Hector
Garcia, Carolyn Lee Jones, Ken Slavin, Debbie Boily and others -
all living in Texas and keeping cabaret alive in the Lone Star State;
all keeping in touch via CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
He is from the world of opera, but Mike Blaney also
produces and performs in cabaret events in Washington DC and, along
with other members of the DC Cabaret Network, promotes the art of
cabaret in the nation's capitol. Now, for the first time in years,
a new cabaret venue has opened in town, giving Mike and dozens of
other performers in the area a true cabaret room to host their shows.
And folks all over the world hear about it in CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
He's had to move quickly out of two venues in the
past few years, but Bob Egan presses on in the New Hope, PA area,
bringing cabaret opportunities to folks in the area, keeping the
art alive, as are Paul L Martin in London and Carolyn Wehner in
Milwaukee. All get much of their cabaret news and are able to get
their own news published via CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
I've started a list I probably can never finish -
every time I think of another name it reminds me of two more. The
cabaret organizations in Boston, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles,
Grand Rapids, Texas, Seattle, and elsewhere; the cabaret workshops
at YALE, in Colorado, in NYC & Long Island, in San Francisco, St.
Louis, Chicago and more; the cabaret festivals and galas; from Australia
to South Africa to London; from West Coast to East Coast; from Florida
to Maine; from Chicago to New Orleans; CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE reaches
out to them all - and relays the news from one to the other. There
is even a reader in Brazil and another in Japan!
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is at the mid-point of its
18th year of spreading the news of the art and the artists of cabaret.
We are on the brink of setting a record for memberships (today we
are at 415 - in our best year ever we counted 427 memberships).
We passed the 2,500 mark of newsletter subscribers for the first
time a few weeks back - sent twice a week all over the world. The
website now has 6,200 pages of news, views and reviews - we are
now adding about 1000 pages a year. Daily visitors to the website
- currently around 6000 - continue to increase. Two celebrated cabaret
writers - John Hoglund in NYC and Carla Gordon in Chicago are regular
contributors. If we can afford it, another one or two will be added
in 2008.
You see, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is not after the accolades
and awards. Its not after "power" and "influence." CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE is dedicated simply to providing and communicating the news
of cabaret, so that folks in Hawaii can be encouraged and inspired
by the folks in Boston; a performer "going it alone" in Seattle
can read about that lady in New Hampshire; the gal in Wisconsin
can let her friends in NYC know what's happening in her state besides
cheese & sausage.
And all of this is possible, and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
can only grow larger and continue to exist and grow, because of
you - our members and advertisers who supply the necessary funding
and the wonderful performers, subscribers and readers who make it
all worth doing. It gets more expensive each year, the bank account
runs dry from time to time, but amazingly an "angel" always seems
to come through to support the work - usually by complete surprise.
Thanks once more for your readership, your memberships,
your advertising payments and your encouraging support. In this
holiday season the world pauses to reflect on the old and look forward
to the new - pausing for that fraction of a second that separates
2007 from 2008. Our goal in 2008 is the same as it has always been,
for over 17 years: to promote the art, and the artists, of this
most unique of art forms. If you are not yet a member, we're hoping
you will join us in this crusade this year.
... and that's what it's all about!
There are only two 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 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 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.
MONDAY - DECEMBER 17th
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 ***
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN TONIGHT
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.
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. The club will have it's official Grand
Opening on Thursday, December 20th starting at 7:00 pm in the SONGBOOK
THEATER featuring BJ Crosby and special guest Darius deHaas, followed
by a reception after the show in the PIANO LOUNGE. For full schedule
and more information, see http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
..
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
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
WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW
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 on December 19th, the 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.
PENNY FULLER, STEVE ROSS AND RITA GARDNER AT 59E59
59E59 THEATERS (59 East 59th Street, NYC - 212-279-4200 - http://www.59e59.org/
) glitters during the final weeks of December with the return of the
festive Holiday favorite The Park Avenue Whirl featuring acclaimed
Broadway star Penny Fuller, New York cabaret favorite Steve Ross and
Off-Broadway darling Rita Gardner. The Park Avenue Whirl mixes Broadway
and Off-Broadway musical favorites with enchanting Holiday songs.
The series begins on Wednesday, December 19th for a limited engagement
through Sunday, December 30th. Please note, there is no performance
on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th. The performance schedule
is Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 3:00 pm.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC59E59.shtml
HAVE "A VERY MARY CHRISTMAS" WITH MIMI IMFURST
"A Very Mary Christmas" featuring emerging drag star Mimi Imfurst
will present a newly updated version of her controversial (and sold
out) 2006 show A VERY MARY CHRISTMAS. Conceived and delivered by writer/performer
Mimi Imfurst and composer/lyricist/arranger Mike Pettry (winner of
the 2007 Jonathan Larson and Fredrick Loewe Awards), performances
begin Wednesday, December 19th at 9:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343
West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
). Additional shows are scheduled for Saturday December 22nd at 11:00
pm, Sunday December 23rd at 9:00 pm and Sunday December 30th at 9:00
pm. The show is directed by Braden Chapman. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071230Mary.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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DAVID PELLEGRENE NO COVER CABARET THURSDAYS AT UNCLE CHARLIE'S
Piano bar host, vocalist and recording artist David Pellegrene holds
a special "No Cover Cabaret" event on Thursday nights, at 8:00 pm,
after which there is open-mic piano-bar until whenever at UNCLE CHARLIE'S
(139 East 45th Street 2nd Floor, NYC - 212-661-9097 - http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
). Each week a performer is spotlighted - many new to the cabaret
scene. 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. He can also be found at THE TOWNHOUSE OF NYC (236 East 58th
Street, NYC - 212-754-4649 - http://www.townhouseny.com/
) on Mondays through Wednesdays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. His acclaimed
debut CD "At Your Request" is available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/pellegrene
.
*** SUPER SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
NO SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX THIS WEEK
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. The show has been
cancelled for this coming Thursday, December 20th. 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/
.
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 21st
MARCUS SIMEON'S CD RELEASE CONTINUES - TWO MORE 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 two more 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 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. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071228Marcus.shtml
*** OUR CHAT BOARD SPONSOR THIS WEEK ***
"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. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071221Barrett.shtml
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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. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071221Lorin.shtml
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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 LAST TIME I FELT LIKE THIS ..." AT THE BEECHMAN
The Last Time I Felt Like This ... A "Seeks Out The Tunes" Duo Cabaret
will be performed at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407
West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Friday December 21st at 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 23rd at
4:00 pm. The show stars Anthony Santelmo Jr. and Valerie diLorenzo.
Musical director is Barry Levitt. The show is a unique combination
of tunes both familiar and not from Film, Broadway and the popular
songbook. Anthony Santelmo Jr., a 2007 MAC Nominee for Male Vocalist,
joins his talents with Valerie diLorenzo, a presence in the Westchester
Theatre scene. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 22nd
BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH TWO MORE SHOWS & NEW CD
The incomparable Baby Jane Dexter returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for two more Saturday night shows in December - on the 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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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 more performance on Saturday, December 22nd 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.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 23rd
A TWO-PART HOLIDAY CABARET IN ASTORIA DECEMBER 23rd
Singer/songwriter Gary Negbaur (with special guest vocalist Yvette
Negbaur) will present a two-part Holiday Cabaret at WALTZ-ASTORIA
(23-14 Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria, NY - 718-956-8752 - http://waltz-astoria.com/
) on Sunday, December 23rd, starting at 8:00 pm. Cabaret singer Brianne
Mai will open the show and then Yvette and Gary will perform, starting
around 9:00 pm. Gary is a pianist/singer/songwriter from New York
City. His shows feature his original songs combined with unforgettable
standards. There is a$10 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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CYNTHIA CRANE'S LIVE PERFORMANCE CD NOW AVAILABLE
Saloon-singer/story-teller Cynthia Crane mulls over life, love and
wrestles with the difficulties of watching life get old while she
remains eternally 27, "over and over and over again" on her latest
CD "If I Knew Now (what I knew then)". The CD, recorded live, is loaded
with with wry, witty songs - great melodies and smart lyrics by Jay
Leonhart and Dave Frishberg - plus a pastiche including Harold Arlen,
Stephen Sondheim, Johnny Mandel, John Wallowitch, Lew Spence, Clark
Gesner and Frank Loesser. Officially released at THE BARNES & NOBLE
BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC) in NYC in late October,
the CD is available at the store and also available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/crane6
HOLIDAY ALBUM BY JANET VILLAS NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES
In her album "Christmas Card," soprano Janet Villas, a long time member
of the New York City Opera, and New York Mets anthem soloist turns
her attention to her two other favorite genres: Christmas music and
jazz. Janet has sung for thousands during past Christmas seasons with
cabaret shows, school events and church solos. She wrote a jazzy Christmas
show and performed it at Oakeside Cultural Center in 2005. Since the
show went well, during the hottest weeks of July and August of 2006,
Janet found some of the hottest jazz musicians in New York and created
this very cool Christmas CD, "Christmas Card." The CD is available
on CDBaby and is now also available for download on iTunes.
*** SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
CABARET PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING NEWS
"ART OF CABARET: MASTER CLASSES" FEATURE TOP CABARET NAMES
THE PERRY-MANSFIELD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL & CAMP (40755 RCR 36 Steamboat
Springs, CO - 970-879-7125 - http://www.perry-mansfield.org/ad_cab.html
) is pleased to announce the return of their master faculty to this
summer's The Art of Cabaret: Master Classes in Song Performance (August
18th to 25th). Masters include Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason, Shelly
Markham, Christopher Denny and Barry Kleinbort. Auditions will be
held this spring in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles starting on
February 14th in NYC. Full details and application procedures can
be found on the website.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
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/
.
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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
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.
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 Monday
December 25th or Monday January 1st. Instead 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 and piano bars are closed so that employees can
spend Christmas day with their families.
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 26th
MIDWEEK DOUBLE ISSUE NEWSLETTER SENT TODAY
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.
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR DECEMBER 30th 2007 - JANUARY 6th 2008
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
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.
SPECIAL TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS REGARDING NEWSLETTER SCHEDULE CHANGE
Since New Year's Eve falls on Monday this year, there will be no CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE newsletters sent on Monday January 1st. Instead special
MIDWEEK DOUBLE ISSUES will be sent on Wednesday the 2nd of January
2008. The following week we will resume our regular twice-weekly schedule
on Mondays and Thursdays.
MONDAY - DECEMBER 31st
NEW YEAR'S EVE - NO NEWSLETTER TODAY
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY AT MAMA'S WITH PIANO BAR STARS
The owners, management and staff of DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th
Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) invite everyone to join them on Monday night, December 31st for
a very special NEW YEAR'S EVE Celebration, starring many of the clubs
piano bar entertainer favorites including George Sanders, Colette
Hawley, Michael Isaacs, Sean Bernardi, Kenny Davidson & many more.
There will be Party Favors and a Champagne Toast at Midnight. The
Party Starts at 9:00 pm and goes until whenever! Reservations are
highly recommended and can be made by phone any day of the week after
4:00 pm. There is a $20 cover charge (2 drink minimum applies). RESERVATIONS
ARE BEING TAKEN FOR THIS PIANO BAR EVENT ONLY - no reservations will
be taken for any other piano bar events.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT DAVENPORT'S WITH HOLLIS RESNICK AND FRIENDS
You can join Chicago stage legend Hollis Resnick and friends for a
host of new tunes to ring in the New Year on Monday December 31st
at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830
- http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) with two shows, at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. It will be "An All-New New Year's"
show with Rick Snyder on piano & Tom Mendel on bass. Reservations
are highly recommended. There is a $28 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 1st
NEW YEAR'S DAY - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Most cabaret rooms and some piano bars closed so that employees can
recover from the New Year's Eve parties.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 2nd
MIDWEEK DOUBLE ISSUE NEWSLETTER SENT TODAY
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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KERRY POLITZER APPEARING AT GOOGIE'S LOUNGE
Pianist/songwriter Kerry Politzer will be playing a set of original,
jazz-influenced from her new CD, "You Took Me In" at GOOGIE'S LOUNGE
ABOVE THE LIVING ROOM (154 Ludlow Street, NYC - 212-533-7235 http://www.livingroomny.com/googies.html
) on Saturday, January 5th at 7:30 pm. She will be accompanied by
guitarist James Adamo. There is no cover charge. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC080105Politzer.shtml
LORRIANA MARRO PERFORMS IN HOLLYWOOD JANUARY 5th
Lorraina Marro and the Dale Alexander Trio will present an evening
of jazz & blues (including favorites by Oleta Adams, Alan & Marilyn
Bergman, Ann Hampton Callaway, Sam Cooke, Duke Ellington & Bill Withers)
at the HOLLYWOOD STUDIO BAR & GRILL (6122 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood,
CA - 323-466-9917) on Saturday, January 5th at 8:00 pm. She will also
be performing selections from her latest CD "You Must Believe in Spring".
There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink (or dinner) minimum.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR JANUARY 7th AND BEYOND FOR A MORE COMPLETE
LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
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.
MONDAY - JANUARY 7th
TERI RALSTON, HOME AGAIN AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Teri Ralston is once again at home ... in New York City - and celebrating
the New Year with her show "Teri Ralston, Home Again" for two performances
at the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Monday, January 7th and Sunday, January 13th, both shows at 7:00
pm. Teri spent her formative years creating roles in the original
casts of Company, A Little Night Music, The Baker's Wife and Home
Again (a little known Cy Coleman musical). She celebrates her return
to New York with a new club act featuring her share of Stephen Sondheim's
songs, songs she has created, songs from favorite roles and some wonderful
original material - joined by musical director Shelly Markham and
her long time Company friend Pamela Myers. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC080113Ralston.shtml
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 9th
LINDA PEARSON IS WACKED! AT THE BUTTERFLY CLUB
THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000
- http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/
) would like to apologize in advance for the appearance of Linda Pearson
on Wednesday through Sunday, January 9th through 13th at 7:00 pm (6:00
pm Sunday). This has been a direct result of encouragement - something
that her mother warned us about. Having many years ago won Red Faces
on Hey Hey It's Saturday with her bassoon playing ballerina act, she
now feels entitled to entertain with a variety of ridiculous and embarrassing
musical numbers (some involving animals). This is a life-time of music
education gone to waste by a person simply unable to behave. Attendance
will only encourage her and you've been warned about that! Tickets
are $20.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 13th
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
FRIDAY - JANUARY 18th
CABARET SHOW & OPEN MIC TO BENEFIT BOSTON CABARET ORGANIZATION
On Friday, January 18th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, John Abernathy will
present a cabaret performance followed by an open mic set at CAMBRIDGE
CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION (56 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-547-6789
- Ext. 1 - http://www.ccae.org/
) to benefit BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
). He will be accompanied by Tom LaMark at the piano. The evening
will feature the wonderful melodies of Hoagy Carmichael including
"Georgia on my Mind", "Heart and Soul", "Skylark", "Stardust", "In
the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening" and many more. Those attending
are invited to take their music along and take part in the open mic
portion of the event. Call for cover/minimum information.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 26th
PAT FITZPATRICK BRINGS ACCLAIMED SHOW TO CAPE COD IN JANUARY
Patricia Fitzpatrick brings her acclaimed show "Single, Again - and
this time it's not my fault!" to Cape Cod's THE ORLEANS INN (Route
6 A, Orleans, MA - 508-255-2222 - http://www.orleansinn.com/
) for one night only on Saturday January 26th at 8:00 pm. She is joined
on stage by Brian Patton, her musical director and arranger. Pat premiered
this show in November at NYC's famed DON'T TELL MAMA to rave reviews.
The show is a poignant, yet funny look at an 'older woman' looking
to re=enter the world of dating after three years of being a widow.
It features "music you know, presented in a new way." Cover is $20
per person ($35 per couple) with no minimum.
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
TUESDAY - JANUARY 29th
LEGENDARY HOLLYWOOD ACTOR TONY MARTIN OPENS FEINSTEIN'S SEASON
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095
- http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) will open their 2008 season with return of Hollywood legend Tony
Martin from January 29th through February 2nd. After two sold-out
shows this fall, the 95 year old singer and actor will once again
perform songs from his career like "Begin the Beguine," "Let's Face
the Music and Dance," "You Stepped Out of A Dream" and "A Foggy Day."
He also tells stories of his days in Hollywood performing alongside
such iconic names such as Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Rita Hayworth,
Judy Garland, Lana Turner and his wife Cyd Charisse. Call for cover/minimum
information.
ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER, BLOG AND WEBSITES
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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.
IT'S TIME TO GO
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in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
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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
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With this issue I have completely covered all the press and news released
received to date concerning events through January - if your item
hasn't appeared please resend. Don't forget - no issue on Mondays
December 24th and 31st because of the holidays.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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