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CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE #031207 - Monday, December 22, 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. There will be no MID-WEEK issue this week,
so items usually found there will be included in this issue.
Things are
sort of slowing down as Christmas approaches. Thanks to all who have
been sending me the Holiday cards - I have been trying to figure out
how to share them with you all this year. Later today I will be adding
a few more holiday decorations to the website, and if I can get my
webcam working properly I will set up a small display of the cards
for you all to see.
I thoroughly
enjoyed the vocal group Boulevard East's (Beth Covell, Christopher
Howatt & Dana Merritt) Holiday show at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street,
NYC - 212-307-9797) last Thursday night, made especially enjoyable
by the new sound system there. New lighting is being set up as well,
since "Boobs, the Musical" has opened there for an extended run. On
Friday, I was downtown for Anthony Santelmo's Holiday show, with Nan
Butcher at the piano, and Valarie diLorenzo, Margaret Kelly & Julie
Reyburn singing backup. Mr. Santelmo is an ultimate entertainer.
After the
show we headed uptown to REGENTS (317 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-593-3091
- http://www.RegentsClub.com)
for dinner and a bit of piano bar before heading home. Manager Kelly
Briggs has wine-tasting parties here once a month and before we left
he shared with us some fantastic white wine from Argentina he had
discovered - delicious! The food was great too - and the desserts
(especially the peach tart and the cheese cake) were heavenly. The
nice thing about making this a "last stop" before heading home is
that it is just a few blocks from the start of a bus line that takes
me a few yards from my front door!
Saturday
I took the night off, but Sunday I went into Manhattan to catch Lynne
Jackson and Mike Palter's CD release show at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM
(342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/).
Lynne & Mike last did a show in NYC over 12 years ago, so this was
a special treat. I have made attempts to see this delightful duo several
times in New England, but always was thwarted by transportation problems
(as you know, I don't own a car - or a driver's license, for that
matter). Unfortunately, I could not stay for the full 90 minute show,
since it started nearly a half-hour late, and I had another appointment
at 4:00 pm to do some shopping with a friend, so I had to slip out
early.
Sunday night
I was downtown once more at 9:30 pm to see Australian Ross James at
MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/).
It was refreshing to see a young Australian singer who looked well
fed for a change! Mr. James has wonderful vocals, and his show included
some new songs, as well as new looks at some cabaret standards. Unfortunately,
he was appearing for one night only - hopefully he will be able to
make a return soon so that more cabaret lovers will have a chance
to hear him.
CABARET IN MY POCKET
Meantime,
I have uploaded more CDs to my cute little iPod - it goes with me
wherever I go, and I am hearing those cabaret CDs without interruption
as I make my travels from home to Manhattan, between shows, and while
shopping. What an amazing way to listen to music! Of the CDs heard,
here are some of my favorites so far (alphabetical by song title):
Nathan Martin's
ANYWHERE WITH YOU - delightful fun, cleverly done!
The Kitchenette's DINING AT THE BANQUET - a feast of delicious vocals!
Marieann Meringolo's IMAGINE - you simply must hear the heavenly vocals!
Jane Schecter's IN TIMES LIKE THESE - amazing voice, and great song
choices!
Linda Kosut's LIFE IS BUT A DREAM - the lady is incredible, the CD
a gem!
Joanne Tatham's MAKING LIGHT - one of the finest CDs in my collection!
Pam Tate's SOMETHING WONDERFUL - the title describes this CD to a
"t"!
Maria Gentile's THAT ... WHICH IS REAL - a treasure trove of original
songs!
Barb Jungr's WATERLOO SUNSET - best female vocal CD currently on the
iPod!
Tom Andersen's WHO KNOWS? - best male vocal CD currently on the iPod!
I hope to
write a longer item on each on the website soon, but if you are CD
shopping for the holidays, the above list is a good start. More in
the next issue.
CABARET ITEMS OF NOTE
WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT ST.
PETER'S SERIES
The next
performance of the Wednesday Jazz Series at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING
ROOM (Lexington Avenue @ 54th Street, NYC) will be on Wednesday, January
7th with Derek Smith, piano. Shows at 1:00 pm - $5 cover. These are
1-hour shows, and tables are available if you want to bring your lunch.
NO BROADWAY CHATTERBOX
UNTIL JANUARY 8th
Seth Rudetsky's
BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC
- 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) has been preempted by holidays for the next two Thursdays, so the
next Broadway Chatterbox will be on January 8th. If you have an interest
in musical theater, you should be attending these interview shows
every Thursday at 6:00 pm. Cost is a $10 donation and 2-drink minimum.
Best of all, all proceeds go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS
(http://www.bcefa.org/
)! For details, visit http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox.com/.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW"
CELEBRATES THE NEW YEAR
On this coming
Sunday, December 28th, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over
WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram,
heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm (ET) host David Kenney will look to 2004.
It is too early in the week to get a list of program highlights, so
check the website later this week. 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. Guests this
week are Ann Hampton Callaway and Peter Nero. Also, David Guidice
from "Our Sinatra!" The show is also simulcast on the web around the
world on http://www.wvof.org/.
JULIE REYBURN PRESENTS
ANNUAL HOLIDAY BENEFIT SHOW
For the 3rd
year in a row, Julie Reyburn is presenting one more evening 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. Tonight, Monday, December 22nd
guests include Phil Bond, Mychelle Colleary, Boulevard East, Jonathan
Frank, David Gurland, Michael Holland & Karen Mack and Kevin Merritt.
Show is at 8:30 pm. There is a $15 cover and 2-drink minimum.
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.
Send in your listing - but please include complete information and
do not simply send me a copy of your flier or show card.
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.
CLARK WARREN AT DANNY'S
Clark Warren
returns to DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-8133
- http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
on Thursday, January 15th at 7:00 pm in "PERCHANCE TO THEME ENCORE,"
a sequel to his July, 2003 engagement "PERCHANCE TO THEME." It's ONE
NIGHT ONLY and Clark's seventh return engagement. Musical director
is Frank Underwood, with Jennifer Vincent on cello/bass.
"TIMELESS DIVAS" TO CONTINUE
IN 2004
ShaRell Productions
(Sandi Durell & Shari Upbin) wishes all their supporters and audience
members a Happy Holiday season. With your support, Sandi and Sheri
raised funds for six worthy charities. "Timeless Divas" continues
in 2004. Call the Hotline for Updates: 212-615-6966 or check out http://www.durellproductions.com/sharell
for information on future events.
TOM GROUNDS CD AVAILABLE
FOR HOLIDAY GIVING
If you missed
Tom Grounds (www.tomgrounds.com <http://www.tomgrounds.com>
) while he made his New York Cabaret Debut in November - fear not!
- his critically acclaimed show "Something That I Wanted You To Know"
is available on CD! In this inventive CD, vocalist Tom Grounds reflects
upon past relationships and decisions. Overflowing with humor, poignant
moments and wonderful songs, Grounds shares his experiences of making
sense out of adolescence, falling in (and out of) love, and unpacking
ancient baggage. "Tom Grounds: Something That I Wanted You To Know"
is available at http://www.CDBaby.com/ , http://www.tower.com,
http://www.amazon.com
and http://www.footlight.com
MIKE PALTER & LYNNE JACKSON
IN RARE NYC APPEARANCE
Lynne Jackson
& Mike Palter bring their new, hilarious show, "Girls, Moms & Me"
to THE JAZZ BAKERY (3233 Helms Avenue, Culver City, CA - 310-271-9039
- http://www.jazzbakery.com/)
on Sunday, February 22nd at 2:00 pm. "Girls, Moms & Me" celebrates
women, men, in-laws ... and why they all deserve each other. The show
will be presented in two, forty five minute segments, with a fifteen
minute intermission. Call the club for cover charge and minimum information.
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.
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 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.
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/).
Baby Jane returns for just one more show on Saturday, December 27th
at 9:00 pm. 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.
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/.
REBECCA SPENCER CD AT
MAMA ROSE'S
Rebecca Spencer
will celebrate the release of, and critical acclaim for, her debut
solo recording, "Wide Awake and Dreaming," on January 9th and 10th,
with both shows at 7:00 pm. Accompanied by Philip Fortenberry, the
evening features an intimate concert performance of the entire CD
recording. The cover charge is $15.00 ($12.00 for MAC and CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE members). There is a 2-drink minimum. 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.
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.
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/).
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/.
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 continues 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
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/)
- Michael Feinstein is here through December 27th with "The Great
American Holiday Songbook." 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 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."
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.
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. $15, $10 food/drink
minimum.
Joyce Breach
is here on Friday & Saturday, December 26th & 27th at 9:30 pm. $20,
$10 food/drink minimum.
Barbara Brussell's
acclaimed show has been extended, with one additional remaining date
on Saturday, December 27th at 11:00 pm. $20, $15 food/drink minimum.
AT DILLON'S (245 West
54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797)
The Tommy
Koenig Show, a comedy/variety revue continues on Saturday, December
27th at 10:00 pm. $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. $15, 2-drink minimum.
D. Jay Bradley's
10th Annual Christmas Show continues with just 1 remaining performance
on Monday, December 22nd at 6:30 pm. $15, 2-drink minimum ($10 cover
for MAC and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members).
Ron Poole's
award-winning Poole Party continues on Saturdays at 8:30 pm. $10,
2-drink minimum.
Singer/Songwriter
Michael Conley makes his solo debut in "HELLO, BOYS!", with remaining
shows on Friday, December 26th at 10:30 pm, and Saturday, December
27th at 7:00 pm. $10, 2-drink minimum.
Eve Ladas
returns with her new show "This Moment" on Friday, December 26th at
8:00 pm, Sunday, December 28th at 5:30 pm, and Tuesday, December 30th
at 9:00 pm. $10, 2-drink minimum ($5 cover for MAC & CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE members).
AT THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
Baby Jane
Dexter ends her 10 month run of her show ANOTHER SPRING (THEN & NOW)
on Saturday, December 27th at 9:00 pm, designated as a benefit for
The Bowery Residents' Committee (http://www.www.bowrescom.org/).
Cover is $15 (to be donated to the group) or 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.
Natalie Douglas
is bringing in the New Year for the second year in a row at the Duplex,
joined by Musical Director Mark Hartman and jazz saxophone stylist
Tony LaVorgna on December 31st at 10:30 pm to midnight. $45 (which
includes a champagne toast) plus 2-drink minimum. Tickets are also
available at http://www.smarttix.com
or by calling 212-868-4444.
AT KING KONG ROOM at the
Supper Club (240 West 47th Street, NYC - 1-212-921-1940 - http://www.KingKongRoom.com/)
Broadway's
Michael Gruber (Swing!, Miss Saigon) and composer/conductor Steve
Marzullo (Mamma Mia!, Tell Me On A Sunday) join forces on Monday,
December 22nd at 7:00 pm, to present an evening of jazzy holiday standards
they have arranged for some of BroadwayÍs best-loved singers. There
is a $15 cover and $15 food/drink minimum.
AT MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second
Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
Julie Reyburn
is presenting one more evening of holiday cheer featuring special
guests from the cabaret and theatre world to benefit BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY
FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/)
on Monday, December 22nd at 8:30 pm. $15, 2-drink minimum.
Christine
Pedi sings "Wonderful Songs" in an evening of Comden & Green, Monday
through Wednesday, December 29th through 31st at 7:00 pm. $15, 2-drink
minimum.
Jenna Robinson
presents her new show "Neshamah," with a final show on Monday, December
22nd at 6:00 pm. Musical director is Tracy Stark, with Ritt Henn/Skip
Ward on bass. Lina Koutrakos directs. $15 ($10 for CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE Members), 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/)
- Monday, December 29th, Bob Egan's CABARET SHOWCASE NIGHTS presents
AJ Swearingen & Jonathan Beedle, Carole Silvoy, Jen McGee (Odette's
singing waitress) and more to be announced. 7:00 pm. Call the club
for charges & minimums.
MORGANS CABARET
at THE PRINCE MUSIC THEATER (1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- 215-569-9700 - http://www.princemusictheater.org/)
- Christine Andreas is here with 4-piece band on Saturday, December
27th at 8:00 pm, Sunday, the 28th at 3:00 pm, and Wednesday, December
31st at 7:00 & 10:00 pm. Cover charges vary - call or check website
for details. Tom Wopat appears next in "The Still of the Night" at
the Cabaret, February 4th through 15th, 2004
CABARET IN WASHINGTON
D.C. AREA
SIGNATURE
THEATRE (3806 Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA - 703-820-9771 -
http://www.sig-online.org/)
- Next show in the Signature's Cabaret Series is on January 2nd &
3rd with Donna Migilaccio in "SHE'S BACK." Its an evening of raucous
songs and outrageous stories from her year on tour. Shows are Fridays
at 8:00 pm & Saturdays at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. Call the club for information
on cover & minimum charges.
CABARET IN UPSTATE NEW
YORK
DOWNSTAIRS
CABARET THEATRE (20 Windsor Street, Rochester, NY - 585-325-4370 -
http://www.downstairscabaret.com/)
- "Reddy or Not," a musical comedy tribute to Helen Reddy, starring
Joanna Parson and Lance Werth and directed by Joseph P. McDonnell
opens here on December 31st at 8:00 and 10:30 pm. Additional performances
are set for January 1st through 4th and 9th through 11th. See the
website for showtimes and cover charges.
NEW ENGLAND AREA
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 on Saturday, January 17th 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/)
- Thursday through Sunday, through December 28th, Libby's Christmas
Show with special guest Connie Sue Day - 8:30 pm. No show on the 25th.
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. Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 pm, "Natasha Ramer: 20
Years In America," an original cabaret based on the Russian diva's
life. Directed by Chris Wecklein with musical direction by Harry Mayronne.
Sunday, Hollywood Heaven, an original cabaret show starring Ricky
Graham and Bianca Del Rio (aka Roy Haylock) as famous Hollywood divas
who have died and gone to that big curtain call in the sky. . . and
still compete for the spotlight! Call for cover charges & minimums.
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) - Call the
club for events, showtimes and charges.
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) - Call the club for events, showtimes
and charges.
FEINSTEIN'S
at the CINEGRILL at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood
Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-7000 - http://www.hollywoodroosevelt.com/)
- Call the club for events, showtimes and charges.
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
KELLY'S OF
ALAMEDA (1313 Park Street, Alameda, CA - 510-769-1011 - http://www.kellysofalameda.com/)
- An Evening of Holiday Cabaret with Shawn Ryan and Friends is here
on Monday, December 22nd featuring Kelly Park on piano and Andrew
Higgins on bass with special guest stars The Kitchenettes (Lua Hadar
and Linda Kosut), Shaynee Rainbolt, and Corrie Borris. No cover charge.
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://www.npc.org.au/cabaret.htm)
- Bobby Cash, India's only country music artist performs traditional
country and western music and Hindi songs in the country and western
style, Saturdays February 7th & 14th. 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/)
- "A Night Of Song" with Katie Seidler and Lisa Schouw, January 2nd
& 4th. 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/)
- Cabaret favorite Steve Ross is here for three long weekends, starting
on January 29th. Call the club for information for showtimes and charges.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
MEMBERSHIP
Nearly 375
of the nearly 2,500 subscribers to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE have joined
as members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE this year. I have tried to make
the membership as inexpensive as possible, with more benefits than
ever - including discounts on selected cabaret shows. If you find
these messages and the information and news on the website of value,
then I hope you will consider becoming a member today. I depend on
your membership donations and the banner ads to make this service
possible. You can join for just $20 (SILVER LEVEL), or get special
discounts and additional benefits with a $75 (GOLD) donation (20%
discount on banners, etc.), or become a sponsoring member at higher
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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 is called "CHRISTMAS PRESENCE" and features
Rachel Hanser, Karen Mack, Lisa Yaeger & Jeff Manwaring. The show
is directed by Lina Koutrakos. Final show is Monday, December 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.
Eve Ladas
returns with her new show "This Moment" on Sunday, December 21st at
2:45 pm, Friday, December 26th at 8:00 pm, Sunday, December 28th at
5:30 pm, and Tuesday, December 30th at 9:00 pm. $10, 2-drink minimum
($5 cover for MAC & CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members).
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/)
After and
exciting and acclaimed run in November, Miles Phillips' new show THE
UNREST INSIDE ME has been extended with one additional date on 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.
Rebecca Spencer
will celebrate the release of, and critical acclaim for, her debut
solo recording, "Wide Awake and Dreaming," on January 9th and 10th,
with both shows at 7:00 pm. Accompanied by Philip Fortenberry, the
evening features an intimate concert performance of the entire CD
recording. The cover charge is $15.00 ($12.00 for MAC and CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE members). There is a 2-drink minimum.
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.
COMING SOON - SPECIAL
MEMBERSHIP DEALS & BENEFITS
Watch for
a special announcement regarding CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE membership
in a few days. Current members will be receiving their new MEMBERSHIP
CARDS after the 25th - my assistant has been busy all day matching
every name on my Membership e-mail list with the names in my address
database to make sure we don't miss anyone. All current members should
note that the special "Members Only" offer sent out a few days ago
expires on the 24th of December. Please let me know if you want to
take advantage of this special offer.
IT'S TIME TO GO
Tonight I
am going to finally get to see D. Jay Bradley's Christmas show at
DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
at 6:30 pm - my San Francisco trip and a few other date conflicts
made it impossible to get to see my favorite annual show until tonight
- the last show of the series! I usually see this show three or four
times each year.
I am planning
a very quiet Christmas eve and day. Most of the cabaret clubs are
closed on the 25th, and some are even closed on the 24th to allow
their staff members to celebrate the holiday with family. I'll probably
be at REGENTS (317 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-593-3091 - http://www.RegentsClub.com/)
for Christmas Day dinner - if it is anything like the Thanksgiving
feast I had there, it should be a real Christmas treat. I hope that
Kelly has some of that great white wine left.
I want to
take this opportunity to wish everyone a blessed holiday season. Thanks
once more to all the folks who sent in their membership donations
these past weeks. We are now listing nearly 375 members, as we make
our way the way towards our goal of 400 members for 2003-2004.
Our next
regular issue will be on Monday, December 29th, and hopefully will
include all the New Year's Eve cabaret events around the world.
And that
is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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