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#030405 - Part 1 - Monday, April 21, 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!
This is a Monday Issue
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - testing a new twice-a-week issue, at least
until the normal slow-down of cabaret in the summer months, when many
rooms, especially the major ones, go dark. The Monday issue will include
the regular Major Rooms listings for around the world, and will also
give information on all the banner ads running on the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
The Thursday issue will concentrate more on news, breaking stories
and notes on shows seen - things we have not had space for in our
once-a-week issues. We look forward to receiving your comments and
suggestions on this new system.
I am still loading photos
from the 17th Annual MAC Awards that was held a week ago at SYMPHONY
SPACE - Henri Van Ryn sent me nearly 100 photos, and we have uploaded
40 already. A hope to add another 30 photos or so in the next few
days, so stay tuned. Check out http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/AwdMacPhoto01.shtml
SAD NEWS
We learned this morning
from Kitty Skrobela that Bertram Ross, longtime partner of John Wallowitch,
passed away last night. Bertram had been coping with Parkinson's for
some time, and was in Cabrini Hospital at the last.
Bertram was well known
as Martha Graham's principal dancer. He was John Wallowitch's longtime
partner in life as well as in the show they did together for years
at the Ballroom and other venues, a source of a lot of joy and laughter.
They were the subject a beautiful film together, and recently released
a CD ("Wallowitch & Ross" - Miranda Music) of the songs from their
show. Both film & CD were released last fall, and you can find more
about them at their website, http://www.wallowitchandross.com/.
John Wallowitch is scheduled
to perform his show on Friday, April 25th at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM
(342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
at 7:00 pm and John plans to perform as scheduled. He says Bertram
would never forgive him if he did otherwise.
There is a more complete
story, with photo, in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
More information regarding funeral/memorial arrangements will follow.
ON THE MEND - Polly Bergen
& Bobby Short
Pneumonia has forced film
and Broadway star Polly Bergen to cancel her show scheduled to run
from Tuesday, April 22nd through May 11th at THE PLUSH ROOM at the
York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 -
http://www.plushroom.com/).
The venue has meanwhile booked singer Janis Paige, whose film and
theater credits include a starring run in Broadway's "The Pajama Game,"
for a 10-day run beginning April 30th.
Bobby Short was reportedly
hospitalized April 17th after fainting while shopping in Beverly Hills.
The 76-year-old Short was forced to cancel his Thursday performance
at THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (12700 Center Court
Drive, Cerritos, CA - 800-300-4345). This is the first time the Mr.
Short has missed a performance in his lengthy career. Short is reportedly
confident he will be able to begin his 35th year at New York's THE
CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 1-212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
on May 6th.
ITEMS OF NOTE
The cable TV show "Jamie
deRoy & friends" heard locally here in NYC on Time Warner Channel
67 and RCN Channel 110 will feature a bit of the 17th Annual MAC Awards
show held last week at SYMPHONY SPACE this Tuesday night, April 22nd
at 8:00 pm. The show will include Carol Hall's "I Dream In Technicolor"
sung by Jenifer Kruskamp. Also spots featuring Karen Akers, Ann Hampton
Callaway & Eric Walton and more. The show is produced by Jamie deRoy
& friends, inc. and directed by Barry Kleinbort. Taped and Edited
by Applause Video. It is also broadcast in Washington DC and Connecticut
- check local listing. For more information, see http://www.jamiederoy.com/.
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY
CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/) will have singer-actress Melissa Errico
as guest interviewee this Thursday, April 24th at 6:00 pm. If you
have any interest in musical theater, you should be attending these
interview shows every Thursday. Cost is a $10 donation and 2-drink
minimum. Best of all, all proceeds go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS
AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/)!
For details, see: http://www.geocities.com/broadwaychatterbox/.
On Sunday, April 27th,
at 7:30 pm, the 92nd St. Y (92nd Street at Lexington Avenue, NYC -
212-415-5500 - http://www.92ndsty.org/)
will gives cabaret fans chance to listen in as Leonard Lopate talks
with three of New York's biggest names in cabaret, Bobby Short, Barbara
Carroll and Ann Hampton Callaway, about their amazing careers. Due
to a conflict in scheduling, Barbara Cook will NOT appear on this
panel, as originally announced. Tickets are $22. There is a more complete
story, with photo, in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.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 1-212-868-5252 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.
ANOTHER MAC PROGRAM CORRECTION
The "Passages" page lists
the late Vanessa Vickers accidentally as Valerie Vickers.
REMINDER
BANNER AD spaces on the
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website ARE selling out fast for the rest of
April. 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.
Over 5,000 folks visit our website each day - on average reading 6
or 7 pages. Ads are displayed in two places on nearly all 1,800+ pages.
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.
Those running banners
will get mentioned in every issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE e-mail
newsletter (current circulation nearly 2,500) as long as the banner
is running. Your advertising dollars will help continue to promote
the art of cabaret on the website, publish the e-mail newsletter,
and make visits to various cabaret events and performances locally
and around the country.
SAVE THE DATES! FUTURE MAJOR
CABARET EVENTS
This year's CABARETFEST!
(http://www.cabaretfest.com/)
in Provincetown will be the weekend of May 15th through 18th with
special guest Eileen Fulton! See the CABARETFEST website for details
on the great shows, seminars and Master Class events at this year's
fest. This is a great opportunity to learn about cabaret via the seminars
and Master Classes, see cabaret performances, and enjoy the pleasures
of this glorious and historic city before the big crows of summer
take over. Oh, yes, and enjoy the best clam chowder found anywhere.
Once again, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will be there! Stay tuned. There
is a more complete story, with photo, in the "Breaking News" section
of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
The 2003 SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
CABARET CONVENTION (http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/cabaret/general.html)
will be held at the Sydney Town Hall over five nights Ý Tuesday May
27th through Saturday May 31st. The Convention will include four Showcase
sessions. The final night is the Gala Night when the three award winners
will be announced.
This year's 2003 ADELAIDE
AUSTRALIA CABARET FESTIVAL (http://www.adelaidecabaret.com)
will be June 6th through 22nd. I will be giving you more details on
this huge event, which last year had an estimated attendance of 45,000
people over the 17 days of the festival. This festival has become
a landmark in Australia's arts landscape, and another example of how
South Australia is once again taking the lead in premier arts events
on a national scale. I think this festival takes the title as the
largest cabaret event in the world!
The 14th ANNUAL NYC CABARET
CONVENTION will be held this fall from October 20th through 26th,
2003. For information about the Mabel Mercer Foundation and to order
tickets for the Cabaret Convention, please contact their headquarters
in New York at 212-980-3026 or write to them at:
THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION
Attn: Donald Smith, Executive Director
160 East 48th Street - #14U
New York, NY 10017
CURRENT AND UPCOMING MAJOR
CABARET RELATED EVENTS
The Lampkin/Quade Naperville
Series is happening at the newly opened CROSSROADS THEATER (22 East
Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL - 1-630-428-4730) featuring the hottest
acts in Chicago-area cabaret. The remaining shows in this series,
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, are as follows:
April 30th: ShowBiz Kids
From Hell: Wild Chicago's Dick O'Day and Becca
Kaufman.
May 14th: Alanda Coon in "Everybody Says Don't" directed by Stephan
Rader.
May 28th: Nan Mason in "Broadway's Great White Way."
June 11th: MaryMonica Thomas "Sepia Tones: The Music of Dorothy Dandridge."
ShaRell Productions (http://www.durellproductions.com/sharell),
Sandi Durell - Producer, Shari Upbin - Director, continue their popular
series "Timeless Divas" on May 18th at 7:00 pm at THE TRIAD (158 West
72nd Street, NYC - RESERVATIONS: 1-212-615-6966), featuring the wonderful
women over 40 in Theater, Cabaret and songwriting hosted by the fabulous
Karen Mason, who recently starred in "Mamma Mia" on Broadway. Scheduled
performers include: Kim Cea, Alison Fraser, Julie Gold, Kathleen Landis,
Marilyn Michaels, Vicki Phillips, Jana Robbins, Avery Sommers, and
Special Guests: Sidney Myer and the a Capella group The Decibelles.
(All appearances are subject to availabilities.) There is a $20 Cover
or $25 for VIP Reserved Seating plus a $12 Food/Beverage Minimum.
Cover Charges are payable in Cash. There is a more complete story,
with photo, in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
IN THE MAJOR ROOMS:
*** Detailed article on
the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM
(59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 ext. 171 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/)
- The exclusive six-week engagement of Karen Akers performing "Theatre
Songs" continues through Saturday, May 24th. "Theatre Songs" is a
program by such theatre composers as Stephen Sondheim, Richard Maltby
& David Shire, Marvin Hamlisch and Maury Yeston, among others. Performances
are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 9:00 pm with late shows on Fridays
& Saturdays at 11:30 pm. There is a $50 cover charge for all shows
plus a $20 minimum. On Thursdays and at the early shows on Fridays
and Saturdays there is a $50 dinner minimum. ***
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East
76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
- The club presents James Naughton, with shows April 22nd through
May 3rd. Bobby Short is scheduled to return on May 6th. Call the club
for showtimes and charges.
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency
Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/)
- The club continues their "Singers & Songwriters" series with multi-award
winning performers Melissa Manchester and Paul Williams through 26th.
"Songs & Stories" will feature the critically acclaimed performers
singing their hit songs and new collaborations for an upcoming album.
This New York engagement will launch a national tour of the show.
The show will play the following schedule: Tuesday through Saturday
at 8:30 pm with a late show on Friday and Saturday at 11:00 pm. All
shows have a $60 cover and $30 minimum. Jackets are suggested, but
not required. ***
JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette
Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 212-239-6200 - Box Office: 212-539-8778
- http://www.joespub.com/)
- On Thursday, April 24th at 7:30 pm, John Epperson presents SHOW
TRASH, which musically and anecdotally follows the oddball career
of Epperson (The Artist Principally Known as Lypsinka) as he sings
of a life that spans from a tiny town in Mississippi to American Ballet
Theatre, from firetraps in the East Village to the runways of Paris,
from the corporate boardrooms of Hollywood to his birthday, April
24th. Special lyrics by Tom Orr; Directed by Barry Kleinbort. More
information at http://www.lypsinka.com/.
Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at door.
STANHOPE PARK HYATT NEW
YORK (995 Fifth Avenue, NYC - 212-650-4737) - Steve Ross is here with
his show "An American in Paris" through Saturday May 17th. 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. For more information, see http://www.steveross.net/.
***
LE DOME at The Manor (111
Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360 - http://themanorrestaurant.com/)
- One of today's preeminent torchbearers of the Great American Songbook,
Tom Postilio, will perform here on Thursday, May 8th, as part of the
MANOR'S Cabaret Soiree Series. Call the club for showtimes and charges.
STANDING ROOM ONLY (45
Church Street, Hartford, CT - 860-282-1898 - http://www.ticketweb.com/)
- 2003 MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas will perform on Saturday,
May 3rd, at 8:30 pm. Tickets are from $15 to $50.
THE CABARET at Odette's
(South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.odettes.com/)
- Odette's own Jane Arthur performs, with Bob Egan at the piano on
Wednesday, the 23rd, with the incomparable Lisa Hall with Sam Austin
at the piano on Thursday, the 24th. On Friday & Saturday, April 25th
& 26th, its "Oscar, Stephen, The Muse and Me" featuring the beloved
songs of Oscar Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim in a delightfully
innovative cabaret performance by singer, songwriter Sally Morgan.
On Sunday, the 27th, "Lovely" returns, featuring the hysterical Kelly
Briggs & Jerry Christakos. Call the club for showtimes and charges.
BARNS OF WOLF TRAP (1635
Trap Road, Vienna, VA - Tickets.com: 703-218-6500 - http://www.wolftrap.org/)
- Peter Cincotti, 19-year-old Concord Records pop/jazz recording artist
makes his Washington, DC area debut on Friday evening, April 25th
at 8:00 pm. A quadruple threat as a pianist, vocalist, composer and
arranger, Peter breathes new life into both jazz and pop standards.
Peter, on piano and vocals, will lead his quartet, which includes
bassist Barak Mori, drummer Mark McLean, and tenor saxophonist Scott
Kreitzer. Admission price is $25.
SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400
Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - http://www.scullersjazz.com/)
- Award-winning cabaret artist Brian De Lorenzo returns on Tuesday,
May 6th at 8:00 pm in a new cabaret show called "Mama, a Rainbow:
A Celebration of Moms and Other Parents." The show was scheduled just
before Mothers' Day so all adult children are encouraged to feel guilty
if they don't bring their moms to the show. Dads will want to be invited
as well. In fact people of all genders, religious beliefs, and sexual
orientations, whether they are children, have children, or are considering
having children will want to attend. Brian will be accompanied by
Ron Roy on piano. Tickets are $16. ***
LIBBY'S CABARET (3401
Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA - 404-237-1943 - http://www.libbyscabaret.com/)
- "The First Lady of Atlanta Cabaret" Judy Argo returns on Thursday,
Friday & Saturday Ý April 24th, 25th & 26th. Judy is a true original,
and her style is in the tradition of the great saloon singers. She
was the first star of Atlanta nightlife and it's most beloved ...
anyone who sees her perform never forgets the experience. Judy's mixture
of standards and jazz make for a wonderful evening, and one not to
be missed. Call the club for showtimes and charges.
STIFEL FINE ARTS CENTER
(1330 National Road, Wheeling, WV - 304-242-7700) - "Cabaret at the
Stifel" presents Barbara Good in "It's Very Clear" featuring Barbara
Good on Saturday, April 26th at 8:00 pm. This is the final show of
the 2002-2003 Cabaret season. Tickets are $10 in advance - $12.50
on the day of the show.
LE CHAT NOIR (715 St.
Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812 - http://www.lechatnoir.citysearch.com/)
- "Power Plays" by Elaine May and Alan Arkin is here through May 3rd,
Thursdays through Saturday. Keith Briggs directs this 'three-one-act-plays
in one-night' series: The Way of All Fish; Virtual Reality; In and
Out of the Light, starring Chad Carvelle, renowned humorist Peter
Gabb, triple Big Easy Award- winning actress, Yvette Hargis, and 2001
Big Easy nominee, Mary Lee Gibbons. Meantime, "The Black & White Blues"
is returns to Monday nights. From Harry Mayronne & Ricky Graham, its
the musical revue that makes New Orleans food, restaurants and celebrity
chefs SING! Call the club for showtimes and charges. "B&W Blues" the
recipient of a Big Easy Award nomination for best original show of
2002! ***
DAVENPORT'S (1383 North
Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/)
- "Naked, the music of Leonard Cohen" will be performed on Friday,
April 25th (also on May 9th & 23rd) at 10:30 pm. The 75-minute performance
will feature a wealth of material spanning the years of Leonard Cohen's
songwriting including such standards as "Song of Bernadette," Everybody
Knows," "Joan of Arc," "Bird on a Wire," "I'm Your Man," and more.
Cover Charge: $20.
TRINITY RIVER ARTS CENTER
(2600 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 180, Dallas, TX - 214-630-5491) - Tom
Grounds will be performing "Something That I Wanted You to Know" at
7:30 pm on Wednesday April 30, 2003 as part of Cabaret Wednesdays.
In this show, Tom reflects upon past relationships and decisions.
Overflowing with humor, poignant moments and wonderful songs, Grounds
shares his experiences of growing up, making sense out of adolescence,
falling in (and out of) love and becoming a stable gay man. Direction
by Linda K. Leonard and Musical Direction by Ricky Pope. Tickets are
$10.00. ***
DOLLY'S PALM SPRINGS (1032
North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA - 760-422-3655 - http://www.dollyspalmsprings.com/)
- Call the club for show information, showtimes and charges. ***
FEINSTEIN'S at the CINEGRILL
at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood,
CA - 323-466-7000) - This club, closed since October 2001 reopened
on March 25th with Michael Feinstein in a 5-week engagement through
April 26th. Call the club for showtimes and charges.
THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa
Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) - Karen Saunders
presents "I Wanna Be Around" - a tribute to Tony Bennett accompanied
by the Todd Schroeder Quartet on Friday & Saturday, April 25th & 26th
at 9:00 pm. Some of the songs featured are "The Good Life," "The Best
Is Yet To Come," "I Wanna Be Around," "Who Can I Turn To," "For Once
In My Life," "Steppin Out With My Baby," "Just in Time," "Make Someone
Happy," "Fly me To The Moon" and many more.
THE PLUSH ROOM at the
York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 -
http://www.plushroom.com/)
- Due to illness, Polly Bergen has cancelled her show, scheduled for
April 22nd through May 11th. Janis Paige will step in, opening on
Wednesday, April 30th at 8:00 pm, through May 11th. Shows are Wednesdays
through Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm. There is a $30 cover
plus a 2-drink minimum.
PORTLAND SPIRIT (110 Caruthers
Street, Portland, OR - 503-943-9116 - http://www.portlandspirit.com/)
- 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.
PIZZA ON THE PARK (11
Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, London - 020-7235-5273 - http://www.pizzaonthepark.com/)
- A regular favorite at the Algonquin's famous Oak Room and the Waldorf
Astoria, New York singer and pianist Daryl Sherman will return for
two weeks, April 23rd through May 3rd, with Dave Green on bass and
on guitar, John Wheatley from Boston who appeared in the UK last summer
with Ruby Braff. The room opens 7:00 pm and Daryl will play two sets,
at 9:15 and 10:45 pm. Call the club for charges. ***
KABARETT JUNCTION (139
Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, Sydney, AU - 1300 136 166- http://www.showtune.com.au/)
- Belinda Wollaston, one of Australia's hottest rising musical theatre
& cabaret performer premieres her hot new show "Hymns From The Hurricane"
on May 9th, just days after Belinda completes a season as Samantha
in the hot new Australian play, MILK. Tickets are on sale now through
TicketMaster7 on 1300 136 166 or online at http://www.ticketmaster7.com/.
***
CABARET HEADLINERS at
the National Arts Club (16 National Circuit, Barton ACT, AUS - 6273
3644 - http://www.npc.org.au/)
- Bill Stephens, who ran the now-closed SCHOOL OF ARTS CAFE has now
opened this new space in Canberra. The room currently is featuring
pianist/composer Geoff Harvey, Saturdays in April at 8:00 pm. Bill
has already presented the lovely Janet Seidel, the amazing Melissa
Langton and the handsome Hayden Tee is shows in February and March.
See the website for information.
THE BALLROOM at Woodstock
(Fitzroy Street, Burwood, AUS - 9715 7669) - THE WOODSTOCK PLAYERS
in association with CLAMP YOUR HAM PRODUCTIONS presents "TO SIR, WITH
LOVE" starring Ross James on Friday & Saturday, April 25th & 26th.
Musical director is Noortje Tromp, with direction by Deborah Wells.
Showtime is 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:30 pm). All tickets are $25.00,
seating at tables (BYO picnic, coffee/tea provided).
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UPDATE ON SHOWS ORIGINALLY
SCHEDULED FOR JUDY'S CHELSEA
"PORT OF COLE," billed
as a "cabaret cruise through the romantic delights of Cole Porter"
and featuring Marilyn Zavidow, originally scheduled for JUDY'S CHELSEA
has been moved to DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC
- 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
for one night only on May 1st at 9:15 pm. Musical director is David
Lewis. There is a $12 cover, 2-drink minimum.
Another show, originally
scheduled for JUDY'S CHELSEA has found a new home. After a year and
half of playing the Legendary Judy Garland in Charles Tolliver's play
"Judy and Me," Peter Mac is taking to the stage for two nights to
perform in Peter Mac "Is a Friend of Judy's" at REGENTS (317 East
53rd Street, NYC - 212-593-3091) on Tuesdays, May 20th & 27th at 8:30
pm. In this show, Mac plays "the other side of the rainbow," celebrating
Garlands musical style and great wit. There is a $10 cover, $12 food/drink
minimum.
Jennifer Roberts, who
was scheduled to encore her show "An Evening With Jennifer Roberts"
at JUDY'S CHELSEA in April has rescheduled the show to DON'T TELL
MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
on Monday, April 21st at 6:00 pm and Tuesday, April 22nd at 10:00
pm. Directed by Andy Gale with technical direction by Shawn Moninger,
"An Evening With Jennifer Roberts" features Janas's spectacular arrangements
of songs from composers Leonard Bernstein, Alec Wilder, and Kurt Weill
to Sheldon Harnick, Duke Ellington and Curtis Mayfield. There is a
$15 cover, 2-drink minimum.
Barbara Lea, who was scheduled
to perform at JUDY'S CHELSEA in April, will be performing instead
at CHEZ SUZETTE (675B Ninth Avenue, NYC - 1-212-974-9002 - http://www.chezsuzettenyc.com/)
on Friday, May 16th and Friday, June 20th - both dates with sets at
8:30 and 10:15 pm. No cover; $15 food/drink minimum. For more information,
see http://www.barbaralea.com/.
Lucille Carr-Kaffashan's
show originally scheduled for JUDY'S CHELSEA in April, will now be
performed at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/)
on Wednesday, May 14th at 6:00 pm, Saturday, May 24th at 4:30 pm and
Friday, May 30th at 8:30 pm. Lucille will also present the show at
THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000
- http://www.odettes.com/)
on Friday & Saturday, June 6th & 7th at 8:00 pm.
Clark Warren will perform
his show, also originally scheduled for JUDY'S CHELSEA, at DANNY'S
SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
on Thursdays in July, the 10th, 17th and 24th at 7:00 pm. Clark will
have as a special guest Pamela Palmiari on July 17th & 24th.
If your show was originally
booked at JUDY'S CHELSEA, please let me know as soon as possible if/where/when
it has been re-booked so we can let folks know here.
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the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
D'Arcy Achziger will make
her solo cabaret debut with her show "Gypsy In My Soul" at DON'T TELL
MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
on Tuesday, April 22nd at 8:00 pm and Sunday, May 4th at 7:00 pm.
Musical direction is by Rick Jensen, direction by Lina Koutrakos.
There is a $12 cover, 2-drink minimum.
Richard Malavet brings
his new show "Songs They Sang ... My Way" to DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM
(342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/).
The show will be presented on Saturday, May 3rd and Fridays, May 9th
& 16th, all shows at 9:30 pm. Musical director is Ross Patterson,
with direction by Patricia Norcia. There is a $15 cover and $10 food/drink
minimum.
Keith Thompson's KOOKY
TUNES returns to cabaret on Mondays, May 12th & 19th at 8:00 pm at
THE BACK ROOM AT DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - Resv: 1-212-212-946-5416).
Directed by Thommie Walsh, the show features Jay Rogers, Vanessa A.
Jones, Perry Payne and Patrick DeGennaro. There is a $15 cover, $10
food/drink minimum.
Michael McAssey returns
to New York City in an encore presentation of his critically-acclaimed
20th anniversary show from last fall. He will be appearing at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
on Sundays May 4th & 11th at 9:00 pm, and upstairs at REGENTS (317
East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-593-3091) on Mondays May 5th & 12th at
8:00 pm.
Cabaret Artist Sharon
Ellzey will perform her one-woman show "So Here's to Life" at the
legendary DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/).
Her final performance on Saturday, April 26th is at 6:30 pm, is designed
to appeal to the pre-theatre crowd, putting them in the mood for a
fun evening of Big Apple entertainment, Broadway style. Ms. Ellzey's
musical director is the noted Broadway composer Daniel Sticco. He
is a Helen Hayes Award nominee for his work with STUDIO THEATRE's
"Old Wicked Songs" and productions of "Falsettoland" and "Bat Boy."
Tickets are $15 plus a 2-drink minimum.
"Almost Like Being In
Love" is a new recording by Stevie Holland from the 150 Music label
(http://www.150music.com/)
developed out of Stevie's show at Danny's Skylight Room in December
2002. Produced and arranged by Gary William Friedman, this CD showcases
Stevie's swinging, soulful and emotionally charged vocals. She's accompanied
by pianist Jesse Green (son of jazz great Urbie Green) and various
instrumental combinations. The CD's release on April 22nd will be
celebrated with 2 special performances at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342
West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
on Tuesdays, April 22nd & 29th at 9:00 pm. Stevie will be backed by
a trio led by pianist Jesse Green. There is a $15 cover charge with
a $10 food/drink minimum.
Judy Rosan will present
her show "Once in a Lifetime," with a New York debut at 7:00 pm on
Thursday evenings, April 24th and May 1st, 2003 at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT
ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/).
Reflecting the theme "Songs that make you happy, Songs that make you
sad, But most of all - Songs that make you glad," Judy will sing a
medley of captivating numbers about the joys, as well as heart rending
relationships, with different types of men. Her show is directed by
Vicky Stuart, a veteran performer and singer, and she will be accompanied
by Ralph Barnes on piano and Mark Wade on Bass. Cover is $12.00 plus
a $10 food/drink minimum.
Vocalist John De Palma
brings his new show, "Wouldn't It Be Good" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343
West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/).
He has just one show left, on Friday, April 25th at 6:30 pm. Director
is Karen Mack, with Michael Holland as musical director. On Monday,
the 31st, John received a BACK STAGE Bistro Award for Special Material
for his song (written with James Followell) "This Song is Mine." He
CD, of the same name, was nominated for a 2003 MAC AWARD as Best Recording.
For more information see http://www.johndepalma.net/.
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. 2003 MAC AWARD winner
(Stand-Up Comedy) 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/)
with just one remaining shows on Saturday, April 26th at 9:00 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.
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 her eagerly awaited new show, ANOTHER SPRING.
Ms. Dexter is joined by her musical director Ross Patterson. Remaining
show in this run is Saturday at 9:00 pm on April 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 includes songs by Randy Newman, Abbey Lincoln,
Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn, Michael Kamen, Vernon Duke and The Beatles.
2003 MAC AWARD nominee,
singer Pam Tate brings her all-new show "Something Wonderful" downtown
to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/)
with shows on Tuesdays, April 22nd & 29th at 7:00 pm. "Something Wonderful"
features such favorites as George & Ira Gershwin's "Our Love Is Here
To Stay," "All The Way" by Sammy Cahn and "Something Wonderful" by
Rodgers and Hammerstein as well as songs by contemporary songwriters
Lina Koutrakos, Sting and Tate. "Something Wonderful" is directed
by Erv Raible, with musical direction by Tedd Firth and Ritt Henn
on bass. There is a $15 music charge ($10 for MAC members) and a 2-drink
minimum. For more information, see http://www.pmate.com/.
Singer/ pianist/songwriter,
Robyn McCorquodale returns to DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
to present 2 more performances of "Up Ahead," on Mondays, May 12th
and June 16th, all shows at 7:00 pm. The show, "Up Ahead," features
a collection of songs comprising both classic standards and original
compositions, including a few selections from her award-winning debut
CD of the same name. Robyn will sing and play piano in her trio, with
John Benthal on guitar and Ritt Henn on bass. There is a $12 music
cover and $10 food/drink minimum. For more information, please see
http://www.robynsong.com/.
TAGLine Music (http://www.taglinemusic.com/)
has released it's first Cabaret CD, "Tom Grounds: Something That I
Wanted You To Know," now available. In this inventive CD, vocalist
Tom Grounds reflects upon past relationships and decisions. Overflowing
with humor, poignant moments and wonderful songs, Grounds shares his
experiences of making sense out of adolescence, falling in (and out
of) love, and unpacking ancient baggage. "Tom Grounds: Something That
I Wanted You To Know" is available at http://www.Amazon.com/
and http://www.CDBaby.com/.
Links to these sites are available on the TAGLine Music web site at
http://www.taglinemusic.com/.
The second project in the works is a holiday album due for the 2003
holidays.
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