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CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE #031204 - Friday, December 12, 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. This issue is published normally
on Thursdays.
I'm back
- recharged! The trip to San Francisco was just what I needed to wake
up out of my "pre-winter doldrums." In fact, the opportunity to escape
the aftermath of the 12-inch snowstorm that hit the NYC area the day
before we left was an unexpected blessing. We returned to JFK airport
on Wednesday afternoon to discover 50-degree temperatures, and much
of the snow melted. There were no huge slush puddles to slog through
and no more icy sidewalks. And what was left on the ground was almost
totally washed away by a heavy rainstorm on Thursday.
To pick up
where I left off in the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE issue that went out
on Tuesday, Dennis went off Tuesday morning to purchase some souvenirs
for the folks back home. I completed most of the newsletter and met
him for lunch at CRACKER'S, just over the hill from the hotel. We
returned to the room and I completed and e-mailed the issue. Our plan
was to go shopping a bit more, but a heavy rainfall had developed,
so I worked more on the computer - updating my expense records, etc.,
while he watched some San Francisco TV.
At 6:30 pm
we headed to the bar in the YORK HOTEL lobby, where we were scheduled
to share a drink with Shaynee Rainbolt, whose show we had seen the
previous evening. She joined us and we shared tales and a bit of news
about cabaret, both in NYC and SF. Shaynee has decided to move to
NYC in 2004. The 8:00 pm show, with Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill,
was sold out so we moved to the cabaret room around 7:40 and took
our seats. PLUSH ROOM manager Deanna Gogol had thoughtfully reserved
a table for us once more - we sat in the same space all three nights
- and by this time she was aware of our drink choices and a water
soon arrived with our drinks. They do things quietly but in style
here.
A word about
THE PLUSH ROOM itself is in order. It is without a doubt the most
beautiful cabaret space I have ever visited. There are good sight
lines all around, there is a fairly large stage area, terrific lighting
and sound equipment, and comfortable seating, with both tables and
banquettes. Now, many other rooms can boast these attributes. But
it is the ceiling - stained glass, covering nearly the entire room
- that sets this place apart from the others, and makes it so special.
Before and after the show, it is lighted from above - positively awesome.
And it is the ceiling that will mean the room will close for renovation
in early 2004. You see, the hotel has recently been taken over by
new owners, and whenever that takes place in San Francisco, a thorough
inspection is made to be sure the building is up to the latest building
codes - this is earthquake country. It was determined that the ceiling
needed some reinforcement. But, happily, when completed, the room
will be completely restored to its current beauty - all the changes
will be invisible.
If the way
I was treated by the new management and the staff at the YORK HOTEL
is any indication, their love and dedication to THE PLUSH ROOM and
cabaret is total and unwavering. In fact, I was told that the new
owners want to increase the visibility of THE PLUSH ROOM as a focal
point for entertainment and nightlife in the San Francisco area. The
bar just off the lobby is now open several more hours each night,
and late night, live entertainment is now in place in THE PLUSH ROOM
several nights a week.
A word about
Wesla Whitfield and her new show - scheduled to run through January
11, 2004: If you are in the San Francisco area between now and January
11th, do not fail to see this show. The lady is incredible - such
songs, such vocals, such phrasing, such "gentle charisma!" And Mr.
Greensill's arrangements are "invisibly" incredible. What a great
way to end my visit! I was totally, completely and eternally captivated
by this show. Lyrics of songs I have heard dozens of times suddenly
were made clear. Tunes as old as myself were made new and exciting.
I am tempted to book another round-trip ticket to SF just to see this
show once more.
After the
show, the thrill and excitement (and late-nights and those many hills)
of the three days finally caught up with us. In fact Dennis made a
bee-line for our room as soon as the lights came up, while I stayed
in the lobby to make our good-byes to the many friends we met and
made who were at the show. When I got to the room he was already fast
asleep. Good idea, since the van to the airport would be arriving
at 6:15 the next morning, and it was already midnight. As it was,
we were both awake at 5:00 am.
The ride
to the airport was quick, giving us nearly two hours to fill before
flight time. But it gave us both a time to reflect, share and compare
impressions of our visit. We both decided that we would return to
this great town, to our new-found and old-found friends here, and
the friendship, kindness and refreshing helpfulness of the people
of San Francisco.
Our flight
home was quick as well - we arrived nearly an hour early at JFK. In
fact, it took 4 hours and 38 minutes to reach NYC - and it took me
exactly 4 hours to get from the airport to home: a bus to Manhattan
in rush hour traffic, plus two subways and a bus (including a brief
stop at McDonalds for dinner).
Its great
to be back - and I am so very happy I made the trip. A big thank you
to my former employers, the folks at CABARET.ORG, Doug Simao and Kate
Peters, for their very special donation received just before I left
to San Francisco. The trip was expensive, but their gift allowed my
to relax, have a good time, and even afford to treat a few good friends
to late-night burgers and chilli fries at MEL'S DINER without feeling
guilty!
SOME THOUGHTS TO SHARE
We are quickly
approaching the "Cabaret Award Season" - that time when publications,
critics, reviewers and others list their favorite cabaret shows of
the year. David Hurst of SHOW BUSINESS WEEKLY has already published
his list - with the year not even ended. Here in NYC there are three
award shows. On the 12th of January the Siegels produce their Nightlife
Awards show, encompassing Jazz and Comedy as well as cabaret. I'm
not sure if there will be any BACK STAGE Bistro Awards show this year,
but applications are already being accepted for the MAC Awards with
their gala to be presented in April.
Here at CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE I have opted to list my 20 or so favorite shows seen
in the year. It is impossible for me to see every show presented (see
last week's article listing 17 cabaret-producing venues here in NYC
alone), so I can't claim that my list includes the very best of cabaret.
And in fact, there is no way to check wether any awards presented
by any entity really includes all the very best shows.
For example,
the BACK STAGE Bistro award has a rule that prevents any single performer
from receiving an award in a category where that person has already
received one in a previous year. This means that, even if you presented
a fantastic show - the best of your career - you may be ineligible
of you already received a Bistro award. Plus, the awardees are chosen
by just the two BACK STAGE reviewers, who obviously have not seen
every cabaret show in 2003.
The NIGHTLIFE
awards attempt to avoid the shortcomings of the BACK STAGE setup (the
Siegels were formerly reviewers for BACK STAGE) by including a larger
number of judges - 20 or so - to make their choices. Unfortunately,
these 20 are asked to cover jazz and comedy performances as well as
cabaret, covering perhaps 70 to 100 or more venues, if you tally up
all the nightspots offering live performances. Only a portion of these
judges cover cabaret, and only a few of these cover the wide breadth
of cabaret offerings in NYC, concentrating mainly on performers in
the very posh, high-priced cabaret venues.
The MAC Awards
take a different approach. Anyone meeting the eligibility rules may
nominate themselves for an award in about 20 categories. These preliminary
nominees are presented to the MAC membership (currently around 900)
and the top 3 or 4 chosen as a result of that first ballot, are re-presented
to the membership for a final vote. Now it would be wonderful if all
900 members attended every cabaret show presented in a given year
- performers might actually be able to make money on their shows -
even at the MAC discounted cover charges. But if you ask around, or
look around (as I do) you will soon discover only a small percentage
of MAC members attend more than one show a month - if that. And I
have been told by those in the know that less than one-third of the
members actually take the time to vote. Most voting is based on a
personal relationship with the nominee, word of mouth, or on the basis
of a review read (probably in that order).
Personally,
I feel that the cabaret award system, whatever the method, does as
much harm to cabaret here in NYC as it does good. It creates a spirit
of competition that should lead to better cabaret, and sometimes does.
But it also many times goes against the spirit of cabaret - many shows
seem to be created to win an award rather than entertain. Vocalists
often chose their song list to enable themselves to compete in the
R&B or jazz categories, where competition is less, rather than songs
better suited to their personal style and vocal talent. Some performers
attend shows to scope out the competition, rather than support a fellow
artist.
In fact,
when I visit cities around the country, I find that the lack of award
systems seems to create a spirit of camaraderie rather than animosity.
Performers are less likely to produce "formula" shows designed to
please the critics and judges, and audience members seem to enjoy
each show on the basis of its own merits, rather than if it was better
or worse than someone else's show.
The value
of an award? Well, it makes for a great line on your press release
and on your promotional fliers and cards. It helps you get those out-of-town
bookings, where a venue manager might not be familiar with your actual
work. But always remember that, in truth, a cabaret award should be
the result of your ability to create and produce a show that is both
entertaining and reflective of yourself, your talents, your personality.
It should never be the reason for producing your show.
Never won
an award? Well, just mull over the fact that a MAC Award was recently
spotted on a table at the Broadway Cares Flea Market on Shubert Alley.
I hear is was purchased for 50 cents.
Next MID-WEEK
issue we'll discuss reviewers and reviews.
Now on with
the news:
ITEMS OF NOTE
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW"
TAKES PART IN "RADIOTHON"
On this coming
Sunday, December 14th, 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 takes part in a
WBAI "Radiothon." Tune in for an entire weekend of LIVE on-air, in-studio
performances. Call 212-209-2950 during the weekend and pledge your
support. Help keep WBAI and EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN on the air
and on the internet. 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/.
"TIMELESS DIVAS" PRODUCERS
SEND THEIR THANKS!
ShaRell Productions
(Sandi Durell & Shari Upbin) and "Timeless Divas" want to wish all
our supporters and audience members a Happy Holiday season. We look
forward to seeing all of you in 2004 when we return with our new Diva
evenings. Call our Hotline for Updates: (212) 615-6966
To recap,
we are thrilled to have presented the following shows to sold-out
audiences : December 8, 2002 - Hosted by Tovah Feldshuh (charity:
Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative of the Actor's Fund); March
2, 2003 - Hosted by Kathie Lee Gifford (charity: Dress For Success);
April 6, 2003 - Hosted by Phyllis Newman (charity: Phyllis' Women's
Health Initiative); May 18, 2003 - Hosted by Karen Mason (charity:
Gods Love We Deliver); September 14, 2003 - Hosted by Tony Randall
& Ben Vereen (charity: BC/EFA); October 26, 2003 - Hosted by Leslie
Uggams (charity: The United Negro College Fund); December 7, 2003
- Hosted by Karen Akers & Marin Mazzie with Guest Host Jim Caruso
(charity: Variety-The Children's Charity).
With your
support we raised funds for each of these worthy charities and thank
you for helping us do what we do.
Sandi & Shari
http://www.durellproductions.com/sharell
"LISTEN TO MY HEART" LIVE
CAST RECORDING AVAILABLE
The off-Broadway
show "Listen To My Heart Æ The Songs of David Friedman" closed on
Sunday, December 7th, but the live, original cast 2-CD set of the
show is now available. You can order it through the website at http://www.MIDDER.com/.
You might also want to check out the CDs of Nancy LaMott available
there as well. Perfect gifts for holiday giving!
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. Send in your listing
- but please include complete information and do not simply send me
a copy of your flier or show card. On Saturday I will be sending out
a special issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE listing Holiday-themed cabaret
show and benefits, gleaned from the articles on my website. I want
to include your event - please send me that release.
NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW? LET
ME KNOW ABOUT IT!
I will also
soon set up a special section to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website
(http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
listing NEW YEAR'S EVE cabaret shows and events around the country,
and will include these show listings in a special issue of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE around December 20th. Send in your listing - but please
include complete information and do not simply send me a copy of your
flier or show card.
SPECIAL CABARET BENEFITS
& EVENTS OF NOTE
RUBY RIMS' TEDDYCARE FINAL
SHOW THIS SUNDAY AT 7:00 PM
Ruby Rims
& Friends at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West
42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) has just one performance left, on
Sunday, December 14th at 7:00 pm. These "TeddyCare" shows benefit
the Rodney Kirk Center, the Manhattan Plaza AIDS Project. Each show
featured 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.
This show
is officially sold out, but get your name on that waiting list - there
are always a few people that make reservations far in advance and
then change their plans without cancelling - or arrive late and lose
their seats to those who show up on time without reservations. Remember,
your reservation is only valid until scheduled showtime.
SAN FRANCISCO TEDDYCARE
FINAL SHOW THIS SUNDAY AT 7:00 PM
Bruce E.
Phillips is once again presenting the San Francisco version of TEDDYCARE
2003, with just one performance left, on Sunday, December 14th at
7:00 pm at THE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San
Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.plushroom.com/).
Admission is $15 plus a Teddy Bear (new).
This Sunday,
the 14th, at 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.
HELP THE HOMELESS AT BABY
JANE DEXTER BENEFIT SHOWS
For the month
of December, Baby Jane returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher
Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
for the 10th consecutive month with three remaining performances of
her show ANOTHER SPRING (THEN & NOW) 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." Ms. Dexter
is joined by her musical director Ross Patterson. There is a $15 music
charge and a 2-drink minimum. 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. The
first December show, on the 6th, will be dedicated to the memory of
the late Darrell Henline, founder of CABARET SCENES magazine.
JULIE REYBURN'S ANNUAL
BENEFIT HOLIDAY SHOW AT MAMA ROSE'S
For the 3rd
year in a row, Julie Reyburn is presenting 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 shows showcase favorite classical and
contemporary holiday selections. The remaining show is on Monday,
December 22nd at 8:30 pm. There is a $15 cover and 2-drink minimum.
Special guests will be performing in each show. 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.
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. 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.
ST. CLEMENT'S BENEFIT
DECEMBER 21st
A Holiday
Benefit called "Christmas Carolyn," hosted by Carolyn Montgomery and
benefitting the cabaret-friendly ST. CLEMENTS CHURCH's Community Outreach
Programs (After School Program, Food Pantry and Free Veterinary Clinic)
will happen at ST. CLEMENTS THEATER (423 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-246-7277
Ext. 29) on Sunday, December 21st at 8:00 PM. Already scheduled to
perform are Baby Jane Dexter, Klea Blackhurst, Natalie Douglas, Julie
Reyburn, Steven Lutvak, Jay Rogers, Sydney Myer, Mark Coffin and Lennie
Watts. There will be a reception following the show. Tickets cost
$25.00, and include a champagne reception immediately following the
show. Tickets are limited, and reservations are required.
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.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
FOR MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The following
shows are currently offering members special prices and discounts.
If your show is offering a discount to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members
and is not listed here, please let me know at once, so that you can
be included on the MEMBER DEALS page on the website and listed weekly
in the newsletter.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
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 a newly added show on Sunday, December 28th at 8:00
pm. The show titled "Diva's I've Done" celebrates the women that have
touched this show queen's life. The show is directed by hot newcomer
Michael Duling and features the musical direction of cabaret favorite
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.
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. Remaining
show dates & times are Sundays, December 14th & 21st at 8:00 pm and
Mondays, December 15th & 22nd at 6:30 pm. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink
minimum - $10 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members EXCEPT for
Sunday, December 21st performance.
Page Sampson's
acclaimed show "Braving the Elements" returns for two more performances
with shows on 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, with one show left on Friday, December 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. One remaining
performances will be held on Sunday, December 14th at 5:30 pm. There
is a $10 music charge and 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE members.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
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.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/)
2-time Back
Stage BISTRO Award winning and 9-time MAC Award nominated singer/songwriter
Tim Di Pasqua returns with a set of original pop tunes. The one remaining
performances is Fridays, December 12th at 7:00 pm. There is a $15
cover, 2-drink minimum. ($7.50 cover for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.)
Joanna Parson
& Lance Werth bring their critically acclaimed - and very funny -
show REDDY OR NOT! to THE DUPLEX for one more performance, on Thursday,
December 18th at 7:00 pm. The show is directed by Joseph P. McDonnell
(Urinetown - Fringe Festival 2000; Maybe, Baby, It's You - Miranda
& Here; Living Doll - The Duplex) with musical direction by Barbara
Anselmi (My Favorite Year, The New Yorkers, Roar of the Greasepaint).
Tickets are $12 with a 2-drink minimum. 1/2 Cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
A House United
Productions presents Dick Gallagher and the cast of "Somewhere, Through
A Clearing... a song cycle" in GOING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS on Saturday,
December 13th at 4:30 pm. The cast invites you to this Holiday Party
as a fundraiser for their February 2004 production.æ Performers include
Billy Eichner, Mary Mossberg, Marilyn OÍConnell, Parker Scott, Daniel
Spiotta, Scott Tucker, Dathan B. Williams and Kimberly Vaughn. The
music director for the evening is the brilliant Dick Gallagher.æCover
charge is $15 ($10 for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE) a 2-drink
minimum.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
Matt Leahy
and "The BackSeat Boyz" return by popular demand for a special holiday
edition of "FAMILY AFFAIR - A Celebration," on Sunday, December 14th
@ 4:00 p.m. MAC nominee and two-time Cabaret Hotline Award winner
Matt Leahy will be serving up plenty of holiday cheer with Jay Bradley
and the Boyz for this FINAL PERFORMANCE of "Family Affair." As an
added bonus, special dance material celebrating the movie "White Christmas"
and the music of Rosemary Clooney has been staged by Ms. Evelyn Nunlee
of the JRD. Cover charge is $15.00 with a $5 discount for MAC and
Cabaret Hotline Members.
Carol Savvas
presents her show "The Windmills of Your Mind" 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).
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.
After and
exciting and acclaimed run in November, Miles Phillips' new show THE
UNREST INSIDE ME has been extended with additional dates 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.
Jenna Robinson
presents her new show "Neshamah," an eclectic fusion of music and
styles featuring songs by Irving Berlin, Rick Jensen, The Beatles,
Johnny Mercer, Amanda McBroom, and many more. Final show is on Monday,
December 22nd at 6:00 pm. Musical director is Tracy Stark, with Ritt
Henn/Skip Ward on bass. Lina Koutrakos directs. $15 cover ($10 for
Cabaret Hotline Members), 2-drink minimum.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
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 one remaining date on December
14th at 8:00 pm. Ms. 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.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
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.
See the article on the BREAKING NEWS page on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
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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Information
about other shows around the country and around the world can be found
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Include photos in jpg or gif format if available. Please send me complete
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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.
IT'S TIME TO GO
It has been
an exciting week thus far - and there are still a few days left. Last
night I was at MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558
- http://www.mamaroses.net/)
for their First Annual Staff Holiday Party, a benefit for the LETTERS
TO SANTA drive, featuring the folks who serve and bartend at the club.
Not only a great show for a great cause, but also a great way for
me to see and hear several new performers. Tonight I am back to MAMA
ROSE'S at 7:00 pm to catch Carol Savvas' show at 7:00 pm. Saturday
night I will take a night off, in preparation for a very, very busy
Sunday.
Sunday at
2:00 pm I am at REGENTS (317 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-593-3091
- http://www.RegentsClub.com)
for brunch and the Annual Holiday Toons show, with Mary Foster Conklin,
Phyllis Pastore and John McMahon. At 5:30 pm I plan to catch Marilyn
Bettinger's show at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/).
Then at 7:00 pm its the fabulous Joni Rapp at DILLON'S (245 West 54th
Street, NYC - 212-307-9797) and then I rush over to ST. CLEMENTS THEATER
(423 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-246-7277 Ext. 29) for the last half
of Carolyn Montgomery's show/CD release party that starts at 8:00
pm. If I have the strength - and the time - I hope to get downtown
to MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
at 9:30 pm for Stephano & Band. Paramedics will be standing by at
the last two locations. Note to Stephano: please don't hold the show
for me - if Carolyn has those cheese puffs at her CD release party
I will not be headed south for your show - or any show!
Now for a
nap and then back to my cabaret-filled life.
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. 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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