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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #080507 - Thursday,
May 22, 2008
Since 1990 Your First, Best and Only Complete Source of Cabaret
News
NOW IN OUR 18th YEAR PUBLISHING THE NEWS OF CABARET!
COVERING CABARET ON THE INTERNET SINCE 1997!
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TODAY'S TOP STORIES
AUSTRALIA: McBROOM & LUFT HEADLINE AT THE 2008 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL
*** FEATURED FESTIVAL EVENT ***
Amanda McBroom and Lorna Luft are just two of the headliners who will
be appearing at the 2008 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL (http://adelaidecabaretfestival.com/
), which runs from Friday, June 6th through Saturday June 14th at
the Adelaide Festival Centre in Adelaide, AUS.
As well as giving three performances at the festival,
Amanda McBroom will also present a masterclass, as will UK cabaret
performer Maria Friedman, who is giving her only Australian performance
at the festival. Among other International artists at this year's
Festival are Belle Du Berry from France, Elena Roger from Argentina
and the Balkan Gypsy group Paprika Balkanicus.
Australian musical theatre leading lady Rhonda Burchmore
will open the Festival fronting the 20-piece Adelaide Art Orchestra
in a lavish Las Vegas style revue, while Tom Burlinson, fresh from
his stint in the Australian production of "The Producers" will reprise
his Frank Sinatra tribute, "A Life in Song".
Demand for tickets has been so strong this year that
several additional performances have been added to the schedule
including an extra performance for Lorna Luft.
Full details of the festival program are available
on the Adelaide Cabaret Festival website at http://www.adelaidecabaretfestival.com/
AUSTRALIA: FRANK FORD'S 2008 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL TOP TEN PICKS
Rhonda Burchmore, the brilliant star of the Australian musical theatre
in a big glamorous Las Vegas style cabaret.
Amanda McBroom, Award winning singer and songwriter
(The Rose). "An urban poet with the voice of an angel."
Jonathan Biggins, Phil Scott and Drew Forsythe mount
a full frontal attack of political satire and witty songs.
Maria Friedman, a great star of the West End and
Broadway, presents a dazzling program of musical theatre.
1927 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea is "a
walk on the wild side" of theatre magic and music.
Elena Rogers' passion whips us through the history
of the sexy tango in song and dance. An Adelaide exclusive!
Lorna Luft, Judy Garland's other daughter, sings
the fabulous story of her mother, "the world's greatest entertainer".
Two for the Road: The Music of Movie Maestro Henry
Mancini starring a quartet of stunning entertainers.
Belle Du Berry. A charming, flirtatious French seductress
from the intimate Parisian cabaret scene.
The Kransky Sisters. This hilarious, original trio
return with their new show Three Bags Full. (Page 15)
Director, producer, playwright, administrator, educator,
academic and tireless advocate for the performing arts, Frank Ford
OAM is a bona-fide South Australian arts icon. He is founder of
the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, as well as the founder of the Adelaide
Fringe (the largest Fringe event of its kind in the southern hemisphere).
In six years, his faith and initiative in bringing cabaret to Adelaide
has been fully justified as well. Audiences and visitors have taken
the festival to their hearts, making ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL a
must-see event.
HEADLINES OF NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
AUSTRALIA: McBROOM & LUFT HEADLINE AT THE 2008 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL
*** FEATURED FESTIVAL EVENT ***
AUSTRALIA: FRANK FORD'S 2008 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL TOP TEN PICKS
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR 18th BIRTHDAY SHOW JULY 9th
2008 MAC/HANSON AWARD WINNER MAUREEN KELLEY STEWART ADDED TO CAST!
*** CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SPECIAL EVENT ***
2008-2009 MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE GOOD THROUGH JULY 5, 2009
4-for-3 HOME-PAGE SIDE-BAR AD SALE FOR MAY & JUNE
MESSAGE BOARD IS AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP - WRITE FOR DATES
CYNTHIA CRANE'S LIVE PERFORMANCE CD NOW AVAILABLE
WINNER - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS' CHOICE TOP-10
NEW YORK CITY: PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP ON JAZZ WITH MASSE, BAILEY & ARNOLD
NEW YORK CITY: DAVID PELLEGRENE'S CABARET FEVER THURSDAYS AT UNCLE
CHARLIE'S
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN IN FINDING HOME DON'T TELL MAMA
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
NEW YORK CITY: JENNIFER WREN'S BIG NIGHT BEGINS FEATURED COMPOSERS
SERIES
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: MAC SEMINAR ABOUT CABARET DIRECTORS AT REPRISE ROOM
*** CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX WITH GUEST SHULER HENSLEY
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: BRONWYN, BARBARA & JERRY BRING OPEN-MIC HAPPY HOUR
TO RITA MAE'S
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: RICKY & KIMLEE UPSTAIRS OF STONEWALL ON WEDNESDAYS
& THURSDAYS
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ SERIES AT BARGEMUSIC
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE NYC'S HOTTEST CLUB
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEK
NEW YORK CITY: BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY WITH YOUNG BROADWAY/CABARET
STARS
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: MEMORIAL DAY SING-A-LONG WITH JERRY SCOTT
LONDON: SIDESHOW EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE ARTS THEATRE
BOSTON: BACA PRESENTS CABARET SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE OF 2008
*** CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: POOLE PARTY IN 10TH YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS ON SATURDAY
*** HOTLINE MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER
CHICAGO: SPIDER & STEVE AT KATERINA'S
NEW YORK CITY: RAISSA KATONA BENNETT IS PUTTING THINGS AWAY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
NEW ENGLAND: AT THE RITZ PRESENTS BETSYANN FAIELLA'S SINATRA SONGBOOK
NEW YORK CITY: SONGS FROM "NASHVILLE" RETURN TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
MID-WEST: ANNIE HUGHES AT T. W. MARTIN'S PUBLIC HOUSE
ON THE RADIO / ON THE WEB: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" PREEMPTED THIS
SUNDAY
*** CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB ***
NEW YORK CITY: NO TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC SUNDAY BRUNCH THIS
WEEK
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
ON THE RADIO / ON THE WEB: "AT THE RITZ!" ON RADIO ON SUNDAYS AND
STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
*** CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB ***
NEW YORK CITY: ALGONQUIN SALON MOVES TO SUNDAY NIGHTS
NEW YORK CITY: SUZANNE CARRICO RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM WITH
NEW SHOW
*** 2008 MAC AWARD WINNER - FEMALE DEBUT ***
NEW YORK CITY: OPEN MIC HAPPY HOUR WITH DAVID PELLEGRENE AT THE TOWN
HOUSE
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: JOHN TREACY EGAN WILL "COUNT THE STARS" IN CD RELEASE
SHOW
CHICAGO: MONDAY NIGHT LIVE AT PETTERINO'S WITH OPEN-MIC
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
LOS ANGELES: TORCH & MARX TEAM UP FOR WEEKLY BLUES JAM
LES MICHAELS HOSTS OPEN MIC MONDAYS AT VERMONT
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
NEW YORK CITY: JEFF HARNAR IN 4-NIGHT RUN AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
NEW YORK CITY: WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES RICH SIEGEL & NANCY
WINSTON
NEW YORK CITY: ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW AT B & N WITH JOHN TREACY EGAN
NEW YORK CITY: NEW VOCAL SERIES AT THE RIVER ROOM WITH JULIAN YEO
CHICAGO: PAUL MARINARO TRIO NOW EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT CLUB 3160
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
LOS ANGELES: WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM SESSION AT THE SPORTSMEN'S LODGE
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: JULIE REYBURN LIVE AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
SAN FRANCISCO: LUA HADAR'S SAN FRANCISCO "TWIST" CD RELEASE MAY 29th
TEXAS: LAURA AINSWORTH SINGS COLE PORTER CLASSICS AT BASS HALL
PENNSYLVANIA: ANDY PRESCOTT ON SPRING EAST COAST PIANO BAR TOUR
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
PENNSYLVANIA: BOWMAN'S TAVERN PRESENTS ANDY PRESCOTT ONE NIGHT ONLY
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: MARCUS SIMEONE IS A TROUBADOUR OF LOVE IN "THE HEART"
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
NEW YORK CITY: EMILY SKINNER SINGS "BROADWAY, MY WAY" AT FEINSTEIN'S
AUSTRALIA: THE SALLY BOURNE IDENTITY AT THE BUTTERFLY CLUB
LONDON: FAMELESS FIVE IN FAREWELL REUNION TOUR CONCERT EXTRAVAGANZA
CHICAGO: NO COVER BIRTHDAY PARTY & BENEFIT FOR SEASON OF CONCERN
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
PENNSYLVANIA: FLOURTOWN HOSTS PRESCOTT ON EAST COAST TOUR
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: KEVIN DOZIER MAKES NYC CABARET DEBUT WITH 5-NIGHT ENGAGEMENT
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $2 OFF THE COVER ***
CHICAGO: KT SULLIVAN CELEBRATES BROADWAY MUSICALS IN ONE WOMAN SHOW
NEW YORK CITY: NEW SHOW FROM TV AND STAGE STAR TONY DANZA
SAN FRANCISCO: OLETA ADAMS AT THE RAZZ ROOM IN JUNE
CHICAGO: JEANNE SCHERKENBACH SINGS KATE SMITH AT MAXIM'S
NEW YORK CITY: GUYS SHOW THEIR PRIDE WEDNESDAYS IN JUNE AT THE DUPLEX
NEW YORK CITY: ALICE FRAZIER AT THE BEECHMAN WITH BROADWAY WITHOUT
BOUNDARIES
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $10 OFF THE COVER ***
AUSTRALIA: HEADS AND TAILS REVUE AT THE BUTTERFLY CLUB
NEW YORK CITY: NEXT METROJAM CABARET/JAZZ OPEN MIC SET FOR JUNE 6th
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: THE BEST IS YET TO COME WITH GEORGE ALINE
NEW YORK CITY: JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS SHOW CELEBRATES THE TONYS
NEW YORK CITY: "GRACE NOTES: A SINGERS' SOIREE" AT MAMA'S MONTHLY
NEW YORK CITY: NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING SATURDAY JUNE 14th
*** CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT ***
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM/ABOUT CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR 18th BIRTHDAY SHOW JULY 9th
2008 MAC/HANSON AWARD WINNER MAUREEN KELLEY STEWART ADDED TO CAST!
*** CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SPECIAL EVENT ***
2008 MAC/HANSON AWARD winner Maureen Kelley Stewart has just been
added to the star-studded roster of singers who will appear at our
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 18th BIRTHDAY SHOW on Wednesday, July 9th at
the LAURIE BEECHMAN!
In addition to Ms. Stewart, already signed on to
perform as of today are 2008-MAC AWARD winner Phil Bond, Edd Clark,
Hector Coris, Cynthia Crane, 2008-MAC AWARD winner John De Marco,
2008-MAC AWARD winner Eric Michael Gillett, David Gurland, Teresa
Fischer, Matt Leahy, Joyce Moody, Krisanthi Pappas and Alysha Umphress
. 2008-MAC AWARD winner Miles Phillips, as the JEFF MATSON AWARD
winner, and 2008-MAC AWARD winner Tracy Stark, as the DOTTIE BURMAN
AWARD winner have also been invited to perform.
The party celebrates the start of the new 2008-2009
membership year which officially begins July 6th - the date in 1990
when the first CABARET HOTLINE (print edition) was published (we
were first on the web with cabaret news - since 1997!). I The theme
of the show is: TURNING 18 - OLD ENOUGH TO CHOOSE! (no politics,
please). The purpose of the show and the membership drive is to
raise the funds necessary to keep the website and the newsletter
from closing down during the June-July-August period when new banner
advertising drops to close to zero.
We already have sold over 45 of the 85 seats available
- more than 50% SOLD! I don't want you to miss out, since with less
than 40 seats to sell, and a great lineup of performers, I predict
a sellout in the next two weeks. Please don't call THE BEECHMAN
- they are not taking reservations for this event. NO TICKETS WILL
BE AVAILABLE THE DAY OF THE SHOW (even if we have seats left to
sell)! NO COMPS (someone already purchased a ticket/membership as
a gift for Julie Wilson).
Tickets are just $10 - but must be purchased along
with a 2008-2009 membership: $30 for a SILVER combo; $$85 for a
GOLD combo; $250 CRYSTAL membership gets you 2 free tickets. If
you can make it to the show and haven't ordered your ticket yet,
this would be a perfect time to join as a member or renew your membership
and get your ticket at the same time! Just go to http://www.svhamstra.com/thankyou1tkt.shtml
to place your order. Once more: SEATING IS LIMITED TO 85 - your
reservation is not assured until payment is made (that's why we
recommend using PayPal).
If you can't attend and wish to send congratulations
(or if you have a show or CD to promote) you can support the event
by purchasing an ad in the program booklet - costs start at just
$20. Just go to http://www.svhamstra.com/thankyou1prog.shtml . Deadline
for ads is June 24th.
I am still looking for one more sponsor to help with
covering the costs of the event (every penny of tickets sold will
go to support CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - as in the past). If you wish
to be a sponsor at $100 go to http://www.svhamstra.com/thankyou1sponsor.shtml
. Sponsors are mentioned (if they wish) on all publicity information
sent and also get a 1/4 page ad (worth $35)
THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 18th BIRTHDAY PARTY is
sponsored in part by 2008-MAC AWARD winner Suzanne Carricco (http://www.suzannecarrico.com/
), Raissa Katona Bennett (http://www.raissa.info/
), MIRANDA MUSIC (http://www.mirandamusic.com/
), Sandi Durell (http://www.timelessdivas.com/
), Joyce Moody (http://www.joycemoody.com/
) and Eric Michael Gillett (http://www.ericmichaelgillett.com/
) plus 2 additional anonymous sponsors.
2008-2009 MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE GOOD THROUGH JULY 5, 2009
2008-2009 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE memberships, good through July 5,
2009, are also now on sale (brand new members signing up before July
5th, when all the 2007-2008 memberships expire will get extra weeks
on their new membership - current members who don't want to miss a
day of membership can renew now). SILVER memberships still are just
$20 - GOLD memberships remain at $75. Other membership levels available.
See http://www.svhamstra.com/Membership.shtml
or click on the button marked JOIN HERE at the top of every page on
the website for all benefits and details. We hit 478 members in the
current 2007-2008 membership year (which expire on July 5th), and
this year the goal is 500!
4-for-3 HOME-PAGE SIDE-BAR AD SALE FOR MAY & JUNE
During May & June we are offering again our special deal for those
who order HOME-PAGE SIDE-BAR ads, 1 week free with 3 weeks paid. No
membership discounts allowed, ad must be paid for in advance using
PayPal, ad must end its run no later than June 30th. AD MUST BE CABARET
RELATED. These ads are the perfect size to promote your cabaret CD.
There is a limit of 5 ads per week - ad placement is on a first-ordered
& paid basis. Your payment will be refunded by PayPal if we are unable
to display your ad for any reason. Your offering will be mentioned
in EVERY issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter, sent to over
2500 subscribers twice a week as long as the ad is running! Click
on the button marked BANNER INFO at the top of every page on the website
for information and pricing on all the sizes, types and styles of
advertising available. 4-week run must start no later than Sunday,
June 8th.
MESSAGE BOARD IS AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP - WRITE FOR DATES
The BANNER AD on the most visited page on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website. This is the only advertising item that appears on this page
- and appears at the top of this page whenever someone reads one of
the messages as well. This page is actually visited more times each
day than our home (opening) page! Cost of this exclusive placement
is $95 per week for the first 2 weeks (there is a 2-week minimum)
and then $75 per week continuous thereafter. SUPERSIZE banner only.
In addition you may take advantage of your membership discount or
rebate ($20 one-time rebate for SILVER members, 20% discount for GOLD
members for the rest of the membership year, etc.) And you can take
an additional 5% discount if you pay using a credit card and PayPal.
Click on the button marked BANNER INFO at the top of every page on
the website for information and pricing on all the sizes, types and
styles of advertising available. Write for availability - some weeks
already reserved.
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. 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. As with all live entertainment events, performers are
subject to change without notice.
CABARET CD RELEASE NEWS & UPDATES
CYNTHIA CRANE'S LIVE PERFORMANCE CD NOW AVAILABLE
WINNER - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS' CHOICE TOP-10
Saloon-singer/story-teller Cynthia Crane mulls over life, love and
wrestles with the difficulties of watching life get old while she
remains eternally 27, "over and over and over again" on her latest
CD "If I Knew Now (what I knew then)". The CD, recorded live, is loaded
with with wry, witty songs - great melodies and smart lyrics by Jay
Leonhart and Dave Frishberg - plus a pastiche including Harold Arlen,
Stephen Sondheim, Johnny Mandel, John Wallowitch, Lew Spence, Clark
Gesner and Frank Loesser. Officially released at THE BARNES & NOBLE
BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC) in NYC in late October,
the CD is available at the store and also available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/crane6
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
CABARET WORKSHOPS & TRAINING
NEW YORK CITY: PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP ON JAZZ WITH MASSE, BAILEY & ARNOLD
Performance Skills for Jazz Singers, a special one-day workshop taught
by founding member of Manhattan Transfer, Laurel Masse, along with
Wendy Lane Bailey and Tex Arnold will be presented at SHETLER STUDIOS
(244 West 54th Street - Suite 1205 - Penthouse 4, NYC) on Saturday,
June 7th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Tuition for each workshop is $165.
There is a $15 discount for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. For
more information or to enroll email parkroadmanagement@verizon.net
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR MAY 22nd THROUGH MAY 25th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE
CABARET DIARY AT http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
THURSDAY - MAY 22nd
NEW YORK CITY: DAVID PELLEGRENE'S CABARET FEVER THURSDAYS AT UNCLE
CHARLIE'S
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Piano bar host, vocalist and recording artist David Pellegrene holds
a special "Cabaret Fever" 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/
). There is never a cover charge - just plenty of fun and song. David
is at the piano here Thursdays with "Cabaret Fever" at 8:00 pm and
Fridays through Sundays starting around 9:00 pm.
*** SUPER SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
NEW YORK CITY: LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN IN FINDING HOME DON'T TELL MAMA
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Lucille Carr-Kaffashan returns to the cabaret stage in May in the
lovely new room at New York City's legendary cabaret theater and piano
bar, DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
). Remaining performance dates are Thursdays May 22nd at 6:30 pm and
May 29th at 8:30 pm. Along with musical director and accompanist,
David Brunetti, Lucille will present four performances of her brand
new cabaret show, Finding Home. Finding Home, directed by Lina Koutrakos,
explores the images and feelings that are associated with our concept
of "home". The program reflects Lucille's diverse musical interests,
featuring selections from musical theater giants such as Stephen Sondheim,
Jerry Herman, and Cole Porter, alongside those of contemporary singer-songwriters
such as Randy Newman, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Neil Sedaka, and
Annie Dinerman. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
NEW YORK CITY: JENNIFER WREN'S BIG NIGHT BEGINS FEATURED COMPOSERS
SERIES
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
A delicious open mic gathering for the musical community hosted by
Jennifer Wren and featuring the musical genius of Bill Zeffiro continues
on Thursday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm at BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE
(318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
). This week MAC-Award Nominated composer/lyricist Nicholas Levin
launches THE BIG NIGHT OUT FEATURED COMPOSERS SERIES. This groundbreaking
performance series will unite new and established composers and up-and-coming
performers in an intimate and relaxed setting. Incorporated into the
open mic format, these artists will share their work and talk about
the process of writing the theatre and cabaret music of today. If
you have a song you want to try out, a show to promote, here is new
newest hot-spot to visit. All musicians of all types and styles welcome.
BIG NIGHT OUT continues every other Thursday night at 7:00 pm.
NEW YORK CITY: MAC SEMINAR ABOUT CABARET DIRECTORS AT REPRISE ROOM
*** CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT ***
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents a discussion on the
role of a cabaret director on Thursday, May 22nd at 6:30 pm at THE
REPRISE ROOM AT DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - RESV: 212-465-2662
ext. 1 - http://www.therepriseroom.com/
). The seminar with cover how to find the right one and what to expect
from a director-performer collaboration. Panelists scheduled to appear:
Scott Barnes, Eric Michael Gillett, Lina Koutrakos, Sara Louise Lazarus
and Lennie Watts. Moderated by Hector Coris. No cover for MAC members
($10 cover for guests) - no minimum.
NEW YORK CITY: SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX WITH GUEST SHULER HENSLEY
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
2007 MAC BOD AWARD WINNER Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) is usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. The guest for Seth's
show for May 22nd is Shuler Hensley who plays the role of the monster
in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN on Broadway. 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/
.
NEW YORK CITY: BRONWYN, BARBARA & JERRY BRING OPEN-MIC HAPPY HOUR
TO RITA MAE'S
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Bronwyn Rucker and Barbara Mundy will host "Happy Hour Performance
Salon" on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at RITA MAE'S (531 Hudson
Street, NYC - 212-929-3343 - http://www.rubyfruitnyc.com/
), with the amazing Jerry Scott at the piano and special guests. No
cover charge and just a $10 food/drink minimum.
NEW YORK CITY: RICKY & KIMLEE UPSTAIRS OF STONEWALL ON WEDNESDAYS
& THURSDAYS
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Kimlee Hicks and Ricky Ritzel entertain with open-mic on Wednesdays
& Thursdays from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at "New York's Best Kept Secret Piano
Bar" Upstairs at the historic Greenwich Village Landmark, STONEWALL
INN (53 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-488-2705 - http://www.thestonewallinn.net/
). The piano bar is accessible through the main bar room - where Village
icon Tree tends bar. No cover charge.
NEW YORK CITY: THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ SERIES AT BARGEMUSIC
Imagine jazz at a truly unique New York City location with charm,
history and spectacular water views. The venue is BARGEMUSIC (Fulton
Ferry Landing, Brooklyn, NY - 718-624-2083 - http://www.bargemusic.org/
), a floating concert hall located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Scheduled for Thursday nights at 8:00 pm are: May 22nd: Dayna Stephens,
Tenor Saxophone Dahveed Behroozi, Piano Gary Wang, Bass Tim Bulkley,
Drums; May 29th: Liz Magnus, Piano. Tickets are $35.
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE NYC'S HOTTEST CLUB
NYC's newest cabaret venue is located 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/
). For full schedule and more information, see http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
. *** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEK
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) 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. Booking 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.
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FRIDAY - MAY 23rd
NEW YORK CITY: BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY WITH YOUNG BROADWAY/CABARET
STARS
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/
) 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 guest is
TBA.
NEW YORK CITY: MEMORIAL DAY SING-A-LONG WITH JERRY SCOTT
Jerry Scott's Annual Memorial Day Sing-A-Long will take place from
8:00 pm to midnight on Friday, May 23rd at CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd
Street, NYC - 212-355-5360). Reservations are highly recommended.
Call for cover/minimum information.
LONDON: SIDESHOW EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE ARTS THEATRE
The Bloody Ringmaster introduces a plethora of weird and wonderful
SideShow performances whilst DJ Margaret the Gimp spins hangbag, kitsch,
tv themes and subversive pop every Friday night starting at 8:00 pm
at THE ARTS THEATRE (6-7 Great Newport Street, Westminster, London
UK - 0207 836 2132 - http://www.artstheatrelondon.com/
). This weeks guests include strong-woman Emerald Ace, clown Jon Davison,
fortune teller Blanche Dubois, Holly Penfield and Trixie Little and
the Evil Tap Dancing Hate Monkey! Reservations through http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/
. Call for cover/minimum information.
SATURDAY - MAY 24th - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
BOSTON: BACA PRESENTS CABARET SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE OF 2008
*** CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT ***
"Cabaret Songwriters Showcase of 2008," to be held on Saturday, May
24th at 7:00 pm at THE BLACKSMITH HOUSE (56 Brattle Street, Cambridge,
MA - TKTS: http://www.bostoncabaret.com/pages/cssf.html
) is the first annual production of what is expected to be a unique
contribution to the Boston arts scene: an evening series of song showcases
lasting from 15 to 30 minutes each presented by songwriters who are
members of the Boston Association of Cabaret Artists (BACA). This
format enables the audience to hear the wide-ranging contributions
Boston cabaret and musical theater songwriters are making to performers
of the art of cabaret in New England, around the nation and beyond.
Tickets ($20) may be purchased at the door or online via PayPal account
or credit card at http://www.bostoncabaret.com/pages/cssf.html
NEW YORK CITY: POOLE PARTY IN 10TH YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS ON SATURDAY
*** HOTLINE MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER
The Award-Winning Stand-Up & Musical Comedy show POOLE PARTY, now
in its 10th year, and hosted by 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.donttellmamanyc.com/
) this Saturday night, May 24th at 8:30 pm, featured performers are
TBA. Still just a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum each show. $10 cover
each show for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
CHICAGO: SPIDER & STEVE AT KATERINA'S
Spider Saloff with guitarist Steve Ramsdell will perform early dinner
sets from 6:30 to 9:00 pm on Saturdays, May 24th & 31st at KATERINA'S
CLUB (1920 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL - 773-348-7592 - http://www.katerinas.com/
). There is just a $5 cover.
SUNDAY - MAY 25th - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
NEW YORK CITY: RAISSA KATONA BENNETT IS PUTTING THINGS AWAY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Raissa Katona Bennett returns to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West
22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) in May with her new show PUTTING THINGS AWAY on Sunday & Tuesday,
May 25th and 27th, all shows at 7:00 pm. In the show, Raissa takes
the audience on a musical journey through the universal milestones
of life - searching for hope and beauty as we purge the old and embrace
the new. PUTTING THINGS AWAY is directed and co-written by 2008 MAC
Award Nominee for Best Director, Eric Michael Gillett. This will mark
Raissa's second collaboration with Eric, as well as Musical Director,
David Caldwell. David is also the current Musical Director of FORBIDDEN
BROADWAY. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 minimum. $15 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NEW ENGLAND: AT THE RITZ PRESENTS BETSYANN FAIELLA'S SINATRA SONGBOOK
"SINATRA SONGBOOK - A Jazz Tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes" will be presented
on Sunday, May 25th at 3:00 pm at NORWALK CONCERT HALL (125 East Avenue,
Norwalk, CT - 203-854-7900 - http://www.norwalkct.org/
). Tickets are available for $25 & $35 at Sally's Place of Westport,
CT at (203-454-0303) or call 800-529-8497. The show features vocalist
Betsyann Faiella along with Tedd Firth at the piano and Eddie Bert
(Trombonist), Mike Campenni (Drummer), Calvin Hill (Bassist) and Tommy
Morimoto (Tenor Saxophonist). The show is presented by AT THE RITZ!
(http://www.attheritz.org/
) in association with Len Triola. Along with some of today's premiere
jazz musicians, Betsyann Faiella's Jazz Tribute to Frank Sinatra at
NYC's Birdland, The Blue Note NYC and Las Vegas, Boston's The Regatta
Bar, L.A.'s The Jazz Bakery and Seattle's Jazz Alley drew standing-room
only crowds to her week-long engagements. Sold-out performances at
London's Ronnie Scott's resulted in invitations for two return engagements.
Her CD release, "CAN I BE FRANK?," recorded with some of Sinatra's
own sidemen, is a tribute to the artistry and the most revered influence
made on her by Francis Albert Sinatra.
NEW YORK CITY: SONGS FROM "NASHVILLE" RETURN TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Daryl Glenn is moving once more from THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West
22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) reservation desk to center stage where he will be joined by pianist/singer
Jo Lynn Burks as they perform all the songs from Robert Altman's classic
1975 film, "NASHVILLE" on Sunday, May 25th at 4:00 pm. Backed by a
5-piece country band and featuring New York cabaret favorite Jay Rogers,
The Metropolitan Room's own Tanya Holt and Broadway's Brad Wills ("Annie"
20th Anniversary production) the show is a country/western throw-down.
Every song from the beloved soundtrack album (and perhaps even a few
extra) will be recreated including Keith Carradine's Academy Award
winning "I'm Easy". Musical direction and arrangements by Jo Lynn
Burks. Director/choreographer is Vince DeGeorge. There is a $20 cover
plus a $15 minimum.
MID-WEST: ANNIE HUGHES AT T. W. MARTIN'S PUBLIC HOUSE
Annie Hughes brings her new show "Spring Is Here..." to T. W. MARTIN'S
PUBLIC HOUSE (111 Cooper Street, Waupaca, WI - 715-942-0499 - http://www.twmartins.com/
) on Sunday, May 25th at 7:00 pm. She is joined by Chris Dalzell at
the piano. $25 cover includes dessert and a glass of house wine.
ON THE RADIO / ON THE WEB: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" PREEMPTED THIS
SUNDAY
*** CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB ***
On Sunday, May 25th, 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, is
pre-empted for a WBAI / THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO On-Air Fundraiser.
David will be back next week, June 1st. 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. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI
Archives at http://archive.wbai.org/
. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/
.
NEW YORK CITY: NO TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC SUNDAY BRUNCH THIS
WEEK
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Trudi Mann's Sunday Brunch "Open Mic For Singers," happens 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 John Delfin 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. NO BRUNCH SUNDAY MARCH 25th - LABOR
DAY WEEKEND
ON THE RADIO / ON THE WEB: "AT THE RITZ!" ON RADIO ON SUNDAYS AND
STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
*** CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB ***
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.
NEW YORK CITY: ALGONQUIN SALON MOVES TO SUNDAY NIGHTS
The ALGONQUIN SALON in the lobby of the legendary THE ALGONQUIN HOTEL
(59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/
) and hosted by Mark Janas, returns on a new night, Sundays from 7:00
to 10:00 pm on May 25th and June 1st. The theme for Sunday, May 25th
will be "LADIES FIRST," followed by the First Annual Algonquin Salon
JUNE JAZZATHON on Sunday, June 1st. The dates and themes of future
Algonquin Salons will be announced shortly. There is no cover, no
minimum.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR MAY 25th THROUGH JUNE 1st
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE
CABARET DIARY AT http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
MONDAY - MAY 26th - MEMORIAL DAY
NEW YORK CITY: SUZANNE CARRICO RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM WITH
NEW SHOW
*** 2008 MAC AWARD WINNER - FEMALE DEBUT ***
Suzanne Carrico returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for two performances of her new show "The Friendliest Thing" on
Mondays, May 26th & June 2nd at 7:00 pm. The show is directed by Mary
Cleere Haran, with Tedd Firth as musical director and Steve Doyle
on bass. Suzanne is a 2008 MAC Award Winner for Outstanding Debut
for her show "The Art of the Cahn" which was performed last year at
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. In her new show, Suzanne promises an evening
of provocative music from The Great American Songbook of the past
& present, devoted to matters of a most intimate nature. There is
a $20 cover plus a $15 minimum.
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NEW YORK CITY: OPEN MIC HAPPY HOUR WITH DAVID PELLEGRENE AT THE TOWN
HOUSE
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Piano bar host, vocalist and recording artist David Pellegrene can
be found at the piano 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://www.cdbaby.com/cd/pellegrene
.
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NEW YORK CITY: JOHN TREACY EGAN WILL "COUNT THE STARS" IN CD RELEASE
SHOW
John Treacy Egan will present an evening of standards from his recent
CD release "Count the Stars" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd
Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Monday, May 26th at 9:30 pm. As of January, John is appearing
as Chef Louis in 'THE LITTLE MERMAID' on Broadway. Previously John
was in the Broadway cast of THE PRODUCERS as Max Bialystock. He has
also played the roles of Roger Debris, Franz Liebkind, and Max Bialystock
in the same show. John was an original company member of the Broadway
production of JEKYLL & HYDE and has toured in productions of CATS
and KISS ME KATE. Off-Broadway, John created roles in Howard Crabtree's
WHEN PIGS FLY! and was also an original member of BATBOY The Musical.
There is a $20 cover plus a $15 minimum.
CHICAGO: MONDAY NIGHT LIVE AT PETTERINO'S WITH OPEN-MIC *** CABARET
OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Denise McGowan and Beckie Menzie invite you to join them every Monday
night beginning at 7:30 pm at PETTERINO'S (150 North Dearborn, Chicago,
IL - 312-422-0150 - http://www.petterinos.com/
) for "Monday Night Live, an impromptu showcase and open-mic for both
professional and aspiring singers. Singers are encouraged to bring
sheet music in their key. There is no cover charge but a $15 food/beverage
minimum is suggested.
LOS ANGELES: TORCH & MARX TEAM UP FOR WEEKLY BLUES JAM
Mark Tortorici ("Torch") joins Southern California Blues Great John
Marx to co-host LA's longest running Blues Jam, (formerly at Cozy's
in Sherman Oaks) at CLUB SIXTY-25 (6025 Reseda Boulevard, Reseda,
CA - 818-881-4311) every Monday with sets at 9:00 & 10:00 pm. The
club offers good food, drinks, smooth new dance floor and free parking.
There is no cover charge.
LES MICHAELS HOSTS OPEN MIC MONDAYS AT VERMONT
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Les Michaels host Open Mic Mondays every week at 8:00 pm (7:30 pm
signup) at VERMONT (1714 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-661-6163
- http://www.vermontrestaurantonline.com/
), with Ron Snyder at the piano. There is a $5 cover plus a 1-drink
minimum. CLUB IS CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY. Next event is Monday,
June 2nd.
TUESDAY - MAY 27th
NEW YORK CITY: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her "every Tuesday night at 9:30
pm" spot at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for
over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of
the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is
one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one
of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market",
"Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks
and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time,
her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese.
"Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some
not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette
Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 minimum.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 28th
NEW YORK CITY: JEFF HARNAR IN 4-NIGHT RUN AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Jeff Harner celebrates the words and music of Cole Porter at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Wednesday through Saturday, May 29th through 31st, all shows
at 7:30 pm. He is joined on stage by his musical director Alex Rybeck.
The show, "Jeff Harner Sings Cole Porter," makes its Metropolitan
Room Debut after it's recent sold out run in London where it was critic's
choice (4 stars) in the Times London. There is a $25 cover plus a
$15 minimum.
NEW YORK CITY: WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES RICH SIEGEL & NANCY
WINSTON
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.
Next show is on Wednesday, May 28th with Rich Siegel, singer/piano
and Nancy Winston, singer/piano. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 admission.
NEW YORK CITY: ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW AT B & N WITH JOHN TREACY EGAN
ANY WEDNESDAY, the free in-store concert series that features the
best in cabaret, jazz and theater music takes place weekly at THE
BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC). Performances
are at 6:00 pm. Appearing on May 28th, John Treacy Egan. Currently
featured in The Little Mermaid, the Broadway veteran marks his solo-CD
debut with Count Your Stars, a mix of songs exploring the many aspects
of romance and love. UPCOMING SHOWS: Wednesday, June 4th, Sheena Ben-David;
June 11th, Karen Akers; June 18th (5:30 pm) Karen Mason; July 30th,
Scot Albertson; October 22nd, Adi Braun; December 3rd, Sue Matsuki
& Edd Clark. No reservations taken. No cover.
NEW YORK CITY: NEW VOCAL SERIES AT THE RIVER ROOM WITH JULIAN YEO
THE RIVER ROOM OF HARLEM (Riverbank State Park, Riverside Drive at
145th Street, NYC - 212-491-1500 - http://www.theriverroomofharlem.com/
) is continuing their new Wednesday Night Vocal Series in May & June,
performing three sets each week, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The River
Room has the most stunning view. Upcoming performers: Julian Yeo performs
May 28th; Barbara Rosene is here June 11th. There is a $10 cover.
CHICAGO: PAUL MARINARO TRIO NOW EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT CLUB 3160
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Due to the overwhelming success of the last week's debut, The Paul
Marinaro Trio will be appearing every Wednesday night at CLUB 3160
(3160 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL - 773-327-5969) from 9:30 pm
to 1:00 am. Guest vocalists are invited to drop by to sing a tune
or two. There is no cover, just a 2-drink minimum.
LOS ANGELES: WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM SESSION AT THE SPORTSMEN'S LODGE
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Cathy Segal-Garcia Productions presents The Wednesday Night Jazz Jam
Session at THE SPORTSMEN'S LODGE (12833 Ventura Boulevard, Studio
City, CA - 818-755-5000 - http://www.slhotel.com/
) with a special show celebrating Cathy's birthday on May 28th from
8:30 to midnight. The jam sessions have been held every Wednesday
night for the past 7 years! Guests are invited to get up and perform,
singing or playing an instrument. No cover! Just a 2 drink or food
minimum.
THURSDAY - MAY 29th
NEW YORK CITY: JULIE REYBURN LIVE AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Award-winning vocalist Julie Reyburn once again tackles the many colors
and facets of the American Songbook, from Bob Dylan and the Beatles
to Stephen Sondheim and Nat King Cole, in her debut at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Thursdays May 29th (a special birthday show with special guests
David Gurland and Bill Reyburn), June 5th & June 12th, all shows at
10:00 pm. The 2007 Julie Wilson Award recipient will be performing
a brand new show alongside her long time music director and collaborator,
Mark Janas with Ritt Henn on Bass and Thor Fields on Guitar. There
is a $20 cover plus a $15 minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
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SAN FRANCISCO: LUA HADAR'S SAN FRANCISCO "TWIST" CD RELEASE MAY 29th
San Francisco favorite Lua Hadar will hold the official Bay Area release
of her new CD "Twist" on Thursday, May 29th at JAZZ AT PEARLS (256
Columbus Avenue, North Beach, San Francisco, CA - 415-291-8255 - http://www.jazzatpearls.com/
) with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The show will feature the performers
who appear on the CD: Music director Jason Martineau on piano, Dave
Rokeach on drums, Andrew Higgins on bass, Tony Malfatti on reeds,
Patricio Angulo on congas and special guest Dave Miotke on accordion.
Lua's unique musical skill set has classical and jazz roots, combined
with a facility and love for the Romance languages, including French,
Italian and Spanish. Her training and experience in theatre and cabaret
have given Lua an ability to connect intimately with audiences and
emotionally embrace her music. She has a warm and generous way with
both her band and her audiences. Cover is $20 for 8:00 pm show and
$15 for the 10:00 pm set.
FRIDAY - MAY 30th
TEXAS: LAURA AINSWORTH SINGS COLE PORTER CLASSICS AT BASS HALL
Singer/comedienne Laura Ainsworth and singer/pianist Michael Gott
present their critically-acclaimed revue, "Cole Porter: Elegance &
Decadence" at the McDAVID STUDIO at BASS HALL (301 East 5th Street,
Fort Worth, TX - 817-212-4280 - http://www.basshall.com/
) with shows at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. It's the ultimate Manhattan-style
romantic evening, featuring Porter's greatest standards and most hilarious
comic rarities, presented in Bass Hall's gorgeous listening room theater.
Full bar service available. Tickets are $23.
PENNSYLVANIA: ANDY PRESCOTT ON SPRING EAST COAST PIANO BAR TOUR
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Piano bar entertainer Andy Prescott, returns from Hollywood for a
10-Day, Spring East Coast Piano Bar Reunion Tour, after spending the
past Four months in LA pursuing acting opportunities. On Fridays,
May 30th & June 6th, Andy will be at the piano at RISTORANTE CASTELLOS
(1200 Welsh Road, North Wales, PA - 215-672-6593) from 5:00 pm to
closing. There is no cover charge.
SATURDAY - MAY 31st
PENNSYLVANIA: BOWMAN'S TAVERN PRESENTS ANDY PRESCOTT ONE NIGHT ONLY
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Piano bar entertainer Andy Prescott makes a stop at BOWMAN'S TAVERN
(1600 River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-2972) as part of his East
Coast Piano Bar Tour on Saturday, May 31st from 8:00 pm to midnight.
Andy, a Lansdale, PA native, currently works as an actor, pianist,
singer, and piano bar entertainer, having performed throughout New
York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Recently he has spent time in the
Los Angeles area, establishing representation for acting opportunities
out West. There is no cover charge.
SUNDAY - JUNE 1st
NEW YORK CITY: MARCUS SIMEONE IS A TROUBADOUR OF LOVE IN "THE HEART"
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Legendary songwriter/producer Jason Darrow, who discovered Jane Olivor
and produced her two most successful albums for Columbia Records,
presents his newest find, sensational vocalist Marcus Simeone in an
all new show: "The Heart" with the next performances scheduled Sunday,
June 1st at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Sharing the stage with Marcus will be respected musical director
Barry Levitt leading the band. The show will mark the debut of "The
Heart," a song written by Mr. Darrow and Stephen Schwartz. There is
a $20 cover plus a $15 minimum. $15 cover for member of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
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NEW YORK CITY: EMILY SKINNER SINGS "BROADWAY, MY WAY" AT FEINSTEIN'S
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095
- http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) will continue the Spring 2008 season with the debut of Tony Award
nominee Emily Skinner for two nights only, Sundays, June 1st and 8th
at 8:30 pm. In her new show "Broadway Her Way," the star of The Full
Monty and Side Show performs songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen
Sondheim, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern and more. Her journey through
the best of the Great White Way travels from Gypsy and Funny Girl
to Into The Woods, Nine and The Little Mermaid. Both shows have a
$40 cover and a $25 minimum.
AUSTRALIA: THE SALLY BOURNE IDENTITY AT THE BUTTERFLY CLUB
Nominated for a 2008 Green Room Cabaret Award for Best Original Songs,
and selected to perform at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival Sally Bourne
returns to THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC
- 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/
) for one night only on Sunday June 1st at 8:00 pm with her sell out
show THE SALLY BOURNE IDENTITY, before taking it to the Adelaide Cabaret
Festival. With new songs, a new dress and even new material - as well
as musical direction from the laudably talented Dean Lotherington
- it promises to be a shameless evening of intimate verbal intercourse!
$25 cover.
LONDON: FAMELESS FIVE IN FAREWELL REUNION TOUR CONCERT EXTRAVAGANZA
Having failed yet again to secure lucrative West End contracts, the
original Fameless Five, Louise Hollamby, Dusty Limits, Paul L Martin,
David Menkin & Sarah-Louise Young (stars of the Battersea Barge Panto
and all manner of cabaret antics) return to the BATTERSEA BARGE (Riverside
Walk, Nine Elms Lane, London - 020 7498 004 - http://www.batterseabarge.com/
) for one more night of rollicking showtunes, old favorites and surprising
novelties on Sunday, June 1st at 7:30 pm. Musical direction is by
Michael Roulston. Call for cover/minimum information.
CHICAGO: NO COVER BIRTHDAY PARTY & BENEFIT FOR SEASON OF CONCERN
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
Melissa "Missey" Young will have a very special Birthday party this
year: a benefit for her favorite Chicago organization, Season of Concern
(http://www.seasonofconcern.org/
), now in it's 21st year of existence. The party/benefit/show will
be on Sunday night, June 1st at 7:00 pm at BAILIWICK THEATRE (1229
West Belmont, Chicago, IL - 773-883-1090 - http://www.bailiwick.org/
). Scheduled to perform are Jon Cunningham, Rob Smith, Barbara Myers,
Vallea E Woodbury, Sean Walton, Aaron Holland, Jayson Brooks, Gerald
Richardson, Bethany Thomas, and Melissa Young with Rick Frendt at
the piano! The song list will selections from a well loved Broadway
musical soon to be closing! There is no charge to enter this benefit,
but they will pass the hat at intermission and ask for donations to
help reach the goal of $500 for the evening!
PENNSYLVANIA: FLOURTOWN HOSTS PRESCOTT ON EAST COAST TOUR
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
FINGERS (700 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA - 215-233-9955) will present
piano bar entertainer Andy Prescott at the piano on Sunday, June 1st
& 8th from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. Visiting from LA for a 10-day tour performing
at NJ-PA clubs, Andy studied acting, comedy, and music for years.
He has a quirky and entertaining personality, which he brings to everything
he touches. There is no cover charge.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR JUNE 2nd THROUGH JUNE 8th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE
CABARET DIARY AT http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
MONDAY - JUNE 2nd
NEW YORK CITY: KEVIN DOZIER MAKES NYC CABARET DEBUT WITH 5-NIGHT ENGAGEMENT
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $2 OFF THE COVER ***
Singer Kevin Dozier, who was named 'Male Performer of the Year' at
the 2003 San Francisco Cabaret Competition, will make his NYC debut
on Monday, June 2nd at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC
- 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
). Additional shows are scheduled for Mondays June 9th, 23rd & 30th
and Tuesday, June 17th - all shows at 7:00 pm. Kevin's musical director
is Christopher Marlowe with direction by Scott Barnes. The show, entitled
"Introducing Kevin Dozier" features material from the Great American
Songbook and the Great White Way. The show features personal favorites
by Harold Arlen, Kander & Ebb, Marshall Barer, Alan and Marilyn Bergman,
Cheryl Wheeler, William Finn, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Rodgers and Hart,
Johnny Mercer, and Stephen Sondheim. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink
minimum. $8 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
CHICAGO: KT SULLIVAN CELEBRATES BROADWAY MUSICALS IN ONE WOMAN SHOW
Award-winning and acclaimed Broadway, cabaret, concert and recording
star KT Sullivan sings the songs of the Great White Way in her upcoming
Chicago one-woman show Colored Lights at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee
Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) Monday through Thursday, June 2nd through 5th at 8:00 pm. There
will also be a special late night show on Thursday, June 5th at 10:30
pm. Joining KT will be acclaimed jazz pianist Jon Weber. Using her
own Broadway and off-Broadway experiences as a departure point, Sullivan
performs a century of musical theater gems including selections from
Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, Lerner & Lowe, Jerry Herman, Stephen
Sondheim and Adam Guetel. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
($20 cover for the 10:30 show on the 5th.)
TUESDAY - JUNE 3rd
NEW YORK CITY: NEW SHOW FROM TV AND STAGE STAR TONY DANZA
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095
- http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) will continue the Spring 2008 season with the return engagement
of entertainer Tony Danza, Tuesdays through Saturdays, June 3rd through
14th. Tony's new show, "I Could Have Danced All Night," featuring
his usual mix of music, comedy and dance, includes songs like "Dancing
in The Dark," "Let's Face The Music and Dance," "The Last Dance" and
"At The Hop." The show will play the following schedule: Tuesday through
Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:00
pm. Covers and minimums vary so call the club for information.
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 4th
SAN FRANCISCO: OLETA ADAMS AT THE RAZZ ROOM IN JUNE
Multiple Grammy-nominated contralto singer/songwriter Oleta Adams
will perform at the RAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street,
San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - http://www.therrazzroom.com/
) on Thursday through Sunday, June 4th through 7th. Raised the daughter
of a Baptist minister in small Yakima, WA, Oleta Adams was somewhat
of a child prodigy, playing piano at an early age and directing choirs
by the time she was a teen. At 18 she made a decision to forego a
college scholarship and instead headed to Los Angeles seeking a musical
career. When her jazzy, torchy style didn't fit the dance oriented
sound of the mid to late 70s, she moved to Kansas City, where she
slowly gathered a following singing and playing piano at local nightclubs.
Since the runaway success of her 1990 debut Platinum selling album
"Circle of One," and the impassioned hit single "Get Here" (the Brenda
Russell composition that became an unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf
War), Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans in the USA and Europe
with journeys of the heart via songs that draw deeply from her roots
in gospel, while crossing effortlessly into the realms of soul, R&B,
urban, and popular music. Call for showtimes and cover/minimum information.
CHICAGO: JEANNE SCHERKENBACH SINGS KATE SMITH AT MAXIM'S
Jeanne Scherkenbach will present the songs of Kate Smith at MAXIM'S
at The Nancy Goldberg International Center (24 East Goethe Street,
Chicago, IL - Tickets: 312-742-1748 - http://www.maximschicago.org/
) on Wednesday, June 4th at 7:30 pm with musical director Mark Burnell.
The show is a look at the life and songs of Ms. Smith, a woman who
came to symbolize America, and featuring the beloved songs she performed
including "I'll Be Seeing You", "The White Cliffs of Dover", and "God
Bless America". $25 admission (includes hors d'oeuvres).
NEW YORK CITY: GUYS SHOW THEIR PRIDE WEDNESDAYS IN JUNE AT THE DUPLEX
GUY PRIDE: The World's 1st MAN-sical! will present an evening of tight
harmonies and hilarious boasting every Wednesday in June at THE DUPLEX
CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
). Shows are scheduled for June 4th & 18th 7:00 pm and June 11th &
25th at 9:30 pm. This whimsical satirical revue looks into the lives,
personalities and quirks of five men who come together to celebrate
all things 'Guy'! Creators Cedric Jones and Lee Cavellier are joined
by Meridoc Burkhardt and Lance R. Marshall to put forth their thoughts,
feelings and voices (in the manliest way possible, of course) to present
an hour of fun and song. With direction by Alexis M. Hadsall, arrangements
by Mr. Phillip Kirchman, two original numbers by composer/lyricist
Charles Bloom, and a witty book by Lee Cavellier, GUY PRIDE: The World's
1st MAN-sical! is a creative new show designed to entertain audiences
of all kinds, and leave you proud to be a man...whether you are one
or not! There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
THURSDAY - JUNE 5th
NEW YORK CITY: ALICE FRAZIER AT THE BEECHMAN WITH BROADWAY WITHOUT
BOUNDARIES
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $10 OFF THE COVER ***
Alice Frazier returns to NYC with another encore performance of her
acclaimed show "Broadway Without Boundaries" on Thursday, June 5th
and Friday June 13th at 7:00 pm to the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN
THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
), She is joined on stage by renowned musical director, Don Rebic.
There will be music by composers Leonard Bernstein, Irving Berlin,
Stephen Sondheim, Frank Loesser, Bjorn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson,
Rupert Holmes and much more, as well as some new songs since the debut
in May in New York. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
AUSTRALIA: HEADS AND TAILS REVUE AT THE BUTTERFLY CLUB
HEADS AND TAILS is a performance which is raw in emotion and leaves
you thinking about luck in the 2-up game that is life! Performed by
Amanda Kingston, James Taylor, Dave Carroll and Rhys MacAlpine, all
graduates of the National Theatre Drama School. the show is directed
by Andrew Gilbert to be presented at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank
Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/
) Thursdays through Sundays, June 5th through 15th at 7:00 pm (6:00
pm on Sundays). The show is a quirky collection of four individual
solos, the perfect ingredients to a fulfilling evening of live theatre.
The evolution of one tale explores a woman's innocence through her
childhood as she grows to exist in a world of seemly comfortable conflict,
far from the familiarity she with which she is content. Another narrative
shows the exterior strength of a man whose carrier creates an identity
and demands a specific character, but he finds that living through
an expectation becomes his unrelenting weakness on a journey through
an acquired heritage. Tickets are $20.
FRIDAY - JUNE 6th
AUSTRALIA: McBROOM & LUFT HEADLINE AT THE 2008 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL
*** FEATURED FESTIVAL EVENT ***
Amanda McBroom and Lorna Luft are just two of the headliners who will
be appearing at the 2008 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL (http://adelaidecabaretfestival.com/
), which runs from Friday, June 6th through Saturday June 14th at
the Adelaide Festival Centre in Adelaide, AUS. Full details of the
festival program are available on the Adelaide Cabaret Festival website
at http://www.adelaidecabaretfestival.com/
NEW YORK CITY: NEXT METROJAM CABARET/JAZZ OPEN MIC SET FOR JUNE 6th
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Joe Bachana's METROJAM, the monthly cabaret/jazz open mic event held
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
), will have its next show on Friday, June 6th at 10:00 pm. Guest
vocalists from the worlds of cabaret and jazz are always on hand to
take a turn at the microphone. Only a $10 cover, $15 minimum.
SATURDAY - JUNE 7th
NEW YORK CITY: THE BEST IS YET TO COME WITH GEORGE ALINE
Crooner George Aline beings his exciting new show "The Best Is Yet
to Come" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd
Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) for one night only on Saturday, June 7th at 6:30 pm. Musical director
is Jerry Scott. Lina Koutrakos directs. There is a $15 cover plus
a $15 food/drink minimum. George's new CD will be available for purchase
after the show.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR JUNE 9th & BEYOND
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE
CABARET DIARY AT http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 11th
NEW YORK CITY: JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS SHOW CELEBRATES THE TONYS
Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy celebrates the Tony Awards
with a special edition of her Multi MAC Award-winning variety show,
Jamie deRoy & friends on Wednesday, June 11th at 7:30 pm at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). The evening will feature Charles Strouse, Loni Ackerman, KT Sullivan,
Josh Scheer, Tanya Holt and Amy Wolk. Barry Kleinbort is the director
of Jamie deRoy & friends. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-beverage minimum.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
THURSDAY - JUNE 12th
NEW YORK CITY: "GRACE NOTES: A SINGERS' SOIREE" AT MAMA'S MONTHLY
GRACE NOTES - a Singers' Soiree, hosted by Grace Cosgrove, is held
monthly at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) with the next show scheduled for Thursday, June 12th at 6:30 pm.
Joining Grace are Eric Michael Gillett, Melanie Vaughan, Maureen Kelley
Stewart, Aaron Lee battle, Jessica Park and Grace Cosgrove. This is
an on-going lab for top-notch singers - a place for great singers
to perform, to try out new material, and to expand their audiences.
Each show also introduces a newcomer. With her background as a singer,
producer, music contractor, and currently, as an editor for a prime
time television show at a major network, Grace Cosgrove hopes to use
that experience to create an evening of top-drawer and tasteful entertainment
each month. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
SATURDAY - JUNE 14th
NEW YORK CITY: NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING SATURDAY JUNE 14th
*** CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT ***
The New York Sheet Music Society, now in its 22nd season meets the
second Saturday afternoon of each month from October through June.
The next and final meeting of the season will be on Saturday, June
14th 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 are Sheila Weiler and Barry Levitt on the great
singer, Sylvia Syms. Directed by Linda Amiel Burns. 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.
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.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, in the DATEBOOK/DIARY and in the twice-weekly
newsletter? Just e-mail 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 complete information - and do not merely e-mail a copy
of your flier or a reference to a website. 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,
and send any photos as attachments, not imbedded within the e-mail.
The more information the better.
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.
HERE & THERE
I had moments of thrill and excitement this week as well as moments
of disappointments - life is a lot like a roller coaster for me. And
somehow the thrill of the high points far outweigh the failed expectations
of the low points. In fact, the lows make the highs even more thrilling.
One of the most disappointing things about covering cabaret is going
to a show which has received fantastic reviews and is lauded on all
the message boards and group e-mails and discovering that the actual
show is not at all as promoted. Aren't you getting just a little tired
of reviews that read more like they were written by a publicist for
the show than by an actual critical reviewer? I have said this before:
the greatest damage a critic can do to the art of cabaret is to write
a good review about a bad show! They may feel that they are helping
a performer get a good house by hyping - never realizing that folks
new to cabaret will get turned off to the art of cabaret by some of
the far-below-par performers out there.
It has gotten to the point that I no longer choose
the events I attend on the basis of reviews. I make my choices on
the basis of past performances by the artist, and in the case of
newcomers, the quality of the musical director and/or the director.
And even then, this doesn't always work. One time, after a particularly
dreadful show, I asked the famed and highly skilled musical director
why he would be on stage with someone so obviously unskilled, and
he replied "I need the money and if I didn't do it, someone else
would."
And as for directors, even here it seems that a few
of them I truly admire have adopted the same attitude. In one case
I went back to see a performer I truly was disappointed in at a
previous outing mainly because a skilled and noted director had
gotten involved - and there was no improvement whatsoever. "Take
the money and run" seems to be the rule these day. On the other
hand, why should cabaret be any different than the rest of the world
seems to act?
As for thrills, one of the biggest thrills I had this week (and since
I was out of circulation for the better part of 3 weeks - this month)
was provided by Raisa Katonah Bennett at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM on
Tuesday night. Lest you think this is just another "puff piece" I
assure you when I get excited about a show and/or performer, you can
count on what I write as my genuine feelings.
I was drawn to this show in part by the title - "Putting
Things Away." This is the title of a song with music & lyrics by
Amanda McBroom, that I heard for the first time about 8 years ago,
sung by Lisa Richard at THE CINEGRILL in Hollywood. The song seemed
to be written about the things happening in my life at that moment
in time, and I was awed by its very simplicity and depth. As sung
on Tuesday by Ms. Bennett, it was a deja vu moment - a truly moving
experience.
Raisa has fantastic vocals - that's a given. But
more than that, she has constructed a show, along with her director
Eric Michael Gillett, about reorganizing your life that includes
some of the most focused songs written by contemporary songwriters
you can find. She gives each song her special personal touch - with
hardly a word of patter. She lets her song list do the talking.
And as a sort of reminder to all of us to reorganize, her closing
song was the David Friedman classic, "We Live on Borrowed Time."
Two more shows remain in the run: Sunday and Tuesday,
May 25th & 27th, both at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. They
don't get much better than this!
Just a reminder for folks in the USA - Monday is Memorial Day and
some cabaret and piano bar schedules may be amended or changed over
the 4-day weekend. Traffic patterns also change - give yourself extra
time to get to your destination and phone ahead. And with folks on
holiday at a time when fuel prices have hit an all time high, many
looking for live entertainment events may start looking for events
closer to home. Now more than ever, make reservations for cabaret
events you plan to see - and arrive on time. You reservation may be
worthless once the show starts and your seats are given to folks who
didn't make reservations.
More thoughts on the 2008 MAC AWARDS that were in my notes but never
made it into the newsletters.
First off, what a fantastic choice by MAC in holding
the show at B.B. KINGS - the location at the center of the excitingly
refurbished 42nd Street gave the event a glamor and pizzaz that
would be hard to duplicate in this hectic busy town. And the fact
that the limited seating of about 600 enable MAC to sell out gives
a special aura of celebration to the event. I realize that the stage
is not large and getting on stage from back stage is limited to
one doorway, with little room to negotiate. But MAC is blessed with
directors like Lennie Watts who can plan and organize a fantastic,
smoothly run event, even with limitations.
Second, cabaret is like a family (or even sort of
like church) and the MAC AWARDS show gives excitement and thrill
far beyond what is happening on stage. Old friends are reunited,
cabaret folks from far beyond the NYC metropolitan area manage to
get into town for this event. For example, Airman Kit Lo (I don't
exactly know his rank) was there from North Dakota (on his way from
being transferred from the coldest part of the county to the hottest
- he will be stationed in Texas now). And the expansiveness of the
venue give everyone a chance to schmooze by the bar, even during
the show, without disturbing too many folks at the tables. Let's
do this again next year!
Another reminder: it is FLEET WEEK in the NYC, with naval ships from
all over the world converging on NY harbor to show their stuff (and
give their crews shore leave). The event runs through Wednesday the
28th. Thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from U.S.
Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships will be in town for Fleet Week New
York. Hosted nearly every year since 1984, Fleet Week New York is
the City's celebration of the sea services. This annual event also
provides an opportunity for the citizens of New York City and the
surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen,
as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today's Navy,
Marine Corps and Coast Guard Team. Fleet Week includes dozens of military
demonstrations and displays throughout the week, as well as public
visitation of many of the participating ships. For a schedule of events,
see http://www.cnrma.navy.mil/fleetweek/schedule.htm
If you have visited the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website lately (over
6000 folks do every day) you may note that we are in the midst of
a major renovation - and about 50% towards completion. (I had to pause
reconstruction for a few days to work on another website.) The opening
(home) page changes every morning to list the latest and best shows
around the world happening that day. And we are slowly converting
to a "magazine" format - I'll explain that later.
Having a show or cabaret event? Is your show listed
on the website and/or the newsletter? There is no charge for your
show to be listed - you don't even have to be a member! Remember,
unseen and untold means unsold. Check out the website in the weeks
to come as we make improvements.
Just in case you missed the item at the top of the newsletter, over
45 tickets have been sold (as of last night - a few orders came in
today as I was writing this issue) for our 18th BIRTHDAY PARTY at
THE LAURIE BEECHMAN to be held on Wednesday, July 9th starting a 7:00
pm. This means less than 40 seats remain. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW - you must have a paid ticket to attend the
show (no comps). All tickets sold this year include a 2008-2009 membership
- SILVER MEMBER/TICKET combo is $30 and GOLD MEMBER/TICKET combo is
$85 - which means that the actual cost of the ticket is $10. This
has led to some confusion - let me explain: last year we sold combo
SILVER tickets for $40 and regular tickets for $35. This year combo
SILVER tickets are just $30 - $10 less than last year, and $5 less
than last years non-membership ticket - so we are not selling any
regular non-membership tickets this year. GOLD combo tickets cost
$85 (last year they cost $95). This reduced ticket price is made possible
because of the generous arrangements offered by Phil Bond and Kenny
Bell at THE BEECHMAN. Please remember, there is a $15 food/drink minimum
at THE BEECHMAN. For more information, see this link: http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCABHT080709Bday18a.shtml
THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 18th BIRTHDAY PARTY is
sponsored in part by 2008-MAC AWARD winner Suzanne Carricco (http://www.suzannecarrico.com/
), Raissa Katona Bennett (http://www.raissa.info/
), MIRANDA MUSIC (http://www.mirandamusic.com/
), Sandi Durell (http://www.timelessdivas.com/
), Joyce Moody (http://www.joycemoody.com/
) and Eric Michael Gillett (http://www.ericmichaelgillett.com/
) plus 2 additional anonymous sponsors.
If you can't attend our 18th BIRTHDAY SHOW on July 9th, (or if you
have a show or CD to promote, or want to send congratulations on the
birthday or to our award winners) you can support the event by purchasing
an ad in the program booklet (costs start at just $20). Just go to
http://www.svhamstra.com/thankyou1prog.shtml
and fill in the size ad you wish to purchase and I will send you a
PayPal invoice (we prefer PayPal - the safest way to transmit money
via the internet). Deadline for ads is June 24th.
Well, its time to go - I share a DSL line with my roommate and our
router went kafluey yesterday and I have to run over to Best Buy for
a new one - he has to be off-line while I'm on line and that's really
miserable for both of us.
And that is just about the way it was.
Until Monday, then.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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