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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #080508 - Monday,
May 26, 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 STORY
NEW YORK CITY: THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1979 AT THE TOWN HALL
*** FEATURED FESTIVAL EVENT ***
THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) is pleased to present the final production of its 2007-2008 Broadway
by the Year series with Broadway by the Year 1979 on Monday, June
16th at 8:00 pm. Broadway By The Year is created, written and hosted
by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, now in it's 8th season. After the
first three sold-out concerts, Broadway by the Year continues its
year of unparalleled entertainment with this last show of the season.
Broadway by the Year 1979 is directed by Emily Skinner and choreographed
by Noah Racey, who both star in the show. Terri Klausner and Jeff
McCarthy also share the bill, in addition to many other stars that
are soon to be announced.
The evening will feature excerpts from the Broadway
shows of 1979 including Evita, Sweeney Todd, They're Playing Our
Song, I Remember Mama, The Grand Tour, Sarava, and more. It will
also reunite two stars from the cult favorite musical Side Show:
Emily Skinner and Jeff McCarthy (Chicago/Urinetown). In addition,
Terry Klausner will remind audiences why she was hired to play Eva
Peron twice a week in the original cast of Evita.
Tickets are $50 & $45 and are on sale now through
TicketMaster, 212-307-4100, http://www.ticketmaster.com/
and The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6:00 pm (except Sundays).
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
NEW YORK CITY: THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1979 AT THE TOWN HALL
*** FEATURED FESTIVAL EVENT ***
ONLY 31 TICKETS LEFT FOR 18th BIRTHDAY SHOW JULY 9th
*** CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SPECIAL EVENT ***
2008-2009 MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE GOOD THROUGH JULY 5, 2009
4-for-3 HOME-PAGE SIDE-BAR AD SALE ENDING SOON
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 JERSEY: SINGER SKILLS WORKSHOP WITH MASSE, BAILEY & JENSEN
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $15 OFF ***
LOS ANGELES: THE COMPLETE CABARET WORKSHOP AT THE GARDENIA
NEW YORK CITY: SUZANNE CARRICO RETURNS WITH NEW SHOW
*** 2008 MAC AWARD WINNER - FEMALE DEBUT ***
NEW YORK CITY: OPEN MIC HAPPY HOUR WITH DAVID PELLEGRENE
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
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 ***
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE NYC'S HOTTEST CLUB
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEK
NEW YORK CITY: RAISSA KATONA BENNETT IS PUTTING THINGS AWAY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
NEW YORK CITY: JEFF HARNAR SINGS COLE PORTER IN 4-NIGHT RUN
NEW YORK CITY: WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON FEATURES SIEGEL & WINSTON
NEW YORK CITY: ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW WITH JOHN TREACY EGAN
NEW YORK CITY: VOCAL SERIES AT THE RIVER ROOM WITH JULIAN YEO
CHICAGO: PAUL MARINARO TRIO NOW EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
LOS ANGELES: WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM SESSION
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: DAVID PELLEGRENE'S CABARET FEVER THURSDAYS
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN IN FINDING HOME
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
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
NEW YORK CITY: SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX WITH GUEST TBA
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: BRONWYN, BARBARA & JERRY OPEN MIC HAPPY HOUR
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: RICKY & KIMLEE OPEN MIC WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ SERIES AT BARGEMUSIC
NEW YORK CITY: NANCY EVANS IN PSYCHOBABBLE!
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
TEXAS: LAURA AINSWORTH SINGS COLE PORTER CLASSICS AT BASS HALL
CHICAGO: SPIDER & STEVE AT KATERINA'S
NEW YORK CITY: MARCUS SIMEONE IS A TROUBADOUR OF LOVE
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
CHICAGO: NO COVER BIRTHDAY PARTY / BENEFIT FOR SEASON OF CONCERN
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: NEW MUSICAL - TALES FROM THE BAD YEARS
LOS ANGELES: LES MICHAELS HOSTS OPEN MIC MONDAYS AT VERMONT
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
CHICAGO: KT SULLIVAN CELEBRATES BROADWAY IN ONE WOMAN SHOW
NEW YORK CITY: EARTHA KITT AT CAFE CARLYLE FOR FIVE WEEKS
NEW YORK CITY: GAY MEN'S CHORUS LAUNCHES GAY PRIDE MONTH
NEW YORK CITY: ALICE FRAZIER WITH BROADWAY WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $10 OFF THE COVER ***
AUSTRALIA: McBROOM & LUFT AT 2008 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL
*** FEATURED FESTIVAL EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: METROJAM CABARET/JAZZ OPEN MIC SET FOR JUNE 6th
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
SOUTH AFRICA: MAGNIN & FERNANDEZ PRESENT MY SONG, YOUR SONG
NEW JERSEY: JANET VILLAS AT PIANOS FRIDAYS IN JUNE
NEW YORK CITY: THE BEST IS YET TO COME WITH GEORGE ALINE
NEW YORK CITY: CATHY TAYLOR CONFESSES "IT'S ME!"
NEW JERSEY: ANNIE DINERMAN IN HURDY GURDY CONCERT
SAN FRANCISCO: SUEDE: DANGEROUS MOOD CD RELEASE CONCERT
NEW YORK CITY: STEVEN LUTVAK SHARES NEW SONGS
NEW YORK CITY: LES PAUL'S 93RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ON JUNE 9th
NEW YORK CITY: SIMPLY BARBRA SALUTES THE TONY AWARDS
NEW YORK CITY: THE TOWN HALL CELEBRATES COLE PORTER'S BIRTHDAY
NEW YORK CITY: ANGELA SCOLLO IN NEW SHOW AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
SAN FRANCISCO: DIAHANN CARROLL AT THE RAZZ ROOM IN JUNE
NEW YORK CITY: JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS SHOW CELEBRATES THE TONYS
NEW YORK CITY: VICKIE PHILLIPS ON A SINGER'S JOURNEY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $8 OFF THE COVER ***
NEW YORK CITY: "GRACE NOTES: A SINGERS' SOIREE" AT MAMA'S MONTHLY
SAN FRANCISCO: DANA BAUER IN HER OWN VOICE AT THE OCTAVIA
NEW JERSEY: MARCUS SIMEONE SINGS "DARRIN, MATHIS & BENNETT"
NEW YORK CITY: BOOTH & PAT ARE SLOW CHILDREN PLAYING IN JUNE
NEW YORK CITY: NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING 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
ONLY 31 TICKETS LEFT FOR 18th BIRTHDAY SHOW JULY 9th
*** CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SPECIAL EVENT ***
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, 2008 MAC/HANSON AWARD winner Maureen Kelley Stewart 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 54 of the 85 seats available.
I don't want you to miss out, since with just 31 seats to sell,
and such a great lineup of performers, I predict a sellout in the
week or so. 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.
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.
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 ENDING SOON
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/rebates allowed, ad must be paid for in advance
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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.
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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
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and then $75 per week continuous thereafter. SUPERSIZE banner only.
In addition you may take advantage of your membership discount or
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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 JERSEY: SINGER SKILLS WORKSHOP WITH MASSE, BAILEY & JENSEN
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $15 OFF ***
Skills for Singers: What Every Performer Needs to Know, a special
one-day workshop taught by founding member of Manhattan Transfer,
Laurel Masse, along with Wendy Lane Bailey will be presented at THE
BLACK BIRD STUDIOS (181 New Road, Suite 305, Parsippany, NJ) on Saturday,
May 31st fro 11:00 to 3:00 pm (Jazz Set: Performance Skills for Jazz
Singers with Tex Arnold) and Monday June 16th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm
(Skills for Singers: What Every Performer Needs to Know with Rick
Jensen). 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
LOS ANGELES: THE COMPLETE CABARET WORKSHOP AT THE GARDENIA
A five-part workshop conducted by Keri Kelsey and Todd Schroeder that
will educate, enlighten and entertain is being offered starting on
Monday, June 2nd. It includes everything you need to know to put your
own cabaret show together, including finding and arranging your songs,
musical styles, how to write your own patter, show order, performance
technique, recording your demo or CD, sound, lighting, and the business
of cabaret. There will be a live videotaped performance on the final
night. Special guest speakers include Les Traub, President of CABARET
WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/
) and Cabaret Scenes reviewer. The workshop will take place over four
Mondays, June 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 7:00 to 11:00 pm at THE
GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA) with a
final performance showcase on Wednesday June 25th. Cost: $225.00 for
CABARET WEST members; $250.00 for non-Cabaret West members. $25 will
be donated from the cost of the workshop for your Cabaret West membership.
To signup or for more information, please email dizzytalk@aol.com.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR MAY 26th 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 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.
*** SUPER SIDEBAR ADVERTISER ***
NEW YORK CITY: OPEN MIC HAPPY HOUR WITH DAVID PELLEGRENE
*** 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
.
*** SUPER SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
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.
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.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
TUESDAY - MAY 27th
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 Tuesday, May 27th
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.
*** SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
WEDNESDAY - MAY 28th
NEW YORK CITY: JEFF HARNAR SINGS COLE PORTER IN 4-NIGHT RUN
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 SIEGEL & 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 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: 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
*** 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
*** 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: DAVID PELLEGRENE'S CABARET FEVER THURSDAYS
*** 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
*** 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 date is Thursday 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.
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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
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.
NEW YORK CITY: SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX WITH GUEST TBA
*** 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 29th is TBA. 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 OPEN MIC HAPPY HOUR
*** 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 OPEN MIC 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.
NANCY EVANS IN PSYCHOBABBLE! AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Nancy invites you to join her in a session with her psychiatrist on
Thursday, May 29th and Sunday, June 1st at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK
CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909
- http://www.westbankcafe.com/
).This crazy New Yorker spins and tilts as she revels in and reveals
her many moods with wacky medleys of Broadway, Jazz, and Pop Standards.
Personality swings, emotional sambas and quirky blues will never be
the same. Nancy Evans, actress, singer, comedienne and her Argentinean
band, led by the brilliant pianist Octavio Brunetti The show is directed
by Dennis Deal, writer and director of Nite Club CONFIDENTIAL and
co-created by Jeff Halpern and Nancy Evans. There is a $20 cover plus
a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
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.
SATURDAY - MAY 31st
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 Saturday, May 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 - JUNE 1st
NEW YORK CITY: MARCUS SIMEONE IS A TROUBADOUR OF LOVE
*** 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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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!
NEW YORK CITY: NEW MUSICAL - TALES FROM THE BAD YEARS
A concert version of a new musical by Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk,
"Tales From the Bad Years" will be presented at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/
) on Sunday, June 1st at 9:45 pm. The show is a series of short, self-contained
stories in the form of songs and musical scenes from those years when
you're waiting for something big to happen but it never does. From
the first time you try to make the Thanksgiving turkey and screw it
up, to the moment when you realize your childhood is over, these stories
are about youth, determination, and unexpected love. Directed by Daniel
Goldstein and produced by Michael Cassara, performers include Michael
Arden (The Times They Are-A-Changin), Nick Blaemire (Cry-Baby, Glory
Days), Steven Booth (Glory Days), Josh Henry (In The Heights, Godspell),
Brynn O'Malley (Sunday In The Park With George), Laura Osnes (Grease),
Julie Reiber (Wicked), Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde), Phoebe Strole
(Spring Awakening), Natalie Weiss (Ever After), Josh Young (Les Miserables)
with more to be announced soon. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink
minimum.
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
LOS ANGELES: 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.
CHICAGO: KT SULLIVAN CELEBRATES BROADWAY 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.)
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 4th
NEW YORK CITY: EARTHA KITT AT CAFE CARLYLE FOR FIVE WEEKS
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/entertainment.cfm
) is pleased to announce the return of the legendary Eartha Kitt for
an exclusive five-week engagement from Wednesday, June 4th through
Saturday, July 5th. Miss Kitt, recipient of the 2006 New York Nightlife
"Legend Award," opened the 2007-08 season in the "newly restored"
Cafe Carlyle in September and now returns yet again to seduce audiences
with an evening of standards and songs associated with her international
career, including "C'est Si Bon," "Monotonous" and "La Vie En Rose,"
among others. She will be accompanied by a quartet led by her longtime
musical director Daryl Waters. The performance schedule is: Tuesdays
through Saturdays at 8:45 pm with an additional late show on Fridays
and Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There is a $90 cover charge Tuesday through
Thursday ($65, bar seating) and a $100 cover charge ($75, bar seating)
on Friday and Saturday. Dinner is required for all 8:45 pm shows and
is served from 6:30 pm.
NEW YORK CITY: GAY MEN'S CHORUS LAUNCHES GAY PRIDE MONTH
Following their sell-out Carnegie Hall concert, The New York City
Gay Men's Chorus launches Gay Pride month in New York with "Vibrate!"
on Wednesday, June 4th and 5th at 8:00 pm at F.I.T.'s HAFT AUDITORIUM
(27th Street & Seventh Avenue, NYC - TKTS: 212-344-1777 ext. 10 -
http://www.nycgmc.org/ ). Presented
by Big Apple Performing Arts, the special guest stars for the evening
include Our Lady J and Youth Pride Chorus. "Vibrate!" is an eclectic
celebration of contemporary song. Sending vibrations out across New
York City, new South African freedom songs sit side by side with the
American Premier of works by Latvian composer Emils Darzins; Rufus
Wainwright rubs up against Gwen Stefani, and there will also be new
commissions by Our Lady J and Vermont-based composer Gwyneth Walker.
Tickets are $38-$63 and are on sale now.
THURSDAY - JUNE 5th
NEW YORK CITY: ALICE FRAZIER 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.
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NANCY EVANS IN PSYCHOBABBLE! AT BROADWAY BABY BISTRO
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Nancy invites you to join her in a session with her psychiatrist on
Thursdays June 5th & 12th at 7:00 pm at BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO
LOUNGE (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
). This crazy New Yorker spins and tilts as she revels in and reveals
her many moods with wacky medleys of Broadway, Jazz, and Pop Standards.
Personality swings, emotional sambas and quirky blues will never be
the same. Nancy Evans, actress, singer, comedienne and her Argentinean
band, led by the brilliant pianist Octavio Brunetti The show is directed
by Dennis Deal, writer and director of Nite Club CONFIDENTIAL and
co-created by Jeff Halpern and Nancy Evans. There is a $20 cover plus
a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
FRIDAY - JUNE 6th
AUSTRALIA: McBROOM & LUFT AT 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: 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.
SOUTH AFRICA: MAGNIN & FERNANDEZ PRESENT MY SONG, YOUR SONG
Janine Magnin & Julian Fernandez present My Song, Your Song at VILLA
PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA -
Tel: 021-9752566 / 0825694147 - http://www.freewebs.com/villapascal
) on Friday & Saturday, June 6th & 7th at 7:00 pm. The show features
memories, musicals and chart-toppers from Moulin Rouge, Les Miserables,
Three Penny opera, Chorus Line, Miss Saigon and contemporary pop.
Both Janine and Julian have performed in many shows together overseas
and in South Africa including ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE at the Masque Theatre,
and THE GONDOLIERS, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
and THE KING AND I at the Artscape. Call for cover/minimum information.
NEW JERSEY: JANET VILLAS AT PIANOS FRIDAYS IN JUNE
"Cabaret Night at Pianos" takes place every Friday in June at 8:30
pm at PIANOS BAR & GRILL (36 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ - 973-743-7208
- http://www.pianosbarandgrill.com/
) featuring vocalist Janet Villas and other professional singers,
with Bruce Phillips at the piano. Ms. Villas has been a member of
the NY City Opera for 19 years, and returns this year with performances
in Puccini's Turandot in the chorus. She has performed at DON'T TELL
MAMA and THE BALLROOM in NYC and has performed at numerous charity
events in the NY-NJ area including the Frontrunner's Benefit at the
Pride Center in New York and benefits for "Hearts and Voices, "The
Jewish Guild for the Blind" and "The Race for the Cure". There is
a $6 music charge and a 2-drink 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.
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NEW YORK CITY: CATHY TAYLOR CONFESSES "IT'S ME!"
Cathy Taylor brings her show "It's Me!" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34
West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Saturdays, June 7th & 14th at 5:00 pm. A native of Texas, Cathy
grew up in the land of big hair, beauty pageants, firearms and cheerleading.
After moving to New York, Cathy created and performed three original
solo shows: A Serious Thinking Problem, Reality Fatality and Under
My Own Power and was an original cast member of the two-time MAC award
winning show, Bitch!Bitch!Bitch! Her stand-up comedy experience includes
appearances at Carolines, NY Comedy Club and Stand-Up New York. She
has also opened for Patty Austin at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
She has an extensive background in musical theatre playing such roles
as "Rosemary" in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
and "Adelaide" in GUYS & DOLLS and toured for two years as a performer
with the USO. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 minimum.
NEW JERSEY: ANNIE DINERMAN IN HURDY GURDY CONCERT
Annie Dinerman, a 2006 Songwriters Hall of Fame award-winner, will
sing in the popular Hurdy Gurdy Concert Series on Saturday, June 7th
at 8:00 pm the HURDY GURDY FOLK CLUB (10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn,
NJ - 201-791-2225 - http://www.hurdygurdyfolk.org/
). Ms. Dinerman will open for Wendy Waldman's new, acoustic-electric
songwriter band, The Refugees. The Hurdy Gurdy Concert Series, a long-standing
favorite with New York and New Jersey acoustic music fans, is produced
by Ron Olesko, a Folk Radio Host of the Traditions Program (Sundays,
3:00 to 6:00 pm) since 1980 at WFDU-FM Radio in Teaneck, NJ (89.1).
Tickets are $25.
SUNDAY - JUNE 8th
SAN FRANCISCO: SUEDE: DANGEROUS MOOD CD RELEASE CONCERT
The very popular Suede, along with her combo, will present a Release
Concert for her new CD "Dangerous Mood" on Sunday, June 8th at the
RAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
- 415-394-1189 - http://www.therrazzroom.com/
). Suede's unique talents have been described as a cross between Ella
Fitzgerald and Bette Midler, with a dash of Louis Armstrong. This
consummate entertainer sings original material and pop, blues and
jazz standards, accompanying herself on piano, trumpet, and guitar,
along with her fabulous combo: Janice Friedman on piano, plus either
Max Murray, MaryAnn McSweeney, or Sue Williams on bass, and Tim Horner
or Steve Holloway on drums. Call for showtimes and cover/minimum information.
NEW YORK CITY: STEVEN LUTVAK SHARES NEW SONGS
Award-winning composer Stephen Lutvak returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/
) on Sunday, June 8th at 7:30 pm to share some of his newest compositions,
including works from the forthcoming musicals Kind Hearts and Coronets
and Campaign of the Century. Of course, some of his most treasured
chestnuts are included as well. Steven has won the first Johnny Mercer
Foundation Emerging American Songwriter Award, two Jonathan Larson
Performing Arts Foundation Grants for his work in the theatre (he
is the first and only recipient of two such awards), a New American
Works Grant from the NEA, two Bistro Awards and three MAC Awards.
There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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
MONDAY - JUNE 9th
NEW YORK CITY: LES PAUL'S 93RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ON JUNE 9th
On Monday, June 9th guitar legend Les Paul will celebrate his 93rd
birthday at his long time New York City home IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650
Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
). Les Paul is a living legend and an icon of the music world. He
was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, received multiple
Grammy Awards, pioneered the modern electric guitar and invented numerous
recording techniques. Les has influenced countless musicians and guitarists
and is hailed as "The Father Of The Electric Guitar". There is a $75
cover for this special event - and reservations are a must. Call for
minimum information.
NEW YORK CITY: SIMPLY BARBRA SALUTES THE TONY AWARDS
Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com are proud to announce
two-time MAC and Bistro award winner Steven Brinberg as SIMPLY BARBRA
at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) on Monday, June 9th at 7:00 pm. Brinberg will be singing songs from
60 years worth of nominated and winning musicals along with special
guests Tony nominated Sian Phillips (Marlene) and actor, singer, composer
Malcolm Gets as part of the long-running, Nightlife Award-winning
concert series Broadway at Birdland. There is a $25 cover plus a $10
food/drink minimum.
NEW YORK CITY: THE TOWN HALL CELEBRATES COLE PORTER'S BIRTHDAY
THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
), Times Square's landmark concert venue, presents KT Sullivan and
Mark Nadler in "A Swell Party: RSVP Cole Porter" Monday, June 9th
at 8:00 pm. This special musical evening event, commemorating Cole
Porter's birthday, also features Loren Schoenberg. "A Swell Party:
RSVP Cole Porter", and its stars KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler, celebrate
the timeless words and music of the supreme sophisticate of the 20th
century, whose witty, wicked and romantic songs enthrall audiences
as much today as they did when first written. Among the Cole Porter
classic selections audiences will hear: It's Delovely, I've Got You
Under My Skin, Let's Do It, Brush Up Your Shakespeare, Ev'ry Time
We Say Goodbye, Night and Day, Begin the Beguine, Experiment and Let's
Fall in Love. Tickets for A Swell Party: RSVP Cole Porter are $45
& $40 and available now through TicketMaster at 212-307-4100, or http://www.ticketmaster.com/,
or The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6 PM (except Sundays).
NEW YORK CITY: ANGELA SCOLLO IN NEW SHOW AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
Angela Scollo brings her show "My Heart Stood Still" to THE WEST BANK
CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909
- http://www.westbankcafe.com/
) on Monday, June 9th at 9:30 pm. She is joined by her musical director
Tim Herman. Stephen Bel Davies directs. With her signature ability
to bring a fresh sound to both traditional musical theatre and newer,
more obscure material, Angela Scollo's "My Heart Stood Still" explores
the absurdity, humor and pain of love by way of such songwriters as
Stephen Sondheim, Comden and Green, Noel Coward, Alanis Morrisette,
William Finn, and Rufus Wainwright. There is a $15 cover plus a $15
food/drink minimum.
TUESDAY - JUNE 10th
SAN FRANCISCO: DIAHANN CARROLL AT THE RAZZ ROOM IN JUNE
Actress, singer, successful entrepreneur, the epitome of elegance
and grace, and a devoted humanitarian, Diahann Carroll performs at
the RAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco,
CA - 415-394-1189 - http://www.therrazzroom.com/
) on Tuesday through Sunday, June 10th through 15th. Ms. Carroll has
enjoyed a highly successful career spanning four decades. She is one
of America's major performing talents appearing in all aspects of
the entertainment industry, from nightclubs to the Broadway stage,
as a Las Vegas headliner and on the silver screen and television.
She won a Tony Award for her 1962 performance in No Strings, a Golden
Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy series for Julia. She was nominated
for a Best Actress Oscar for her title role in Claudine and was a
3-time Emmy nominee. In 1996, she was presented with a star on the
Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Call for showtimes and cover/minimum information.
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.
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NEW YORK CITY: VICKIE PHILLIPS ON A SINGER'S JOURNEY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $8 OFF THE COVER ***
Broadway Bound Productions presents "A Singer's Journey", a two-act
cabaret musical with the songs of Brel, Weill and Aznavour ("If We
Only Have Love", "Yesterday When I Was Young", "Mack the Knife" "September
Song", "My Ship", "Marieke" and more) starring Vickie Phillips at
DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Wednesday, June 11th and Thursday, June 26th, both shows at 7:00
pm. The show is written and directed by Bob Ost. Music director is
Gerry Dieffenbach, with Carl Riehl on accordion. There is an $18 cover
plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NEW YORK CITY: SONGS OF 1968 WITH DAVID NATHAN SCOTT
Singer David Nathan Scott, bassist Pete Maness, drummer Alex Menge
and Sheldon Forrest on piano and keyboards will present a 90-minute
revue of music written, recorded, and/or released in 1968 at THE WEST
BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909
- http://www.westbankcafe.com/
) on Wednesday, June 11th at 7:00 pm. Artists to be covered include:
Donovan, Sly and the Family Stone, The Rascals, Mary Hopkins, the
Bee Gees, Jimmy Webb, Todd Rundgren, Marvin Gaye, Creedence Clearwater
Revival, Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, Johnny Cash, Rolling Stones,
Otis Redding, Nino Rota, Harry Nilsson, Three Dog Night, Blood Sweat
and Tears, Jimi Hendrix, Burt Bacharach, Leonard Cohen, The Beatles,
Traffic, Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder, Simon and Garfunkel, and Hugh
Masekela. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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 ***
SAN FRANCISCO: DANA BAUER IN HER OWN VOICE AT THE OCTAVIA
Dana Bauer, cabaret/jazz singer, is presenting her cabaret show "In
My Own Voice," on Thursday, June 12th at the OCTAVIA LOUNGE (1772
Market Street, SF - 415-863-3516 - http://www.octavialounge.com/
) beginning at 7:00 pm. The show features standards, jazz and show
tunes. Joining her on stage are special guests Ken Muir on piano;
Richard Duke, bass; and Russ Gold, drums; Gene Burkett, saxophone.
Known throughout the Bay Area music scene as a musician who plays
the English horn, oboe and recorder for road shows like "Legally Blonde"
or "Wicked," Bauer is one of those rare performers who actually makes
a living with her music ... but in a most unusual way. While studying
music at San Francisco State with her eye on an eventual singing career,
she took a job playing woodwinds with the road company of "A Chorus
Line." She spent the next ten years traveling the world as a musician,
working with the cast of shows like "Les Miserables," and "Mambo Kings,"
but also observing some of the great singers of the times. Now she
returns to performing as a vocalist. There is a $10 cover - call for
minimum information.
NEW JERSEY: MARCUS SIMEONE SINGS "DARRIN, MATHIS & BENNETT"
Since his sensational cabaret debut in January 2000, Marcus Simeone
has emerged as one of the most celebrated singers to grace the stages
of Manhattan's nightclubs since Streisand took the town by storm.
Now he returns to LE DOME at THE MANOR (111 Prospect Avenue, West
Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360 - http://themanorrestaurant.com/cabaret.html
) on Thursday, June 12th with "Darrin, Mathis & Bennett" a tribute
to three of the most popular male vocalists of the past 50 years.
Winner of the 2003 Back Stage Bistro Award as Outstanding Vocalist,
the 2000 Cabaret Hotline Award, and back-to-back MAC (Manhattan Association
of Cabarets) Awards in 2004 and 2005, Marcus is universally regarded
for his heart-wrenching interpretations of lyrics, red-hot jazz sensibility,
and powerful pop flair. The Cabaret Soiree consists of a 4-course,
4-star dinner-and-show package, with dinner seatings at 6:00, 6:15,
and 6:30 pm. Cost for dinner and show is $74 plus tax and gratuity.
Wait-list "show only" seats may be available at $35 per person.
NEW YORK CITY: BOOTH & PAT ARE SLOW CHILDREN PLAYING IN JUNE
After successful shows in November, December, January, and February,
comic singers Booth Daniels and Patrick Frankfort return to THE DUPLEX
CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) with their latest show "Slow Children Playing" on Thursday, June
12th and Friday, June 27th, both shows at 7:00 pm. Booth & Patrick
took their decade of warped tomfoolery and bizarre insomnia-induced
conversations and put 'em into a duo act - part sketch comedy, part
song with just a touch of the off-kilter. Daniels, a comic musical
theatre actor, was previously seen by the cabaret world in his critically
acclaimed cabaret "Unconventional" that played at Don't Tell Mama
in 2006 & 2007. Frankfort hit New York after graduating the Boston
Conservatory in 1999. He's been in such outstanding productions as
POKEMON LIVE! at Radio City Music Hall, and the production of LAUGHING
MATTERS TOO with the Florida Studio Theatre. He can also be seen traveling
and performing in New York with the hilarious sketch group, CITY HALL.
There is a $10 cover and a 2-drink minimum.
SATURDAY - JUNE 14th
NEW YORK CITY: NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING 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.
MONDAY - JUNE 16th
NEW YORK CITY: THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1979 AT THE TOWN HALL
*** FEATURED FESTIVAL EVENT ***
THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) is pleased to present the final production of its 2007-2008 Broadway
by the Year series with Broadway by the Year 1979 on Monday, June
16th at 8:00 pm. Broadway By The Year is created, written and hosted
by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, now in it's 8th season. After the
first three sold-out concerts, Broadway by the Year continues its
year of unparalleled entertainment with this last show of the season.
Broadway by the Year 1979 is directed by Emily Skinner and choreographed
by Noah Racey, who both star in the show. Terri Klausner and Jeff
McCarthy also share the bill, in addition to many other stars that
are soon to be announced.
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
Just a reminder for folks in the USA - Today is Memorial Day and some
cabaret and piano bar schedules may be amended or changed. 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.
GOING - GOING - ALMOST GONE! 54 tickets have been sold (as of 9:00
am today) for our 18th BIRTHDAY PARTY at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN to be
held on Wednesday, July 9th starting a 7:00 pm. This means only 31
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. Please remember, there is a
$15 food/drink minimum at THE BEECHMAN. For more information, see
this link: http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCABHT080709Bday18a.shtml
Just in case you are confused, 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. 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.
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.
When you've been covering cabaret for nearly 18 years, and going to
cabaret shows for an additional 10 or 15 more, you begin to build
up a lot of memories of performers of the past - and the present.
It is always a thrill to receive a press release or read a news item
somewhere about a performer that "you knew when." I am particularly
excited when I see a performance by someone I saw make their NYC cabaret
debut - folks like Marcus Simeone, Jeanne MacDonald, Scott Coulter,
Lisa Asher, Frank Dain, Klea Blackhurst, Sue Matsuki, Karen Saunders,
David Gurland, Joan Crowe, Annie Hughes, Tom Andersen, Jason Robert
Brown, Ricky Ritzel (yes, I am that old), and so many more. They were
new on the scene back then and now, at least in the NYC cabaret arena,
are established and well known (and highly lauded) performers.
Lucille Carr-Kaffashan is in that group as well -
performers who I have seen grow, flourish and achieve great things
in this art form. So I was particularly pleased to catch her show
"Finding Home" at DON'T TELL MAMA last week. Lucille made her debut
at MAMA'S in 1999 and it was very fitting and appropriate for her
to return to MAMA'S with this presentation of songs about returning
to one's roots, revisiting the past, and discovering that after
all is said and done, it is home (wherever that may be) where one
finds comfort and love. The new cabaret room at MAMA'S was the perfect
setting for this cozy, heartwarming show - and David Brunetti's
arrangements of Lucille's song choices - many on them sung in medley
- gave the show a true feeling of security and "homeyness". Lucille's
confident and true vocals and her tender interpretations made for
one of those cabaret shows that you leave believing that it was
created just for you - and the other folks in the audience just
happened to be there. Especially touching were Lucille's tender
renditions of "Sweet Dreams" by John Bocchino, and Annie Dinerman's
"Child in Me Again." Lucille has one more show in this series, on
Thursday, May 29th at 8:30 pm. Highly recommended.
John Hoglund reports that he is recovering quickly at home from his
recent hospital stay. He was developing a benefit show to be presented
in June or July, but has decided to reschedule "Listen to Her Heart:
The Songs of Nancy LaMott" on behalf of BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS
AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/ )
to later in the year - new date & and details to be announced. The
event will celebrate Nancy's unprecedented breakthrough to #12 on
the Jazz Billboard charts with her beautiful rendition of "Ask Me
Again" from the newly released CD/DVD set (LML Music) - twelve years
after her passing, produced by David Friedman. John wrote that the
event will include past MAC winners and Broadway artists associated
with Nancy who frequently lent her voice for many Broadway Cares events.
Having a show or cabaret event? Is your show listed on the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE 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. You don't even need a press agent
to prepare your press release - just go to http://www.svhamstra.com/PressRelease1.shtml
and fill out the information as completely as possible
There was a street fair on Avenue C yesterday - celebrating the annual
LOWER EAST SIDE PUERTO RICAN FESTIVAL, just around the corner from
my apartment, and running up Avenue C from 6th Street to 13th Street.
There were food carts (as Michael Brill would say) "serving food kept
at unsafe temperatures," and hundreds of vendors selling everything
from t-shirts to religious medals. There even was a section for the
kids with what appeared to be large balloons filled with plastic balls
that kids could climb inside and prance around in. And there was music.
Several live bands. Lots of music. Lots of very loud music. Lots of
very loud samba, mambo, reggaeton, urban, salsa, tangos, merengue,
mexicana, and more. Not a Cole Porter or Johnny Mercer tune to be
heard. And the people up and down the avenue were rejoicing, dancing
and swaying to the tunes. It was noise - but truly a joyful noise.
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.
Once again I tried to cover all the new cabaret related news items
in the listing section above - items from previous newsletters can
be found in the DIARY/DATEBOOK section on the website at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
. I your news item has not yet appeared it could be because we haven't
reached your performance week yet - we try to write of events taking
place in the next 3 weeks or so, since items only appear once in the
newsletter (unless it is a regular event featuring different performers
each week, a banner advertiser, a benefit, or offers a CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE discount).
Oh yes, we have one or two releases that came in
today or yesterday that we haven't gotten to look over yet - plus
a few that do not contain vital information we need - like venue
address & phone number, showtime, etc.
Time to finish and get to my nap - I am off to catch Suzanne Carrico's
new show tonight at 7:00 pm at the METROPOLITAN ROOM. Suzanne won
the 2008 MAC AWARD - FEMALE DEBUT for her exciting first show last
year - I am truly looking forward to what she has planned for tonight.
And that is just about the way it was.
Until Thursday, then.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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