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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #070506 - Monday, May
21, 2007
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TODAY'S FEATURE STORIES
"BREAST IN SHOW" A BENEFIT CABARET SERIES
MacAnn Music, Helen's, Raise the Bar Productions and Diane Trinkaus
(an 18 year breast cancer survivor!) are proud to present a benefit
cabaret series for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF - http://www.bcrfcure.org/
). Each of these 8 Monday and Tuesday night shows in June will feature
one or more of cabaret's brightest talents, many of whom are multiple
award-winning performers. The shows begin at 7:00 pm (June 5th show
begins at 9:30 pm) at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169
Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
).
Performers scheduled to appear are: Tom Andersen (June
4th), Mark Nadler (June 5th), Carolyn Montgomery, Brian Gens and
Steven Wing (June 11th), Colm Reilly (June 12th), Lina Koutrakos
(June 18th), Barbara Brussell and Ritt Henn (June 19th), Leslie
Anderson and Jay Rogers (June 25th), Rick Jensen and Jeanne MacDonald
(June 26th).
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast
cancer and over 40,000 women will die of breast cancer in the U.S.
this year! The mission of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
(BCRF) is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in
our lifetime by providing critical funding for innovative clinical
and genetic research at leading medical centers worldwide, and increasing
public awareness about good breast health. BCRF is an independent
501 (c) (3) not-for profit organization.
There is a $25 tax-deductible donation and a $15 food/beverage
minimum. Helen's has a full dinner menu available and a warm and
welcoming atmosphere.
KAREN OBERLIN ADDED TO BIRTHDAY SHOW LINEUP!
Another one of my favorite cabaret performers, Karen Oberlin, has
agreed to be part of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE's 17th Birthday Party.
Karen's 2006 show at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM garnered her a 2007 MAC
AWARD nomination and I counted it as one of the top shows seen al
year. In addition to Karen, I have booked other great performers for
this year's show - some newcomers along with some of the top names
in cabaret.
Other performers scheduled to appear are multi-award
winning Lennie Watts, the delightful Alice Frazier from Erie PA,
2007 MAC & BISTRO Award winner Jay Rogers, Francesca Amari from
Michigan, Bruce Clough - popular in theater & cabaret in Philadelphia,
2007 MAC STANDUP COMEDY Award winner Michael Brill, 2007 MAC AWARD
FEMALE & MALE DEBUT winners Esther Beckman & Rob Langeder, the legendary
Karen Saunders and one of NYCs favorites, Sue Matsuki (who is helping
us with the program planning). Steven Ray Watkins has agreed to
serve this year as musical director. Piano-bar entertainer David
Pellegrene will be at the piano before the start of the show, starting
around 6:00 pm, to add a note of festivity to the evening as attendees
are being seated.
If you have not yet ordered your tickets, you better
act fast. Tickets for the 17TH BIRTHDAY SHOW FOR CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on July 6th only went on sale around the 1st of May, but already
70 of the 100 available seats have been sold! At this rate we expect
to be sold out by the 1st of June!
An important part of the show will be the presentation
of the 2007 JEFF MATSON AWARDS, created to honor the memory of songwriter/writer/director/producer/graphic
designer Jeff Matson. In 2005 the first award was presented to D.C.
Anderson, and last year's recipients were Trudi Mann and Hector
Coris (who will both be attending the show). This year we will honor
two more very worthy recipients. Each has been an inspiration, a
resource and a good friend to cabaret performers: Collette Black
(booking manager UPSTAIRS at ROSE'S TURN) and Joe Regan, Jr. (best
friend a cabaret performer could have). Joe has even offered to
perform at the show!
In addition, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will be announcing
the recipient of our first DOTTIE BURMAN award, to be given to a
deserving cabaret songwriter. More on this to come.
I sincerely hope that as many of you as possible will
attend the party. This just might be the last time we have such
an affair, so try not to miss it. METROPOLITAN ROOM manager Lennie
Watts and owners Chris & Steve Mazzilli have been totally helpful
in making sure that it will truly be a festive and memorable occasion.
Tickets are $35, but if you rejoin as a 2007-2008
Member the ticket price drops to $25. But wait! There is even more:
If you join and pay for a ticket and a membership at the same time,
the cost is $20 for the ticket and $20 for a SILVER or $75 for a
GOLD membership - $40 or $95 COMBO price (saves you $15!) (the club's
standard 2-beverage minimum - not included in the ticket price -
applies).
Just go to the website and click on the line that
says CABARET HOTLINE'S 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Then follow the link to the ticket order form - it should be pretty
clear as to what to do. Then sit back and wait for a PayPal invoice/conformation
- I don't want you to send in a payment unless I actually have a
seat for you. When you receive the invoice/confirmation, send in
your payment - your reservation is not considered valid until your
payment is received. Orders are limited to 4 per person.
If you cannot attend the event - or have an upcoming
event after July 6th that you wish to promote, or want to congratulate
Colette or Joe, you might want to run an ad in the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY program book (1/6 page for $25 - SPACE
IS LIMITED - 6 PAGES ALREADY SOLD!). For more information and to
reserve your ad slot, go to http://www.svhamstra.com/thankyou1prog.shtml
The CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY is
sponsored in part by Jenna Esposito (http://www.jennaesposito.com/
) , Rob Langeder (http://www.roblangeder.com/
), Suzanne Carrico (http://www.suzannecarrico.com/
), Julian Yeo (http://www.julianyeo.com/
), Eric Michael Gillett (http://www.ericmichaelgillett.com/
) and Matt Leahy (http://www.mattleahy.com/
).
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
FINAL IN CONCERT MONDAY, MAY 21, 2007 CANCELED
This evening's benefit concert on behalf of COMMUNITY CENTER (208
West 13th Street, NYC - 212-620-7310 - http://www.gaycenter.org/
) featuring Alison Fraser and Michael Rupert has been canceled. Michael
has been ordered by his doctor to be on complete vocal rest other
than his commitments to Legally Blond.
HEADLINES OF UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
"BREAST IN SHOW" A BENEFIT CABARET SERIES
KAREN OBERLIN ADDED TO BIRTHDAY SHOW LINEUP!
TERESE GENECCO AT THE EMPIRE PLUSH ROOM
ROSS PATTERSON AND THE LITTLE BIG BAND RETURN JUNE 1st
LINA KOUTRAKOS CONTINUES WITH ACCLAIMED "TORCH" SHOW
ALBERTSON AND KOJAK IN RETURN PERFORMANCE AT THE TRIAD
SIDEBAR AD SALE ENDS JUME 30th - 1 WEEK FREE WITH 3 PAID
LOOKING FOR BIRTHDAY PROGRAM BOOKLET ADVERTISERS
LINDA KOSUT AT THE TRIAD WITH TRIBUTE TO OSCAR BROWN, JR.
ANNIE HUGHES ONE NIGHT ONLY MAY 31st
BROADWAY'S DEVIN RICHARDS WITH HIS OWN VOICE JUNE 4th
JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS CONTINUES MONTHLY SERIES ON MAY 31st
METROPOLITAN ROOM BEGINS SECOND YEAR OF THE BEST IN NYC CABARET
JANINE CAN'T TAKE HER EYES OFF OF YOU
JUDY SINGS JUDY IN JUNE
RENDEZVOUS AT FEINSTEIN'S TWO MONDAYS IN JUNE
TERESE GENECCO'S DRUNK WITH LOVE CD NOW AVAILABLE
AROUND THE WORLD IN A BAD MOOD RETURNS
DEANNA NEIL DEBUTS NEW SHOW AT THE BATTERSEA BARGE IN MAY
SIZZLING, SONG-FILLED SUMMER 2007 AT THE COLONY HOTEL
STERLING'S UPSTAIRS CELEBRATES ITS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
OPENING DOORS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS "JUST FOR FUN(DS)!"
BIG APPLE STAND-UP COMEDY WORKSHOP STARTS JUNE 7th
NO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE ISSUE MEMORIAL DAY
TRACY ADAMS IS FEELING GOOD IN JUNE
BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND ANNOUNCES JUNE LINEUP
BROADWAY LOVES THE 80S AT JOE'S PUB
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM/ABOUT CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
NO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE ISSUE MEMORIAL DAY
Since Memorial Day always falls on a Monday, and since Monday is usually
the day we send out our Monday issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (what
else?) there will be no issue sent to our subscribers on Monday, May
28th. The normal Monday news items will be combined into the Thursday
issue of May 24th or the Thursday issue of May 31st.
SIDEBAR AD SALE ENDS JUME 30th - 1 WEEK FREE WITH 3 PAID
You can advertise your show, your CD, your website or even yourself
with a home-page side-bar ad on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website
for less than $19 per week - and your ad will be seen by as many as
6000 viewers each day (based on our latest readership statistics).
In fact the square 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch ad is the perfect size to show
off your CD! Cost is $25 per week for the first three weeks, and the
4th week is free (no discounts on Side-Bar ads). There are a few rules,
and there is a limit as well. Only 5 home-page side-bar ads can run
each week and ads must be paid for in advance via PayPal. Of course
they must relate to cabaret, and I reserve the right to reject any
ad for any reason. The ad will appear only on the opening page of
the website - at the top of the right hand column. They will be displayed
top-to-bottom in the order paid for (do not send payment until you
receive a PayPal invoice - this will avoid my having to make a refund
if all slots are already sold out. Side-bar deal only through Saturday,
July 7, 2007.
NO SIDE BAR ADS AVAILABLE UNTIL WEEK OF JUNE 10th
- your 4-week sidebar ad will run through July 7th.
To read details, specs and see sample side-bar ads,
go to http://svhamstra.com/BannerAdSale2007.shtml
HERE & THERE
Just in case you were planning on attending the 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY
of CABARET HOTINE ONLINE, please note that as of noon today only 30
of the 100 seats available remain unsold. I have two more performer
slots to fill - and if both parties accept my invitation to perform,
it will make for a super-special show indeed. Stay tuned - and don't
be left out, order your tickets today!
One would think that being on a high floor of a building that noised
from the street would be muffled at worst, but today they seem to
be tearing up the street below for some reason, and the noise of the
jackhammers has become unbearable. Of course there are several other
tall (10 story or more) buildings around here, so the sound echos
quite a bit and is apparently trapped between the buildings. So, this
issue may be just a bit shorter than usual - unless it stops soon.
I was hoping to announce a new section to the website today, but a
few details remain to be worked out, so check the website in the next
few days - or check out our next issue. I am trying to line up a special
sponsor for this section - if you are interested drop me a line for
details.
Here's another update on our "New York City Picks" newsletter. Due
to an apparent lack of interest (only 35 subscriptions received) we
have discontinued our special NYC PICKS e-mails, at least until 100
subscriptions were received. But I will keep the e-mail address on
a special list in case more subscriptions are received. I have merged
the PICKS into the regular newsletters - at the bottom of each issue
- when there shows in the NYC area that I want to bring to the special
attention of NYers. Since the newsletter is sent to over 2,700 readers
all over the world, we chose the bottom of the newsletter for this
information so that readers not especially interested in NYC events
need not be offended (we get many complaints that the newsletter is
"too New Yorkish.") I continue to solicit subscribers to the special
PICKS list, and once we reach 100 the special mailings will be reactivated.
If you want to add your name to this special subscriber list, just
go to the website, click on the NYC AREA NEWS button and on that pages
is a button marked NYC PICKS which leads to a page where you can sign
up.
I haven't mentioned it for a few issues, but I indeed continue to
do a lot of off-line writing about the "hidden side of cabaret" -
honest and balanced reporting about the secrets behind as well as
the history of who and why things in this wonderful art form have
sometimes been bent and twisted by a few folks seeking their own personal
power rather than the good of the community. Stay tuned.
LOOKING FOR BIRTHDAY PROGRAM BOOKLET ADVERTISERS
If you cannot attend the July 6th event you might want to run an ad
in the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY program book (1/6
page for $25 - SPACE IS LIMITED). Perhaps you have an upcoming event
after July 6th that you wish to promote, or want to congratulate our
JEFF MATSON award winners, Collette Black and Joe Regan Jr., or simply
want to congratulate our newsletter/website for 17 years of serving
the cabaret community. A program ad may be just the thing for you!
Not only will the booklet be presented to the 100+ folks attending
the show, but a pdf of the booklet will be available for download
on the website after the 6th of July. For more information and to
reserve your ad slot, CLICK HERE: http://www.svhamstra.com/thankyou1prog.shtml
Well, the jackhammer folks apparently have taken their lunch break,
but it is too late for me to write more and still get this issue out
in timely fashion. I will have to write the other items I was planning
to write about in the Thursday issue. At least I had time to add about
16 brand new news items to this issue before the noise began.
AND NOW A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS
REMEMBER: Each MONDAY issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter
includes listings for all the banner advertisers on the website as
long as the banner is running. In most cases there are more detailed
articles on these items in the CABARET NEWS section of the website.
OUR CHAT BOARD SPONSOR THIS WEEK
MARCUS SIMEONE'S LONG AWAITED DEBUT CD COMING SOON
Marcus Simeone is universally regarded for his heart-wrenching interpretations
of ballads, red-hot jazz sensibility, and powerful pop flair. Simeone's
musical genius is in evidence on his original material as well. Marcus
Simeone is both a singer and a songwriter who has been performing
in NYC metropolitan area bands, with orchestras on both U.S. coasts,
and as a solo act, for the past 14 years. His haunting, multi-octave
voice has been compared to many greats including, Al Jarreau, Marc
Anthony, and Johnny Mathis. As well, Simeone cites among his greatest
inspirations Jane Olivor and Phyllis Hyman. His long-awaited debut
CD will be released later this year. See http://www.marcussimeone.com/
for more information and samples of several songs.
OUR SUPER SIDE-BAR ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK
DAVID PELEGRENE AT THE PIANO AT TOWNHOUSE & UNCLE CHARLIE'S
Singer/pianist David Pellegrene can be heard at the piano six days
a week in Manhattan! Mondays through Wednesdays David performs at
THE TOWNHOUSE OF NYC (236 East 58th Street, NYC - 212-754-4649 - http://www.townhouseny.com/
) from 6:00 to 9:30 pm. David is also at the piano at NYC's newest
piano bar, UNCLE CHARLIE'S (139 East 45th Street, NYC - http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
) Thursdays through Saturdays from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. For the past
nine years David has regularly performed and played piano at THE TOWNHOUSE.
He has also performed at BRANDY'S, the PLAZA, PEGASUS, STONEWALL BISTRO
and SMOKE. His credits include Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids Annual
Easter Bonnet Competition, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,
The Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center, The Plaza Hotel, The Rose
Bowl Parade, regional theater and much more. His new CD "At Your Request"
features standards, pop, country and a few original songs - the songs
most requested during his years performing at the piano. For more
information see http://www.pellegrenemusic.com/
.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SEVENTEENTH BIRTHDAY PARTY JULY 6th
70 OF 100 SEATS ALREADY SOLD!
The SEVENTEENTH BIRTHDAY OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
will be held on July 6th at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd
Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Showtime is 7:00 pm. Tickets are available now on the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.svhamstra.com/
). 2007-2008 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE memberships are also available,
valid through July 5, 2008. In fact we are offering a special "combo"
price for those who wish to renew their membership and purchase
a ticket at the same time. As of press time 70 the 100 seats available
have been sold. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCH07070517th1.shtml
The CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY is
sponsored in part by Jenna Esposito (http://www.jennaesposito.com/
) , Rob Langeder (http://www.roblangeder.com/
), Suzanne Carrico (http://www.suzannecarrico.com/
), Julian Yeo (http://www.julianyeo.com/
), Eric Michael Gillett (http://www.ericmichaelgillett.com/
) and Matt Leahy (http://www.mattleahy.com/
).
OUR BANNER ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK
LINDA KOSUT AT THE TRIAD WITH TRIBUTE TO OSCAR BROWN, JR.
San Francisco-based Linda Kosut comes to THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd
Street, NYC -
- http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) with here highly acclaimed tribute show to jazz legend Oscar Brown
Jr. on Fridays, June 1st at 7:00 pm & June 8th at 9:30 pm. She is
joined by the Max Perkoff Band, Max Perkoff (music director, piano,
trombone), Thomas Hubbard (bass) and Warren Odz (percussion). Making
a special appearance at the shows will be Mr. Norman Curtis, an
early music collaborator of Mr. Brown. "Long As You're Living -
the music, life and legacy of Oscar Brown Jr." played to critical
acclaim last November to a sell-out crowd at JAZZ AT PEARL'S in
San Francisco, as well as at THE OCTAVIA LOUNGE. There is a $20
cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070608Kosut.shtml
ANNIE HUGHES ONE NIGHT ONLY MAY 31st
Currently living (and performing) in Wisconsin, Annie Hughes returns
to NYC and HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth
Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) for one night only, Thursday, May 31st at 9:30 pm with her acclaimed
show "Back...and Forth." Musical director is Daryl Kojak. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070531Hughes.shtml
BROADWAY'S DEVIN RICHARDS WITH HIS OWN VOICE JUNE 4th
Lampkin Music Group is proud to present Broadway Mainstay, Devin Richards
in his nightclub debut "My Own Voice - an Evening with Devin Richards,"
on Monday, June 4th at 9:30 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd
Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Devin will be accompanied by musical director Dan Furman with Ritt
Henn on bass, Doug Hinrichs on percussion and John De Pinto on synth.
The show is directed by Alton Fitzgerald White. SEE FULL STORY ON
THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070604Richards.shtml
JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS CONTINUES MONTHLY SERIES ON MAY 31st
Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy continues her monthly series
of Thursday evenings of her Multi MAC Award-winning variety show,
Jamie deRoy & friends on Thursday, May 31st at 7:30 pm at the New
York hotspot THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). The May 31st evening will feature Eric Comstock, Barbara Fasano,
Baby Jane Dexter, Michael Garin, Daniel Rodriguez and Michael Somerville.
One additional Thursday night show is scheduled for June 28th. Barry
Kleinbort is the director of Jamie deRoy & friends and Paul Greenwood
will serve as musical director. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070426DeRoy.shtml
METROPOLITAN ROOM BEGINS SECOND YEAR OF THE BEST IN NYC CABARET
Combining utmost sophistication and high-end technology, THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) bridges a gap missing in the New York City music scene and nightlife.
This vintage space continues to play host to a updated take on the
idea of a music club combining state of the art sound and lighting
systems with old world charm and style. Manager Lennie Watts brings
the best as well as the newest in cabaret entertainment to this new
venue. Appearing this week: Kristine Zbornik, Steven Brinberg, Annie
Ross, Stevie Holland, Karen Mark & Michael Holland, Wendy Lane Bailey,
Tom Wopat & Stacy Sullivan. See http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
for complete schedule of events.
OUR REGULAR HOME PAGE SIDE-BAR ADVERTISERS THIS WEEK
JANINE CAN'T TAKE HER EYES OFF OF YOU
Janine Alondres returns to HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) for four performances, on Thursday, May 31st, Friday & Saturday
June 1st & 2nd and Thursday & Friday June 7th & 8th, all shows at
7:00 pm. Musical directors are James Weidman and Shelly Markham. Janine
will be joined on stage by James Weidman on piano, Paul Beaudry on
bass and Victor Jones on drums. The show features songs from the 60s
from Peggy Lee to Burt Bacarach to Paul Simon and more. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070609Janine.shtml
JUDY SINGS JUDY IN JUNE
San Francisco sensation Judy Butterfield comes to THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Sunday & Monday, June 17th & 18th at 7:00 pm and Thursday & Friday
June 21st & 22nd at 10:30 pm performing her acclaimed show "Judy Sings
Judy: Songs of a Young Garland." SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at
http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070622Judy.shtml
RENDEZVOUS AT FEINSTEIN'S TWO MONDAYS IN JUNE
Having entertained highly enthusiastic audiences in and around New
York City, the dazzling musical revue "RENDEZVOUS" will be presented
at FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095
- http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) on Mondays June 11th & 18th, both performances at 8:30 pm. "RENDEZVOUS"
features the best from French pop icons Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel,
and Charles Aznavour, together with Parisian-themed selections from
musical "friends" such as Cole Porter, Steven Sondheim, and Michel
Legrand. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070618Rend.shtml
TERESE GENECCO'S DRUNK WITH LOVE CD NOW AVAILABLE
Terese Genecco, recent recipient of a 2007 Backstage Bistro Award,
San Francisco's "Entertainer of the Year," award, a 2006 MAC Award
Nomination is a rising musical star, from coast to coast. TIME OUT
New York magazine named Genecco's 2006 performances to their TOP TEN
list, in the esteemed company of jazz singer Paula West, and musical
legends, Eartha Kitt and Jack Jones. Critics and audiences are in
agreement. Genecco has garnered nothing but rave reviews for her original
musical creation, "DRUNK WITH LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO FRANCES FAYE!" Four
live performances of "Drunk With Love" were recorded at The Metropolitan
Room, In New York City, in October of 2006. These recordings have
now been released on the independent music label, BUG:OUT:MUSIC. More
information about Terese Genecco can be found at http://www.teresegenecco.com/
.
NOW FOR SOME NEWS ABOUT CABARET
In an effort to cut down on "repeated" events, except for announcements
of programs offered by cabaret membership organizations, and shows
where guests change regularly, cabaret news items will usually appear
just once in the newsletter in abbreviated form and linked to a full
article on the CABARET NEWS page of the appropriate location on the
website.
TERESE GENECCO AT THE EMPIRE PLUSH ROOM
THE EMPIRE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco,
CA - 866-468-3399 - http://www.empireplushroom.com/
) welcomes award-winning cabaret and jazz artist Terese Genecco in
her return engagement at San Francisco's premiere cabaret venue Thursday
May 31st through Saturday June 9th. Terese Genecco presents her all-new
musical creation, Alone Together, an intimate celebration of the music
of Arthur Schwartz, featuring Bistro Award-winning arranger/composer/conductor,
Mike Greensill at the grand piano on Thursday & Friday, May 31st &
June 1st at 8:00 pm, Sunday June 3rd at 7:00 pm, and Wednesday through
Friday, June 6th through 8th at 8:00 pm. On Saturdays, June 2nd at
8:00 pm and June 9th at 8:00 & 10th pm Terese will present performances
of her award-winning, Drunk with Love: A Tribute to Frances Faye.
The June 2nd performance will include a CD release party. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSF070609Terese.shtml
LINA KOUTRAKOS CONTINUES WITH ACCLAIMED "TORCH" SHOW
2007 MAC AWARD winner, singer/songwriter Lina Koutrakos returns to
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Saturday, June 2nd at 11:00 pm with her acclaimed show "Torch."
Ms. Koutrakos is a "diva for the ages." Her music, rooted in both
a nomadic childhood and Greek heritage, presents us with an artist
whose voice is alive with a cultural intimacy we didn't know existed
until we experience her incredible talent. She sings with amazing
spirit, extraordinary energy, and perhaps most exciting of all, a
joyous celebration that will rock your soul. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070602Lina.shtml
ALBERTSON AND KOJAK IN RETURN PERFORMANCE AT THE TRIAD
Scott Barbarino and the Triad Theater present Scot Albertson and the
Daryl Kojak Jazz Quintet on Friday June 8th at 7:00 pm. This date
will be a return engagement for Scot, Daryl and the Quintet from previous
2007 appearances at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2511
- http://www.Triadnyc.com/
). This will be a unique and rare performance for these two jazz musicians.
Both Scot and Daryl are 2007 MAC Award nominees; Scot for Male Jazz
Vocalist and Daryl for Musical Director. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070608Albertson.shtml
ROSS PATTERSON AND THE LITTLE BIG BAND RETURN JUNE 1st
Ross Patterson continues his monthly gig at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Friday, June 1st at 10:30 pm. The first Friday of each month
has been designated as JAZZ FRIDAY at NYC's hottest new nightspot,
with The Ross Patterson Little Big Band! Accomplished pianist and
arranger Ross Patterson lends his eclectic taste and style to standards
and his own original tunes. Joined by Aaron Heick on sax, Antoine
Silverman on violin, Tom Hubbard on bass and Eric Halvorson on drums,
The Little Big Band promises an evening full of energy, great melodies
and a touch of humor. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070601Patterson.shtml
JANINE CAN'T TAKE HER EYES OFF OF YOU
Janine Alondres returns to HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) for four performances, on Thursday, May 31st, Friday & Saturday
June 1st & 2nd and Thursday & Friday June 7th & 8th, all shows at
7:00 pm. Musical directors are James Weidman and Shelly Markham. Janine
will be joined on stage by James Weidman on piano, Paul Beaudry on
bass and Victor Jones on drums. The show features songs from the 60s
from Peggy Lee to Burt Bacarach to Paul Simon and more. SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070609Janine.shtml
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT ON THE WEBSITE
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to place your order well in advance. Banners are available in three
sizes and are priced accordingly. I limit the number of banner ads
to 25 per week and home-page side-bar ads to 5 per week. Please let
me know if you wish to reserve space and for which weeks (banners
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on the button BANNER INFO for prices and details. Performers running
banners get a special listing for their show or other cabaret-related
item in every MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching nearly
2,500 subscribers.
AROUND THE WORLD IN A BAD MOOD RETURNS
Rene Foss' hit musical comedy revue, now in its 7th Year returns!
The hit comedy musical revue Around the World in a Bad Mood returns
to UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438
- http://www.rosesturn.com/
) Thursday nights in June (the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th). All performances
are at 9:00 pm. The show was written by Rene Foss with original music
by Michael McFrederick (who also musical directs). The cast includes
Julia Barnett, Hector Coris, Rene Foss and Brett Stoepler. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070628Foss.shtml
DEANNA NEIL DEBUTS NEW SHOW AT THE BATTERSEA BARGE IN MAY
Nocturnal themes are explored in ENTER NIGHT: Songs of Dreams and
Nightmares, the London debut of New York performer Deanna Neil, with
musical direction by Michael Ferreri. ENTER NIGHT will play at BATTERSEA
BARGE (Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, London - 020 7498 004 - http://www.batterseabarge.com/
) on Tuesday May 22nd at 9:00 pm, and Monday, May 28th at 8:00 pm.
The show is approximately an hour. Food and drink available. SEE FULL
STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsEUR070528Neil.shtml
SIZZLING, SONG-FILLED SUMMER 2007 AT THE COLONY HOTEL
Top cabaret stars will appear in THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL
(155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100 - http://www.thecolonypalmbeach.com/
) every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day including Heather
MacRae, Craig Rubano, Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano, Maude Maggart
and more. The Colony Hotel plans another sizzling, song-filled summer
with some really hot performers straight from Manhattan's leading
cabarets. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsSOUTH070831Colony.shtml
STERLING'S UPSTAIRS CELEBRATES ITS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
STERLING'S UPSTAIRS (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-769-0905
- http://www.vitellosrestaurant.com/
) will celebrate its one year anniversary in June, 2007. LA's newest
supper club, known for its dedication to presenting the best of Broadway
Performers and Nightclub Artists, will celebrate its anniversary with
a stellar roster of stars including Jeanne Page, Three Of A Kind,
Perry Wood and Sylvia Brooks. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsLA070630Sterlings.shtml
OPENING DOORS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS "JUST FOR FUN(DS)!"
Opening Doors Theatre Company presents JUST FOR FUN(DS)! - the first
major fundraising event for the company - on Monday through Wednesday,
June 4th through 6th at 7:00 pm at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61
Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
). Proceeds from the show will go towards next season's productions.
The shows will be directed by Suzanne Adams and produced by Eric Martin.
The musical director is Rick Hip-Flores. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070606Doors.shtml
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CABARET BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK!
One of the most popular sections on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website
(http://www.svhamstra.com/
) is the TIPS & FAQs section in the CABARET YELLOW PAGES (click on
the button marked RESOURCES at the top of every page, then look for
the blue button marker TIPS & FAQs). There you can find answers to
most of your questions about cabaret. Check it out (and let me know
if there are any items you would like to see added to this series).
It is another FREE service to promote the art and artists of cabaret.
You need not be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to read these articles
(but it would be nice).
BIG APPLE STAND-UP COMEDY WORKSHOP STARTS JUNE 7th
A 5 Week Stand-Up Comedy Workshop taught by two experienced, working
stand-up comedy performers/producers/coaches, Ron Poole & Darlene
Violette begins on Thursday, June 7th at THE RIPLEY-GRIER STUDIO (520
Eighth Avenue, NYC) and run through July 5th. The workshop includes
5 class sessions, 1 field trips to a NYC Comedy Show, and one performance
date for a total of 7 meetings. Class is open to newcomers and comedy
veterans. This workshop will tailor itself to the needs and skill
level of each individual student in an environment similar to that
of a TV writers' room. Class size is strictly limited to 10-12 students.
Tuition for the workshop is $350. A deposit of $200 will hold your
spot in this class. The series will include a field trip to a show
at a comedy club plus a performance showcase at DON'T TELL MAMA (343
West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Saturday, Saturday, June 30th at 8:30 pm (A videotape of your
performance is included). Topics to be covered, but not limited to,
include: Writing & performing 5-7 minutes of unique, funny material;
Emceeing Stand-Up Comedy Shows; Crowd Work & Improvising Onstage;
Warming Up for Live TV Audiences; Creating material from your real
life experiences (autobiographical), the world around you (observational),
pop culture (topical), world news/politics (political) and your endless
imagination (your very own unique genre). E-mail ronpoole2@aol.com
or darlenecomic@earthlink.net
to reserve a place.
TRACY ADAMS IS FEELING GOOD IN JUNE
Singer/songwriter Tracy Adams returns to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee
Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) on Fridays in June (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th) at 8:00 pm with
his newest show "Feeling Good." His musical director is Josh Kartes.
SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCHMW070629Adams.shtml
BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND ANNOUNCES JUNE LINEUP
Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com will present two of Broadway's
most acclaimed performers in June along with several top singer/songwriters
as part of BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND. The series of Sunday and Monday night
concerts at 7:00 pm, featuring top Broadway stars and theater songwriters
continues at the legendary BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080
- http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
). Performers appearing in June include Malcolm Gets, Todd Londagin,
Tom Kitt & Amanda Green and Capathia Jenkins. SEE FULL STORY ON THE
WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070625Birdland.shtml
BROADWAY LOVES THE 80S AT JOE'S PUB
Jamie McGonnigal and Joe's Pub present Broadway Loves the 80s, a concert
featuring your favorite Broadway stars singing their favorite hits
of the most awesome decade ever! Directed by McGonnigal with Music
Direction by Jesse Vargas, Broadway Loves the 80s will take place
on Wednesday, June 13th at 11:30 pm at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE
(425 Lafayette Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200 - Box Office:
212-539-8778 - http://www.joespub.com/
). The cast will feature Laura Benanti, Kevin Cahoon, Jennifer Colella,
Max von Essen, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Steven Pasquale, and The Broadway
Boys, Jesse Nager, Telly Leung, Tyler Maynard, Peter Matthew Smith,
Daniel Calvert, and Michael James Scott. Also performing will be Ellen
Foley who is best known as Meatloaf's partner on his hit, "Paradise
by the Dashboard Light." Other performers will be announced at a later
date. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070613Heros.shtml
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
MONDAY MAY 21st
NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC MONDAY TONIGHT AT WAREHOUSE THEATRE
The next open mic event, presented by DCCN (DC Cabaret Network - http://www.dccabaretnetwork.org/
) will be tonight, Monday, April 30th at THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021
7th Street NW, Washington, DC). Everyone is welcome. These Open Mic
Nights are a great opportunity to try out new stuff, take out an old
friend, or just hone your skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
Sign up at 7:30 pm, start singing at 8:00 pm. You can always sing
your cabaret favorites!! Pianist & Theme for the evening TBA. Admission
is $10 suggested donation for pianist.
NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE JUNE 4th AT STOCKTON INN
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE will nit take place tonight, Monday, May
21st nor next Monday night, May 28th, at 7:30 pm to the STOCKTON INN
(1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - http://www.bobegan.net/stockton-inn.html
). The next showcase is scheduled for Monday June 4th. The showcase
usually features 5 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area. Only $8
cover/$10 minimum.
DEBRA BARSHA AND MARY CLEERE HARAN TONIGHT WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Composer Debra Barsha (RADIANT BABY) and cabaret chanteuse Mary Cleere
Haran perform every Monday at 9:00 pm in an evening of song and witty
repartee at BISCUIT BBQ RESTAURANT (230 Fifth Avenue, Park Slope,
Brooklyn NY - 718-399-2161 - http://www.biscuitbbq.com/
). Each week features new songs, a different theme and very special
guest interviews. The next event is Monday, May 24th, guest performer
TBA. The club has been renovated, has hired a new chef, and has changed
its name from NIGHT & DAY RESTAURANT to BISCUIT BBQ. Check website
for latest information.
TUESDAY MAY 22nd
MAC SEMINAR MAY 22nd FEATURES CABARET / THEATER
"Cabaret as Theater / Theater as Cabaret" is the topic of the next
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) Seminar to be presented at
THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - RESV: 212-465-2662 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) on Tuesday, May 22nd from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Moderated by Adam Feldman
(TIME OUT NY) and Sherry Eaker (BACK STAGE), the panel discussing
this topic includes Rick Crom, Gerry Geddes, Miles Phillips, Jay Rogers,
Stuart Ross and Mark Waldrop. The seminar is FREE for members of MAC,
and $10 for guests. Bar available. Reservations are being taken for
this event at the phone number above and are highly recommended.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 23rd
WEDNESDAY MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY WITH NEW YORK HARMONIE ENSEMBLE
Midtown Jazz at Midday continues on Wednesdays at ST. PETER'S CHURCH
- LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC). This long-running
series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny
Whyte with Joan Uttal Anderson, production consultant. Featured this
Wednesday, May 23rd, New York Harmonie Ensemble (31-piece orchestra)
with Steven Richman, conductor and the Ferde Grofe arrangements for
Paul Whiteman Orchestra; May 30th, Barbara Fasano, singer with John
Di Martino, piano. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $5 admission.
ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW WITH JESSICA MOLASKEY WITH JOHN PIZZARELLI
ANY WEDNESDAY, the free in-store concert series that features the
best in cabaret, jazz and theater music takes place weekly at THE
BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC). Performances
are at 6:00 pm. Appearing Wednesday May 23rd: Jessica Molaskey with
John Pizzarelli; Future shows: May 30th: Maude Maggart; June 6th,
The Cast of "When the Lights Go On Again"; June 13th, Chip Shelton;
June 20th, Vincent Wolfe; June 27th, Daryl Sherman; July 11th, Jim
Van Slyke; July 18th, Sue Matsuki; August 29th, Steve Ross. No reservations
taken. No cover.
AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC FEATURES PHIL AND GABRIELA KASSEL
Every other Wednesday night Leslie Holmes and Michael Larson hold
their amazing Open Mic night at the AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER (55
Nicholas Road, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787 - http://www.amazingthings.org/
), and each show features a special guest. This Wednesday, May 23rd
the featured guests are the father-daughter team of Phil and Gabriela
Kassel. The show starts at 7:30 pm, and there is an $8 cover charge
(discount for BACA members).
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT ON THE WEBSITE
If you are planning on running a banner for your show or CD, be sure
to place your order well in advance. Banners are available in three
sizes and are priced accordingly. I limit the number of banner ads
to 25 per week and home-page side-bar ads to 5 per week. Please let
me know if you wish to reserve space and for which weeks (banners
run from Sunday through Saturday). Just go to the website and click
on the button BANNER INFO for prices and details. Performers running
banners get a special listing for their show or other cabaret-related
item in every MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching nearly
2,500 subscribers.
FUTURE EVENTS
JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, MAY 29th
The 2007 MAC AWARD nominated cable TV show "Jamie deRoy & friends"
heard locally here in NYC on Time Warner Channel 67 and RCN Channel
109 will next be seen on Tuesday, May 29th at 8:00 pm. The show is
produced by Jamie deRoy & friends, inc. and directed by Barry Kleinbort.
Taped and Edited by Applause Video. It is also broadcast in Washington
DC and Connecticut - check local listing. For details see http://www.jamiederoy.com/
.
MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITER'S SHOWCASE JUNE 6TH
The next MAC/ASCAP Songwriter's Showcase hosted by Jamie deRoy and
featuring special guest for the evening, composer & lyricist Carol
Hall will take place on Wednesday, June 6th at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
). Other guests appearing will be writing partners Robert Maddock
& Joe Iconis and writing partners Benj Pasek & Justin Paul all of
whom are Jonathan Larson Award recipients. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE
at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC070606MACASCAP.shtml
ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL SET TO START JUNE 8th
The Great American songbook will be well served at the 2007 ADELAIDE
CABARET FESTIVAL (http://www.adelaidecabaretfestival.com/
) which runs from Friday June 8th to Saturday June 23rd with Michael
Feinstein heading a contingent of top-line American cabaret artists
bound for Adelaide for this year's festival. Feinstein will give a
master-class as well as appear in concert with the Adelaide Art Orchestra
Big Band in the 2000 seat Festival Theatre in an all-Gershwin program.
New Yorkers, Maude Maggart and Tony DeSare will also give performances.
Acknowledged as the biggest cabaret festival in the world, the 2007
Adelaide Cabaret Festival will run over 16 nights, and Festival Director,
Julia Holt has selected from around the world, 450 artists who will
give 180 performances of 68 different shows. Among the more classic
shows, European cabaret artists, Isabelle Georges and Frederik Steenbrink
who will present two shows, one of them Une Etoile et Moi..a Judy
Garland ( "Judy and Me") which pays tribute to Judy Garland, whom
Georges credits with inspiring her career. For details of the full
program see http://www.adelaidecabaretfestival.com/ . SEE FULL STORY
ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsAUS070523Adelaide.shtml
- NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING SATURDAY, JUNE 9th
- THE NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY (http://www.nysms.org/
), now in its 20th Season, meets the second Saturday afternoon of
each month through June. For the final show before summer break, on
Saturday June 9th, The Lyrics of E. Y. "Yip" Harburg. Jerry Laird
will be producing and Ernie Harburg (Yip's son) will be the special
guest. The meetings take place at LOCAL 802 MUSICIANS' HALL (322 West
48th Street, NYC). There is a Flea Market 12:30 - 1:45:00 pm (music
sheets, tapes, CD's etc.) Program from 1:45 to 3:30 pm. Non-member
guest fee $10. Membership only $50 per year for 9 great Programs and
a monthly Newsletter.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY JULY 6th
The SEVENTEENTH BIRTHDAY OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will be held on
July 6th at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Showtime is 7:00 pm. Tickets are available now on the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.svhamstra.com/
). 2007-2008 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE memberships are also available,
valid through July 5, 2008. In fact we are offering a special "combo"
price for those who wish to renew their membership and purchase a
ticket at the same time. As of press time 70 of the 100 seats available
have been sold. SEE FULL STORY ON THE WEBSITE at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCH07070517th1.shtml
The CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 17th BIRTHDAY PARTY is
sponsored in part by Jenna Esposito (http://www.jennaesposito.com/
) , Rob Langeder (http://www.roblangeder.com/
), Suzanne Carrico (http://www.suzannecarrico.com/
), Julian Yeo (http://www.julianyeo.com/
), Eric Michael Gillett (http://www.ericmichaelgillett.com/
) and Matt Leahy (http://www.mattleahy.com/
).
ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER, BLOG AND WEBSITES
Information about other shows around the country and around the world
can be found on the CABARET NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website (http://www.svhamstra.com/
). How do you get an item posted in the CABARET NEWS section of the
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website? Just e-mail me a press release of
at least four paragraphs, giving the complete information on your
show, CD release or other cabaret related event. Include photos in
jpg or gif format if available. Please send me complete information
- and do not merely e-mail me a copy of your flier or a reference
to a website. By the way, I usually trim quotes from reviews from
the press releases I receive before using the item on my website or
in the newsletter, so don't count them when putting together the four
or more paragraphs.
If you don't have a press release, just click here:
http://www.svhamstra.com/PressRelease1.shtml
and fill out the information as completely as possible.
Just send in your press release or listings request
in simple txt format (the format I write these issues in and use
for the website). And, please, please don't send, instead of a press
release, one of those e-mails with all those annoying html links
(with multi-columns, embedded photos, distracting backgrounds, etc.)
Do not send simply a .jpg of your post card. Do not send us one
of those "e-vite" things that require us to "click to open" and
lead to a web page somewhere. I never open them!
AROUND THE TOWN - NYC NIGHTLIFE & CABARET
Some "last chances:"
Phil Bond's autobiographical "My Friend, The Cat"
show has its last performance next week Friday at THE WEST BANK
CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909
- http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) at 8:00 pm. Funny, entertaining, and at times very touching story
of a boy who becomes a man while spending less than a dozen years
with a very wise (and clever) feline partner.
2007 MAC & BISTRO AWARD winner Kristine Zbornik has
just one more night, Monday, May 21st at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34
West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) of her wild, zany and totally funny show. I can't say anything
more except you simply must catch this one, it the show isn't sold
out already!
Tanya Moberly has one more performances of her amazing
series of song collections on Fridays, May 18th & 25th at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
). In the style of the great Mabel Mercer, with nary a line of "patter"
Ms. Moberly simply sings some songs, and in so doing reveals more
of herself and more of each song that dozens of paragraphs of mere
words could do. Powerful and captivating. Not to be missed.
Adriane Tolsch has just one more show of her very
funny and constantly changing show "None of Your Damn Business!"
at UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438
- http://www.rosesturn.com/
) on Fridays, May 25th at 7:00 pm. She tore the roof off the cabaret
room at DON'T TELL MAMA at my SWEET SIXTEEN anniversary show last
year. Her show takes a comic look at "growing older" and you will
discover that those aren't wrinkles on your face, they are "laugh
lines."
Award-winning vocalist Stevie Holland as just one
show left of her May series at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd
Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Tuesday, May 29th. She is accompanied by Kris Davis on piano,
Chris Van Voorst Van Beest on bass and Jeff Davis on drums. With
arrangements by award winning composer Gary William Friedman, the
program will consist of classics, standards and original songs,
many from her recent CD release More Than Words Can Say.
Steven Brinberg is "Simply Barbra" tonight at 9:30
pm - one night only this month - at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West
22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Steven Brinberg wows audiences around the World with his award
winning impersonation of the Diva with the perfect manicure!
The Ross Patterson Little Big Band continues its monthly
gig at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Friday, June 1st at 10:30 pm - the final show of the series
before he takes a break for the summer. Accomplished pianist and
arranger Ross Patterson lends his eclectic taste and style to standards
and his own original tunes. Joined by Aaron Heick on sax, Antoine
Silverman on violin, Tom Hubbard on bass and Eric Halvorson on drums,
The Little Big Band promises an evening full of energy, great melodies
and a touch of humor.
Currently living (and performing) in Wisconsin, Annie
Hughes returns to NYC and HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) for one night only, Thursday, May 31st at 9:30 pm with her acclaimed
show "Back...and Forth." Musical director is Daryl Kojak. This show
sold out last time around - get on the phone today if you want a
reservation.
After a seven-month run at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd
Street, NYC - 212-362-2511 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
), the hit show "When The Lights Go On Again" featuring songs of
World War II will be closing on Sunday, May 27th. The show is currently
presented on Friday nights at 7:00 pm and Saturdays & Sundays at
3:00 pm. "When The Lights Go On Again" an Original Cast Recording
is now available online through Footlight Records and CDBaby.com.
IT'S TIME TO GO
At the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise?
I realize that there is probably far more information
here than you might be able to digest in one reading, but please
keep in mind that for the performers mentioned, CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE is one of the few publications that spread the word about
their shows and performances. To them, that item about their show
is most important, and the fact that every issue published is also
posted on my website and on the blog means two additional places
where the show information can be found by fans and search engines
(Google, etc.) alike. Your banner ads and membership donations make
this all possible.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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