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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #100202 - Thursday, February 4, 2010
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
NYC: THE TOWN HALL ANNOUNCES BROADWAY BY THE YEAR SERIES
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT
New York's landmark concert venue, THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/ ) will present the 10th Anniversary Season of the Broadway By The Year series, created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. The series celebrates its 10th year by taking the audience on a musical journey through the best of the Great White Way, featuring show-stopping numbers as well as lesser-known gems and little-known facts and humor about our favorite shows. This season's shows will include the Broadway musicals of 1927, 1948, 1966 and a special concert featuring songs from shows from 1990-2010.
Among the stars signed on to Broadway By The Year's 10th Anniversary season are: Cheyenne Jackson (Finian's Rainbow, Xanadu), James Barbour (A Tale of Two Cities), Stephanie J. Block (9 to 5, Wicked), Ron Bohmer (Ragtime), Tony nominee Liz Callaway (Baby, Miss Saigon), Quentin Earl Darrington (Ragtime), Jeffry Denman (Irving Berlin's White Christmas), Max von Essen (Les Miserables), Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald (Finian's Rainbow, Young Frankenstein), Alexander Gemignani (Sunday in the Park with George, Les Miserables), Kendrick Jones (Stairway to Paradise), Chad Kimball (Memphis), Norm Lewis (The Little Mermaid, Les Miserables, Side Show), three-time Tony nominee Marc Kudisch (9 to 5, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Tony winner Beth Leavel (Young Frankenstein, The Drowsy Chaperone), Julia Murney (Lennon, Wicked), Christiane Noll (Ragtime), Noah Racey (Curtains), Tony nominee Emily Skinner (Side Show), Bobby Steggert (Ragtime), three-time Grammy winner Lari White and many more to be announced.
Tickets are $55-$45.
Below is a list of this season's Broadway By The Year concerts:
Monday, February 22nd at 8:00 pm - BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1927
MUSICALS OF 1927 will include music from Showboat, Rio Rita, Hit the Deck!, Ziegfeld Follies of 1927, Good News and more sung by the great talents of Broadway and cabaret.
Monday, March 22nd at 8:00 pm - BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1948
MUSICALS OF 1948 will feature songs from Kiss Me, Kate, Love Life, Where's Charley?, My Romance, Lend an Ear and more.
Monday, May 10th at 8:00 pm - BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1966
MUSICALS OF 1966 will include songs from Sweet Charity, Mame, Cabaret, I Do! I Do!, The Apple Tree and more.
Monday, June 14th at 8:00 pm - BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1990-2010
In this special concert to celebrate their 10th anniversary, an all-star cast will perform one song from each of the last 21 years of Broadway history. The show includes songs from Aspects of Love (1990), Falsettos (1992), Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993), Ragtime (1998), Wicked (2003), Jersey Boys (2005) and many more.
Subscriptions for the Broadway By The Year series are available now through mail order only. Visit http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org for a printable order form. Single tickets are on sale at The Town Hall Box Office (noon to 6:00 pm except Sundays) and at Ticketmaster, (800-982-2787 or http://www.ticketmaster.com/.)
Broadway By The Year is generously funded by Bank of America and the Edythe Kenner Foundation.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH NEWS & UPDATES
TICKETS ON SALE FOR MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA
Tickets are on sale, ON LINE ONLY, for the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) to be held on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm. Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the show on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE has already announced this year's theme - "The Composers of Cabaret". Some fantastic and talented songwriters will take part in the show, including David Friedman, John Bucchino, Amanda McBroom and Alex Rybeck (Alex will also be serving as musical director for the event). Richard Skipper will be the MC for the gala. The Gala is the kick-off event of the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration.
Tickets are priced at $30, with a $5 discount for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and a $10 discount for registered "OVER-65" Members. 2009-2010 Members can order 1 additional ticket at the member price. (There is a $15 food/drink minimum imposed by the venue - a full dinner menu is available.)
To purchase tickets, you must make your reservation on line at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - there is a link on the opening page of the website to the Reservation-Purchase page. You may order up to 4 tickets in one purchase. Registered "Over-65" members must order tickets by e-mail - stuhamstra@svhamstra.com . ONLY 75 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD. No reservations will be taken by the venue. No tickets will be sold on the night of the show. Reservations will not be considered confirmed until payment is actually received - which means, to be safe, use a credit/debit card and use PayPal.
If you're from out of town, or otherwise can't attend the show on Tuesday, March 2nd, and would like to support our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion, you can order an ad in the program booklet for the show - details on a "click through" line on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website: http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ .
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
PROMOTION IS SPONSORED IN PART BY
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HERE & THERE - PART I
We started out this issue with a particularly long but important news item about the BROADWAY BY THE YEAR series which gets under way on Monday, February 22nd - followed by an edited item about our own CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA to be held on Tuesday, March 2nd at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN. This meant another issue where the "HERE & THERE" section (which I add last) has to be shortened. And on Monday we will begin our coverage of all the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH events taking place around the country (and the world, if we can make that happen). We have already received events from cabaret organizations promoting cabaret in March from Seattle, Chicago, NYC and Boston. These have been combined into a special MARCH IS CABARET MONTH press release to be sent out by our publicist, Don Schaffer. We hoped to get this out yesterday, but then the Chicago information came in. Hopefully I will be able to get all the new information to Don to send out before the weekend.
We received information this morning that BROADWAY BABY BISTRO is changing its name and folding it's website information into the BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB website. Cabaret will still be presented (the clubs share the same address) with Collette Black in charge of booking the cabaret acts. CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will still be providing coverage for cabaret at the club, even though we don't usually cover comedy club events. Its a little bit of a financial setback for me. I have been the "webmaster" for the BROADWAY BABY BISTRO website since it opened. This means now that with ROSE'S TURN gone, DON'T TELL MAMA under new ownership, and now BROADWAY BABY BISTRO disappearing as a separate entity and website, I have no more cabaret venue websites to manage (and no more income from same).
However, I want to express my thanks and gratitude to owner Al Martin for the terrific relationship we've had since December of 2007 when the BISTRO WEBSITE opened. He has been most supportive of our work, and there is a chance that the cabaret portion of the combined club will be advertising on CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE in the future. (One small, but truly appreciative aside: I have never had to wait more that three days for payment of invoices submitted!)
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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 AUDITION SCHEDULE ON WEB
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, including audition city schedule 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
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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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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE LISTINGS SECTION
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 4th THROUGH 7th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
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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NYC: NANCY WITTER'S "TIMES SQUARES" WITH GUEST CYNTHIA CRANE
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
Award winning comic Nancy Witter is producing a show called "Times Squares" on Thursday, February 4th at 7:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ). The special musical guest on Thursday is acclaimed musical/comedy singer Cynthia Crane. The shows feature the very funny Michael Brill as host. Next show is scheduled for Saturday, March 20th. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: SPECIAL GUEST TBA
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com ) is usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. On Thursday, February 4th, Seth's guest TBA. Call the club after 4:00 pm to make sure show is taking place. 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 )! See: http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox.com/ .
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 5th
NYC: METROJAM OPEN MIC: JENNA ESPOSITO & SPECIAL GUEST
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, February 5th at 10:00 pm featuring host, Jenna Esposito. Accompaniment is provided by the MetroJam house band: John DiPinto on piano, Ritt Henn on bass, and Bobby Sher on drums. Jenna's special guest headliner this month is TBA. Open-mic performers have a chance to perform with a full jazz band. Guest vocalists from the worlds of cabaret and jazz are always on hand to take a turn at the microphone. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY WITH GUESTS TBA
At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com ) on Fridays at 10:30 pm, Brandon Cutrell hosts AFTER PARTY, a free-wheeling open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and Cabaret, Ray Fellman at the piano and Becca Johnson-Southworth serving up drinks and taking turns at the mic. Guest performers from Broadway, off-Broadway and cabaret drop by each week to sing, chat and join in the fun. This week's AFTER PARTY special guests are tba. No cover, no minimum, no reservations - first come, first seated.
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 6th
NYC: SONGS FOR HAITI: A BENEFIT FOR HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
A special benefit for Doctors Without Borders will be held on Saturday, February 6th at 4:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). Performers scheduled to take part (so far) are Baby Jane Dexter, Tony Desare, Mary Foster Conklin, Hilary Kole, Terese Genecco, The Loren Schoenberg Band, Pamela Luss, Sarah Rice, Jon Weber, Shaynee Rainbolt, Bill Zeffiro, Saadi Zain and Karen Oberlin. Those not able to attend are invited to make a donation at http://www.firstgiving.com/songsforhaiti . There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JERRY SCOTT'S OPEN MIC NOW AT PADRE FIGLIO
With the closing of CATERINA'S, Jerry Scott will now be performing at PADRE FIGLIO (310 East 44th Street, NYC - 212-286-4310) on Saturdays, February 6th & 20th, and Fridays & Saturdays, February 12th & 13th and 26th & 27th in their new PIANO ROOM from 8:00 pm until midnight. Reservations are highly recommended - be sure to as to be seated in the PIANO ROOM when making reservations. There is no cover, but a 2-drink minimum or dinner.
ON RADIO: "AT THE RITZ!" SATURDAYS & STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
Regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can now be heard on WVOF 88.5FM on Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Producers and hosts Jeffrey C. Williams and Lynn DiMenna announce a new, convenient way to hear their weekly show, especially for folks outside of WVOF's local listening area. Simply go to http://www.attheritz.org/ and in one click you can enjoy AT THE RITZ! streaming 24/7 anytime! The Saturday shows are rebroadcast throughout the week along with some internet only music. AT THE RITZ! features cabaret, jazz, Broadway and similar sophisticated music along with celebrity interviews and commentary.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 7th - (SUPER BOWL SUNDAY)
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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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.
ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": PRE-EMPTED THIS WEEK
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
On Sunday, February 7th, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm and hosted by David Kenney, will be Pre-Empted for THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO / WBAI On-Air Pledge Drive, David will be back next week with a Pledge Drive of his own. (For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ .) Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. For more information contact: oldisnew@earthlink.net. You are also invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .
M.W.: ROB DORN PERFORMS "I GOT GERSHWIN" AT THE SKOKIE
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Chicago cabaret vocalist Rob Dorn performs his one man show "I Got Gershwin" at THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761 - http://www.skokietheatre.org/ ) on Sunday, February 7th at 2:00 pm. Admission is free with a suggested donation. All proceeds will go towards scholarships the new summer Three Cat Education youth program at the theatre. Dorn has been performing professionally for twenty five years. Stage credits include "The 1940's Radio Hour" (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis) the second national tour of Stephen Sondheim's "Into The Woods," "Forever Plaid" both in Chicago (Wisdom Bridge) and Minneapolis (Hey City Stage), performing the role of the Grand Inquisitor in Candide with the Minnesota Orchestra and as a carolette in "A Christmas Carol Peterson" for Theatre Latte Da. The Three Cat Education program will be presenting theater and music summer camps for kids beginning June 14th and running through August 20th. Led by Three Cat Education Director, Jacque Lueken, classes will include performance of the musical "Cinderella", Broadway Bound, Pop and Rock Musicals, Golly Glee: A Show Choir Camp, and Build Your Own Play.
S.F.: SONG OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY AT MARTUNI'S
The legendary Song of The Month Open Mic continues at MARTUNI'S (4 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-241-0205 - http://martunis.citysearch.com/ ) on Sunday, February 7th at 3:45 pm (signup at 3:30 pm), hosted by San Francisco jazz vocalists Tess Kelly and Benn Bacot with Alan Choy on Piano. SOTM was originated by Shane Kelly in 1999 at Martuni's and past hosts have included Linda Kosut, Lua Hadar, Bruce Phillips, Coley Grundman, & Hattie Mullaly to name a few. Participants are urged to bring at least two charts in their key, one of a new or challenging song and just in case there's time for a second song, one they would be comfortable performing. Call for cover/minimum information.
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 THROUGH 14th
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 - FEBRUARY 8th
NYC: SARAH RICE IN SCREEN GEMS SONGS OF OLD HOLLYWOOD
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
In her show "Screen Gems", Sarah Rice (the original Johanna in Sweeney Todd) sings songs chosen from film scores sung by or dedicated to stars and their movie roles in the films of old Hollywood at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). Performances are on Monday, February 8th at 7:00 pm; Friday, March 5th at 8:00 pm; Sunday, March 7th at 5:00 pm; Friday, April 2nd at 7:00 pm; Monday, April 26th at 7:00 pm; and Friday, April 30th at 8:00 pm. Jo Ann Yeoman serves as Director, with Seth Weinstein, Piano; Ritt Henn, Bass; and Bobby Sher, Drums. The show features the music of Nacio Herb Brown, Georges Auric, Moises Vivanco, Nino Rota, Jerome Kern, The Sherman Bros., Byron Gay, Ted Snyder and many others. Special surprise guest each performance. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drinkminimum. $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.
S.F.: REAF PRESENTS: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF - http://www.richmondermet.org/ ) presents ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2: A Help Is On The Way All-Star Valentine Benefit Concert on Monday, February 8th at 7:30 pm at MARINES MEMORIAL THEATRE (609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - TKTS: 415-273-1620 - http://www.helpisontheway.org/ ). This all-star Valentine-themed benefit concert features stage & screen stars including Susan Anton, David Burnham, Tim Hockenberry, Leslie Jordan, Nick Lazzarini, La Toya London, Maureen McGovern, Rita Moreno, Maria Muldaur, Kim Nalley, Carly Ozard, Jeanie Tracy, Teal Wicks and others to be announced. The show is directed by David Galligan with Musical Directors: Bill Keck and Richard Berent. Producers are Joe Seiler & Ken Henderson. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice. Beneficiaries of this year's concert are STOP AIDS Project and Aguilas. The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation was founded in 1995 by Barbara Richmond & Peggy Ermet in memory of their sons, John Richmond & Doug Ermet, who both lost their lives to AIDS. Tickets range from $45 to $125 & up.
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 11th
NYC: KATHLEEN FRANCE READS THE BOOK OF LOVE
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
Kathleen France brings back her acclaimed 2009 Debut Cabaret Show entitled "Book of Love" to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Thursday, February 11th, at 7:30 pm; Friday, March 7th at 7:00 pm; and Sunday, April 2nd 7:30 pm. The show explores the trials and tribulations of dating through song. An avid reader, Kathleen daydreams about her love life being like those in novels, only to find that real life doesn't quite measure up to the stories she reads on the train. Music includes selections from Queen, Billy Joel, Sheryl Crow, Dolly Parton, Sippie Wallace, and others from the Great American Songbook. Music Direction is by Tracy Stark and the show is directed by Lina Koutrakos. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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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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D.C.: BEVERLY COSHAM AT CENTER STAGE RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER
Renowned vocalist Beverly Cosham will appear at CENTER STAGE at the RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER (2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA - 703-476-4500 - http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com/ ) on Saturday, February 13th at 3:00 pm performing songs from the Great American Songbook including compositions by Cole Porter, Vernon Duke, Hoagy Carmichael, Marilyn and Alan Bergman, Michel Legrand, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, and Yip Harburg. Material by some other composers destined to become standards, including Janis Ian, Amanda McBroom, Barry Manilow, and Michelle Bourman will also be included. Ms. Cosham will be accompanied by Ron Chiles on piano, Danny Villanueva on percussions, John Nazdin on bass, and George Hummel, music director/woodwinds. Tickets are $15.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 14th - VALENTINE'S DAY
NYC: LISA ASHER IN HER 7th ANNUAL VALENTINE'S DAY SHOW
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) will celebrate Valentine's Day on Sunday, February 14th at 7:00 pm (doors open for dinner at 6:00 pm) with a special evening, featuring a musical performance from MAC, Bistro & Nightlife Award-winning vocalist Lisa Asher. Ms. Asher's eclectic musical tastes range from Rodgers & Hammerstein to contemporary compositions made famous by the likes of Elvis Presley, Janis Ian and Mary Chapin Carpenter. She has used her passionate, rich vocals to celebrate Valentine's Day in a special performance for the past six years, an event that has become a sold-out New York tradition. Her critically acclaimed one-woman show, Stranded in the Moonlight, recently completed a successful run at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, which garnered her the New York Nightlife Award and the praise of audiences and critics alike for her passionate vocals and witty humor. Lisa has appeared as a featured vocalist and actress in numerous concert and theatrical venues around the country. Recently, she appeared with Tony nominated songwriter/singer Craig Carnelia (Sweet Smell of Success, Imaginary Friends) at a sold out concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. There is a $20 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 15th THROUGH 21st
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WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 17th
NYC: TRIOS CONCERT SERIES "THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK"
Brian E. Long, Kate Beckman, along with Musical Director: David Barnett are thrilled to bring you "The American Songbook", an exploration of universal and timeless themes in popular American songs at THE MADISON AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH (Madison Avenue at East 31st Street, NYC) on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00 pm. Although, some of the early music had European origins, the songs were popular in the colonies, and some even resurrected in the 19th century. The show features music from colonial America up through the 1950s and 60s. The TRIOS concerts are presented on the third Wednesday of the month through June 16th, 2010. Each concert features a member of the MABC Chancel Choir in a concert based on the trio theme. The concerts span a wide range of music, from vocal trios to trios of composers, from classical to contemporary to musical theater, from light hearted to deeply spiritual. TRIOS is a celebration of vocal music. Suggested donation of $10 to benefit the church.
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 19th
M.W.: JEFFREY M. WRIGHT IN "THE DANCE" AT THE KRANZBERG
Jeff Wright debuts his new show, "The Dance" at THE KRANZBERG ART CENTER (501 North Grand Street, St. Louis, MO - 314-795-8778 - http://www.grandcenter.org/ ) on Friday & Saturday, February 19th & 20th at 8:00 pm. Neal Richardson is Music Director and Tim Schall directs. The show features songs from Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz, Sammy Cahn, James Taylor, Jule Styne, Craig Carnelia, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Elton John. Jeff is a regular on the St. Louis cabaret and theatre scene. He has appeared in showcases at The Sheldon, Jazz at the Bistro, Tower Grove Abbey, The Gaslight Theatre, The Cabaret at Savor, The Basement, and Rockcliffe Mansion in Hannibal. His solo cabaret debut, A Night with Mr. Wright, played to sold-out audiences at the Kranzberg Arts Center in February and March of 2009. For Tickets/Reservations see http://www.LicketyTix.com
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 20th
NYC: ENDLESS EIGHTIES AT THE SKOKIE THEATRE
Three Cat Productions celebrates synthesizers and big hair with "Endless Eighties" at THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761 - http://www.skokietheatre.org/ ) on Saturday, February 20th, at 8:00 pm. From the great broadway musics including Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera to remarkable pop hits of Cyndi Lauper and Depeche Mode, the Endless Eighties will take you on a trip down memory lane. Performers include cabaret favorites Rob Dorn and Melissa Young, and Mark Burnell on the piano. Tickets are $25.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 21st
NYC: MONDAY OFF ON SUNDAY AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
The jazz vocal group MONDAY OFF will present their "Beautiful Baby Concert" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for one night only on Sunday, February 21st at 9:30 pm. The group's members - Amy Cervini, Melissa Dye, Richard Roland, Raymond Sage - successfully combine the sounds of the vocal groups of the big-band era with Broadway sensibilities and contemporary harmonies creating their own brand of Broadway Jazz, exploring everything from standards to not-so standards to vocalese to adapting tunes from musical theatre to their harmonic styles. There is a $20 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
N.E.: CONCORA ON THE TOWN! PRESENTS "IF YOU ASK ME..."
CONCORA On the Town! presents "If you ask me..." at TheaterWorks ( 233 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT - TKTS: 860-224-7500 - http://www.concora.org/ ) on Sunday, February 21st at 7:30 pm. For decades, renowned advice columnist Ann Landers answered countless letters from lovelorn teens, confused couples and a multitude of others. Taking its cue from Ms. Landers, the "star" of "The Lady With All the Answers", currently playing at TheaterWorks, CONCORA On the Town! will entertain you on the set of the play, with songs about advice both solicited... and unsolicited! CONCORA On the Town! will explore through music what Ann Landers covered so colorfully in her advice column: the perils of family relationships, husband and wife interactions, finding or losing a boyfriend, problems with co-workers, and even the importance of fitness. Songs will be culled from popular music, movies, the Broadway stage, and jazz, and will include "You Better Shop Around" (the Miracles), "Route 66" (Nat King Cole), "You've Got to be Carefully Taught"(Rogers and Hammerstein's South Pacific), "Children Will Listen" (Sondheim's Into the Woods), "Accentuate the Positive" (Johnny Mercer), as well as other selections by Paul Simon, Charlie Chaplin, Irving Berlin, and Burt Bacharach. Brian Patton is Artistic Director of CONCORA On the Town! All tickets are $30.
L.A.: SPOTLIGHT CABARET AT CAFE METROPOL
Spotlight Cabaret, produced by Aaron Jacobs, will be performing at CAFE METROPOL (923 East Third Street, Los Angeles, CA - 213-613-1537 - http://www.cafemetropol.com/ ) on Sunday, February 21st at 6:30 pm. Spotlight Cabaret brings old cabaret-style to new creative heights while still retaining the charm and romance of cabaret's late 1800s Parisian ancestry. Thematically designed, each show offers a unique experience exploring songs of all genres and styles, from musical theatre to jazz to contemporary. Spotlight Cabaret inspires 14 singers to collaborate with a trio consisting of a bass, sax and piano, led by musical director David Olivas. Tickets are $15 or $12 with a reservation at tix@spotlightcabaret.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
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - FEBRUARY 22nd AND BEYOND
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MONDAY - FEBRUARY 22nd
NYC: RICKY RITZEL IN "HYSTERICAL BLONDNESS"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $10 OFF THE COVER
Cabaret veteran Ricky Ritzel brings back his show "Hysterical Blondness" in 2010 to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for one night only on Monday, February 22nd at 9:30 pm. Ritzel has been a fixture on the nightclub and cabaret scene in NYC for 30 years and has received a multitude of Cabaret awards, including 13 Manhattan Association of Clubs Awards in 8 different categories. He has performed all over the USA as well as London and Paris. An accomplished solo performer, Ricky has also accompanied such greats as Vivian Blaine, Ruth Warrick, Arthur Prysock, Varla Jean Merman, Julie Wilson, Lenora Nemetz and Miss Coco. With famed Chicago jazz vocalist Spider Saloff, Ricky created several award winning revues such as "1938", which was recorded on the Kopathetics label, "Porgy & Bess: a Cabaret Concert" and "Ira and Others".His performance as Jimmy Durante in "Schnozzola!" earned him critical raves and numerous awards. The show is written by Ricky Ritzel and Jim Luzar, and directed by Mr. Luzar. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: TYLER PHILLIPS & SAMUEL SALMOND: PARTY AT OUR PLACE
Roommates Samuel Salmond and Tyler Phillips trek across the Williamsburg Bridge from their wee Bushwick apartment to host an evening of original tunes by some of NYC's most exciting young writers at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) on Monday, February 22nd at 9:30 pm. A talented group of NYC vocalists will rock the club with a wide variety of pieces by Andrew Heyman, Sebastian Fabal, Jacob Yandura, Kellen Blair and the hosts themselves. Tyler Phillips Music, in association with Kamelrock Productions, present this third concert in the Name 'N Lights Cabaret Series, dedicated to promoting the new works of theatre writers. There is a $7 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: DAVID BUSKIN & ROBIN BATTEAU TOGETHER AGAIN AT LAST
After a thirteen-year hiatus, David Buskin & Robin Batteau are back on the road again, performing on Monday, February 22nd at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ). David Buskin and Robin Batteau evoke a wide range of emotions in their audiences, ranging from light-hearted amusement at "ESPN", or the pun-filled "Death in Venice", to a gentle sense of loss expressed by their beautiful ballad for the late Kate Wolf, "Never Cry Wolf". As professional jingle writers, Buskin & Batteau's voices and tunes have been heard in almost every American household. They've had audiences listening "to the heartbeat of America", living "in a Burger King Town" and climbing "all aboard Amtrak". The popular duo also brings their unique style and sound to the stage and the audience has come to expect the unexpected whenever David and Robin perform. They have just put the finishing touches on their long-anticipated new CD, "Red Shoes and Golden Hearts" to be released by Nouveau Retro Media on May 1. In their new album and in their performances, they continue to offer their audiences. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drinkminimum.
KATIE THOMPSON & FRIENDS IN CONCERT AT BIRDLAND
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present singer/songwriter Katie Thompson & Friends on Monday, February 22nd at 7:00 pm at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) as part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series. The evening will include, among other original material, songs from Thompson's musical R.R.R.E.D, sung by the composer and a bevy of Broadway performers, who will be announced at a later date. Katie Thompson is a critically acclaimed recording artist and musical theatre performer, having appeared in Giant (Signature Theatre), Ripper (NAMT), R.R.R.E.D. (NYMF & The Grove Theatre in LA), The Lighthouse Project, Piece (NAMT). Katie's new album "Private Page" is currently being digitally released 2 tracks at a time for 6 months. Most recently her music was featured on "So You Think You Can Dance?" in America and Canada. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 23rd
NYC: RAVEN O SPENDS ONE NIGHT WITH YOU
Raven O will performs his one-man show, One Night With You - an autobiographical look at his life in story and song - at THE BLEEKER STREET THEATER (45 Bleecker Street, NYC - TKTS: http://www.telecharge.com/ ) on Tuesdays, February 23rd & March 2nd at 8:00 pm. Known worldwide for his starring role in Cirque Du Soleil's Zumanity, Raven O is a master at captivating audiences. On stage, he is the son of the devil one minute, a soul wrenching swan singer the next. His performances are fearless, provocative and often times off-the-wall. Already at the age of 7, Raven O knew his hometown of Oahu, Hawaii was too small for him. He had his sights on the Big Apple. At 18, he entered and won a dance contest with a first place prize being a roundtrip ticket to New York City. He later learned the organizers did not have enough money to cover a return trip. They offered Raven O a one-way ticket and he took it - never looking back. He soon became a fixture in the East Village club world. He sung in dark, seedy underground cabarets and burlesque theatre houses. His notoriety grew when he began touring with Sylvain Sylvain of The New York Dolls. Cirque Du Soleil was a major turning point for the performer. After being recommended by his best friend Joey Arias, the troupe invited Raven O to host their Zumanity show in Las Vegas. In 2007, after three long years in Las Vegas, Raven O returned to his love - New York City - to host Andre Balaz's 50th birthday party. Simon Hammerstein, grandson of Oscar Hammerstein, happened to be in the audience and after the show, he invited Raven O to mc his downtown theatre, The Box. Raven O is currently preparing to release his first musical cd this summer. He will preview the album this spring with a special pre-release of "Heaven", a cover of the classic Psychedelic Furs song. Tickets are $21.50 - group rates available.
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NYC: NEW CABARET SERIES AT THE COPPER ROOM AT COMIX
Kearns Artist Services and COMIX have announced a new cabaret series, entitled "Out of the Ensemble" to be presented at the new COPPER ROOM AT COMIX (353 West 14th Street, NYC - 212-524-2500 - http://www.comixny.com/ ). The first performance of this new monthly series will be on Tuesday, February 23rd at 8:00 pm and will feature performers from current and past Broadway shows and national tours. This month will feature Sarah Jane Everman (Shrek, Wicked), Raymond J. Lee (Mamma Mia!, Two Gentlemen of Verona), Erin Quill (Avenue Q, The Kind and I - National Tour), and Paul Oakley Stovall (Rent - National Tour). The goal of the series is to highlight the talent of the unsung heroes of Broadway shows - members of the Ensemble. Each show will also spotlight a new performer to give exposure to up and coming talent. There is a $5 cover charge.
NYC: CASEY GENSLER: NOTHING'S WRONG
Casey Gensler brings his show "Nothing's Wrong" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) on Tuesday, February 23rd and Sunday, February 28th, both shows at 7:00 pm. The show is the sequel to Casey's previous show at the Beechman titled "Nothings's Wrong Today." This solo, unplugged event will deliver an assortment of musical styles from pop to folk all arranged and performed on guitar by Casey himself. There is a $6 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: HAL GALPER TRIO AT BIRDLAND
The Hal Galper Trio will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) for one night only on Tuesday, February 23rd, with sets at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. With over 82 recordings to his credit, 20 as a leader in his own right, Grammy winning pianist and composer Hal Galper is best known for his work with Chet Baker, Connonball Adderley, John Scofield and the Phil Woods Quintet. His recordings as a leader with Mike and Randy Brecker are considered among the best. Hal has also anchored such bands as The Slide Hampton Quartet, The Lee Konitz Duo, The Stan Getz Quartet and many others. Along with his well-established career in education, Hal maintains an active touring schedule with his trio. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JOHN STANDING AT THE CAFE CARLYLE WITH 2-WEEK RUN
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/entertainment.cfm ) has announced that Britain's John Standing will be performing an evening of Noel Coward in a two-week engagement, starting on Tuesday, February 23rd through Saturday, March 6th. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 20th at 8:45 pm. Cover charge is $75.
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 24th
NYC: TOM WOPAT AND "LOVE SWINGS" AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Broadway, television and music star Tom Wopat returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Wednesday & Thursday, February 24th & 25th at 9:45 pm to perform his show "Love Swings". He will present his own interpretation of songs like "But Not for Me", "That's Life" and "2 Grey Rooms". The Tony nominated singer and actor recently came out with his eighth studio album, Consider it Swung. While many know him best for his role as Luke Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard, Tom Wopat got his start on Broadway in the musical I LOVE MY WIFE in 1977 and has never strayed very far from the theatre. He appeared in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN opposite Bernadette Peters, in stage revivals of CHICAGO and 42ND STREET and more recently in David Mamet's GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 25th
NYC: MAC PRESENTS "NEW FACE SHOWCASE #1"
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents the performers who made their NYC cabaret debuts in 2009 in part one of a two-part showcase, at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/ ) on Thursday, February 25th at 6:30 pm. Musical Director is Clare Cooper. (Part #2 will be held at another venue on March 4th). The showcase is free for MAC members, $15 cover for non-members, with no minimum. Reservations must be made at this special number: 212-465-2662 ext. 1 or by e-mail at RSVP@MACNYC.com
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 26th
NYC: JAY MICHAEL REEDS RETURNS WITH "ROAD TRIP"
Jay Michael Reeds takes a musical journey of country rock favorites in his one-man show Road Trip, which returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Friday, February 26th at 9:15 pm. Road Trip features fourteen tunes, sung by J. Michael in his own original style. The songs range from Johnny Cash's "I've Been Everywhere" to Joni Mitchell's "Herjira" to Burt Bacharach's "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" to Eddie Rabbit's "I Love a Rainy Night." J is accompanied by Wells Hanley on piano, Matt Kane on drums, Tony Romano on guitar and Ritt Henn on bass. Reeds is a native New Yorker and a singer/performer with a close affinity for jazz, and an uncanny ability to use his voice to reinterpret songs from other genres and make them his own: nuanced and refreshing. Growing up, J. Michael always had a passion for music, having started taking singing lessons at a very young age, though he primarily dabbled in theatre music. He began pursuing jazz after attending a Trudi Mann open mic, and his pursuit turned a corner when he began to collaborate with pianist Wells Hanley. He has released one full-length album, "8th & Mona Lisa" and is set to re-release his sophomore album, UNDER AN URBAN MOON, a collection of jazz standards as well as jazzy re-interpretations of classic folk-rock songs in late March 2010. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 28th
NYC: JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS SALUTE THE ACADEMY AWARDS
Jamie deRoy presents a special evening of her Multi-MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy & Friends on Sunday, February 28th at 6:00 pm at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ), with an evening of songs from Academy Award-winning Films. This event is part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series. Joining Jamie onstage will be Drama Desk Winner and four-time Tony-nominee Gregg Edelman (1776, Into the Woods, Anna Karenina, City of Angels), London's beloved triple-threat performer Bonnie Langford (Chicago-NYC and London companies), and Drama Desk Award-nominee Christina Bianco (Newsical, Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab). Award-winning director Barry Kleinbort will direct and Lanny Meyers will serve as musical director. The colorful cabaret series, which has been thrilling New York City audiences for the past 16 years and serves as the basis for deRoy's award-winning cable television show, spotlights a wide variety of well-known entertainers and newcomers lighting up the cabaret, theater, and comedy worlds. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: PAT HOLLEY'S "TALL SONGS & FORGOTTEN GEMS"
Pat Holley brings her show "Tall Songs & Forgotten Gems" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for one night only on Sunday, February 28th at 7:00 pm. She will be joined by tenor jazz saxophonist Tommy Morimoto. After a lifetime of singing, Pat Holley calls songs that rise above the average "Tall Songs". In their original form they are often lengthier and quite possibly more detailed. Forgotten Gems are simply wonderful songs not often heard today. Pat will also be singing several of her own compositions from her new musical, "Me & Caesar Lee." Ms. Holley just completed recording and producing her new CD, "Invitation". She also arranged and co-orchestrated for a 24 piece orchestra 19 Gershwin songs comprising the RAI TV/Franco Zeffirelli presentation in Positano, Italy, (Shirley) "Verrett Sings Gershwin." There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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TUESDAY - MARCH 2nd
NYC: MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
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 are on sale now on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ . No reservations will be taken by the venue. Details near the top of this issue.
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
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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
I've had some strange internet problems for the past few days. On Tuesday, I discovered that I was not receiving e-mails at the svhamstra.com (same as cabarethotlineonline.com) address. I have yahoo, google and me.com e-mail service, and those three were operating normally. I only discovered this because I often send e-mail from my iPod touch, in which case I always send a BCC to myself which can be stored on my desktop iMac. But after 3:30 pm, incoming mail stopped (I could still send mail).
The problem wasn't resolved by my ISP until about 12 hours later - around 3:20 am, when the floodgates opened and 997 e-mails rolled in at once! Of course, 90% were spam or garbage, but it took me the greater part of Wednesday morning to sort things out. And then, last night the same thing - after about 8:30 pm incoming mail ceased until about 3:00 am this morning. Very frustrating.
A big thank you to Tennie Leonard who joined as a sponsor of this year's MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion this week. We are no longer soliciting additional sponsors, but if you would like to support us, we are still accepting sponsorship donations. Or, you can order an ad in the program booklet for the show - details on a "click through" link on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website: http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ .
Interested in becoming part of a panel to give me input on a new direction I am hoping to take CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE? Drop me a line. It can all be done by e-mail.
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With this issue we have included (with a few exceptions - see above) all news items for appropriate events through February 24th, for which actual press releases were received. Also included are a few shows which are running ads on the website, which appear in every issue. 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).
You can see all the events that have already appeared in previous newsletters on the website in the DIARY/DATEBOOK section (click on the button at the top of every page so labeled). Look for more news on the blog (http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/ ) and follow CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE on TWITTER (http://twitter.com/cabarethotline ).
Take a few minutes today to do one special thing to promote cabaret. It's quick, simple, and costs nothing. Every e-mail program I know of has a "signature" preference. If you could just put the words "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH" as part of your signature for the next 10 weeks, through March 31st, every piece of mail you send will cause folks to think about cabaret - it might even cause some to write back to you to ask what it means, giving you an opportunity to "proselytize" for cabaret. Let's take back the word CABARET!
And that's just about the way it was. I still have a lot more to tell you about, but we filled our "3-week ahead" news goal and filled our word-count quota, so this issue is going out a little early. More in Monday's issue. Special MEMBERS ONLY issue goes out on Saturday.
Thanks for your support of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Now, more than ever, we need your continued support.
Hugs & Stuff,
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