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CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE #031106 - Thursday, November 20, 2003
Since 1990 Your First, Best, and Only Complete Source of Cabaret News
If it's anything
to do with cabaret, you'll probably read it here first!
This is the MIDWEEK Issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE which includes
news, breaking stories and notes, and news on shows offering discounts
to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
The holidays
seem to be rushing towards us in full force - it seems that every
day I get a news item or an invitation regarding a holiday cabaret
show in the works. In fact, I am really looking forward to my favorite
annual holiday show, D. Jay Bradley's Christmas Show at DON'T TELL
MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
- now in its seventh year! But first I have to make it through Thanksgiving,
celebrated here in the US on November 27th. I have a big list of things
to be thankful for - and will be publishing a special edition of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE on Thursday, the 27th in place of the regular MIDWEEK
issue on that date.
SOME THOUGHTS TO SHARE
There is
a rumor going around that you can't make money in cabaret. Well, its
partly true: some folks do quite well, but many others lose money
just about every show. But this should not come as any surprise. Remember,
in cabaret the performer is also the producer - handling all the expenses,
arranging advertising, paying the musicians, covering the room fee,
etc. Just take a look at the Broadway producers - how many of them
(or at least their investors) ever make money on their productions?
And they have millions to spend on sets, costumes, musicians and theater
rental. They spend thousands of dollars on TV and newspaper advertising.
Yet most shows are financial flops. There are several shows that recently
opened on Broadway that will be close after just a few weeks in performance
- one just closed out of town, another closed in previews - before
it officially opened. One closed after just one official performance.
Millions of dollars were lost by the producers and investors. Some
of the money may be recouped by sales of CD "Original Cast Recordings,"
and some of the investment might be returned in out-of-town tours,
which usually can be mounted with less expense.
Sound familiar?
Many cabaret shows make a profit eventually because the performer
also has CDs available for sale at the show (one performer reportedly
pays her publicist with CDs for him to sell after the show!). Other
performers get out-of-town bookings based on the reviews they receive.
Others use the material and arrangements from their shows when they
get gigs at private parties, on cruise ships or country club dates.
By the way,
it is reported that at any given time, over 90% of performers who
belong to Actors Equity are working in a job other than the theater
(or not working at all), as they await their big break. Most cabaret
performers can make their own "big break" because they are also producers,
scheduling their shows at their own convenience, and avoiding the
chore (and sometimes humiliation) of auditions, etc. They can write
their own material, pick their own songs, choose their own musicians,
design their own ad campaign, and even choose where and when they
perform. But they also take the risks - but who can measure the value
of that applause and the sheer joy of performing?
Now, on with
the news:
CORRECTION
I was in
such a rush on Monday to get the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE out I included
an item and forgot to add the name of the performer! That's what happens
when you "cut & paste" and forget one "paste." Here is the way these
two items should have been listed:
CHEZ SUZETTE
(675B Ninth Avenue, NYC - 1-212-974-9002 - http://www.chezsuzettenyc.com/)
- Australian cabaret legend Janet Seidel celebrates the release of
her new CD on Sunday, November 23rd at 7:00 pm prior to her tour in
Japan. For more information, see http://www.janetseidel.com/.
REGENTS (317
East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-593-3091 - http://www.RegentsClub.com)
- Australian cabaret legend Janet Seidel celebrates the release of
her new CD on Sunday, November 30th at the brunch show at 2:00 pm
prior to her tour in Japan. For more information, see http://www.janetseidel.com/.
From what
I hear from my friends in Australia, this lady is one of the best
- I hope many will give her a great welcome on her brief visit here.
"LISTEN TO MY HEART" CONTINUES
- TV SEGMENT AIRS AS WELL
"LISTEN TO
MY HEART: The Songs of David Friedman" now playing UPSTAIRS AT STUDIO
54 (254 West 54th Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 212-239-6200 - http://www.telecharge.com/)
was to close on Sunday, November 16th, but at the last minute, thanks
to a surge in ticket sales and some new funding, is continuing for
at least another week or two. Hopefully this will give their new marketing
plan to take hold and ticket sales will continue to increase - extending
the show even longer. Here's your chance to see a brilliant show featuring
songs that cabaret-lovers have come to love and enjoy, and encourage
the backers to keep the show going. The brilliant cast includes Allison
Briner, Joe Cassidy, David Friedman, Michael Hunsaker, Alix Korey,
Anne Runolfsson and the show is directed by Mark Waldrop. There are
still Special $25 discount tickets available - Call Tele-Charge at
212 -239-6200 and use code LHDFEM9 - check the website at http://www.ListenToMyHeartSite.com/
for details.
David Friedman,
with Allison Briner singing "You'll Always Be My Baby," will be appearing
on "Crossing Over with John Edward" on Friday, November 21st at 2:00
pm on UPN Channel 9, here in NYC. "Crossing Over" is a nationally
syndicated program, so air-times are different in different parts
of the country. Mr. Edwards came to the opening night of "LISTEN TO
MY HEART" and was so taken by a few of the songs, he invited David
and Allison to appear on his show as guests.
FREE PERFORMANCES OF "BLOW
UP WORLD"
Kristine
Zbornik will perform her acclaimed show "Blow Up World" at 4:00 pm
on Monday, December 1st at the DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS THEATRE (432 West
42nd Street, NYC). You can see the show for free - this is a special
"backers" performance, and Ms. Zbornik is hoping a lot of folks will
attend to cheer her on. The show recently played for several performances
at MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/).
OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE
ADAM PASCAL IS GUEST 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, November 13th at 6:00 pm, Seth's guest is Broadway's
11/20: Adam Pascal (RENT, AIDA, CABARET). If you have an 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/
.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW"
FEATURES
On this coming
Sunday, November 9th, 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 feature the
music of FRANK LOESSER. Some of the songs from his career that you
will hear: "Luck Be A Lady," "Once In Love With Amy," "No Two People,"
and "I Believe In You." David will play "five" renditions of "Baby,
It's Cold Outside" written by Frank Loesser with performances b: Ray
Charles & Betty Carter, Nancy LaMott & Michael Feinstein, Jo Sullivan
Loesser & Colin Romoff and Frank Loesser & Lyn Loesser. Plus a new
recording by Liza Minnelli & Alan Cumming from "Broadway Cares - Home
For The Holidays" released to benefit BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS
AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/).
Also, an in-studio visit & performance from Andrea Marcovicci currently
performing at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800
- http://www.algonquinhotel.com/). 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" SUNDAYS ON
THE RADIO & THE NET
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 is broadcast live from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and features cabaret,
jazz, big band, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and Sinatra. The show is
also simulcast on the web around the world on http://www.wvof.org/.
ONE MORE SHOW CURRENTLY
ADVERTISING ON CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
In our Monday
issue listings we overlooked one banner ad - with a full 20 banners
running, and a few overlapping from week to week, it is sometimes
difficult to keep track. So, here it is:
Actress/singer/author
Eileen Fulton will be appearing at THE CABARET at Odette's (South
River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.odettes.com/)
during the Thanksgiving Weekend on Friday & Saturday, November 28th
& 29th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, November 30th at 2:00 pm. Call the club
for cover charges & minimums. This will be Eileen's 7th year appearing
at this legendary club. In December she will be performing her annual
Holiday Show at Odette's and again at MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue,
NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/) in New York City.
DO YOU HAVE A HOLIDAY-THEMED
CD OR CABARET SHOW?
Once again
the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
has a special page listing holiday-themed CDs. If you are looking
for the perfect CD to have on hand for those holiday events check
it out. If you have a commercially produced holiday-themed CD (not
a demo or "home made" CD), let me know. Include a link to your website
or the web address (CD BABY, LML, AMAZON, etc.) 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.
I will have
also set up 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.
CDs FOR SALE ON THE CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE
Here's another
reason to be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE: All members have
the opportunity to have their CDs available for sale via the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website. SILVER MEMBERS can display one CD on their
page, GOLD MEMBERS and above can display up to four CDs (additional
CDs - GOLD or above members only - can be added, if requested, at
$15 each). The CD FOR SALE listing includes a special page under your
name, displaying your CD cover(s) and a link to a website of your
choice where the CD may be purchased. You can link to your own website,
or to LML Music, CD Baby, Amazon, or some other site. This benefit
is by request, so if you already are a member, please let me know
if you wish to be linked in this section of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
- see http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/MemberCDSales2002.shtml.
If you CD FOR SALE page is already posted, please check to see if
the link is correct and if it is working properly. I need a copy of
your CD or a jpg scan of the CD cover in order to build the page.
CABARET ITEMS OF NOTE
BOSTON SINGS BOSTON SHOW
& CD ANNOUNCED
Centastage
(http://www.centastage.org/)
presents "Boston Sings Boston III" on Sundays & Mondays, November
23rd & 24th, and November 30th & December 1st at CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus
Avenue, Boston, MA - TKTS: 617-536-5981 - http://www.clubcafe.com/).
Doors open at 6:30 - showtime at 7:30 pm. This is Centastage's third
cabaret of new songs by Boston area songwriters. The show features
singers Will McGarrahan, Chip Phillips and Melinda Stanford singing
a new slate of great local songs. Directed by Joe Antoun with Musical
Direction by Tim Evans. Each night a guest singer will do a set of
standards mixed with new songs. This year's guests are: Neil Casey:
Sunday, November 23rd; Kathy St. George: Monday, November 24th; Bobbi
Cari: Sunday, November 30th; Brian De Lorenzo: Monday, December 1st.
Tickets are $13.
CABARET BENEFIT 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.
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/).
On Sunday,
November 23rd Ruby's guests are Leslie Anderson, Natalie Douglas,
Annie Hughes, Rick Jensen, Eric Pickering, Jeanne MacDonald, Sue Matsuki,
Carolyn Montgomery, Peter Rapanaro, Jerry Scott, Marta Sanders and
Margaret Wright.
SAN FRANCISCO TEDDYCARE
SHOWS ANNOUNCED
Bruce E.
Phillips is once again presenting the San Francisco version of TEDDYCARE
2003, with three performances in two locations on Sundays, December
7th & 14th. Shows will benefit SHANTI, Arts Access, Bay Area Crisis
Nursery and SF General Hospital. Admission is $15 plus a Teddy Bear
(new). On December 7th at 2:00 pm the show will be at the DEAN LESHER
THEATER (1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA - 925-943-7469) moving
at 7:00 pm to THE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street,
San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.plushroom.com/).
On December 14th at 7:00 pm the benefit returns to THE PLUSH ROOM.
Different performers and hosts each show. There is a more complete
story, with photo, in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
MAC HOLIDAY PARTY SET
FOR NOVEMBER 30th
MAC's (Manhattan
Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/)
Annual Holiday Party will be held on Sunday, November 30th at 6:30
pm at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC). Cost is $10 per person,
which gets you one drink, hors d'oeuvres, free buffet and live music.
There will be a "silent auction" and a cash bar. Reservation line
for this event is 212-465-2662.
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/.
DECEMBER 7th TIMELESS
DIVA SHOW SOLD OUT!
"Timeless
Divas" Holiday Extravaganza show featuring Divas, DivOs and Div-ettes
scheduled for Sunday, December 7th at THE YORK THEATRE at Saint Peter's
Church (619 Lexington Avenue, NYC - http://www.yorktheatre.org/
- Reservation number: 212-615-6966) and hosted by Karen Akers and
Marin Mazzie, with guest host Jim Caruso including the fabulous Billy
Stritch has completely SOLD OUT. The evening begins with cocktails
at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $50. A portion of the proceeds will benefit
Variety - The Children's Charity. A few WAITING LIST reservations
are being accepted to cover possible cancellations.
The evening
is produced by Sandi Durell, with Shari Upbin directing. For more
information, see http://www.durellproductions.com/sharell
CHICAGO HOLIDAY CABARET
DECEMBER 12th
CCP (Chicago
Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/)
presents the 5th annual Children's Charity Benefit, "A Holiday Cabaret"
on Monday, December 8th at DAVENPORT'S Piano Bar & Cabaret (1383 North
Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/).
Doors open at 7:00 pm. This SPECIAL ONE NIGHT ONLY CONCERT is a benefit
for Teen Living Programs. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased
by calling Davenport's or call the Chicago Cabaret Professionals'
Hotline at 312-409-3106 for more information. All proceeds go to Teen
Living Programs which helps 7,000 homeless and abused Chicago area
teens each year. Artistic director is Kat' Taylor and musical director
is Bob Moreen. Co-presenters are Suzanne Petri, Joel Kopischke and
Daryl Nitz. CCP Publicity: Dave Gallagher and MaryMonica Thomas. Masters
of Ceremony: Jonathan Abarbanel and Jeff Rossen.
Featuring
our After Dark Award winners "Foiled Again" (Daryl Nitz & George Howe),
plus Performers: Tracy Adams, Mitchell Bradley, Caryn Caffarelli,
Elizabeth Doyle, Margie Gibson, Carol Holmes, Claudia Hommel, Steve
Kimbrough, Joel Kopischke, KT McCammond, Bradford Newquist, Pam Peterson,
Suzanne Petri, Cindy Sciacca, Kristofer Simmons, Cheryl Szucsits,
Bradford Thacker, Carolyn Wehner, Eric Whitman, Robert Whorton.
JULIE REYBURN'S ANNUAL
BENEFIT HOLIDAY SHOW AT MAMA ROSE'S
For the 3rd
year in a row, Julie Reyburn will be presenting two evenings of holiday
cheer at MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
featuring special guests from the cabaret and theatre world to benefit
BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/).
With Mark Janas on piano the show will be showcasing favorite classical
and contemporary holiday selections. Shows are on Mondays, December
8th & 22nd at 8:30 pm. There is a $15 cover and 2-drink minimum. Special
guests will be performing in each show. On December 8th Holiday show
guests include Phil Bond, Scott Coulter, Brandon Cutrell, Ritt Henn,
Carolyn Montgomery & Lennie Watts. On December 22nd Julie's guests
include Phil Bond, Mychelle Colleary, Boulevard East, Jonathan Frank,
David Gurland, Michael Holland & Karen Mack and Kevin Merritt.
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
15th 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.
NIGHTLIFE AWARDS SET FOR
JANUARY 12, 2004
Scott Siegel
will present the 2004 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS at THE TOWN HALL (123 West
43rd Street, NYC - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/)
on Monday, January 12th, 2004 at 7:00 pm. Award winners will be chosen
by more than 20 NYC critics, and will be presented in the fields of
Cabaret, Jazz and Comedy. The event will be co-hosted by Andrea Marcovicci,
and will include more than 25 performances. Tickets are available
at $75, $50 & $25 - and for an extra $50 you can attend the post-show
party. Call 212-752-4119 or e-mail nightlifeawards@yahoo.com for more
information. Ticket order forms are available in many of the cabaret
clubs in NYC - they go on sale at the TOWN HALL Box Office after December
1st.
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.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
MEMBERSHIP PASSES 350!
We passed
the 350 member mark, and now working towards the magic 400 mark. Have
you joined CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE yet? I have tried to make the membership
as inexpensive as possible, with more benefits than ever - including
discounts on selected cabaret shows. And on December 1st we will be
announcing an additional benefit for members.
If you find
these messages and the information and news on the website of value
and have not joined yet, then I hope you will consider becoming a
member today. I depend on 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.
BROADWAY DOES IT - WHY
DON'T YOU?
Just about
every day I pass the TKTS booth in the middle of Times Square where
folks can purchase "same day" tickets to Broadway shows for a discount
- as much as 50%. The producers realize that an empty seat brings
no income at all.
Take a lesson
from Broadway - 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
over 20 shows currently playing in NYC and elsewhere offering discounts
to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Shows offering a 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.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
FOR MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The following
shows are currently offering members special prices and discounts
- if you went to every show, you would save nearly $125! If your show
is offering a discount to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members and is not
listed here, please let me know at once.
AT DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM
(342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
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 with just one remaining show, on Tuesday, November
25th at 7:00 pm with a trio. There is a $15 cover and $10 food/drink
minimum. 1/2 off the cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
"A MUSICAL
STORY" written by and starring Doug Trapp returns for a third run
on Thursdays, December 4th & 11th at 7:00 pm. The show is an evening
of songs and stories about a boy and his very southern family, with
songs by Richard Rodgers, Jerry Herman, Kander & Ebb, Sondheim, Maltby
& Shire, Jones & Schmidt, Flaherty & Ahrens, Martin Charnin, Irving
Berlin, Zina Goldrich & Marcy Heisler and John Bucchino, with new
material added for the holidays! Musical director is Wells Hanley.
There is a $12 cover plus 2-drink minimum ($5 discount Cabaret Hotline
members).
AT DON'T TELL MAMA (343
West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
Tom D'Angora,
the young standout of Provincetown's highly controversial production
of "Naked Boys Singing," brings his debut cabaret back for a third
extension, with newly added shows on Sunday, November 30 and December
28th at 8:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/). 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 William Wade. 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.
Teri Noel
presents her new show "Downsized," for two more Sundays, November
23rd & 30th at 5:30 pm. Musical director is Brian Hurley with 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.
D. Jay Bradley's
10th Annual Christmas Show returns for 6 performances in December.
The all-new show is called "CHRISTMAS PRESENCE" and features Rachel
Hanser, Karen Mack, Lisa Yaeger & Jeff Manwaring. The show is directed
by Lina Koutrakos. A special guest is featured at each show. Show
dates & times are Sundays, December 7th, 14th & 21st at 8:00 pm and
Mondays, December 8th, 15th & 22nd at 6:30 pm. There is a $15 cover,
2-drink minimum - $10 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
Just when
you thought the saga had ended, "The Life & Times of Billy Rae" continues
- this chapter called "Too Many Johnsons." The show stars Lorinda
Lisitza and Michael Vaccaro, and features Jerry Christakos and Mark
McCombs. Musical director is Tracy Stark, with direction by Lennie
Watts. Remaining shows are on Wednesdays, November 26th & December
3rd at 9:00 pm and Mondays, November 24th & December 1st at 6:30 pm.
There is a $12 cover ($6 for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members) and 2-drink
minimum.
Page Sampson's
acclaimed show "Braving the Elements" returns for four more performances,
beginning Saturday, November 29th at 4:00 pm. Additional shows are
Thursday, December 4th at 9:00 pm, Tuesday, January 6th at 6:30 pm
and Saturday, January 10 that 4:00 pm. Ms. Sampson will be accompanied
on piano by her musical director, David Maiocco, and by Skip Ward
on bass. There is a $15 cover charge ($10 for members CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE) and a 2-drink minimum.
Show Business
Weekly's choice as BEST CLUB ACT OF 2003, Karen Mack & Michael Holland
return with the next in their "Gashole" series in "GASHOLY NIGHT!"
- the holiday show, on Fridays, November 28th at 9:30 pm and December
5th & 12th at 8:00 pm. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum. $5 discount
for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
Marilyn Bettinger
opens with her new show "Kickin' Up My Heels" accompanied by the very
talented Paul Katz along with Brad Carbone on drums. Three performances
will be held on Saturday, November 22nd at 4:00 pm and Sundays, December
7th & 14th at 5:30 pm. There is a $10 music charge and 2-drink minimum.
$5 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
AT DILLON'S (245 West
54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797)
Boulevard
East, the vocal trio formerly known as Eastern Standard Time, and
twice-nominated by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs
(MAC) as Outstanding Vocal Group under their former name, bring their
special show on celebrating the season to DILLON'S on Thursday, December
18th. Titled "Just in Time for Christmas," the show begins at 8:00
pm with dinner seating at 6:30 pm. There is a $15 cover charge plus
a $10 food/drink minimum. $5 discount for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
A new show,
written & performed by Jennifer Giles called "Kicking & Screaming"
is the true story of one Ex-Rockette, who did a thousand kicks and
has a million stories to tell. Remaining shows are on Saturdays, November
22nd & 29th at 8:00 pm. The show is directed by Melanie S. Armer.
Tickets are $25 ($15 for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE), with
no minimum. Food & drink available. Reservations for this show should
be made at 212-981-9722.
AT THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
Tom Grounds
will be bringing his debut CD "Tom Grounds: Something That I Wanted
You To Know," to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE one more time on Tuesday,
November 25th at 7:00 pm. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum -
$10.00 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
Award-winning
comic/singer Rock Albers returns to the New York stage this fall in
a brand new show, poking fun at American pop culture in the unique
style that has now won him back-to-back MAC Awards for his stand-up
comedy. The new show "Rock 2: The New Rock Albers Show" is a sequel
to "The Rock Albers Show" with just one remaining show on Saturday
at 7:00 pm, November 22nd. Tickets can be purchased through Theatermania.com,
Phone: 212-352-3101. Tickets are $10, and there is a 2-drink minimum.
FREE tickets are available for all CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Members
as well as their guests. (For the Discount Code, e-mail rockalbers@aol.com.)
2-time Back
Stage BISTRO Award winning and 9-time MAC Award nominated singer/songwriter
Tim Di Pasqua will return with a set of original pop tunes. Performances
are Fridays, December 5th & 12th at 7:00 pm. There is a $15 cover,
2-drink minimum. ($7.50 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.)
AT MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second
Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
Miles Phillips
is performing in THE UNREST INSIDE ME, his eagerly awaited new solo
cabaret show with one remaining performance on Tuesday, November 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. $5 discount for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
Tom Grounds
will be bringing his debut CD "Tom Grounds: Something That I Wanted
You To Know," to MAMA ROSE'S on Saturday November 22nd and Sunday
November 23rd at 4:00 pm. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum -
$10.00 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
Following
two sell out seasons earlier this year in Australia, Ross James will
unleash his presence on New York City on Sunday, December 21st at
9:30 pm. Ross will lead you through the loves, laughs, triumphs and
disappointments of life in "The Other Boy From Oz." Musical director
is Tracy Stark. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
Matt Leahy
and "The BackSeat Boyz" are back for ONE NIGHT ONLY just in time for
Thanksgiving. MAC nominee and two-time Cabaret Hotline Award winner
Matt Leahy will be serving up some early turkey with Jay Bradley and
the Boyz when "FAMILY AFFAIR - A Celebration," returns on Tuesday,
November 25th at 9:30 pm. Cover charge is $15.00 with a $5 discount
for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Members.
Anthony Santelmo,
Jr. continues to "Seek Out the Tunes" with remaining shows on Friday
& Saturday in November 28th & 29th at 7:00 pm. Musical director is
Nan Butcher. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum. $5 discount for
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
AT THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909)
The next
"Jamie deRoy & friends" variety show will be held this Saturday, November
22nd at 8:00 pm. Lannie Meyers is musical director, Barry Kleinbort
directs. Jamie's guests will be Tom Andersen, Terry Burrell, Julie
Gold, Lynelle Johnson, Shaun Rennie, Modern Man, Jay Rogers and Simone
Wells. There is a $20 Cover & 2-drink minimum. $10 Cover for CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS.
AT ST. CLEMENTS THEATER
(423 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-246-7277 Ext. 29)
After a triumphant,
six-week run in the spring of 2003, Carolyn Montgomery has returned
with her show "Reveille" on Sundays, with remaining dates on November
23rd & 30th and December 7th & 14th - all shows at 8:00 pm. Montgomery
will be accompanied by her Musical Director Rick Leonard. In addition,
Montgomery will release the CD entitled "Reveille" at the December
14th performance, with a reception to follow the show in the Cabaret
Space at St. Clements, just one floor below the theater. Tickets are
$15. $5 discount to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Members.
OUTSIDE THE NYC AREA
THE SHARON
LYNNE WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS (19805 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield,
WI - 262-781-9520) is proud to offer again this year the popular Wilson
Center Cabaret Series. Subscriptions and individual tickets are now
on sale. CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 20% discount available on select performances.
Bay Area vocalist
Shaynee Rainbolt celebrates Holiday Madness at THE PLUSH ROOM at the
York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 -
http://www.plushroom.com/)
on Monday, December 8th featuring a diverse mix of Christmas and Hanukkah
classics sprinkled with whimsical and quirky holiday favorites. Ms.
Rainbolt will also sing a musical tribute to John Lennon to commemorate
the 23rd anniversary of his death (December 8, 1980.) She will be
backed by Ken Muir on piano and Al Obidinski on bass. There is a $15
cover charge, ($20 at the door) - $10 for 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.
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(http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
- the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE CHAT BOARD - where anyone, anywhere,
can post information about their shows, CDs or other cabaret-related
event. You can also post requests and questions about cabaret performance,
and share your thoughts and ideas of cabaret. You don't have to be
a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, you don't have to fill out a form,
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visit the CHAT BOARD.
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/
).
* Rick Jensen's
WHILE LOVE HOLDS ON Encores at THE DUPLEX - posted 11/19/03
* MICHAEL FEINSTEIN CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON - posted 11/19/03
* Anna Bergman at THE STANHOPE in December - posted 11/19/03
* BARBARA CARROLL IN OAK ROOM SUNDAYS - posted 11/19/03
* Have Yourself A Merry Judy Christmas with Tommy Femia - posted 11/19/03
* Tim Di Pasqua Sings Original Tunes at THE DUPLEX - posted 11/19/03
* "Old Postcards" from Audrey Lavine at Mama Rose's - posted 11/19/03
* Ross James is The Other Boy From Oz - posted 11/19/03
* ANNA BERGMAN AND TODD MURRAY ARE SIEGEL'S CD PICKS - posted 11/18/03
* "FAMILY AFFAIR - A Celebration" Returns for One Night Only - posted
11/18/03
* JULIE REYBURN PRESENTS "THE HOLIDAY SHOW" AT MAMA ROSE'S - posted
11/18/03
* Page Sampson Returns to Brave the Elements - posted 11/18/03
* GASHOLY NIGHT AT DON'T TELL MAMA - posted 11/18/03
* Eileen Fulton at ODETTE'S for Annual Thanksgiving Shows - posted
11/18/03
* ANDREA MARCOVICCI LAUNCHES OAK ROOM'S HOLIDAY SEASON - posted 11/18/03
* Spider Saloff Sings Gershwin at THE ANNENBERG - posted 11/18/03
* DALLAS ACTOR/COMIC/SINGER PRESENTS HOLIDAY SHOW - posted 11/18/03
* OUR SINATRA AT BIRDLAND THROUGH JANUARY - posted 11/18/03
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.
CHANGES ON REVIEWS
In order
to keep the newsletter shorter - and my job a bit easier - I will
be posting reviews on the website, rather than including them here.
However, I will also make it possible for those who are interested
to receive the reviews by e-mail as they are written and posted. Starting
after Thanksgiving, new reviews will be written as soon as possible
after the show seen, and posted on the website. A copy of the review
- in PDF format - will e-mailed to those requesting this service.
As soon as I set up the mechanics of it all, I will let you know how
to subscribe to this special service. Any reviews from other areas
of the country will be treated this way as well - posted on the website,
listed in the "WHAT'S NEW" page and e-mailed to those subscribing
to REVIEWS.
IT'S TIME TO GO
I had a big
surprise when I got home last night - an e-mail from my good friend
and former boss from cabaret.org in Fullerton, CA, Doug Simao, who
is making a last-minute business trip to NYC. We will be getting together
later tonight (he has theater tickets for earlier in the evening).
It has been nearly three years since we had a chance to get together,
so this will be a really great event for me. Interestingly, I am planning
to visit California in December, and we were planning to get together
then. I have not finalized my entire trip yet, but right now it looks
like I will be in San Francisco on the 7th, 8th & 9th of December,
with a one-night visit to the Los Angeles are either on the 6th or
the 10th. As soon as all my hotel and air arrangements are made I'll
give you all my itinerary. I figured it is about time I see my West
Coast friends again, see some cabaret out there - and use up some
of my frequent flier miles. Stay tuned.
Before Doug
& I get together I will be at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
at 6:00 pm for Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX (guest is Adam
Pascal) and then after dinner at THE CHALKS at 9:00 pm, also at DON'T
TELL MAMA. I hope all my readers, wherever you live, will try to attend
a cabaret show or other live entertainment event this week.
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. Watch for
a big announcement about another new benefit for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE after Thanksgiving. I think all members - and performers
- will be pleased.
And that
is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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