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CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE #031007 - Thursday, October 23, 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 plus MIDWEEK Issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - explanation
below - which includes cabaret listings for around the world, and
also includes information on all the banner ads running on the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website plus more news, breaking stories and notes,
and news on shows offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE. Reviews will appear in another issue to be sent on Friday
- with additional "late news" items.
This has
been "the week that was!" Following the rules of "Murphy's Law," anything
that could go wrong, did. I am a very patient person. I have been
raised in a home where swearing and cursing were not permitted. In
the past I have faced frustration with perseverance and determination.
All of this was put to the test this week.
I pride myself
in being a "computer expert" (I was a computer programmer in a previous
life for about 20 years). As everyone is aware, the prime rule when
working with a computer is to make backups of all your important files
at least once a week. But I have been a bit busy lately, so early
Saturday I decided to do a backup of my website files while I had
breakfast - something I had no done for about six weeks. But, being
a little sleepy, in error I somehow reversed the procedure, and copied
the backup I made on August 30th over my current files. Six weeks
of work obliterated. There are now nearly 3,000 pages on my website
and well over 700 photos. You should have heard the words that came
from my mouth!
But, I didn't
panic for long. No problem, I realized. All the files - right up to
date - were also on my ISP's server, located somewhere in Michigan.
So, all I had to do was download those files back to my computer drives
here in Queens. Sure, it would take several hours or so, but there
was grocery shopping and housecleaning to do. I relaxed, and calmly
set up everything for the download and hooked on to the internet through
my DSL line. Little did I know that the wonderful folks at VERIZON
had chosen the weekend to upgrade some DSL equipment - a job that
would last through Monday - with only intermittent service available
here in Long Island City all weekend.
It was late
Monday afternoon before things were operating properly, the download
was completed, and a backup made immediately after to both my external
hard drive and to my iBook. The plan was to move operations, via the
iBook, to one of those "hotspots" if my DSL line failed again. But
all my deadlines had passed, the newsletter for Monday was totally
out of date, and I "scrubbed" publication until today - thus the "combined"
issue.
NYC CABARET CONVENTION
REPORTS ON THE WEBSITE
Thanks to
the fine work of Alan Krul, reports the first two shows of the NYC
MABEL MERCER CONVENTION are already on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
with the third report to be added after this issue is sent out. A
special thank you to all who volunteered to write for CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE this year and permit me to avoid the task.
What a relief
for me! Imagine, after what I went through over the weekend, having
to sit in an uncomfortable balcony seat for three hours or so at THE
TOWN HALL. Instead I could stay at home and write up a bunch of articles
for the website, and sort out things on my hard drives. In fact, I
downloaded a program that now automatically copies my important files
to a backup area on the external drive every time I shut down my computer
- or any time I wish. The important thing about making a mistake is
learning from the mistake!
SPECIAL TO MY SISTER IN
FLORIDA
No, I did
not forget your birthday on October 21st - Chelsea Hudgins will attest
to that fact. She was sitting next to me at Eve Eaton's show at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
on Tuesday night when I remembered it. What I did forget was to send
you a birthday card - the craziness of the weekend is to blame. Happy
Birthday! I have decided to solve this problem by buying a birthday
card for each of my three sisters on January 1st and mailing them
off with the notation on the outside "Do Not Open Until Your Birthday."
OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE
"CHESS" CONCERT REUNION
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 23rd at 6:00 pm, Seth will have a "Chess"
Concert reunion with Julia Murney, Norm Lewis, Adam Pascal & more!
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 24th & 25th
are Paul Capsis & Tony Sheldon. "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 closing shop for a
while in Sydney on November 1st and 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.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW"
FEATURES FALL FUND RAISER
On this coming
Sunday, October 26th, 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) host David Kenney will hold his EVERYTHING
OLD IS NEW AGAIN Fall Fundraiser. Please tune in, phone in and support
this fantastic weekly program. The show will feature performances
from David's 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION recorded "LIVE" on September
8th at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133
- http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/).
You will hear Broadway & cabaret stars Jessica Molaskey & John Pizzarelli,
songwriter David Friedman, with singers Anne Runolfsson & Michael
Hunsaker, singer/songwriter Tom Andersen and Broadway/cabaret star
Mary Stout.
Please call
212-209-2950 during the broadcast and pledge:
$75.00 -
Everything Old Is New Again "25th Anniversary Celebration" CD featuring
performances from our September 8th Benefit and your station membership.
$50.00 - Regular Annual Membership
$25.00 - Fixed Income Annual Membership
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 ITEMS OF NOTE
FIREBIRD CAFE CLOSES -
YET ONCE AGAIN!
"Croon,"
starring Gregory Moore and Lana Rein, which opened at THE FIREBIRD
CAFE (363 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-586-0244 - http://www.firebirdrestaurant.com/)
on October 2nd and was scheduled to run through November 2nd, closed
suddenly on Thursday, October 16th. No official reason was given for
the closure. The club is once again dark. Deja vu all over again.
KAREN MASON AMONG CABARET
STARS AT LSLF BENEFIT CONCERT
Karen Mason
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,
Jim Caruso, Judy Collins, Lainie Kazan, Maureen McGovern, Carol Woods,
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.
DIETRICH SALUTE IN YONKERS
Karen Kohler
and the BQE Project will debut their joint venture, "Dietrich Today!"
at the newly restored PHILIPSBURGH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - PPAC (2-8
Hudson Street, Yonkers, NY - 914-964-8977 - http://www.philipsburgh.org/)
this Friday, October 24th. At 7:00 pm, Karen will perform interpretations
in German, French and English of classic Dietrich songs from stage
and screen. At 8:00 pm, The BQE Project will perform their enhanced
score to the Director's Cut of Josef von Sternberg's "The Blue Angel,"
the masterpiece of early German cinema that catapulted Marlene to
international stardom back in 1930. Doyle Newmyer will be at the piano
for both shows. See the website for ticket information.
SCREENING BENEFITS MAC
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.
CABARET WEST HOLDS MIXER
IN WEST HOLLYWOOD
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 tonight, 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.
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
This is a
repeat item - because I ran the wrong date last week: 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.
SHOW SALUTES WOMEN WITH
CHUTZPAH
Liz Keever
sings "Chutzpah! Jewish Women Onstage" at The Backroom at DILLON'S
(245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797) on Wednesdays, October
29th and November 5th & 12th at 2:30 & 7:00 pm. The show is directed
by Barry Kleinbort. Conceived and written by Ms. Keever, the show
describes a group of bright, gutsy Jewish women who broke with convention
and defied expectation: Molly Picon, Sophie Tucker, Fanny Brice, Barbra
Streisand and Bette Midler. But this is also about the surprising
journey of one more performer - an Oregon girl who fell into widowhood
and embraced her new faith: Judaism. All are survivors“with humor
and moxie. Music Director is Robert Felstein, with Arnold Gottlieb
on bass & tuba. Matinees: $15 - Evenings $18. There is a $10 minimum.
Visit http://www.chutzpahwomen.info
for more information.
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."
CABARET GETAWAY IN NEW
HAMPSHIRE
MP Productions
presents CABARET GETAWAY at the BEST WESTERN RED JACKET RESORTS (Mountain
View, Route 16, North Conway, NH - 1-800-752-2538 - http://www.redjacketmountainview.com/)
featuring Boston cabaret artists James G. Page, Gordon Michaels, Kent
French, Michelle Currie, Athene Wilson-Glover, Dorothy Miller and
Dawn Boucher on Friday through Sunday, November 7th through 9th. Enjoy
an entire weekend of magnificent music, exquisite cuisine and charming
accommodations. All this for only $235 per person/double occupancy.
FREE STAGED READING
"SEX! The
Musical" conceived by David Coffman (4 GUYS NAMED JOSE) and directed
by Dev Janki (ZANNA DON'T) with contributions by 26 songwriters as
part of the Amas Six O'clock Musical Lab Series will have a free staged
Reading on Monday, October 27th at 7:00 pm and Tuesday, October 28th
at 3:00 & 7:00 pm at THE JOHN HOUSEMAN Studio A (450 West 42nd Street,
NYC - Resv: 212-563-2565). For more information, see http://www.SexTheMusical.com/.
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 going to try to get there
tonight.
OBERLIN & DAUGHERTY CDs
FEATURED IN NEXT SIEGEL SHOW AT DILLON'S
TheaterMania's
Barbara & Scott Siegel have chosen their next set of CDs in their
recently launched hit "Picks of the Month" series at DILLON'S (245
West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797). The award-winning Karen Oberlin
will be honored for her CD "Secret Love: The Music of Doris Day" (Miranda
Music) as will one of cabaret's most admired tenors Bill Daugherty
for his first CD "Look to the Rainbow "(Thoroughbred Records). Ms.
Oberlin and Mr. Daugherty will perform live at the club on Sunday,
November 2nd at 7:00 pm (doors open for dinner at 6 PM). Special Guest
Stars will be Eric Comstock and Connie Pachl. The legendary Jazz singer
Annie Ross will be on hand to introduce Ms. Oberlin. Also joining
the show as special guests are jazz icon Annie Ross and legendary
conducter/orchestrator Peter Howard. There is no cover charge and
no minimum.
CABARET WEEKEND IN PROVINCETOWN
BEACONLIGHT
GUESTHOUSE (12 Winthrop Street, Provincetown, MA - 800-696-9603 -
http://www.beaconlightguesthouse.com/)
will hold their annual CABARET WEEKEND on November 21st through 23rd.
The Cabaret Package includes accommodation and breakfast, wine and
hors d'oeuvres on Friday and Saturday night, champagne brunch at the
BEACONLIGHT on Sunday morning and admission to all performances. The
weekend's program is nearly finalized and details will be posted shortly
but will include an "open mic" session on Friday night and a full
cabaret concert on Saturday. Featured performers are national recording
artist Ida Zecco, award winning cabaret performer Valerie Sneade and
musical director Jim Rice. Performances are in the living room by
the fireplace of the BEACONLIGHT. Package prices range from $110 to
$175 per night with a two night minimum stay requirement.
I'M ALWAYS LOOKING FOR
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,
new pianos, etc. Add a website link if available. I have news ready
to print about two new cabaret venues - already in operation - but
one contains no reservation phone number or cover information, and
the other did not include the exact street address.
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/).
LYNN DIMENNA
Vocalist
and "AT THE RITZ!" radio host and producer, Lynn DiMenna continues
to celebrate the release of her debut CD "SWEET SWING" with a series
of Tuesday night shows at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/).
Ms. DiMenna will perform on November 4th, 11th & 25th at 7:00 pm with
a trio, and will appear with a full band on Tuesday, November 18th
at 9:15 pm. There is a $15 cover and $10 food/drink minimum. 1/2 off
the cover for MAC, TSE, NYSMS and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
TOM D'ANGORA
Tom D'Angora,
the young standout of Provincetown's highly controversial production
of "Naked Boys Singing," brings his debut cabaret back once more to
DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) for three more nights: Saturday, October 25th at 4:00 pm, and Sundays,
November 2nd & 9th at 8:00 pm. The show titled "Diva's I've Done"
celebrates the women that have touched this show queen's life. The
show is directed by hot newcomer Michael Duling and features the musical
direction of cabaret favorite Tracy Stark. Featured in the show are
Noel Cody, Stephanie Harwood, and Cara LaGreen as Princes Diana. There
is a $12 cover and 2-drink minimum. No cover charge for CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE members.
TENNIE LEONARD
Tennie Leonard
debuts her show "My Heart Belongs .. The Songs of Mary Martin" at
DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133
- http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
on Wednesdays, October 29th and November 5th, 12th & 19th at 7:00
pm. This show features songs from many of Mary Martin's theatrical
triumphs. Cover charge is $15 with a $10 food/drink minimum.
TERI NOEL
Teri Noel
presents her new show "Downsized," at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
on three Sundays, November 9th, 23rd & 30th at 5:30 pm. Musical director
is the wonderful Brian Hurley and they are joined by Bruce Whitcomb
on guitar. In this show, Ms. Noel hints at a playful and suggestive
sexuality that stops short of going over the line. There is a $12
music charge ($6 for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members) and 2-drink minimum.
PAM TATE
2003 MAC
Award nominee Pam Tate takes great pride in announcing the up-coming
release of her new CD "Something Wonderful," based on her series of
critically acclaimed cabaret shows of the same title. "Something Wonderful"
features a sophisticated mix of songs ranging from classic to contemporary
pop, from Rodgers & Hammerstein, Jacques Brel, Dorothy Fields & Cy
Coleman to Milton Nascimento, Kander & Ebb and Sting. Arrangements
for "Something Wonderful" are by Pam Tate and Tedd Firth, and the
recording features Tedd Firth on Piano, Ritt Henn on Bass and Rex
Benincasa on Drums and Percussion. The CD was produced by Pam Tate
for Beat Productions.
RICHARD MALAVET
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 ONLINE & MAC members.
TOM ANDERSEN CELEBRATES
CD RELEASE
Tom Andersen
has just released his latest CD, "Who Knows?" in conjunction with
his appearance on Tuesday, October 21st at THE TOWN HALL (123 West
43rd Street, NYC - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/)
as part of the 14th Annual MABEL MERCER CABARET CONVENTION. This astonishing
album combines acoustic pop, country and swing, and features four
of Andersen's original tunes (co-written with Tim DiPasqua and Ian
Herman), including "Another Tuesday" and "Then Again." "Who Knows?"
The recording also includes his country swing version of Rodgers &
Hammerstein's "A Lovely Night" and his heart-wrenching rendition of
the Patsy Cline classic "I Fall to Pieces." The CD is being distributed
through Original Cast Records (http://www.originalcastrecords.com/).
WAYNE SUTTON AT DANNY'S
SKYLIGHT ROOM
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).
RICHARD HOLBROOK AT DANNY'S
SKYLIGHT ROOM
Richard Holbrook
returns with his acclaimed show "The Untapped Fred Astaire" to DANNY'S
SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
for two shows only, on Monday, October 27th at 7:00 pm and Tuesday,
October 28th at 9:15 pm. He is joined by the Tom Nelson Trio. Call
the club for cover charge & minimum information.
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.)
KAREN OBERLIN'S CD FEATURED
AT SIEGEL SHOW
Karen Oberlin
will be one of the featured artists at Barbara & Scott Siegel's "Picks
of the Month" show at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797)
on Sunday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm (doors open for dinner at 6:00
pm). There is no cover, no minimum - reservations are strongly advised.
You can read all about Karen's CDs "My Standard" and "Secret Love:
The Music of Doris Day" at http://www.karenoberlin.com/.
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 MAC & 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 to perform 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 "Down a Third." While in NYC, Michael will also make his second
appearance at TOWN HALL for the MABEL MERCER Foundation's 14th annual
CABARET CONVENTION on Friday, October 24th. Mr. McAssey will perform
Friday, October 24th at 9:30 pm and Sunday, October 26th at 7:00 pm.
There is a $15.00 cover, 2-drink minimum. There is a $5 discount for
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE & MAC members.
JOANNE TATHAM AT THE DUPLEX
& GARDENIA
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. There is a 2-for-1 discount for MAC & 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/).
The show also features members of the NYC Gay Men's Chorus. D. Jay
Bradley is musical director, and Lennie Watts directs. Remaining performance
dates are on October 25th and November 1st, also at 7:00 pm. Cover
charge is $15.00. $5 discount for MAC and Cabaret Hotline Members
for October 11th, 25th & November 1st performances.
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 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
and MAC Members and seniors.
LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN
AT DON'T TELL MAMA
Along with
her most prized musical asset, talented musical director and accompanist,
David Brunetti, Lucille 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 one remaining
performance on Saturday, October 25th at 4:30 pm. There is a $12 music
charge and a 2-drink minimum. $6 for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS
& MAC.
BABY JANE DEXTER EXTENDED
FOR EIGHTH & FINAL MONTH AT THE DUPLEX
Baby Jane
Dexter continues for an unprecedented eighth consecutive month on
Saturdays in October 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/
). Performances continue on Saturdays at 9:00 pm, with just one remaining
show, scheduled for October 25th. These are the last performances
of this run. Ms. Dexter is joined by her musical director Ross Patterson.
There is a $15 music charge and a 2-drink minimum.
LOVELY NEW VERSION OF
"LOVELY" AT THE DUPLEX - EVERY SUNDAY IN OCTOBER
"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. 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. Remaining
show is Sunday, October 26th. The cover is $15 and there is a 2-drink
minimum. $10.00 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE & MAC members.
LESLIE OROFINO'S BRUNCH
SHOW SUNDAYS AT THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM
Singer Leslie
Orofino returns to THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC
- RESV: 212-419-9331 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/)
with her new show "Hooray for Love," a celebration of the lyricist
Dorothy Fields. She will be accompanied by Ross Patterson, her music
director, at the piano, John Loehrke on bass and Rex Benincasa on
drums. Louis D. Pietig directs the show. There are just one remaining
performance are on October 26th. Ms. Orofino's "Hooray for Love" will
begin at 2:00 pm, following a two-course brunch beginning at 12:00
pm. Brunch and music charge is $65.00. The music charge is only $35.00,
plus two drink minimum (must be seated by 1:30).
DUPLEX REVUE OF DC ANDERSON
SONGS
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." Directed by
the 2002 BISTRO and MAC Award winner for Best Director, Lennie Watts,
this 90-minute revue is being performed at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE
(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
with just one remaining show on Friday, October 24th at 9:00 pm. Cover
charge is $15.00 and there is a 2-drink minimum. $10.00 cover for
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE & MAC members.
JEANNE MACDONALD RETURNS
TO 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/)
for four Saturdays at 7:00 pm, with just one remaining show, on October
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 & MAC Members.
JUST A FEW TICKETS LEFT
FOR TIMELESS DIVA SHOW OCTOBER 26th
"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
good news: The witty, wonderful and wicked Sharon McNight will be
joining the Diva Performers.
Also performing
in this show will be legendary jazz artist Emme Kemp. Emme was last
seen in the jam session scenes in the film "Sweet and Lowdown" with
Woody Allen and Sean Penn. She also appeared at the Shomberg Center
"Women in Jazz" Series, as well as starring at the 92nd St. Y's "Jazz
in July" with Dick Hyman.
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. There
are just a handful of seats available.
See http://www.durellproductions.com/sharell
for more information.
LAURA PEARSON AT DANNY'S
Laura Pearson's
"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 shows, on Saturday, October 25th at 7:00 pm and
Sunday, October 26th at 6:15 pm. "Is It the Girl or Is It the Gown"
is about being true to yourself and your dreams. Musical direction
is by Paul Trueblood, and the show is directed by Margery Beddow.
There is a $15 cover, $10 food/drink minimum. NO COVER for CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE members.
ROCK ALBERS AT THE DUPLEX
- FREE TICKETS FOR HOTLINE MEMBERS
Award-winning
comic/singer Rock Albers returns to the New York stage this fall in
a brand new show, "Rock 2: The New Rock Albers Show" is a sequel to
"The Rock Albers Show," which he performed for more than three years.
He 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 shows on Saturday at 5:00 pm, October 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 MAC & CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE Members as well as their guests. (For the Discount
Code, e-mail rockalbers@aol.com.)
TOM GROUNDS CD SHOW COMING
TO THE DUPLEX & MAMA ROSE'S
Tom Grounds
(http://www.tomgrounds.com
) 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 & MAC members. Tom's debut CD - "Tom Grounds:
Something That I Wanted You To Know" is available at http://www.CDBaby.com/,
http://www.tower.com/
,http://www.Footlight.com/
and http://www.Amazon.com/
JAMIE DE ROY & FRIENDS
ON CABLE TV
"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. Jamie's next show airs on Tuesday, November
4th at 8:00 pm celebrating (once more) Jamie's 30th Birthday. 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/.
NOVEMBER BANNER AD SLOTS
SELLING FAST
BANNER AD
spaces on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website were sold out for the
month of October, we had to turn down several requests. 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 will want to start advertising their CDs for holiday
sales in November & December, so don't delay getting your order in.
Banner ads
are displayed at random in two places on nearly all 3,000 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.
CABARET ARTISTS APPEARING
AROUND THE WORLD:
There may
be a detailed article on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
for many of these items.
NEW YORK CITY - MAJOR
ROOMS
THE ALGONQUIN
OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 ext. 171 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/)
- The club is holding its annual Cabaret Cavalcade in conjunction
with the Cabaret Convention. Call the club for performers, showtimes
and cover charges - no information was provided to us. However, on
Sunday, October 26th, you can catch Leslie Orofino's show "Hooray
for Love," a celebration of the lyricist Dorothy Fields at 2:00 pm,
following a two-course brunch beginning at 12:00 pm. She will be accompanied
by Ross Patterson, her music director, at the piano, John Loehrke
on bass and Rex Benincasa on drums. Louis D. Pietig directs the show.
Brunch and music charge is $65.00. The music charge is only $35.00,
plus two drink minimum (must be seated by 1:30).
BEMELMAN'S
BAR (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
- Loston Harris is at the piano here Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:30
pm to 12:30 am - $20 per person cover charge ($10 at the bar).
THE CAFE
CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
- All of New York night-life lovers are celebrating Bobby Short's
spectacular return with a new show titled "Guess Who's Back in Town?"
Mr. Short has begun his 35th fall season at THE CAFE CARLYLE. As energetic
and animated as ever, Bobby continues to delight audiences with his
inimitable interpretations of early 20th century favorites. From October
14th through New Year's Eve 2003, he performs Tuesday through Thursday
at 8:45 pm and on Friday and Saturday with two shows at 8:45 pm and
10:45 pm The cover charge is $75 per person. Dinner is served at 7:00
pm
CAFE PIERRE
(Fifth Avenue at 61st Street, NYC - 212-838-8000) - Kathleen Landis
has returned to the piano at this elegant East Side boite Tuesdays
through Saturdays beginning at 8:30 pm.
FEINSTEIN'S
at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/)
- The club presents the debut of Grammy Award winning singer Crystal
Gayle. Her engagement celebrates the release of her new CD, "All My
Tomorrows." Performances run from October 21st through -25th. The
show will play the following schedule: Tuesday through Saturday at
8:30 PM with a late show on Friday and Saturday at 11:00 PM. All shows
have a $40 cover and $30 minimum. Jackets are suggested, but not required.
JOE'S PUB
(425 Lafayette Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200 - Box Office:
212-539-8778 - http://www.joespub.com/)
- Pop/jazz tenor, Brad Linard, performs for the first time at JOE'S
PUB on Saturday, November 1st at 7:00 pm, with award-winning music
director/composer Rob LaRocco and an all-star band: Peter Calo on
guitar, Joe Quigley on bass, Greg Landes on drums, and Jon Vercesi
on keyboards, with back-up vocalist Vicki Levy. Brad is also the featured
singer of the original LaRocco musical "Through My Eyes" whose CD
release is slated for 2004. Tickets are $20.
KING KONG
ROOM at the Supper Club (240 West 47th Street, NYC - 1-212-921-1940
- http://www.KingKongRoom.com/)
- For two nights only, Friday & Saturday, October 24th & 25th at 9:00
pm, Tony Award Winning Actress Donna McKechnie will offer a special
evening of songs featuring such great composers as Comden & Green,
Jerome Kern, Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Thommie
Walsh, the Musical Director is Eugene Gwozdz. There is a $25 cover,
$15 food/drink minimum.
STANHOPE
PARK HYATT NEW YORK (995 Fifth Avenue, NYC - 212-650-4737 - http://stanhopepark.hyatt.com/)
- October 15th through January 3, 2004 the club presents Steve Ross
in "My Manhattan," a musical celebration of New York City. Wednesday
through Saturday 8:30 pm, added shows on Friday & Saturday at 10:30
pm. Call from cover/minimum information.
UPSTAIRS
AT STUDIO 54 (254 West 54th Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 212-239-6200
- http://www.telecharge.com/)
- "Listen To My Heart - The Songs of David Friedman," opened officially
on October 23rd. David will be at the piano with vocals Allison Briner,
Joe Cassidy, Michael Hunsaker, Alix Korey and Anne Runolfsson. Shows
are Tuesdays through Fridays at 8:00 pm, Wednesdays at 2:00 pm, Saturdays
at 7:00 &10:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm. Theater opens one hour before
performance. Food & drinks available (no minimum). Tickets are $60.00
- Friday & Saturday performances: $65.00.
NEW YORK CITY - OTHER
ROOMS - PERFORMERS OF NOTE
AT DANNY'S
SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
The husband
and wife duo, Judy Kreston and David Lahm, will star in a cabaret
evening celebrating the legendary musical talents of Anthony Newley,
Felicia Sanders, Dorothy Fields and Mr. Lahm entitled, "Anthony, Felicia,
Dorothy, David, and Me." Directed by Richard Hendrickson, performances
begin on Friday, October 31st at 7:00 pm. Additional performances
are on Friday, November 14th at 7:00 pm and Saturdays, November 22nd
& 29th at 9:30 pm. There is a cover charge of $20 with a $10 minimum.
AT THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
Baby Jane
Dexter, force of nature, continues for her eighth and final consecutive
month on Saturdays in October with her show ANOTHER SPRING (THEN &
NOW). Performances will continue on Saturdays at 9:00 pm, with just
one remaining performance scheduled for October 25th. Ms. Dexter is
joined by her musical director Ross Patterson. There is a $15 music
charge and a 2-drink minimum
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 . 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.
MAC & BISTRO
Award winning vocalist Jeanne MacDonald brings her new fall show to
New York City on Saturdays in October at 7:00 pm, with just one remaining
show, on October 25th. Musical director is Rick Jensen. There is a
$15 cover charge - 2 drink minimum - $10 cover for CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE & MAC Members.
DOWNTOWN
REVIVALS on Sundays. There is a $12 cover, and a 2-drink minimum.
Remaining on the schedule this October: Sunday, October 26th, at 7:00
pm - Klea Blackhurst.
AT DON'T TELL MAMA (343
West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
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" this Fall. Remaining shows are
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.
Singers Connie
Pachl and Bill Daugherty bring their show "Let's Duet - A Celebration
of Friendship and Song," here with remaining shows on Sundays, October
26th at 5:30 pm and Fridays, November 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th at 6:30
pm. Music Director is Doyle Newmeyer, with Jim Conant on guitar. There
will be a $15.00 music charge and a 2-drink minimum.
AT DILLON'S (245 West
54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797)
Judy Barnett
launches her new CD, "The Road To My Heart" beginning with a CD celebration
with one remaining performance scheduled for Friday, October 24th
at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $20.00 (cash only) at the door with a $10.00
food/drink minimum.
The legendary
Barbara Lea will be performing here on Tuesday, October 28th at 8:30
pm, with Keith Ingham on piano. There is a $15 cover charge (cash
only), $10 food/drink minimum.
AT MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second
Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
Tony Award
nominated singer Sharon McNight presents her all-new show "Ladies,
Compose Yourselves!" with remaining shows on Wednesday, October 29th
at 9:30 pm and on Mondays, November 3rd & 10th at 9:30 pm and Sunday,
November 9th at 4:00 pm. There will be a $20.00 music charge and a
2-drink minimum.
Lampkin Music
Group is proud to announce the return of MAC Award winner, Michael
McAssey, to New York City this October, with an encore presentation
of his critically acclaimed 20th anniversary show "Down a Third."
Mr. McAssey will perform Friday, October 24th at 9:30 pm and Sunday,
October 26th at 7:00 pm. There is a $15.00 cover, 2-drink minimum.
There is a $5 discount for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE & MAC members.
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 on Saturdays, October 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.
CABARET IN NEW JERSEY
LE DOME at
The Manor (111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360 - http://www.themanorrestaurant.com/)
- Singer, actress and nightclub performer Heather MacRae brings her
award-winning show (1999 MAC and Bistro awards) "Songs for My Father"
to New Jersey and Le Dome on Thursday, November 6th at 9:00 pm (dinner
service begins at 6:00 pm). Cabaret Soiree package is $69 and includes
4-course dinner & show. Some show-only seats may be available on waiting-list
only basis.
CABARET IN PENNSYLVANIA
THE CABARET
at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.odettes.com/)
- On Friday through Sunday, October 24th, 25th & 26th, the club features
Randy Roberts. Call the club for information on schedule, showtime
and charges.
MORGANS CABARET
at THE PRINCE MUSIC THEATER (1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- 215-569-9700 - http://www.princemusictheater.org/)
- Tom Wopat appears next in "The Still of the Night" at the Cabaret,
February 4th through 15th, 2004
CABARET IN WASHINGTON
D.C. AREA
CORCORAN
GALLERY (500 17th Street NW, Washington, DC - 202-639-1774 - http://www.corcoran.org/)
- On Monday, October 27th, Steve Ross returns to take you on a musical
tour of Paris. Show time is 7:00 pm. Tickets are $20 for Corcoran
Members and $25 for non members.
SIGNATURE
THEATRE (3806 Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA - 703-820-9771 -
http://www.sig-online.org/)
- The Signature Cabaret Series continues on October 24th & 25th with
Judy McLane fresh from Follies, with her new cabaret act ENDANGERED
SPECIES. Call the club for information on schedule, showtime and charges.
SPECTRUM
THEATRE (1601 Kent Street, Rosslyn, VA - 703-243-8550) - The Arlington
County Cultural Affairs Division has announced its cabaret season.
Remaining on this season's schedule are Broadway baby Liz Callaway
on December 12th and on March 6th, Baby Jane Dexter. Call the club
for showtimes and charges.
WOLF TRAP
(1645 Trap Road, Vienna, VA - 703-218-6500 - http://www.wolftrap.org/)
- The Barns Cabaret Series continues, with Karen Akers appearing on
October 31st & November 1st, and Melissa Errico on November 8th. Call
the club for information for showtimes and charges.
CABARET IN UPSTATE NEW
YORK
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).
NEW ENGLAND AREA
THE BIG EASY
(One Boylston Place, Boston, MA - 617-786-SHOW) - Powerhouse performers
Mary Callanan and Brian Patton will celebrate the release of their
first CD "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" with a live performance
at on Friday, October 24th at 7:00 pm. The evening will be a fun-filled
musical trip featuring such songs as "Old Cape Cod," "Under The Boardwalk,
"Why Don't You Do Right?/Big Spender" and "Lot of Livin' To Do." Joining
Callanan and Patton will be Gene Roma (percussion), Mike Monaghan
(reeds), Skip Smith (bass) and others. The CD is available at http://www.marycallanan.com/.
Performance Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at door.
REGATTABAR
in the Charles Hotel (One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-876-777
- http://www.regattabar.com/)
- On Saturday, October 18th, Dane Vannatter returns with legendary
reedman (and Artie Shaw band leader) Dick Johnson for an evening of
classic and contemporary jazz standards. Bill Duffy (p), Kenny Wenzel
(horns & flute), Dave Landoni (b) and George Farrell (dm) assist.
Two shows. Call the club for information for showtimes and charges.
SCULLERS
JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - http://www.scullersjazz.com/)
- On Tuesday, November 4th at 8:00 pm, The Follen Angels (Hildy Grossman,
Jeanne LaForgia & Rieko Tanaka) present their salute to Broadway,
"Broadway Divas and All That Jazz" with Kenny Dantzig on drums and
Jeremy Udden on sax. The gals have chosen some of the best music of
the greatest Broadway stars: Ethel Merman, Mary Martin, Nell Carter,
Julie Andrews and others. There is an $18 cover charge.
SPIRIT OF
BROADWAY THEATER (24 Chestnut Street, Norwich, CT Æ 860-886-2378 -
http://www.spiritofbroadway.org/)
- 5-time MAC Award winner Tom Andersen will be appearing here on Saturday,
October 25th at 8:00 pm. This will be TomÍs only New England area
performance this fall. $40 cost includes a buffet meal, show and dessert
and coffee afterward.
STANDING
ROOM ONLY (45 Church Street, Hartford, CT - 860-282-1898 - http://www.ticketweb.com/)
- Sue Matsuki and Marcus Simeone will appear on Saturday, November
8th at 8:00 pm as part of this venue's cabaret series. Tickets are
from $15 to $50.
CABARET IN ATLANTA - FLORIDA
- LOUISIANA - TEXAS
LIBBY'S CABARET
(3401 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA - 404-237-1943 - http://www.libbyscabaret.com/)
- Robert Ray's new show, ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE TO REMIND ME plays
here Thursdays through Sundays through November 2nd. Call the club
for information on charges & minimums.
LE CHAT NOIR
(715 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812 - http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.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! Showtime is 7:30 pm - $21 plus
minimum. Thursday through Saturday at 9:00 pm, "I Love My Kids, But..."
with playwright, actor, Chris Rose (Columnist for the Times Picayune)
and stand up comedian, Redbean bring their show about the trials,
surprises and joys of fatherhood. 8:00 pm - Tickets $19 plus minimum.
CABARET IN THE CHICAGO
AREA
DAVENPORT'S
(1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/)
- Broadway and Cabaret star Karen Mason returns with her smash success,
"Winner Takes it All," Wednesday through Monday, October 22nd through
27th. All shows at 8:00 pm (Sunday at 7:00 pm). There is a $25 cover.
CABARET IN THE WESTERN
STATES
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, hypnotist Dave Hill and keyboardist
Lynda Noble 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
dinner show package is $30 per person (show only $15).
CABARET IN THE LOS ANGELES
AREA
THE TEN20
at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West
Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111) is presenting a new cabaret show and
open mic on Thursday nights hosted by Les Michaels at 6:30 pm with
"Guest Stars," a review of five singers doing their own mini-set consisting
of pop, jazz and musical theater standards. No cover or minimum.
FEINSTEIN'S
at the CINEGRILL at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood
Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-7000 - http://www.hollywoodroosevelt.com/)
- Jimmy James performs through November 1st, Tuesday through Saturday
at 8:30 pm with Friday and Saturday second show at 10:30 pm. $35 ticket
& $30 food/beverage minimum per person, all shows. $35 ticket & $30
food/beverage minimum per person, all shows.
THE GARDENIA
(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) -
Neile Adams celebrates the CD release of her third album, "The Child
in Me" on Mondays, November 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th and December 1st
& 8th at 9:00 pm. Musical director is Andy Howe, with Karl Vincent
on bass and Dan Savell on drums. Ted Sprague directs. There is a $15
cover, $10 food/drink minimum.
CABARET IN THE SAN FRANCISCO
AREA
MARTUNI'S
(4 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-241-0205) - "Song of the
Month Club" is going stronger than ever. Join hosts Bruce Phillips
and Coley Grundman along with John Florencio on piano on the first
Sunday of every month from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Next "club meeting"
is on Sunday, October 5th.
THE PLUSH
ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800
- http://www.plushroom.com/)
- Direct from an extended four-month smash run in Los Angeles at the
CORONET THEATRE, Sam Harris will present his one-man show "Sam: for
three weeks through November 8th. Shows are Wednesdays through Saturdays
at 8:00 pm. There is a $30 cover, 2-drink minimum.
CABARET IN THE PACIFIC
NORTHWEST
WILF'S RESTAURANT
(800 NW Sixth Street, Portland, OR - 503-223-0070 - http://wilfs.citysearch.com/)
- This club has begun a cabaret series, with performances every Tuesday
night. Call for details.
CREPE DE
PARIS RESTAURANT (1333 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA - 206-623-4111) -
His shows a few weeks ago were such a success, critically acclaimed
song stylist Ben Black will return 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.
CABARET IN AUSTRALIA
CABARET HEADLINERS
at the National Press Club (16 National Circuit, Barton ACT, AU -
6273 3644 - http://www.npc.org.au/cabaret.htm)
- On Friday October 24th, Namibia born Natalie Gamsu will present
her Cabaret Show, "An Evening with Natalie Gamsu." Trained at the
University of Cape Town, Ms. Gamsu is a veteran of musical theatre
and the worldÍs top cabaret circuit, including the top venues in New
York. The doors open at 6:00 pm for drinks and food. The cabaret show
starts at 8:00 pm. Members & guests, $65.
KABARETT
VOLTAIRE at BAR ME (230 William Street Potts Point, Sydney, AU - 9368
0894 - http://www.showtune.com.au/)
- Lisa Schouw & Peter Bailey in "A Tribute to Nina Simone" on October
25th and 26th. Showtime is 8:00 - doors open at 7:00. $25 (Show Only)
$40 (Show and Dinner).
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 Fridays & Saturdays. Guests on October 24th & 25th
are Paul Capsis & Tony Sheldon. "Muff-Tee" provides a unique meshing
of cabaret performance with special guests and audience interplay.
This series will end on Saturday, November 1st.
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.
CABARET IN LONDON & EUROPE
VORTEX JAZZ
BAR (139-141 Stoke Newington Church Street, London N16 - Reservations
+44 (0)20 7254 6516 - http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/)
- Call the club for information on showtime and charges.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
MEMBERSHIP CLOSE TO 325
Nearly 325
of the nearly 2,500 subscribers to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE have joined
as members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE this year. Have you joined yet?
I have tried to make the membership as inexpensive as possible, with
more benefits than ever - including discounts on selected cabaret
shows. If you find these messages and the information and news on
the website of value, then I hope you will consider becoming a member
today. I depend on your membership donations and the banner ads to
make this service possible. 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 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.
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.)
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/
). Here are items posted in the past few days:
* 2003 NYC
CABARET CONVENTION REPORT - SECOND NIGHT - posted 10/22/03 * Muf-Tee
heads to New York - Must close in Sydney November 1st - posted 10/22/03
* BETTY BUCKLEY CELEBRATES CONTEMPORARY COMPOSERS - posted 10/22/03
* Wilson Center Cabaret Series in Wisconsin Announces New Season -
posted 10/22/03 * MARY CLEERE HARAN & REX REED IN "LOVE LETTERS" -
posted 10/22/03 * CRYSTAL GAYLE DEBUTS CD AT FEINSTEIN'S AT THE REGENCY
- posted 10/22/03 * LYNN DiMENNA and "SWEET SWING" at DANNY'S - posted
10/22/03 * JOANNE TATHAM COMPLETES DEBUT CD - posted 10/22/03 * TERI
NOEL PRESENTS NEW SHOW - "DOWNSIZED" - posted 10/22/03 * Tom Andersen
Releases New CD - posted 10/22/03 * "GUESS WHO'S BACK IN TOWN?" IT'S
BOBBY SHORT! - posted 10/21/03 * The NJ Hills Are Alive in "Sing-a-Long
Sound of Music" - posted 10/21/03 * SIEGELS' CD PICKS OF THE MONTH
HONORS OBERLIN & DAUGHERTY - posted 10/21/03 * D.C. Anderson at THE
GARDENIA With All Originals - posted 10/21/03 * Pam Tate Announces
The Up-Coming Release Of Her New CD- posted 10/21/03 * 2003 NYC CABARET
CONVENTION REPORT - OPENING NIGHT - posted 10/21/03 * CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE #031005 - Thursday, October 16, 2003 - posted 10/18/03 * "NAKED
BOY" RETURNS AGAIN - CLOTHED FOR HIS DIVAS - posted 10/18/03 * JOHN
WALLOWITCH EXTENDED FOR 2 MORE SHOWS AT DANNY'S - posted 10/17/03
* LAURA PEARSON'S "GOWN OR GIRL" SHOW EXTENDED - posted 10/17/03
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!
In addition
to the shows noted among those running banners on CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE the following shows are also offering discounts to 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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
To be listed
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.
SHOWS SEEN
No space
left - and a lot more to tell, so I will be sending out a special
"reviews & news" issue tomorrow.
IT'S TIME TO GO
I must quit
now - I went well over my 10,000 word limit - even after trimming
a number of items, including the mini-reviews. Stay tuned - there
will be a special issue tomorrow (Friday) and then more news & listing
on Monday. Tonight I am off to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher
Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
to catch singer/songwriter Joe Rux at 7:00 pm, and then to DANNY'S
SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
for Wayne Sutton's show at 10:00 pm.
And that
is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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