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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #071207 - Wednesday,
December 26, 2007
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MIDWEEK DOUBLE ISSUE 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.
SAD NEWS
SAD NEWS - MILDRED (MILLIE) HANSON DIES AT 68
Mildred C. Hanson (nee Ferrando), age 68, of Hackensack, passed away
on Thursday December 20, 2007. She was the beloved wife of Peter Hanson.
Peter and Millie were a familiar couple on the NYC cabaret scene -
and together established the MAC/HANSON AWARD, given annually to a
deserving performer.
Millie was the devoted mother of Nina Berman, Carmel
Robinson and devoted to Kathryn Hanson, Stacy Fridley and William
Hanson. Cherished grandmother of Jessica, Kyle, Griffin, Emma, Tucker,
Daniel, Shawn, Nicholas, Emily, Abigail, Carmela, Peter, and Isabelle.
Dear sister of Nina Formisano, Joseph and John Ferrando.
Born in Jersey City, she attended St. Aloysius Academy
and St. Peter's College both of Jersey City. She was pioneer for
Women in Commercial Real Estate, the Senior Vice President of NAI
James E. Hanson Real Estate of Hackensack, NJ.
The family will receive their friends on Wednesday
January 26th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the FRANK
A. PATTI AND KENNETH MIKATARIAN FUNERAL HOME (327 Main Street, Fort
Lee, NJ - 201-944-0100 - http://www.frankpatti.com/
). The funeral will leave Thursday at 9:30 AM for the celebration
of her funeral mass in Madonna R.C. Church On The Hill at 10 AM.
If so desired donations may be made to Hackensack
University Medical Center Foundation For New Cancer Center.
Information from an item published in The Record and
Herald News on 12/23/2007 with additional information from CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
SAD NEWS - PUDGIE! DIES SUDDENLY IN LAS VEGAS
Female comedy icon Pudgie! (Beverly Wines) died peacefully while watching
television in her living room at her home in Las Vegas of a heart
attack very early Christmas morning, December 25th. She had been appearing
as part of a revue at The Flamingo Hotel and was relaxing following
two performances. She had also suffered a previous heart attack several
years ago. She is survived by her husband Michael Cardella and her
children, Michael, Jr., Melissa and Anthony.
When Chicago native Beverly Wines began her career
as an entertainer, a career that would eventually evolve into Pudgy!
"The Queen of Tease," female comics were about as rare as female
mechanics. Outside of Diller, Tomlin and Rivers, they were very
few. She was frequently compared to Phyliss Diller and the late
Totie Fields. Phyliss Diller said, "Pudgy was amazingly funny -
an original - the perfect person to carry the torch of female comics
into the future. There was no one like her. She never used writers.
All her material was her own. Unlike most of her "competitors,"
Pudgy! made her mark without relying on four-letter words or vulgarity.
Also unlike other funny ladies, Pudgy! could and sing. In fact,
songs were an integral part of her comedy.
Funeral arrangements were not complete at press time.
HEADLINES OF NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
SAD NEWS - MILDRED (MILLIE) HANSON DIES AT 68
SAD NEWS - PUDGIE! DIES SUDDENLY IN LAS VEGAS
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEK
CHRISTINE PEDI RETURNS WITH "GREAT DAMES" SHOW TONIGHT
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE NYC'S NEWEST CLUB
NO WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON TODAY - RESUMES JANUARY 2nd
AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC FEATURES BEANTOWN BOUND AS GUESTS
CYNTHIA CRANE & FRIENDS PRESENT POST-CHRISTMAS BENEFIT SHOW
DAVID PELLEGRENE NO COVER CABARET THURSDAYS AT UNCLE CHARLIE'S
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX THIS WEEK? CALL TO CHECK
GEORGE EVANS AT OPAL JAZZ LOUNGE THIS WEEK
THREE CAT THURSDAYS FEATURES CABARET VARIETY HOUR
MARCUS SIMEON'S CD RELEASE CONTINUES - ONE MORE DATE IN DECEMBER
MUPPETS' SONGS FEATURED IN NEW CABARET REVUE DECEMBER 28th.
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $3 OFF THE COVER ***
BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY FEATURES GUESTS FROM BROADWAY WEEKLY
PIANO MUSIC ON HARVARD SQUARE ON FRIDAY NIGHTS
BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH ONE MORE SHOW & NEW CD
DIANA FALZONE SINGS A "LOVE STORY" ON DECEMBER 29TH
POOLE PARTY IN 10TH YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS ON SATURDAY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY FEATURES SONGS FOR A NEW YEAR
TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY
SPEND NEW YEAR'S EVE EVE AT THE BIRD'S NEST
JAZZ SUNDAY AT CAFE 50 WEST WITH MYCHELLE COLLEARY
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
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE AT CITÉ WITH BRADFORD NEWQUIST
JIM VAN SLYKE'S "OPEN ROAD" CD NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN iTUNES
JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS CD FEATURES SONGWRITERS AS SINGERS
"ART OF CABARET: MASTER CLASSES" FEATURE TOP CABARET NAMES
SIXTH ANNUAL CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCED
NATE BIRKEY at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM JANUARY 4th
ANTHONY COCHRAN MAKES HIS METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN JANUARY 7th
KAREN OBERLIN SINGS THE SONGS OF THE WIZARD OF WORDS
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
BARBARA BRUSSELL'S ENCORES HIT SHOW AT MUSIC BOX SHOWROOM
NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING SATURDAY JANUARY 12th
CABARET SHOW & OPEN MIC TO BENEFIT BOSTON CABARET ORGANIZATION
RICHARD SKIPPER IN 4-WEEK RUN AT WINGS THEATER
BRUCE VILANCH TO HOST 2008 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS JANUARY 28th
A PURPLE CABARET - THE "REEL" SONGS OF HOLLYWOOD JANUARY 28TH
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HERE & THERE
It is sort of a Christmas day tradition, at least in NYC - Chinese
Take-Out or Delivery. With the traditional New York busy lifestyle,
and high rents requiring that usually all adult members of a household
have day jobs, eating out (or ordering in) is customary. In fact,
I know several friends who have never used the oven or stove in their
apartments - and use the microwave to reheat. And so, with most of
the thousands of restaurants closed on Christmas Eve or Day, the Chinese
restaurants are the place to call or to visit. The fact that there
are (at least right now) more Chinese restaurants than there are Starbuck's,
finding a place to order is no problem. Within two blocks of my apartment
are four restaurants serving Chinese cuisine!
Thus it came to pass that last night Daniel joined
me for some fine "coffee-table" dining. He tends to go for duck,
I like the "sweet & sour" chicken. And as I reflect back on the
year 2007 rapidly coming to a close, I realized it was sort of a
"sweet & sour" year for cabaret. Not only did we lose some very
fine friends and talents in 2007 (including two just this past Christmas
weekend), but we also lost several of our favorite cabaret clubs.
On the other hand, we have seen new clubs "arise from
the ashes," and a long-time favorite venue undergo a major "makeover,"
but we also have seen some terrifically talented cabaret newcomers
arrive on the scene. I look forward to a great 2008!
Please read this paragraph carefully! I get several e-mails a week
from performers asking me why I didn't mention their show or event.
If they sent me a "complete" press release (see the bottom of this
issue to read what I mean by that), in all probability I did use their
item in one of the past issues - or the event is a month or more away.
You see, I use each item just once (the exceptions to this rule are
listed below), then add it to the DATEBOOK/DIARY page on the website
and if they sent a detailed press release, add it to the proper geographical
section on the website. So, before you write, check the DIARY to see
if maybe I already covered the item and you missed it. All events
I cover in the newsletters are posted on the DIARY page, and deleted
as the date passes.
I spent a good deal of the past week trying to shake of a very sore
throat. Not a cold, really. Just a persistent cough. It is just about
gone this morning (although the first hour of the morning I sounded
like Ron Poole - outside of NY, think Brenda Vaccaro), thanks to a
lot of rest, a lot of Vick's, and a lot of aspirin. With the very
few cabaret shows playing since Saturday night, I timed my "break"
perfectly. I probably will stay home one night more. (Unfortunately,
my cable is not working right now - ugh!)
I did get to see several shows last week, including
the grand opening night of THE BROADWAY BABY BISTRO on Thursday
the 20th, with BJ Crosby and special guest Darius DeHaas. This was
one terrific show! Ms. Crosby is a powerhouse entertainer, and she
pulled out all the stops to help give this new venue a full fledged
"grand" opening. Booking manager Don Schaffer mentioned after the
show that this was just part one of a several-show grand opening
series, and if what follows is as great as this event, I can't wait
for the next one!
The show was held in the downstairs SONGBOOK THEATER,
which seats up to 170, but can be sectioned to adjust to the size
of the audience. There have already been several changes to the
space since I was given a tour of the 4-part venue just a few weeks
ago. The trio of owner Al Martin, booking manager Don Schaffer and
consultant John Hoglund bring a wealth of long-time experience in
producing live entertainment events to the NYC public, and it is
amazing how the venue has evolved.
On Friday I was back at the BROADWAY BISTRO, this
time for Marcus Simeone's extended CD-release events in the more
intimate street-level MUSIC BOX SHOWROOM, which seats 65. This room
is perfect for cabaret events since there are great sight lines
all around - and a well-tuned sound system that makes you feel every
seat is "ringside." Because of the holiday season, the show was
forced to "downsize" a little from the same show presented a few
weeks back at THE BEECHMAN, with a smaller band, a different drummer
and a slightly revised song list. The guest/backup singer took ill
at the last minute as well, and Tracy Stark rushed in at the last
minute, and with just 5 minutes rehearsal, saved the day. One thing
I love about cabaret is spontaneity - and this show had plenty of
it. Probably the best guy around to handle the unexpected is Marcus
Simeone (who had to handle a lot of the unexpected lately), and
he, with Barry Levitt at the piano, turned what could have been
a mess into one fantastic and entertaining show. I have to admit,
I love this guy's vocals - incredible. If you can't make it to his
show this Friday night at 10:30 pm at THE MUSIC BOX, kick yourself
and then run out and get his new (debut) CD, "At Last!"
Saturday night I was back at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
for Baby Jane Dexter's "You're Following Me" show - another winning
performance. Baby Jane has just one more performance of this show
as well - this Saturday at 7:30 pm. I was watching a pair "Baby
Jane newbies" seated near me at the show (they revealed their innocence
to me before the show) and gat a real kick out of their reactions
as Baby Jane "did her magic." By the way, a terrific CD of this
show is available as well after the performance.
We fell 10 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members short of our "430 by Christmas"
goal but I am not too discouraged. 420 is still about 55 (about 15%)
more members than we had all of last year's membership year (the membership
year ends on July 5th each year). Our biggest year for members was
2004 with 427 members. I have not been to my mailbox since last week
Thursday, so there may be a few membership donations that I need to
count in. If you have not joined as a supporting member this year,
why not do so today? A simple SILVER membership costs just $20 - less
than 40 cents a week, or 20 cents an issue.
What are you doing New Year's Eve? There is a special page on the
website where we have accumulated about a dozen New Year's Eve Eve
and New Year's Eve shows for 2007 - including the latest additions
received today. (If your event isn't shown, you probably forgot to
send it in.) Just go to the special NEW YEAR'S EVE page on the website
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewYearsEve2007.shtml
What am I doing on New Year's Eve? I will be doing
what I have traditionally done: quietly welcoming in the New Year
in my 10th floor bedroom/office and possibly (if the cable is working)
checking the TV around midnight. There are a lot of great shows
to go to - tempting for sure, but I prefer to avoid the wild and
the boisterous (and quite frankly I get very impatient with people
who cannot "hold their liquor"). I did the "Times Square" thing
once, about 20 years ago and everyone should do it once, I suppose,
just to say they have done it.
Jazz vocalist Judy Bady must have read about Sammy Goldstein's grand
cruise adventures because she sent a note about an adventure she is
going on - Saturday, February 16th she leaves for Russia, and will
be there for several weeks touring Siberia and Russia with the wonderful
Alexander Mashin Trio. The on March 27th she is off to Szczecin, Poland,
where she'll be presenting several jazz vocal workshops and performing
at the Royal Jazz Club. Then on April 1st she heads for Katowice,
Poland, where she will be performing at as well as presenting two
days of jazz vocal workshops at the Third Annual Silesia Jazz Festival.
Now, frankly, I would prefer to take Sammy's cruise ship tours, but
on the other hand, Judy isn't stuck on a boat the whole time.
I know everyone is winding down from the madness of the "gift giving"
holidays - and perhaps just a little short of the green, but I do
want to urge you to try to attend Cynthia Crane's "If I Hear Another
Song About Christmas" benefit show at DON'T TELL MAMA on Thursday
night the 27th of December at 8:30 pm. Some of the top talents in
town are taking part and all proceeds go to the Al Hirschfeld Free
Health Clinic at the Aurora, part of BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS
AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
). Details are in the chronological listings below under December
27th. The recent stagehands' strike, which closed the theaters for
several weeks, cut back severely on the BC/EFA collections this year,
and this is one way you can really make a difference.
I had some more things to say about 2007, but I go back to the "sweet
& sour" anecdote at the top of this section, and decided to leave
the year on a "sweet" note - and leave the "sour" for next 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 26th THROUGH JANUARY 1st
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE
CABARET DIARY AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 26th
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 ***
CHRISTINE PEDI RETURNS WITH "GREAT DAMES" SHOW TONIGHT
Long time Forbidden Broadway Diva, Christine Pedi sings songs about
and made famous by the great ladies of the stage, screen and beyond
in her acclaimed "Great Dames" show for three performances at THE
METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) in December. Shows are scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, December
26th through 29th at 7:30 pm. With comic flair and warm appreciation
Christine conjures up Merman, Minnelli, Streisand, Liza, Julie Andrews
and more as well as classic tunes first popularized by many a great
dame (real or imagined). Sopranos' fans may recognize her as the dearly
departed Mrs. Bobby Baccala (He loved her so much he couldn't defrost
her ziti...a small but pivotal plot point!). There is a $20 cover
plus a 2-beverage minimum.
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE NYC'S NEWEST CLUB
Three new cabaret rooms and a piano lounge are open for business at
the renowned BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB in theater district under the banner
of BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE (318 West 53rd Street, NYC
- 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
). The newly expanded music programs are presented in three separate
performance spaces: the 170 seat SONGBOOK THEATER, the 80 seat CHICAGO
CITY LIMITS ROOM and the more intimate 65 seat MUSIC BOX SHOWROOM
located off the piano lounge. For full schedule and more information,
see http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
NO WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON TODAY - RESUMES JANUARY 2nd
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.
No event December 26th. Featured on January 2nd, Kim Kalesti, singer
with John DiMartino, piano; January 9th, Art Lillard's 16-Piece Big
Band; January 16th, Marlene VerPlanck, singer; January 23rd, Sandy
Stewart, singer with Bill Charlap, piano; January 30th, Dane Vannatter,
singer with Ted Rosenthal, piano. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $5
admission.
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).
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 27th
CYNTHIA CRANE & FRIENDS PRESENT POST-CHRISTMAS BENEFIT SHOW
Cynthia Crane presents some of NYC Cabaret's biggest stars in here
benefit show "If I Hear Another Song About Christmas" to be presented
on Thursday, December 27th at 8:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West
46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
). Featured performers include Phil Geoffrey Bond, Mychelle Colleary,
Jenna Esposito, Rob Langeder, Karen Mack, Sidney Myer, Miles Phillips,
Marcus Simeone and Nancy Witter. Musical director is Woody Regan.
The show will benefit the Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic - part
of BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
). Call for cover/minimum information.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
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 ***
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX THIS WEEK? CALL TO CHECK
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. As of noon Wednesday
(December 26th) Seth's guest had not been announced - but neither
has there been a cancellation, so call the club after 4:00 pm to check
show status. 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/ .
GEORGE EVANS AT OPAL JAZZ LOUNGE THIS WEEK
Toronto-based jazz vocalist George Evans teams up with pianist Mark
Eisenman for three nights, Thursday through Saturday, December 27th
through 29th at the OPAL JAZZ LOUNGE (472 Queen Street West, Toronto,
ON, CA - 416-646-6725 - http://www.opaljazzlounge.com/
). Recognized as one of the foremost vocal interpreters of jazz and
standards on the Canadian scene, George Evans tours actively, and
has been praised for his lively, polished performances in major clubs
in cities such as New York, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. There
is a $10 cover - call for minimum information.
THREE CAT THURSDAYS FEATURES CABARET VARIETY HOUR
As part of THREE CAT THURSDAYS the first Thursday of each month is
dedicated to "Cabaret Variety Hour" at 8:00 pm at GORILLA TANGO THEATER
(1919 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-598-4549 - http://www.gorillatango.com/
). Featured on Thursday, January 3rd are comedians Summer Neville
and Will Miles and singer/songwriter Carey Farrell. The Cabaret Variety
Hour is hosted by Jason Paul Smith with a special appearance by our
special guest Alice Frederickson. 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/
).
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 28th
MARCUS SIMEON'S CD RELEASE CONTINUES - ONE MORE DATE 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 one more special evening with the Barry Levitt Quartet. This
engagement will continue the celebration of the release of Simeone's
new CD, "At Last" (Miranda Music). Performance is scheduled for Friday,
December 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 ***
MUPPETS' SONGS FEATURED IN NEW CABARET REVUE DECEMBER 28th.
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $3 OFF THE COVER ***
American Idol contestant Douglas Cochrane, who recently presented
"Nobody Does It Better: A 007 Cabaret" featuring 21 theme songs from
40+ years of James Bond, is returning to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West
46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) for one night only, on Friday December 28th at 7:00 pm with a new
show "Movin' Right Along: Music of the Muppets." This show hopes to
capture the best songs from 30-odd years of Sesame Street, the Muppet
Show, The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper, Muppets Take Manhattan,
A Very Muppet Christmas, The John Denver Muppet Christmas Special,
A Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island, and Labyrinth...featuring
music and lyrics by Jim Henson, Joe Raposo, Jeff Moss, Paul Williams,
Barry Mann, David Bowie, and others. Musical director is Sheldon Forrest.
There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY FEATURES GUESTS FROM BROADWAY WEEKLY
At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) on Fridays at 10:30 pm, Brandon Cutrell hosts AFTER PARTY, a free-wheeling
open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and Cabaret, Ray Fellman at
the piano and Lisa Asher and others serving up drinks and taking turns
at the mic. Guest performers from Broadway, off-Broadway and cabaret
drop by each week to sing, chat and join in the fun. No cover, no
minimum. Singer/dancers invited at all times - you can hang out at
the bar, at a table or even on stage. This week's special guests are
TBA.
PIANO MUSIC ON HARVARD SQUARE ON FRIDAY NIGHTS
Boston-area pianist Joe Della Penna has a new weekly gig at UPSTAIRS
ON THE SQUARE ( 91 Winthrop Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
- 617-864-1933 - http://www.upstairsonthesquare.com/
) a wonderful bar/restaurant every Friday night from 6:30 until around
10:30 pm. This is not an open-mic event, but audience sing-along is
not forbidden. Call for reservations, and cover/minimum information.
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 29th
BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH ONE MORE SHOW & 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 one more Saturday night show in December - on the 29th 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.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
DIANA FALZONE SINGS A "LOVE STORY" ON DECEMBER 29TH
Diana Falzone brings her show "Love Story" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for one performance only on Saturday, December 29th at 5:00 pm.
Love Story is a collection of songs that speak about falling in and
out of love. It is a classic tale with some happy surprises along
the way. Diana is a national talk show host for, "DeVore and Diana"
on Maxim Radio Sirius Satellite. Diana is the first female personality
on the channel. Diana also hosts her own show, "The Diana Falzone
Show" on Paltalk.com which focuses on dating and relationships. Diana
is also an advice columnist for Military.com where she does a weekly
column. There is a $15 cover plus a 2 beverage minimum.
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 29th 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 30th
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY FEATURES SONGS FOR A NEW YEAR
On Sunday, December 30th, 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 SONGS FOR A NEW YEAR, featuring songs sung by Victoria Clark,
Jonathan Larson, Marcus Simeone, Stacey Kent, Kurt Elling, Abbey Lincoln,
Curtis Stigers, Julie Hardy, Allan Harris, Sophie Milman Jack Donahue,
Jessica Molaskey, Barbara Cook and more. 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 piano and bass
players TBA. 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.
SPEND NEW YEAR'S EVE EVE AT THE BIRD'S NEST
The Eddie Marshall Trio (Eddie Marshall, Bill Bell and Jeff Chambers),
three of the top jazz players in the Bay Area will be gracing the
stage at BIRD'S NEST JAZZ (2875 Glascock Street, #109 Oakland, CA
- 510-534-6163) on Sunday, December 30th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Members
of the trio have worked with nearly every major name in jazz, including
Freddie Hubbard, Dexter Gordon, Joe Williams, Nancy Wilson, Dizzy
Gillespie, Less McCann and Eddie Harris, to name a few. $25 includes
wine/bottled water & gourmet small plates by Larry Smith.
JAZZ SUNDAY AT CAFE 50 WEST WITH MYCHELLE COLLEARY
Flatiron's hippest new boite CAFE 50 WEST (50 West 22nd Street, NYC
- 212-352-2234) will feature Mychelle Colleary performing jazz sets
on Sundays, with Elais Bailey on bass and Randy Napoleon on guitar
from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Great good fun of improvised, quirky arrangements
while-you-wait, loveliness and genre-bending contemporary jazz. This
new restaurant boast an amazing menu, wine list and full bar. No cover,
no minimum. And it is just a few doors over from THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM!
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 30th, host Adam Sank welcomes
an all-star lineup of show favorites, including Vanessa Hollingshead
(Oxygen Network's "50 Funniest Women Alive," Comedy Central's "Tough
Crowd With Colin Quinn"); Neal Feinberg (Howard Stern Show, Fox's
"American Dad"); Vicki Ferentinos (Comedy Central's "Crash Course
in Comedy"); and Zach Rhinier (Village Lantern). 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 31st
NEW YEAR'S EVE - NO NEWSLETTER TODAY
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE AT CITE' WITH BRADFORD NEWQUIST
CITE' AT LAKE POINT TOWER (505 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL
- 312-644-4050 - http://citechicago.com/
) claims that it offers the best seats in Chicago for a spectacular
evening to ring in the New Year with extravagant views of the 2 amazing
firework shows at Midnight. The club offers breathtaking 360-degree
panoramic views from the 70th floor at the top of Lake Point Tower,
towering above the city's majestic skyline and beautiful Lake Michigan.
Cité Elegant dining features a fine wine collection & fine French
American cuisine by award-winning Chef Oscar Ornelas, with an impeccable
fine dining service. And for the event, the club features music by
Bradford Newquist on vocals, William Underwood on piano and Julie
Ponce on bass plus a decadent 8 course Dinner Menu, Dancing, Party
Favors, 1ž2 Bottle of Premier Champagne per couple and a Midnight
Champagne Toast. $225 per person plus tax, drinks, and gratuity.
*** 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!
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 ***
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/
.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR JANUARY 2nd - JANUARY 6th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE
CABARET DIARY AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 2nd
MIDWEEK DOUBLE ISSUE NEWSLETTER WILL BE SENT TODAY
FRIDAY - JANUARY 4th
NATE BIRKEY at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM JANUARY 4th
Trumpeter/singer/songwriter Nate Birkey will be returning to New York's
premier Jazz and Cabaret venue, THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd
Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on January 4th at 7:30 pm. Birkey, a recent transplant from Southern
California has been attracting attention on the New York music scene
in the few years that he has been here. Critics have compared his
subtle vocal and trumpet approach to that of Chet Baker and Miles
Davis respectively - a sound poised and assured, powerfully stark
and spare, creating an atmosphere at once solitary and electric. Nate
will be joined by some of the area's finest musicians - pianist Jim
Ridl, a former member of guitarist Pat Martino's group, along with
bassist Tony Marino and drummer Marko Marcinko (Dave Liebman), will
round out the quartet. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-beverage 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.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR JANUARY 7th - JANUARY 13th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE
CABARET DIARY AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
MONDAY - JANUARY 7th
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN JANUARY 7th
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE is back every other Monday, with the next
this scheduled for Monday, January 7th 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 January 7th to be announced! Only $10 cover/$10 minimum.
Serving dinner, from 5:30 pm.
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."
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR JANUARY 14th and beyond.
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE
CABARET DIARY AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
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 19th
RICHARD SKIPPER IN 4-WEEK RUN AT WINGS THEATER
As part of their New Musicals Series, WINGS THEATRE COMPANY (154 Christopher
Street, NYC - 212-627-2960 - http://www.wingstheatre.com/
) presents "Carol Channing in Concert Starring Richard Skipper!" directed
by Miles Phillips from January 19th through February 16th. Performances
are Thursdays through Saturdays and Mondays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at
3:30 pm (no show on Thursday, January 24th). Tickets are $20.
MONDAY - JANUARY 28th
BRUCE VILANCH TO HOST 2008 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS JANUARY 28th
Scott & Barbara Siegel and Siegel Presents (http://www.siegelpresents.com/
) announce that the legendary writer/actor and multiple Emmy Award
winning Bruce Vilanch will serve as host at the 2008 Nightlife Awards
show to be held on Monday January 28th at 7:00 pm at THE TOWN HALL
(123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
). Each year the Nightlife Awards celebrate the best in cabaret, comedy
& jazz, chosen by members the press who cover these events in NYC.
This year's winners/performers plus celebrity presenters will be announced
soon. THE NIGHTLIFE AWARDS is the only all performance awards show
in the world! There are no acceptances speeches - instead, the award
winners perform a sample of the act for which they are being honored.
Tickets Prices for this ALL PERFORMANCE celebration of the best in
cabaret, comedy and jazz with a dazzling array of stars from Film,
TV, Theater, and, of course, New York's Nightclubs are $75 for orchestra
and loge, $50 for front balcony and $25 for rear balcony. Tickets
are available NOW through TicketMaster at 212-307-4100 (http://www.ticketmaster.com/
) or at the Town Hall Box Office from noon to 6:00 pm (except Sundays).
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC080129Nitelife.shtml
A PURPLE CABARET - THE "REEL" SONGS OF HOLLYWOOD JANUARY 28TH
A Purple Cabaret - The "Reel" Songs of Hollywood will be presented
at the CORONET THEATRE (366 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles,
CA - 323-657-7377 - http://www.coronet-theatrela.com/
) on Monday, January 28th, 2008 at 7:30 PM. The show is a benefit
for Valley Musical Theatre's Programming & Educational Programs. Co-stars
of the National Touring Company of The Color Purple - Jeannette Bayardelle
(Celie), LaToya London (Nettie) and Stephanie St. James (Squeak),
along with fellow cast members Shani Borden, Quentin Earl Darrington,
Carol Dennis, Andre Garner, Rhett George, Trent Armand Kendall, Grasan
Kingsbury, Keith Byron Kirk, Mariama Whyte and Anthony Williams II
(now appearing at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles) will join VMT
"Friends" Loretta Devine (Dreamgirls), Nita Whitaker (Star Search
Grand Champion), Todd Hunter (The Lion King), Christa Jackson (Smokey
Joe's Cafe), Alli Mauzey (Hairspray), and Marliss Amiea (The Lion
King) and others. A special event highlight will be the appearance
of Tony nominated Felicia P. Fields (Sofia in the original cast of
The Color Purple.) Additional members of the cast include Thomas Hobson,
Jacob Nixon, Mimi Vitale, Melina RoChelle and Ty West with others
to be added in the very near future. A Purple Cabaret - The "Reel"
Songs of Hollywood will showcase cast members singing material from
the vast catalog of music created for Hollywood films. Songs from
Footloose, Dirty Dancing, An Officer and a Gentleman, Beauty and The
Beast, Enchanted, Top Gun, and Moulin Rouge are among the many films
which will be represented in the production. Tickets are priced at
$40 and $60. Special $125 tickets which includes a post show reception
with the cast are also available.
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.svhamstra.com/CabaretDiary2007.shtml
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 2 to 3 weeks before
event date if possible so it is wisest to send your release about
4 weeks in advance. Because of the large number of items received,
we can only use news of event just once, so we try not to get too
far ahead in the news. There are a few exceptions to the "just once"
rule:
+++ If the event is advertised on the website it will
be repeated in every issue of the newsletter
+++ If the event offers a discount to members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE it will be included in each MID-WEEK issue of the
newsletter.
+++ Major benefits where ALL proceeds are given to
the charity named will be mentioned in every issue as well as major
cabaret events like cabaret festivals and galas.
+++ We also include at least once each week those
regular (monthly, weekly, etc.) events with guests who change each
performance, like SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX, BOB EGAN'S MONDAY
SHOWCASE and the like.
IT'S TIME TO GO
At the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise?
I realize that there is probably far more information
here than you might be able to digest in one reading, but please
keep in mind that for the performers mentioned, CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE is one of the few publications that spread the word about
their shows and performances. To them, that item about their show
is most important, and the fact that every issue published is also
posted on my website and on the blog means two additional places
where the show information can be found by fans and search engines
(Google, etc.) alike. Your banner ads and membership donations make
this all possible.
One more reminder - all current memberships for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
expired on Thursday, July 5th 2007. You can renew (or get a new) membership
almost instantly on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.svhamstra.com/
), using a credit card. Just click on the button at the top of every
page of the website marked JOIN HERE. Or you can mail your check,
made out simply to Stu Hamstra to 676A Ninth Avenue #120, New York,
NY 10036. Memberships are available at several levels with varying
benefits. Basic membership (which can be upgraded at any time with
full credit) is $20 (SILVER). You membership dollars support the website,
the newsletter, the blog and other activities of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Support CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE as it promotes the art and artists
of cabaret.
With this issue I have completely covered all the press and news released
received to date concerning events through January - if your item
hasn't appeared please resend. Don't forget - no issue on Monday December
31st because of the holidays.
So we big fond farewell to 2007 and look forward to
a grand welcome to 2008. I have a couple of ideas and plans I want
to try to put into affect in the new year and will talk a little
about them in the next issue (remember, only one issue next week,
on Wednesday the 2nd).
Thanks for your holiday cards and e-mails. Thanks
for your support, advertising and membership donations in 2007.
Have a very happy and most prosperous, healthy and rewarding New
Year!
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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