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Nesha Ward brings back her cabaret show "I Am..." to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for two more performances, on Sunday, February 7th at 4:00 pm and Monday, February 8th at 9:30 pm, prior to her joining the cast of The Color Purple National Tour for a year. Musical Director is William T. Hall and Lennie Watts directs. The show attempts to answer questions of self discovery. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
In her show "Screen Gems", Sarah Rice (the original Johanna in Sweeney Todd) sings songs chosen from film scores sung by or dedicated to stars and their movie roles in the films of old Hollywood at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Performances are on Monday, February 8th at 7:00 pm; Friday, March 5th at 8:00 pm; Sunday, March 7th at 5:00 pm; Friday, April 2nd at 7:00 pm; Monday, April 26th at 7:00 pm; and Friday, April 30th at 8:00 pm. Jo Ann Yeoman serves as Director, with Seth Weinstein, Piano; Ritt Henn, Bass; and Bobby Sher, Drums. Starting with the silents: Rudolph Valentino (The Sheik), Theda Bara (the original vamp), the collection of stars runs through Helen Kane (the original boop-a-doop girl), Pola Negri (A Woman Commands), Doloris Del Rio (Revenge), Kathryn Grayson (The Singing Bandit), as well as Jeannette Mac Donald and a little Yma Sumac thrown in for good measure, and more. The show features the music of Nacio Herb Brown, Georges Auric, Moises Vivanco, Nino Rota, Jerome Kern, The Sherman Bros., Byron Gay, Ted Snyder and many others. Special surprise guest each performance. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drinkminimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: ROSEMARY LOAR IS SWINGIN' THE MUSIC OF STING!
Rosemary Loar brings her new show Sting, Stang, Stung: Swingin' The Music of Sting! to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, February 6th at 7:30 pm; Monday, February 8th at 7:00 pm; Sunday, February 21st at 4:00 pm; and Friday, February 26th at 7:30 pm. Renowned jazz artist/pianist and arranger Frank Ponzio will serve as musical director. Vito Lesczak will be on drums and Mark E. Peterson on bass. What started out as a simple schoolgirl crush has now grown into a serious passion of the highest order for the multi-award winning Ms. Loar, who is the recipient of numerous accolades, including the coveted ASCAPlus Award for Popular Music for the past six years. She conceived, directed and starred in the wildly popular The Alternative Torch series at Symphony Space from 2004-2006. As a recording artist, she can be heard on Sting's soundtrack for the movie The Emperor's New Groove, the cast albums of Chess and Sunset Boulevard and on The Listening Library Series. The release of her fourth album, The Quando Swing, celebrated her return to her cabaret/jazz roots and has been met with critical acclaim. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: SUNNY LEIGH'S SWEET FEELINGS CD RELEASE PARTY
Artist, musician, writer, singer, dancer, poet, actress, model, healer Sunny Leigh will present her Sweet Feelings CD Release Party at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Monday, February 8th at 7:00 pm. With music by Sunny Leigh and Barry Levitt, the show features singing and dancing, with male and female dancers, R&B hip-hop, pop rock and funk. A free CD is included in price of admission. Ms. Leigh started in show business when she was a child but grew tired of the grind and devoted over 20 years to dual careers in art and fashion, never losing her love of music. Based on over 1000 original poems penned by Miss Leigh, the show includes songs filled with passion, creativity, honesty and, above all, love. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: SONGS OF KANTOR & DORN AT THE BITTER END
"Women of a Certain Age - The Songs of Kantor and Dorn" will be premiered at THE BITTER END (147 Bleecker Street, NYC - 212-673-7030 - ) on Monday, February 8th at 8:00 pm. The 50 minute showcase features Emily Bindiger, Margaret Dorn, Carolee Goodgold and Andricka Hall, singing live to tracks. The show is staged by Dennis Deal. The club does not take reservations. There is a $10 cover (cash) and a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: JESSE LUTTRELL'S OLD FASHIONED SONG SALON
Every Monday night from 9:00 pm to midnight, Jesse Luttrell presents MELANGE MONDAYS at LA MEDITERRANEE CAFE AND FRENCH BISTRO (947 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-755-4155). Songs of old and new mix with a melange of the young and old to create an evening of dandy parlour open-mic entertainment. A late night menu is offered until midnight though there is no food/beverage minimum. Dan Daly is at the piano - no cover charge.
NYC: "THE MEETING" - GAY VARIETY SHOW RETURNS TO THE DUPLEX
"The Meeting" is a monthly comedy/variety show presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438). The next event is on Monday, February 8th at 9:30 pm with host Justin Sayre. The shows are a romp through politics, sexual and otherwise, social news, music, skits, and other important life-changing information. It is produced by Adam J. Rosen & Rudy Scala. The February show will pay tribute to the life of Warhol Superstar Jackie Curtis. There is a $10 cover charge and a two-drink minimum. (over 21, please).
NYC: BILLY STRITCH & THE MICHAEL BERKOWITZ BIG BAND
For the first time in New York, singer/pianist Billy Stritch will join forces with the big band of Michael Berkowitz, as part of Jim Caruso's Cast Party's Broadway at Birdland concert series on Monday, February 8th at 7:00 pm at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080). Sixteen musicians, led by drummer Michael Berkowitz, will play the arrangements of Mel Torme, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Steve Lawrence and Frank Sinatra for the multi-talented award-winning performer, Billy Stritch. Billy Stritch is one of the premier singer-pianists on the New York and national jazz and cabaret scene. He has appeared in cabaret venues across the nation as well as concert performances at the London Palladium, NHK Hall in Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro's Municipale Auditorium. In New York, he has performed at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall and completed 688 performances as Oscar the rehearsal pianist in the 2001 Broadway revival of 42nd Street which starred Christine Ebersole. Michael Berkowitz is the Music Director/Conductor for Liza Minnelli, working with her on the Tony Award Winning, Liza's At The Palace on Broadway and in concerts around the world. Michael is currently the Principal Pops Conductor of the Santa Rosa Symphony in Santa Rosa, CA. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
S.F.: REAF PRESENTS: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
FEATURED CABARET VALENTINE EVENT
The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF ) presents ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2: A Help Is On The Way All-Star Valentine Benefit Concert on Monday, February 8th at 7:30 pm at MARINES MEMORIAL THEATRE (609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - TKTS: 415-273-1620 - www.helpisontheway.org/. This all-star Valentine-themed benefit concert features performers in all facets of entertainment including Broadway, Film, TV, Recording, Jazz and Dance. The Star Studded Cast features stage & screen stars including Susan Anton, David Burnham, Tim Hockenberry, Leslie Jordan, Nick Lazzarini, La Toya London, Maureen McGovern, Rita Moreno, Maria Muldaur, Kim Nalley, Carly Ozard, Jeanie Tracy, Teal Wicks and others to be announced. The show is directed by David Galligan with Musical Directors: Bill Keck and Richard Berent. Producers are Joe Seiler & Ken Henderson. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice. Beneficiaries of this year's concert are STOP AIDS Project and Aguilas. The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation was founded in 1995 by Barbara Richmond & Peggy Ermet in memory of their sons, John Richmond & Doug Ermet, who both lost their lives to AIDS. Tickets range from $45 to $125 & up.
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Nesha Ward brings back her cabaret show "I Am..." to 
In her show "Screen Gems", Sarah Rice (the original Johanna in Sweeney Todd) sings songs chosen from film scores sung by or dedicated to stars and their movie roles in the films of old Hollywood at 
Rosemary Loar brings her new show Sting, Stang, Stung: Swingin' The Music of Sting! to the 
Artist, musician, writer, singer, dancer, poet, actress, model, healer Sunny Leigh will present her Sweet Feelings CD Release Party at 
Every Monday night from 9:00 pm to midnight, Jesse Luttrell presents MELANGE MONDAYS at 
For the first time in New York, singer/pianist Billy Stritch will join forces with the big band of Michael Berkowitz, as part of Jim Caruso's Cast Party's Broadway at Birdland concert series on Monday, February 8th at 7:00 pm at 
The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF )
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