CABARET
NEWS
SOUTHEAST & SOUTHWEST USA
CABARET FESTIVAL RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN ORLANDO
This April, THE MAD COW THEATRE (105 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando,
FL - 407-297-8788 - http://www.orlandocabaret.com/
), the intimate 2-theatre complex in downtown Orlando plays host to
THE FIFTH ANNUAL ORLANDO CABARET FESTIVAL. For 18 days, over 40 performances
of jazz, pop, Broadway, comedy, and a few surprises will feature many
of Central Florida's favorite artists, along with headliners from the
New York Cabaret scene. This is a milestone year at Mad Cow Theatre,
as it celebrates their 10th Anniversary Season of theatre, and the Fifth
Anniversary of the Orlando Cabaret Festival! The Fifth Annual Orlando
Cabaret Festival opens on Wednesday, April 26th and continues for three
weeks through Sunday, May 13th. Schedule of artists and events can be
found at http://www.orlandocabaret.com/
.
Each year, THE MAD COW THEATRE strives to bring exciting
new acts, as well as favorites from previous Festivals. The biggest
hit of 2006 was The Lascivious Biddies, who brought their hip, sophisticated
and sassy sound from New York to O-Town. Last year they sold out four
fabulous shows, so this year they've added a fifth! Also returning
for her fourth year at the Festival is the incredibly talented Jaimie
Roberts, whose beautiful voice and bubbly personality make her show
a must-see.
They're also continuing the extremely popular It Was
A Very Good Year series, as they celebrate the Great American Songbooks
of 1929, 1939, and 1949 in three separate shows featuring some of
cabaret's favorite performers. Once again the intimate Stage Right
will feature all-table seating as it transforms into "Club Moo." There's
a different show every night, so each evening of the Festival one
can take in as many as three different and spectacular acts Πa Cabaret-lover's
dream!
The rest of the lineup is just as exciting, including
3 members of the legendary Toxic Audio: Michelle Mailhot brings her
smoky, sexy, swingin' style to her solo show, while Jeremy and Shalisa
James mix music and comedy in their double act Songs on The Spot.
A group of award winning high-school whiz-kids called 5-Alone will
blow you away, plus another "don't miss," Laura Hodos (the wicked
Mrs. Lovett in this season's Sweeney Todd), teamed up with Heather
Alexander to reveal what's Behind Every Great ManŸ. Critically acclaimed
Mark Baratelli brings his hysterical high-wire act Improv Cabaret
to the Festival, and the a cappella sensations 4th Floor rock the
room with everything from doo-wop to barbershop! Song and dance man
Roy Alan (Prof. Harold Hill in this season's The Music Man) brings
his immense talent and personality to an evening of classic Cabaret.
Finally, acclaimed vocalist Amy Baker weaves magic with her voice
as she sings Something Old ΠSomething New.
Tickets are $20 for evening and weekend shows; $12 for
weekday lunch shows. Special hotel and dinner packages available.
If
you would like to receive a free e-mail subscription to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE,
please e-mail cabarethotline@svhamstra.com
and place the single word "SUBSCRIBE" in the subject line. Note:
Your subscription will be sent to the e-mail address you subscribe from - and
please include your real name along with the city where you live.
NOW
YOU CAN JOIN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE!
