Late News from the Cabaret World - Monday, August 4, 2003

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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #030801 - MONDAY - Monday, August 4, 2003

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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.

This is also one of the longest issues ever. I have often had the impression that cabaret slows down in the summer, but if you take the time to peruse the listings in this issue, you will note that cabaret just keeps growing, and growing, and growing ....! In fact, I started on this issue yesterday afternoon - the subway system here in NYC was confusion over the weekend, and from where I live, the three subway routes that I could normally take were re-routed or not running at all. Consequently, I stayed home on Friday & Saturday, and only ventured into Manhattan for a short time last night to catch a show - and still had to take a cab home.

I have been trying to get caught up on all my work, without too much success - just about the time I think I have it all under control, a bunch of new things come in to distract me. For example, I finally got my unanswered e-mail list down to less than 16, and then the Thursday newsletter about my New Orleans trip creates about 60 new e-mails from readers with questions, comments, and some readers' personal stories of the "big easy." I have not had such a big response to an issue since CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE decided to "take on" TIME OUT NY several months ago.

My big regret is that my digital camera is no longer working, and so I have no photos of the trip to share. But I am setting aside funds from the membership drive to purchase a video camera that also takes "still" photos, and as soon as that happens, you will see a lot of new things happening on the website. I guess I'll just have to revisit New Orleans for a "rerun" when I get the camera. Perhaps next time I will travel by AMTRAK on the legendary "City of New Orleans" train. It starts in Chicago, and passes through Memphis on the way. Wouldn't that be fun!

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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 - 773-327-5252). 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.

Tonight, August 4th at 8:00 pm HealthWorks Theatre, a touring theatre company specializing in HIV/AIDS prevention and youth violence prevention for young people throughout Chicago presents an evening filled with music featuring some of the brightest talents in Chicago at DAVENPORT'S Piano Bar & Cabaret (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/). And each performer has their own special connection with HealthWorks Theatre, either as an actor in the company, a staff member working behind the scenes, a board member or as a founding member of the company. The talented line-up includes Dwight McBride, Paul Mullen, Michael Garcia, Diana Basmajian, Michelle Williams and Stephen Rader. Cyndi Stevens is the musical director for the event. Tickets are $15 and the entire ticket price goes directly to HealthWorks Theatre.

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After a 3-year absence from New York stages during which she performed on the corporate circuit, Ludmilla Ilieva will kick off a 6-week stint at The Backroom at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797) on Monday, August 11th at 8:30 pm. Her new show, "Do Re Milla," features musical director Paul Trueblood on piano, and is directed by Margery Beddow. "Do Re Milla" runs through September 16th, playing three consecutive Mondays, August 11th, 18th & 25th, and three consecutive Tuesdays, September 2nd, 9th & 16th. All shows are at 8:30 pm. The music charge is $15 with a $10 minimum. A $42 dinner & show package is available.

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." His remaining show is on Wednesday, 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 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.

Baby Jane Dexter, force of nature, continues for a sixth consecutive month on Saturdays in August 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, August 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th. Ms. Dexter is joined by her musical director Ross Patterson. There is a $15 music charge and a 2-drink minimum

Tom Grounds (http://www.tomgrounds.com/) will be bringing his debut CD "Tom Grounds: Something That I Wanted You To Know," to the stage at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/) on November 18th and 25th. Tom Steele of OUT Magazine described Tom as a "... grounded professional with a surprisingly boyish voice, and his heart is in just the right place ... if you're a cabaret fiend, Grounds belongs in your collection alongside the work of Craig Carnelia ... " 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/, http://www.Footlight.com/ and http://www.CDBaby.com/.

"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 on Tuesday, August 12th 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/.

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/) - For one show only, the incomparable Phoebe Snow returns on Monday, August 11th at 9:30 pm to celebrate the release of "Natural Wonder" (Eagle), her long-awaited new album. Phoebe's powerful voice and deeply personal songwriting defies categories. From early pop hits like "Poetry Man" to classics alongside Donald Fagen, Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald in the all-star New York Rock and Soul Revue, to gospel with The Sisters of Glory (Mavis Staples, Thelma Houston and CeCe Peniston), she can do it all. $25 in advance, $30 at door.

KING KONG ROOM at the Supper Club (240 West 47th Street, NYC - 1-212-921-1940 - http://www.KingKongRoom.com/) - Theater and cabaret performer Phillip Officer will salute Broadway and Hollywood composer, Burton Lane with "I Hear Music," in a month-long run, starting Sunday, August 3rd at 7:00 pm and continuing Sundays (August 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st). The music charge is $20, plus a $15 beverage minimum. Reservations are required.

AT DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM
(342 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)

Spend an evening with TV personality BRETT SOMERS (Match Game, Odd Couple) at DANNY'S with one additional show added: Friday, August 8th at 9:15 pm. $15 cover, $10 food/drink minimum.

JOHN WALLOWITCH has returned to DANNY'S for a 7-week run, on various dates. Remaining shows are 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.

LE DOME at The Manor (111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360 - http://www.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.

YM/YWHA OF NORTH JERSEY (1 Pike Drive, Wayne, NJ - 973-595-0100) - On Tuesday, August 5th at 8:00 pm, Richard Skipper presents AN EVENING WITH CAROL CHANNING with John Bowen on piano with special guest Naomi Miller. No admission charge.

THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.odettes.com/) - On Wednesdays, August 6th & 10th, Odette's own piano bar diva, Liz Du Four, brings her show, "In My Own Words" to the cabaret room after standing room only show in New York City. On Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th, premier Philadelphia entertainer Eddie Bruce returns to Odette”s for an encore performance of "Bruce on Bennett Æ A loving tribute to the music of the great Tony Bennett." On Saturday, August 9th singer and pianist Chris Barrett makes his first appearance at Odette's with "I Gotta Make My Own Music." The show will be a collection of stories and songs of singer/pianists Elton John, Peter Allen, Murray Grand, Charles deForest, Barry Manilow, Ronny Whyte, John Wallowitch, Billy Joel and many more.

TAVERN ON CAMAC (243 South Camac Street, Philadelphia, PA - 215-545-0900) -
On Friday August 8th at 8:00 pm, Doug Anderson and Todd Waddington host their Summer 2003 Cabaret Class Showcase. These shows are always a hit and this is a talented bunch. Jim Wade is musical director for the class. The next class will begin in September (the first Monday after Labor Day). $15 cover.

BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - http://www.bluesalley.com/) - On Friday, August 8th, Ayanna Gregory with R&B Vocals (Dick Gregory's daughter!). On August 9th, the Jimmy Sommers Group is here with Contemporary Jazz. Call the club for information on showtime and charges.

THE BIRCHMERE (3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA - 703-573-7500 - http://www.birchmere.com/) - Singer/songwriter Richie Havens is here with Zoe Lewis on Saturday, August 9th at 7:30 pm. Cost: $20.00

CORCORAN GALLERY (500 17th Street NW, Washington, DC - 202-639-1774 - http://www.corcoran.org/) - Wednesday Jazz presents the Tom Baldwin Quartet
on Wednesday, August 6th at 12:30 pm. Call the club for charges.

SIGNATURE THEATRE (3806 Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA - 703-820-9771 - http://www.sig-online.org/) - Tim Tourbin gets the theater's latest Cabaret Series off to a roaring start on August 15th at 8:00 pm. There are additional performances August 16th at 7:00 and 9:00 PM. The show, titled, "Here to Stay," is music directed by Howard Breitbart.

WOLF TRAP (1645 Trap Road, Vienna, VA - 703-218-6500 - http://www.wolftrap.org/) - Mary Chapin Carpenter with Caitlin Cary is here on Tuesday & Wednesday, August 5th & 6th, Jethro Tull with Willy Porter on Thursday, the 7th, and Peter, Paul & Mary on Friday & Saturday, the 8th & 9th. Call the club for information on showtime and 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 Lina Koutrakos & Johnny Rodgers on Sunday, August 10th. All shows are 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 songwriter David Friedman on Friday & Saturday, August 8th & 9th 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/) - FOREVER PLAID returns to the place where it all began - Performances will take place through the summer at Downstairs Cabaret Theatre Center (540 East Main Street, near Eastman Theatre) on Thursdays at 7:30 pm ($21), Fridays at 8:00 pm ($24), Saturdays at 5:00 & 8:30 pm ($24), and Sundays at 3:00 pm ($24).

ACT ONE SUMMER THEATRE, Hampton, NH - 603-926-2281 - Kathy St. George, Bob Saoud & Bobbie Steinbach present a new revue "Hats Off, Much Ado About Broadway" on Wednesday, August 13th at 2:00 pm and Thursday through Saturday, August 14th through 16th at 8:00 pm. $25.

HMS THEATRICALS (337 Main Street Hyannis, MA - 508-771-8501) - Ida Zecco, with Jim Rice at the piano, presents "Estro-Gin & Tonic" at this new venue on Monday through Saturday, August 4th through 9th at 7:30 pm, with an added show on Saturday at 10:00 pm. Tickets: $25.00

THE INN ON NEWFOUND LAKE (1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, NH - 603-744-9111 - http://www.newfoundlake.com/) - Jan Peters is here with her show THOSE WERE THE DAYS on Saturday night, August 9th. Dinner show tickets are $50.00 per person tax and tip included. Show only tickets are $25.00 with a 2-drink minimum.

REGATTABAR in the Charles Hotel (One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-876-777 - http://www.regattabar.com/) - On Friday & Saturday, August 8th & 9th, pianist-singer-songwriter Dave Frishberg returns to the Regattabar just two days after his appearance at Lincoln Center to celebrate the release of his new Arbors CD titled, fittingly, "Live at Lincoln Center." Shows are at 7:30 & 10:00 pm each night. Call for cover charges.

SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - http://www.scullersjazz.com/) - Chesky Records presents "The Conga Kings," with the legendary Patato, Candido, and Milton Cardona heading up this 11-piece Latin explosion including vocalists. Their last engagement 3 years ago was fabulous. Ticket only: $20 Dinner/Show: $55.

STONEHAM THEATRE (395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA - 781-279-2200 - http://www.stonehamtheatre.org/) - Kathy St. George, Bob Saoud & Bobbie Steinbach present a new revue "Hats Off, Much Ado About Broadway" on Saturday, August 9th, at 8:00 pm & Sunday, August 10th, at 2:00 pm. $25.

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. For more information, visit http://www.bluepumpkinproductions.com/.

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 17th. 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) - Anna Bergman is here Fridays & Saturdays, August 8th & 9th. 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. 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. Showtime is 7:30 pm - $21 plus minimum.

OVATIONS (2536 Times Boulevard, Suite B, Houston, TX - 713-524-6706 - http://www.ovationsnightclub.com/) - On Thursday, August 7th at 8:00 pm, catch Original Folk Singers/Songwriters Selia Qynn with Greg Diehl, David Fahl and Zen Rathbun - $7.00. On Friday, the 8th at 8:00 pm, hear vocalist Dennis Welch with Band, performing originals and standards - $10.00.

DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/) - Jen Chada, Karen Multer, Paul Langford and Steve Multer bring their show "Swank Sounds of the Swing Era" on Thursdays, August 21st & 28th at 8:00 pm. This vintage vocal jazz quartet sails across both popular classic standards from the great American songbook and slick originals written with a nod to the Big Band genre. Tonic will be mixing 4-part jazz harmony with sweet solo singing. Cover Charge: $13.

THEATRE BUILDING CHICAGO (1225 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL - 312-458-0850 - http://www.theatrebuildingchicago.org/) - Stephen Rader sings the music of Dolly Parton on Saturday, August 9th at 10:00 pm. $10 cover.

PARK WEST (322 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL - 312-440-9191 - http://www.parkwestchicago.com/) - Peter Cincotti, 20-year-old Concord Records pop/jazz recording artist, returns to Chicago to perform here for one night only, Saturday evening, August 23rd at 7:30 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 John Webber, drummer Mark McLean, and tenor saxophonist Scott Kreitzer. General Admission is $22.50.

STACKNER CABARET (108 East Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI - 414-224-9490 - http://www.milwaukeerep.com/) - Last performer in this year's cabaret series will be Wisconsin native Tom Wopat. Mr. Wopat will be performing on August 22nd & 23rd. He is perhaps best known as a singer for his Tony-nominated role as Frank Butler in the Broadway production of "Annie Get Your Gun" opposite Bernadette Peters, but to the rest of the world he first shot to fame as Luke Duke in the hit television series "Dukes Of Hazard." For more information, see http://www.arcfile.com/sop

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, August 16th. For more information, see http://www.pianistvocalist.com/.

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!" 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 TEN20 at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111) will present a new cabaret show and open mic on Thursday nights beginning August 7th. Hosted by Les Michaels, the entertainment will start at 6:30 PM with ÐGuest Stars,¼ a review of five singers doing their own mini-set consisting of pop, jazz and musical theater standards. An open mic will follow the show at 9 PM and feature both professional and up and coming singers. Award-winning musical director, Ron Snyder will accompany the singers who provide their own sheet music. No cover or minimum, and two hours of complimentary parking included.

CIRCLE THEATRE at the El Portal Center for the Arts (5269 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA - 818-763-8327) - Festival Productions will present cabaret singer, Deborah Downey, in her new one-woman cabaret act about survival, "Grace N' Grit," an eclectic contemporary mix of popular music, including songs by Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, Sammy Cahn, Dave Frishberg, Frank Loesser, Stevie Wonder and Jule Styne in a One-Night-Only performance to be held on Saturday, August 9th at 9:00 pm. John Boswell will serve as Accompanist and Musical Director, while Gilmore Rizzo will direct. There is a $15.00 cover charge; cocktails and light snacks will be available for purchase.

FEINSTEIN'S at the CINEGRILL at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-7000 - http://www.hollywoodroosevelt.com/) - August 5th and 6th, Melissa Errico and August 12th through 23rd, The Pizzarelli Family. Showtimes are Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 pm with a second show on Friday and Saturday at 10:30 pm. $35 ticket & $30 food/beverage minimum per person, all shows.

THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) - Peggy Judy is featured guest with Robert Glenn and friends in "Upstage This!" on Monday August 4th at 9:00 pm. $9 cover, 2-drink minimum.

LUNARIA RESTAURANT AND JAZZ CLUB (10351 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA - 310-282-8870) - On Thursday, August 7th at 9:00 & 10:30 pm, San Francisco-based jazz vocalist Suzanne Pittson returns to the Los Angeles area with a new project: a vocal interpretation of the music of Freddie Hubbard. Suzanne will br accompanied by Bevan Manson on piano, Jeff D'Angelo on bass & David Hocker on drums. $10 cover.

MASQUER'S CABARET (8334 West 3rd Street, West Hollywood, CA - 323-653-4848 - http://www.masquerscabaret.com/) - No information available at publication time. Call the club for information on schedule, showtime and charges.

MICHAEL D'S SANTA ROSA CAFE (5800 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, CA - 805-383-8990) - On Friday, August 8th at 7:30 to 10:30 pm, San Francisco-based jazz vocalist Suzanne Pittson returns to the Los Angeles area with a new project: a vocal interpretation of the music of Freddie Hubbard plus music from Suzanne's other CDs. Suzanne will br accompanied by Bevan Manson on piano, Jeff D'Angelo on bass & David Weller on drums. Call the club for cover charge information.

THE COSMOPOLITAN CAFE (121 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA - 415 543-4001 - http://www.thecosmopolitancafe.com/) - Bay Area jazz/cabaret singer Shaynee Rainbolt returns on Fridays, August 22nd and 29th at 8:00 pm. Accompanied by Ken Muir on piano, Ms. Rainbolt will be performing songs from her acclaimed debut CD "From This Moment On" among others until midnight.

KELLY'S OF ALAMEDA (1313 Park Street, Alameda, CA - 510-769-1011) - "An Evening With Shawn Ryan and Friends," a night of jazz and cabaret is here on Thursday, August 14th at 9:00 pm. An enviable line-up of top jazz and cabaret artists in join Shawn at the East Bay's newest live music venue. Other artists appearing include Shaynee Rainbolt, the Kitchenettes, Kim Nalley and Susan Getz. No cover.

ORIGINAL JOE'S CABARET (144 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-775-5146) - CHRISTOPHER COPELAND PRODUCTIONS presents AS LONG AS IT SWINGS on Friday night, August 29th at 8:30 pm, with Ayako Hosokawa, Brian Cano, Bettina Devin, Julie Paris, William Morin, Milla Milojkkovie, and accompanied by The Shota Osabe Trio. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.

CLUB PENA PACHA MAMA (1630 Powell, North Beach, San Francisco, CA - http://http://www.pachamama.org/) - The Kitchenettes are here on Thursday, August 7th, with Barry Lloyd at the piano. Showtime is 7:00 pm - $7.

THE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.plushroom.com/) - Sharon McNight will be opening on Tuesday, August 5th at 8:00 pm, with shows through August 16th, Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sunday, August 10th at 3:00 pm. Her show is called "Ladies Compose Yourselves! Songs written by Ladies, Women and a Couple of Broads." $25 plus 2-drink minimum.

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.

CABARET HEADLINERS at the National Press Club (16 National Circuit, Barton ACT, AU - 6273 3644 - http://www.npc.org.au/cabaret.htm) - The original "Boy from Oz" Tom McKenney, with Andrew Worboys on piano, is here on Saturdays, August 9th, 23rd & 30th. 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. Members & guests, $65.

CHAPEL OFF CHAPEL (12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran, Melbourne, AU - Bookings 03-8290-7011) - No information available at publication time. 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/) - Friday, August 8th, award winning, singer/songwriter, Darren Coggan, makes a welcome return to Kabarett Junction for an outstanding evening of heartfelt songs called "Balancing Act." 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/) - The BRAZJAZ ENSEMBLE including Carlos Ferreira (Drums/Percussion/Vocals), Mark Fitzgibbon (Keyboards) and Nick Haywood (Bass) with special guest outstanding Brazilian Saxophonist/Flautist Ednaldo Ignacio (from Sydney) is here on Saturday, August 9th at 9:00 pm. $15/$10.

SIDE-ON CAFE (83 Parramatta Road, Annandale, Sydney, AUS - Phone: 9516 3077) - "to sir, with love" starring Ross James, with musical director Noortje Tromp, plays here on Sunday, September 7th at 8:00 pm. Dinner/show is $35.

STABLES THEATRE (10 Nimrod Street, Kings Cross, Sydney - Tel: 9250-7799) - "MufTee: Casual Cabaret" with Hayden Tee features guests from theater & cabaret at 11:00 pm on Friday & Saturday, August 8th & 9th. "Muff-Tee" provides a unique meshing of cabaret performance with special guests and audience interplay, and is in its fourth month.

THE VILLAGE THEATRE (Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove, Queensland, AU - 07 5577 8999 - http://www.villagetheatre.com.au) - THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE is here Friday, August 8th - Tickets $20 - Dinner & Show $44. Call the club for information on showtime.

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.

Please don't miss out on another feature of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/) - the MESSAGE BOARD - where anyone, anywhere, can post information about their shows, CDs or other cabaret-related event. You can also post requests and questions about cabaret performance, and share your thoughts and ideas of cabaret. You don't have to be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, you don't have to fill out a form, you don't have to give a DNA sample, you don't need to remember one of those dreaded passwords. All you need to do is follow the rules - clearly posted on the board - before you make a posting. Please use your real name. I will remove your message if I deem it inappropriate. Fully 70% of visitors to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/) visit the MESSAGE BOARD. MESSAGE BOARD sponsorship is occasionally available, so please write for details.

On Saturday, September 27th, CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/) will hold "Gala 2003" titled "We Could Go On Singing - A Musical Feast Celebrating 100 Years of American Popular Song" at MAXIM'S (24 East Goethe Street, Chicago, IL - Tickets: 312-409-3106). Cocktails at 6:00 pm, and showtime is 7:00 pm. See the CCP website for details. Tickets are $50.

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/).

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 this issue and make myself some lunch. Let me know what you think of the new layout for the MONDAY issue - placing the listings in geographical sections.

Thanks once more to all the folks who sent in their membership donations these past weeks. We are halfway towards out goal of 400 members for 2003-2004 - of course it would be great if we could reach an even higher number, but we have many more months to go before the next membership year.

Tonight I am off to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/) to catch Elna Baker's "A Mexican Mormon" show at 6:30 pm, then a quick cab trip to ACTORS' PLAYHOUSE THEATRE (100 Seventh Avenue South, NYC - Tele-Charge: 212-239-6200) to catch the last performance of Seth Rudetsky's "Rhapsody in Seth" show.

Tuesday, August 5th, brings the end of my "BirthMonth" and it flew by so fast, plus the weather has been so unusual (it is supposed to rain every day this week, for example), I never really got to celebrate as much as planned. I am going to appeal to Uber-Diva Karen Mason, who is the goddess of celebrations, for an extension.

And that is just about the way it was.

Hugs & Stuff,

STU

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