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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
#011001
Wednesday, October 3, 2001
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Naturally,
after I sent out the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #010908 issue on Sunday,
I discovered a bunch of items that I was going to include but forgot.
So, before we get too far into the month, this issue is meant to build
on the last issue, namely shows and other cabaret-related events to
look for in the weeks to come.
There are several new "September
11" benefits listed on the website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/NewsBenefitsWTC.shtml
) including one in Australia - also mentioned in this issue. If you
have news of a cabaret related benefit in this category, be sure to
send it in as soon as possible - with as many details as possible,
to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com.
Once again memberships
in CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE have slowed to a trickle, and I am not surprised,
since all of us have opened our hearts to the folks who lost jobs,
loved ones, businesses and lives in the disaster that struck us three
weeks ago. My needs pale in comparison to those hurt directly by these
events. I think that all of us have been reexamining our priorities
these past few days, myself included. Many have written me about their
own personal feelings and thoughts - I could not answer them all,
but one in particular stands out. I received it a week or so ago,
and want to share it with you. It is from Kate Peters, one of my former
employers at DATA INTO ACTION in Fullerton, CA.
>>>>>>>>>
Stu,
Your notes to your readers
about the events of the week have been great. Thanks for sharing your
thoughts as well as those of others. It does not feel like life will
ever be the same again.
Stu, this week's events
have made me, like so many others I'm sure, look closely at what is
really important and at what I can possibly do to help in this time
of such huge challenges. My soul searching has led me to realize that
now, more than ever, our young people will need a place to share their
thoughts and feelings with their peers and their communities, as well
as a place to have some fun and express themselves musically. Therefore,
I have chosen to re-dedicate myself to moving "Team Cabaret" forward.
My life is very full, and I have not felt I could give it as much
time over the past year as some other things. However, I've now decided
to give it as much time as it takes to make it available to those
who need it. I am very proud of this program and have seen it work
wonders in the lives of many young people.
Just to remind you, Team
Cabaret is designed to be "a safe place for young people to share
what has heart and meaning through story and song and be applauded
for it." It is a program that teaches performing skills along side
of leadership and team work skills, as well as providing a place where
they get to discover and discuss what is important to them. The program
consists of workshops that lead up to a showcase performance where
each participant delivers a personal monologue along with a song of
his or her choosing. The facilitators (who are performing arts educators
and/or performers) are trained in a unique approach that involves
dialog as well as many performer/acting exercises.
I would like to ask you
to let people in the cabaret community know that my staff and I are
quite ready now to move Team Cabaret forward anywhere that it is wanted.
I need performers and educators who are willing to learn this unique
approach. I do have funding for the program. Please let your readers
know that if they are interested in knowing more about the program,
they should go to http://www.teamcabaret.org/,
and/or e-mail me at kate.peters@narratus.com.
Thanks again, and take
care,
Kate
>>>>>>>>>
I have personally met some
of the teenagers who were enrolled in the "Team Cabaret" program on
my visits to Fullerton last year. I have also met some of the students
that Ellen Hollander has been instructing in the art of cabaret in
the WALL TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL in New Jersey. If you are a parent of
a teenager (High School) or en educator, music teacher or a friend
of one, please write to Kate and get information about this dynamic
program that has been of benefit to so many young people. Visit the
website for some interesting testimonials, and promote this program
in your local area if you can.
Kate Peters in one of the
busiest people I know - a mother, an business executive, a vocal coach,
a cabaret performer, a recording artist and involved in civic and
charitable causes in the Orange County area. As a leader and one of
the founders of the "Team Cabaret" program, I know that this program
will go forward with renewed vigor.
Don't forget the WTC disaster
fund benefit that John Hoglund and Erv Raible are producing called
"HeartSong - the Heroes Concert" on October 8th at 7:30 & 10:30 pm
at THE BOTTOM LINE (15 West 4th Street, NYC - 212-228-6300). Tickets
are $200 Golden Angel and $75 General Admission. Word is that they
are selling fast, so get your order in quickly. So far, stars from
Broadway, Cabaret, Film & TV scheduled to appear are: Karen Akers,
Tom Andersen, Christine Andreas. Bea Arthur, Charles Busch, Ann Hampton
Callaway, Liz Callaway, B.J. Crosby, Lea DeLaria, Baby Jane Dexter,
Linda Eder, Harvey Fierstein, Julie Gold, Billy Goldenberg, Carol
Hall, Julie Halston, Judy Kaye, Judy Kuhn, Michele Lee, Norm Lewis,
Karen Mason, Sally Mayes, Liza Minnelli, Louise Petrie, Joyce Randolph,
Lee Roy Reams, Alice Ripley, Jay Rogers, Stephen Schwartz, Marcus
Simeone, Emily Skinner, Billy Stritch, Lillias White, Carol Woods
and Tom Wopat. Dick Gallagher is musical director. There is a more
complete story, with photos, in the "Breaking News" section of the
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
That same night, Monday,
October 8th, SANDI DURELL PRODUCTIONS & THE GENESIUS GUILD are presenting
a Cabaret & Musical Revue at THE PLAYERS CLUB (16 Gramercy Park South,
NYC), with Bob Ost's "Everybody's Gettin' Into The Act" with Bryan
Batt, Kristopher McDowell, Mardie Millet, Mark Nadler, Georga Osborne,
Evan Pappas, Stephanie Pope, Jana Robbins, David Sabella, Steven Stein-Grainger,
Mary Stout and Mary Testa scheduled to appear. This event, which will
be recording for a CD, has also been turned into a benefit, with part
of the proceeds going to the AMERICAN RED CROSS.
Lina Koutrakos' show, originally
scheduled at the BOTTOM LINE (15 West 4th Street, NYC - 212-228-6300)
on Thursday, October 4th has been postponed until Thursday, November
1st - two shows, at 7:30 and 10:30 pm. The schedule change is partly
due to the large number of last-minute benefit events being held in
this room. Even THE BOTTOM LINE isn't big enough to contain the power
of this fabulous vocalist/songwriter.
The NY Coalition of Professional
Women in the Arts and Media is holding an all day Conference on "Positive
Solutions to the Problems of Ageism" on Saturday, October 13th, from
8:30 am until 5:30 pm at John Jay College Theatre. Keynote Speaker
is Valerie Harper, and moderators are Gretchen Cryer & Pia Lindstrom.
Panelists include Graciela Daniele, Tovah Feldshuh, Eileen Fulton,
Micki Grant, Tina Howe, Phyllis Newman, Jane Powell, Marian Seldes,
Frances Sternhagen and many others. Special entertainment will be
provided by Lainie Kazan, Stephanie Pope and Leslie Gore. The $65
fee includes Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Wine/Cheese Reception.
For information, check out http://www.vint-age.org/
or call 212-592-4511.
The first Open Mike of
the season at The Blacksmith House at the CAMBRIDGE CENTER FOR ADULT
EDUCATION (56 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-547-6789 - Ext.
1 - http://www.ccae.org/)
will be on Friday, October 12th at 8:00 pm (7:30 pm for sign up).
Pianist is John O'Neil. This event has a reputation for being welcoming,
safe, and fun. Cabaret singers of all levels of experience are welcome,
as are cabaret fans. If you would like to sing, please bring your
sheet music.
The Lutheran Home Concert
Series will present BRADFORD ON BROADWAY starring Bradford Newquist
on Sunday, October 14th 3:00 pm at the LUTHERAN HOME (800 West Oakton,
Arlington Heights, IL - 847-368-7456). Featured are William Underwood
on piano, Christopher Ray on bass and Christopher Crisanti on percussion.
The song list features some of the best-known composers and showstoppers
as well as those equally wonderful songs - from past and current musicals
- that make any Broadway show complete.
"Mama's Family" will be
presented for one night only, this Saturday, October 6th at 10:30
pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 -
http://www.donttellmama.com/).
The show features staff and regular customers of the club, including
Donald Byerly, Craig Coursey, Karen Mack & Michael Holland, David
Maiocco, Sarah Mucho, Sidney Myer, Christina Nuki and Ann Scobie.
It is hosted by Collette Hawley and her sidekick "Ben Vereen."
The DCCN (DC Cabaret Network)
annual Open Mic Birthday Bash will be held on Monday, October 22nd
at 7:30 pm at THE MUSICAL SOURCE (1409 15th Street NW, Washington,
DC). There will be an open mic and an accompanist for all who wish
to celebrate musically, snacks and drinks and fabulous door prizes,
and even a Birthday cake! Membership cards and packets for the new
year will also be given out. The cost is $3.00 for network members
and $5.00 for non-members, all proceeds go to covering the cost of
the accompanist for the evening. For further information or to make
an early RSVP call Wendy Lee Bailey at 703-960-3098. Wendy is also
seeking volunteers to help coordinate the evening.
The "Poole Party for Saturday,
October 20th at 8:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
will take on a Texas flavor with 6 Texans and former Texans in the
line up Amy Stevenson, Georga Osborne, Paul J. Williams, Michael Conley
and Todd & Bret Calvert. New Yorkers Sidney Myer, Colette Hawley,
Maryanne Murray & Ron Poole are also included in the show.
John Barr will be performing
a cabaret show to benefit "Crusaid - West End Cares" on Monday, October
29th at 11:30 pm at THE TALK OF LONDON (Parker Street - Off Drury
Lane, London. Wc2). Tickets cost £10.00 and can be purchased at DRESS
CIRCLE (57/59 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London. Wc2h 9dg) or
online at http://www.crusaid.org.uk/.
All of the proceeds will go to The Terrance Higgins Trust. Musical
director is Stephen Robinson.
THE NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC
SOCIETY begins its 20th season on Saturday, October 13th at the WOMEN'S
REPUBLICAN CLUB (3 West 51st Street, NYC) with a tribute to Broadway
and television composer Marshall Barer put together by Jerry Laird
and Anthony Santelmo, Jr. with a star-studded line-up. The Society
meets the first Saturday of each month with a new and exciting programs.
From 1:00 until 2:00 pm there is a flea market for sheet music, CD's
tapes, etc. and the program begins promptly at 2:00 pm. Yearly membership,
which includes admission to all regular meetings, is only $40 per
year. Guest fee is $10 per event, but if you join, that will be credited
to the membership fee. For further information contact Linda Amiel
Burns, President at Singlab@aol.com
or call 212-595-4379.
THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM
(59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/)
has announced this year's CAVALCADE OF CABARET line up, held at the
same time as the annual New York Cabaret Convention. This year's list
includes 9 gals and just one male vocalist. Here is the list:
Monday, October 22nd, 9:30
pm - Barbara Fasano
Tuesday, October 23rd, 9:30 pm - Heather Gilchriest
Wednesday, October 24th, 9:30 pm - Jaymie Meyer
Thursday, October 25th, 9:30 pm - Joy Bogen
Friday, October 26th, 9:30 pm - Joyce Breach
Friday, October 26th, 11:30 pm - Anna Bergman
Saturday, October 27th, 9:30 pm - Leslie Orofino
Saturday, October 27th, 11:30 pm - Tony Fusco
Sunday, October 28th, 7:00 pm - Jane A. Johnston
The Broadway Inspirational
Voices "Gospel Celebration 2001" will hold two benefit concerts at
THE SOCIETY FOR ETHICAL CULTURE (2 West 64th Street, NYC). The first,
on Sunday, October 7th, at 8:00 pm will feature as guests Oleta Adams
and the Centurymen. The second, on Monday, October 15th at 8:00 pm
will have Renee Joubert as guest performer. For Tickets call BROADWAY
CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS at 212-840-0770 or go to their website at
http://www.bcefa.org/.
Tickets for October 7th are $35, General Admission and for October
15th, $25 General Admission.
Chicago's favorite duo,
Anne Pringle & Mark Burnell sing JAZZ at LUSH LIFE (226 East Ontario,
Chicago, IL - 312-649-5874) Thursdays fromę9:00 pm until 12:30 am,
and Fridays fromę9:30 pm until 1:00 at through the entire month of
October.
Deian McBryde will be presenting
two full 90-minute shows at THE DUPLEX (61 Christopher Street, NYC
- 212-255-5438), with familiar and new songs special guests. Both
shows are at 7:30 pm, and have just a $10 admission (2-drink minimum).
On Monday, October 15th, with Tracy Stark on piano, "Extravaganza!"
debuts with songs from cabaret and musical theater with special guest
stars Michael Vaccaro, Jade Esteban Estrada, Mark Aaron James and
Joan Crowe. Thursday, October 18th, is jazz night at "Extravaganza!"
Deian will be introducing his new combo, THE PRETTY GIRL ORCHESTRA
plus special guest stars KJ Denhert, Tracy Stark, Sue Matsuki and
Karen Mack.
Page Sampson is presenting
her cabaret solo debut at JUDY'S CHELSEA (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC -
212-929-5410 - http://www.judyschelsea.com/)
on Sunday, October 7th, Monday, October 8th, Sunday, October 14th
and Sunday, October 21st. "All That I Want" features songs about wishes,
wants, dreams and desires. All shows are at 8:30 pm.
Two delightful singers,
Cory Jamison & Lisa Viggiano, will be performing together at THE PLUSH
ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800
- http://www.plushroom.com/)
on Sundays, October 14th & 28th at 8:00 pm.
Meantime, jazz vocalist
Paula West continues to celebrate the release of her latest CD. "Come
What May" with performances at THE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940
Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.plushroom.com/)
through October 21st. Shows are Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 pm,
with an added late show on Saturdays at 10:30 pm and a Sunday show
at 5:00 pm. Paula is appearing at the Plush Room with noted pianist
and arranger, Ken Muir and Bill Douglass on bass.
Kevin Jasper, who just
recorded Tim Di Pasqua's CD "Monster Under These Conditions," and
produced Tom Andersen's MAC Award-winning album, "The Journey," is
now offering a comprehensive 3-hour course in New York called "Everything
You Need to Know About Recording Your CD." It'll be offered on Saturdays
October 13th and 20th from noon until 3:00 pm and in a professional
recording studio. Kevin's special guest will be Tom Andersen, and
they will offer tips, advice and demonstrations of the recording process.
Kevin has also produced and recorded in the pop world, working with
Kool and the Gang and Deodato. There is a more complete story, with
photo, in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
"Duets - 50/50" starring
John McCullough and Robert Glenn will be performed on Saturday, October
13th at 9:00 pm at MARLENA'S (488 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA
- 415-884-1525). John and Robert will sing songs from Broadway, the
Magic Kingdom, as well as standards and perhaps some requests. Both
Robert and John have celebrated their 50th birthdays this year.
BRANDY'S PIANO BAR (235
East 84th Street, NYC - 212-744-4949 - http://www.brandyspianobarnyc.com/)
is presenting of a new monthly event on the first Wednesday each month
from 9:30 pm until closing called "Jazz Night." It's sort of a jazz
jam hosted by David Budway on the piano, Bobby Cronin and Natalie
Douglas, and plenty of surprise guests dropping by to sing and play
until the wee hours. There is NO cover and a two drink minimum.
Evy Scheff will be presenting
her show "a woman's spirit" in Philadelphia on Friday & Saturday,
October 5th & 6th at 8:00 pm at TAVERN ON CAMAC (243 South Camac Street,
Philadelphia, PA - 215-545-0900). There is a $15 cover and just a
$5 minimum.
DAVENPORT'S (1383 North
Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/)
is presenting 3 Girls 3 (Patty Morabito, MaryMonica Thomas, & Gail
Becker) in their show "Hip Hop to Boogie, A Century of Girl Groups"
in one additional encore performance on Sunday, October 7th at 7:00
pm. See Todd Shuman's review of both the 3 Girls 3 on the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
under Chicago Reviews.
On Sunday, October 7th,
Joanna Parson will host the "2001 BROADWAY AND CABARET BENEFIT CONCERT"
at 9:15 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/).
There is a $20 suggested donation, $8 minimum donation (checks welcome
- ALL cover proceeds go to the American Red Cross and the NYFD's Widows
and Children Fund) plus 2 drink cash minimum. Musical accompaniment
by Norma Curley.
PERFORMERS INCLUDE: James
Beaman (4 time MAC Award nominee, "WHEN PIGS FLY"), Jarrod Cafaro
(MAC nominee), Dan Cooney ("LES MIZ," "CIVIL WAR"), Goldie Dver (From
upcoming "CRAZY WORLD" with James Beaman), Gloria Hodes ("ME AND MY
GIRL," "THE CLUB"), John Christopher Jones ("TOM SAWYER," "BEAUTY
AND THE BEAST"), Karen Mack (2 time MAC winner), Rene Millan ("THE
WILD PARTY"), Carolyn Montgomery (MAC nominee), Sarah Jane Nelson
("SWING," "THE GREEN BIRD"), Dominique Plaisant ("THE WILD PARTY"),
Paige Price ("SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER"), Liana Reda ("BUDDY"), Rene Millan
("THE WILD PARTY") and more.
A second benefit show,
on Wednesday, October 10th at 9:30 pm called WOMEN'S NIGHT," also
at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
will feature original songs and monologues, traditional cabaret songs,
and new pieces written in response to current events. Musical accompaniment
also by Norma Curley. There is a $20 suggested donation, $8 minimum
donation (checks welcome - ALL cover proceeds go to the American Red
Cross and the NYFD's Widows and Children Fund) plus 2 drink cash minimum.
Musical accompaniment by Norma Curley.
PERFORMERS INCLUDE: Katy
Pfaffl, Paige Simpson, Lori Fisher, Dominique Plaisant, Sharon Kay
White, Karen Mack, Lynn Harris, MaryBeth Coudal, Rebecca Rich and
Becca Ayers.
On Sunday evening, October
14th at CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA) in conjunction
with Big Elbows Productions, will present an evening of cabaret called
"Of Thee We Sing! A Cabaret Celebration" with all proceeds to benefit
The NYC Relief Fund. The program will be hosted by Bay Windows Newspaper
Cabaret Critic John Amodeo and will feature duo and ensemble selections
from "Being Earnest," "Friday Night At The Movies," "Mad Dogs & Englishmen,"
"Mary & The Boys," "Moon, June, Spring, Sing, etc.," "'So Kaye," and
"Women In Black." There will be two shows - at 5:00 pm and at 7:30
pm - $25 donation - you must call 617-254-2768 for reservations -
Club Cafe is NOT handling ticket orders.
Dane Vannatter will perform
two shows on Friday, October 12th at 7:30 pm and 10:00 pm at the REGATTABAR
in the Charles Hotel (One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-876-777).
Proceeds of both shows will benefits the relief efforts related to
the September 11 terrorist attack on New York and Washington, DC.
Vannatter will be accompanied by Bill Duffy on piano, David Landoni
on bass, George Farrell on drums, John Baboian on guitar and Kenny
Wentzel on horns and flute. Special guests will include Ricardo Monzon
on percussion and backup vocalists Athene Wilson and Tony Anderson.
A benefit called is called
"New York Recovery Concert," and is taking place at CITY RECITAL HALL
(Angel Place, Sydney, AU - 02-8256-2222, or http://www.cityrecitalhall.com/)
on October 17th at 8:15 pm. Tickets are $60.00 and all proceeds are
to the New York Firefighters Memorial Fund. The show features a fantastic
line up of Musical Theatre and Cabaret Stars, including Kane Alexander,
Drew Anthony, Julie Anthony, Trevor Ashley, Paul Capsis, Judi Connelli,
Barry Crocker, Tim Draxl, Margi de Ferranti, Chelsea Gibb, Suzanne
Johnstone, Natalie Mendoza, Angela Punch McGregor and many more to
be announced.
Overture Productions presents
Broadway's Judy Kuhn (LES MISERABLES, CHESS, SUNSET BOULEVARD) starring
in a concert performance of Stephen Schwartz' THE BAKER'S WIFE. The
production features Boston cabaret artists Michael Kreutz, Brian De
Lorenzo, Mary Callanan, Robert Saoud, Sarah deLima and Brian Nash.
Performances are November 15th and 16th at 8:00 pm at THE JOHN HANCOCK
HALL (180 Berkeley St, Boston, MA) Tickets are currently on sale,
and available through TicketMaster (617/508 931-2787) and at BosTix.
This is a benefit for arts programs of the Boston English High School.
Now I have to get to work
on the next issue, with reports, reviews and comments on all the many
cabaret shows I have seen over the past three weeks. I hope to get
it off to you all by Friday or Saturday. Wish me luck.
Meantime, you can support
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website through your banner ads and membership donations. Just drop
me a note at stuhamstra@svhamstra.com
for information on either or both topics.
And that is just about
the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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