LATE-NIGHT
CABARET EVENTS
DURING CABARET CONVENTION WEEK
Here is a
listing the events in NYC that folks attending the convention might
want to take in after the Town Hall shows each night. These listing
will be updated as any additional information comes in. Here is a
list of cabaret shows playing in NYC after 9:00 pm (after 5:00 pm
on Sunday) between October 21st and 27th.
THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM
(59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/)
is holding its annual CAVALCADE OF CABARET!, in conjunction with the
MABEL MERCER NY CABARET CONVENTION. I must warn you that most of these
shows are already sold out. Now, unlike other major clubs, the OAK
ROOM has no publicist, does not fax or mail out schedules, and pretty
much leaves it to the performers to let the press know about their
shows. This year's lineup of shows (with any extra information I could
find), is as follows:
Monday, October 21 - 9:30
show - Jeff Harnar, with musical director Alex Rybeck. (No other information
available) **** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Tuesday,
October 22 - 9:30 show - Bistro and MAC Award winning Broadway singer
Georga Osborne will make her OAK ROOM debut with a one-of-a-kind evening
of her "greatest hits." The cover charge is $40.00 (with a $20.00
minimum). **** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - There is a more complete story,
with photo, in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Wednesday, October 23
- 9:30 show - Mark Nadler (No other information available)
Thursday, October 24 -
9:30 show - Klea Blackhurst (No other information available)
Friday, October 25 - 9:30
show - Joyce Breach (No other information available)
Friday, October 25 - 11:30
show - Sandy Stewart & Bill Charlap (No other information available)
Saturday, October 26 -
9:30 & 11:30 shows - Wesla Whitfield with Mike Greensill. (No other
information available) **** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Sunday, October 27 - 7:30
show - Christine Andreas (No other information available) **** HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35
East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
features NYC Cabaret Icon Bobby Short, with shows Tuesday through
Saturday at 8:45 and 10:45 pm. There is a $75 cover, no minimum. ****
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (Loston Harris is in BEMELMAN'S BAR - just across
the hall - from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am, Tuesday through Saturday, with
a $15 cover.)
DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM
(342 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
Monday,
October 21 - 10:00 show - The return engagement of "MORGAN SILLS sings
THE ROGER EDENS SONGBOOK." Mr. Sills is accompanied by a trio led
by Musical Director Ed Goldschneider, conductor of the Broadway hit
Urinetown. There is a $15 cover charge and a $10 food/drink minimum.
**** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - There is a more complete story, with photo,
in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEwebsite
(http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Tuesday,
October 22 - 10:00 show - Sandy Parra with her new show "I'm Choosin'
Van Heusen: The Stage and Screen Gems of Jimmy Van Heusen," a tribute
to the multifaceted and immensely popular composer. She will be accompanied
by the accomplished musical director Larry Ham at the piano and veteran
jazz bassist Earl May. There is a $15 cover charge and $10 food/drink
minimum. - There is a more complete story, with photo, in the "Breaking
News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEwebsite (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Wednesday, October 23
- 9:15 show - Frans Bloem with his show "Aznavour In Bloem" with musical
director, Sterling Price-McKinney. $12 cover, $10 food/drink minimum.
Thursday, October 24 -
9:15 show - Milton Wright, singer. $12 cover, $10 food/drink minimum.
Friday,
October 25 - 9:30 show - Nancy Marano in "Bittersweet - Reflections
on Romance" with Michael Abene on piano. $20 cover, $10 food/drink
minimum.
Saturday, October 26 -
9:30 show - Wendy Kelly with an all-new show. $20 cover, $10 food/drink
minimum.
Saturday, October 26 -
11:15 pm - LA-based crooner Todd Murray in "When I Sing Low - Romance
in a different key." There is a $12 cover, $10 food/drink minimum.
Sunday, October 27 - 6:15
show - Blossom Dearie continues in her record-breaking run at DANNY'S.
$25 cover, $10 food/drink minimum - $54.50 dinner/show package.
Sunday, October 27 - 8:45
show - Nancy McGraw for one night only, with David Maiocco as musical
director and Sam McPherson on bass. The show is directed by Thommie
Walsh. There is a $15 cover charge and $10 food/drink minimum. ****
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - There is a more complete story, with photo, in
the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEwebsite (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
DON'T TELL MAMA (343
West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
(NO CREDIT CARDS)
Tuesday, October 22 -
9:30 show - Melissa Langton, winner of last year's "City of Sydney
Award" of the SYDNEY CABARET CONVENTION, has teamed up with Marianne
McCormack, winner of this year's competition. The "City of Sydney
Award" also brings with it a chance to sing at the NYC Convention,
and both gals will appear at TOWN HALL this year. Last year Melissa
took ill and could not perform, so she was invited to return this
year. Mark Jones appears as musical director for both performers.
There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum. **** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - There
is a more complete story, with photo, in the "Breaking News" section
of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEwebsite (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Wednesday,
October 23 - 10:00 show - Singer Marnie Baumer brings her long-awaited
show "Animato in G: A Tribute To Women in Animated Film." Musical
direction & arrangements are by Tedd Firth, with additional arrangements
by Christopher Denny, Ian Herman, Ross Patterson, Bobby Peaco and
Shelly Markham. The show is directed by Erv Raible. There will be
a $12.00 music charge and a 2-drink minimum. **** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- There is a more complete story, with photo, in the "Breaking News"
section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEwebsite (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Thursday,
October 24 - 10:00 show - Singer and comedian Michael McAssey celebrates
his 20th year in cabaret with his new show "... Down A Third" Musical
director is Christopher Denny. There will be a $15.00 Music charge
and a 2-drink minimum. **** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - There is a more complete
story, with photo, in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINEwebsite (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Sunday, October 27 - 5:30
show - Bistro and MAC Award winning Broadway singer Georga Osborne
will premiere her new cabaret show "Summer In The Attic (Some're Not)."
The show is directed by Lennie Watts with musical direction by Steven
Ray Watkins. There is a $20.00 cover charge and a 2-drink minimum.
**** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - There is a more complete story, with photo,
in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEwebsite
(http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Sunday, October 27 - 7:30
show - Cabaret crooner James Alexander with ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE
TO REMIND ME, a salute to the music of legendary composers Burt Bacharach
and Hal David. There is a $12 cover, 2-drink minimum. **** HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED - There is a more complete story, with photo, in the "Breaking
News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEwebsite (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
(NO CREDIT CARDS)
Tuesday,
October 22 - 9:00 show - An Evening with Joan Rivers - yes, that Joan
Rivers. Tickets for "An Evening with Joan Rivers" must be purchased
in person at the Duplex, 4:00 pm until 4:00 am. All seats are $25
(tax deductible contribution to charity). There is also a 2 drink
minimum per person in the cabaret room. The Duplex accepts CASH ONLY.
No credit cards are accepted. All proceeds from Ms. Rivers performances
are donated to Guide Dogs for the Blind and God's Love We Deliver.
Wednesday, October 23
- 9:00 show - Kenny Holcomb in "On My Way to You," a musical journey
from Nashville to New York. Musical director is Robby Stamper. There
is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum.
Thursday, October 24 -
9:00 show - Each week The Storefront (http://www.storefronttheatre.com)
presents shows designed with the intent of celebrating the music from
our some of our favorite shows from the resent past. In one-hour "highlights,"
the company will take audiences through musical bright 
spots
from the shows, as well as various "fun facts" about the original
productions. Also, look for a special guest or two to join the company
at each performance. This Thursday, the show is CHESS - there will
be two performances, at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. At all performances, there
will be a $12 cover, and a two-drink minimum. (There is also a performance
at 7:00 pm). **** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - There is a more complete story,
with photo, in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINEwebsite (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Friday, October 25 - 10:00
show - Pianist / vocalist and songwriter Ed Alstrom returns with his
critically acclaimed show Acid Cabaret. There will be a $10.00 music
charge and a 2-drink minimum. - There is a more complete story, with
photo, in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEwebsite
(http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
FEINSTEIN'S
at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/)
is presenting the debut engagement of Tony Award winning Broadway
actress and singer Betty Buckley through November 9th. Drawing on
her Texas roots and talent as a storyteller, Ms. Buckley's new show
is called "Deep in the Heart," an evening of classic Americana and
songs by contemporary songwriters. The show will play the following
schedule: Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 pm with a late show on
Friday and Saturday at 11:00 pm. Tuesday through Thursday 8:30 pm
shows, and Friday 11:00 pm shows - $45 cover and $30 minimum; Friday
8:30 pm shows and Saturday 8:30 pm and 11:00 pm shows - $60 cover
and $30 minimum. Jackets are suggested, but not required. - There
is a more complete story, with photo, in the "Breaking News" section
of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEwebsite (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
JUDY'S CHELSEA (169
Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-929-5410 - http://www.judyschelsea.com/).
Monday, October 21 - 10:00
pm - The Award-winning THE LOUNGE-O-LEERS, Ricky Ritzel and Aaron
Morishita perform sets until closing. No cover. **** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Wednesday, October 23
- 10:30 show - Chris Glenn in a show called "Everyone Is Naked" with
Kyle T. Kyoti on piano. (No other information available)
Thursday,
October 24 - 10:30 show - The irrepressible and irreplaceable Sharon
McNight is performing a new edition of her wild and ribald "Songs
to Offend Almost Everyone." She is joined by Ian Herman at the piano.
**** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - There is a more complete story, with photo,
in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEwebsite
(http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Friday,
October 25 - 10:30 show - MAC Award Nominee and CABARET HOTLINE Award
Winner Matt Leahy with the final performance of his acclaimed show
"Rules of the Road ... A Love Story." Musical direction is by Bistro
award winner Mark Hartman with Steven Ray Watkins and also features
Marco Brehm on bass. The show is directed by Bistro and MAC award
winner Lennie Watts. I have seen this show four times already - it
is one of the finest tributes to the male vocalists of the past I
have ever seen. There is a $12 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. ****
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - There is a more complete story, with photo, in
the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEwebsite (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Saturday, October 26 -
11:00 shows - Sharon McNight (see Thursday). **** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Sunday, October 27 - 5:30
show - Maureen Kelly Stewart, Tom Stewart and Dick Gallagher team
up in "What a Lovely Night" featuring music by Richard Rodgers. There
is a $12 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. **** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Sunday, October 27 - 8:30
show - The fabulous revue: "Places, Please!" featuring the songs of
Francesca Blumenthal performed by Marnie Baumer, Michael Marotta,
Jaymie Meyer & Diana Templeton. This show features a bunch of new
songs by Ms. Blumenthal. There is a $20 cover, $12 food/drink minimum.
**** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
THE
CLUB AT LA MAMA (74 A East 4th Street, NYC - 212-475-7710 - http://www.lamama.org/),
presents "Survival of the Fetus," a new autobiographical musical written
by and starring singer-songwriter Coby Koehl. It will be performed
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, October 24th, 25th & 26th at 10:00 pm,
with an additional show on Sunday, the 27th at 5:30 pm. Musical Director
is Jonah Spidel, with arrangements by Jonah Spidel and Erik Reyes
and additional arrangements by Ken Kincaid. Director/Choreographer
is Vic DiMonda. In addition to Coby Koehl and Meredith Cullen, the
show features, in various roles, two gossipy backup singers, Cherie
Hannouche and Natalie Joy Johnson, as well as a number of male characters
portrayed by Matthew R. Wilson and Erik Reyes. Mr. Cole has one of
the most beautiful voices in all of cabaret - and beyond. Tickets
are $15. - There is a more complete story, with photo, in the "Breaking
News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEwebsite (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
LA
RIVISTA RESTAURANT (313 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-245-1707)
presents a new opera series on Sunday nights called "The Best of Italy:
Music, and Food." It features Frank Basile's bass, Larry Woodard's
tenor, and Kathleen Downey's soprano. This is Ms. Downey's cabaret
debut, we believe, but she does look very familiar.
Mr. Woodard also accompanies
the vocalists on the grand piano. There is a $65 prix fixe dinner
& show package for $65 (not including taxes or gratuities). - There
is a more complete story, with photos, in the "Breaking News" section
of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEwebsite (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
We will add any more items
that come to my attention to these listing in the copy that gets posted
on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINEwebsite (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
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