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CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE #031203 - Tuesday, December 9, 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. 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.
Greetings
from San Francisco. We have had two days of glorious weather, with
a cloudy day today and some rain in the forecast. I managed to "escape
from New York" after a blizzard that left a foot of snow in Long Island
City and about the same in Manhattan, most of it falling on Friday
night and during the day on Saturday. By early Sunday, when we left
for the airport, the snow had stopped and the sky was blue. Our 9:20
am flight was delayed for nearly an hour while the plane was de-iced,
and arrived in San Francisco at 1:45 pm, about an hour late.
This issue
is going out on Tuesday instead of Monday due to the fact that I was
unable to get "online" until Monday morning because I forgot to take
along an important cable to connect my laptop iMac to the data port
in my room here at THE YORK HOTEL, home of THE PLUSH ROOM (940 Sutter
Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.plushroom.com/).
I had to wait until Monday morning to connect to the internet, and
there were over 600 pieces of mail to check when I went online at
10:00 am! Being off the internet on Sunday made it impossible for
me to gather club schedules for the listings in this issue.
We got to
the hotel around 3:00 pm, too late to catch Craig Rubano's show that
had just started. After checking in, we took a brief tour of the area,
had dinner, and at 7:00 were back at THE PLUSH ROOM for the San Francisco
version of TeddyCare, produced by Bruce Phillips and hosted by Darlene
Popovic. It was a fantastic show, featuring some of the best talent
in the area - many folks I had not seen in performance before. I timed
the trip in order to see as many San Francisco performers as possible,
and to meet as many CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE readers as possible. Note
to all: the drinks at THE PLUSH ROOM are perfection - take it from
an expert.
After the
show we joined the group headed to MARTUNI'S (4 Valencia Street, San
Francisco, CA - 415-241-0205) where cabaret folks and others seem
to gather seven nights a week for open-mike until midnight. Jeffrey
Chin was at the piano, and singer after singer took the mike to entertain.
Several performers arrived with Bruce Phillips from the TeddyCare
show, including the fabulous Tammy Nelson - a cast member of "Beach
Blanket Babylon," which has been playing here for many years. At midnight
I realized we had not had dinner and headed back to the hotel by cab
- searching for a restaurant along the way. No luck, but when we arrived
back at the hotel, Craig Rubano was just arriving as well, and he
had a menu in his room for a 24-hour diner called SPARKEY'S (242 Church
Street, SF) that delivered. So at around 1:00 am I was feasting on
a club sandwich.
Yesterday,
after an early morning trek to RADIO SHACK and returning to the hotel
and downloading my e-mail, we took a "walking tour" of San Francisco,
starting from the hotel at 11:00 am, touring the shopping district
around Union Square, a walk through Chinatown, through the "Little
Italy" section of the city (North Beach), ending at Fisherman's Wharf
for lunch - crab cakes, clam chowder, Pacific Red Snapper, shrimp
- the works! We toured "The Cannery" shopping area, and finally ended
up on the cable car for the ride back to Sutter Street and short walk
back to the hotel.
After checking
my e-mail and working for a while on this newsletter, we were back
downstairs for cocktails, and Shaynee Rainbolt's Holiday Madness show
in THE PLUSH ROOM. What fun! Big surprise was meeting Mychelle Colleary
before the show. Mychelle moved to NYC from SF about a year ago, and
was back in town for a visit - she will be appearing in next Sunday's
TeddyCare show, as well as at KELLY'S OF ALAMEDA (1313 Park Street,
Alameda, CA - 510-769-1011) on Saturday night.
After the
show it was back to MARTUNI'S - this time with transportation provided
by Mychelle. It was another great song-fest, with Tim Hockenberry
at the piano. Mychelle mentioned that she had missed dinner, and we
realized that we had not eaten as well, so around 11:30 pm we headed
to one of her favorite haunts, MEL'S DINER (2165 Lombard Street, SF).
On the way, we took a "motor tour" of area of the city we had missed,
including the Castro area, Russian Hill, Pacific Heights and more,
including that part of Lombard Street that zig-zags (world's crookedest
street). Shaynee joined us at the diner for a great feast of burgers,
chilli fries and cokes. We helped close the place at 1:00 am.
I took a
break from writing for lunch around 12:30 and now I'm back. After
I send off this newsletter (hopefully by 3:30 California time) I want
to do some shopping, and then attend the opening night of Wesla Whitfield's
new show - again downstairs in THE PLUSH ROOM at 8:00 pm. I head for
the airport at 7:30 am tomorrow morning, so I doubt there will be
any late-night activities today, but who knows?
One other
item of note - on Friday night, the 5th of December, after helping
John McMahon celebrate his birthday (which was really on the 3rd),
while walking to the bus home, I took a rather nasty spill on a slippery
sidewalk (we had snow and sleet all day). No broken bones, but I hit
the ground on my right shoulder and spent the night in quite a bit
of pain. I could do very little computer work on Saturday - I kept
close to home - and found sleep difficult on Saturday night as well.
This morning I was finally able to lift my arm above my head without
too much pain so things are healing on schedule. So, I'm sorry that
except for changing banners and some touchups, I haven't been able
to get any new items posted. So when I return I will again be playing
"catch up" once more.
But fortunately,
my assistant Dennis, who has been doing such a great job helping me
keep caught up with my office work, scanning photos, testing links,
recording CDs for my iPod, joined me on this trip - and what a help,
since with one "wing" barely usable, he handled my luggage, helped
me in an out of cabs, and even assisted in getting my coat on and
off (try doing that with one arm hanging sort of limply at your side,
and you will see what I mean).
BREAKING NEWS
We have received
word that Andrea Marcovicci, who was forced to cancel performances
of her show "If I Were A Bell: The Songs of Frank Loesser" at THE
ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 ext. 171
- http://www.algonquinhotel.com/)
the week of December 2nd through 6th, will be back performing tonight.
Her Frank Loesser show is scheduled to continue until January 3rd;
Ms. Marcovicci will then perform her Cole Porter show in the Oak Room
from January 6th through 24th.
WEDNESDAY JAZZ SERIES
EVENTS
The Wednesday
Jazz Series continues at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington
Avenue @ 54th Street, NYC). Appearing tomorrow, Wednesday, December
10th: Art Baron on trombone, plus special guests. Shows at 1:00 pm
- $5 cover. These are 1-hour shows, and tables are available if you
want to bring your lunch.
CABARET ITEMS OF NOTE
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, 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 of all ages in NYC-area children's
wards and hospices. There is a $10 minimum. (Cash Only). John McMahon
is musical director.
On Sunday,
December 14th, Ruby's announced guests are Allison Briner, Joseph
"Go" Mahan, Flotilla De Barge, Dar & Christy Vann De Camp, Tommy Femia,
Karen Mason, Sidney Myer, Richard Skipper, Rick Skye, Chuck Sweeney,
Christine Zbornik. As with all live entertainment events, casts are
subject to change without notice.
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/).
This Sunday,
the 14th, at the THE PLUSH ROOM at 7:00, - Samantha Samuels is host,
with Mychelle Colleary, Chris Dilley, Tom Hockenberry, Barry Lloyd,
Bruce E. Phillips, Lisa Viggiano and Mark Wiegle. As with all live
entertainment events, casts are subject to change without notice.
JULIE REYBURN PRESENTS
ANNUAL HOLIDAY BENEFIT SHOW
For the 3rd
year in a row, Julie Reyburn is 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 Monday, December 22nd,the second
show of the series, Julie's guests include Phil Bond, Mychelle Colleary,
Boulevard East, Jonathan Frank, David Gurland, Michael Holland & Karen
Mack and Kevin Merritt. Shows are 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 next 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'
Next Monday,
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. 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 and are now on sale at the TOWN HALL Box
Office.
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.
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ROSS JAMES MAKES NYC DEBUT
AT MAMA ROSE'S
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 at MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/).
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.
MILES PHILLIPS' SHOW EXTENDED
AT MAMA ROSE'S
After and
exciting and acclaimed run in November, Miles Phillips' new show THE
UNREST INSIDE ME has been extended with additional dates at MAMA ROSE'S
(219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
on with one remaining show on Saturday, December 13th at 4:00 pm and
Sunday, December 28th at 7:00 pm. Phillips is teamed with award winning
musical director and composer, Jason Wynn. There is a $15 cover ($10
for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members) plus a 2-drink minimum.
PAM TATE RELEASES NEW
CD AT THE DUPLEX
2003 MAC
Award nominee Pam Tate celebrates the release of her new CD "Something
Wonderful" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC
- 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
with one more show, tonight, Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 pm. A reception
proceeds the show at 6:15 pm. The release show features the CDs original
musicians, Tedd Firth on piano, Ritt Henn on bass, Rex Benincasa on
drums and percussion. The show is directed by Erv Raible. The $15.00
music charge includes the show, snacks, and a copy of the new CD.
2-drink minimum.
BABY JANE DEXTER HELPS
THE HOMELESS WITH DECEMBER SHOWS
Baby Jane
Dexter continues for an unprecedented tenth consecutive month on Saturdays
in December with her show ANOTHER SPRING (THEN & NOW) at THE DUPLEX
CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/).
For the month of December, Baby Jane returns for three additional
shows on Saturdays, December 13th, 20th & 27th at 9:00 pm, but these
shows have been designated as a benefit for The Bowery Residents'
Committee (http://www.www.bowrescom.org/)
to raise funds and clothing for "Holiday Hats for the BRC." You can
choose to pay the cover (to be donated to the group), or bring an
unwrapped new, warm hat, cap, scarf or pair of gloves (value $10 or
more) to be distributed to the homeless. Each show will pay tribute
to a cabaret personality.
EILEEN FULTON HOLIDAY
SHOW AT MAMA ROSE'S
Eileen Fulton
will be bringing her Holiday Show to MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue,
NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
for two more evenings - Friday, December 12th at 9:30 pm, Saturday,
December 13 at 9:30 pm and Sunday, December 14 at 7:00 pm. She be
backed by The Vincent Martucci Trio (Piano/Bass/Drums) with new arrangements
for both contemporary and Christmas songs. Music Charge - $20, 2-Drink
Minimum.
JOANNE TATHAM'S CD AVAILABLE
"Making Light,"
the debut recording from rising Los Angeles-based vocalist Joanne
Tatham, has hit the ground running, with two cuts already chosen for
the sound tracks of high profile independent feature films and selections
going into rotation this fall on Southern California radio stations.
"Making Light" is available for purchase online at the artist's website
at http://www.joannetatham.com/.
CAROL SAVVAS AT MAMA ROSE'S
Carol Savvas
presents her show "The Windmills of Your Mind" at MAMA ROSE'S (219
Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
on Friday & Saturday, December 12th & 13th at 7:00 pm. Musical direction
is by Rick Jensen, and Lina Koutrakos directs. $15, 2-drink minimum
($10 cover for MAC & CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members).
REBECCA SPENCER CD AT
LML MUSIC
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/
.
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. No cover and brunch is $13.50.
LOVELY NEW VERSION OF
"LOVELY" CONTINUES THROUGH DECEMBER 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 December 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. $15, 2-drink
minimum. $10.00 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
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 just remaining
date on Sundays, December 14th 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 performance, with a reception
to follow the show. $15. $5 discount to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and
MAC Members and seniors.
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. 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/.
REMAINING DECEMBER BANNER
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spaces on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website were sold out for November,
but spaces are still available in December. 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 returns tonight, December 6th with her show "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. $55 weekdays and $60 Fridays & Saturdays, plus
$55 minimum, Tuesday and late shows, $20 minimum. 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 - $40 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 ($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. $40 & $65.
THE CAFE
CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
- Bobby Short has is here 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. $75, 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
through December 27th. The new show, "The Great American Holiday Songbook,"
features seasonal standards in addition to contemporary holiday classics.
Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 pm with late shows on Friday and
Saturday at 11:00 pm. There will be no performances on December 11th
or December 23rd through 25th. $60, $30 minimum.
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 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). $60.00 - Friday & Saturday: $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/)
Stage, screen
& TV star Brett Somers is appearing here with additional shows added
on Tuesdays, December 23rd & 30th at 7:00 pm and December 9th at 9:15
pm. $20, $10 food/drink minimum.
AT DILLON'S (245 West
54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797)
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,
$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. $15, $10 food/drink minimum. $5
discount for MAC and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.
The Tommy
Koenig Show, a comedy/variety revue continues on Saturdays, December
13th 20th & 27th at 10:00 pm. The show stars multi-talented Tommy
Koenig and some of New York's top comics. $10, $10 food/drink minimum.
AT DON'T TELL MAMA (343
West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
Multi-award
winning Tommy Femia continues on Saturday nights in December at 11:00
pm with "Judy Garland, Live!" with musical director David Maiocco
and special guests. Each show features a special guest. $15, 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 Friday, December 12th at 8:00 pm. $15, 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. Remaining show dates & times are Sundays, December 14th
& 21st at 8:00 pm and Mondays, December 8th, 15th & 22nd at 6:30 pm.
$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 an unprecedented tenth consecutive month on Saturdays
in December with her show ANOTHER SPRING (THEN & NOW). Remaining shows
are on Saturdays, December 13th, 20th & 27th at 9:00 pm, designated
as a benefit for The Bowery Residents' Committee (http://www.www.bowrescom.org/).
You can choose to pay the cover (to be donated to the group), or bring
an unwrapped new, warm hat, cap, scarf or pair of gloves (value $10
or more) to be distributed to the homeless. Each show will pay tribute
to a cabaret personality.
Award winning
singer/songwriter Rick Jensen returns for one more encore performance
of his acclaimed show WHILE LOVE HOLDS ON tonight, December 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. $15.00, 2-drink minimum.
Award winning
vocalists, Sue Matsuki & Marcus Simeone, bring their brand new show,
their first collaboration together, with remaining shows on Thursdays,
December 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. $15, 2-drink minimum.
Teri Lynn
Paul returns with her acclaimed show "Loving You - The Songs & Stories
of Elvis Presley" with remaining one show on Tuesday, December 16th
at 7:00 pm. Musical director is Dick Gallagher, with Carlo Pellettieri
on cello and Ave Lindon and Wendy Russell on back-up vocals. $15.00,
2-drink minimum.
Darius Frowner's
Christmas Special will be held on Wednesdays, December 10th & 17th
at 9:00 pm. Special guest stars are Trent Armand Kendall (Bat Boy
and Into the Woods) and Kenny Roberson (choreographer Avenue Q). Other
guests include Meghan B. Cress, Kate Pazakis, Will Perez, Chris Williams,
Jay Rivera, John Zisa and Susan Campanaro. $10 and a 2-drink minimum
AT KING KONG ROOM at the
Supper Club (240 West 47th Street, NYC - 1-212-921-1940 - http://www.KingKongRoom.com/)
Saturday,
December 13th - 7:00 pm -æKaren Mason'sæ"Christmas! Christmas! Christmas!"
- $25 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. 9:00 pm - Marcy Heisler & Zina
Goldrich return to King Kong Room to celebrate the release of a brand
new 32-tune songbook -æ $20 cover, $15 food/drink minimum.
AT MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second
Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
Bistro and
MAC award winner Audrey Lavine is here for three more nights in December.
Her new show "Old Postcards" will run Monday through Wednesday, December
15th through 17th at 9:30 pm. She is joined once again by Ross Patterson.
$15, 2-drink minimum.
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.
$46.
CABARET IN PENNSYLVANIA
THE CABARET
at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.odettes.com/)
- Call the club for events, showtimes and charges.
MORGANS CABARET
at THE PRINCE MUSIC THEATER (1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- 215-569-9700 - http://www.princemusictheater.org/)
- Tom Wopat appears next in "The Still of the Night" at the Cabaret,
February 4th through 15th, 2004
CABARET IN WASHINGTON
D.C. AREA
BLUES ALLEY
(1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - http://www.bluesalley.com/)
- Call the club for events, showtimes and charges.
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/)
- Call the club for events, showtimes and charges.
NEW ENGLAND AREA
THE CENTER
FOR ARTS IN NATICK (31 Main Street, Natick, MA - 508-647-0097 - http://www.natickarts.org/)
- Sophia Bilides will present "Winter Warm: Songs For The Solstice"
on Friday, December 19th at 8:00 pm. Musical director is Doug Hammer.
$15 in advance, $17 day of show.
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, December 14th
is the holiday show that should not be missed, Ida Zecco and award
winning Valerie Sneade in "Home for the Holidays." 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. $10 in advance - $12.50 day
of show.
LIBBY'S CABARET
(3401 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA - 404-237-1943 - http://www.libbyscabaret.com/)
- Call the club for events, 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 through December 13th. $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. $15.
OVATIONS
(2536 Times Boulevard, Suite B, Houston, TX - 713-522-9801 - http://www.ovationsnightclub.com/)
- Chicago cabaret artists Tom Michael and Beckie Menzie will appear
on Friday, December 19th at 8:00 pm. $10.
CABARET IN THE CHICAGO
AREA
DAVENPORT'S
(1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/)
- Call the club for events, showtimes and charges.
MAXIM'S (24
East Goethe Street, Chicago, IL - Tickets: 312-742-1748) - Thursday,
December 11th from 7:00 pm, Bradford Newquist presents "Holiday Croon
& Swoon," with William Underwood, musical director. $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 $30 (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 through December 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, $30 minimum per person, all shows.
THE GARDENIA
(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) -
THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, a new, old-fashioned Christmas Show starring
Cabaret's three delightful divas: Shelly Goldstein, Joanne Tatham
and Miss Peggy Judy will be performed on Wednesday, December 10th
at 9:00 pm (dinner served from 7:00 pm). $15.
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. First Sunday of each month
- no cover.
THE PLUSH
ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800
- http://www.plushroom.com/)
- Wesla Whitfield is here with Mike Greensill, and a new show: "Why
ShouldnÍt I Æ Songs I Always Wanted To Sing." Showtimes vary, so call
the club for details.
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://wwpc.w.ng.orau/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.
KABARETT
VOLTAIRE at BAR ME (230 William Street Potts Point, Sydney, AU - 9368
0894 - http://www.showtune.com.au/)
- One of AustraliaÍs most acclaimed young actor/singers, Hayden Tee
is here Sunday, December 14th. Hayden was the winner of the New York
Award at the 2002 Sydney Cabaret Convention. Call for details.
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 for events, showtimes & cover 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.
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IT'S TIME TO GO
Tomorrow
morning Dennis & I return to NYC and that big pile of snow that we
escaped on Sunday night. I apologize for the brevity of this issue
- I shall be covering more items in the MID-WEEK issue - which will
be published on Friday, December 12th. I'll have more San Francisco
stories to tell as well.
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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