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CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE #030703 - MONDAY - Monday, July 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 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.
I arrived
home on Friday with some new toys - I attended the MACWORLD event
and purchased a new external hard drive, 256K more memory and some
books on the new software updates I purchased last week. Then I spent
Saturday & Sunday organizing my current computer drive to facilitate
the changes, and as soon as this newsletter goes out, I will begin
hooking things up and installing new software. Hopefully, by the time
the Thursday issue goes out, I will have my new spell-checker "trained."
The company that created my current spell checker closed shop about
a month ago - before they could develop an upgrade to run on the new
MAC Jaguar operating system.
The new software,
more memory, new hard drive and Jaguar operating system will enable
me to do many new and wonderful internet things. My little brain is
so full of ideas, I hardly know where to start! Video and audio streaming
is much simpler than before, and perhaps we will be offering video
clips from shows seen (once I purchase a video camera), audio clips
from my CD collection (perhaps featuring a new CD each week) and even
audio clips on the members CD pages so you can sample before purchase.
But all of this will require upgrading my web account once more -
and that will cost more - which brings us to the next item:
2003-2004 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
(con't)
Do you find
these messages and the information and news on the website of value
to you? Then I hope you will consider becoming a member of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE this year, since I depend on your membership donations
and banner ads to make this service possible. Our new membership year
began on July 6th for the 2003-2004 year. Nearly 200 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.
For information
on becoming a contributing member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, check
at http://svhamstra.com/Membership.shtml
or else just send me a note at with the single word "membership" in
the subject line, and I'll send all the details. You can even send
your donation by credit card via PayPal - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/PayPalPayment.shtml
- if you make your donation by check, please make the check payable
simply to Stu Hamstra and send to 676A Ninth Avenue #120, New York,
NY 10036.
Tomorrow
we will begin mailing CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERSHIP CARDS to all
2003-2004 Members, which can be used for show discounts where offered.
I don't have all brand new members completely loaded in my database,
and I am missing a few addresses, but I want to get at least half
the card out tomorrow. I made a goof on the card I sent to the printer,
so you will be receiving a temporary card to start, with the color
cards sent as soon as they arrive. We will also be sending out the
first of the cabaret CDs this week - my postage scale finally arrived
- to GOLD members and above.
EILEEN FULTON FIRST TO ANNOUNCE
BOOKING AT MAMA ROSE'S
Eileen Fulton
is the first of the cabaret stars to announce her booking at MAMA
ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC). She will be presenting her Annual
Christmas Show at this soon-to-be opened cabaret venue with dates
on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 12th, 13th & 14th. The new
phone hasn't been hooked up yet, and there is no one there to take
reservations quite yet, but Fulton fans might want to mark their calendars.
Lennie Watts, who is booking this new Eastside club reports that work
continues (there was a delay so that the crew could work on the newly
opened third cabaret space uptown at DON'T TELL MAMA), but shows are
being booked for September, with a grand-opening show still planned
for mid or late August. If you are interested in booking your show
in this space this fall, several dates are still open - write to Lennie
at bookingmamaroses@aol.com.
By the way, Eileen has a show at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
to celebrate her birthday September 12th & 19th.
DYNAMIC DUO ANNOUNCE CABARET
CD SERIES
On Sunday,
August 3rd at 7:00 pm TheaterMania.com's Barbara & Scott Siegel will
present the opening night of a series saluting "The Best Cabaret CD's
of Our Time" at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797).
On the first Sunday night of every month, Barbara & Scott will choose
two CDs and will host a celebration in honor of the artists who created
them. During the course of each evening the artists will also display
why they were chosen as each of them performs as many as six songs
of their choice. In addition, the selected CDs will be played throughout
the night and featured on the restaurant's sound system for the rest
of the month. The first two picks chosen for the opening show are
"Put a Little Love in Your Mouth: The Songs of Amanda Green" (Hook
Records) and "Steven Lutvak: The Time it Takes" (Pemaco RD Records).
There is no cover, no minimum - reservations strongly advised.
LIVE CD RECORDING EVENT IN
CHICAGO
Lampkin Music
Group will present Alexandra Billings in "The Story Goes On," a live
CD recording event, on Thursday & Friday, August 28th & 29th, at 8:00
pm at THE THEATER BUILDING (1225 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL
- 773-374-5252). Tickets are $20.00. Songs include: The title song,
"The Music That Makes Me Dance," "Rose's Turn," "Angels, Punks and
Raging Queens," and "Bill," written especially for Ms. Billings by
Michael Thomas, creator of the hit comedy farce "Hamlet - The Musical."
The show is directed by Stephen Rader, with musical direction by Russ
Long.
HOTLINE MEMBERS GET CABARET
DISCOUNTS!
Your membership
takes on extra value this year, since you can use the card for discounts
on select shows around the country. And ant show that offers a discount
(can be 2 for 1, or 1/2 price or $5 off cover) to CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE members will now be included in a special new section the MONDAY
issue of the newsletter and are also listed on the special MEMBER
DEALS page in the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/MembersOnly.shtml).
To be eligible
for a listing in this section and on the website, 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. Be sure you check with the
venue where your show is being performed, to make sure that these
discounts are permitted.
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.
BANNER SPACES AVAILABLE
Plenty of
BANNER AD spaces on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website are currently
available for the month of August, but we are getting a lot of orders
for September & October. 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. Banner ads are displayed at random in two places
on nearly all 2,500+ pages. This means your ad could be seen as many
as 3,000 times each day, 21,000 times each week! 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. In addition, those running banners
get mentioned every week in the MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
e-mail newsletter (current circulation nearly 2,500) as long as the
banner is running.
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.
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/).
Three-time
MAC nominated, Bistro Award Winning ("The Flip Side of Neil Sedaka"),
singer/comic Rick Skye is bringing his hit show, "A Slice O' Minnelli"
to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
) for two performances, on Wednesdays, August 6th & 13th at 7:00 pm.
His longtime musical partner in crime, Ricky Ritzel will be at the
baby grand. There is a $10 cover and a 2-drink minimum. 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 remake of the movie of "Sunset
Boulevard" and a tribute to one(!) of her famous parents. The show
includes tons of special material and enough sequins to float the
Titanic.
After a previously
sold out engagement, handsome baritone Richard Costa is back at DANNY'S
SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
) with two encore performances of his acclaimed show "Pure Imagination."
Shows are on July 30th at 7:00 pm and August 13th at 9:15 pm. Musical
director is Steven Ray Watkins. There is a $15.00 cover plus a $10
food/drink minimum.
John Wallowitch
has returned to DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC -
212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com)
for a 7-week run, on various dates. Remaining shows are Saturdays,
July 26th & August 2nd at 9:30 pm, Fridays, August 8th & 15th at 7:00
pm, and Saturdays, August 23rd and 30th at 9:30 pm. There is a $25
cover and a $15 food-drink minimum. Pre-show dining applies to the
minimum, and a dinner/show package is available for $54.50. The evening
of song will feature John's own songs, both heartfelt and hilarious,
from his hit show "Wallowitchery" which recently played at the LUCILLE
LORTEL Theater in Greenwich Village. Mr. Wallowitch is currently recording
a CD with Lynn Lobban.
"Timeless
Divas," produced by ShaRell Productions (Sandi Durell - Producer,
Shari Upbin - Director), continues it's successful series on Sunday,
September 14th, 7:30 pm, moving for this date to THE YORK THEATRE
at Saint Peter's Church (619 Lexington Avenue, NYC, Entrance on 54th
- 212-935-5820 ext. 25 - http://www.yorktheatre.org/)
with the other gender - Male DivOs, the magnificent men over 40 in
cabaret, theater and songwriting!
Co-Hosts
are Tony Randall & Ben Vereen. Featured performers at this time include:
David Friedman, Eric Michael Gillett, Mark Nadler, Ken Prymus, Steven
Lutvak, Maltby & Shire, Phillip Officer, Seth Rudetsky, Sal Viviano,
John De Marco, John Wallowitch. Special Guest Artist: Julius LaRosa
& more surprises. Ed Alstrom, musical director of the Off Broadway
hit "Mammas & the Papas" will Musical Direct the show. The charity
benefiting from this evening's event is BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS
AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/).
Ticket Price: $45.00 includes pre-performance cocktail party. Early
reservations are suggested as always ! Please call the ShaRell Productions
Hotline at 212-615-6966.
Vocalist,
pianist and composer Elizabeth Doyle returns to DAVENPORT'S 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.
Remaining shows are Thursdays, July 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 with just two shows left,
Wednesday and Thursday, July 23rd & 24th - both 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.
Clark Warren's
newest show "PERCHANCE TO THEME" runs for one more Thursday, July
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. 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/.
Page Sampson
continues 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 one remaining show, on 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/.
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, with one remaining show on
July 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. Remaining shows are on Mondays
at 7:00 pm, July 21st & 28th. His special guest is Anne Steele. 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/.
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 29th at
8:00 pm. 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.
NEW YORK CITY
THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM
(59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 ext. 171 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/)
- The room has no announced shows on its schedule.
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/)
- Sunday, July 27th at 7:00 & 9:30 pm, 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." Tonight, Monday, July 21st they will present one of NY's
favorite performers. Steven Santoro is a wildly talented blues-pop-jazz
singer. $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.
NEW JERSEY - PENNSYLVANIA
- WASHINGTON D.C.
LE DOME at The Manor (111
Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360 - http:/themanorrestaurant.com/)
- Julius La Rosa is here on Thursday, August 14th with his show "Speaking
of Lyrics." Showtime is 9:00 pm with dinner starting at 6:15 pm. Call
the club for charges.
THE CABARET
at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.odettes.com/)
- The marvelous Julie Wilson is appearing at THE CABARET at Odette's
(South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.odettes.com/)
this weekend on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 25th, 26th & 27th.
Call the club for show times and cover charge information.
TAVERN ON
CAMAC (243 South Camac Street, Philadelphia, PA - 215-662-0221) -
Call the club for information on schedule, showtime and charges.
BLUES ALLEY
(1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - http://www.bluesalley.com/)
- Blues Angel Ruby Hayes will be performing Chicago/New Orleans style
blues at the club on Thursday, July 24th. There are two shows nightly
at 8:00 & 10:00 pm.
THE BIRCHMERE
(3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA - 703-573-7500 - http://www.birchmere.com/)
- Call the club for information on schedule, showtime and charges.
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 this
Wednesday, 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/)
- Call the club for information on schedule, showtime and charges.
UPSTATE NEW YORK & NEW ENGLAND
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 Karen Mason on Sunday, July 27th. 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 Karen Mason, July 25th at 8:30 pm & 26th
at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Call the club for cover charge information.
DOWNSTAIRS
CABARET THEATRE (20 Windsor Street, Rochester, NY - 585-325-4370 -
http://www.downstairscabaret.com/)
- see their website or call for show information.
WESTHAMPTON
BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (76 Main Street, WestHampton Beach, NY
- 631-288-1500 - http://www.whbpac.org/)
- Karen Akers, one of America's most arresting and successful concert
and cabaret stars, will appear, for one night only, in concert performing
her acclaimed show "THEATRE SONGS." Karen makes her WHBPAC debut,
for one night only, Saturday, July 26th at 8:30 pm. With Music Direction
by Don Rebic, the show is a program by such theatre composers as Stephen
Sondheim, Richard Maltby & David Shire, Marvin Hamlisch and Maury
Yeston among others. Ticket prices are $50, $40, and $30.
THE INN ON
NEWFOUND LAKE (1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, NH - 603-744-9111
- http://www.newfoundlake.com/)
- Sarah deLima is here with IT'S BETTER WHEN YOU'RE BRITISH on Saturday
night, July 26th. Dinner show tickets are $50.00 per person tax and
tip included. Show only tickets are $25.00 with a 2-drink minimum.
LOU'S PLACE
AT SHORAH'S (27 Foster Street, Worcester, MA - 508-797-0007 - http://www.lousplacecabaret.com)
- Outstanding Cabaret Debut and 2003 MAC Award Winner Julie Reyburn
brings her love for the American Songbook Thursday through Sunday,
July 24th through 27th. This wonderful talent has come along way from
her Massachusetts roots to a nationally acclaimed cabaret artist.
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).
REGATTABAR
in the Charles Hotel (One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-876-777)
- Ivan Lins appears here with his septet on Friday & Saturday, July
25th & 26th with shows at 7:30 & 10:00 pm. Brazilian singer / keyboardist
/ composer Lins may not be a household name in the US, but with the
exception of Jobim, no Brazilian singer/composer is regarded with
more respect and admiration in his homeland. Call the club for cover
charge information.
SCULLERS
JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - http://www.scullersjazz.com/)
- The Yellowjackets will be debuting their first new studio recording
in five years titled "Time Squared" on Heads Up Records on Friday
& Saturday, July 25th & 26th at 8:00 pm. This trail blazing group
features Russell Ferrante, Jimmy Haslip, Bob Minzter and Marcus Baylor.
Ticket only: $18, and Dinner/Show: $53.
TATNUCK BOOKSELLER
(335 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA - 508-756-7644) - Tatnuck Bookseller
and Blue Pumpkin Productions have joined in a new cooperative venture
- Cafe Kabaret, a vaudeville cabaret revue on three Tuesdays in August,
the 12th, 19th, and 26th. Dinner seating is at 6:15 pm. The vaudeville
cabaret begins at 7:30 pm. Pricing for the package of dinner plus
show: $36 per person. Since seating is limited, early reservations
are suggested.
ATLANTA - FLORIDA - LOUISIANA
- TEXAS
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)
- Charlie Cochran is here Friday & Saturday, July 25th & 26th. Call
the club for exact 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 every Monday, and will celebrate
its First Anniversary of performances on July 28th. 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.
OVATIONS
(2536 Times Boulevard, Suite B, Houston, TX - 713-524-6706 - http://www.ovationsnightclub.com/)
- The room has no announced shows on its schedule.
CHICAGO - MIDWEST
AMERICAN
THEATER COMPANY (1909 West Byron Street, Chicago, IL - 773-929-1031
- http://atcweb.org/)
- On Monday, July 28th at 8:00 pm, ATC continues its popular CabarATC
series with "ALL THAT sexy jazzy CABARET," a tribute to acclaimed
songwriting team John Kander and Fred Ebb. This one-night-only event
will be directed by ATC ensemble member Suzanne Petri with ATC ensemble
members Editha Rosario, Ed Kross, John Mohrlein, Dawn Bach, Andrew
Micheli and Suzanne Petri plus Bob Breuler, Nikkieli Demone, Laurie
Savin and Anthony Wills, Jr. Musical Director is Brian Russell and
writers are Andrew Micheli and Bob Breuler. $20.
DAVENPORT'S
(1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/)
- Pianist, singer and songwriter Lisa Lauren brings her self-titled
show here for one-night-only, Friday, July 25th at 10:30 pm. Lauren's
song selection mixes both originals and covers, bringing her own unique
neo-jazzy-pop style to the stage. She will be accompanied by her band:
Neal Alger on guitar, Jim Gailloreto on saxophone, Geoff Lowe on bass,
and Jeff Thomas on drums. Cover Charge: $15.00
GENTRY ON
STATE (440 North State Street, Chicago, IL - 312-836-0933 - http://www.gentryofchicago.com/)
will hold their 3rd Annual Christmas in July celebration the entire
night of Friday, July 25th (the main event drive will occur from 5:00
to 9:00 pm )to raise funds for one of the most amazing theater organizations
in Chicago as well as the world. HealthWorks Theatre's executive director,
Stephen Rader has made a public plea for monetary support in light
of the recent budget cuts issued to Chicago-area schools as well as
the general economic situation.
HealthWorks
Theatre is a touring theatre company providing young people with information
on HIV/AIDS and violence prevention through innovative, award-winning
plays. They entertain young people while serious issues of HIV prevention,
violence prevention, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, self-esteem
and diversity are presented. For more information on the event, see
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STACKNER
CABARET (108 East Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI - 414-224-9490 - http://www.milwaukeerep.com/)
- The #2 vote getter in last summer's audience poll, "Judy Garland
Live!" starring Tommy Femia, an unprecedented 5-time MAC Award winner
for Outstanding Impersonation. Tommy has performed as Judy on national
television, Off-Broadway, and at clubs, casinos and events around
the world. Mr. Femia will be performing August 1st & 2nd. See http://www.arcfile.com/sop/
for more information. 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.
THE GOLDEN
MAST INN ((W349 N5253 Lacy's Lane, Okauchee, WI. 53069 - 262-567-7047)
- This lovely inn on Okauchee Lake in Milwaukee's scenic Lake Country
presents Milwaukee/Chicago singer and pianist Carolyn Wehner from
6:30 until 10:30 pm on Saturday evening, July 26th. For more information,
see http://www.pianistvocalist.com/.
WESTERN STATES
DOLLY'S PALM
SPRINGS (CURRENTLY RELOCATING TO NEW SPACE hopefully reopening in
July - see http://www.dollyspalmsprings.com/
for information).
THE ENGLANDER
PUB (101 Parrott Street, San Leandro, CA - 510-357-3571 - http://www.englanderpub.com/)
- ReelCom Entertainment presents a new show called "Las Vegas Nights!"
beginning July 17th and running on Thursday evenings. Featured during
the cabaret show are cruise ship singing comedian Tom Patrick, The
World's Greatest Hypnotist Dave Hill and Dinner Theater performer
and Keyboardist Lynda Noble from Washington DC, as well as other guest
stars. A special dinner show package is available beginning at 7:00
pm with an 8:00 pm curtain time. The show runs approximating two and
a half hours. The dinner show package is $30 per person (show only
$15).
THE THEATRE
AT BOSTON COURT (70 North Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA - 626-683-6883)
- Anne Kerry Ford will be here on Friday & Saturday, July 25th & 26th.
Showtime is 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. Sandra Bernhard is here, Tuesday
through Saturday. Call the club for showtimes and charges.
THE GARDENIA
(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) -
Call the club for information on schedule, showtime and charges.
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.
ODC THEATER
(3153 17th Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-863-9834 - http://www.odctheater.org/)
- On Wednesday July 23rd, at 7:00 & 9:00 pm, ODC present's "Summer
Songbirds - An Evening of Cabaret" featuring The Kitchenettes, Terese
Genecco, Karen Hall and The Aquanettas with pianist Barry Lloyd. Take
one quartet of alluring, acapella mermaids, add one hot trio that
out sings and out swings the Andrew Sisters, and top it all off with
two stunning solo divas, and you've got a marvelous show! Tickets:
$15.
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/)
- The "Jazz in July" serie continues, with Sylvia Droste on Monday,
the 21st, Hilton Ruiz on Tuesday through Thursday, July 22nd through
24th, and Freddy Cole on Friday through Sunday, July 25th through
27th. Showtimes and charges vary from day to day, so call the club
for details. Christiane Noll performs on Sunday the 27th at 8:00 pm.
JAZZ ALLEY
(2033 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA - 206-441-9729 - http://www.jazzalley.com/)
- Peter Cincotti, the top selling 20-year-old Concord Records pop/jazz
recording artist, returns to Seattle for one week only August 26th
through 31st. Peter, on piano and vocals, will lead his quartet, which
includes bassist Barak Mori, drummer Mark McLean, and tenor saxophonist
Scott Kreitzer. Showtimes are Tuesday & Wednesday at 8:00 pm, Thursday
through Saturday at 8:00 & 10:00 pm and Sunday at 6:30 pm.
AUSTRALIA
CABARET HEADLINERS
at the National Press Club (16 National Circuit, Barton ACT, AU -
6273 3644 - http://www.npc.org.au/cabaret.htm)
- Spend an evening with Janet Seidel in "Doris and Me" Saturday, July
25th. Ticket price includes a superb three course meal for $55 (members),
$65 Guests. The doors open at 6.00 pm for drinks and food. Dinner
will be available (optional) and the club will also be serving Mediterranean
and Oriental Sharing Platters and Bar Snacks. The Cabaret show starts
at 8:00 pm.
CHAPEL OFF
CHAPEL (12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran, Melbourne, AU - Bookings
03-8290-7011) - Call the club for information on schedule, showtime
and charges.
KABARETT
JUNCTION (139 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, Sydney, AU - 1300 136
166 - http://www.showtune.com.au/)
- July 25th & 26th, AN EVENING OF JAZZ WITH SCOTT JENKINS. After serving
his apprenticeship in the UK with renowned jazz artists Ian Shaw and
Claire Martin, Scott is now establishing himself in Australia with
a collection of traditional standards and some modern jazz tunes,
such as "Old Devil Moon," "Born to be Blue," "In a New York Minute,"
"Stormy Weather," "Angel Eyes," "My Foolish Heart," and "Fly Me To
The Moon." Scott will be accompanied by piano and bass. Call the club
for information on showtime and charges.
OZCAT@ Red's
(Rydges Carlton, 701 Swanston Street, Carlton, AU - 03 9347 7811 -
http://ozcat.com/) -
Legendary singer Penny Dyer, along with Luke Howard (Keyboards), Craig
Newman (Bass) and Peter Blick (Drums) is here on Saturday, July 26th
at 9:00 pm (dinner served at 8:00 pm). Ms. Dyer is accomplished in
all genres of Jazz. Latin, R & B, Folk and Soul. This versatility
has made her one of the most sought after session singers in the industry.
Dinner Combo (2-course meal plus show) only $35.
STABLES THEATRE
(10 Nimrod Street, Kings Cross, Sydney, AU - 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.
THE VILLAGE
THEATRE (Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove, Queensland, AU - 07 5577 8999
- http://www.villagetheatre.com.au)
- Call the club for information on schedule, showtime and charges.
THE WEIMAR
ROOM (27 Hindley Street, Adelaide 5000 South Australia Bookings: 61
8 84104700 - http://www.cabaretfringe.com.au/)
- Every Friday (for more than a year!) catch BERLIN CABARET, a decadent
and highly comical re-creation of Berlin nightclubs in the Weimar
period.
LONDON - EUROPE
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. Remaining shows are
on July 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/)
- Gay Soper with Stefan Bednarczyk are here on Thursday through Saturday,
July 24th through 26th presenting comical, lyrical and sometimes sad
songs, an eclectic collection from both sides of the Atlantic - £16/18
PURCELL ROOMS
(South Bank Centre, London - res: 0207 960 4242 - http://www.rfh.org/)
- - Call the club for information on schedule, showtime and charges.
RIVER WALK
RESTAURANT (2nd Floor, Oxo Tower Wharf, London - 020 7928 2884 - http://www.riverwalk.co.uk/)
- John Barr is here on Sunday, July 27th at 8:00 pm. John has been
perfecting his art over the years since his debut in Oliver as a very
young man and now moves easily between stage and cabaret in the UK
and the USA.æ John has performed with the BBC Concert Orchestra and
the BBC Big Band. He has recorded 4 Solo CD's : A Small Affair, In
Whatever Time We Have, A Different Corner & Anything Can Happen. John's
website is http://www.johnbarr.net/. A full schedule for this room,
with details on future shows is on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website
(http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
VORTEX JAZZ
BAR (139-141 Stoke Newington Church Street, London N16 - Reservations
+44 (0)20 7254 6516 - http://www.palay.ndirect.co.uk/vortex.jazz/)
- Pirate Jenny's founder and host, salty chansonnier Des De Moor,
makes one of his occasional forays to the top of the bill on Tuesday,
August 5th, with an extended set of hard-hitting originals and classic
chansons and cabaret songs in new translations in the company of piano
maestro David Harrod.
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/)
with remaining shows on Thursdays, July 24th & 31st at 7:00 pm. Musical
director is Ross Patterson. There is a $15 cover charge, 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.
Spend an
evening with TV personality Brett Somers (Match Game, Odd Couple)
at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133
- http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
on Mondays in July at 7:00 pm. Additional shows have been added: Saturday,
July 26th at 7:00 and Fridays, August 1st & 8th at 9:15 pm. $15 cover,
$10 food/drink minimum.
We'll be
adding more to this set of listing in the weeks to come.
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- the MESSAGE BOARD - where anyone, anywhere, can post information
about their shows, CDs or other cabaret-related event. You can also
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visit the MESSAGE BOARD. MESSAGE BOARD sponsorship is occasionally
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SAVE THE DATES! FUTURE MAJOR
CABARET EVENTS
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 Storefront,
Inc. has announced plans for a New York revival of A.R. Gurney's acclaimed
play, LOVE LETTERS at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street,
NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/),
where The Storefront remains the company in residence. The show will
feature a rotating cast, including Stephen Bogardus, Matt Bogart,
Phil Geoffrey Bond, Charles Busch, Kristy Cates, Jim Dale, Jerry Dixon,
Daisy Eagan, Alison Fraser, Leslie Kritzer, Andrew Lippa, Julia Murney,
Tonya Pinkins, Lonny Price, Joan Rivers, and Seth Rudetsky. The play
will run Monday evenings for an open-ended engagement opening on August
4th. Curtain for all performances is at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $18,
plus a two-drink minimum. There is a more complete article with cast
listing in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
"Timeless
Divas," produced by ShaRell Productions (Sandi Durell - Producer,
Shari Upbin - Director), continues it's successful series on Sunday,
September 14th, 7:30 pm, moving for this date to THE YORK THEATRE
at Saint Peter's Church (619 Lexington Avenue, NYC, Entrance on 54th
- 212-935-5820 ext. 25 - http://www.yorktheatre.org/)
with the other gender - Male DivOs, the magnificent men over 40 in
cabaret, theater and songwriting! 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 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 performer listing, in the "Breaking
News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
"Reach for
Tomorrow!" - a tomorrow when we will have conquered the dreaded disease
of leukemia. And "Reach for Tomorrow" is the theme of this year's
gala benefit concert for the LAURI STRAUSS LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION (http://www.lslf.org/)
at CARNEGIE HALL (154 West 57th Street, NYC - CarnegieCharge 1-212-247-7800)
to be held on November 3rd. The foundation is now in its 14th year
of funding medical research into leukemia and allied cancers. A roster
of great volunteer stars from musical theater and the concert stage,
television, comedy and jazz will appear in the gala. Heading the parade
will be Skitch Henderson, conducting The New York Pops and sharing
host privileges with Midge Woolsey, Channel 13/WQXR personality. There
is a more complete story, with a full performer listing, in the "Breaking
News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
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 am going
to close off now, catch a short nap, and then head into town to pick
up my mail and catch a cabaret show or two - I don't know which and
where, since I was so busy working on the website over the weekend,
I forgot to call in my reservations again and now I have to wait until
after 4:00 pm to see who has room for me!
And that
is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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