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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #100105 - Monday, January 18, 2010
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MORE PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR NY NIGHTLIFE AWARDS SHOW
The most glittering award show in town takes place on Monday, January 25th at 7:00 pm at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/ ) - the 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARDS. Among those now scheduled to perform at Town Hall in the 2010 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS are *Kurt Elling, *Christine Ebersole, *Cheyenne Jackson, John Pizzarelli, Jessica Molaskey, *Eric Comstock & *Barbara Fasano, Tovah Feldshuh, Nellie McKay, *Baby Jane Dexter, *Johnny Rodgers, Jay Leonhart, *Gretchen Reinhagen, *Anne Steele, Jim Caruso, Martin Vidnovic, Howard Fishman, Noah Racey & The NY Tap Ensemble, and more! [*Denotes Winners of this year's 2010 Nightlife Awards] Winners don't make acceptance speeches - they perform in the show! I am proud to have served this year again as one of the judges in the cabaret division (about 2 dozen critics and journalists in the fields of cabaret, comedy and jazz choose the winners).
The show will be directed by Scott Thompson with music direction by Tedd Firth. (As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.) Tickets to the Nightlife Awards are $75, $50, and $25. They are available via TicketMaster at 212-307-4100 or at TicketMaster.com. Tickets are now also available at The Town Hall Box Office at 123 West 43rd Street, NYC between the hours of noon and 6 PM every day but Sunday.
SPECIAL NOTE TO MEMBERS OF MAC:
MAC AWARD APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 23!
The deadline to enter your 2010 MAC Award applications has been extended to Saturday, January 23rd, 2010. Applications and rules are available at www.MACnyc.com. Please make sure you fill them out completely. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Applications are to be mailed to MAC Awards Submission, PO BOX 20113, West Village Station, NY NY 10014 or they may be dropped off at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC)
IF DROPPING OFF AT DON'T TELL MAMA, YOU MUST
- clearly write on their envelope "Attention Sidney Myer"
- send an e-mail to info@macnyc.com informing us that you have left an application at Don't Tell Mama.
This is your last chance to get your applications in! There will be no further extensions. If you've already mailed yours in, a list of completed applications will be posted on the MAC website by or on February 8. You can verify receipt of your completed application then.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH NEWS & UPDATES
2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA HONORS COMPOSERS OF CABARET
Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm has announced that this year's event will honor "The Composers of Cabaret" and has already lined up some fantastic and talented songwriters to take part in the show. So far David Friedman, John Bucchino, Amanda McBroom and Alex Rybeck will be in the show - Alex Rybeck will also be serving as musical director for the event. Long-time cabaret performer Richard Skipper will be the MC of this year's event. (As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice). The Gala is the kick-off event of the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration. Tickets will go on sale shortly. Meantime, sponsors are being sought to defray expenses of the world-wide promotion offers and the gala.
Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH http://www.svhamstra.com/MARCHISCAB/index.shtml including all the benefits of sponsorship.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
PROMOTION IS SPONSORED IN PART BY
Dr. Garrett Bennett, Teresa Fischer, Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale. Marty Geiger, Chelsea's Desktop, Inc.
Jim Van Slyke, Geri Malino, Tennie Leonard
PACIFIC NORTHWEST CABARET ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES MICM
PNW (Pacific Northwest Cabaret Association - http://profile.myspace.com/pnwcabaret ) has set Sundays, March 14th & 28th to hold their local MARCH IS CABARET MONTH events. The shows will be held at JULIA'S ON BROADWAY (300 Broadway Eest, Seattle, WA - http://eatatjulias.com/_broadway ), with 5 performers from the organization appearing each night, performing 4 songs each. Also, on Friday, March 12th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm the organization will sponsor a Cabaret Master Class with Erv Raible, Artistic Director of the Cabaret Conference at Yale University. (on Thursday, the 13th, Erv will be holding auditions for performers who would like to attend this year's YALE event. Contact ARNALDO at arnaldo@dragchanteuse.com for details on appearing in the showcases and/or Master Class.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWS UPDATE
BANNER AD SALE FOR JANUARY EXPIRES JANUARY 31st
All BANNER ads for JANUARY 2010 will be billed with an additional 10% discount if banner is paid for using PayPal using a credit/debit card (if you prefer not to, or are unable to use PayPal, please write for alternate payment methods). This offer does NOT apply to sidebar ads. Banner must end its run before February 14th, 2010. This means that to satisfy the 2-week minimum requirement, the banner must start the run by January 31st.
For 2009-2010 members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE this discount is in addition to SILVER member rebates and GOLD/SPECIAL member discounts. All banners must be paid in advance of start of run. Just click on the button marked ADVERTISING INFO at the top of every page on the website for information on sizes & types of banners available. Remember, there is a 2-week minimum on all advertising. Space is limited, so place your order as soon as possible.
SPECIAL TO MEMBERS: Check last Saturday's special MEMBERS' ONLY NEWSLETTER for details on a special advertising promotion for members only that expires February 17th
HERE & THERE - PART I
It's Martin Luther King Day (USA) and the banks are closed but the stores are open with big sales and promotions - that's the way we in the US celebrate our national heros: holding special sales and promotions. There was a time (within my memory, so not that many years ago) when these holidays were celebrated with pageants, festivals, parades and in some cases (Memorial Day - formerly Decoration Day, Veterans Day - formerly Armistice Day) in quiet reflection on the heros we were celebrating. These days we celebrate at the Mall. This year's MLK day is perhaps a little muted by the events this past week in Haiti but never underestimate the persistance of the commercial interests to sell their wares.
If you are presenting a cabaret show or event during the month of March, 2010, our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH program gives you a chance for extra promotion event at no extra charge: a second listing of your show on the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH website! All shows presented in March that include the phrase "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH" in their release materials will be included on the special website - and the events are listed by geographical area so folks in various parts of the universe that visit the website can easily find an event playing nearby. All event listings will appear as usual on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website in the DIARY/DATEBOOK and in the newsletter as well.
There is no charge to have your item appear in the newsletter or on both websites. Just send in your release - and remember, a flier is not a press release. Items received with incomplete information cannot be used. We need the information in a format that we can "cut & paste" for use in the newsletter and on the website. This not only saves a lot of retyping, it also means fewer errors, miss-spelled names and garbled phone numbers. (Please, no PDF files - no imbedded photos - txt or doc releases only.)
And if your March event news item gets to me by February 20th we will include your event in a special MARCH IS CABARET MONTH press release going out to all cabaret news journalists and publications on our list. You include the phrase MARCH IS CABARET MONTH in your release and we'll include your info in ours!
Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH http://www.svhamstra.com/MARCHISCAB/index.shtml including all the benefits of sponsorship.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
PROMOTION IS SPONSORED IN PART BY
Dr. Garrett Bennett, Teresa Fischer, Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale. Marty Geiger, Chelsea's Desktop, Inc.
Jim Van Slyke, Geri Malino, Tennie Leonard
More HERE & THERE items appear at the bottom of this issue - including any last minute news items that come in just before we "go to press" and more comments and commentary on the art and artists of cabaret. And even more news can be found on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/
CABARET WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL SERVICES
CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE ANNOUNCES 2010 DATES
Erv Raible, Executive Director/Artistic Director, takes great pride in announcing the Eighth Annual CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY. The Cabaret Conference at Yale University is being developed in conjunction with the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater (for information call the Cabaret Conference Hotline at 212-629-2000, please do not call YSD/YRT); and several conference sessions will be held in the facilities of the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater, including the recently opened New Theater. The Eighth Annual Cabaret Conference At Yale University will be held July 23rd through August 1st, 2010, and is an internationally focused, nine-day teaching program that offers an intensive look at the art of cabaret performance technique, and trains professionals for the live entertainment industry in the 21st century. The Great American Songbook will be addressed and promoted in its entirety, from its origins in the late 19th century through the classic pop standards of the 1930s and 40s to today's contemporary cabaret, musical theater, jazz and pop music. For more information see http://www.thecabaretconferenceatyale.com/ .
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ARTIST MANAGEMENT & PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES AVAILABLE
Don Schaffer knows more about the details of promoting a cabaret show than just about anyone in cabaret. For many years he was the booking manager at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM and rubbed elbows with members of the cabaret press almost nightly. Now he is offering his expertise and connections to all cabaret performers. For Artist Management and Public Relations services give him a call at 212-946-1265 or e-mail him at DSPR@nyc-rr-com
PRINTING SERVICES ESPECIALLY FOR CABARET PERFORMERS
John C. Kuchera is pleased to announce his printing service, CABARET PRINTING (c/o John C. Kuchera, 3117 Broadway #36, NYC - 646-750-6184 - http://www.cabaretprinting.com ), specializing in postcards and brochures for the Cabaret World. John is offering prompt and professional services for very affordable prices. Check out his website or e-mail him at john@cabaretprinting.com for more information.
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WEST COAST NEWS AND PUBLICITY AVAILABLE FROM LES MICHAELS
Les Michaels publishes a weekly newsletter covering events on the West Coast - check out http://lesmichaels.com/lifeisacabaret/newsletter - and has produced recent shows featuring L.A. area cabaret artists and also heads up a weekly open-mic show in the area. The newsletter is free and instructions for submitting your West Coast news are right on the site. Don't forget to also send your release us at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Les also assists in all areas of publicity for West Coast cabaret events.
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We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 18th THROUGH 24th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
TUESDAY - JANUARY 19th
NYC: STEVE ROSS IS "PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ" AT THE OAK ROOM
Cabaret star Steve Ross brings his new show, "Puttin' on the Ritz" to the THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/ ), with performances Tuesday through Saturday, January 19th through February 6th. Steve's show will focus on one of the great interpretive artists of the 20th century, the sublime Fred Astaire. While performing "Night and Day," "Stepping Out With My Baby," "A Foggy Day," "'S Wonderful" and other classic standards, Steve will explore Astaire's appeal to the great songwriters of Broadway and Hollywood, among them Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer. Ross is today's leading interpreter of the words and music of Cole Porter and Noel Coward, and he has helped sustain their popularity in such venues as the Ritz in London and Paris, the Imperial in Tokyo, and festivals in Hong Kong, Perth and Spoleto. He has hosted radio series for BBC and NPR, and has appeared in celebrated concert series at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the 92nd Street Y. He made his Broadway debut in 1997 in the acclaimed revival of Noel Coward's Present Laughter at the keyboard and as Fred, the Cockney valet, opposite Frank Langella. He anchors the Oak Room's annual Noel Coward Birthday Celebration, which features performances by Broadway actors and popular singers. Shows are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday and Saturday at 8:30 and 11:00 pm. There is a $50 cover plus a $30 food/drink minimum ($60 prix fixe dinner available).
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 20th
NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: RUSS KASSOFF BIG BAND
MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY continues on Wednesdays at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC - http://www.saintpeters.org/jazz/midtownjazz.htm ). This long-running series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte. Next show is on Wednesday, January 20th featuring Russ Kassoff Big Band with singer Catherine Dupuis. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.
NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH LORGE & SKIPPER
Dana Lorge and Richard Skipper are hosting "Wednesday Night at the Iguana" at 8:00 pm at IGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454 - http://www.iguananyc.com/ ). Each week this comedy and musical variety show will feature special guest stars. On January 20th, special guest stars include: Douglas Davidian, D'yan Forrest, Greta Heron, Catt John, Roger Anthony Mapes and Alegra Themmen. Other entertainers that show up will be inserted throughout the show as time permits. Barry Levitt on keyboard & Saadi Zain on bass. There is a $12 cover, no minimum.
M.W.: SINGER/SONGWRITER JUNE SHELLENE CD RELEASE SHOW
Pianist/singer/songwriter June Shellene will hold a CD Release concert at THE EVANSTON SPACE (1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL - 847-492-8860 - http://www.evanstonspace.com/ ) on Wednesday, January 20th at 8:00 pm. She is joined by Jim Cox, Nick Kitsos, Curt Morrison and guitarist/singer Paulinho Garcia. June will be performing selections from her new CD "Wait 'Til Midnight Ends" and Paulinho will be performing selections from his new CD "Portraits in Black and White" Tickets are $15. One-half of the proceeds from sales of June's CD at the concert will be contributed to American Red Cross Haiti Relief.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 21st
N.J.AREA: BOB'S BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN
The next performance of BOB's BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE will be on January 21st, at 7:30 pm at the STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - http://www.bobegan.net/stockton-inn.html). Hosted by Bob Egan, the show usually features 6 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area. Performers for for scheduled for this showcase include Krista Boshinski, Barbara Gurskey, Jack Cosgrove, Lisa Sherman-Dow, Jilly Sentino, Steven Belfatti, Andrez Fredericks, Rand Hubiak, Carla Simpson, William Vosseler, TinaMarie Nicolo and more to be announced! Only $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 22nd
NYC: JAY MICHAEL REEDS HITS THE ROAD AGAIN IN "ROAD TRIP"
Jay Michael Reeds gets down and dirty at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) in this ode to the Road Trip, with a special 2010 performance on Friday, January 22nd at 7:30 pm. The music, which gets little bit country, a little bit rock (throw in a smattering of jazz swing) is the perfect recipe for a rollicking good time. Wells Hanley on piano, Ritt Henn on Bass, Matt Kane on Drums and Tony Romano on Guitar. Jay Rogers directs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: RIC CHERWIN AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Ric Cherwin will perform in concert at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Friday, January 22nd at 7:30 pm. Cherwin was born into a family of singers, musicians, writers, artists and actors. Thus at birth was his fate sealed. His first public performance as a singer was at age 7 for which he received a prolonged standing ovation and a then-whopping $20 tip for his medley of Al Jolson tunes, Ric's first co-musical hero. Ric has since performed throughout the USA, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Central America and the Caribbean before crowds as small as three and as large as 10,000. He was invited by the Cuban government to perform his original compositions all over the island of Cuba, singing and playing with many of Cuba's finest musicians. Locally, Ric has been featured at the US Open in Flushing, the Tribeca Film Festival and scores of concerts in NYC. He has opened for major jazz and popular music legends including Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Patti LaBelle, Jon Hendricks, Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner and more. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
S.A.: VERNON BARNARD PRESENTS GOOD VIBRATIONS
Vernon Barnard presents the hit show Good Vibrations - The Best of 60's, 70's, 80's & 90's at VILLA PASCAL THEATRE DURBANVILLE (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566 - http://www.villapascal.co.za/ ) on Friday & Saturday, January 22nd & 23rd and Sunday, January 31st, all shows at 7:00 pm. A nostalgic, foot-tapping and sing-a-long tribute to the music of 60s through 90s the show features the hits of The Beatles, Hollies, Kinks, Cliff Richard, Bee Gees, Beach Boys, Bryan Adams, and many more. Suitable for old and young. Call for cover/minimum information.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 24th
NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER (Outstanding Cabaret Comedy Or Characterization) Gretchen Reinhagen brings "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for additional shows in 2010 on Sunday, January 24th at 4:00 pm and Thursday, February 4th at 7::30 pm. The New York run follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California on November 13th and three additional shows in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident the desert community Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, gave her consent to Gretchen for this project and was in attendance. A friend shared by both is well known New York voice teacher Judith Farris, whose student roster has included both Ms. Reinhagen and Ms. Ballard. "Special Kaye" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed cabaret performances for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard...Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON AT ETCETERA, ETCETERA
Mark Janas' Salon will return on Sunday, January 24th at ETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141 - http://www.etcrestaurant.com/ ) from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (signup starts at 6:15 pm). The Salon is currently a monthly event in which singers, writers and musicians share their talent with each other and audience members. The co-host for the evening will Rosemary Loar, who will be appearing at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM in February. The featured guest will be Sue Matsuki, who will be appearing in "Ella & Me" January 31st at 8:30 pm at FEINSTEIN'S. The optional theme for the evening is "Salon D'ella Jazz - A January Jazzathon With An Emphasis On Ella". The evening will have an emphasis on Ella but welcomes any material from any of the great jazz artists - Dinah Washington, Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, etc. As always, the theme is only a suggestion; you may perform anything you like in any musical genre: Broadway, pop, rock, country, jazz, classical, etc. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: MAC SEMINAR: "CABARET 101" ON A SUNDAY MORNING
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents it's next MAC SEMINAR: "CABARET 101", an open-forum seminar on the "do's" and "don'ts" of creating a cabaret show, on Sunday, January 24th at 11:30 am at 353 STUDIOS (353 West 48th Street, NYC). Panelists scheduled to appear include MAC & Bistro Award winner Mary Foster Conklin, Thomas Honeck (MAC Award winner and booking manager for The Duplex), columnist and critic Roy Sander, MAC Award winner and Broadway performer Eric Michael Gillett, MAC, Nightlife and Bistro Award winner Lennie Watts. The panel will be moderated by MAC Award nominee Hector Coris. Topics to be covered include finding club dates, hiring musicians, selecting your material, hiring a creative team and many more elements that go into a cabaret show. The seminar is free for MAC MEMBERS ($15 non-members). Reservations must be made at 212-465-2662 ext. 1 or via e-mail at RSVP@MACNYC.com.
We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 25th THROUGH 31st
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
MONDAY - JANUARY 25th
NYC: ALL THE STARS WILL BE OUT FOR THE NIGHTLIFE AWARDS
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT
The 8th Annual Nightlife Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Bruce Vilanch, will celebrate the most outstanding performances this past year in cabaret, comedy and jazz in the clubs of NYC at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/ ) on Monday, January 25th at 7:00 pm. The event, in which the winners perform instead of making acceptance speeches, always features special guest star performances. The show will be directed by Scott Thompson with music direction by Tedd Firth. Tickets to the Nightlife Awards are $75, $50, and $25. They are available via TicketMaster at 212-307-4100 or at TicketMaster.com. Tickets are now also available at The Town Hall Box Office at 123 West 43rd Street, NYC between the hours of noon and 6 PM every day but Sunday.
NYC: MADE IN AUSTRALIA: MUSIC & LYRICS FROM DOWN UNDER
Several of Broadway's top stars will be performing Australia's best musical theater composers at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/ ) on Monday, January 25th at 7:00 pm. This special Australia Day concert will feature the work of composers Dean Bryant & Matthew Frank (Prodigal, The York Theatre; Virgins, NYMF), James Millar & Peter Rutherford (The Hatpin, NYMF), Carmel Dean (...Spelling Bee, American Idiot), and Anna Jacobs (Pop!, Yale Rep) as well as rising stars Anthony Costanzo and Matthew Robinson. Presenting their songs will be Cary Anderson (Avenue Q; Mamma Mia), Casey Erin Clark (Frankenstein), Sharone Halevy (The Hatpin), Liz Larson (Hairspray; The Most Happy Fella), Dana Steingold (...Spelling Bee Nat'l Tour; Into the Woods), Kate Wetherhead (Ordinary Days; Legally Blonde), Sally Willfert (Make Me A Song; Assassins), Michael Winther (Songs from an Unmade Bed), Cortney Wolfson (Les Miserables; The Battery's Down), Australia's Tim Wright (...Spelling Bee, Aus.) & Josh Young (Les Miserables) and more to be announced. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: BRADEN-RAPP WITH "THE STRAYHORN PROJECT"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/ ) presents the debut of the new band led by world-renowned saxophonist, flautist and composer Don Braden and trumpeter Mark Rapp on Monday, January 25th at 8:30 pm. Their show will celebrate the release of their debut recording The Strayhorn Project - a tribute to jazz composer, arranger and legend, Billy Strayhorn with songs ranging from The Far East Suite's "Isfahan" to jazz classics like "Satin Doll," "A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing" and "Something To Live For." The evening will also feature Gerald Clayton on piano, Sachal Vasandani on vocals, Rene Hart on bass and Greg Gonzales on drums. There is a $40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 26th
FLA: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Tony Award nominee Ann Hampton Callaway will be appearing at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100 - http://www.thecolonypalmbeach.com/ ) on Tuesdays through Saturdays, January 26th through 30th at 8:00 pm. Callaway dazzles music lovers as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, and quick-witted actress. Her talents have made her equally at home in jazz and pop as well as on stage, in the recording studio, on TV and in film. She is best known for starring in the hit Broadway musical Swing! and for writing and singing the theme to the internationally successful TV series, The Nanny. A devoted fan of the Great American Songbook, her piano playing remains part of her performances as she concludes most concerts with her signature improvisation, playing and singing a hilarious and well-crafted song based on words and phrases called out from the audience. She has become a favorite in the jazz and pops concert circuit, appearing as special guest artist with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall and Tanglewood. She has sung with more than 25 of the nation's top big bands and orchestras - including the popular Palm Beach Pops last year. Ticket prices are Tuesday through Thursday $100 for dinner/show; Friday & Saturday is $120 for dinner and show; $60 for show only at all times.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 29th
NYC: KEITH JAMESON / CABARET SONGS
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Metropolitan Opera tenor Keith Jameson performs a program of cabaret songs on Friday, January 29th 8:00 pm at THE GERSHWIN HOTEL (7 East 27th Street, NYC - http://www.gershwinhotel.com/ ) presented by OperaMission (http://www.operamission.org/ ) and Neke Carson. The evening features songs by Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin, Sheldon Harnick, Kander & Ebb, Maltby & Shire and more. Jennifer Peterson, founder & director of OperaMission, joins Keith at the piano. Proceeds are to benefit both operamission and the Greenwood Music Festival in Greenwood, South Carolina, which was founded by Mr. Jameson and enjoyed its successful inaugural season in 2007. Mr. Jameson is currently appearing at the Metropolitan Opera in the role of Remendado in the new production of Carmen and the HD Broadcast Series "Live from the Met." As the Founder/Director of the Greenwood Music Festival, Keith has sung Michael in "I Do! I Do!", two Cabaret Evenings, and in the 2010 season will star as Azor in Gretry's Beauty and the Beast. General admission is $20 and tickets must be purchased at the door.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 30th
NYC: JUDY GARLAND LIVE! WITH CHUCK SWEENEY AS PEGGY LEE
Tommy Femia, the 7-time MAC Award-winning impersonator, continues his 20th season at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) with his acclaimed portrayal of the legendary Judy Garland in "JUDY GARLAND LIVE!" with two shows a month, every other Saturday at 8:30 pm through the end of March. Miss Garland's guest for the Saturday, January 30th performance will be gifted, award-winning impersonator Chuck Sweeney as the iconic Miss Peggy Lee. Christopher Denny and David Maiocco serve as musical directors. Tommy Femia made his Off Broadway debut in The New American at The Nat Horne Theatre, and toured the country, as Linus in You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. In Bucks County he appeared as Tallulah Bankhead in the musical Tallulah! and in New York City as Bette Davis in A Very Bette Christmas. He also starred in the hit Off Broadway production of the Drama Desk Award-winning Whoop-Dee-Doo! at the Actors' Playhouse, and starred as Judy Garland in the one-man show I Will Come Back at The Players Theatre. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
S.A.: CROCODILE HARRIS TO INVADE VILLA PASCAL
SA's popular 70's and 80's pop rock legend Crocodile Harris will invade VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566 - www.villapascal.co.za ) on on Saturday, January 30th at 7:00 pm. Harris will be "bringing the good news" from the good old days, a selection of 60's to 80's songs made famous by Billy Joel, Elton John, Cliff Richard, Roy Orbison and many more. "Croc" will also include his hit songs "Give Me The Good News" which catapulted him into international stardom when it became a hit song in France, and "Miss Eva Goodnite". Crocodile Harris has shared the stage with Rod Stewart, Bonnie Tyler, Robert Plant and Al Jarreau. Call for cover/minimum information.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 31st
NYC: SUE MATSUKI AT FEINSTEIN'S WITH TRIBUTE TO ELLA
Multi-award winning vocalist Sue Matsuki, and a recipient of the very first annual Julie Wilson Cabaret Performance Award (2005) given by the Mabel Mercer Foundation, makes her Feinstein's debut on Sunday, January 31st at 8:30 pm at FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/ ). She will be performing an updated version of her very popular tribute show to Ella Fitzgerald, now titled "ELLA & ME" with news songs and arrangements added. It celebrates all the Verve & Capital Record series that she recorded. Ms. Matsuki will be joined on stage by her long-time musical director Gregory Toroian. Directed by Eric Michael Gillett the show also features Tom Hubbard (bass) & Ron Tierno (drums). There is a $30 cover plus a $25 minimum.
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NYC: CABARET CARES RETURNS WITH RAISSA KATONA BENNETT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Raissa Katona Bennett will reprise her "Raissa at Feinstein's" show, as a special benefit for Cabaret Cares, on Sunday, January 31st at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). In her critically acclaimed newest outing, Raissa examines our lives in dreams; their joyous highs and the deeper meaning to be found in letting them go in order to become the best you can be in the moment. With a special debut of a brand-new song written by Tony Award Nominated Composer, Michael John LaChuisa especially for Raissa and this show, Raissa is joined by Musical Director and Arranger, Mark Janas, with Sean Harkness on Guitar, Ritt Henn on Bass, and Mayra Casales on Percussion. Direction is by Eric Michael Gillett, who will be making a special guest appearance with Raissa. Cabaret Cares is the 2009 Bistro and MAC award winning series that raises money for Help Is On The Way Today, a non-for-profit that helps children living with HIV and AIDS in New York City. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - FEBRUARY 1st THROUGH 7th
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MONDAY - FEBRUARY 1st
NYC: SAM HARRIS RETURNS TO BIRDLAND
Jim Caruso's Cast Party presents Sam Harris in concert at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) on Monday, February 1st at 7:00 pm. This show is part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series, which highlights performers and composers from the Great White Way at the historic music room. Broadway, television and recording star (and brand new father) Sam Harris will bring his inimitable style to an eclectic array of Broadway hits, standards and pop classics. As always, Todd Schroeder will musically direct. Harris first shot into the public eye as the "Star Search" icon and has found success as a Tony-nominated Broadway star, and a multi-million selling recording artist, selling out venues all over the country, including Carnegie Hall. He has appeared on numerous television shows and series including the CBS sitcom, "The Class." There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 2nd
NYC: ROBYN SPANGLER IS A "BAD, BAD, BAD WOMAN" AT THE DUPLEX
Robyn Spangler chronicles her journey from a good, good girl growing up in the midwest to a "Bad, Bad, Bad Woman" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm. She is joined on stage by musical director Todd Schroeder. Erv Raible directs. Robyn has had an interesting and varied career working both in front of audiences and behind the scenes in both the theater and film industries. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre and voice performance from Eastern Kentucky University and while earning her degree, Robyn continued to work professionally singing with the Cincinnati rock group Brandy, appearing in the summer stock Wilderness Road, being a singing waitress at CB Kendall's Music Chorale. An invitation to sing at Carnegie Hall in 2002 prompted Robyn to return to performing and appeared in All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten at the Whitefire Theater followed by Karen Morrow's Master Showcase both in Los Angeles. In 2009 she released her first CD "On A Liquid Afternoon" to good reviews. Her cabaret show "A Bad, Bad Woman" debuted in Los Angeles in May. She attended the International Cabaret Conference at Yale and in October she performed for her hometown crowd in Cincinnati in "The Return of A Bad Bad Woman", and later at L.A.s the Gardenia. Now she brings this show to NYC. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE AT THE CAFE CARLYLE IN FEBRUARY
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/entertainment.cfm ) has announced that 2-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Ebersole will return, with her musical director John Oddo, for a three-week engagement. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm, with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There will be an additional special Valentines Day performance on Sunday, February 14th. Cover charge is $75 ($85 on Saturdays).
NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY IN "FOR THE LOVE OF BROADWAY!"
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/ ) announces the return engagement of Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley in an exclusive four week run of the new show "For The Love of Broadway!" Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm, February 2nd through 27th. Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The King and I, Avenue Q and Nine. She will be joined by her longtime music director/arranger Kenny Werner on piano (with whom she is celebrating 20 years of collaboration) as well as Tony Marino on bass and Billy Drewes on reeds. Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant and has provided special material. Ms. Buckley won a Tony Award for her performance as Grizabella, the Glamour Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a musical for her performance as Hesione in Triumph Of Love, and an Olivier Award nomination for her interpretation of Norma Desmond in the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. There is a $60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum (10:30 pm: $25 food/drink minimum).
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 4th
NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER (Outstanding Cabaret Comedy Or Characterization) Gretchen Reinhagen brings "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for one more show in 2010 on Thursday, February 4th at 7::30 pm. The New York run follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California on November 13th and three additional shows in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident the desert community Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, gave her consent to Gretchen for this project and was in attendance. A friend shared by both is well known New York voice teacher Judith Farris, whose student roster has included both Ms. Reinhagen and Ms. Ballard. "Special Kaye" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed cabaret performances for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard...Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 5th
NYC: VICKI BURNS QUARTET CD RELEASE AT THE IRIDIUM
The delightful jazz vocalist Vicki Burns will present a special CD Release show at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ ) on Friday, February 5th at 6:00 pm. A vocalist with impeccable taste, a sure sense of rhythm and a glorious tone, Ms. Burns infuses each song with heartfelt expression, digging into the lyrics and melody for their richest interpretation. She has performed regularly at these Boston area jazz clubs: Ryles, 1369 Club, the Starlight Roof and the Turtle Cafe. She has also been featured on "Music America", a syndicated WGBH broadcast hosted by Ron D'Ella Chiesa. While still a student, she sang with a popular big band, The Clayton Poole Jazz Orchestra and was chosen by John Coltrane's biographer Bill Cole among others for the New England Touring Arts program. On the West Coast Vicki has performed at Garden City in San Jose, The San Jose Museum of Art's "Women in Jazz" series, a featured spot in the San Jose Jazz Festival, The Great American Music Hall with the Oakland Jazz Choir, Kimball's East with Madeline Eastman and the Oakland Jazz Choir and the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival. Call for cover/minimum information.
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 6th
NYC: ROSEMARY LOAR IS SWINGIN' THE MUSIC OF STING!
Rosemary Loar brings her new show Sting, Stang, Stung: Swingin' The Music of Sting! to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Saturday, February 6th at 7:30 pm; Monday, February 8th at 7:00 pm; Sunday, February 21st at 4:00 pm; and Friday, February 26th at 7:30 pm. Renowned jazz artist/pianist and arranger Frank Ponzio will serve as musical director. Vito Lesczak will be on drums and Mark E. Peterson on bass. What started out as a simple schoolgirl crush has now grown into a serious passion of the highest order for the multi-award winning Ms. Loar, who is the recipient of numerous accolades, including the coveted ASCAPlus Award for Popular Music for the past six years. She conceived, directed and starred in the wildly popular The Alternative Torch series at Symphony Space from 2004-2006. As a recording artist, she can be heard on Sting's soundtrack for the movie The Emperor's New Groove, the cast albums of Chess and Sunset Boulevard and on The Listening Library Series. The release of her fourth album, The Quando Swing, celebrated her return to her cabaret/jazz roots and has been met with critical acclaim. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: MARTA SANDERS AT THE TRIAD IN "WITH A SONG IN MY HEART"
Broadway, Radio and Cabaret favorite, Marta Sanders makes her return to the cabaret stage in her new show :With a Song In My Heart" at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/ ) on Saturday, February 6th at 9:00 pm and Sunday, February 7th at 7:00 pm. Her Musical Director is John McMahon. Marta's Creative Team is Kelly Briggs and Debra Zalkind. She has performed in popular Manhattan show rooms like Rainbow & Stars, Upstairs at Greene Street, Maxim's and EightyEights. Marta continues to travel, performing in night clubs in the United States and abroad. She is also in constant demand for concert benefits raising money for AIDS charities, such as The Manhattan Plaza AIDS Project and Broadway Cares. She was also a featured soloist in the popular cabaret series "Timeless Divas" at the Triad in NYC. There is a $25 cover and a two drink minimum.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 7th
NYC: TAYLOR MADE: THE SONGS OF BOB MERRILL
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Maureen Taylor brings back her acclaimed new show TAYLOR MADE: BOB MERRILL to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for more performance in 2010: On Sunday, February 7th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 13th at 5:00 pm. TAYLOR MADE celebrates the "extraordinary" Bob Merrill who wrote songs from "How Much Is That Doggie In the Window" to "People". Bob Merrill's vast amount of work spans the simple to the sublime, with numerous chart hits, novelty songs, a Tony Award, and Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. The show is directed by MAC Award winner Peter Napolitano, with musical direction by Matt Castle, and accompanied by Joe Brent on guitar, mandolin and violin. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: NESHA WARD RETURNS TO METROPOLITAN ROOM WITH "I AM..."
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
Nesha Ward brings back her cabaret show "I Am..." to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for two more performances, on Sunday, February 7th at 4:00 pm and Monday, February 8th at 9:30 pm, prior to her joining the cast of The Color Purple National Tour for a year. Musical Director is William T. Hall and Lennie Watts directs. The show attempts to answer questions of self discovery. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
CHICAGO: SONGS OF LUST, LOSS, OBSESSION & REVENGE
Valentine's Day is for lovers, but what about the rest of us? Love isn't always perfect and now it's time to sing about it. Which is what the show "Love Hurts: Songs of Lust, Loss, Obsession & Revenge", featuring Tommy Hensel with Cheryl Szucsits is all about. The show will be presented at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/ ) on Sundays, February 7th & 14th at 7:00 pm. Musical Direction is by Beckie Menzie with direction by Daryl Nitz. An alternative to "traditional" Valentine's shows, the show is a humorous look at some unexplored aspects of the relationship game: lust, loss, revenge and a "healthy" dose of obsession. There is a $15 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - FEBRUARY 8th & BEYOND
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
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SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 13th
NYC: NICOLE HENRY RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Nicole Henry gives a fresh feeling to standards and connects intimately with her fans with her personal and funny stories in her show, which returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Saturday, February 13th at 9:45 pm. Although she rarely performs in New York City, she clearly has a passionate following in the city judging by the quickly sold-out room for her May debut. In the U.S., Nicole has been featured at Lincoln Center; the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis; Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh; and in her hometown Miami, at Jazziz Bistro and Arturo Sandoval's. She has shared the stage with Isaac Hayes, Jennifer Holiday, Nicholas Payton, Joan Osborne, Roberta Flack and has performed with Kenny Werner and Tom Scott to name a few. There os a $30 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
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NYC: TAYLOR MADE: THE SONGS OF BOB MERRILL
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Maureen Taylor brings back her acclaimed new show TAYLOR MADE: BOB MERRILL to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for more performance in 2010: On Sunday, February 7th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 13th at 5:00 pm. TAYLOR MADE celebrates the "extraordinary" Bob Merrill who wrote songs from "How Much Is That Doggie In the Window" to "People". Bob Merrill's vast amount of work spans the simple to the sublime, with numerous chart hits, novelty songs, a Tony Award, and Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. The show is directed by MAC Award winner Peter Napolitano, with musical direction by Matt Castle, and accompanied by Joe Brent on guitar, mandolin and violin. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
We're sort of in the "calm before the storm" place today - we've covered just about all the January events and got a good cut into the February events for which releases have been received, but, except for THE BUTTERFLY CLUB in Melbourne, no February club schedules have been received yet. We look to these schedules as leads to additional cabaret listing items. Unfortunately, only a few clubs actually bother to send out releases or even schedules - something to keep in mind when you are choosing a venue to perform your show.
So, here's another "PERFORMER TIP": When discussing your show arrangements, find out from the booking manager of the venue exactly what promotional efforts the club is undertaking and what promotional efforts they expect from you. Some clubs have professional press folks on staff - but often they only use them to promote shows in which they have guaranteed the performer a contract fee. They might charge you extra for these services if you are simply renting the room for your show. Some venues offer a promotion page for your show on their website for no charge - some do not even have a website. Some venues send out detailed schedules to the local press, some do not. Some venues will be kind enough to include you in their customer mailing flier, while some do not even have an e-mail customer list for announcements. Know up front what can be expected - each venue has its own promotion procedures.
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With this issue we have included (with a few exceptions) all news items for appropriate events through February 6th, 2010, for which actual press releases were received. If your news event is before that date and hasn't been included in this newsletter or previous newsletters, it just might be that we didn't receive complete information, or, even worse, only received a flier or a website link. We need the information in a format that we can "cut & paste" for use in the newsletter and on the website. This not only saves a lot of retyping, it also means fewer errors (especially miss-spelled names and garbled phone numbers). A FLIER IS NOT A PRESS RELEASE (and please, no PDF files - txt or doc releases only) and neither is a website link. Thanks.
Save the date: Tuesday, March 2nd, at 7:00 pm - the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA! at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). Tickets go on sale on the website soon.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
PROMOTION IS SPONSORED IN PART BY
Dr. Garrett Bennett, Teresa Fischer, Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale. Marty Geiger, Chelsea's Desktop, Inc.
Jim Van Slyke, Geri Malino, Tennie Leonard
This issue is going out a little early today - I have an appointment with some very important people in the early afternoon and I need just a short nap so that I'll be "bright-eyed and bushy-tailed" rather than "sleepy-eyed and worn out" looking. We have a lot more to tell - and a Thursday issue coming up to tell it.
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