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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #071206 - Thursday,
December 20, 2007
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
SPECIAL INVITATION TO OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING GALA OF BROADWAY BABY
John Hoglund, who writes the AFTER DARK column for CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE, has also been serving as a consultant for 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. He asked if I could
forward to all subscribers of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE a special invitation
to join him and Don Schaffer, who is booking the cabaret shows, and
Al Martin, owner of the cabaret/comedy club complex, to the venue's
"official" grand opening gala tonight, December 20th at 7:00 pm in
the SONGBOOK THEATER.
The show will feature extraordinary singer and Tony
nominee ("Smokey Joe's Cafe'") BJ Crosby, along with very special
guest Darius De Haas. They will both perform in this 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.
Darius De Haas has appeared on Broadway in "Kiss of the Spider Woman"
and "Rent" and in numerous other musical theater productions.
There will be a $25 Music Charge and a $15 Food/Drink
minimum. There is a convenient parking lot located across the street.
Reservations are very important - please call 212-757-5808. For
details, see http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC071220Crosby.shtml
After the show, you are invited to join BJ, Darius
and the others appearing in the show in the soon-to-be opened BROADWAY
BABY PIANO LOUNGE for a grand opening reception - including champagne
and refreshments.
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO IS A BANNER ADVERTISER ON CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE!
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
SPECIAL INVITATION TO OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING GALA OF BROADWAY BABY
NO SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX TONIGHT
DAVID PELLEGRENE NO COVER CABARET TONIGHT AT UNCLE CHARLIE'S
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEKEND
THREE CAT THURSDAYS FEATURES LIFE IS A SONG
ON THE ROCKS WITH DANNY LEARY TONIGHT AT THE DUPLEX
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
MARCUS SIMEON'S CD RELEASE CONTINUES NEXT TWO FRIDAY NIGHTS
"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
BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY WILL BE "DARK" THIS FRIDAY
PIANO MUSIC ON HARVARD SQUARE ON FRIDAY NIGHTS
BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH TWO MORE SHOWS IN DECEMBER
PEGGY LEE TRIBUTE IN CHICAGO DECEMBER 22ND
POOLE PARTY IN 10TH YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS ON SATURDAY *** MEMBER
DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY FEATURES ANNUAL HOLIDAY BROADCAST
TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY
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
MITCH KAHN OPENS AT JOSEPH'S ON THE WATER IN FLORIDA ON CHRISTMAS
AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC FEATURES BEANTOWN BOUND AS GUESTS
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
SIXTH ANNUAL CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCED
CYNTHIA CRANE & FRIENDS PRESENT CHRISTMAS BENEFIT SHOW
ARLENE BARDELLE AT GREEN DOLPHIN STREET DECEMBER 27th
NATALIE DOUGLAS' ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW AT THE DUPLEX
BOOTH & PAT AT DON'T TELL MAMA TWO FRIDAYS IN JANUARY
ANTHONY COCHRAN MAKES HIS METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
JUDI SILVANO'S WOMEN'S WORK QUARTET AT KITANO
KAREN OBERLIN SINGS THE SONGS OF THE WIZARD OF WORDS
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING SATURDAY JANUARY 12th
"NO REGRETS: THE REMARKABLE BARB JUNGR" IN JANUARY
MARK MURPHY AT BIRDLAND IN JANUARY
CABARET SHOW & OPEN MIC TO BENEFIT BOSTON CABARET ORGANIZATION
BRUCE VILANCH TO HOST 2008 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS JANUARY 28th
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
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HERE & THERE
Before I forget and get into real trouble for forgetting, I want to
extend a happy birthday to Maryann Lopinto - the actual date is this
Saturday, December 22nd. Maryann is a tireless volunteer and often
works behind the scenes at charity events and benefits - or else can
be found "in front of the scenes," photographing cabaret and theater
events for various publications and websites. She also probably owns
a "playbill" from every show ever produced on or off Broadway and
she has them because she has attended all of them.
Also, before I forget, I want to wish Merry Christmas and happy holidays
to everyone out there reading this issue or visiting the website.
Our holiday decorations have been up on the website since around the
1st of December, and this year we finally were able to include falling
snow - not static snow - in the background of nearly all the pages.
For those readers/visitors south of the equator in South America,
South Africa and Australia, who are in the midst of summer right now,
check it out - it might help you feel a little cooler.
Thanksgiving was a time to say thank-you, and Christmas is a time
to show thank-you by gift-giving. From the busy sidewalks and department
stores I have walked through in the past week, gift-giving is pretty
popular this year. I understand that the Macy's Department Stores
are actually staying open 24 hours a day until Monday the 24th. I
wonder if Santa will be there 24 hours as well, taking requests? Who
will be minding the workshops?
Looking for that special CD to give as a last minute 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
few more to add this week, so check the list often. Just click on
the button at the top of every page marked CABARET CDs.
Congratulations to BROADWAY BABY BISTRO on their official "Grand Opening
Gala" tonight starting at 7:00 pm with a special cabaret show featuring
BJ Crosby with guest Darius deHaas. The club apparently has a goal
of "putting the fun back into cabaret" - imagine White Castle Hamburgers,
Junior's Cheesecake and Nathan's Hot Dogs are on the snack menu, along
with lots of other fun stuff!
Owner Al Martin, cabaret booking manager Don Schaffer
and consultant John Hoglund have been working night and day getting
this place prepared for the opening tonight - and doing it while
comedy and cabaret acts are going on 7 nights a week without interruption.
Cabaret performances actually began mid-November, with the opening
of OUR SINATRA, which plays several nights and matinees a week in
the 170-seat SONGBOOK THEATER. By now all the little kinks and unexpected
problems seem to have been solved and corrected.
I hope to get a chance to interview John, Al and/or
Don tonight after the show at the reception following in the PIANO
LOUNGE - which I am told will be operating as a full-fledged piano
bar soon.
I read an article on the internet the other day that said that over
95% of e-mails sent each day are "spam" - and I believe it. This is
apparently a vast increase over last year - and I believe that too.
I "shut down" last night around 12:30 am - and when I "opened the
store" at 6:45 am this morning there were 9 actual and over 900 spam
messages to be dealt with. And, as usual, among the messages that
were defined by my filters as spam, there was one message that had
a cabaret question. That's the reason I sift through them all before
deleting. Remember, if you are a subscriber, and use the same e-mail
address when sending me something, you will not be blocked by the
filter.
In the same way, 90% of the messages posted on the
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE message board are spam - you never see them
because no messages are displayed without manual approval, but if
you look at the message numbers at the end of each message title,
you will note the missing numbers between messages. The board fills
up several times a day - there is room for about 40 new messages,
and several times I clear all the bad ones only to discover that
10 minutes later the board is filled again! What a wast of time
for both spamer and spamee!
In just a few days it will be Christmas - and I need just 13 more
folks to join as members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to reach my goal
of 430 members and break the membership record set in 2004 of 427
members. If you have not joined or re-joined for the 2007-2008 membership
year, I hope you will do so before the weekend. 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.
It just doesn't seem like it is really Christmas for some reason this
year. Of course well all miss the late D.J. Bradley's annual Christmas
show. But there are other holiday shows I miss as well - "Miracle
on 46th Street" (or other similar streets this show was named after
depending on where it played in a particular year) with Mary Foster
Conklin, Phillis Pastore and John McMahon - the trio would sing portions
of all the traditional TV Christmas specials. Michael Holland and
Karen Mack used to to a version of their medley packed Gashole shows
called "Gasholy Night." Not this year. Carolyn Montgomery doesn't
seem to be "Christmas Carolyn" this year, always a great annual treat
featuring a bevy of "Carolyners." Sue Matsuki and Edd Clark reprised
their Christmas show of last year - while promoting their fun CD of
last year's show. That's the only holiday show I've been to this year.
There are a whole bunch available here in NYC in the
next few days - UPTOWN EXPRESS performs their holiday show tonight
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM, and Chris Barrett is there with his "Christmas
in the City" show Friday night. Also on Friday night Martha Lorin
has a Christmas show at WEILL RECITAL HALL and Bronwyn Rucker's
annual holiday show is at THE DUPLEX. Saturday night Karen Mason
is at SYMPHONY SPACE with her annual show, and there is a Jazz Nativity
show at BIRDLAND on Monday & Tuesday. I know I missed a few more
- you can check out all the holiday events that I've been told about
all over the world by going to out 2007 HOLIDAY pages on the website
at at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
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.
Someone complained to me yesterday that there is too much "fund raising"
going on in these newsletters. I apologize but please realize that
I must raise at least $600 per week in advertising and/or membership
donations to keep current on my expenses. For much of the year, average
weekly income from ads and memberships was in the $450 range - for
a few weeks this summer it was less than $200. I am far from wealthy,
and there is no organization, club or foundation backing this effort.
Just a reminder - no CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE on Monday the 24th! Next
issue will be a combined "end of year" newsletter on Wednesday the
26th of December. Then we skip to a special combined "start of year"
issue on Wednesday January 2nd before getting back to our regular
twice-a-week issues on Mondays & Thursdays.
So, wishing you and yours a most wonderful holiday
season. May you get all the gifts you need - and at least some of
the gifts you want. And may you be able to give much more than you
expect to receive.
Until Wednesday.
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 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
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
NO SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX TONIGHT
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. Seth's show for tonight
has been cancelled - he will be back after Christmas. 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/
.
DAVID PELLEGRENE NO COVER CABARET TONIGHT AT UNCLE CHARLIE'S
Piano bar host, vocalist and recording artist David Pellegrene holds
a special "No Cover Cabaret" event on Thursday nights at UNCLE CHARLIE'S
(139 East 45th Street 2nd Floor, NYC - 212-661-9097 - http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
). Guest performer for this week's event on December 20th at 8:00
pm is TBA. After the show there is a free buffet and open-mic piano-bar
until whenever. 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.
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. Note: the club will be closed Sunday
through Tuesday, December 23rd through 25th.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
THREE CAT THURSDAYS FEATURES LIFE IS A SONG
As part of THREE CAT THURSDAYS on Thursday, December 20th at 8:00
pm at GORILLA TANGO THEATER (1919 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago,
IL - 773-598-4549 - http://www.gorillatango.com/
), host Rob Dorn will be presenting Life is a Song - December 20th
- 8:00 pm with Amy Cole and Mekole Wells. Accompanist is Joshua Kartes.
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/
).
OFFICIAL OPENING TONIGHT OF BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE
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 tonight, 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 ***
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
20th, the featured comics include The Turkey Lurkey Dancers (Shawn
Hollenbach, Carolyn Castiglia, Katina Corrao & Paul Case); Tom Carrozza
(The Second City & 1st Amendment Improv); Stone & Stone - Hilarious
Variety Act from handsome twin Jewish brothers; Musical Comedy from
Pembroke & Lu; Stand-Up Comedy from John F O'Donnell, Derik Boik,
Brooke Van Poppelin, and headliner Becky Donohue (Comedy Central).
There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE. ADVANCE NOTICE - this is the last "On the Rocks" show
for 2007 - the shows will resume on Thursday, January 17th.
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 21st
MARCUS SIMEON'S CD RELEASE CONTINUES NEXT TWO FRIDAY NIGHTS
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.
*** 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.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
*** 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.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
*** 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.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
*** Other Holiday-themed shows can be found on the
special holiday page on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/Holidays2007.shtml
BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY WILL BE "DARK" THIS FRIDAY
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. There will be no AFTER PARTY
this Friday night, December 21st - the next AFTER PARTY will be held
on Friday December 28th.
PIANO MUSIC ON HARVARD SQUARE ON FRIDAY NIGHTS
Boston-area pianist Joe Della Penna has a new weekly gig at UPSTAIRS
ON THE SQUARE ( 91 Winthrop Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
- 617-864-1933 - http://www.upstairsonthesquare.com/
) a wonderful bar/restaurant every Friday night from 6:30 until around
10:30 pm. This is not an open-mic event, but audience sing-along is
not forbidden. Call for reservations, and cover/minimum information.
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 22nd
BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH TWO MORE 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 two more Saturday night shows in December - on the 22nd & 29th,
both 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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PEGGY LEE TRIBUTE IN CHICAGO DECEMBER 22ND
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with CCP
(Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
) present "Holiday Fever - A Musical Tribute to Peggy Lee" on Saturday,
December 22nd at 2:00 pm at PRESTON BRADLEY HALL at the CHICAGO CULTURAL
CENTER (78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL - 1-877-CHICAGO - http//www.877CHICAGO.com/
). Free admission. Many of Chicago's finest jazz and cabaret performers
will perform in this musical tribute to the late jazz singer Peggy
Lee. After Dark Award Winner Bob Moreen directs and performs with
other Chicago greats, including Nan Mason, Suzanne Petri, Elizabeth
Doyle, Petra Van Nuis, Paul Marinaro, Allen Nichols and Chicago legend
Audrey Morris.
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 22nd at 8:30 pm. This week's comics
and host TBA. Still just a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum each show. $10
cover each show for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 23rd
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY FEATURES ANNUAL HOLIDAY BROADCAST
On Sunday, December 23rd, 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 his Annual Holiday Broadcast. This is a rebroadcast from December
25th, 2005. Check the website for the latest details. Each week David
presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes,
contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS.
For more information contact: oldisnew@earthlink.net.
You are also invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future
shows. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/
.
TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY
Trudi Mann's Sunday Brunch "Open Mic For Singers," with a new home,
performs on Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at BUTTERFIELD EIGHT RESTAURANT
(5 East 38th Street, NYC - 212-679-0646 - http://butterfield8nyc.com/
). Host Trudi also provides vocals and drums, with Frank Ponzio on
piano and Saadi Zain on bass. Performers who wish to sing should take
along two copies of their music. Sign-in starts around noon. No cover,
but the "hat" is passed on behalf of the fabulous musicians. There
is a $16 food/drink minimum.
SUNDAY OPEN MIC PERFORMANCES AT LONDON'S LIVE LOUNGE
Open-mic performances from musical theatre, jazz, and pop singers
take place every Sunday night at LIVE LOUNGE (183 Kensington High
St, Kensington - 020 7937 2458 - http://www.sopranospianobar.co.uk/
). Food is available all night. The weekly host presides from 7:00
pm and all singers are invited to come and sing or sit back and enjoy
the performances. There is no cover charge.
"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 23rd, host Adam Sank welcomes
an all-star lineup of show favorites, including Maureen Langan, winner
of the Bud Lite Ladies of Laughter contest and a frequent performer
at the Tropicana in both Atlantic City and Las Vegas; Daniel Siegel
(Comix); Yonah Ward Grossman (NY Underground Comedy Festival); and
Vicky Kuperman (UCB Theater). 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/
.
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. See the DIARY/DATELINE for shows that will be presented
tonight: http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 25th
CHRISTMAS DAY - HAPPY HOLIDAY!
Most cabaret rooms closed so that employees can spend Christmas day
with their families. See the DIARY/DATELINE for shows that will be
presented tonight: http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
MITCH KAHN OPENS AT JOSEPH'S ON THE WATER IN FLORIDA ON CHRISTMAS
Handsome singer/pianist Mitch Kahn will be taking over for Dan Daly
at the piano at JOSEPH'S ON THE WATER (1975 South Ocean Drive- Rte
A1A, Hallandale Beach, FL - 954- 455-6996 - http://www.josephsonthewater.com/
) on Tuesday & Friday evenings from 7:00 to 11:00 pm starting on Christmas
Day, December 25th through the end of February 2008. Dan has accepted
a cruise ship offer for that period. JOSEPH'S ON THE WATER is a beautiful
upscale seafood restaurant and piano bar overlooking the intra-coastal
Waterway.
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 26th
MIDWEEK DOUBLE ISSUE NEWSLETTER SENT TODAY
AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC FEATURES BEANTOWN BOUND AS GUESTS
Every other Wednesday night Leslie Holmes, with Steven Sussman on
piano, hold an amazing Open Mic night at the AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER
(55 Nicholas Road, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787 - http://www.amazingthings.org/
), and each show features a special guest. On Wednesday, December
26th the featured guests are the barbershop quartet, Beantown Bound.
Guest host is Barbara Larson. The show starts at 7:30 pm, and there
is an $8 cover charge (discount for BACA members).
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.
*** SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS CD FEATURES SONGWRITERS AS SINGERS
PS Classics, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American
popular song, has joined forces with prolific cabaret producer Jamie
deRoy on a new CD celebrating songwriters from the worlds of Broadway,
pop, country and cabaret. But this new album has a twist: the songwriters
are also the performers. Entitled IF I SING, after the Maltby/Shire
song from Closer Than Ever, the album features 16 songwriters taking
on their own material, some of it familiar, some totally unknown,
in new performances and new arrangements. The album, produced by Paul
Rolnick is available on the web at http://www.psclassics.com/
and http://www.jamiederoy.com/
. It is also available at http://www.amazon.com/
.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
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 ***
*** 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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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.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR DECEMBER 27th - JANUARY 2nd
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
ARLENE BARDELLE AT GREEN DOLPHIN STREET DECEMBER 27th
Arlene Bardelle will perform with Tom Muellner on piano, Kelly Sill
on bass and Bill Overton on sax at GREEN DOLPHIN STREET (2200 North
Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-395-0066 - http://www.jazzitup.com/
) on Thursday December 27th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Call for cover/minimum
information.
MONDAY - DECEMBER 31st
NATALIE DOUGLAS' ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW AT THE DUPLEX
Once again, Natalie Douglas appears at the THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE
(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) on December 31st at 8:00 pm with her annual New Year's Eve Bash.
Natalie and her musical director, Avenue Q's Mark Hartman, will present
an intimate evening of music, friendship and laughter, performing
holiday favorites, their annual audience request improv, plus some
Natalie and Mark classics. After the show ends, there's still time
to make it to your midnight plans! The cost of the show is $45 and
includes a champagne toast.
*** MORE 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
TUESDAY - JANUARY 1st
NEW YEAR'S DAY - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
See the DIARY/DATELINE for shows that will be presented tonight: http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 2nd
MIDWEEK DOUBLE ISSUE NEWSLETTER SENT TODAY
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR JANUARY 4th AND BEYOND
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
FRIDAY - JANUARY 4th
BOOTH & PAT AT DON'T TELL MAMA TWO FRIDAYS IN JANUARY
After successful shows in November and December, comic singers Booth
Daniels and Patrick Frankfort return with their musical-comedy duo
act on Fridays, January 4th & 11th at 9:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343
West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
). Born out of a bitterness that can only come from years of children's
theatre and insomnia, Booth Daniels and Patrick Frankfort decided
to put their decade of friendship and bizarre conversations into a
conglomerated duo act - part comedy, part song with just a touch of
the off-kilter. With original songs and covers, they promise an evening
of quirky entertainment, which is melodic, spontaneous, warped, but
most of all, funny. There is a $5 cover and a 2 drink minimum.
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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WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 9th
JUDI SILVANO'S WOMEN'S WORK QUARTET AT KITANO
On Wednesday January 9th, with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm, Judi Silvano
leads a vibrant all-female ensemble The Women's Work Quartet at THE
KITANO HOTEL (66 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-885-7119), in a repertoire
including neglected gems from the Great American Songbook written
by American women, going from softly introspective to joyfully buoyant
and delightfully saucy. The group features pianist Janice Friedman,
bassist Jennifer Vincent, drummer Bernice "Boom Boom" Brooks along
with special guest Joe Lovano. No cover, $15 minimum.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 10th
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.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 11th
BARBARA BRUSSELL'S ENCORES HIT SHOW AT MUSIC BOX SHOWROOM
Barbara Brussell presents an encore performance of her acclaimed 2007
hit show, "OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES" at the MUSIC BOX SHOWROOM at
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808
- http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
) on Friday January 11th at 10:30 pm. The show combines the works
of women: they wrote it, they sang it, they said it. Powerful and
empowering, wildly witty and wise women who made hits and history,
including works by classic and contemporary writers. Alex Rybeck is
Musical Director, arranger and accompanist for the show. *** BANNER
ADVERTISER ***
SATURDAY - JANUARY 12th
NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING SATURDAY JANUARY 12th
The New York Sheet Music Society, now in its 22nd season meets the
second Saturday afternoon of each month from October through June.
You can now register and join the NYSMS on line at http://www.NYSMS.org/
. Membership is $50, and includes free admission to all 9 programs
(non-member fee is $10 per meeting) plus a monthly newsletter. The
next meeting of the season will be on Saturday January 12th at LOCAL
802 MUSICIANS' HALL (322 West 48th Street, NYC). There is a Flea Market
starting at 12:30 pm (a great place to find music, tapes, CD's etc.
at bargain prices} followed by a program from 1:45 to 3:30 pm. Featured
speaker will be Michael Lavine, a well-known collector of sheet music
as well as a sought-after Music Director; February 9th with Karen
Oberlin, accompanied by Tedd Firth and Sean Smith and her show "Like
Love: he Popular Songs of Andre Previn."
TUESDAY - JANUARY 15th
"NO REGRETS: THE REMARKABLE BARB JUNGR" IN JANUARY
Iconoclastic song stylist Barb Jungr returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for six performances Tuesday January 15th to Sunday January 20th.
Celebrated in her native Britain, Jungr offers the New York premiere
of "No Regrets: The Remarkable Barb Jungr" which toured seven cities
in Australia in September to wide acclaim. Performances are scheduled
for Tuesday January 15th at 7:00 pm; Wednesday thru Saturday January
16th, 17th, 18th & 19th at 7:30 pm; and Sunday January 20th at 7:00
pm. Charlie Giordano is on piano. Call for cover/minimum information.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 16th
MARK MURPHY AT BIRDLAND IN JANUARY
Mark Murphy, along with with Joshua Wolff on piano, Dmitri Kolesnik
on bass, Chris Higginbottom on drums and Brian Newman on Trumpet,
will appear at the legendary BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC -
212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) Wednesday through Saturday, January 16th through 19th with sets
at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. The show will include songs from his latest CD
"Love Is What Stays." A six-time Grammy nominee, Mark Murphy has enjoyed
a prolific 40-year recording career, with over 40 releases to date.
His original lyrics to 'Stolen Moments,' 'Red Clay' and more are known
the world over. His innovative projects range from the work of Nat
'King' Cole to Jack Kerouac to Ivan Lins to Eddie Jefferson. Call
for cover/minimum information.
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.
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.
Just one more issue to go in 2007 - is it because I am getting older
that time seems to fly by so quickly? There is so much more I want
to do - so many more things I want to see - and every morning it seems
like there are fewer hours in a day, fewer days in a week, fewer months
in a year!
To my immediate family out there in Michigan and Florida,
my extra special best Christmas wishes - it has been a tough year,
especially for my two brothers-in-law in Michigan - one currently
undergoing chemotherapy and the other recovering from a hip operation.
My thoughts and special prayers are with you both (and your wives,
who are my sisters) - and I am sure that not a few of my readers
will join me. Wishing you some special joy and good will for Christmas
- and speedy recovery.
Finally, to my "grand niece" (if that's the correct
word - I mean the daughter of my niece) in Florida, a special Christmas
wish: you are indeed a miracle baby, and you are so fortunate to
have family that loves, prays and cares for you as you heal. Your
grandma sends me photos of you almost every month and just sent
me about 2 dozen of you by the Christmas tree and atop a sled. I
hope by next Christmas - if not before - your healing will be complete.
Next issue we will attempt to do a rundown of the
major cabaret events of 2007 - if you have a suggestion, send it
in. What was the most significant cabaret event for you in 2007?
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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