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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
#030205 - Thursday, February 27, 2003
Since 1990 Your First, Best, and Only Complete Source of Cabaret News
If it's anything to
do with cabaret, you'll probably read it here first!
I guess there will be
no more 23-hour train trips for me. Sunday and Monday I once more
spent the time at home, with an extremely bad cold. I ventured out
on Tuesday to get my mail on Ninth Avenue and to catch two cabaret
shows, but yesterday I again spent most of the day in bed. I feel
much better today, and will try to make it into town tonight. But
it has been a very non-productive week. I have tried to post some
new items on the website, but the combination of headache, sore throat
and runny nose makes writing rather difficult. I actually started
this issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE last night, and will be making
a few finishing touches today before sending it out.
As we announced on the
BREAKING NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/),
suddenly and abruptly, THE FIREBIRD UPSTAIRS SUPPER CLUB (363 West
46th Street, NYC - 1-212-586-0244 - http://www.firebirdrestaurant.com/)
closed down. I was told, but was unable to confirm at this writing,
that Stephen Downey, who was serving as producer/booker for the room
resigned on Tuesday, the 25th. The performers scheduled for upcoming
dates were informed that for the near future at least, performances
have been cancelled. I shall try to get more information as to the
future of the space, and will let everyone know in a future issue
or on the website.
The balance of Todd Shuman's
reports on the SECOND ANNUAL CHICAGO CABARET CONVENTION reports are
posted on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
As soon as I get rid of
this flu bug, I will be posting my "Stu's Excellent Chicago Adventure"
report on the website. The top-25 of NYC cabaret report hopefully
will be up on the web tomorrow - I simply have been unable to do much
writing at all this week. As you will read in my report on the Chicago
trip, expenses ran a lot more than budgeted, so if anyone would like
to help support the costs of that trip (by helping me pay down my
credit card so that I can attend future events), you can send in a
special RUBY SUPPORTER donation. For information on making a RUBY
SUPPORTER of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, check at http://svhamstra.com/Membership2002Ruby.shtml
or else just send me a note at ruby@svhamstra.com
with the single word "Ruby" in the subject line, and I'll send all
the details.
This Sunday, March 2nd,
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on
the Internet at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram
can be heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm (ET). Host David Kenney will feature
the music of Mabel Mercer. David will also play four renditions of
"It Was Never You" written by Kurt Weill & Maxwell Anderson for the
score of KNICKERBOCKER HOLIDAY (1938) with performances by: Lotte
Lenya, Tim Tamashiro, Judy Garland and Frank Dain from his CD "I Thought
About You." Celebrating the start of CABARET MONTH, there will be
live in-studio performances by Maureen McGovern (Opening on the 4th
at FEINSTEIN'S) and Barbara Fasano and Rick Jensen, both appearing
in March at THE DUPLEX. The featured new CD of the week is George
Evans' "Eyes for You." You are invited to email your comments and
suggestions to David Kenney at: oldisnew@earthlink.net. For more information,
see http://www.oldisnew.org/.
Booking manager Phil Bond
has pulled out all the stops with CABARET MONTH at THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)!
The club is featuring some of the top names in cabaret in a month-long
series of shows.
A trio of cabaret ladies
make for a Saturday series that will keep you at the club all night!
Jeanne MacDonald is here at 5:00 pm on Saturdays, March 1st, 8th,
15th & 29th. Ann Runolfsson appears at 7:00 pm on the 1st & 8th. Baby
Jane Dexter appears on Saturdays, the 1st, 15th & 29th at 9:00 pm.
On Sundays at 7:00 pm
DOWNTOWN REVIVALS features Lennie Watts and Scott Coulter in "Heart
& Music" on the 2nd, Karen Mack in "Serious Fun" on the 9th, Rick
Jensen in "While Love Holds On" on the 16th and Teri Lynn Paul in
"Wishin' & Hopin'" on the 30th.
NEWER SUNDAYS, at 5:00
pm features songwriters with Sunday, March 9th presenting Brian Feinstein
and Diana Hansen-Young; Sunday, March 16th has Joseph Thalken; Sunday,
March 30th presents Steve Marzullo with guests Amelia De Mayo, Leslie
Krizer, Janet Metz, Julia Murney, Ric Ryder and Rachel Ylanet.
NEW MONDAYS, featuring
a trio of songwriters each week at 7:00 pm presents on March 10th
Mary Liz McNamara, Jay Leonhart & Margaret Dorn. On March 17th catch
Renee & Rob Preuss, David Zippel and Kathy King Wouk. The show on
the 24th features Stephen Cole, Galt McDermott and Sam Davis. On March
31st, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Carol Hall and Peter Mills present their
newest creations. The series continues into April with Judy Barnett,
Susan Birkenhead and Todd Almond on April 7th and Michael Holland,
John Bucchino and Karen Mack scheduled for April 21st.
That's just a start! Barbara
Fasano is at THE DUPLEX on Tuesdays, March 4th & 11th at 7:00 pm.
Julie Reyburn presents her new show "Inspired By" at 9:00 pm on Tuesdays,
the 4th, 11th and 25th at 9:00 pm. Brandon Cutrell presents "I'm Not
Waiting," a revue of the music of theatre composer Andrew Lippa on
Wednesdays, March 5th, 12th, 26th & April 2nd at 7:00 pm. Bobby Belfry
makes his DUPLEX debut in "Rented Realities," songs written by Bobby
with David Friedman, Mark Hartman and David Budway on Wednesdays,
March 5th, 12th, 26th and April 2nd at 9:00 pm.
David Sabella presents
four very special encore performances of "Trust the Wind: The Music
of David Friedman, celebrating the recently issued David Friedman
Songbook on Fridays, March 7th, 14th, 28th, and April 4th at 7:00
pm. Plus, Lina Koutrakos and Johnny Rodgers team up for two performances
of original tunes on Saturday, March 8th at 9:00 and 11:00 pm.
Finally, the week of March
17th through 23rd has been designated MAC WEEK, with shows nightly
at 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm on weekdays, on Saturday, March 22nd at 4:30,
7:00 and 9:30 pm and Sunday, March 23 at 5:00 pm. Nominees in each
of the performance categories will be invited to perform excerpts
from their shows for voting members. One category per show. Full schedule
to be announced.
REMINDER: We have no BANNER
AD spaces left on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website for the first
week in March. Remaining slots are selling out quickly for the rest
of March (CABARET MONTH). Note that we limit the ads to 20 banners
per week, so if you plan to order a banner, reserve your banner space
as soon as possible.
For information on banner
ads, check out the banner information page on the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/BannerHere.shtml),
or simply send me a note at banners@svhamstra.com
with the single word "Banner" in the subject line and I'll send all
the details.
UPCOMING MAJOR CABARET RELATED
EVENTS
Only a few seats remain
for the next "Timeless Divas!" show, the new series featuring the
wonderful women over 40 in Cabaret, Theater and Songwriting, produced
by ShaRell Productions (Sandi Durell and Shari Upbin). This second
evening is on March 2nd at 7:00 pm at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street,
NYC - 1-212-362-2590). There is a $20.00 Cover Charge (or $25 for
VIP Reserved Seating) plus a $12 Food/Beverage Minimum. Doors open
6:00 pm. Reservations/Information: 1-212-615-6966 or http://www.durellproductions.com/sharell.
After a sold-out first night, garnering great reviews, this up-coming
DIVA evening presents Celebrity Host Kathie Lee Gifford along with
performers Barbara Brussell, Jamie De Roy, Alix Korey, Judy Kaye,
Audrey Lavine, Libra, Melba Moore, Christine Pedi and Karen Saunders.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Dress
For Success. The evening is musically directed by Tracy Stark.
The Mabel Mercer Foundation
will produce the First-ever Palm Springs Cabaret Convention, featuring
50 cabaret artists, on Friday through Sunday, March 7th, 8th & 9th
at the ANNENBERG THEATER (101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA - 760-325-4490
- http://www.psmuseum.org/).
Tickets are $40.00 each. For each of the three nights, 12 to 14 gifted
performers will be singing the great American Songbook. Music by Cole
Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman,
Rodgers and Hart and newer songwriters of today, Amanda McBroom, Maury
Yeston, Ann Hampton Callaway, and John Bucchino. There is a more complete
story, with a list of scheduled performers for all shows, in the "Breaking
News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Because of financial constraints,
it appears that I will not be attending the Palm Springs events, but
we will do our best to bring you a report on the convention. Stay
tuned.
IN THE MAJOR ROOMS:
THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM
(59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/)
- The exclusive four-week return engagement of Concord Records' 19-year-old
pop/jazz recording artist, Peter Cincotti continues through March
8th. Cincotti is the youngest headliner ever to perform at the 100-year-old
hotel's Oak Room. Peter, on piano and vocals, leads his quartet, which
includes bassist David Finck, drummer Kenny Washington, and tenor
saxophonist Scott Kreitzer. Call the club for showtimes and charges.
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East
76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
- Rita Coolidge is here through March 15th; Jane Monheit, March 18th
through 29th. Call the club for showtimes and charges.
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency
Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/)
- Due to a cancellation, the room is dark until Maureen McGovern drops
by with her new show "Here's To Love and Life: A 30th Anniversary
Celebration" from March 4th through the 15th. Call the club for showtimes
and charges.
JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette
Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 212-239-6200 - Box Office: 212-539-8778
- http://www.joespub.com/)
- On Sunday, March 2nd, songwriter Steven Lutvak returns following
his sold-out Joe's Pub debut, playing music from his CD, "The Time
It Takes" (Pemaco) and soon to be Broadway Show "The WAYSIDE INN,"
based on a play by A.R. Gurney. For more information, see http://www.stevenlutvak.com/.
Steven also appears Monday, March 3rd and Sunday, March 9th. Call
the club for showtimes and charges.
LE DOME at The Manor (111
Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360 - http://themanorrestaurant.com/)
- The delightful MAC-Award winning Joan Crowe makes her Manor debut
at this 4-star restaurant/cabaret. Joan will present her musical comedy
gem "The Devil in Miss Joan." Call the club for showtimes and charges.
THE CABARET at Odette's
(South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.odettes.com/)
- The lovely Courtenay Day with a new show, "I Just Wanted You To
Know," with musical director Christopher Marlowe. Call the club for
showtimes and charges.
LIBBY'S CABARET (3401
Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA - 404-237-1943 - http://www.libbyscabaret.com/)
- Libby Whittemore and her musical director Robert Strickland just
opened a new show, running Thursdays through Saturdays, through March
29th. Call the club for showtimes and charges.
THE ROYAL ROOM at The
Colony Hotel (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-655-5430 x
552 - http://www.thecolonypalmbeach.com/colony/schedule.htm)
- The amazing Carole Sloan is here through March 1st, following by
Margaret Whiting with Paul Bernhardt, March 4th through 8th. Call
the club for showtimes and charges.
LE CHAT NOIR (715 St.
Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812 - http://www.lechatnoir.citysearch.com/)
- Its Mardi Gras time in New Orleans and the club has set up reviewing
stands for customers to watch the daytime and nighttime parades through
Fat Tuesday, on the 4th. The club will be closed on the 5th "for recovery."
Meantime, "The Black & White Blues" is back every Monday night except
the 3rd. From Harry Mayronne & Ricky Graham, its the musical revue
that makes New Orleans food, restaurants and celebrity chefs SING!
DAVENPORT'S (1383 North
Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/)
- Grant Robbin is here on Friday at 8:00 pm with his show "The Palette
of My Life," followed by Lisa Lauren at 11:00 pm.
THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa
Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) - Estelle Reiner,
interpreter of jazz and swing, is here on Friday, the 28th at 9:00
pm.
THE PLUSH ROOM at the
York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 -
http://www.plushroom.com/)
- Paula West "Swings West" with all star trios led by Internationally
known jazz pianist Eric Reed, featuring Bill Douglass on bass and
Rodney Green on drums through March 16th. Call the club for showtimes
and charges.
PORTLAND SPIRIT (110 Caruthers
Street, Portland, OR - 503-943-9116 - http://www.portlandspirit.com/)
- Jodi Benson, best known as the Voice of Disney's Little Mermaid,
performs Friday & Saturday March 28th & 29th. Debbie Shapiro Gravitte,
Tony winner for Broadway's "Jerome Robbins' Broadway" wraps up the
cabaret series on Friday & Saturday, April 25th & 26th. Call the club
for showtimes and charges.
KABARETT JUNCTION (139
Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, Sydney, AU - 1300 136 166 - http://www.showtune.com.au/)
- Teresa De Gennaro sings an eclectic compilation of songs on March
8th, one night only, with the multitalented Ben Loomes on piano at
8:00 pm.
NEW END THEATRE (27 New
End, Hampstead, London NW3 1JD) - "Kaye's the Word" starring Paul
Hull and directed by Adele Anderson, from Fascinating Aida, is an
evening celebrating the songs made famous by the great Danny Kaye
through March 4th. See http://www.kayestheword.com/
for more details.
Please don't miss out
on another feature of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
- the MESSAGE BOARD - where anyone, anywhere, can post information
about their shows, CDs or other cabaret-related event. You can also
post requests and questions about cabaret performance, and share your
thoughts and ideas of cabaret. You don't have to be a member of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE, you don't have to fill out a form, you don't need
one of those dreaded passwords. All you need to do is follow the rules
- clearly posted on the board. I will remove your message if I deem
it inappropriate. Fully 70% of visitors to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website visit the MESSAGE BOARD. MESSAGE BOARD sponsorship is available
so please write for details.
If you haven't visited
the MESSAGE BOARD lately, you might be interested in a current thread
on the board regarding anonymous posters and letter writers. If you
or your employer have received an abusive anonymous e-mail or letter
regarding you and your cabaret connections, you might want to add
your experience to the thread. There appears to be one or two people
who have been sending these things, and it is hoped that by exposing
the problem, the writer(s) might just quit their hurtful and cowardly
actions. Please note: if you are aware of the identity of the writer,
please do not use the name on the message board - and thus exposing
yourself and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to possible litigation. Any such
postings will be deleted.
CABARET MONTH (MARCH)
is just a few days away, in many parts of the country and even the
world. The month-long March celebration was originally started by
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs) to promote cabaret
attendance in what was normally a slow month in the clubs. CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE wants to promote your CABARET MONTH shows and activities
anywhere, so send in you special press releases for inclusion on the
website and also in the newsletter.
Here in NYC, CABARET MONTH
is normally "book ended" by the BACK STAGE Bistro Awards at the beginning
of March, and the Annual MAC Awards at the end of the month. Look
to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to keep you informed of these two special
events, as well as other CABARET MONTH events wherever they happen.
The 18th Annual MAC Awards
show will be held at SYMPHONY SPACE (Broadway at 95th Street - 212-864-1414)
on Monday, April 14th at 7:30 pm. MAC will honor master Jazz pianist
Barbara Carroll with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Oscar Award-winning
composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz and International chanteuse Mary
Cleere Haran will be honored with Board of Directors Awards. The producer,
Barry Levitt, and the director, Lennie Watts, will collaborate on
the star-packed event to include live performances from honorees,
former MAC Award winners and other special guests. MCs for the evening
will be Jay Rodgers and Collette Hawley.
By the way, as soon as
the nominations for this year's MAC Awards are announced, we will
be holding our CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Straw Poll - where members can
register their votes - even if they are not MAC members. Last year's
Straw Poll was only about 50% accurate, partly due to the low number
of voters that took part. Hopefully, this year more members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE will take part. It is all in fun, and this year we
will have a special prize for the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE voter that
comes closest on their ballot to the actual winners. More details
next issue.
BACK STAGE Bistro Awards
have been announced and the winners have been posted on the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
There will be a Special Award: To Matt Dennis, posthumously, in recognition
of his contribution to the Great American Songbook; to JUDY'S CHELSEA
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 1-212-929-5410 - http://www.judyschelsea.com/),
for continuous excellence and nurturing of cabaret; to Joy Behar,
in recognition of "Joy's Comedy Corner" on ABC's "The View" and its
contributions made to the comedy industry; to Mark Nadler, in recognition
of his continuing to raise the standards of cabaret performance.
Also a new award, the
Ira Eaker Special Achievement Award, is being named for Sherry Eaker's
father, who passed away this past June. Co-founder and copublisher
of Back Stage, he had a passion for this art form and was the first
one to write cabaret reviews in Back Stage - under the heading of
"Bistro Bits"! For its debut year, the award goes to an outstanding
performer on the rise, Peter Cincotti. This year's Bob Harrington
Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Barbara Carroll.
Winners of the 2003 Bistro
Awards will be celebrated at a private, invitation-only black-tie
party hosted by Back Stage.
For those folks who want
to keep their name in front of folks while the MAC (Manhattan Association
of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/)
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folks whose banners are currently appearing on the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Purl Churl Music in association
with The Doctor is in Music announce the release of Brent Winborn's
debut CD, SECOND CHANCE. The release will be celebrated with a gala
event by invitation only on Sunday March 2nd at REGENTS (317 East
53rd Street, NYC - 212-593-3091) on Manhattan's Upper East Side, in
the brand new cabaret venue hosted by Broadway and cabaret performer
Kelly Briggs. To receive an invitation call 212-879-3313 before February
26th. SECOND CHANCE is an exciting assortment of songs varying in
style from 60s pop to 50s rock and roll, from Broadway showtunes to
Spanish bolero. The songs include, "Time After Time," "We Kiss in
a Shadow" and "Rainy Days & Mondays." To purchase SECOND CHANCE visit
http://www.wwwebstage.com/brentwinborn/
or http://www.cdbaby.com/.
Since its opening at DON'T
TELL MAMA in the fall of November 2000, The Rock Albers Show has been
exciting audiences and critics - and colleagues. Albers in his hit
show pokes fun at American pop culture. Focusing on the uniqueness
of his comedy material. The acclaimed show, now entering its third
season, is reopening at UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street,
NYC - SmartTix: 1-212-206-1515 or http://www.smarttix.com/)
on Saturdays, March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th and April 5th, 12th,
19th & 26th at 9 pm. The show's musical director is Dick Gallagher,
who composed the music for the hit Off-Broadway show, "When Pigs Fly,"
which played in New York for two years. As a musical director, Gallagher
has worked with singers including Patti LuPone and has received seven
MAC Awards for musical direction. There is a $10 cover for the show
which is being waived for all MAC members and their guests (using
the Discount Code MAC). There is a 2-drink minimum.
Award winning performer
Jeanne MacDonald brings her versatile talents to THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher St. NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
for 4 Saturdays in March. Working with multiple award winning musical
director/arranger Rick Jensen and highly acclaimed guitarist Steve
Bargonetti, Jeanne's show features an eclectic mix of music. Shows
are Saturdays, March 1st, 8th, 15th & 29th at 5:00 pm. There is a
$15 music charge and a 2-drink minimum. For more information, see
http://www.jeannemacdonald.com/.
Highly acclaimed singer,
Baby Jane Dexter, is welcomed into the legendary THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
for seven Saturdays in March and April in her eagerly awaited new
show, ANOTHER SPRING. Ms. Dexter is joined by her musical director
Ross Patterson. Shows are Saturdays at 9:00 pm on March 1st, 15th
& 29th and April 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th. There is a $15 music charge
and a 2-drink minimum. This very special downtown appearance marks
Ms. Dexter's first New York engagement in a year. The eclectic new
show will include songs by Randy Newman, Abbey Lincoln, Cole Porter,
Sammy Cahn, Michael Kamen, Vernon Duke and The Beatles.
Debonair New York City
performer Steve Ross' continued engagement at STANHOPE PARK HYATT
NEW YORK (995 Fifth Avenue, NYC - 212-650-4737) begins Tuesday March
4th and runs through Saturday May 17th. Ross' return to the supper
club signals a continued interest in classic popular music that has
stood the test of time. Performances begin at 8:30 pm, Tuesday through
Saturday, (dinner required) with late evening shows beginning at 10:30
pm Friday and Saturday ($25 food and beverage minimum). A $40 cover
charge accompanies each show. In this show, Mr. Ross bridges the Atlantic,
connecting the Upper East Side with Paris, France. In "An American
in Paris" he combines the marvelous French inspired song writing of
great American composers Cole Porter, Oscar Hammerstein, and Jerome
Kern with tributes to unforgettable performers Edith Piaf and Maurice
Chevalier. "April in Paris," "The Last Time I saw Paris," "Can-Can"
and "I Love Paris" are among the melodies that will fill the air.
For more information, see http://www.steveross.net/.
New York/San Francisco
singer Mychelle Colleary returns with her critically acclaimed show
"From Alcatraz To SingSing" to DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
on March 2nd at 8:45 pm, and Thursday, March 6th at 9:15 pm. "From
Alcatraz To SingSing" will feature selections from Mychelle's current
CD "After Hours at the Plush Room," as well as tales of escaping from
Politically Correctness Fascism to the land of idiosyncratic rules.
There will be a $15.00 music charge and a $10.00 food/drink minimum.
Mychelle made her NYC debut with her critically acclaimed show "What
If The Hokey Pokey IS What It's All About?," followed by the bi-coastal
release of her CD "After Hours at the Plush Room."
Singer Pam Tate brings
her all-new show Something Wonderful to DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342
West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/),
on Tuesdays, February 4th & 11th at 9:15 pm, and Thursdays, March
6th & 13th at 7:00 pm. There is a $15 music charge and a $10 food/drink
minimum. "Something Wonderful" features a sophisticated mix ranging
from classic to contemporary pop, from the Gershwins, Rodgers & Hammerstein,
Irving Berlin, Jacques Brel, Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields to Stephen
Schwartz, Carol Hall, Milton Nascimento, Kander & Ebb, Lina Koutrakos
and Sting. For more information, see http://www.pamtate.com/.
Three-time MAC nominated,
Bistro Award Winning (The Flip Side of Neil Sedaka), Singer/Comic
Rick Skye is returns once more with his show, "A Slice O' Minnelli"
for one performance only on Tuesday, March 4th at 6:00 pm at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/).
There is a $10 cover and a 2-drink minimum. The cover charge is waived
there for MAC members for these three performances. This popular tribute
to "Mrs. Show Biz" includes a production number tracing her legendary
career, a "New" Charles Aznavour song," an Ode to Betty Ford, a screen
test for the upcoming movie of "Sunset Boulevard" and a tribute to
one(!) of her famous parents. It includes tons of special material
and enough sequins to float the Titanic.
Robin James returns to
DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
with five performances of an all-new show. Remaining shows are on
Wednesday, March 5th at 6:30 pm, and Saturday, March 15th at 7:30
pm. The show is called "can't live with him, can't live without him
... more love songs." Arranger, musical director and pianist Dick
Gallagher, a multiple MAC winner, again accompanies Ms. James; the
show's artistic director is Helen Baldassare, herself a recipient
of many MAC awards and founder of the Cabaret Performance Workshop.
There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.
International singer and
actress Debbie DeCoudreaux will appear in her one-woman show "Have
a Little Paris on Me" every Monday in March at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM
(342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
at 9:15 pm. Dates are March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st. The star
of several Broadway shows, Ms. DeCoudreaux is the only American besides
Josephine Baker to star at Paris' MOULIN ROUGE, where she had an incredible
8-year run! For more information, see http://www.debbiedecoudreaux.com/.
2002 MAC Award Winner,
Joan Crowe takes a look at female songwriters of the 20th Century
in her new show, which will be at JUDY'S CHELSEA (169 Eighth Avenue,
NYC - 1-212-929-5410 - http://www.judyschelsea.com/)
on Wednesdays in March, the 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th at 8:30 pm. She
will be accompanied by musical director Tedd Firth. The show is directed
by Lina Koutrakos, with musical arraignments by Joan Crowe, Tedd Firth,
Rick Jensen, Michael Holland and Tracy Stark. There is a $15 cover
and a $12 food/drink minimum. For more information see http://www.joancrowe.com/.
Karen Benedetto saw the
2002 release of her debut Songwriter recording, "Right From the Start...
the Songs of Karen Benedetto." This Various Artists CD covers a range
of styles from Cabaret, Pop Ballads, and Special Material through
Folk, Country, and Inspirational/Gospel selections. The 17 songs are
interpreted by some favorites from the Cabaret, Broadway, and Concert
stages: Lisa Asher, Emily Bauer, Scott Coulter, Sarah Dacey Charles,
Frank Dain, Bryan Johnson, Zoe Lyons, Karen Mack, Connie Pachl, Nancy
Slusser, Avery Sommers, Lennie Watts, and Alton Fitzgerald White,
with two songs on the CD performed by Karen herself. In addition to
airplay on David Kenney's "Everything Old is New Again" on Sunday
nights on WBAI (96.5 FM), as well as on other radio stations, several
Artists are including selections by this versatile Songwriter in their
show lineups in the coming months. On February 4th, Richard Skipper
as "Carol Channing" debuted "Swing," (Karen's tribute to dance understudies)
in his show at the Triad, which continues in that venue through March.
Anthony Santelmo Jr. included a selection from this CD in his act
at Judy's Chelsea in November, in addition to "The Call," written
in response to 9/11, which received great radio airplay both locally
and across the nation. This powerful anthem of healing and unity had
a part in numerous live commemorative events and at the UN. "The Perfect
Gift," a unique way of looking at Christmas with love as the perfect
offering, was demo recorded by Marieann Meringolo, and had wide live
and radio airplay as well. "... Gift" was honored to be featured in
the MAC/ASCAP Holiday Songwriters Showcase. Vol. 2 of "... the Songs
of Karen Benedetto" is in progress. There's a lot more, so please
visit Karen's website to sample her CD as well as other selections:
http://www.KarenBenedettoSongs.com/.
Marcus Simeone, a Brooklyn
native, is a highly acclaimed singer and songwriter who has been performing
in NYC metropolitan area bands, and as a solo act, for the past ten
years. His haunting, multi-octave voice has been compared to many
greats including, Al Jarreau, Marc Anthony, and Johnny Mathis. His
star continued to rise all summer long with a another critically-lauded
show entitled "Mostly Standards" at NYC's legendary Duplex. In November
2002, Marcus debuted his last est cabaret show, "Moon Over Brooklyn,"
at Judy's Chelsea and finished off the run with two shows at Don't
Tell Mama in December, the club where Marcus made his sensational
cabaret debut only a little over two years ago. Now Marcus encores
both shows to JUDY'S CHELSEA (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 1-212-929-5410
- http://www.judyschelsea.com/),
with "Mostly Standards," performed on Tuesday, March 4th at 8:30 pm
and "Moon Over Brooklyn" on Tuesday, March 11th at 8:30 pm. For more
information see http://www.marcussimeone.com/.
- BEST 25 CABARET SHOWS OF 2002 RECIPIENT -
Jan Prokop, along with
her musical director Frank Ponzio will be reprising their debut show
"Journeys of the Heart" at JUDY'S CHELSEA (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC
- 1-212-929-5410 - http://www.judyschelsea.com/),
with one show left, tonight, Thursday, February 27th at 8:30 pm. What
happens when Bach meets Porter, and Rodgers & Hart teams up with Ellington?
It's the imaginative, inspiring and inimitable sound of Jan Prokop
with Frank Ponzio. Their show features the music of Kander & Ebb,
Henry Mancini, Kern & Hammerstein, Rodgers & Hart, and many more.
- BEST 25 CABARET SHOWS OF 2002 RECIPIENT -
Erv Raible, Executive
Director/Artistic Director, has announced a 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, and several conference sessions will be held in the facilities
of the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater, including the
University Theater and the recently opened New Theater. August 1st
through 10th will see the debut of this annual, internationally focused,
nine-day teaching program that will offer an intensive look at the
art of cabaret performance technique, and train professionals for
the live entertainment industry. For information of auditions in your
area, see http://www.TheCabaretConferenceAtYale.com/.
Monday nights, the lovely
Cynthia Crane can be found entertaining folks at NYC RESTAURANT (75
Greenwich Avenue, NYC - 1-212-366-6004 - http://www.nyc75.com/)
from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. There is no cover, no minimum. She is accompanied
by Andy Brown on guitar. For more information, see http://www.lookoutjazz.com/.
LAMPKIN MUSIC GROUP (http://www.lampkinmusic.com/)
is proud to announce the off-Broadway debut of the critically acclaimed,
Chicago production of "Before I Disappear," starring award-winning
transgendered actress/singer/writer Alexandra Billings. This is a
special one-week-only engagement, running from Wednesday, April 23rd
through Sunday, April 27th in the GRAND THEATER AT THE PRODUCER'S
CLUB (358 West 44th Street, NYC). Tickets are $50 and are available
by calling SmartTix at 1-212-206-1515 or at the website http://www.smarttix.com/.
The show on Wednesday, April 23rd is a special benefit night for BROADWAY
CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/)
with 20% of the proceeds going directly to this terrific group. Showtimes
are 7:30 pm with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 pm.
The "Jamie deRoy & friends"
CD "Volume 4: Family" is a "compilation CD" featuring over a dozen
cabaret and Broadway performers. Jamie's earlier three CDs, available
on Harbinger Records are "Jamie deRoy & friends: The Child in Me,
Volume 1" which won the MAC Award for Recording of the Year, and "Volume
2," plus "Jamie deRoy & friends, Volume 3: 'Tis the Season," a collection
of holiday songs. It was selected as one of Time Out New York's hot
Holiday Gift Ideas, and won the 2002 MAC Award for Various Artist
Recording of the Year. For more information, see http://www.jamiederoy.com/.
A vocal performance workshop
for singers focusing on Concert, Cabaret, Jazz, Saloon and Pop will
take place in Siena, Italy from June 23rd through the 30th. Taking
part as Master Teachers are Ellie Ellsworth, Mike Greensill, Andrea
Marcovicci, Maureen McGovern, Shelly Markham, Christopher Denny, Margaret
Whiting, Jack Wrangler more to be announced. Many on this list had
been part of the now-discontinued Cabaret Symposium at the Eugene
O'Neill Theater Center. Attendees will spend a week in Siena, Italy
studying and enhancing their performance skills in the American Classic
Popular Song and Broadway tradition including jazz, cabaret, saloon
etc. There is limited space available. For more information and an
application form, see http://www.singermanwayne.com/.
Singer John De Marco continues
his new show, "It's All About Love" to JUDY'S CHELSEA (169 Eighth
Avenue, NYC - 212-929-5410 - http://www.judyschelsea.com/)
for four Fridays in February. MAC and Bistro Award winning musical
director Daryl Kojak is at the piano with Michael Lauren on percussion
and Sean Conly on bass. Lennie Watts, another MAC and Bistro Award
winner, is the director. Remaining shows are February 21st & 28th,
showtime is 8:30 pm. An additional show has been added for the 28th
at 10:30 pm. There is a $15 cover and a $12 food/drink minimum. I
urge you to make a reservation (if his shows are not sold-out already)!
DON'T OVERLOOK THIS OPPORTUNITY
TO PROMOTE YOUR WEBSITE!
Cabaret performers can
also request a link to their website on the Performers Links pages
on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website - you don't need to be a member.
You should check this section just to make sure your name is listed
and properly linked. See http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretLinksIndex.shtml
While there, see if there
is another category on the page that you should be linked through
as well - Songwriter, Director, Videographer, etc. You do not have
to be a member to have a link on these pages. Please tell your friends
about this section of the website - eventually we hope it will become
sort of a "Cabaret Yellow Pages" section where you can find hundreds
of resources in putting together your show or recording your CD.
Remember, you need a website
to be linked. An e-mail address is not sufficient.
Information about other
shows around the country and around the world can be found on the
BREAKING NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
as well as in the LISTINGS section. I have also been adding piano
bar and lounge listings for all areas. New items are added almost
daily!
How do you get an item
posted in the BREAKING NEWS section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)?
Just e-mail me a press release of at least four paragraphs, giving
the complete information on your show, CD release or other cabaret
related event. Include photos in jpg or gif format if available. But
please send me complete information - and do not merely send a copy
of your flier. By the way, I usually trim quotes from reviews from
the press releases I receive before using the item on my website or
in the newsletter, so don't count them when putting together the four
or more paragraphs.
Here's another reason
to be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE: All members have the opportunity
to have their CDs available for sale via the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website. SILVER MEMBERS can display one CD on their page, GOLD MEMBERS
and above can display up to four CDs (additional CDs - GOLD or above
members only - can be added, if requested, at $15 each). The CD FOR
SALE listing includes a special page under your name, displaying your
CD cover(s) and a link to a website of your choice where the CD may
be purchased. You can link to your own website, or to LML Music, CD
Baby, Amazon, or some other site. This benefit is by request, so if
you already are a member, please let me know if you wish to be linked
in this section of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - see http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/MemberCDSales2002.shtml.
If you CD FOR SALE page is already posted, please check to see if
the link is correct and if it is working properly. I need a copy of
your CD or a jpg scan of the CD cover in order to build the page.
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Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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