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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
#030702 - MONDAY - Monday, July 7, 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 which includes the regular "Major Rooms"
and "Other 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 MID-WEEK issue, usually sent on Thursdays, will concentrate more
on news, breaking stories and notes and mini-reviews of shows seen.
A big thank you to all
who joined me at REGENTS (317 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-593-3091
- http://www.RegentsClub.com)
on my birthday, Sunday the 6th of July. A special thanks to manager
Kelly Briggs for the birthday cake, and to Karen Mack and Michael
Holland for the great little show. Karen & Michael will be performing
the latest version of their award-winning GASHOLE series at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
on Thursdays, July 24th & 31st at 7:00 pm - the show is titled "Gashole:
Summer Wind." The brunch show was again "sold out" - this club has
become the place to be - and be seen - on Sunday afternoons. The fabulous
Gini Dustin is here next Sunday, the 13th, followed by the lovely
Lucille Carr-Kaffashan on the 20th and the incredible Michael Vaccaro
on the 27th. Brunch starts at 12:30 pm and showtime is 2:00 pm.
After the show, my friend
Miguel and I went to MACY'S (they put on the great fireworks show
on the 4th, so I figured I owed them a visit) to get me a few new
festive summer shirts. My sister sends me a birthday check each year,
and she knows that my wardrobe always needs a little perking up in
July. Then, with temperatures in the 90s, I decided to head for home.
PIANO BAR TOUR POSTPONED
I had to postpone my annual
birthday piano-bar tour, because of the heat. But, since uber-diva
Karen Mason has decreed that I deserve a full month of birthday celebrating,
I will fulfil my obligation next cool evening or two we get - no rule
says I have to do it all in one night. I figure if I start out after
a 9:00 pm show somewhere, I can cover about three piano bars before
midnight. This way I can even visit some of the lesser-known nightspots.
(Celeste, resend me your schedule, please.) Stay tuned.
2003-2004 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
CONTINUES THROUGH JULY!
I hope you consider becoming
a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE this year. Our new membership year
began on July 6th for the 2003-2004 year. Over 150 folks have already
signed up for 2003-2004. You can join for just $20 (SILVER LEVEL),
or get special discounts and additional benefits with a $75 (GOLD)
donation (20% discount on banners, etc.), or become a sponsoring member
at higher levels.
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or else just send me a note at membership@svhamstra.com
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MY FRIENDS
IN THE BIG EASY
Harry Mayronne, producer
of "The Black & White Blues" at LE CHAT NOIR (715 St. Charles Avenue,
New Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812 - http://www.lechatnoir.citysearch.com/)
let me know that the show is still running on Monday nights and will
celebrate their first year's anniversary on Monday, July 28th. Written
by Harry Mayronne & Ricky Graham, its the musical revue about New
Orleans food, restaurants and celebrity chefs. And Harry has invited
me to fly down to see this Anniversary Performance. It is still within
the parameters of my birth month, and I hear that the place to really
"party on" is New Orleans! Alert the paramedics.
ANOTHER NEW SECTION IN THE
MONDAY NEWSLETTER
Since we will be issuing
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERSHIP CARDS which can be used for show
discounts where offered, any show (even if you don't run a banner)
that offers at least a $5 discount (can be 2 for 1, or 1/2 price)
to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members will be included in a special new
section the MONDAY issue of the newsletter. The shows offering discounts
may be grouped by venue to save space. Member Discount shows will
also be listed on the special MEMBER DEALS page - sorted by city.
To be eligible, you must
send me your flier and/or other promotional material showing the discount
offer. I will use that information for the website and newsletter
listing. Please confirm that you have sent me the material with an
e-mail reminder so I can watch for it.
Another deal: If you place
a banner ad on the website, and also offer a show discount to CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE members, you can take a 10% PayPal payment discount
instead of the current 5% on your banner ad payment, if the total
cost of your ad is over $100. This is in addition to any rebate or
discount you might be entitled to.
Be sure you check with
the venue where your show is being performed, to make sure that these
discounts are permitted.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOSH DODES!
To celebrate his July
birthday (he didn't send me the exact date), Josh Dodes is presenting
a series of solo shows at THE BITTER END (147 Bleecker Street, NYC
- 212-673-7030 - http://www.bitterend.com/)
to celebrate four artists who have had a huge impact on him. Each
show will be nothing but covers by that artist. There is a $5 cover.
The schedule is:
Wednesday, July 9th, 7:45
pm - Billy Joel Wednesday, July 16th, 8:45 pm - Marc Cohn Wednesday,
July 23rd, 7:45 pm - Bruce Hornsby Wednesday, July 30th, 7:45 pm -
Elton John
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THIS SUMMER?
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the ideal place to promote your show, why not consider the premier
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6,000 quality, cabaret-loving folks visit our website each day - and
they look at on average of 6 or 7 pages each. Banner ads are displayed
at random in two places on nearly all 2,500+ pages. This means your
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week!
In addition, those running
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ONLINE e-mail newsletter (current circulation nearly 2,500) as long
as the banner is running. With Cabaret Scenes Magazine doing another
"double issue" for August & September, a lot of folks have contacted
us looking for a place to advertise their summer shows.
You can run a banner for
2 weeks on CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for just $80 - in full color - with
a "live link" to your website, if applicable. That's before any member
rebates or discounts.
Plenty of BANNER AD spaces
on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website are currently available for
the months of July and August. Keep in mind, I 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.
NEW CABARET VENUE OPENS IN
AUSTRALIA!
THE VILLAGE THEATRE (Masthead
Way, Sanctuary Cove, Queensland, Australia - 07 5577 8999 - http://www.villagetheatre.com.au)
will begin presenting cabaret shows, with Kate Peters opening the
room on Friday, July 18th at 8:00 pm. Her show is "GOODNESS HAD NOTHIN'
TO DO WITH IT ... !" (The Life and Times of America's first blonde
bombshell - Mae West) with Craig Schneider on piano. On Saturday,
July 19th, also at 8:00 pm, "FROM TENTERFIELD TO RIO!" (The Peter
Allen Story) starring Craig Schneider and trio. (Craig won the Belvedere
Award at the Sydney Cabaret Convention in 2000). Call the club for
charges and other information.
A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS
REMEMBER: Each weekly
issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter includes a rundown
of all the banner advertisers on the website - and these items will
be repeated as long as the banner is running. There is a more complete
article on nearly all these items in the BREAKING NEWS section of
the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Vocalist, pianist and
composer Elizabeth Doyle returns to DAVENPORT'S Piano Bar & Cabaret
(1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/)
this July performing songs from her recent catalogue in "Have Fun
It's Later Than You Think." Selections include tunes with lyrics by
Owen Kalt, Mitch Coleman, Tim Pelton, D.C Anderson, Pam Peterson,
and Jon Steinhagen. Shows are Thursdays, July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th,
and 31st at 8:00 pm. Cover Charge: $15.00 ($12.00 on July 3rd). For
more information, see her new website at http://www.ElizabethDoyle.com/.
Jazz vocalist Mary Foster
Conklin returns with her quartet to DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West
46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
with CAUGHT IN THE TRANCE, a tribute to the late great singer, songwriter
and pianist Matt Dennis(1914-2002), in July for four nights, Wednesdays
and Thursdays, July 9th, 10th, 23rd & 24th - all shows are at 9:15
pm. Arrangements are by Jeffrey Klitz and John DiMartino, who will
also be at the piano as Music Director; other musicians include Martin
Wind on bass, Tony Romano on guitar and Ron Vincent and Joe Ascione
on drums. Cover charge is $15 with a $10 food/drink minimum.
Actress/Singer Eileen
Fulton will perform her new show at THE CABARET at Odette's (South
River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.odettes.com/
) for the 7th year on July 18th & 19th. She will be accompanied by
the Vincent Martucci Trio. There is a $22.50 cover charge and a $8
food/drink minimum. Recognized for originating her role as TV's first
vixen, Lisa, in the CBS-TV soap opera AS THE WORLD TURNS, Ms. Fulton
has received awards as "Best Performances by an Actress," "Favorite
Daytime Actress," "Readers Poll Best Actress," "Soap Opera Digest's
Editor's Award" and is a member of the Soap Opera Hall of Fame. Her
acting career has extended far beyond daytime TV, including lead roles
in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "The
Fantasticks" and more.
Clark Warren's newest
show "PERCHANCE TO THEME" runs for 3 Thursdays, July 10th, 17th &
24th at 7:00 pm at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC
- 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/),
his sixth return engagement. Pamela Palmieri will be his extra special
guest on the 17th and 24th. But to theme or not to theme, that is
the question. And it's one that Clark answers with accessible pop-jazz
style and originality with treats from the likes of Anthony Newley,
Stephen Sondheim, Phil Silvers, Irving Berlin, from Dave Frishberg
to Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields. For more details, see http://www.clarkwarren.com/.
Cabaret-jazz singer Shaynee
Rainbolt debuts her new show Hot Sunday Nights at THE PLUSH ROOM at
the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800
- http://www.plushroom.com/)
as part of the legendary club's Month of Sundays series on Sundays,
July 6th, 13th & 20th at 7:30 pm. She will be accompanied by the Ken
Muir trio. Cover charge is $20 with a 2-drink minimum. For more information
on Ms. Rainbolt, please visit her website at http://www.ShayneeRainbolt.com/.
Page Sampson brings her
new show "Braving the Elements" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
with 5 remaining shows on Wednesdays, July 9th & 16th at 7:00 pm,
and Saturday, July 12th at 5:30 pm and Tuesday, July 29th at 7:00
pm. Musical director is David Maiocco, with Skip Ward on bass. The
show is directed by Lina Koutrakos. For more http://www.pagesampson.com/.
There was a review of this show in last Thursday's issue of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
Baby Jane Dexter, force
of nature, continues for a fifth consecutive month on Saturdays in
July with her show ANOTHER SPRING (THEN & NOW) at the legendary THE
DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
). The eclectic new show includes songs by Randy Newman, Cole Porter,
Sammy Cahn, Michael Kamen, Vernon Duke and The Beatles. Performances
will continue on Saturdays at 9:00 pm on July 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th.
Ms. Dexter is joined by her musical director Ross Patterson. There
is a $15 music charge and a 2-drink minimum
GLAMA, 4-time MAC and
2-time BISTRO award winning singer/songwriter Rick Jensen returns
to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/)
in July with his show "While Love Holds On," featuring Steve Bargonetti
on guitar. The show features originals songs by Rick, as well as an
occasional guest artist to perform them. Shows on Mondays at 7:00
pm, July 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th. See http://www.rickejensen.com/
for more details.
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.
"Jamie deRoy & friends,"
which can be seen in NYC on Time Warner Channel 67 and RCN Channel
110 every other Tuesday, always features several Broadway, cabaret
& comedy performers. It airs next on Tuesday, July 15th at 8:00 pm.
The next show will feature an interview with and performance by songwriter
Julie Gold. The show is produced by Jamie deRoy & friends, inc. Director
is Barry Kleinbort. This show is taped and edited by Applause Video.
The show is also available on several other cable outlets around the
country - check your local listings. For more information, see http://www.jamiederoy.com/.
IN THE MAJOR ROOMS:
There may be a detailed
article on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
for many of these items.
THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM
(59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 ext. 171 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/)
- In an exclusive limited engagement, The Algonquin's Oak Room presents
vocalist Sandy Stewart and pianist Bill Charlap for ten consecutive
days - Monday June 30th through Wednesday July 9th. Shows are 9:00
pm weekdays and 9:00 and 11:30 pm Friday and Saturday. There is a
$50 cover charge for all shows and an option of a $20 minimum or $50
prix fixe dinner.
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East
76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
- The room will be dark for the summer, until September 16th.
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency
Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/)
- The room is dark for the summer.
JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette
Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200 - Box Office: 212-539-8778
- http://www.joespub.com/)
- Sundays, July 13th, 20th & 27th at 7:00 & 9:30 pm each night, Melba
Moore, who has embarked on yet another new adventure by releasing
her first ever Gospel recording. "I”m Still Here," written and produced
by Shirley Murdock and her husband Dale Degrot, and several top notch
songwriters promises to be worth the 10 year wait, and an awesome
musical testimony of her trials and triumphant return to the elite
inner circle of the artistic elements of this universe. $25 cover.
KING KONG ROOM at the
Supper Club (240 West 47th Street, NYC - 1-212-921-1940 - http://www.KingKongRoom.com/)
- Jim Caruso is hosting a new cabaret series here called "MONDAYS
AT 8:30." July 21st will be the night one of NY's favorite performers
takes the stage at King Kong Room. Steven Santoro is a wildly talented
blues-pop-jazz singer whom the London Times called, "uncontrivedly
hip, combining the improv imagination and rhythmic flexibility of
jazz with the emotional appeal of pop." $15 cover, $15 food/drink
minimum at 8:30 pm. For more information, see the Steven Santoro Website
at http://www.stevensantoro.com/index.htm/.
There will be a $25 cover, $15 food/drink minimum.
LE DOME at The Manor (111
Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360 - http://themanorrestaurant.com/)
- One of the stars of the award-winning off-Broadway show "Our Sinatra,"
Hilary Kole, will be appearing for one night only on Thursday, July
18th - showtime is 9:00 pm with dinner starting at 6:15 pm. Call the
club for charges.
THE BRADSTAN (Route 17B,
White Lake, NY - 845-583-4114 - http://bradstancountryhotel.com/)
- Next show in the 2003 cabaret schedule for the Nancy LaMott Room
is Sharon McKnight on Sunday, July 13th. All shows are Sunday nights
at 7:00 and 9:30 pm. Since many seats are already sold via subscription,
reservations are a must. Call the club for cover charge information.
DESISTO/STOCKBRIDGE CABARET
(Route 183, Stockbridge, MA - 413-298-4032) - This year's Cabaret
Summer Series, offering a mix of Broadway and cabaret stars continues
its season with Jeff Harnar, July 11th & 125th at 8:30 pm. Call the
club for cover charge information.
DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE
(20 Windsor Street, Rochester, NY - 585-325-4370 - http://www.downstairscabaret.com/)
- see the website or call for show information.
THE CABARET at Odette's
(South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.odettes.com/)
- On Friday, July 11th, Bluesy Woman Maci Miller is here with a bluesy
show highlighting some of the best blues women of the century and
Maci's own style of blues, accompanied by Maci's jazz trio: Noriko
on piano, Dave Shaike on bass, Art Lillard on the drums. Saturday
through Monday, July 12, 13 & 14th (Bastille Day) Odette's hosts a
yearly tradition: Elizabeth Hodes in her tribute to Edith Piaf
SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400
Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - http://www.scullersjazz.com/)
- see the website or call for show information.
LOU'S PLACE AT SHORAH'S
(27 Foster Street, Worcester, MA - 508-797-0007 - http://www.lousplacecabaret.com/)
- This week, the club presents Ida Zecco in ESTRO-GIN & TONIC, with
Jim Rice at the piano. Shows are Thursday through Sunday. Cost for
dinner and show is just $95 per couple, $48 single, (show only, $25),
with dinner at 7:30 and show at 9:00 pm (Sundays at 3:00, dinner at
1:30 pm).
TAVERN ON CAMAC (243 South
Camac Street, Philadelphia, PA - 215-662-0221) - Todd Waddington Productions
Presents, on Friday, July 11th, its Shannon Strodel SHANNON STRODEL
in her one woman show HARD DAYS NIGHT. Owen Robbins in on piano. On
Saturday the 12th, its Maureen Fogerty and Douglas Anderson in "Mo
Fo" with Jim Wade on piano. Call the club for showtimes and cover
charges.
BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin
Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - http://www.bluesalley.com/)
- Daria Matacia and her band "Angel and Aces" will appear here on
July 14th. Ruby Hayes will be performing Chicago/New Orleans style
blues at the club on the 24th. There are two shows nightly at 8:00
and 10:00 pm.
THE BIRCHMERE (3701 Mount
Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA - 703-573-7500 - http://www.birchmere.com/)
- see the website or call for show information.
CORCORAN GALLERY (500
17th Street NW, Washington, DC - 202-639-1774 - http://www.corcoran.org/)
- Joseph Perna is back with a new show titled "But Alive!" The grand
unveiling will occur at the Frances and Armand Hammer Auditorium on
July 23rd at 7:00 pm. The program features songs by Kander and Ebb,
Harry Warren, Kurt Weill, and others. Tickets are $12.00 for Corcoran
Members and $16.00 for the general public.
WOLF TRAP (1645 Trap Road,
Vienna, VA - 703-218-6500 - http://www.wolftrap.org/)
- One of Broadway's most dazzling talents, Kristen Chenoweth will
be appearing with Marvin Hamlisch and The National Symphony Orchestra
Pops on July 12th at 8:15 pm. The evening is called Broadway and Beyond
and features beloved music theatre classics and then some. Tickets
range for $16 - $34.
LIBBY'S CABARET (3401
Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA - 404-237-1943 - http://www.libbyscabaret.com/)
- Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of "Tan Shoes & Pink Shoelaces"
starring Patrick Cucarro, Tom Edwards, Wendy Melkonian and Libby Whittemore
(3 of the 4 original cast members). Thursdays through Sundays, through
August 2nd. Call the club for exact 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)
- KT Sullivan is here for the second of two weekends, July 11th &
12th. 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/)
- "The Black & White Blues" continues on 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! Showtime is 7:30 pm - $21 plus minimum.
DAVENPORT'S (1383 North
Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/)
- Michael Whelan and the Bradley Williams Trio take a cool dip into
the Great American Songbook, with swinging standards as never heard
before. Saturdays, July 19th & 26th at 8:00 pm. Cover Charge: $20.00.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
of Northern Illinois.
STACKNER CABARET (108
East Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI - 414-224-9490 - http://www.milwaukeerep.com/).
Featured next in Stepping Out Productions' 3rd Annual CABARET ARTIST
SERIES on July 11th & 12th will be "Across A Crowded Room - The Music
of Richard Rodgers" featuring Chicago cabaret stars Joan Curto, Cory
Jamison and Tom Michael. The show pays homage to the immense contribution
Richard Rodgers compositions made to American Popular Music. Shows
are Fridays at 8:00 pm and Saturdays at 6:00 & 9:00 pm. Tickets are
$35 - full 4-show series $110. Cash bar service will be available
30 minutes prior to and during each performance.
OVATIONS (2536 Times Boulevard,
Suite B, Houston, TX - 713-524-6706 - http://www.ovationsnightclub.com/)
- Jonathan McVay, Bethany Daniels, Terry Jones and Deborah Boily in
"Jacques Brel is Alive and Living in Paris" July 11th, 18th & 19th
at 8:00 pm. Ticket Info 713-524-6706.
DOLLY'S PALM SPRINGS (CURRENTLY
RELOCATING TO NEW SPACE hopefully reopening in July - see http://www.dollyspalmsprings.com/
for information).
THE THEATRE AT BOSTON
COURT (70 North Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA - 626-683-6883) - Cabaret
musical comedy favorite Cindy Benson is here on Friday & Saturday,
July 11th & 12th at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $20.
FEINSTEIN'S at the CINEGRILL
at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood,
CA - 323-466-7000 - http://www.hollywoodroosevelt.com/)
- Peisha McPhee is appearing here in her show "Much Ado About Sondheim"
on Mondays in July at 8:30 pm, with Mel Dangcil as musical director.
$20 cover, $15 food/drink minimum.
THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa
Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) - Spend "AN EVENING
OF BABBIE GREEN WITH JOHN BOSWELL" on Friday & Saturday, July 18th
and 19th at 9:00 pm. (Dinner from 7:00 pm). Music Charge is $20 with
a 2-drink minimum.
MASQUER'S CABARET (8334
West 3rd Street, West Hollywood, CA - 323-653-4848 - http://www.masquerscabaret.com/)
- Call the club for information on schedule, showtime and charges.
ORIGINAL JOE'S CABARET
(144 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-775-5146) - Call the club
for information on schedule, showtime and charges.
THE PLUSH ROOM at the
York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 -
http://www.plushroom.com/)
- "Jazz in July," a series of jazz artists, supported by an all-star
band with Doug Carn (Piano), Babatunde Lea (Drums Percussion), Phil
Ranelin (Jazz trombone), Bootza (Bass), Dawan Muhammad (Sax), Jeff
Chambers (Bass), Geoff Brenner (Bass) and also, during the series
special guest appearance by Denise Perrier, Billy Paul (Singer/Jazz
Legend). Monday & Tuesday, July 7th & 8th, 8:00 pm - Jimmy McGriff.
Wednesday through Sunday, July 9th through 13th, 8:00 pm (second show
at 10:30 pm on Saturday, Sunday show at 3:00 pm) - Freddie Hubbard.
$35 plus a 2-drink minimum. Jazz vocalist Shaynee Rainbolt is also
here in "Hot Sunday Nights" on Sundays, July 13th & 20th at 7:30 pm.
JERMYN STREET THEATRE
(16B Jermyn Street, Piccadilly, London - 020 72872875 - http://www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk/)
- "Sex, Love & Retro-Femininity" featuring Holly Penfield, directed
by Tim McArthur with Musical Director Nick Williamson is a whirlwind
tour of everything about being a woman and more. July 10th, 11th,
17th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd, 26th & 31st, and August 1st, all shows at
8:00 pm.
PIZZA ON THE PARK (11
Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, London - 020-7235-5273 - http://www.pizzaonthepark.com/)
- Call the club for information on schedule, showtime and charges.
CABARET HEADLINERS at
the National Press Club (16 National Circuit, Barton ACT, AUS - 6273
3644 - http://www.npc.org.au/cabaret.htm)
- Spend an evening with Janet Seidel in "Doris and Me" Saturdays July
19th & 25th. Ticket price includes a superb three course meal for
$55 (members), $65 Guests.
CHAPEL OFF CHAPEL (12
Little Chapel Street, Prahran, Melbourne, AUS - Bookings 03-8290-7011)
- Direct from New York, internationally acclaimed cabaret artist and
concert pianist Steve Ross performs for two nights only in a program
of favorites from Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Rodgers & Hart and
Noel Coward. Following seasons in Sydney and Canberra, Mr. Ross will
cast his very special spell over those people lucky enough to be part
of the audiences on Wednesday & Thursday, July 9th & 10th at 8:00
pm. Tickets: $32/$28. Then on Saturday, July 12th, Fresh from their
New York Cabaret Debut at Don”t Tell Mama and sell-out shows for the
State Opera of South Australia and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival,
Patrick Lim & Anthony Hunt deliver the old razzle-dazzle with youthful
charm and finesse with "A Couple of Swells." Enjoy Fred Astaire, Stephen
Sondheim, their own parodies and musical arrangements, and contemporary
cabaret songs from their New York travels!
KABARETT JUNCTION (139
Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, Sydney, AU - 1300 136 166 - http://www.showtune.com.au/)
- July 11th, 12th & 14th, Toni Lamond in "STILL FULL OF LIFE." The
show is a fast paced, eclectic combination of music, laughter and
pathos. With Ron Creager on piano.
STABLES THEATRE (10 Nimrod
Street, Kings Cross, Sydney - Tel: 9250-7799) - "MufTee" continues,
hosted by Hayden Tee. There are two shows per week, on Fridays & Saturdays,
at 11:00 pm, costing $15 per ticket. Hayden's special guests this
weekend are Natalie Gamsu and Jason Langley.
STAR PERFORMERS IN OTHER ROOMS
Here are some top-notch
shows by top-class performers not necessarily presented in the major
rooms (where the performer is booked for a set fee, rather than a
portion of the cover). This is your chance to see performances of
some of cabaret's best at popular prices.
Baby Jane Dexter is currently
appearing at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC
- 212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
every Saturday in July at 9:00 pm. Ms. Dexter is joined by her musical
director Ross Patterson. There is a $15 music charge and a 2-drink
minimum.
Audrey Lavine & Scott
Coulter, both southern-born singers, invite audiences to join them
on a musical journey home in "Goin' Home," at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE
(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
on Thursdays, July 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st at 7:00 pm. Musical director
is Ross Patterson. There is a $15 cover charge, 2-drink minimum.
BJ Crosby, Tony nominee
from SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, appears as part of the DOWNTOWN REVIVALS series
at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/)
on Sunday, July 13th at 7:00 pm. $12 cover, 2-drink minimum.
Mark Nadler also appears
as part of the DOWNTOWN REVIVALS series at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE
(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
on Sunday, July 27th at 7:00 pm in his acclaimed show, Tschaikowsky
(and Other Russians), with an added show at 9:30 pm. $12 cover, 2-drink
minimum.
Blossom Dearie continues
for one of the longest runs in cabaret history at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT
ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/).
Her schedule varies, so check the website for exact dates and times.
We'll be adding more to
this set of listing in the weeks to come.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO PHILIS
RASKIND!
Philis Raskind has produced
and directed a rave reviewed show entitled "Smoke and Mirrors" at
THE COMMUNITY THEATRE (Cherry Grove, Fire Island, NY). Area singers
appearing include Jon Andersson, John De Marco, Jay Rogers, Marieann
Meringolo and Carolyn Montgomery.
SAVE THE DATES! FUTURE MAJOR
CABARET EVENTS
For the first time ever,
the Hamptons will celebrate the Great American Popular Song when the
Mabel Mercer Foundation and Guild Hall join forces to produce the
Hamptons Cabaret Convention on July 18th, 19th & 20th at the JOHN
DREW THEATER (East Hampton, NY - 631-324-4050). Twelve different singers
will take the stage at 8 o'clock on those evenings to salute the music
and lyrics that continue to enrich all our lives. The Mabel Mercer
Foundation Cabaret Convention is part of Guild Hall's "American Originals
Summer Season 2003." All tickets are available exclusively at the
John Drew box office. Prices range from $100 (prime orchestra seating,
plus garden reception with the artists) to $75 (box seats), $40 (remainder
of the orchestra) and $25 (balcony).
THE RICHMOND/ERMET AIDS
FOUNDATION is proud to present HELP IS ON THE WAY IX - RED HOT BROADWAY
- Northern California's Largest Annual AIDS Benefit Concert - Benefitting
5 Bay Area AIDS Service Agencies, on Monday, July 28th at THE PALACE
OF FINE ARTS THEATER (3301 Lyon Street in San Francisco, CA - 415-273-1620
- http://www.helpisontheway.org/).
Pre-show Gala reception & extensive Silent Auction take place from
5:30 to 7:30 pm, featuring complimentary martini bars, wines & hors
d'oeuvres. Performance is at 8:00 pm. Post-show Dessert & Wine Party
with the cast from 10:15 to 11:45 pm. Tickets $150 and up. Tickets
for the performance only are $50 and $ 75. Doors open for the general
public at 7:30 pm. The star studded line up for this year's gala features
stars from Broadway, Film, TV and the Recording Industry. There is
a more complete article with cast listing in the "Breaking News" section
of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
The next "Timeless Divas"
won't be held until Sunday, September 14th, but it would be a good
idea to mark you calendars now. ShaRell Productions (Sandi Durell
- Producer, Shari Upbin - Director) have announced that this show
will feature MALE TIMELESS DIVAS - performers over 40 in cabaret,
theater or songwriting. Scheduled to co-hosts for the evening are
the legendary Tony Randall and Ben Vereen. An all star cast will include
Julius LaRosa, Seth Rudetsky, Steven Lutvak, Ken Prymus and many others.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights
aids. See http://www.durellproductions.com/sharell
for more information.
The 14th ANNUAL NYC CABARET
CONVENTION will be held this fall from October 20th through 26th,
2003. Full information and a ticket order form can be found at http://www.mabelmercer.org/cabcon.htm.
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 BENEFIT CONCERT
of THE LAURIE STRAUSS LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION (http://www.lslf.org/)
will be held at CARNEGIE HALL (154 West 57th Street, NYC - CarnegieCharge
1-212-247-7800) on Monday, November 3rd. The event will be called
"Reach for Tomorrow."
COMING NEXT ISSUE
We will be sending out
the MID-WEEK issue in a few days which will include reports/reviews
on shows seen, as well as more news items, more cabaret listings and
a rundown of new BREAKING NEWS items added to the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
since the last mid-week issue. Stay tuned - we just passed the 2500-page
mark on the website and keeps growing, and growing, and growing. We
are very close to reaching 2,500 subscribers for the newsletter as
well!
I have had a really busy
weekend - right here in my cool apartment - updating my website with
the new updated computer programs purchased with some of the funds
sent by several very generous contributors to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
You may not notice the changes right away, but these powerful new
programs will make by job just a bit easier, and the website more
dynamic and powerful. I hope to get everything updated before the
end of summer - with over 2,500 pages to "re-compile" it will be a
busy few months. Please let me know if you find any "missing links"
since just about every page is getting a new URL.
Also, don't forget to
renew your CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE membership if you have a CD Sale
page for the 2002-2003 membership year. These pages will totally expire
at the end of July, so if you want to continue to offer your CD via
the website, I need your renewal before July 31st. A simple $20 SILVER
membership is all that is needed - you can upgrade your membership
to a higher level any time you wish, or use your $20 towards a banner
ad, so it is practically free!
I am going to close off
now, catch a short nap, and then head into town to pick up my mail
and catch Rick Jensen's new show at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61
Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
at 7:00 pm, and if the hot weather doesn't get to me, I'll hand around
for Richard Skipper's "An Evening With Carol Channing" in the same
room at 9:00 pm. Richard's guests are MariEileen O'Brien and Cydney
Halpin.
And that is just about
the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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