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CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE #031005 - Thursday, October 16, 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 the "MID-WEEK" CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. The MONDAY issue includes
the regular listings for cabarets around the world, and also has information
on all the banner ads running on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website.
This "MID-WEEK" issue covers other news, late breaking stories and
notes on shows seen plus listings of shows offering discounts to CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE members.
It has really
been a strange week for me. After sending out the last issue on Monday,
my landlord dropped by to tell me that on Tuesday the contractor would
arrive to install new windows on the entire building. Sure enough,
at 8:00 am there was a knock on the door - and the chaos began. I
shut down the computer, covered everything with a sheet, and decided
that since I couldn't do any work, I would complete a task I had started
on Friday - helping someone upgrade his MAC to a new operating system,
and fixing some issues he was having with his AOL program. When I
arrived home at around 4:00 pm to shower, shave, etc., and head into
town for a cabaret show or two, they were still at work, and the place
was a total disaster. Apparently they had to break the old windows
to remove them, cut out the iron window frames, then put in the new
ones.
When they
finally left, and they had cleaned up the mess, I had no time to get
ready to make it to town for Ida Zecco's "ESTRO-GIN & TONIC" show
left on at 7:00 pm at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street,
NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/).
I had a chance to hook-up the computer and e-mail Phil Bond to change
my reservation to this coming Tuesday night, October 21st at 7:00
pm. Those in NYC not attending the cabaret convention that night are
urged to join me.
But by taking
most of Friday and all of Tuesday away from the computer, I have fallen
hopelessly behind in my work, so I took off Wednesday night from cabaret
in an attempt to catch up. I have about a dozen "breaking news" stories
ready to be coded for the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
and I'll see how much I can get done after this newsletter goes out
and over the weekend.
EMPTY SEATS ARE A TOTAL
LOSS
Remember,
an empty seat brings you no income at all - a seat filled with a member
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at a discount brings you extra income, plus
a walking-talking advertisement for you and your show. CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE members are all cabaret lovers and are all "internet savvy"
- if they like your show, they are going to spread the word, almost
immediately.
There are
nearly two-dozen shows currently playing here in NYC offering discounts
to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! If a SILVER ($20) just attends
4 of these offerings, they would have the cost of their membership
back - and would still be able to use that $20 towards a banner ad
in the membership year!
In addition,
shows offering the discount get a free listing in the MIDWEEK issue
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! For the many folks who ask to be listed
here, this is a way to be sure your show gets mentioned! And a brief
item on your show will be placed on the MEMBER DEALS page - with a
photo if you send one. If you send me a press release for the BREAKING
NEWS page, your article link will also be "flagged" with the discount
notation.
You don't
have to even be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to offer the discount.
(But I certainly would appreciate your membership donation, and your
membership will make it possible for you to get discounts to other
folks' shows.)
LET'S TRY FOR 350 BY OCTOBER
31st
The CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE Membership roster continues to grow - with members
all over the USA as well as Canada, the UK and Australia. We're close
to 325 - headed for our 400 Member goal. And if you can't afford the
$20 SILVER membership cost, drop me a line - a number of folks have
donated extra funds above the membership donation amount to help out
folks just like you! I currently have 3 memberships to give away.
Your "free" SILVER membership will allow you to deduct $20 from your
first banner ad in a membership year, allow you to have your CD listed
in the CD SALE section, get discounts on cabaret shows and other events
where offered, and get a listing on the appropriate SILVER MEMBER
page.
It has to
be first-come, first-served, so let me know right away if you feel
you need to take advantage of this offer. All will be in confidence
- the persons making the donations do not even wish to know your name.
And if, later this membership year, you can afford the membership,
you can make the donation to make it possible for us to offer someone
else a free membership.
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 membership@svhamstra.com
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.
LOOKING FOR WRITER TO
COVER THE SUNDAY CABARET CONVENTION SHOW
I won't be
attending the NY "cabaret convention" this year - I am just a bit
tired of hassling the MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION folks for tickets. I
always seem to have to settle for "leftovers" when they have the show
in NYC - often not knowing which shows I will see until a day or two
before the event, so I didn't even ask this time. Instead, several
folks who already have tickets will write a brief, four or five paragraph,
article about each night. I will refund part of your ticket cost ($25)
via PayPal for each article. I have every show "covered" except the
Sunday show - always difficult to get tickets for because the folks
who own TOWN HALL reserve about 2/3s of the house for their members.
If you have a ticket and would like to send in your thoughts, let
me know.
Meantime,
I will avoid the chore of seeing seven shows of mostly the same old
performers, many of whom have not been seen - as performers - in a
cabaret room in years (if ever). Instead, I plan to attend the shows
in the cabarets that those who are attending the convention will miss
- plus a few cabaret shows presented that week by folks in town to
perform at the convention.
IN THE NEWS
HENLINE MEMORIAL REMINDER
A Memorial
Service for Darrell Henline, founder of CABARET SCENES magazine, will
be held tomorrow, Friday, October 17th at 6:30 pm at ST. THOMAS CHURCH
(Fifth Avenue at 53rd Street, NYC - http://www.saintthomaschurch.org/).
Mr. Henline passed away on Thursday, October 25th, after a long bout
with cancer.
MAC TALK on MAC WEBSITE
MAC (Manhattan
Association of Cabarets and Clubs) has announced that it recently
initiated its own chat board, "MAC Talk." Its purpose is to give MAC
members a forum for communicating with the MAC Board and with each
other on matters concerning the association. However, it isn't to
be used for posting information on shows or services. You can look
in at "MAC Talk" on the MAC Web site at http://www.macnyc.com/
- there's a link to the message board from their home page.
MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITER SHOWCASE
IN NOVEMBER
The next
MAC/ASCAP Songwriters Showcase will be on Wednesday, November 19th
at 6:00 pm at THE LIGHTHOUSE (111 East 59th Street, NYC). Special
guest is Andrea Marcovicci. MAC members are invited to take along
their CDs for sale at a special table after the show - just in time
for holiday giving. More details on performers, songwriters and cover
costs soon - remember, you can't make reservations for this event
- seating is "first-come, first-seated."
CAROL WOODS IN THE LINEUP
AT LSLF BENEFIT CONCERT
Carol Woods
will be part of the "Reach for Tomorrow" 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. A roster of other great volunteer stars
from musical theater and the concert stage, television, comedy and
jazz will appear in the gala to honor Kander & Ebb. Liza Minnelli,
Maureen McGovern, Judy Collins, Lainie Kazan, Karen Mason, Jim Caruso,
Sal Viviano and Mark McVey, will be performing some of Kander & Ebb's
well-known material from CHICAGO, CABARET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, STEEL
PIER, and KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, along with the 90-piece New York
Pops. Honorees John Kander and Fred Ebb will both be in attendance.
Skitch Henderson, conducting The New York Pops, is sharing host privileges
with Midge Woolsey, Channel 13/WQXR personality. Tickets are $15,
$25, $55, $79, and $90.
TIMELESS DIVAS SHOW OCTOBER
26th SELLING OUT FAST!
"TIMELESS
DIVAS" produced by ShaRell Productions (Sandi Durell - Producer, Shari
Upbin - Director), continues it's successful series featuring the
"Wonderful Women over 40" in Theatre, Cabaret & Songwriting on Sunday
October 26th at 7:30 pm at the ENGLEMAN RECITAL HALL at the Baruch
Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Avenue, NYC - RESV: 212-615-6966)
with Celebrity Host Leslie Uggams, and featuring Ann Duquesnay, Annie
Hughes, Terri Klausner, Heather MacRae, Karen Saunders, Neva Small,
Mary Stout and Deborah Tranelli with special guest, Rita Gardner.
More performers to be added.
A portion
of the proceeds benefit the United Negro College Fund. There is a
$50.00 ticket price which includes a pre-performance cocktail party
at 6:30 pm. All prior evenings in this series have sold out quickly
so you are urged to make your reservation as early as possible.
See http://www.durellproductions.com/sharell
for more information.
REX REED & MARY CLEERE
HARAN IN "LOVE LETTERS" AT THE DUPLEX
Following
on the heels of their successful 8-week run of A.R. Gurney's acclaimed
play, "Love Letters," The Storefront will present a special encore
performance of their critically-acclaimed revival on Monday, October
27th at 7:00 pm AT THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street,
NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/).
Featured in the cast of this special performance will be celebrated
cabaret songstress Mary Cleere Haran and theatre/film critic Rex Reed.
There is an $18 cover charge, as well as a 2-drink minimum.
NEW CLUB OPENS IN SAN
DIEGO
Show Must
Go on Productions (SMGO) is pleased to announce the opening of an
exciting Cabaret series at the beautiful SAN DIEGO HILTON/DEL MAR
(15575 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA - 858-794-9044) with the
next show on Friday, October 24th at 8:00 & 10:00 pm featuring Bettina
Warren in "Life of the Party." $12.00 cover with advance reservations
- $15.00 at the door. A dinner/show package is available.
ANOTHER CLUB PRESENTS
CABARET IN NYC
PIECES BAR
(8 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-929-9291) has opened up their cabaret
room with open-mike no-cover piano bar on Thursdays from 10:30 pm
to 3:00 am, with Jim Allen at the piano. On Wednesday, October 22nd
at 10:00 pm the club will present Randy Taylor in "Not So Straight
from the Heart" and on Wednesday, October 29th at 8:00 & 10:00 pm
David Lowey will be making his cabaret debut with "Jaded and Bitter
- An Evening of New York Love Songs." Jim Allen is musical director
for these shows as well. Cover is $10, 2-drink minimum for the cabaret
shows.
SCREENING BENEFITS OUTREACH
FUND
"Anything
but Love" is the first feature film ever about the life and loves
of a New York City cabaret singer. There will be a preview screening
to benefit The MAC Outreach Fund (http://www.macoutreachfund.org/>
on Monday, October 27th at 7:30 PM, at the LOEWS STATE THEATRE (1540
Broadway, NYC - 212-721-1173). The theater is located within the Virgin
Mega Store Complex in Times Square. The Samuel Goldwyn film stars
Isabel Rose, Andrew McCarthy, Cameron Bancroft, MAC Award winner Alix
Korey and Miss Eartha Kitt. MAC Award winner Steven Lutvak is the
Co-Composer and song arranger. Following the screening there will
be a wine and dessert reception in the lobby with members of the creative
team. Tickets for the film and reception are $30 and the proceeds
will help The MAC Outreach Fund continue its programs bringing cabaret
performers into schools and community centers.
TRUDI MANN OPEN-MIKE NOW
ON WEDNESDAYS, TOO!
TRUDI MANN
& MEN (Pat Firth on piano, Saadi Zain on bass, Trudi Mann - drums/host/vocals)
now has open-mike events on Wednesday evenings (7:00 pm - sign in
at 6:30 pm) as well as at Sunday Brunch (11:45 am - sign in at 11:00
am) at PRIMI DELLA CLASSE (228 West 72nd Street, NYC). Just bring
two copies of your music - sign in - have a bite to eat and/or a drop
to drink - and sing, sing, sing your troubles away.
CABARET WEST HOLDS NO-HOST
MIXER
For those
of you in the Los Angeles area, CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/),
the only West Coast affiliation for cabaret singers, will be holding
a no-host mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on October 23rd at THE TEN20
at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West
Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111) with happy hour prices, followed by
an open mic till 11:30 pm to kick-off their 2004 membership drive.
There will be food, prizes & surprise guests. No cover, no minimum
& two hours free parking. Open mic MCs for the evening will be Mary
Jo Mundy and Les Michaels. Bring your sheet music for pianist Ron
Snyder to play and sign up during the mixer. New members and renewing
members will receive $5 off their membership for signing up that night
and 2-for-1 discounts on many local cabaret shows in addition to the
monthly newsletter.
ANDERSEN CD ALREADY IN
FOOTLIGHT TOP-20
Now, I'm
not claiming that there is a connection, but just commenting: Tom
Andersen's new pop album "Who Knows?" went on sale at FOOTLIGHT RECORDS
(113 East 12th Street, NYC - 1-212-533-1572 - http://www.footlight.com/)
on Friday, October 10th. It began its banner ad run on CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE on Sunday, October 12th. Today it's already one of the stores
"Top 20 Best Sellers" among CDs. Tom will celebrate the official release
of the CD when he performs at "Julie Wilson's Birthday Party" at the
14th annual CABARET CONVENTION on Tuesday, October 21st at TOWN HALL.
More about the CD on http://www.tomandersen.com/.
DIVA-DUET DATE AT DUPLEX
Broadway
"Diva" Jana Robbins will join forces for the first time with Bistro
& MAC Award winning performer Richard Skipper as Broadway "Diva" Carol
Channing when Jana is special guest Tuesday, November 4th at 9:00
pm at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/)
in "An Evening With Carol Channing. Musical director is Doyle Newmyer.
This special evening will benefit The National Parkinson's Foundation.
There is a $20 cover, 2-drink minimum.
SEATTLE SHOW RETURNS FOR
ONE NIGHT ONLY
His shows
a few weeks ago were such a success, critically acclaimed song stylist
Ben Black will return to CREPE DE PARIS RESTAURANT (1333 Fifth Avenue,
Seattle, WA - 206-623-4111) for one night only to sing the music of
Gershwin and friends on Saturday, October 25th at 7:00 pm. Musical
direction is by Steve Thompson. Ticket price is $42 per person, and
includes 3-course dinner and show. $15 show only seating is available.
WALLOWITCH EXTENDS SHOW
ONE MORE WEEK
John Wallowitch's
show has been extend at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
with two extra performances on Saturday, October 18th at 7:00 pm and
Sunday October 19th at 6:15 pm. There is a $25 cover and $15 food/drink
minimum. Pre-show dining applies to the minimum, and a dinner/show
package is available for $54.50. Blossom Dearie was originally scheduled
to start her new run at the club on these dates.
LAURA PEARSON SHOW EXTENDED
AT DANNY'S
Laura Pearson's
show "Is It the Girl or Is It the Gown" has been extended at DANNY'S
SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
for two additional performances, on Saturday, October 25th at 7:00
pm and Sunday October 26th at 6:15 pm. Musical direction is by Paul
Trueblood, and the show is directed by Margery Beddow. There is a
$16 cover, $10 food/drink minimum. NO COVER FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
& MAC, AEA Members.
NEW CABARET SPACE OPENS
IN CHICAGO
BISTROT MARGOT
(1437 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL - 312-587-3660) has opened a
new cabaret room with a comfy atmosphere with fireplace and bar, and
will present Heather Moran on vocals Fridays and Gail Becker on vocals
on Saturday nights from 9:00 pm until 1:00 am through the end of the
year presented by MaryMonica Music, Inc. Gail and Heather will be
performing classic standards, jazz, and requests. No cover charge.
MABEL DAWN DAVIS BACK
FROM DOWN UNDER
Deian McBryde
returns this week from his very successful tour on Australia, and
now Mabel Dawn Davis' new weekly show "JAZZ" at O.W. BAR (221 East
58th Street, NYC - 212-355-3395 - http://www.owbar.com/)
kicks off on Sunday, October 26th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. It's a jazz
show and a wine tasting all at once with great drink specials and
lots of good tunes. No cover charge.
"GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE!" KEEPS
GROWING & GROWING
Things are
really going well for the "Golden Girls - Live!" show, featuring recreations
of episodes from the TV sitcom with an all-male cast. The show plays
Fridays & Saturdays at 9:00 & 11:00 pm, as well as Sundays at 7:00
pm at UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438
- http://www.rosesturn.com/).
These shows have been selling out so now they have added a 10-show-a-week
Holiday run featuring the Christmas Episodes through the end of the
year - see the Rose's Turn website for all times and dates. They will
then move uptown on January 7th for an open-ended 8-show-a week-run
on January 7th. A portion of the proceeds are designated for the Progressive
Supra-nuclear Palsy Foundation in the name of Estelle Getty - she
was recently diagnosed with this debilitating fatal disease after
being mistakenly diagnosed with Parkinson and Alzheimer. It is in
fact the same disease that ended Dudley Moore's life. There is a $15
cover charge, and 2-drink minimum.
LYNE TREMBLAY BACK AT
GATE 403
Jazz/cabaret
vocalist Lyne Tremblay returns from a triumphal mini-concert tour
of Western Ontario to appear at GATE 403 (403 Roncesvalles Avenue,
Toronto, ON - 416-588-2930) this Friday, October 17th, from 9:00 pm
until 1:00 am, along with the wonderful Scott Marshall Trio.
MERCER A-Z CONTINUES AT
DILLON'S
Ricky Ritzel,
Leslie Anderson and Scott Barbarino continue their JOHNNY MERCER A-Z
show at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797) tonight
and every Thursday night through November 20th, with three sets each
night starting around 10:00 pm. They plan to sing every song ever
written by Mr. Mercer during this run. There is a $2 music charge
and a late-night menu is available.
I'M LOOKING FOR EVEN MORE
NEWS
I get plenty
of show listings sent me - far more than I can possibly use - it is
really difficult trying to choose which ones to run, which ones to
set aside. Sometimes the item itself makes this choice - incomplete
information or just a scan of a flier, neither of which is useful
to me. I would love to have more items from outside NYC, especially
NEWS items - new venues opening, benefits, CD Releases, celebrations,
etc. Add a website link if available.
OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE
DAVID FRIEDMAN & ALEX
KOREY GUESTS AT CHATTERBOX TONIGHT
At Seth Rudetsky's
BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC
- 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) tonight, Thursday, October 16th at 6:00 pm, David Friedman and Alix
Korey (from "Listen to My Heart") ARE GUESTS. If you have any interest
in musical theater, you should be attending these interview shows
every Thursday. Cost is a $10 donation and 2-drink minimum. Best of
all, all proceeds go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
)! For details, visit http://www.geocities.com/broadwaychatterbox/
.
"MUFTEE" HOSTS THREE GUESTS
AT STABLES THIS WEEKEND
"MufTee:
Casual Cabaret" with Hayden Tee features guests from theater & cabaret
at 11:00 pm on Fridays & Saturdays at STABLES THEATRE (10 Nimrod Street,
Kings Cross, Sydney - Tel: 9250-7799). Guests on October 17th & 18th
are Sharon Millerchip & Lara Malachy. "Muff-Tee" provides a unique
meshing of cabaret performance with special guests and audience interplay,
and is in its fourth month.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Hayden Tee and "MufTee: Casual Cabaret" will be re-locating to New
York City for a limited season, opening at the exciting new MAMA ROSE'S
(219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
clubæon January 4, 2004. More news shortly.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW"
FEATURES
On this coming
Sunday, October 19th, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over
WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram,
heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm (ET) has been pre-empted for THE GOLDEN
AGE OF RADIO On-Air Fundraiser. Host David Kenney will return on October
26th, with his own EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN Fall Fundraiser. Please
tune in and support this fantastic program. You are invited to e-mail
your comments and suggestions to David Kenney at: oldisnew@earthlink.net.
For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/
.
"AT THE RITZ"
Jeffrey Williams
and Lynn DiMenna host a radio show in Fairfield County, Connecticut
called "At the Ritz!" which can be heard on WVOF 88.5 FM. The Sunday
show broadcast live from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and features cabaret, jazz,
big band, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and Sinatra. Guests this Sunday
are Sara Partridge and Barbara Brussell. The show is also simulcast
on the web around the world on http://www.wvof.org/.
CABARET NEWS ON THE WEBSITE
Information
about other shows around the country and around the world can be found
on the BREAKING NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/
). How do you get an item posted in the BREAKING NEWS section of the
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/
)? Just e-mail me a press release of at least four paragraphs, giving
the complete information on your show, CD release or other cabaret
related event. Include photos in jpg or gif format if available.
Please send
me complete information - and do not merely e-mail me a copy of your
flier or a reference to a website. With two newsletters going out
a week, I don't have enough time to look these things up, and often
have to simply toss out incomplete items. By the way, I usually trim
quotes from reviews from the press releases I receive before using
the item on my website or in the newsletter, so don't count them when
putting together the four or more paragraphs.
DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS
OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
In order
to allow more space in the MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE,
I have moved the information about performers offering discounts to
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for their cabaret shows to the MID-WEEK
issue. The following shows are currently offering members special
prices and discounts - if you went to every show, you would save well
over $100!
LAURA PEARSON AT DANNY'S
Laura Pearson's
show "Is It the Girl or Is It the Gown" has been extended at DANNY'S
SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
for two additional performances, on Saturday, October 25th at 7:00
pm and Sunday October 26th at 6:15 pm. Musical direction is by Paul
Trueblood, and the show is directed by Margery Beddow. There is a
$16 cover, $10 food/drink minimum. NO COVER FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
& MAC, AEA Members.
GASHOLE DUO AT MAMA ROSE'S
The team
of Michael Holland and Karen Mack are hustling out a brand new addition
to their multi-award winning "Gashole" series of musical/maniacal
cover shows at MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558
- http://www.mamaroses.net/)
on Saturdays, October 18th & 25th and November 1st & 11th at 9:30
pm. This time around, the way back machine is set for a return trip
to the 70s, with upwards of 45 artists represented in the set. Expect
the best of what's made this team a tried and true club favorite:
deranged medleys, soaring harmonies, comedic mayhem, plus a custom
cocktail that will help you remember and forget the '70s all over
again! $15 cover * 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for MAC & CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE members.
JEANNE RESUA AT THE DUPLEX
2002 MAC
Award Nominee & Cabaret Hotline Award Winner Jean Resua will be appearing
with her acclaimed show "Turn on the Heat" for two dates in November
at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/),
on Sundays, November 2nd & 9th at 5:00 pm. David Brunetti is musical
director, with Steve LaSpina on bass. Director is Ron Cohn. There
is a $12 cover &2-drink minimum ($6 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
and MAC members.)
WAYNE SUTTON AT DANNY'S
San Francisco
cabaret favorite Wayne Sutton will make his NYC cabaret debut at DANNY'S
SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
with his show "Comes Love" on Thursday, October 23rd at 10:00 pm,
and Thursday, October 30th at 9:15 pm. Musical Director is Christopher
Denny with direction by Eric Michael Gillett. There is a $12 cover,
$10 food/drink minimum ($6 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and MAC
members).
RUTH CANAL AT ROSE'S TURN
Ruth Canal
will appear at UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438
- http://www.rosesturn.com/)
in October and November on Saturday evenings at 7:00 in a musical
review entitled "Mostly Murray," featuring the songs of Murray Grand.
Remaining performances are Saturdays on October 18th, 25th and November
1st and 8th at 7:00 pm. D. Jay Bradley is musical director of the
show. He also plays the performances, alternating with Steven Ray
Watkins. Also featured in the show are Tom Masters and Shawn Mitchell.
The show is produced by Commonworth.com. There is a $15 cover with
a 2-drink minimum. $12 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Members.
BARBARA FASANO AT THE
DUPLEX
Award winning
vocalist Barbara Fasano has extended her critically acclaimed show
"FIELDS OF GOLD" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street,
NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
for 1 more performance, Mondays, October 20th at 7:00 pm. Longtime
collaborator, Musical Director, Rick Jensen is at the piano. The show
features music by diverse songwriters such as Sting, Gershwin, Cole
Porter, Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern, Bruce Springsteen and Duke Ellington.
There is a $15.00 music charge and a 2-drink minimum. ($10 to CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE Members).
MAUREEN KELLY STEWART
AT DANNY'S
Maureen Kelley
Stewart returns to DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC
- 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
with her show, "A Pocketful of Bing" in October. Remaining performance
is Tuesday, October 14th 21st at 9:45 pm. With her Musical Director,
Dick Gallagher, and Frank Wagner on bass, Maureen Kelley Stewart celebrates
the anniversary of the 100th birthday of Bing Crosby who, according
to jazz writer and biographer, Gary Giddins, was "the most influential
and successful popular performer in the first half of the 20th century."
There is a $12 cover charge ($6 to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members)
and $10 food/drink minimum.
STEVEN RAY WATKINS AT
MAMA ROSE'S
Bistro Award
winner Steven Ray Watkins makes his solo cabaret debut with "Mona
Lisas and Mad Hatters .... Just a Few Of My Good Friends" at MAMA
ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
with remaining performances on Mondays, October 20th, 27th and November
3rd, all shows at 7:00 pm. Mr. Watkins will be playing and singing
songs that recall his friends and influences over the years. The band
consists of Joe Mowatt on drums, Kyle Sanna on guitar, and Michael
Blanco on bass, with backing vocals by Karen Mack and Lennie Watts.
Direction is also by Mr. Watts. The cover is $15, $10 for CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE members, and there is a 2-drink minimum.
RICHARD MALAVET AT MAMA
ROSE'S
Richard Malavet's
show, "Songs They Sang ... My Way," which opened at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT
ROOM in May is making its return to the cabaret stage this Fall at
the new MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets
in NYC - 1-212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net).
Performances are scheduled for Wednesdays October 29th, November 12th
and November 19th at 7:00 pm. Richard is joined on stage by a trio
of musicians whom have been working in the cabaret scene for decades.
They include Rex Benincasa (Drums); Don Falzone (Bass); and Ross Patterson,
(Musical Director, Arranger and Accompanist). "Songs" is under the
direction of Patricia Norcia. There is a $15 cover and 2-drink minimum.
There is a $5 discount for CABARET HOTLINE MEMBERS.
DOUG TRAPP AT DANNY'S
Singer/comedian
Doug Trapp returns with his show "The Trapp Family Singer" to DANNY'S
SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
with one show left on October 16th, Thursday at 7:00 pm. Barbara Anselmi
will accompany Mr. Trapp. There will be a $12.00 music charge and
a $10.00 food/drink minimum. There is a $5 discount for CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE members.
MICHAEL MCASSEY AT MAMA
ROSE'S
Lampkin Music
Group is proud to announce the return of MAC Award winner, Michael
McAssey, to New York City this October, opening at NYC's newest cabaret
venue, MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
with an encore presentation of his critically acclaimed 20th anniversary
show. While in NYC, Michael will also make his second appearance at
TOWN HALL for the MABEL MERCER Foundation's 14th annual CABARET CONVENTION.
Mr. McAssey will perform Fridays, October 17th and 24th at 9:30 pm
and Sundays, October 19th and 26th at 7:00 pm. There is a $15.00 cover,
2-drink minimum. There is a $5 discount for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
members. His appearance at Town Hall will be on Friday, October 24th.
IDA ZECCO AT THE DUPLEX
The incomparable
Ida Zecco, one of Boston's best, performs "ESTRO-GIN & TONIC" with
just one show left on Tuesday, October 21st at 7:00 pm at THE DUPLEX
CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/).
Musical direction is by another Boston favorite, Jim Rice. Hysterical,
musical and always theatrical, this performance will make you laugh
at and ponder the dilemmas of middle-age! There is a $15.00 plus 2-drink
minimum. There is a $5 discount for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Members.
TOM GROUNDS AT THE DUPLEX
& MAMA ROSE'S
Tom Grounds
will be bringing his debut CD "Tom Grounds: Something That I Wanted
You To Know," to two New York stages: at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE
(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
on Tuesdays, November 18th and 25th at 7:00 pm and then moving to
MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
on Saturday November 22nd and Sunday November 23rd at 4:00 pm. Both
sets of shows have a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum - $10.00 cover for
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
CAROLYN MONTGOMERY AT
ST. CLEMENTS
After a triumphant,
six-week run in the spring of 2003, Carolyn Montgomery has returned
with her show "Reveille" to Off-Broadway's ST. CLEMENTS THEATER (423
West 46th Street, NYC - 212-246-7277 Ext. 29) for eight consecutive
Sundays, with remaining dates on October 19th and 26th, November 2nd,
9th, 16th and 23rd - all shows at 8:00 pm. Montgomery will be accompanied
by her Musical Director Rick Leonard. Montgomery and Leonard have
chosen to add several new songs to the "Reveille" line-up for this
return engagement. In addition, Montgomery will release the CD entitled
"Reveille" at the November 9th performance, with a reception to follow
the show in the Cabaret Space at St. Clements, just one floor below
the theater. Tickets are $15. $5 discount to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
Members.
JOANNE TATHAM AT THE DUPLEX
Rising Los
Angeles-based vocalist Joanne Tatham will make her New York cabaret
debut in "Songs That Led Me Astray" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE
(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
on Thursdays & Fridays, November 6th, 7th, 13th & 14th at 9:00 pm,
joined by Musical Director Ross Patterson. The show, with an eclectic
mix of songs ranging from Cole Porter and Harold Arlen to Laura Nyro
and Cat Stevens, is directed by Ron Cohn. There is a $12 cover charge
and a 2-drink minimum. 2-for-1 discount for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
members.
GOLDIE DVER AT THE DUPLEX
Goldie Dver,
2002 MAC Award winner, brings her new solo show, "Woman On The Stage"
to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/),
for four nights in October. Remaining performances are Wednesdays,
October 22nd, and 29th at 7:00 pm. "Woman on The Stage" also spotlights
as guest star, multiple MAC Award winner, Lennie Watts. The show is
directed by James Beaman. Additional direction for this production
is by Mickey Coburn. Musical direction is by the multi-talented Tracy
Stark, whose song, "Woman On The Stage" inspired the concept of this
show. Joining them on stage will be bassist, Skip Ward. There is a
$15 cover, 2-drink minimum. There is a $5 discount for CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE Members.
MATT LEAHY AT MAMA ROSE'S
MAC nominee
and two-time Cabaret Hotline Award winner Matt Leahy has re- teamed
with Jay Bradley for the first time in over three years to create
"FAMILY AFFAIR - A Celebration," set to make it's debut at New York's
brand new cabaret hot spot, MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC -
212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/).
Remaining performance dates are on October 25th and November 1st,
also at 7:00 pm. Cover charge is $15.00. $5 discount for Cabaret Hotline
Members.
"LOVELY" AT THE DUPLEX
"LOVELY"
a musical comedy starring Kelly Briggs as "DAR" and Jerry Christakos
as "CHRISTY VANN de CAMP" will be performing at THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
every Sunday in October at 5:00 pm. Remaining shows are Sundays, October
19th & 26th. John McMahon is the musical director of this Nightlife
Award winning show. This will be a new version of "Lovely" which is
getting ready to go to London in the spring. The cover is $15 and
there is a 2-drink minimum. $10.00 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
members.
JEANNE MACDONALD AT THE
DUPLEX
MAC & BISTRO
Award winning vocalist Jeanne MacDonald brings her new fall show to
New York City at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street,
NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
on Saturdays at 7:00 pm, with remaining shows on October 18th, and
25th. Working with multiple MAC Award winning musical director/arranger
Rick Jensen, Jeanne's show features a mix of music from songwriters
which include Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hart, Mary Chapin Carpenter,
Hal David & Burt Bacharach, Michael Smith, Johnny Mercer & Harold
Arlen, and Rick Jensen. There is a $15 cover charge - 2 drink minimum
- $10 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Members.
JOANNA PARSON & LANCE
WERTH AT DON'T TELL MAMA
"Reddy Or
Not" is a musical comedy tribute to Helen Reddy, written by and starring
Joanna Parson and Lance Werth at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/).
Remaining performances will be on Thursdays, October 16th, 23rd and
30th at 9:00 pm. There is a $12 cover, and 2-drink minimum. CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE Members get a $5 discount off the cover.
BROADWAY'S MARY STOUT
AT DON'T TELL MAMA
Actress Mary
Stout, currently appearing as Madame de la Grande Bouche in Disney's
"BEAUTY AND THE BEAST," has scheduled additional performances of her
new cabaret show "MARY SINGS MILLER" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West
46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
this Fall. The show celebrates the songs of London Composer Charles
Miller and American lyricist Kevin Hammonds and London lyricist Adam
Bard. MARY SINGS MILLER will be has two more performances, on Monday,
October 13th at 9:00 pm, and Monday, November 3rd at 6:00 and 9:00
PM. Mary will be accompanied by Musical Director Stan Tucker. In addition,
for each performance there will be a special guest. There will be
a $15.00 cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum. A $10.00 cover charge
is available to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN
AT DON'T TELL MAMA
Along with
her most prized musical asset, talented musical director and accompanist,
David Brunetti, Lucille Carr-Kaffashan returns to DON'T TELL MAMA
(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
with her critically acclaimed show "Young @ Heart," with remaining
performances on Thursday, October 16th at 6:00 pm, and Saturday, October
25th at 4:30 pm. There is a $12 music charge ($6 for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE) and a 2-drink minimum.
DC ANDERSON SONGBOOK REVUE
AT THE DUPLEX
Lennie Watts,
Julie Reyburn and Rob Sutton are joined by Musical Director Stephen
Randoy and bassist Ritt Henn in an evening of cabaret music called
"NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH: the lyrics of D.C. Anderson" with music by
Carol Hall, Albert Hague, Elizabeth Doyle, Steven Landau, Stephen
Randoy, Jeff Rizzo, Rick Snyder, Ritt Henn and Billy Philadelphia.
Directed by the 2002 BISTRO and MAC Award winner for Best Director,
Lennie Watts, this 90-minute revue will be performed at THE DUPLEX
CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
with remaining performances on Fridays, October 17th, and 24th at
9:00 pm. Cover charge is $15.00 ($10.00 for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
members) and there is a 2-drink minimum.
ROCK ALBERS AT THE DUPLEX
Award-winning
comic/singer Rock Albers returns to the New York stage this fall in
a brand new show, poking fun at American pop culture in the unique
style that has now won him back-to-back MAC Awards for his stand-up
comedy. The new show "Rock 2: The New Rock Albers Show" is a sequel
to "The Rock Albers Show," which he performed to enthusiastic audiences
and critics for more than three years. The eccentric comedian, dubbed
by his fans as "America's comedy crusader," will be giving eight performances
of his new show at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street,
NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/),
with remaining performances on Saturdays at 5:00 pm, October 18th,
25th, and Saturdays at 7:00 pm, November 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd.
Tickets can be purchased through Theatermania.com, Phone: 212-352-3101.
Tickets are $10, and there is a 2-drink minimum. FREE tickets are
available for all CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Members as well as their
guests. (For the Discount Code, e-mail rockalbers@aol.com.)
MARIEANN MERINGOLO AT
THE DUPLEX
Marieann
Meringolo, recipient of the Back Stage Bistro Award for "Outstanding
Vocalist" and nominated for the prestigious GLAMA Award for "Debut
Artist" for her first CD, "Hold Me Close," has produced her second
solo CD, IMAGINE ... IF WE ONLY HAVE LOVE, a collection of much loved
popular songs and inspirational new works. Marieann and her band's
CD Release show at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street,
NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) has just been extended, with additional shows added. One remaining
performances on Thursday, October 16th at 9:00 pm. Marieann is joined
by Doyle Newmyer (piano & keyboards), John Loehrke (bass) and Nydia
"Liberty" Mata (drums & percussion). There is a $15 cover, 2-drink
minimum. $5 Discount to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS.
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in this section, you must send in your flier and/or other promotional
material showing the discount offer for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members
to me. The discount offered must be equal to or greater than any other
discount offer you make available to other groups or organizations.
Please check with the venue where you are performing to be sure that
these discounts will be honored. This offer is not for the NYC area
only. CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members live all over the US, Canada,
Australia and the UK.
OCTOBER BANNER SLOTS SOLD
OUT - NOVEMBER SLOTS SELLING FAST
BANNER AD
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for 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 far
in advance as possible. A lot of folks want to start advertising their
CDs for holiday sales in November, so don't delay getting your order
in.
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 send the details.
SHOWS SEEN
I have a
backlog of 13 cabaret reviews to write - all shows seen in the past
two weeks. So, once again I have had to choose a few and will continue
with the rest in another issue.
LYNNE ROBINSON AT DANNY'S
Lynne Robinson
made her solo cabaret debut to DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
a few weeks ago, and I was able to make it to her final show on Sunday,
October 5th at 2:00 pm. I was amazed at this lady's enthusiasm and
energy. Her show was called "More Than 16 Bars" and focused on the
fact that she had gone to her musical director, Jerry Scott, with
the idea of rehearsing for a Broadway audition - traditionally a very
brief performance of 16 bars. But she discovered that working on her
craft was so much fun, she didn't wish to settle for 16-bar samples,
but instead do a whole cabaret show with complete songs. Along with
director Andy Praskai, this show developed. Ms. Robinson is a lyric
soprano, with very credible vocal control. Her songs were mostly "show
tunes" and quite often, when done outside of the original show they
appeared in, there is an attempt to adopt the original emotion and
style of the theater production, rather than adapting the song for
a cabaret presentation. Thus the show becomes a vocal/theatrical presentation,
rather than the personalized presentation that the intimacy of cabaret
requires. Consequently each song stands alone, rather than being connected
with songs that preceded and followed the song. But this is a debut,
and Ms. Robinson provided a terrific hour of entertainment. And there
is no denying that when it comes to show tunes, Gerry Scott is an
expert.
LAURA PEARSON AT DANNY'S
I stayed
at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133
- http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
on October 5th to catch Laura Pearson's show "Is It the Girl or Is
It the Gown," a very fascinating show that featured Paul Trueblood
as musical director, with direction by Marjorie Beddow. Ms. Pearson
brings with her to cabaret her long experience in the major showrooms
in Las Vegas and Paris, and once can easily see why. She is tall,
statuesque, and absolutely stunning as she sings a series of songs
- in a series of gowns, in a most exciting and entertaining hour of
fun. Her vocals are incredible - the result being that I enjoyed the
girl even more than the gowns, which were incredible in their own
right. After her showgirl career, Ms. Pearson entered the corporate
world - quite successfully - for a number of years, and this show
marked her return to the world of entertainment. There are boas and
feathered fans, lots of sparkling costumes, and more fun than one
should be allowed to have on a Sunday afternoon. Unlike Ms. Robinson's
show, seen earlier, each song built on the previous, following various
recent events in Ms. Pearson's life, including an "almost" marriage
segment that just might deserve a whole show if its own. Once again
Mr. Trueblood added just the right balance between accompanist and
foil for Ms. Pearson's asides, and was right in sync with this rather
fast-paced show. Some of the songs on the list I have heard often
in other shows, yet placed in this setting, with the very talented
and self-confident Laura Pearson in charge, they were refreshingly
new again.
Laura Pearson's
"Is It the Girl or Is It the Gown" show has been extended at DANNY'S
SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
for two more performances, on Saturday, October 25th at 7:00 pm and
Sunday October 26th at 6:15 pm. There is a $16 cover, $10 food/drink
minimum. NO COVER FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE & MAC, AEA Members. Did
she say free? Wow!
CONNIE PACHL & BILL DOUGHERTY
AT DON'T TELL MAMA
Following
Laura Pearson's show, I crossed the street on Sunday, October 5th
to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
for "Let's Duet: a Celebration of Friendship & Song" featuring Connie
Pachl and Bill Daugherty, at 5:30 pm. Musical director was Doyle Newmeyer,
with Jim Conant on guitar. Both Connie and Bill are wonderful vocalists
and fantastic entertainers, and it was a treat to see cabaret pros
in action. Unfortunately, both have been away from cabaret for some
time, and hopefully this series of shows will forge a great partnership
that will result in many more such productions in the future. Most
of the songs were about friendship, including the original opening
number "We're Here," written by Ralph Affoumado and Mr. Dougherty.
Both have their roots in the south, and actually have been friends
since they met in St. Louis in 1987. It was like a family gathering,
with songs of small town kids who come to NYC for fame and fortune.
There is a rather tedious Broadway medley, but otherwise the duets
and solos demonstrate remarkable vocals - with Mr. Dougherty's Irish
tenor at times hitting higher notes than Ms. Pachl's soprano! There
is even a segment featuring a mandolin, played by Mr. Conant (who
happens to be Ms. Pachl's husband). How often do you hear a mandolin
in cabaret?
Connie Pachl
& Bill Dougherty continue their show "Let's Duet" at DON'T TELL MAMA
(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
with shows on Sundays in October at 5:30 pm and Fridays in November
at 6:30 pm. It is not just a celebration of friendship, but also a
celebration of the long-awaited return of two great cabaret talents.
GOLDIE DVER AT THE DUPLEX
On Wednesday,
October 8th, I travelled downtown to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61
Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
for Goldie Dver's new show "Woman On The Stage" at 7:00 pm. The show
tells the story of career vs. family, and the way-of-life threatening
condition of "getting older." With direction by James Beaman, with
additional direction for this production is by Mickey Coburn. Musical
direction is by the multi-talented Tracy Stark. I have watched Ms.
Dver's development as a cabaret performer over several years, and
it seems like each time she steps on stage her performance is better
than the last. This show brings out the very best in her, and she
brings out the best in every note she sings. A very poignant song
called "Back Home" (Drey Shepperd & Gerrard Kenny) included such touching
lyrics, and was performed so precisely, I left the show mulling over
its message. Halfway through the show, Ms. Dver turned the stage over
to her guest to Lennie Watts who did an amazing rendition of "Cry."
A duet with Mr. Watts (Tom Waits' "I Never Talk to Strangers") was
simply delightful. Ms. Stark's arrangements were eloquent, and the
entire evening was focused and entertaining. Kudos to Mr. Beaman.
Brava to Ms. Dver. Bravo to Mr. Watts.
Goldie Dver,
2002 MAC Award winner continues her show "Woman On The Stage" at THE
DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/)
with remaining performances are Wednesdays, October 22nd, and 29th
at 7:00 pm. You don't want to miss this exciting and entertaining
show.
SHARON MCNIGHT AT MAMA
ROSE'S
Sharon McNight
is in an extended series of shows at MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue,
NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
and I headed over there on Wednesday, October 8th, to catch the 9:30
pm show. It was well worth the trip. The show is called "Ladies Compose
Yourselves!" and salutes ladies who write the songs, especially composers
still writing today. The opening song, "Shall We Join The Ladies"
is the only one not written by a lady (Marshall Barer) but does salute
the ladies. Most of the songs are of a comedy bent - after all, it
is the diva of musical comedy performing here, but occasionally Ms.
McNight pauses to perform a number that gives everyone pause. Liz
McNamara, Adryan Russ, Amanda McBroom & Michele Brourman, Babbie Green,
Beckie Menzie & Cheri Coons, Karen Gottlieb and even Ms. McNight herself
are among the songwriters represented in the show. It is an informal,
fun-packed show that perfectly showcases this very amazing lady's
talents - her flair for finding the right facial expression for every
phrase is uncanny. Every moment is relaxed, yet there is never a moment
where your mind wanders from the performance. Musical director, Steven
Ray Watkins was able to keep pace with Ms. McNight, while holding
back laughter - an amazing feat to be sure.
Ms. McNight
continues at MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 -
http://www.mamaroses.net/)
with remaining shows scheduled for Wednesdays, October 22nd & 29th
at 9:30 pm and Saturday, October 18th at 7:00 pm. Additional performances
are on Mondays, November 3rd & 10th at 9:30 pm and Sunday, November
9th at 4:00 pm. There is a $20.00 music charge and a 2-drink minimum.
You have plenty of chances to catch this show - so you have no excuse
for missing one of the most talented and entertaining ladies in cabaret
today - and in fact I suggest you go now so you have a chance to see
it again.
That's all
the "mini-reviews" I have time (and space for) in this issue and I
have so many more to write!
TOO MUCH NEWS?
A few subscribers
have written in complaining that there is simply too much news in
each issue to absorb - yet I continue to get lots of letters from
folks for being included in the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, and even more
that want to me mentioned. I am at a loss to solve this - I certainly
don't want to go to 3 issues a week. Please drop me a line with your
comments, thoughts and suggestions. Thanks.
IT'S TIME TO GO - MORE
NEWS & LISTINGS ON MONDAY
Time to go
- after my daily nap I am off to town to pick up my mail and catch
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX show, with guests Alix Korey and
David Friedman (currently appearing UPSTAIRS AT STUDIO 54 in a revue
of David's songs) and then probably back home to get back to work.
Friday night
I hope to catch Terry Tyrell at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/) at 7:00 pm, followed
by Michael McAssey's show at 9:30 pm at MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue,
NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/).
Saturday, I want to catch Beth Valenti's last show at 7:00 pm at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
before she moves to Florida. On Sunday, I will sit down with all my
schedules and see which shows I will see during Cabaret Convention
week - I'll probably publish the schedule on the website as sort of
a "picks of the week" type of article. I have no cabaret plans for
Sunday, but who knows?
I sincerely
hope that you will sign on as CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members this
year. The more members we get, the more services we can offer on the
website and in the newsletter. Your membership donation will also
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membership more valuable.
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of all, your membership donation is a way for you to encourage me
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