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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #031107 - Monday, November 24, 2003
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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. 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.


CABARET ITEMS OF NOTE



CABARET BENEFIT IN LAS VEGAS


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 tonight, Monday, November 24th at 7:30 PM to help raise money to finance the college education of the children of those who have died while serving in America's Special Operations Forces. Appearing with Ms. McBroom will be some of the biggest 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.


MAC HOLIDAY PARTY SET FOR NOVEMBER 30th


MAC's (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/) Annual Holiday Party will be held this coming 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.


TEDDYCARE SHOWS SUNDAYS AT WEST BANK 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, with remaining shows on Sundays November 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. Ruby's guests on Sunday, November 30th are Mary Foster Conklin, Rick Crom, Lorna Dallas, Bill Daugherty, Karen Mack & Michael Holland, Connie Pachl, Phyllis Pastore, Phillip Officer, Shaun Rennie, Julie Reyburn, Lennie Watts and Terry White.


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). There is a more complete story with performer schedule in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/). On our trip to San Francisco, I plan to attend the show on December 7th at THE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.plushroom.com/) at 7:00 pm, with


BOSTON SINGS BOSTON SHOW


Centastage (http://www.centastage.org/) presents "Boston Sings Boston III" with remaining shows on Sunday & Monday, 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. 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.


CHILDREN OF EDEN TO CELEBRATE WORLD AIDS DAY


On December 1st at 7:00 pm, 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. The star-studded evening will benefit the National AIDS Fund and The York Theatre Company, and is the professional premiere of "Children of Eden." The show is 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/.


NEXT SIEGEL CD SHOW ON DECEMBER 7th AT DILLON'S


Barbara & Scott Siegel have chosen their next set of CDs in their recently launched "Picks of the Month" series at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797). At the next show, on Sunday, December 7th at 7:00 pm, soprano Anna Bergman will be honored for her CD "Souvenir" and baritone Todd Murray for his debut CD "When I Sing Low." They will perform at the show, along with special guests Andrea Marcovicci and Christine Andreas. No cover, no minimum. Doors open at 6:00 pm for dinner. Reservations strongly advised.


JULIE REYBURN PRESENTS ANNUAL HOLIDAY BENEFIT SHOW


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. 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. Shows are on Mondays, December 8th & 22nd at 8:30 pm. There is a $15 cover and 2-drink minimum.


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 (9:30 to 11:00 pm). Host Tickets (include performance & party) $100 and up.


KING KONG ROOM PRESENTS 'MIRACLE ON 47th STREET'


On Monday, 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. 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. 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/).


PAGE SAMPSON


Page Sampson's show "Braving the Elements" returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/) 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. Lina Koutrakos directs. There is a $15 cover charge ($10 for members of MAC and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE) and a 2-drink minimum.


EILEEN FULTON


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.


REBECCA SPENCER FEATURED AT DIVA SHOW


Rebecca Spencer's CD "Wide Awake and Dreaming" is a top selling recording among the artists on the LML Music (http://www.lmlmusic.com/) label. The CD is available in stores (and on web sites) across the country at Tower Records, Virgin Records and Barnes and Nobles, among others. In New York City the recording is currently featured at Tower Records in Lincoln Square, Footlight Records and Colony Records. Rebecca Spencer will be a featured performer at the December 7th Timeless Divas show, singing two selections from the CD. Watch for an announcement of an upcoming show in NYC early in 2004!


LAMPKIN MUSIC RELEASES CD BY TONY ANDRIACCHI


LAMPKIN MUSIC GROUP (http://www.lampkinmusic.com/) is proud to announce the release of "Old Friends" by Chicago vocalist Tony Andriacchi, with longtime friend Peter Polzak. The CD features songs about friendship, sung by Mr. Andriacchi, who just recently returned to performing after a 15-year absence from the club stage.


CD OF "FROM WHERE I STAND" RELEASED


"From Where I Stand," a musical revue about life in NYC, with book, music & lyrics by Albert M. Tapper, is now available released by Original Cast Records. The CD is being sold in New York City at Tower Records Lincoln Center, Footlight Records and Colony, as well as various stores throughout the country. For more information on "From Where I Stand," go to http://www.amtentertainment.com/ .


VOCAL TRIO "LORELEI" AT DON'T TELL MAMA & DILLON'S


Producer Rob Ulliman proudly presents "LORELEI in WaterSigns" featuring Gina Carleton, Lorinne Lampert and Missy Schwartz, at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/) with remaining shows on Wednesday, November 26th at 6:30 pm, and Mondays, December 1st & 8th at 9:00 pm ($15 cover plus $10 food/drink minimum). Musical director is D. Jay Bradley, direction by Eric Michael Gillett.


CHRISTMAS TOONS AT REGENT'S FOR ONE SHOW ONLY


Mary Foster Conklin, Phyllis Pastore and John McMahon return, once again, to REGENT'S (317 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-593-3091 - http://www.RegentsClub.com) to perform at the Sunday Cabaret Brunch on Sunday, December 14th with the 2003 edition of "Xmas Toons," the fun-filled revue of all their favorite Television Christmas Specials. Brunch service starts at 12:30 pm, and showtime is 2:00 pm. There is no cover and brunch is just $13.95.


RICK JENSEN RETURNS TO THE DUPLEX


GLAMA, 4-time MAC and 2-time BISTRO award winning singer/songwriter Rick Jensen returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/) with his show "While Love Holds On," for two encore performances on Mondays, December 1st & 8th at 7:00 pm with special guest Anne Steele. The show features originals songs by Rick. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.


SYDNEY CONVENTION WINNER SEAN RENNIE AT DANNY'S


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 two remaining performances, on 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. 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 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. The one remaining performance is on Saturday, November 29th at 9:30 pm. There is a cover charge of $20 with a $10 minimum.


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 one more performance, tonight, 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. The last show is this coming Sunday, November 30th. 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.


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/) with one remaining show on Sunday, November 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.


TOM ANDERSEN CELEBRATES CD RELEASE


Tom Andersen has just released his latest CD, "Who Knows?" 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/).


CAROLYN MONTGOMERY REPRISES REVEILLE - CD RELEASE DECEMBER 14th


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) with remaining dates on Sundays, November 30th & 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. Tickets are $15. $5 discount to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and MAC Members and seniors.


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


TOM GROUNDS CD SHOW AT 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/) with just one more show, on Tuesday, November 25th at 7:00 pm. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum - $10.00 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE & MAC members. Tom's debut CD - "Tom Grounds: Something That I Wanted You To Know" is available at http://www.CDBaby.com/, http://www.tower.com/ ,http://www.Footlight.com/ and http://www.Amazon.com/


JAMIE DE ROY & FRIENDS ON CABLE TV


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/.


DECEMBER BANNER AD SLOTS SELLING FAST


BANNER AD spaces on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website are sold out for November, but spaces are still available in December. 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).


CABARET ARTISTS APPEARING AROUND THE WORLD:



NEW YORK CITY - MAJOR ENGAGEMENTS


THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 ext. 171 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/) - Andrea Marcovicci performs "If I Were A Bell: The Songs of Frank Loesser" through January 3, 2004. Shows are Tuesday - Thursday at 9:00 pm and Friday and Saturday at 9:00 pm and 11:30 pm. There is a $55 cover charge during the week and $60 weekends, with a $55 dinner except Tuesday and late shows, when a $20 minimum will be required. Barbara Carroll, accompanied by bassist Sean Smith is here for Sunday Brunch (12:00 noon with a show at 2:00 pm) for an inclusive $65.00 per person. Dinner at 6:30 pm, show at 8:00 pm, $40 cover, $40 minimum per person.

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).

BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 212-239-6200) - OUR SINATRA, a celebration of the magic and music of the legendary Frank Sinatra that features over 50 Sinatra classics will play here through January 31st, Mondays at 6:30 pm, Tuesdays at 8:00 pm, Wednesdays at 2:30 pm, Thursdays at 6:00 pm, Saturdays at 2:30 & 5:30 pm and Sundays at 3:00 & 6:00 pm. Tickets are $40 & $65.

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. Tuesday through Thursday at 8:45 pm and on Friday and Saturday 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/) - FEINSTEIN'S presents the return engagement of Michael Feinstein from November 25th through December 27th. The new show, "The Great American Holiday Songbook," features seasonal standards in addition to contemporary holiday classics. 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. There will be no performances on November 27th, December 5th, December 11th or December 23rd through 25th. All shows have a $60 cover and $30 minimum. Jackets are suggested, but not required.

STANHOPE PARK HYATT NEW YORK (995 Fifth Avenue, NYC - 212-650-4737 - http://stanhopepark.hyatt.com/) - Through December 27th 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. There will be no performances on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. Call for 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," continues. 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, with one remaining performances on Saturday, November 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 additional shows added on 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 one remaining show on Fridays, November 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 two performance, on Sunday, November 30th at 8:45 pm and Tuesday, December 2nd at 9:15 pm. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.


AT DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797)


Judy Barnett continues celebrating her new CD, "The Road To My Heart," at The Backroom at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797) for two more performances: Wednesdays, November 26th and December 3rd at 8:00 pm. She will be joined by her 12-piece band. Tickets are $20 (cash only) at the door with a $10 food/drink minimum.

Joni Rapp makes a rare NYC appearance on Sunday, December 14th at 7:00 pm, with Ian Herman at the piano. Joni will perform standards, show tunes, jazz, originals and a holiday tune or two. Joni will also be celebrating a "limited release" CD of her original song "One Night Stand." $15 cover, $10 food/drink minimum.

Boulevard East, the vocal trio formerly known as Eastern Standard Time, present their special show celebrating the holiday season 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 MAC and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.


AT DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)


Singers Connie Pachl and Bill Daugherty bring their show "Let's Duet - A Celebration of Friendship and Song," here with one remaining show on Friday, November 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.

"Too Many Johnsons" 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 MAC & CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members) and 2-drink minimum.

Multi-award winning Tommy Femia continues on Saturday nights in November at 11:00 pm with "Judy Garland, Live!" with musical director Bryon Sommers and special guests. Each show features a special guest. There is a $20 cover, 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.

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 and a four piece band. 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 MAC and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.


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 one remaining performance son Saturday at 9:00 pm, November 29th . Ms. Dexter is joined by her musical director Ross Patterson. There is a $15 music charge and a 2-drink minimum

Joan Crowe's critically acclaimed show "Women of Note" has just one more performance, on Monday, November 24th at 9:00 pm. 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 singer/songwriter Rick Jensen returns for two encore performances of his acclaimed show WHILE LOVE HOLDS ON on December 1st and 8th at 7:00 pm. Steve Bargonetti is featured on guitar and Anne Steele is Rick's special guest. This engagement features new songs Rick has written in preparation for his next CD. There is a $15.00 cover charge and a 2-drink minimum.

Award winning vocalists, Sue Matsuki & Marcus Simeone, bring their brand new show, their first collaboration together on Thursdays, December 4th, 11th & 18th at 9:00 pm. This show is a nostalgic look back in time and is a show of the great standards of the American Songbook and a few new tunes by some of the standard writers of today. With Tedd Firth as Musical Director. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.


AT JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200 - Box Office: 212-539-8778 - http://www.joespub.com/)


Three-time Tony nominee Judy Kuhn (She Loves Me, Chess, Les Miserables) returns to Joe's Pub with her one-woman show, "Finding Home" on Monday, November 24th at 7:00 pm. Accompanied by a trio, led by Music Director/Arranger Jeffrey Klitz, the show is a 'loosely knit song-cycle' with material ranging from Tom Waits and Joni Mitchell to Harold Arlen and Kurt Weill. Tickets are $25.

Isabel Rose is here on Monday, November 24th at 9:30 pm for a one-night only concert celebrating the release of her feature film, "Anything But Love." Ms. Rose, who co-wrote, produced and stars in the film alongside Eartha Kitt and Andrew McCarthy, will sing standards both from the movie and from the great American songbook. Tickets: $20.


AT KING KONG ROOM at the Supper Club (240 West 47th Street, NYC - 1-212-921-1940 - http://www.KingKongRoom.com/)


Monday, November 24th - 7:00 pm - Lady Altovise in "Meet Me On The Moon - A Tribute to Phyllis Hyman" This show is directed by Lillias White and the entire production is overseen by Mercedes Ellington. $15 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. At 9:00 pm - Andrew Lippa, the award-winning composer/lyricist of Off-Broadway's The Wild Party, john & jen. Singing from the piano, Andrew will be joined by special guests Julia Murney and Shoshana Bean plus Ric Molina on guitar and Conrad Korsch on bass. $15 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. See http://www.andrewlippa.com/.


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 more 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 & MAC members.

Steven Brinberg appears here with "Simply Barbra - Second Hand Rose on Second Avenue" with remaining shows on Friday & Saturday in November, the 28th & 29th at 9:30 pm. Musical director is David Maiocco. Call the club for cover/minimum information.

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 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE & MAC members.

Helen Baldassare makes a rare appearance as a performer with a new show, and has added one additional performance, on Sunday, December 7th at 7:00 pm. Musical director is Paul Greenwood and Gerry Geddes directs. There is a $20 cover, 2-drink minimum. Reservations are highly recommended - her recent 4-show run was sold out.

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 MAC and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Members.

Bistro and MAC award winner Audrey Lavine is here for six nights in December. Her new show "Old Postcards" will run Thursdays through Saturdays, December 4th through 6th at 7:00 pm and 15th through 17th at 9:30 pm. Joined once again by Ross Patterson. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.


AT 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. There is no cover charge - brunch is just $13.95.


CABARET IN NEW JERSEY


The Chase Room at the NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (One Center Street, Newark, NJ - 888-466-5722 - http://www.njpac.org) - Next cabaret event is scheduled for Saturday, January 10th at 7:30 pm featuring songwriter Craig Carnelia and special guest Lisa Asher. Tickets: $46.


CABARET IN PENNSYLVANIA


THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.odettes.com/) - Actress/singer/author Eileen Fulton will be appearing 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.

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


BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - http://www.bluesalley.com/) - Call the club for events, showtimes and charges.

MILLENNIUM STAGE at Kennedy Center (see http://www.kennedy-center.org/) - On Monday, December 1st at 6:00 pm, Wendy Lane Bailey & Joanne Schmoll will be kicking off the holiday season in high style with Reenie Codelka on piano for an hour of seasonal classics and more.

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 Friday, December 12th and on March 6th, Baby Jane Dexter. Call the club for showtimes and charges.


CABARET IN UPSTATE NEW YORK


DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE (20 Windsor Street, Rochester, NY - 585-325-4370 - http://www.downstairscabaret.com/) - Two shows currently appearing in the cabaret: Broadway actor Will Stutts in his critically and publicly acclaimed one-man show NOEL COWARD AT THE CAFE DE PARIS. Also, Laura Theodore, singing with very special guest Dave Mancini. Call the club for showtimes and charges.


NEW ENGLAND AREA


CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA - 617-536-0966 - http://www.clubcafe.com/) - Silvia Greenberg is here, Sunday, November 30th at 8:00 pm to swing in the season in "Va Va Voom!" Doug Hammer is at the piano. Call the club for cover charges and minimums.

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 30th is Kent French. Tickets are $15 per person.

REGATTABAR in the Charles Hotel (One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-876-7777 - http://www.concertix.com/) - Call the club for events, showtimes and charges.

SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - http://www.scullersjazz.com/) - Call the club for events, showtimes and charges.


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 Saturday, 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/) - Thursdays through Sundays through December 2nd, Robert Ray's "Always Something There to Remind Me." Call the club for showtimes and charges.

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. Friday & Saturdays at 8:00 pm, "Holiday Ham" featuring Varla Jean Merman. Tickets $26 plus minimum.

KIM DAWSON THEATER of the Trinity River Arts Center (2600 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 180, Dallas, TX - 214-630-5491) - Dallas comic actor, Paul J. Williams, will be presenting a holiday version of his one-man show, LEFT, OUT ... AND NOT RIGHT! for one night only on Wednesday, December 10th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15.


CABARET IN THE CHICAGO AREA


DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/) - Friday & Saturday, November 28th & 29th at 8:00 pm Suzanne Petri returns with "A Marvellous Party," an evening of musical characters including Marlene Dietrich, Beatrice Lillie, Edith Piaf, Noel Coward, Lotte Lenya, and Mrs. Wentworth -Brewster. Daryl Nitz directs. $15 cover.


CABARET IN THE WESTERN STATES


THE ENGLANDER PUB (101 Parrott Street, San Leandro, CA - 510-357-3571 - http://www.englanderpub.com/) - ReelCom Entertainment presents a new show called "Las Vegas Nights!" on Thursday evenings. Featured during the cabaret show are cruise ship singing comedian Tom Patrick, hypnotist Dave Hill and keyboardist Lynda Noble as well as other guest stars. A special dinner show package is available beginning at 7:00 pm with an 8:00 pm curtain time. The dinner show package is $30 per person (show only $15).


CABARET IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA


THE TEN20 at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111) is presenting a new cabaret show and open mic on Thursday nights hosted by Les Michaels at 6:30 pm with "Guest Stars," a review of five singers doing their own mini-set consisting of pop, jazz and musical theater standards. No cover or minimum.

FEINSTEIN'S at the CINEGRILL at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-7000 - http://www.hollywoodroosevelt.com/) - Next on the schedule is Betty Buckley December 9th through 20th. 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) - Call the club for events, showtimes 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/) - November 25th through December 7th, Craig Rubano presents "Finishing the Act - Act I Finales from Broadway" with San Francisco's own Barry Lloyd at the piano. $25 with a 2-drink minimum. Showtimes vary, so call the club for details. Jazz Singer Opie Bellas is here Sundays in November at 7:30 pm.


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 VILLAGE THEATRE (Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove, Queensland, AU - 07 5577 8999 - http://www.villagetheatre.com.au) - Craig Schneider, in his new show "Piano Man," an evening of music from performers who began their careers in piano bars on Saturday, November 29th. Craig was the winner of the 2000 Sydney Cabaret Convention Belvedere Award. Call the club for information on showtime and charges.

KABARETT VOLTAIRE at BAR ME (230 William Street Potts Point, Sydney, AU - 9368 0894 - http://www.showtune.com.au/) - On Friday & Saturday, November 28th & 29th Michelle Collins is "The Little Aussie Battle-ax," self appointed champion of the underdog, the divine defender of truth & justice in the Australian way, the woman of the working class and "The Bitch of Battlers!" Musical director is Daryl Wallis. Call the club for information on 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/) - Barb Jungr appears here on Saturday 29th November performing the new material from the just released CD "Waterloo Sunset." She will be accompanied by superb pianist Adrian York. The CD is available from www.linnrecords.co.uk, www.amazon.co.uk and all good and major record shops. 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


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CHANGES ON REVIEWS - OLD AND NEW


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. All reviews will be posted in a separate section on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/) as well as in the newsletter archives. This will make it easier for you to find a particular review and refer others to it.


IT'S TIME TO GO


This issue has to stop now, since I have reached the "word" limit that AOL places on e-mails. I had to trim out a lot of items, so stay tuned.


Thanks once more to all the folks who sent in their membership donations these past weeks. We are now listing over 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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