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CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE #031101 - Monday, November 3, 2003
Since
1990 Your First, Best, and Only Complete Source of Cabaret News
If it's anything
to do with cabaret, you'll probably read it here first!
This is a
MONDAY Issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE which includes 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. The MID-WEEK issue, normally sent on Thursdays,
includes more news, breaking stories and notes, news on shows offering
discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, plus mini-reviews
on shows I have seen.
I hope we
finally solved the DSL problem here in Long Island City. "The Man
from Verizon" and I had a two-hour chat on Saturday and together (he
in Texas and I in NY) did a number of tests, did some tweaking to
my software, and things have gone well since. It seems that most of
the problems arise on the weekends - I can't seem to stay on line
for more than a few minutes on Saturdays and Sundays - and now he
is checking if there might be a "power user" in my area who hogs all
the network capacity, possibly playing an on-line game or something.
I apparently am at the far end of the nearest DSL router's reach.
Fingers are crossed.
If you've
taken a peek at the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE webcam views lately, you
will have noted that the trees in my backyard (except for the evergreens)
are quickly changing from green to gold. We have had a few nippy days
here, mixed with some warm ones (its supposed to get close to 70 degrees
(f) today, but the rest of the week we should see temperatures climbing
only to the mid-50s with a lot of cold nights ahead. "Brisk" they
call it - and great for sleeping!
SAD NEWS
A. Michael
DeSisto, founder of The DeSisto School, a therapeutic boarding school
for troubled youth, which operated over 25 years in the Berkshire
region of Western Massachusetts, passed away after complications of
surgery involving a kidney transplant, on Saturday evening, November
1st, at 5:00 pm. The school also sponsored the DESISTO/STOCKBRIDGE
CABARET (Route 183, Stockbridge, MA - 413-298-4032) which presented
a Cabaret Series each summer. For information about the school see
http://www.desistoschool.com/.
NYC CABARET CONVENTION
REPORTS ON THE WEBSITE
Thanks to
the fine work of Alan Kull, Adryan Russ and Sally Morgan, reports
on five of the shows of the NYC MABEL MERCER CONVENTION are already
on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Please note: due to unforeseen circumstances, the Friday show was
not covered, as well as the Sunday show. I am attempting to put together
some type of report on those two shows. If you attended either of
these convention performances and wish to add a comment or two, please
send in your thoughts. A special thank you to the folks who volunteered
to write for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE this year and permit me to avoid
the task spending about 20 hours or so in those very uncomfortable
balcony seats at TOWN HALL. It indeed was a relief, and it also allowed
me to see several shows I would have missed if I went to the convention.
I might even do this next year!
DO YOU HAVE A HOLIDAY-THEMED
CD?
Once again
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is listing holiday-themed CDs on a special
page of the website for those looking for that special "stocking-stuffer"
or the perfect CD to have on hand for those holiday events that need
music in the background. If you have a holiday-themed CD, let me know
- with a link to your website or the web address where it can be purchased.
And of your holiday CD is already listed (I started with the list
from last year) please check if the link is still correct and working.
You need not be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to be listed on
this page - but your support would be appreciated.
DO YOU HAVE A HOLIDAY-THEMED
CABARET SHOW?
I will also
be adding a special section to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website
(http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/) listing holiday-themed shows
around the country, and will include these show listings in the newsletter
after Thanksgiving (November 27th). Send in your listing - but please
include complete information and do not simply send me a copy of your
flier or show card.
CABARET ITEMS OF NOTE
A FEW TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
FOR LSLF BENEFIT CONCERT TONIGHT
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)
will be held tonight, November 3rd. A roster of 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, Karen Mason, Maureen McGovern, Carol Woods,
Lainie Kazan, 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. Call the box office and reserve
your seat now.
MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITER SHOWCASE
IN NOVEMBER
The next
MAC/ASCAP Songwriters Showcase, hosted by Jamie deRoy, 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 represented soon - remember, you can't make reservations
for this event - seating is "first-come, first-seated." MAC/ASCAP
members $5, all others $15.
TEDDYCARE SHOWS SUNDAYS
AT 7:00 PM - NOVEMBER 23 THROUGH DECEMBER 14
Ruby Rims
& Friends returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407
West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for four shows, Sundays November
23rd & 30th and December 7th & 14th - all shows at 7:00 pm. These
"TeddyCare" shows benefit the Rodney Kirk Center, the Manhattan Plaza
AIDS Project. Each show features about a dozen performers from cabaret
& Broadway, with admission of $15 plus a Teddy Bear (New). The Teddy
Bears will be distributed to children's wards in NYC-area children's
wards and hospices. There is a $10 minimum. (Cash Only). John McMahon
is musical director. Remember, only one show each night! There is
a more complete story, with photo, in the "Breaking News" section
of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. RUBY
RIMS!
All who know
Ruby realize what a miracle it is that on Halloween (quite appropriately),
this cabaret/piano bar legend turned 50 years old. Ruby spent his
birthday at DisneyWorld and arrived back home on Saturday. Tonight,
Monday night, November 3rd, from 7:00 to 12:00 pm, there will be a
"Happy 50" birthday party at REGENTS (317 East 53rd Street, NYC -
212-593-3091 - http://www.RegentsClub.com)
hosted by manager Kelly Briggs. There will be food and a cash Bar.
John McMahon will be playing the piano, with open mike. There is no
cover charge.
ASCAP/DISNEY WORKSHOP
SEEKING SUBMISSIONS
THE ASCAP
FOUNDATION/ DISNEY MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP (in Los Angeles), directed
by Stephen Schwartz is currently accepting submissions for the JANUARY/FEBRUARY
2004 PROGRAM. Scheduled dates are January 26th, 27th & 28th and February
9th, 10th, 17th & 18th. To be considered, please submit the following:
a tape or CD of four (4) songs with lyric sheets, a brief description
of each song as to its plot placement, a brief synopsis of the musical
biographical information (include address/ phone number). Tapes and
CDs will not be returned. Send your package to:
Michael A
Kerker - ASCAP
One Lincoln Plaza, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10023
Attn: Musical Theatre Workshop
DCCN NETWORK PARTY NOVEMBER
6th
DCCN (DC
Cabaret Network) has scheduled its annual FALL OPEN MIKE PARTY for
Thursday November 6th. Sally Martin will be hostess for the evening,
and Ron Chiles will be on piano. Sign in starts at 7:00 pm, and the
performances will begin at 7:30. Light refreshments will be served,
and the group is looking for a few volunteers to bring drinks to the
event. The event is $5 for Cabaret Network members and $7 for nonmembers.
Bring your sheet music and bring along a few friends. This is the
first of a series of open mikes planned for the year. For directions
and information about the location of the event, e-mail DCCN at divab@erols.com.
NYC MARATHON FUNNIER THIS
YEAR
If you were
in - or more likely watching - the NYC Marathon yesterday (Sunday,
November 2nd) - and wondered what all the laughing was about along
the way, it was because MAC & Bistro Award winning comics Ron Poole
and Nancy Witter took part this year, and actually completed the 17-mile+
course. Now it wasn't the jokes they were telling that caused all
the laughs, but the sight of Ron in running shorts, and Nancy hefting
a six-pack of Rolling Rock in her backpack - and tossing the empties
into the cheering crowds along the way. Ron and Nancy are resting
comfortably and hope to be able to appear this Saturday doing their
usual stand-up comedy stuff - if they can stand - at "The Poole Party"
at 8:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/).
HELP IS ON THE WAY IN
SAN FRANCISCO
THE RICHMOND/ERMET
AIDS FOUNDATION presents "HELP IS ON THE WAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS V" will
be held on Monday, December 15th at the HERBST THEATRE (401 Van Ness
Avenue, San Francisco, CA - TKTS: 415-273-1620 or http://www.helpisontheway.org).
This year's annual all-star holiday benefit concert features the talents
of performers in fields of entertainment including Broadway, Film,
TV, Recording, Jazz and Dance. There is a pre-show Silent Auction
from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Performance begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the
show only are $ 35, $50 & $75. There will be a post-performance party
with the cast in the Green Room of the War Memorial Building featuring
complimentary wine, champagne and desserts (9:30 to 11:00 pm). Host
Tickets (include performance & party) $100 and up. There is a more
complete story, with photos, in the "Breaking News" section of the
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
KING KONG ROOM PRESENTS
'MIRACLE ON 47th STREET'
On December
15 at 7:00 & 9:00 pm, the KING KONG ROOM at the Supper Club (240 West
47th Street, NYC - 1-212-921-1904 - http://www.KingKongRoom.com/
will be ringing in the season with MIRACLE ON 47th STREET, a one-night-only
concert of new holiday songs as well as invigorating takes on some
of your favorite seasonal tuners. Scheduled to perform are Laura Benanti,
Stephanie Block, Max von Essen, Deven May, Julia Murney, and John
Tartaglia, Larry O'Keefe, Jenny Giering & Beth Blatt, Pat Rasile ,
Stephen Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens. The evening will be directed and produced
by Jamie McGonnigal with musical direction by Mark Hartman. A portion
of the proceeds from the event will be used to benefit God's Love
We Deliver. All seats are $25 with a $15 food and drink minimum.
CABARET IN LAS VEGAS
International
cabaret star, recording artist, motion picture and television star
Amanda McBroom will headline the 2nd GALA FOR THE CHILDREN OF HEROES
at IBIZA USA in Desert Passage at the ALADDIN HOTEL & CASINO in Las
Vegas, Nevada on Monday, November 24th at 7:30 PM to help raise money
to finance the after high school education of the children of men
and women who have died while serving in America's Special Operations
Forces. Appearing with Ms. McBroom will be some of the biggest, brightest,
most recognizable stars from the worlds of international Cabaret,
Hollywood, the Broadway Stage, including Anne Kerry Ford, John Boswell,
Victor "Georgie Moe" Moea, Joan Virginia Vogel and Lorraina Marro.
Tickets are available by contacting the Gala ticketing office at GalaTkts@att.net
or phoning 702-650-9936.
CHILDREN OF EDEN TO CELEBRATE
WORLD AIDS DAY
On December
1 at 7:00 pm, to commemorate World AIDS Day, THE YORK THEATRE COMPANY
will present a concert version of Stephen Schwartz's and John Caird's
"Children of Eden" at THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH (Riverside Drive at 120th
Street), featuring performances by Broadway stars and a 100-member
chorus filled with cast members from Hairspray, Avenue Q, Nine, The
Boy from Oz and several other musicals. The star-studded evening will
benefit the National AIDS Fund and The York Theatre Company, and is
the professional premiere of "Children of Eden" in New York City.
Currently scheduled to appear in the cast are Ann Harada (Avenue Q),
Norm Lewis (Side Show), Julia Murney (The Wild Party), Max von Essen
(Dance of the Vampires), Anthony Rapp (Rent), Kate Shindle (Cabaret),
Darius de Haas (Marie Christine), Jai Rodriguez (Queer Eye for the
Straight Guy), and John Tartaglia (Avenue Q). Children of Eden will
be directed by Jamie McGonnigal, with music direction by Mark Hartman.
Tickets are available by calling 212-868-4444. Tickets are also available
on the website at http://www.smarttix.com/.
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/).
SEAN RENNIE
Grand Prize
winner at this year's SYDNEY CABARET CONVENTION Shaun Rennie continues
his US cabaret debut at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/) with
three remaining performances, on Wednesday, November 19th at 9:15
pm, Sunday, November 30th at 8:45 pm and Tuesday, December 2nd at
9:15 pm. Mr. Rennie just concluded a 2 1/2 year run as Pepper in MAMMA
MIA in Melbourne, AU, and recently appeared at the NY CABARET CONVENTION,
and did a one-night show at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street,
NYC - 212-840-6800 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/). There is a $15
cover, 2-drink minimum.
JUDY KRESTON & DAVID LAHM
(AND FRIENDS) AT DANNY'S
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," at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/).
Directed by Richard Hendrickson, the show also features Tim Ferguson
on bass and Bobby Shankin on drums. Remaining 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.
MARCUS SIMEONE WITH CAT
ON A LEASH AT THE DUPLEX
2003 Bistro
award-winning vocalist Marcus Simeone returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
with an all-new show, "Cat on a Leash," on Thursdays & Fridays, November
6th, 7th, 13th & 14th. All shows are at 7:00 pm. Mr. Simeone will
be accompanied by renowned musical director/arranger Tedd Firth and
bassist Marco Brehm. There will be a $15 music charge and a 2-drink
minimum. $5 discount off the cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
JOAN CROWE'S "WOMEN OF
NOTE" AT THE DUPLEX
Joan Crowe's
critically acclaimed show "Women of Note" will move downtown to THE
DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/)
for just two performances, on Tuesday, November 11th at 7:00 pm and
Monday, November 24th at 9:00 pm. "Women of Note" covers great women
of Tin Pan Alley, like Dorothy Fields. Peggy Lee from the 50's, the
Brill Building women from the "Fabulous 60s," the 70s singer/songwriters,
like Joni Mitchell, and emerging women songwriters of today. Directed
by Lina Koutrakos, Ms. Crowe will be accompanied by the Tedd Firth
on piano and Fumi Tometa on Bass. There is a $15 cover + 2-drink minimum.
LOVELY NEW VERSION OF
"LOVELY" CONTINUES AT THE DUPLEX
"LOVELY"
a musical comedy starring Kelly Briggs as "DAR" and Jerry Christakos
as "CHRISTY VANN de CAMP" continues at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE
(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
every Sunday in November at 7:00 pm. John McMahon is the musical director
of this Nightlife Award winning show. This is the 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.
MYCHELLE COLLEARY IN ANOTHER
LONG-TITLED SHOW AT THE DUPLEX
Singer Mychelle
Colleary brings her new show "Enter the November Nebula with Shirley
Temple's Evil Twin" to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher
Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
on Mondays, November 3rd, 10th & 17th at 7:00 pm. There is a $15 cover,
2-drink minimum. $5 off the cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE & MAC
members.
"FROM WHERE I STAND" REVUE
BACK AT THE WEST BANK
"From Where
I Stand," a musical revue about life in NYC, with book, music & lyrics
by Albert M. Tapper, will return to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN
THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for a three-performance
run, Wednesday through Friday, November 12th through 14th at 8:00
pm. The show will celebrate the release of the CD of the show, released
by Original Cast Records. Tickets are $20/$10 for CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE & MAC members.
LYNN DiMENNA DOES A SWEET
SWING AT DANNY'S WITH NEW CD
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 AND HIS DIVAS
RETURN TO DON'T TELL MAMA
Tom D'Angora
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 one more night on Sunday, November 9th at 8:00 pm. 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 and Stephanie Harwood, with Cara LaGreen as Princes Diana.
There is a $12 cover and 2-drink minimum. No cover charge for CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE & MAC members.
TENNIE LEONARD SINGS MARY
MARTIN AT DANNY'S
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/)
with remaining shows on Wednesdays, 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. 1/2 price
for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE & MAC members.
TERI NOEL IS 'DOWNSIZED'
AT DON'T TELL MAMA
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.
RICHARD MALAVET SINGS
HIS WAY 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).
Remaining performances are scheduled for Wednesdays, November 12th
& 19th at 7:00 pm. Richard is joined on stage by 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/).
JEANNE RESUA TURNS ON
THE HEAT 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/),
with just one show left on Sunday, November 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.)
JOANNE TATHAM IS LED ASTRAY
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. There is a 2-for-1 discount for MAC & CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE Members.
CAROLYN MONTGOMERY REPRISES
REVEILLE 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 November 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.
NEXT TIMELESS DIVA SHOW
CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS
Reservations
are also being accepted now for the "Holiday Diva, DivO and Div-ette"
evening produced by ShaRell Productions (Sandi Durell - Producer,
Shari Upbin - Director), which will be held on Sunday, December 7th
at THE YORK THEATRE at Saint Peter's Church (619 Lexington Avenue,
NYC, Entrance on 54th Street - http://www.yorktheatre.org/ - RESV:
212-615-6966). The event will be hosted by Marin Mazzie, with performers
to include Julie Budd, Liz Callaway, Angela LaGreca, Sally Mayes,
Rebecca Spencer, Douglas Sills, KT Sullivan and more being added!
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Variety - The ChildrenÍs Charity.
As with all live entertainment events, performer lists are subject
to change without notice. There is a $50.00 ticket price which includes
a pre-performance cocktail party at 6:30 pm.
See http://www.durellproductions.com/sharell
for more information.
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 Saturdays at 7:00 pm, November 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
IN LIVE SHOW AT THE WEST BANK
The next
"Jamie deRoy & friends" variety show will be held on Saturday, November
22nd at 8:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407
West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Lannie Meyers is musical director,
Barry Kleinbort directs. More news to come - including Jamie's special
guests.
The cable
variety show "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 this week,
the first week in November and we continue to receive reservations
for banner slots in the weeks to come. 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/)
- Paula West with The Eric Reed Trio Jazz Concert & Recording Artists
are here through November 15th. Shows are Tuesday through Saturday
with dinner seating at 7:00 pm with a 9:00 pm. A second show on Friday
and Saturday evenings at 11:30 pm. Guests may enjoy a light supper
at 10:30 pm prior to the second show. A cover of $50 per person with
a two drink minimum.
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)
- Bobby Short has returned with a new show titled "Guess Who's Back
in Town?" 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/)
- Tony Award winning singer and actress Betty Buckley is here from
October 28th through November 8th. The show will play the following
schedule: Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 pm with late shows on Friday
and Saturday at 11:00 pm. All shows have a $60 cover and $30 minimum.
Jackets are suggested, but not required.
KING KONG
ROOM at the Supper Club (240 West 47th Street, NYC - 1-212-921-1940
- http://www.KingKongRoom.com/)
- Singer Julie Budd will be performing her new show, "My Favorite
Things," at 7:00 pm on Mondays, November 10th & 17th. The show is
a blend of popular standards, favorite show tunes, with a few holiday
songs to start the season early! Accompanying Ms. Budd will be legendary
arranger/producer, Herb Bernstein. Cover charge is $25, $15 food/drink
minimum
STANHOPE
PARK HYATT NEW YORK (995 Fifth Avenue, NYC - 212-650-4737 - http://stanhopepark.hyatt.com/)
- Through January 3rd, 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 on October
23rd. David is 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, remaining
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.
Stage, screen
& TV star Brett Somers is appearing here with remaining shows on Mondays,
November 3rd & 10th at 9:15 pm, Also Tuesdays, December 2nd, 23rd
& 30th at 7:00 pm and December 9th at 9:15 pm. There is a $20 cover,
$10 food/drink minimum.
Barbara Brussell
presents "The Piano Bench of My Mind," presenting songs she's been
sitting on for far too long with remaining shows on Fridays, November
7th, 14th, 21st & 28th at 9:15 pm. Alex Rybeck and Tedd Firth alternate
as musical directors. There is a $20 cover, $10 food/drink minimum.
Grand Prize
winner at this year's SYDNEY CABARET CONVENTION Shaun Rennie continues
his US cabaret debut with three remaining performances, on Wednesday,
November 19th at 9:15 pm, Sunday, November 30th at 8:45 pm and Tuesday,
December 2nd at 9:15 pm. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.
AT THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
Baby Jane
Dexter continues for her ninth consecutive month with her show ANOTHER
SPRING (THEN & NOW), with remaining performances on Saturdays at 9:00
pm, November 8th, 22nd & 29th . Ms. Dexter is joined by her musical
director Ross Patterson. There is a $15 music charge and a 2-drink
minimum
2003 Bistro
award-winning vocalist Marcus Simeone returns with an all-new show,
"Cat on a Leash," on Thursdays & Fridays, November 6th, 7th, 13th
& 14th. All shows are at 7:00 pm. Mr. Simeone will be accompanied
by renowned musical director/arranger Tedd Firth and bassist Marco
Brehm. There will be a $15 music charge and a 2-drink minimum. $5
discount off the cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
MAC Award
winner Joan Crowe's critically acclaimed show "Women of Note" is here
for 2 performances, on Tuesday, November 11th at 7:00 pm and Monday,
November 24th at 9:00 pm. "Women of Note" covers great women of Tin
Pan Alley, like Dorothy Fields. Peggy Lee from the 50's, the Brill
Building women from the "Fabulous 60s," the 70s singer/songwriters,
like Joni Mitchell, and emerging women songwriters of today. Directed
by Lina Koutrakos, Ms. Crowe will be accompanied by the Tedd Firth
on piano and Fumi Tometa on Bass. There is a $15 cover + 2-drink minimum.
Award-winning
comic/singer Rock Albers returns 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. Remaining shows are on Saturdays at 7:00 pm, November 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 MAC and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
Members as well as their guests. (For the Discount Code, e-mail rockalbers@aol.com.)
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
tonight, 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 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)
Liz Keever
sings "Chutzpah! Jewish Women Onstage" with remaining shows on Wednesdays,
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. 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.
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 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.
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 with one remaining show on Saturdays, November 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. $15
cover * 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for MAC & CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
members.
Miles Phillips
is performing in THE UNREST INSIDE ME, his eagerly awaited new solo
cabaret show on Tuesdays, November 11th & 25th at 7:00 pm. The show
features an impressive range of material from showtunes and standards
to pop and rock. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum. 4% discount
for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE & MAC members.
Steven Brinberg
appears here with "Simply Barbra - Second Hand Rose on Second Avenue"
on Fridays & Saturdays in November, the 14th, 15th, 21st, 28th & 29th
at 9:30 pm. Musical director is David Maiocco. Call the club for cover/minimum
information.
Barbara Lea
appears here on Monday & Tuesday, November 17th & 18th at 7:00 pm
with her show "The Corner of Cabaret and Jazz." Musical director is
Keith Ingham. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.
Anthony Santelmo,
Jr. continues to "Seek Out the Tunes" on Fridays & Saturdays in November,
the 7th, 8th, 15th, 28th & 29th at 7:00 pm. Musical director is Nan
Butcher. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.
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.
VAN WICKLE
HOUSE (289 Easton Avenue, Franklin Township, NJ - TKTS: 732-249-8374)
- Lucille Carr-Kaffashan brings her critically acclaimed show "Young
@ Heart" here as part of a new arts series sponsored by The Meadows
Foundation at 8:00 pm on November 15th. She will be accompanied on
piano by her talented musical director and arranger, David Brunetti.
Tickets are $25 per person if purchased in advance, or $30 at the
door. Doors will open at 7:15 pm. Light refreshments are included
in the ticket price.
CABARET IN PENNSYLVANIA
THE CABARET
at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.odettes.com/)
- On Friday & Saturday, November 7 & 8th at 8:00 pm, the lovely Courtenay
Day is here with her annual Birthday shows. There is an $18.50 cover,
$8 foor/drink minimum.
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
SIGNATURE
THEATRE (3806 Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA - 703-820-9771 -
http://www.sig-online.org/)
- Next show in the Signature's Cabaret Series is on January 2nd &
3rd with Donna Migilaccio in "SHE'S BACK." Its an evening of raucous
songs and outrageous stories from her year on tour. Shows are Fridays
at 8:00 pm & Saturdays at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. Call the club for information
on cover & minimum 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 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
BEACONLIGHT
GUESTHOUSE (12 Winthrop Street, Provincetown, MA - 800-696-9603 -
http://www.beaconlightguesthouse.com/)
- CABARET WEEKEND on November 21st through 23rd. 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.
BEST WESTERN
RED JACKET RESORTS (Mountain View, Route 16, North Conway, NH - 1-800-752-2538
- http://www.redjacketmountainview.com/)
- CABARET GETAWAY 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.
THE HI-HAT
NIGHTCLUB (3 Davol Square, Providence, RI - 401-453-6500) - The best
of New York and New England cabaret artists appear every Sunday evening
at 7:00 pm, through December 14th. Featured on Sunday, November 9th
are Will McMillan, Nina Vansuch, Michael Ricci and Brian Patton in
their fantastic show "At The Movies." Tickets are $15 per person.
Additionally, the seven-show series can be purchased at the reduced
price of $90.
REGATTABAR
in the Charles Hotel (One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-876-777
- http://www.regattabar.com/)
- Jim Porcella & Ida Zecco return with "PrimaVera! A Tribute to Louis
Prima & Keely Smith" on Wednesday, November 5th at 8:30 pm with the
swinging music of Sam Butera and the Witnesses. $22 cover.
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.
STANDING
ROOM ONLY (45 Church Street, Hartford, CT - 860-282-1898 - http://www.ticketweb.com/)
- Sue Matsuki and Marcus Simeone bring their show "Somewhere Along
the Way" on Saturday, November 8th at 8:00 pm as part of this venue's
cabaret series. Tickets are from $15 to $50. They will be performing
this show at THE DUPLEX in December.
CABARET IN ATLANTA - FLORIDA
- LOUISIANA - TEXAS
STIFEL FINE
ARTS CENTER (1330 National Road, Wheeling, WV - 304-242-7700) - Barbara
Good continues to bring cabaret to the folks in West Virginia. Her
next show is called "Baubles, Bangles and Beads" and will be performed
on December 13th at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance - $12.50 on
the day of the show.
LIBBY'S CABARET
(3401 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA - 404-237-1943 - http://www.libbyscabaret.com/)
- Pamela Gold is here, Thursday through Saturday, November 6th through
8th at 8:30 pm. 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 8:00 pm, "Rio Seco," a hilarious
Hispanic themed play by Gambit theatre writer/critic, Dalt Wonk. Tickets
$21 + minimum. Sundays, at 6:00 pm, "Hollywood Heaven," an original
cabaret show starring Ricky Graham and Bianca Del Rio (aka Roy Haylock).
Tickets $21 + minimum.
CABARET IN THE CHICAGO
AREA
DAVENPORT'S
(1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/)
- Cory Jamison returns with "An Evening with Cory Jamison," an eclectic
mix of music accompanied by Beckie Menzie on piano. Composers included
in her show include Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Chicago natives Patricia
Barbara and Susan Werner. Wednesday through Saturday, November 5th
through 8th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, November 9th at 7:00 pm. Cover
Charge: $15.
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/)
- Next show is November 11th through 15th, with Keely Smith. Performances
are 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) -
Alex Boyd is here on Wednesday, November 5th, and Jan Daley appears
on the 6th - Call the club for information on schedule, showtime and
charges.
MASQUER'S
CABARET (8334 West 3rd Street, West Hollywood, CA - 323-653-4848 -
http://www.masquerscabaret.com/)
- Todd Murray & Dana Meller are here on Saturday, November 8th. -
Call the club for information on schedule, showtime and charges.
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, December 7th.
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" through
November 8th. Shows are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm. There
is a $30 cover, 2-drink minimum.
CLUB PENA
PACHA MAMA (1630 Powell, North Beach, San Francisco, CA - http://www.pachamama.org/)
- The Kitchenette's are here on Thursday, November 6th. Although Kitchenette
Lua Hadar will be out of town, Kitchenette Linda Kosut will have both
Riccardo Schneider as guest cohost and Jeffrey Van Dyk as special
guest, with musical director Barry Lloyd. Shows are 7:00 & 10:00 pm
- $7 cover - waived with dinner special.
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.
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)
- Next on the schedule her is the lovely Janet Seidel with her Christmas
show - Saturdays, December 13th & 20th. The doors open at 6:00 pm
for drinks and food. The cabaret show starts at 8:00 pm. Members &
guests, $65.
THE LOFT
@ CHAPEL OFF CHAPEL (12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran, Melbourne,
AUS - Bookings 03-8290-7011) - The Janet Seidel Trio is here with
"We Get Requests" at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00 pm.
Sarah Maclaine performs on Friday & Saturday, November 7th & 8th at
8:30 pm. Call the club for information on schedule, showtime and charges.
KABARETT
VOLTAIRE at BAR ME (230 William Street Potts Point, Sydney, AU - 9368
0894 - http://www.showtune.com.au/)
- Nicholas Brown, Meagan Caratti, Sheena Crouch, Jared Laurie, Eloise
Oxer, Andrew Threlfall appear on Friday & Saturday, November 7th &
8th, in a program conceived by Musical Director, Andrew Davidson,
and directed by NIDA graduates, Jenny Green and Gemma Tamock, called
"Burning Bridges." Jazz nights continue, Mondays through Thursdays.
Call the club for information on schedule, showtime and charges.
THE WEIMAR
ROOM (27 Hindley Street, Adelaide 5000 South Australia Bookings: 61
8 84104700 - http://www.cabaretfringe.com.au/)
- Every Friday (for more than a year!) catch BERLIN CABARET, a decadent
and highly comical re-creation of Berlin nightclubs in the Weimar
period.
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 for showtimes and charges.
PIZZA ON
THE PARK (11 Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, London - 020-7235-5273
- http://www.pizzaonthepark.com/)
- Call the club for information for showtimes and charges.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
MEMBERSHIP SURPASSES 325!
Nearly 350
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.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Thanks to
all the folks who joined as members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE this
year - plus a few special gifts - I have nearly paid down my credit
card and am ready to travel around to see cabaret in several cities
this fall and winter. It has been far too long since my last visit
to the West Coast, so a trip to San Francisco and Los Angeles is already
planned for mid-December. I want to visit THE PLUSH ROOM in San Francisco
before it closes for renovation at the end of the year, and see the
new CINEGRILL as well, plus visit my friends in both towns, including
my former co-workers and employers at the home of Cabaret.Org in Fullerton.
Visits are also in the planning stages to Boston (my second favorite
town after NYC), Providence, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Miami, Chicago
and maybe a return to New Orleans. Now to coordinate club schedules
with AMTRAK and airline schedules. If we surpass our 400 member goal
I might even chance a trip to London and to Australia next summer
to catch the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and the Sydney Cabaret Convention.
Stay tuned.
OFFERING A DISCOUNT TO
YOUR SHOW IS A WISE INVESTMENT
Remember,
you don't lose money when you offer a discount to your cabaret show
- you fill more seats! 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! New shows are lining up to offer
our members these savings. Shows offering the discount get a free
listing in the MIDWEEK issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! 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.)
IS AN ITEM ABOUT YOU POSTED
IN THIS ISSUE?
After every
issue I get a few e-mails from folks wondering why their show wasn't
mentioned. Well, it is simply impossible to mention every show running
- there are over 100 cabaret shows in a dozen or so venues running
each week in NYC alone, plus other shows happening all over the USA
and the world. But you should note that I will mention your show in
every MONDAY issue if you have a banner ad running - and every MID-WEEK
issue if you are offering a discount to members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE (if you include this information on your fliers and press releases).
Other items are added on a space-available basis, keeping in mind
that, since most banner ads and show discounts cover NYC area shows,
I am more likely to choose a show from outside the NYC area to give
balance to each issue.
IT'S TIME TO GO
I haven't
run out of time - it's not quite noon - but I have run out of space
in this issue. Now I can get back to adding items to the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
- the DSL line has been behaving all weekend, and continues to keep
my connection, so this is the best time to get my work done.
Tonight I
am off to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC -
1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
to see Michelle Colleary's new show (and if I spell out the name I
will go over my word-count limit) at 7:00 pm, and then head up to
REGENTS (317 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-593-3091 - http://www.RegentsClub.com)
to help everyone celebrate Ruby Rim's 50th Birthday. Tomorrow I catch
Lynn DiMenna at 7:00 pm at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
and then head downtown to catch cabaret-newcomer Gregory Maro at 9:00
pm. On Wednesday I'll be back at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
for Tennie Leonard's show with the songs of Mary Martin. Next issue
on Thursday - if all goes well.
Thanks once
more to all the folks who sent in their membership donations these
past weeks. We are now listing almost 350 members, as we make our
way the way towards our goal of 400 members for 2003-2004. Of course
it would be great if we could reach an even higher number, but we
have many more months to go before the next membership year.
And that
is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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