2007 NEW YORK CABARET CONVENTION ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE
The 2007 NY MABEL MERCER CABARET CONVENTIONS returns to the FREDERICK
P. ROSE HALL (Columbus Circle, Broadway at 60th Street, NYC - CenterCharge:
212-721-6500 -
http://www.jazzatlincolncenter.org/
) for four nights, Monday through Thursday, November 5th through 8th.
Tickets are now on sale and available at the box office or CenterCharge.
At
the Gala Opening on Monday November 5th, launching the 18th Anniversary
Cabaret Convention in classic performances of classic songs will
be Barbara Brussell, Judy Butterfield, Barbara Carroll, Tony DeSare,
Jeff Harnar, Maude Maggart, Andrea Marcovicci, Steve Ross Catherine
Russell, Jennifer Sheehan and Paula West. The opening night will
also feature the presentation of The Mabel Award to Andrea Marcovicci
in grateful acknowledgment of the elegance, intelligence, communicative
power, and musical magic she ceaselessly shares with the world-wide
cabaret community.
Tuesday, November 6th, will present The Art of The
Performance, a most special gathering of talent with a finale Act
Two that celebrates the season's most remarkable return to New York.
Act One: Christine Ebersole, Greta, Pamela Luss, Steve Kirwan and
Billy Stritch. Act Two: "The Art of The Performance" featuring The
Marvelous Marilyn Maye. Presentation of The Bart Howard Encouragement
Award will be made to Billy Stritch in happy recognition of his
outstanding musical taste and gifts as composer, arranger, singer,
musician, and exemplary cabaret entertainer.
Wednesday, November 7th is named "Centennial Celebration!"
honoring the 100th birthday anniversaries of an unforgettable roster
of composers, lyricists, and performers, Featured in the show are
Eric Comstock, Cynthia Crane, Barbara Fasano, Terese Genecco, Valerie
Lemon, Phillip Officer, Julie Reyburn, Lumiri Tubo and Julie Wilson.
During the show, The Julie Wilson Award will be presented to Julie
Reyburn in joyful gratitude for the vocal majesty and lyrical interpretation
she continually manifests in her classic presentations of The Great
Popular Songbook plus The Dick Gallagher Award will be presented
to Eric Comstock in celebration of his exceptional expertise and
outstanding achievement as vocalist, accompanist, musical director,
and cabaret producer.
On Thursday November 8th, the glorious finale hits
its peak with a loving musical remembrance of a great, good friend
to The Mabel Mercer Foundation who cherished cabaret, its stars
and songs, Edythe Kenner. The show is called "For Edythe, With Love"
and will feature Adam Alexander, Klea Blackhurst, Boston Musical
Theater, Sidney Myer, Mark Nadler, Craig Rubano, KT Sullivan and
Wesla Whitfield. Presentation of The Paula Laurence Award will be
made to Sidney Myer in heartfelt and ongoing appreciation for the
continual caring, compassion, and camaraderie he unfailingly exhibits
as performer, purveyor, and long-time cabaret producer and entrepreneur.
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