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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #080509 - Thursday,
May 29, 2008
Since 1990 Your First, Best and Only Complete Source of Cabaret
News
NOW IN OUR 18th YEAR PUBLISHING THE NEWS OF CABARET!
COVERING CABARET ON THE INTERNET SINCE 1997!
JOIN US JULY 9TH AT OUR 18TH BIRTHDAY PARTY AT THE
BEECHMAN
See http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCABHT080709Bday18a.shtml
If it's anything to do with cabaret, you'll probably
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HEADLINES OF NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN THIS ISSUE
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
ANNIE HUGHES ADDED TO CAST OF 18th BIRTHDAY SHOW JULY 9th
NEARLY SOLD OUT - ONLY 11 RESERVATIONS LEFT
*** CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SPECIAL EVENT ***
2008-2009 MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE GOOD THROUGH JULY 5, 2009
4-for-3 HOME-PAGE SIDE-BAR AD SALE ENDING SOON
MESSAGE BOARD IS AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP - WRITE FOR DATES
CYNTHIA CRANE'S LIVE PERFORMANCE CD NOW AVAILABLE
WINNER - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS' CHOICE TOP-10
NEW YORK CITY: DAVID PELLEGRENE'S CABARET FEVER THURSDAYS
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN IN FINDING HOME
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
NEW YORK CITY: JULIE REYBURN LIVE AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
NEW YORK CITY: SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX WITH JENNA RUSSELL
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: BRONWYN, BARBARA & JERRY OPEN MIC HAPPY HOUR
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: RICKY & KIMLEE OPEN MIC WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ SERIES AT BARGEMUSIC
NEW YORK CITY: NANCY EVANS IN PSYCHOBABBLE! AT THE BEECHMAN
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
SAN FRANCISCO: WALKUP, BYRNES & McGEE IN LAST MINUTE GIG
LOS ANGELES: CRAIG POMRANZ AT THE GARDENIA
TEXAS: LAURA AINSWORTH SINGS COLE PORTER CLASSICS AT BASS HALL
NEW YORK CITY: AFTER PARTY WITH YOUNG BROADWAY/CABARET STARS
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: SING-A-LONG WITH JERRY SCOTT AT CATERINA'S
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
LONDON: SIDESHOW EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE ARTS THEATRE
NEW YORK CITY: HOLE-O-MATIC RIDES AGAIN AT THE DUPLEX
*** HOTLINE MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER
NEW ENGLAND: FOLLEN ANGELS PRESENT PORTER & GERSHWIN
NEW YORK CITY: POOLE PARTY IN 10th YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS
*** HOTLINE MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER
NEW YORK CITY: MARCUS SIMEONE IS A TROUBADOUR OF LOVE
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
CHICAGO: NO COVER BIRTHDAY PARTY & BENEFIT FOR SEASON OF CONCERN
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: SUSAN WINTER RETURNS WITH NEW SHOW
NEW YORK CITY: BROADWAY LOVES COUNTRY BRINGS THE HOEDOWN DOWNTOWN
ON THE RADIO/WEB: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" & MAUREEN McGOVERN
*** CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB ***
NEW YORK CITY: TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC SUNDAY BRUNCH
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
ON THE RADIO/WEB: "AT THE RITZ!" SUNDAYS & STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
*** CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB ***
NEW YORK CITY: ALGONQUIN SALON MOVES TO SUNDAY NIGHTS
NEW YORK CITY: SUZANNE CARRICO RETURNS WITH NEW SHOW
NEW YORK CITY: OPEN MIC HAPPY HOUR WITH DAVID PELLEGRENE
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
CHICAGO: KT SULLIVAN CELEBRATES BROADWAY IN ONE WOMAN SHOW
CHICAGO: MONDAY NIGHT LIVE AT PETTERINO'S WITH OPEN-MIC
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
LOS ANGELES: TORCH & MARX TEAM UP FOR WEEKLY BLUES JAM
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
LOS ANGELES: LES MICHAELS HOSTS OPEN MIC MONDAYS AT VERMONT
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
SAN FRANCISCO: BENEFIT FOR THEATER CAMP AT RRAZZ ROOM
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
LOS ANGELES: MUNDY IN TUESDAYS CONTINUES AT THE GARDENIA
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON
NEW YORK CITY: ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW WITH SHEENA BEN-DAVID
CHICAGO: PAUL MARINARO TRIO NOW EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
LOS ANGELES: WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM SESSION
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: ALICE FRAZIER WITH BROADWAY WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $10 OFF THE COVER ***
NEW YORK CITY: NANCY EVANS IN PSYCHOBABBLE! AT BROADWAY BABY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
AUSTRALIA: McBROOM & LUFT AT 2008 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL
*** FEATURED FESTIVAL EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: METROJAM CABARET/JAZZ OPEN MIC SET FOR JUNE 6th
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW JERSEY: JANET VILLAS & OTHERS AT PIANOS FRIDAYS IN JUNE
NEW YORK CITY: THE BEST IS YET TO COME WITH GEORGE ALINE
NEW YORK CITY: HOT MESS IN MANHATTAN MOVES DOWNTOWN
NEW YORK CITY: LES PAUL'S 93RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ON JUNE 9th
NEW YORK CITY: MARTIN VIDNOVIC SINGS OF WHAT MATTERS
SAN FRANCISCO: SHAYNEE - ONE NIGHT ONLY!
PENNSYLVANIA: NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE JUNE 9th
SAN FRANCISCO: DIAHANN CARROLL TO STAR AT RRAZZ ROOM
NEW YORK CITY: STARS OF CABARET & BROADWAY IN CFF BENEFIT
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS SHOW CELEBRATES THE TONYS
NEW YORK CITY: VICKIE PHILLIPS ON A SINGER'S JOURNEY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $8 OFF THE COVER ***
NEW YORK CITY: "GRACE NOTES: A SINGERS' SOIREE" AT MAMA'S MONTHLY
NEW JERSEY: MARCUS SIMEONE SINGS "DARRIN, MATHIS & BENNETT"
NEW YORK CITY: THE BOBS RETURN FOR TWO NIGHTS IN JUNE
AUSTRALIA: A LITTLE KNIGHT MUSIC AND OTHER MELODIC QUESTS!
NEW YORK CITY: THE CUBAN KID IS BACK IN CONCERT
SAN FRANCISCO AREA: NANCY TIERNEY & THE BOYS AT UPPER FOURTH
NEW YORK CITY: MACDONALD RETURNS WITH MAC AWARD WINNING SHOW
NEW YORK CITY: NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING JUNE 14th
*** CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: SIGALI HAMBERGER AT THE BEECHMAN
SAN FRANCISCO: JACK POLLARD WITH KING COSBY GROUP
NEW YORK CITY: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN WITH HOW 'BOUT THEM APPLES?!
NEW YORK CITY: THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1979 AT THE TOWN HALL
*** FEATURED FESTIVAL EVENT ***
CHICAGO: MUSICAL MONDAYS AT THE DRURY LANE WATER TOWER PLACE
*** CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT ***
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM/ABOUT CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
ANNIE HUGHES ADDED TO CAST OF 18th BIRTHDAY SHOW JULY 9th
NEARLY SOLD OUT - ONLY 11 RESERVATIONS LEFT
*** CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SPECIAL EVENT ***
We are thrilled to announce that long-time cabaret favorite Annie
Hughes has been added to the star-studded cast scheduled to perform
at our 18th Birthday Party on Wednesday, July 9th at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
THEATER, NYC! Annie is flying in from Wisconsin to be part of the
show. She will join 2008-MAC AWARD winner Phil Bond, Edd Clark, Hector
Coris, Cynthia Crane, 2008-MAC AWARD winner John De Marco, 2008-MAC
AWARD winner Eric Michael Gillett, David Gurland, Teresa Fischer,
Matt Leahy, Joyce Moody, Krisanthi Pappas, 2008 MAC/HANSON AWARD winner
Maureen Kelley Stewart and Alysha Umphress. 2008-MAC AWARD winner
Miles Phillips, as the JEFF MATSON AWARD winner, and 2008-MAC AWARD
winner Tracy Stark, as the DOTTIE BURMAN AWARD winner have also been
invited to perform.
The party celebrates the start of the new 2008-2009
membership year which officially begins July 6th - the date in 1990
when the first CABARET HOTLINE (print edition) was published (we
were first on the web with cabaret news - since 1997!). The theme
of the show is: TURNING 18 - OLD ENOUGH TO CHOOSE! The purpose of
the show and the membership drive is to raise the funds necessary
to keep the website and the newsletter from closing down during
the June-July-August period when new banner advertising drops to
close to zero.
Now some important news to those who have not yet
purchased tickets: As of 11:00 am today, 74 of the 85 seats available
are taken. REMEMBER: NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE THE DAY OF THE
SHOW! NO COMPS! Please don't call THE BEECHMAN - they are not taking
reservations for this event.
Tickets are just $10 - but must be purchased in combination
with a 2008-2009 membership: $30 for a SILVER combo; $85 for a GOLD
combo; $250 CRYSTAL membership gets you 2 free tickets. If you can
make it to the show and haven't ordered your ticket yet, this would
be a perfect time to renew your membership and get your ticket at
the same time! Just go to http://www.svhamstra.com/thankyou1tkt.shtml
to place your order. Once more: SEATING IS LIMITED TO 85 - your
reservation is not assured until payment is made (that's why we
recommend using PayPal).
If you can't attend and want to send congratulations
(or if you have a show or CD to promote) you can support the event
by purchasing an ad in the program booklet - costs start at just
$20. Just go to http://www.svhamstra.com/thankyou1prog.shtml
. Deadline for ads is June 24th.
THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 18th BIRTHDAY PARTY is
sponsored in part by 2008-MAC AWARD winner Suzanne Carricco (http://www.suzannecarrico.com/
), Raissa Katona Bennett (http://www.raissa.info/
), MIRANDA MUSIC (http://www.mirandamusic.com/
), Sandi Durell (http://www.timelessdivas.com/
), Joyce Moody (http://www.joycemoody.com/
), Eric Michael Gillett (http://www.ericmichaelgillett.com/
) and Joanna Mosca (http://www.joannamosca.com/
) plus 2 additional anonymous sponsors.
2008-2009 MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE GOOD THROUGH JULY 5, 2009
2008-2009 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE memberships, good through July 5,
2009, are also now on sale (brand new members signing up before July
5th, when all the 2007-2008 memberships expire will get extra weeks
on their new membership - current members who don't want to miss a
day of membership can renew now). SILVER memberships still are just
$20 - GOLD memberships remain at $75. Other membership levels available.
See http://www.svhamstra.com/Membership.shtml
or click on the button marked JOIN HERE at the top of every page on
the website for all benefits and details. We hit 478 members in the
current 2007-2008 membership year (which expire on July 5th), and
this year the goal is 500!
4-for-3 HOME-PAGE SIDE-BAR AD SALE ENDING SOON
During May & June we are offering again our special deal for those
who order HOME-PAGE SIDE-BAR ads, 1 week free with 3 weeks paid. No
membership discounts/rebates allowed, ad must be paid for in advance
using PayPal, ad must end its run no later than July 5th. AD MUST
BE CABARET RELATED. These ads are the perfect size to promote your
cabaret CD. There is a limit of 5 ads per week - ad placement is on
a first-ordered & paid basis. Your payment will be refunded by PayPal
if we are unable to display your ad for any reason. Your offering
will be mentioned in EVERY issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter,
sent to over 2500 subscribers twice a week as long as the ad is running!
Click on the button marked BANNER INFO at the top of every page on
the website for information and pricing on all the sizes, types and
styles of advertising available. 4-WEEK RUN MUST START NO LATER THAN
SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH.
MESSAGE BOARD IS AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP - WRITE FOR DATES
The BANNER AD on the most visited page on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website. This is the only advertising item that appears on this page
- and appears at the top of this page whenever someone reads one of
the messages as well. This page is actually visited more times each
day than our home (opening) page! Cost of this exclusive placement
is $95 per week for the first 2 weeks (there is a 2-week minimum)
and then $75 per week continuous thereafter. SUPERSIZE banner only.
In addition you may take advantage of your membership discount or
rebate ($20 one-time rebate for SILVER members, 20% discount for GOLD
members for the rest of the membership year, etc.) And you can take
an additional 5% discount if you pay using a credit card and PayPal.
Click on the button marked BANNER INFO at the top of every page on
the website for information and pricing on all the sizes, types and
styles of advertising available. Write for availability - some weeks
already reserved.
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. Events advertised
on the website will be mentioned in every issue, and events offering
discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE are mentioned in every
MIDWEEK issue. As with all live entertainment events, performers are
subject to change without notice.
CABARET CD RELEASE NEWS & UPDATES
CYNTHIA CRANE'S LIVE PERFORMANCE CD NOW AVAILABLE
WINNER - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS' CHOICE TOP-10
Saloon-singer/story-teller Cynthia Crane mulls over life, love and
wrestles with the difficulties of watching life get old while she
remains eternally 27, "over and over and over again" on her latest
CD "If I Knew Now (what I knew then)". The CD, recorded live, is loaded
with with wry, witty songs - great melodies and smart lyrics by Jay
Leonhart and Dave Frishberg - plus a pastiche including Harold Arlen,
Stephen Sondheim, Johnny Mandel, John Wallowitch, Lew Spence, Clark
Gesner and Frank Loesser. Officially released at THE BARNES & NOBLE
BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC) in NYC in late October,
the CD is available at the store and also available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/crane6
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR MAY 26th THROUGH JUNE 1st
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE
CABARET DIARY AT http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
THURSDAY - MAY 29th
NEW YORK CITY: DAVID PELLEGRENE'S CABARET FEVER THURSDAYS
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Piano bar host, vocalist and recording artist David Pellegrene holds
a special "Cabaret Fever" event on Thursday nights, at 8:00 pm, after
which there is open-mic piano-bar until whenever at UNCLE CHARLIE'S
(139 East 45th Street 2nd Floor, NYC - 212-661-9097 - http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
). There is never a cover charge - just plenty of fun and song. David
is at the piano here Thursdays with "Cabaret Fever" at 8:00 pm with
guest performers and Thursdays through Saturdays with open-mic piano
bar starting around 9:00 pm.
*** SUPER SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
NEW YORK CITY: LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN IN FINDING HOME
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Lucille Carr-Kaffashan returns to the cabaret stage in May in the
lovely new room at New York City's legendary cabaret theater and piano
bar, DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
). Remaining performance date is Thursday May 29th at 8:30 pm. Along
with musical director and accompanist, David Brunetti, Lucille will
present four performances of her brand new cabaret show, Finding Home.
Finding Home, directed by Lina Koutrakos, explores the images and
feelings that are associated with our concept of "home". The program
reflects Lucille's diverse musical interests, featuring selections
from musical theater giants such as Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman,
and Cole Porter, alongside those of contemporary singer-songwriters
such as Randy Newman, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Neil Sedaka, and
Annie Dinerman. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
NEW YORK CITY: JULIE REYBURN LIVE AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Award-winning vocalist Julie Reyburn once again tackles the many colors
and facets of the American Songbook, from Bob Dylan and the Beatles
to Stephen Sondheim and Nat King Cole, in her debut at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Thursdays May 29th (a special birthday show with special guests
David Gurland and Bill Reyburn), June 5th & June 12th, all shows at
10:00 pm. The 2007 Julie Wilson Award recipient will be performing
a brand new show alongside her long time music director and collaborator,
Mark Janas with Ritt Henn on Bass and Thor Fields on Guitar. There
is a $20 cover plus a $15 minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
NEW YORK CITY: SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX WITH JENNA RUSSELL
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
2007 MAC BOD AWARD WINNER Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) is usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. The guest for Seth's
show for May 29th is Jenna Russell, currently starring on broadway
in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. Seth's weekly interview show always
features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind the scenes of the
musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best
of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS
AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/ )!
For details, see: http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox/
.
NEW YORK CITY: BRONWYN, BARBARA & JERRY OPEN MIC HAPPY HOUR
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Bronwyn Rucker and Barbara Mundy will host "Happy Hour Performance
Salon" on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at RITA MAE'S (531 Hudson
Street, NYC - 212-929-3343 - http://www.rubyfruitnyc.com/
), with the amazing Jerry Scott at the piano and special guests. No
cover charge and just a $10 food/drink minimum.
NEW YORK CITY: RICKY & KIMLEE OPEN MIC WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Kimlee Hicks and Ricky Ritzel entertain with open-mic on Wednesdays
& Thursdays from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at "New York's Best Kept Secret Piano
Bar" Upstairs at the historic Greenwich Village Landmark, STONEWALL
INN (53 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-488-2705 - http://www.thestonewallinn.net/
). The piano bar is accessible through the main bar room - where Village
icon Tree tends bar. No cover charge.
NEW YORK CITY: THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ SERIES AT BARGEMUSIC
Imagine jazz at a truly unique New York City location with charm,
history and spectacular water views. The venue is BARGEMUSIC (Fulton
Ferry Landing, Brooklyn, NY - 718-624-2083 - http://www.bargemusic.org/
), a floating concert hall located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Scheduled for Thursday nights at 8:00 pm are: May 22nd: Dayna Stephens,
Tenor Saxophone Dahveed Behroozi, Piano Gary Wang, Bass Tim Bulkley,
Drums; May 29th: Liz Magnus, Piano. Tickets are $35.
NEW YORK CITY: NANCY EVANS IN PSYCHOBABBLE! AT THE BEECHMAN
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Nancy invites you to join her in a session with her psychiatrist on
Thursday, May 29th and Sunday, June 1st at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK
CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909
- http://www.westbankcafe.com/
).This crazy New Yorker spins and tilts as she revels in and reveals
her many moods with wacky medleys of Broadway, Jazz, and Pop Standards.
Personality swings, emotional sambas and quirky blues will never be
the same. Nancy Evans, actress, singer, comedienne and her Argentinean
band, led by the brilliant pianist Octavio Brunetti The show is directed
by Dennis Deal, writer and director of Nite Club CONFIDENTIAL and
co-created by Jeff Halpern and Nancy Evans. There is a $20 cover plus
a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
SAN FRANCISCO: WALKUP, BYRNES & McGEE IN LAST MINUTE GIG
Cathi Walkup, Brian Byrnes and David McGee (1 Harmonica, 2 Guitars
and 3 Vocalists) will present an evening of jazz, blues, Latin and
doo wop at OCTAVIA LOUNGE (1772 Market Street, SF - 415-863-3516 -
http://www.octavialounge.com/
) on Thursday night, May 219th from 7:30 to 11:30 pm. Cover is $10
- call for minimum information.
FRIDAY - MAY 30th
LOS ANGELES: CRAIG POMRANZ AT THE GARDENIA
Singer/pianist Craig Pomranz performs for two nights only at THE GARDENIA
(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 -
http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm
) on Friday & Saturday, May 30th & 31st at 9:00 pm. After moving to
New York from St. Louis, Craig became a studio singer and a regular/headliner
in the cabaret and jazz rooms of Manhattan, including The Ballroom,
The Horn of Plenty and Carolines. For over a month he played to sold-out
audiences at three clubs at once: Freddy's, East Five Three and Mickey's.
He created and opened The Whaler Bar at the Madison Towers Hotel and
helped create Rainiers at New York's Sheraton Centre, Upstairs at
Flowers and the music room at the infamous Regine's Cafe Reginette
on Park Avenue. Craig has worked with Teddi King, Murray Grand, Betty
Buckley and Nancy LaMott and has recorded with Barbara Cook, Kaye
Ballard and Faith Prince. Call for cover/minimum information.
TEXAS: LAURA AINSWORTH SINGS COLE PORTER CLASSICS AT BASS HALL
Singer/comedienne Laura Ainsworth and singer/pianist Michael Gott
present their critically-acclaimed revue, "Cole Porter: Elegance &
Decadence" at the McDAVID STUDIO at BASS HALL (301 East 5th Street,
Fort Worth, TX - 817-212-4280 - http://www.basshall.com/
) with shows at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. It's the ultimate Manhattan-style
romantic evening, featuring Porter's greatest standards and most hilarious
comic rarities, presented in Bass Hall's gorgeous listening room theater.
Full bar service available. Tickets are $23.
NEW YORK CITY: AFTER PARTY WITH YOUNG BROADWAY/CABARET STARS
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street,
NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/
) on Fridays at 10:30 pm, Brandon Cutrell & Alysha Umphress host AFTER
PARTY, a free-wheeling open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and
Cabaret, Ray Fellman at the piano and Lisa Asher and others serving
up drinks and taking turns at the mic. Guest performers from Broadway,
off-Broadway and cabaret drop by each week to sing, chat and join
in the fun. No cover, no minimum. Singer/dancers invited at all times
- you can hang out at the bar, at a table or even on stage. This week's
special guest is TBA.
NEW YORK CITY: SING-A-LONG WITH JERRY SCOTT AT CATERINA'S
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Multi-award winning Jerry Scott's Sing-A-Long Open Mic events take
place from 8:00 pm to midnight on Fridays & Saturdays at CATERINA'S
(316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360). Reservations are highly
recommended. Call for cover/minimum information.
LONDON: SIDESHOW EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE ARTS THEATRE
The Bloody Ringmaster introduces a plethora of weird and wonderful
SideShow performances whilst DJ Margaret the Gimp spins hangbag, kitsch,
tv themes and subversive pop every Friday night starting at 8:00 pm
at THE ARTS THEATRE (6-7 Great Newport Street, Westminster, London
UK - 0207 836 2132 - http://www.artstheatrelondon.com/
). Reservations through http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/
. Call for cover/minimum information. Featuring this week: Mat Fraser;
Miss Golden-Delicious; Frisky and Mannish; Frank Sanazi; Purveyor
of Pain, Chrysalis and Mime from Ryan Styles.
SATURDAY - MAY 31st
NEW YORK CITY: HOLE-O-MATIC RIDES AGAIN AT THE DUPLEX
*** HOTLINE MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER
The 2008 MAC-award-winning team of Karen Mack and Michael Holland
continue their "Gashole: Hole-O-Matic '08!" all request random pop
show shows at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC
- 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) on Saturdays at 7:30 pm through July 5th (no show June 7th). This
is the show where the audience picks the songs & medleys that this
super-talented duo perform - each week is a different show! There
is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
*** SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
NEW ENGLAND: FOLLEN ANGELS PRESENT PORTER & GERSHWIN
The Follen Angels, international jazz and cabaret artists, will fill
the air with the fabulous melodies and sophisticated lyrics of Porter
and Gershwin at ENTER STAGE LEFT THEATER (30 Main Street, Hopkinton,
MA - 508-435 2114 - http://www.enterstagelefttheater.com/
) on Saturday, May 31st ay 8:00 pm. The groups includes Hildy Grossman
on vocals, Rieko Tanaka on piano and vocals, Ken Dantzig on drums,
and Rick Stone on saxophone and clarinet. The music is as timeless
as it is elegant and will transport you back to a time of white pianos,
tuxedos and backless satin evening gowns and champagne. Tickets are
$10.
NEW YORK CITY: POOLE PARTY IN 10th YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS
*** HOTLINE MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER
The Award-Winning Stand-Up & Musical Comedy show POOLE PARTY, now
in its 10th year, and hosted by Michael Brill, will present some of
NYC's funniest comics at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC
- 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) this Saturday night, May 31st at 8:30 pm, featured performers are
Maureen Langan, David Baker, Shecky Beagelman, Darlene Violette, H.
Alan Scott, Tom Ragu, Jeffrey Johns, Bob Montgomery, Jay D'Ercola,
Laura Spaeth. Still just a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum each show. $10
cover each show for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SUNDAY - JUNE 1st
NEW YORK CITY: MARCUS SIMEONE IS A TROUBADOUR OF LOVE
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Legendary songwriter/producer Jason Darrow, who discovered Jane Olivor
and produced her two most successful albums for Columbia Records,
presents his newest find, sensational vocalist Marcus Simeone in an
all new show: "The Heart" with the next performances scheduled Sunday,
June 1st at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). Sharing the stage with Marcus will be respected musical director
Barry Levitt leading the band. The show will mark the debut of "The
Heart," a song written by Mr. Darrow and Stephen Schwartz. There is
a $20 cover plus a $15 minimum. $15 cover for member of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
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CHICAGO: NO COVER BIRTHDAY PARTY & BENEFIT FOR SEASON OF CONCERN
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
Melissa "Missey" Young will have a very special Birthday party this
year: a benefit for her favorite Chicago organization, Season of Concern
(http://www.seasonofconcern.org/
), now in it's 21st year of existence. The party/benefit/show will
be on Sunday night, June 1st at 7:00 pm at BAILIWICK THEATRE (1229
West Belmont, Chicago, IL - 773-883-1090 - http://www.bailiwick.org/
). Scheduled to perform are Jon Cunningham, Rob Smith, Barbara Myers,
Vallea E Woodbury, Sean Walton, Aaron Holland, Jayson Brooks, Gerald
Richardson, Bethany Thomas, and Melissa Young with Rick Frendt at
the piano! The song list will selections from a well loved Broadway
musical soon to be closing! There is no charge to enter this benefit,
but they will pass the hat at intermission and ask for donations to
help reach the goal of $500 for the evening!
NEW YORK CITY: SUSAN WINTER RETURNS WITH NEW SHOW
Jazz vocalist Susan Winter has again teamed up with Rick Jensen and
Lina Koutrakos (Musical Director and Director) for an evening of vintage
and contemporary songs in a jazz-tinged new show called "Love rolls
on..." at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Sundays, June 1st & 8th at 4:00 pm and Tuesdays, June 3rd & 10th
at 7:00 pm. With love as the overwhelming musical motif Winter gives
herself the opportunity to tell it's romantic, graceful, stagnate,
unrequited, bittersweet, grateful and joyous tale with the music of
the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Paul Simon, Lee Wing, Susan
Werner, Dave Frishberg and more. $20 cover plus a $15 minimum.
NEW YORK CITY: BROADWAY LOVES COUNTRY BRINGS THE HOEDOWN DOWNTOWN
Jamie McGonnigal and Joe's Pub present Broadway Loves Country, the
next in the "Broadway Loves" Series, following two sold-out rockin'
evenings of Broadway Loves the 80's! The concert will feature a truckload
of Broadway stars sangin' their hearts out to their favorite country
tunes! Directed by McGonnigal with Music Direction by Ben Cohn, Broadway
Loves Country will take place on Sunday, June 1st 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 one and only Mo Rocca (VH1's I Love the 80s) returns to host
this event following his fantastic appearances in the first two Broadway
Loves the 80's concerts. A portion of the proceeds from the event
will benefit Free Arts NYC. Free Arts NYC is a volunteer-based nonprofit
established to bring the healing power of the arts to children and
families who face poverty, homelessness, and other risk factors. Tickets
are $30 - Two drink or $12 food minimum per person is standard.
ON THE RADIO/WEB: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" & MAUREEN McGOVERN
*** CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB ***
On Sunday, June 1st, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over
WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram,
usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm and hosted by David Kenney, will
feature the music of Maureen Mcgovern. Each week David presents the
usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary
cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. For more
information contact: oldisnew@earthlink.net.
You are also invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future
shows. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI
Archives at http://archive.wbai.org/
. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/
.
NEW YORK CITY: TRUDI MANN'S FABULOUS OPEN MIC SUNDAY BRUNCH
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Trudi Mann's Sunday Brunch "Open Mic For Singers," happens on Sundays
from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at BUTTERFIELD EIGHT RESTAURANT (5 East 38th
Street, NYC - 212-679-0646 - http://butterfield8nyc.com/
). Host Trudi also provides vocals and drums, with John Delfin on
piano and Saadi Zain on bass. Performers who wish to sing should take
along two copies of their music. Sign-in starts around noon. No cover,
but the "hat" is passed on behalf of the fabulous musicians. There
is a $16 food/drink minimum.
ON THE RADIO/WEB: "AT THE RITZ!" SUNDAYS & STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
*** CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB ***
Regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can
now be heard on WVOF 88.5FM on Sundays from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Producers
and hosts Jeffrey C. Williams and Lynn DiMenna announce a new, convenient
way to hear their weekly show, especially for folks outside of WVOF's
local listening area. Simply go to http://www.attheritz.org/
and in one click you can enjoy AT THE RITZ! streaming 24/7 anytime!
Sunday shows are rebroadcast throughout the week along with some internet
only music. AT THE RITZ! features cabaret, jazz, Broadway and similar
sophisticated music along with celebrity interviews and commentary.
For more information email attheritz@msn.com.
NEW YORK CITY: ALGONQUIN SALON MOVES TO SUNDAY NIGHTS
The ALGONQUIN SALON in the lobby of the legendary THE ALGONQUIN HOTEL
(59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/
) and hosted by Mark Janas, returns on a new night, Sundays from 7:00
to 10:00 pm on June 1st. The theme for this Sunday will be "The First
Annual Algonquin Salon JUNE JAZZATHON. The dates and themes of future
Algonquin Salons will be announced shortly. There is no cover, no
minimum.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR JUNE 2nd THROUGH JUNE 8th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE
CABARET DIARY AT http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
MONDAY - JUNE 2nd
NEW YORK CITY: SUZANNE CARRICO RETURNS WITH NEW SHOW
Suzanne Carrico returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street,
NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for one more performance of her new show "The Friendliest Thing"
on Monday, June 2nd at 7:00 pm. The show is directed by Mary Cleere
Haran, with Tedd Firth as musical director and Steve Doyle on bass.
Suzanne is a 2008 MAC Award Winner for Outstanding Debut for her show
"The Art of the Cahn" which was performed last year at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM. In her new show, Suzanne promises an evening of provocative
music from The Great American Songbook of the past & present, devoted
to matters of a most intimate nature. There is a $20 cover plus a
$15 minimum.
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NEW YORK CITY: OPEN MIC HAPPY HOUR WITH DAVID PELLEGRENE
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Piano bar host, vocalist and recording artist David Pellegrene can
be found at the piano at THE TOWNHOUSE OF NYC (236 East 58th Street,
NYC - 212-754-4649 - http://www.townhouseny.com/
) on Mondays through Wednesdays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. His acclaimed
debut CD "At Your Request" is available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/pellegrene
.
*** SUPER SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
CHICAGO: KT SULLIVAN CELEBRATES BROADWAY IN ONE WOMAN SHOW
Award-winning and acclaimed Broadway, cabaret, concert and recording
star KT Sullivan sings the songs of the Great White Way in her upcoming
Chicago one-woman show Colored Lights at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee
Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) Monday through Thursday, June 2nd through 5th at 8:00 pm. There
will also be a special late night show on Thursday, June 5th at 10:30
pm. Joining KT will be acclaimed jazz pianist Jon Weber. Using her
own Broadway and off-Broadway experiences as a departure point, Sullivan
performs a century of musical theater gems including selections from
Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, Lerner & Lowe, Jerry Herman, Stephen
Sondheim and Adam Guetel. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
($20 cover for the 10:30 show on the 5th.)
CHICAGO: MONDAY NIGHT LIVE AT PETTERINO'S WITH OPEN-MIC
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Denise McGowan and Beckie Menzie invite you to join them every Monday
night beginning at 7:30 pm at PETTERINO'S (150 North Dearborn, Chicago,
IL - 312-422-0150 - http://www.petterinos.com/
) for "Monday Night Live, an impromptu showcase and open-mic for both
professional and aspiring singers. Singers are encouraged to bring
sheet music in their key. There is no cover charge but a $15 food/beverage
minimum is suggested.
LOS ANGELES: TORCH & MARX TEAM UP FOR WEEKLY BLUES JAM
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Mark Tortorici ("Torch") joins Southern California Blues Great John
Marx to co-host LA's longest running Blues Jam, (formerly at Cozy's
in Sherman Oaks) at CLUB SIXTY-25 (6025 Reseda Boulevard, Reseda,
CA - 818-881-4311) every Monday with sets at 9:00 & 10:00 pm. The
club offers good food, drinks, smooth new dance floor and free parking.
There is no cover charge.
LOS ANGELES: LES MICHAELS HOSTS OPEN MIC MONDAYS AT VERMONT
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Les Michaels host Open Mic Mondays every week at 8:00 pm (7:30 pm
signup) at VERMONT (1714 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-661-6163
- http://www.vermontrestaurantonline.com/
), with Ron Snyder at the piano. There is a $5 cover plus a 1-drink
minimum.
TUESDAY - JUNE 3rd
SAN FRANCISCO: BENEFIT FOR THEATER CAMP AT RRAZZ ROOM
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
A one night only benefit Cabaret Performance featuring Shawn Ryan
and many performers including Bruce Vilanch and Wesla Whitfield, plus
Terese Genecco, Shaynee Rainbolt, Sony Holland, Connie Champagne,
Spencer Day, Barry Lloyd and Nicole Julien will be presented on Tuesday,
June 3rd at the RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San
Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - http://www.therrazzroom.com/
). The show that will benefit the Young Actor's Theatre Camp, a 4-day
program in Livermore, CA. Shawn Ryan is the co-founder of The Young
Actors' Theatre Camp (YATC) along with his partner of 7 years, John
Ainsworth. YATC is an Overnight Intensive Theatre Training program
for students, ages 8-18 that allows for students to work alongside
industry professionals. Tickets are $45 in advance and $60 at the
door.
LOS ANGELES: MUNDY IN TUESDAYS CONTINUES AT THE GARDENIA
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
MaryJo Mundy and Keri Kelsey host open-mic every Tuesday at 9:00 pm
(signup at 8:30 pm) at MUNDY ON TUESDAYS! at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa
Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm
). It is an event where people can come and explore and try new material
in a safe place where the audience really listens. A variety of pianists
join in each week including Richard Berent, John Boswell, Brad Ellis,
Mike Farrell, Ross Kalling, Scott Harlan, Shelly Markham, Michael
Orland, Todd Schroeder, David Snyder & Ron Snyder. Call for cover/minimum
information.
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 4th
NEW YORK CITY: WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON
Jazz at Noon 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.
Next show is on Wednesday, June 4th with performer TBA. Performances
are at 1:00 pm, $7 admission.
NEW YORK CITY: ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW WITH SHEENA BEN-DAVID
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 on Wednesday, June 4th, Sheena Ben-David.
UPCOMING SHOWS: June 11th, Karen Akers; June 18th (5:30 pm) Karen
Mason; July 30th, Scot Albertson; October 22nd, Adi Braun; December
3rd, Sue Matsuki & Edd Clark. No reservations taken. No cover.
CHICAGO: PAUL MARINARO TRIO NOW EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Due to the overwhelming success of the last week's debut, The Paul
Marinaro Trio will be appearing every Wednesday night at CLUB 3160
(3160 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL - 773-327-5969) from 9:30 pm
to 1:00 am. Guest vocalists are invited to drop by to sing a tune
or two. There is no cover, just a 2-drink minimum.
LOS ANGELES: WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM SESSION
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Cathy Segal-Garcia Productions presents The Wednesday Night Jazz Jam
Session at THE SPORTSMEN'S LODGE (12833 Ventura Boulevard, Studio
City, CA - 818-755-5000 - http://www.slhotel.com/
). The jam sessions have been held every Wednesday night for the past
7 years! Guests are invited to get up and perform, singing or playing
an instrument. No cover! Just a 2 drink or food minimum.
THURSDAY - JUNE 5th
NEW YORK CITY: ALICE FRAZIER WITH BROADWAY WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $10 OFF THE COVER ***
Alice Frazier returns to NYC with another encore performance of her
acclaimed show "Broadway Without Boundaries" on Thursday, June 5th
and Friday June 13th at 7:00 pm to the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN
THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
), She is joined on stage by renowned musical director, Don Rebic.
There will be music by composers Leonard Bernstein, Irving Berlin,
Stephen Sondheim, Frank Loesser, Bjorn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson,
Rupert Holmes and much more, as well as some new songs since the debut
in May in New York. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NEW YORK CITY: NANCY EVANS IN PSYCHOBABBLE! AT BROADWAY BABY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Nancy invites you to join her in a session with her psychiatrist on
Thursdays June 5th & 12th at 7:00 pm at BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO
LOUNGE (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
). This crazy New Yorker spins and tilts as she revels in and reveals
her many moods with wacky medleys of Broadway, Jazz, and Pop Standards.
Personality swings, emotional sambas and quirky blues will never be
the same. Nancy Evans, actress, singer, comedienne and her Argentinean
band, led by the brilliant pianist Octavio Brunetti The show is directed
by Dennis Deal, writer and director of Nite Club CONFIDENTIAL and
co-created by Jeff Halpern and Nancy Evans. There is a $20 cover plus
a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
FRIDAY - JUNE 6th
AUSTRALIA: McBROOM & LUFT AT 2008 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL
*** FEATURED FESTIVAL EVENT ***
Amanda McBroom and Lorna Luft are just two of the headliners who will
be appearing at the 2008 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL (http://adelaidecabaretfestival.com/
), which runs from Friday, June 6th through Saturday June 14th at
the Adelaide Festival Centre in Adelaide, AUS. Full details of the
festival program are available on the Adelaide Cabaret Festival website
at http://www.adelaidecabaretfestival.com/
NEW YORK CITY: METROJAM CABARET/JAZZ OPEN MIC SET FOR JUNE 6th
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Joe Bachana's METROJAM, the monthly cabaret/jazz open mic event held
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
), will have its next show on Friday, June 6th at 10:00 pm. Guest
vocalists from the worlds of cabaret and jazz are always on hand to
take a turn at the microphone. Only a $10 cover, $15 minimum.
NEW JERSEY: JANET VILLAS & OTHERS AT PIANOS FRIDAYS IN JUNE
"Cabaret Night at Pianos" takes place every Friday in June at 8:30
pm at PIANOS BAR & GRILL (36 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ - 973-743-7208
- http://www.pianosbarandgrill.com/
) featuring vocalist Janet Villas and other professional singers,
with Bruce Phillips at the piano. Ms. Villas has performed at DON'T
TELL MAMA and THE BALLROOM in NYC and has performed at numerous charity
events. There is a $6 music charge and a 2-drink minimum.
SATURDAY - JUNE 7th
NEW YORK CITY: THE BEST IS YET TO COME WITH GEORGE ALINE
Crooner George Aline beings his exciting new show "The Best Is Yet
to Come" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd
Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/theater/schedule
) for one night only on Saturday, June 7th at 6:30 pm. Musical director
is Jerry Scott. Lina Koutrakos directs. There is a $15 cover plus
a $15 food/drink minimum. George's new CD will be available for purchase
after the show.
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SUNDAY - JUNE 8th
NEW YORK CITY: HOT MESS IN MANHATTAN MOVES DOWNTOWN
Hot Mess in Manhattan, the hour long, ever-changing cabaret that chronicles
the tribulations that make up mezzo soprano Cait Doyle's life moves
downtown to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC
- 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) on Sunday, June 9th at 9:30 pm. The show features music director
Vince Peterson and cellist/guitarist Dan Delaney as well as a "guest
mess" every month. It is billed as an evening of off-beat tales of
the city woven into pop, jazz, standards, and contemporary theatre
tunes that have inspired original songs by such esteemed songwriters
as Ryan Scott Oliver, Sharon Kenny, Drew Gasparini, Eli Bolin, and
this month's Julianne Wick Davis.The event is directed by Joe Barros.
This month will feature Michael Buchanan (Cry-Baby) and a new song
written for the Mess by Julianne Wick Davis, composer of 2008 NYMF
show Wood. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR JUNE 9th & BEYOND
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE
CABARET DIARY AT http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
MONDAY - JUNE 9th
NEW YORK CITY: LES PAUL'S 93RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ON JUNE 9th
On Monday, June 9th guitar legend Les Paul will celebrate his 93rd
birthday at his long time New York City home IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650
Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
). Les Paul is a living legend and an icon of the music world. He
was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, received multiple
Grammy Awards, pioneered the modern electric guitar and invented numerous
recording techniques. Les has influenced countless musicians and guitarists
and is hailed as "The Father Of The Electric Guitar". There is a $75
cover for this special event - and reservations are a must. Call for
minimum information.
NEW YORK CITY: MARTIN VIDNOVIC SINGS OF WHAT MATTERS
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) welcomes back Broadway's Martin Vidnovic and his new show "What
Matters To Me" on Mondays, June 9th, 16th 23rd & 30th at 7:00 pm.
Martin's Broadway credits include a Tony nomination as Tommy in BRIGADOON,
an L.A. Drama Critics Award for Jud in OKLAHOMA! during it's pre-Broadway
tour, a Drama Desk Award as Nick in Maltby and Shire's BABY, a Back
Stage Bistro award for A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING for its run at the
Rainbow And Stars cabaret, Antinuous in HOME SWEET HOMER, and Lun
Tha in THE KING AND I, both starring Yul Brynner, Sky Masterson in
Jerry Zak's award winning revival of GUYS AND DOLLS, Saul in Disney's
KING DAVID, and Jupiter/Amphitrion in Olympus ON MY MIND. Martin can
be heard as the voice of The King In the animated feature film of
THE KING AND I, now in CD and video release. There is a $30 cover
plus a $15 minimum.
SAN FRANCISCO: SHAYNEE - ONE NIGHT ONLY!
One of the rising stars performing jazz and standards today, MAC Award
Winning jazz vocalist Shaynee Rainbolt returns to San Francisco for
one night only on Monday, June 9th to perform at the RRAZZ ROOM at
THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189
- http://www.therrazzroom.com/
). For this one night, Shaynee will treat her San Francisco fans to
a sneak-peek of her latest recording project: Shaynee Rainbolt SINGS
Russ Garcia. In his 92 years, Russ Garcia has worked with everyone
from Mel Torme and Louis Armstrong to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn...and
now Shaynee Rainbolt. From jazz to blues and pop to broadway, Shaynee
always swings, weaving her eclectic musical sensibility into a night
of entertainment that never fails to deliver. Call for cover/minimum
information.
PENNSYLVANIA: NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE JUNE 9th
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE returns on June 9th (and every other Monday),
at 7:30 pm at the STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ -
609-397-1250 - http://www.bobegan.net/stockton-inn.html
). The show usually features 6 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area.
Performers for for scheduled for this showcase include Amy Raditz,
Meghan Melchick, Erica Rubine, Devyn Rush, Bruce McFarland & Sandy
Dancha, and more performers to be announced. Only $8 cover/$10 minimum.
Serving dinner, from 5:30 pm.
TUESDAY - JUNE 10th
SAN FRANCISCO: DIAHANN CARROLL TO STAR AT RRAZZ ROOM
Rrazz Productions presents the legendary actress and singing star,
Diahann Carroll at the RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street,
San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - http://www.therrazzroom.com/
) Tuesday through Sunday, June 10th through 15th. A consummate entertainer,
Diahann has appeared on the concert stage, in nightclubs, as a headliner
in Las Vegas, as well as on Broadway, in numerous films and TV productions.
Diahann Carroll is a Tony Award winner, an Emmy and Grammy nominee,
a Golden Globe winner and a Best Actress Oscar nominee. Performance
times are Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Sunday.
Tickets range from $50 - $60.
NEW YORK CITY: STARS OF CABARET & BROADWAY IN CFF BENEFIT
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
The 5th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Benefit "Evening Of Music"
will be presented on Tuesday, June 10th 8:00 pm at ST. PETER'S CHURCH
(619 Lexington Avenue, NYC - 212-935-2200 - http://www.saintpeters.org/
). The benefit is hosted by singer Janine Ullyette and includes performances
by an extraordinary line-up of talent that encompasses opera, folk,
jazz, comedy and musical theatre. Scheduled to perform are Michael
Beau, Rodne Brown, Roosevelt Andre Credit, Richard Cramer, Megan Friar,
Cheryl Martin, Scot Albertson and the Daryl Kojak Jazz Quintet, Jerry
Scott, David McFerrin, Michael Neal, Victoria M. Pereira, Linda Fennimore
and Peter Stan, John Walthausen, James Bassi, Ron Drotos, Billy Easterling,
Jim Fredericks, Thomas Schmidt, and Janine Ullyette. Special Guest
of the Benefit will be Broadway Performer/Actor Juan Betancur accompanied
by David Pellegrene. If you are unable to attend and would like to
make a donation to advance a cure for Cystic Fibrosis, please send
a check payable to the: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 205 East 42nd
Street, Suite 1821, New York , NY 10017 - Attn. Lori Near. Also, on
the check please, write in the memo section "Janine Ullyette". Suggested
donation is $20.
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 11th
NEW YORK CITY: JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS SHOW CELEBRATES THE TONYS
Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy celebrates the Tony Awards
with a special edition of her Multi MAC Award-winning variety show,
Jamie deRoy & friends on Wednesday, June 11th at 7:30 pm at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
). The evening will feature Charles Strouse, Loni Ackerman, KT Sullivan,
Josh Scheer, Tanya Holt and Amy Wolk. Barry Kleinbort is the director
of Jamie deRoy & friends. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-beverage minimum.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
NEW YORK CITY: VICKIE PHILLIPS ON A SINGER'S JOURNEY
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $8 OFF THE COVER ***
Broadway Bound Productions presents "A Singer's Journey", a two-act
cabaret musical with the songs of Brel, Weill and Aznavour ("If We
Only Have Love", "Yesterday When I Was Young", "Mack the Knife" "September
Song", "My Ship", "Marieke" and more) starring Vickie Phillips at
DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Wednesday, June 11th and Thursday, June 26th, both shows at 7:00
pm. The show is written and directed by Bob Ost. Music director is
Gerry Dieffenbach, with Carl Riehl on accordion. There is an $18 cover
plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
THURSDAY - JUNE 12th
NEW YORK CITY: "GRACE NOTES: A SINGERS' SOIREE" AT MAMA'S MONTHLY
GRACE NOTES - a Singers' Soiree, hosted by Grace Cosgrove, is held
monthly at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) with the next show scheduled for Thursday, June 12th at 6:30 pm.
Joining Grace are Eric Michael Gillett, Melanie Vaughan, Maureen Kelley
Stewart, Aaron Lee battle, Jessica Park and Grace Cosgrove. This is
an on-going lab for top-notch singers - a place for great singers
to perform, to try out new material, and to expand their audiences.
Each show also introduces a newcomer. With her background as a singer,
producer, music contractor, and currently, as an editor for a prime
time television show at a major network, Grace Cosgrove hopes to use
that experience to create an evening of top-drawer and tasteful entertainment
each month. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
NEW JERSEY: MARCUS SIMEONE SINGS "DARRIN, MATHIS & BENNETT"
Since his sensational cabaret debut in January 2000, Marcus Simeone
has emerged as one of the most celebrated singers to grace the stages
of Manhattan's nightclubs since Streisand took the town by storm.
Now he returns to LE DOME at THE MANOR (111 Prospect Avenue, West
Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360 - http://themanorrestaurant.com/cabaret.html
) on Thursday, June 12th with "Darrin, Mathis & Bennett" a tribute
to three of the most popular male vocalists of the past 50 years.
Winner of the 2003 Back Stage Bistro Award as Outstanding Vocalist,
the 2000 Cabaret Hotline Award, and back-to-back MAC (Manhattan Association
of Cabarets) Awards in 2004 and 2005, Marcus is universally regarded
for his heart-wrenching interpretations of lyrics, red-hot jazz sensibility,
and powerful pop flair. The Cabaret Soiree consists of a 4-course,
4-star dinner-and-show package, with dinner seatings at 6:00, 6:15,
and 6:30 pm. Cost for dinner and show is $74 plus tax and gratuity.
Wait-list "show only" seats may be available at $35 per person.
NEW YORK CITY: THE BOBS RETURN FOR TWO NIGHTS IN JUNE
Legendary, Grammy nominated vocal rock band THE BOBS return to THE
METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) for a two-night engagement, Thursday & Friday, June 12th & 13th
at 7:30 pm. As always, classics will be skewered, rules broken. The
Bobs have played everywhere from Lincoln Center to Los Angeles' Universal
Amphitheater to Berlin's Passionkirche. Known for their incredible
live shows and description-defying original material, the band will
feature selections from their new CD, Get Your Monkey Off My Dog on
this tour. The Bobs are also the subject of a new documentary, SIGN
MY SNARLING MOVIE: 25 YEARS OF THE BOBS, just released on DVD. There
is a $25 cover plus a $15 minimum.
AUSTRALIA: A LITTLE KNIGHT MUSIC AND OTHER MELODIC QUESTS!
Tyran Parke brings his show A LITTLE KNIGHT MUSIC to THE BUTTERFLY
CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/
) on Thursday & Friday, June 12th & 13th at 9:00 pm. In the show,
Tyran descends into fantasy and becomes convinced he is the knight
errant of cabaret. The self-styled Don Quixote (with musical maestro,
Nigel Ubrihien as his Sancho Panza) sets out in search of adventures
while battling the windmills of the mind. A talented story-teller,
Tyran tells of the chorus boy trying to be noticed, casual employment
as an exorcist's usher and singing for the maximum security inmates
at Riker's Island. Each quest is celebrated in story and song, culminating
in the quest to create the role of a lifetime; his award winning portrayal
of George Seurat in Sondheim's, "Sunday in the Park with George" in
Sydney. Call for cover/minimum information.
FRIDAY - JUNE 13th
NEW YORK CITY: THE CUBAN KID IS BACK IN CONCERT
Lucio Fernandez, nominated for a 2008 MAC Award in the category of
New York Male Debut for his performance in the show "The Cuban Kid
in concert", will return to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Fridays, June 13th, 20th, and 27th, all shows at 9:00 pm. Lucio
will be accompanied by his five piece band, performing Broadway tunes,
a few Latin standards as well as some of the poetry from his new CD.
The show centers around Lucio's life story of being born in Cuba,
his experiences growing up in "Jersey", and becoming a City Commissioner.
The show is written by Gerard Karabin and Lucio Fernandez, musical
arrangements by Mark Goodman, directed by Megan Fernandez, with musical
direction by Robert Webb. There is a $10 Cover plus a 2 Drink Minimum.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
SAN FRANCISCO AREA: NANCY TIERNEY & THE BOYS AT UPPER FOURTH
Jazz/pop singer Nancy Tierney and her "Boys" (John Simon, pianist,
and Daniel Fabricant, bass), will perform at UPPER FOURTH (96 Old
Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, CA - 707-573-0522 - http://www.upperfourth.com/
) on Friday, June 13th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Nancy & The Boys play
original jazz arrangements of some of the greatest songs ever written
from the 30s through the 90s. Songs by Cole Porter, George Gershwin,
and Jerome Kern are featured alongside more contemporary songwriters
like Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Lennon and McCartney and George Michael.
There is no cover charge.
SATURDAY - JUNE 14th
NEW YORK CITY: MACDONALD RETURNS WITH MAC AWARD WINNING SHOW
In her 2008 MAC Award-winning show "Come Back To Me," to be presented
at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Saturdays, June 14th, 21st & 28th, Jeanne MacDonald brings to
the stage a glowing celebration of Miss Peggy Lee, proving herself
an artist with both the sensibility and sensitivity to convey the
essence of this legend, weaving her spell with finesse. Jeanne is
joined by multi-award winning arranger, songwriter and musical director
Rick Jensen, Latin Grammy nominated percussionist Mayra Casales and
internationally acclaimed bassist Jennifer Vincent. MacDonald has
earned extensive recognition for her performances both in and out
of New York City. She was the 2008 MAC Award Winner for Female Vocalist
and 2008 NY Nightlife Finalist, both of which she previously received
in 2004. She has earned both the BACK STAGE Bistro and the MAC Hanson
Awards, and while performing on the stage at Jazz at Lincoln Center
in 2005, Jeanne was presented with the coveted Julie Wilson Award
for excellence in cabaret. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink
minimum.
NEW YORK CITY: NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING JUNE 14th
*** CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT ***
The New York Sheet Music Society, now in its 22nd season meets the
second Saturday afternoon of each month from October through June.
The next and final meeting of the season will be on Saturday, June
14th at LOCAL 802 MUSICIANS' HALL (322 West 48th Street, NYC). There
is a Flea Market starting at 12:30 pm (a great place to find music,
tapes, CD's etc. at bargain prices} followed by a program from 1:45
to 3:30 pm. Featured are Sheila Weiler and Barry Levitt on the great
singer, Sylvia Syms. Directed by Linda Amiel Burns. You can now register
and join the NYSMS on line at http://www.NYSMS.org/
. Membership is $50, and includes free admission to all 9 programs
(non-member fee is $10 per meeting) plus a monthly newsletter.
NEW YORK CITY: SIGALI HAMBERGER AT THE BEECHMAN
Sigali Hamberger returns to the cabaret stage with her latest act,
HERE I GO AGAIN, which she will be performing on Saturday, June 14th
at 9:00 pm and Thursday, June 19th at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/
). David Shenton serves as musical director and arranger, Mark Wade
plays bass. Directed by Barbara Fasano, the show includes many popular
jazz and American songbook standards. There is a $12 cover plus a
$15 minimum.
SAN FRANCISCO: JACK POLLARD WITH KING COSBY GROUP
Vocalist Jack Pollard will be appearing at OCTAVIA LOUNGE (1772 Market
Street, SF - 415-863-3516 - http://www.octavialounge.com/
) on June 14th with "The King Cosby Group". Jack will be performing
tunes from his show titled "Unforgettable", which celebrates the music
of Nat KIng Cole, Johnny Hartman and Lou Rawls, as well as American
Songbook favorites and R&B from the 60s, and 70s. Jack is joined by
Max Perkoff on Piano, Fred Randolph on Bass, John Christenson on Trumpet
& Flugel horn and Brett King Cosby on Drums. Call for showtime and
cover/minimum information.
MONDAY - JUNE 16th
NEW YORK CITY: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN WITH HOW 'BOUT THEM APPLES?!
Catch a first viewing of Gretchen Reinhagen's brand new show, "How
'Bout Them Apples?!" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC
- 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Wednesday, June 18th; Tuesday, June 24th; and Monday, June 30th
- all shows at 7:00 pm. The show is directed by Barry Kleinbort with
Musical Director David Gaines. It simply is a musical look at those
pesky little things that annoy us, amuse us, or simply make us say
"how 'bout them apples!" There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
*** SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
NEW YORK CITY: THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1979 AT THE TOWN HALL
*** FEATURED FESTIVAL EVENT ***
THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) is pleased to present the final production of its 2007-2008 Broadway
by the Year series with Broadway by the Year 1979 on Monday, June
16th at 8:00 pm. Broadway By The Year is created, written and hosted
by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, now in it's 8th season. After the
first three sold-out concerts, Broadway by the Year continues its
year of unparalleled entertainment with this last show of the season.
Broadway by the Year 1979 is directed by Emily Skinner and choreographed
by Noah Racey, who both star in the show. Terri Klausner and Jeff
McCarthy also share the bill, in addition to many other stars that
are soon to be announced.
CHICAGO: MUSICAL MONDAYS AT THE DRURY LANE WATER TOWER PLACE
*** CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT ***
Drury Lane and CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
) present Musical Mondays at the DRURY LANE WATER TOWER PLACE (175
East Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL - 312-642-2000 - http://www.drurylanewatertower.com/
) for three Mondays, "Showcasing the Best of Chicago Cabaret." The
NEXT performance is on Monday, June 16th at 7:30 pm, "Those Were the
Days: The Heyday of Chicago Nightlife" featuring Audrey Morris' tribute
to Oscar Peterson. All about the great Chicago Clubs of yesteryear:
London House, Mr. Kelly's, Gold Star Sardine Bar, Punchinello's and
more. Mark Burnell is musical director, Anne Burnell is director,
Chicago Tribune/WGN's Rick Kogan is host with Ava Logan, Bob Solone,
Jeanne Lambert, Spider Saloff, Ester Hana and Amy Cole. Tickets are
$25.Final show is scheduled for July 14th.
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS CHECK OUT THE CABARET DIARY
AT http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
ABOUT CABARET NEWS IN THE NEWSLETTER AND ON THE WEBSITE
How do you get an item posted in the CABARET NEWS section of the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website, in the DATEBOOK/DIARY and in the twice-weekly
newsletter? Just e-mail a press release of at least four or five 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 complete information - and do not merely e-mail a copy
of your flier or a reference to a website. 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 - or use the
items asked for as a guide to the information I need. Just send in
your press release or listings request in simple txt format if possible,
and send any photos as attachments, not imbedded within the e-mail.
The more information the better.
Because of the large number of items received, we
can only use news of event just once, so we try not to get too far
ahead in the news. There are a few exceptions to the "just once"
rule: If the event is advertised on the website it will be repeated
in every issue of the newsletter; If the event offers a discount
to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE it will be included in each
MID-WEEK issue of the newsletter; Major benefits where ALL proceeds
are given to the charity named will be mentioned in every issue
as well as major cabaret events like cabaret festivals and galas;
We also include at least once each week those regular (monthly,
weekly, etc.) events with guests who change each performance, like
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX, BOB EGAN'S MONDAY SHOWCASE and the like.
HERE & THERE
GOING - GOING - ALMOST GONE! Only 11 tickets remain to be sold (as
of 11:00 am today) for our 18th BIRTHDAY PARTY at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
to be held on Wednesday, July 9th starting a 7:00 pm. We will probably
be SOLD OUT before Sunday. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON THE DAY OF THE
SHOW - you must have a paid ticket to attend the show (no comps).
All tickets sold this year include a 2008-2009 membership - SILVER
MEMBER/TICKET combo is $30 and GOLD MEMBER/TICKET combo is $85 - which
means that the actual cost of the ticket is $10. Please remember,
there is a $15 food/drink minimum at THE BEECHMAN. For more information,
see this link: http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsCABHT080709Bday18a.shtml
Just in case you are confused, last year we sold
combo SILVER tickets for $40 and regular tickets for $35. This year
combo SILVER tickets are just $30 - $10 less than last year, and
$5 less than last years non-membership ticket. We are not selling
any regular non-membership tickets this year. GOLD combo tickets
cost $85 (last year they cost $95). This reduced ticket price is
made possible because of the generous arrangements offered by Phil
Bond and Kenny Bell at THE BEECHMAN.
THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 18th BIRTHDAY PARTY is
sponsored in part by 2008-MAC AWARD winner Suzanne Carricco (http://www.suzannecarrico.com/
), Raissa Katona Bennett (http://www.raissa.info/
), MIRANDA MUSIC (http://www.mirandamusic.com/ ), Sandi Durell (http://www.timelessdivas.com/
), Joyce Moody (http://www.joycemoody.com/
), Eric Michael Gillett (http://www.ericmichaelgillett.com/
) and Joanna Mosca (http://www.joannamosca.com/
) plus 2 additional anonymous sponsors.
It's NYCs worst kept secret: THE AFTER PARTY at the LAURIE BEECHMAN
on Friday nights starting around 10:30 pm and lasting until sometime
near 4:00 pm. Co-Hosted by Brandon Cutrell & Alysha Umphress, the
evening is a rocking, rollicking and rip-roaring "anything goes" party
that has only three rules: showtunes, showtunes and showtunes. Week
after week the cabaret room gets jammed to the walls with musical
theater and cabaret performers and fans - including everyone from
TONY and MAC winners to "new kids just off the bus." Brandon keeps
the bold, buff and beautiful kids in the crowd cheering with free
shots (names drawn from a bucket), skillful patter (at times a bit
bawdy) and songs by performers from the audience and the very talented
staff - including cabaret favorite Lisa Asher. Professor Ray Felman
is at the piano adding a bit of whimsy and musical humor to the evening's
fun. My friend Daniel and I drop by a few times a month and I am always
amazed at the many musical theater stars that drop by - and perform!
There is no cover and a minimum is only enforced when all the tables
get filled (usually by around 11:15 pm) - but with the BEECHMAN'S
fantastic late-night menu and hearty drinks, the only thing you have
to worry about is maxing out your credit card! I'll probably be back
this Friday night with Daniel and a new pal of ours, Arialis (none
of us can sing very well, but Arialis is quite a dancer).
I learned a great lesson from a talented (but fairly new) performer
the other night. The lesson: pauses are just as important as the written
lyrics when performing a song. Suzanne Carrico proved that to me in
her new show "The Friendliest Thing" at the METROPOLITAN ROOM on Monday
night. With the increasingly amazing Tedd Firth at the piano (providing
some spectacular arrangements) and old reliable Steve Doyle on bass,
Suzanne proved again why she fully deserved the 2008 MAC Award for
female debut. The songs were from a new point of view when compared
to her previous show - seductive and provocative songs, almost the
"dark side" of the cabaret songbook. Some truly incredible and unexpected
song pairings gave the performance an attention-keeping spin.
"Do It Again" (Gershwin/DeSylva) never sounded so
sexy - you can skip the Viagra after hearing Suzanne perform this
one. A triplet of songs from Harold Arlen ("Dissertation on the
State of Bliss" [Gershwin] "I Had Myself a True Love" [Mercer] "Hooray
for Love" [Robin]) near the end of the show almost sounded like
a romantic film score - such beauty, such class! Only thing missing
was the violins! Director Mary Cleere Haran's touches were evident
throughout. Ms. Carrico (some day I will pronounce her name correctly
- some day) is just beginning in the cabaret world, and yet she
shows a poise and confidence that even some longtime cabaret icons
have yet to achieve! Impeccable phrasing, lovely vocals, physical
beauty, inspired song choices and nearly perfect timing all came
together to make this performance (and this performer) a true delight.
I think I just might "do it again."
Sad news as THE BRADSTAN COUNTRY HOTEL in White Lake, NY (http://www.bradstancountryhotel.com/
) and its famed Nancy LaMott room begins its final season on June
22nd. There is an amazing lineup of performers scheduled for Sunday
evenings through October 12th including such stars as Christine Andreas,
Liz Callaway, Natalie Gamsu, Barbara Brussell, Tom Andersen, KT Sullivan,
Jeanne MacDonald and more - check out the website for the full listing.
A new room - in a favorite haunt - opened quietly last weekend. It
is the DON'T TELL MAMA LOUNGE, with its own entrance, comfortable
seating, plus a full-service bar. Official opening is set for Sunday,
June 15th - the night of the annual TONY awards, and MAMA'S has a
great party planned - details coming soon.
I forgot to include in the last issue's item about John Hoglund's
Nancy LaMott tribute benefit a big thank you from John for all the
many cards, e-mails and phone messages he received after his recent
hospitalization. He tells me that when he returned home his answering
machine was filled to capacity and that he is still answering some
of the hundreds of e-mails he received. The episode wasn't all bad
- John lost nearly 30 pounds. He lives a block over from me, and I
ran into him on the street yesterday and he really looks great!
If you want to have a fun Thursday night, head over to UNCLE CHARLIE'S
around 8:00 pm and treat yourself to David Pellegrene's "Cabaret Fever"
- a 45-minute musical treat performed by a different cabaret newcomer
each week, with David providing accompaniment - and encouragement.
I was there last Thursday and once again heard the delightful young
lad who stopped the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
show at THE MUSIC BOX ROOM - German Rodriguez. German puts so much
heart into whatever he sings, and his vocals are truly lovely, almost
angelic. This is not a "formal" cabaret show setting, and that's what
makes these weekly events so enjoyable and popular. The room is comfy
(it will be extended this summer to hold a larger audience), the service
is swift and efficient, and the whole experience is like going to
a gathering of friends in someone's living room. Comments, quips and
kidding are all part of the shows here. No cover, no minimum, and
David is the most pleasant of hosts. And after the show there is open
mic until dawn (or at least well past midnight).
Having a show or cabaret event? Is your show listed on the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website and/or the newsletter? There is no charge for
your show to be listed - you don't even have to be a member! Remember,
unseen and untold means unsold. You don't even need a press agent
to prepare your press release - just go to http://www.svhamstra.com/PressRelease1.shtml
and fill out the information as completely as possible
I'm going to "stick my neck out" on this one: Is the "Great American
Songbook" racist? Is cabaret for WASPS only? If you have a comment
or thought on this, drop me a line - I truly would like to receive
as many opinions on this as I can. Any comments I might report here
will remain anonymous. I might even set up a time and place in the
near future where we can discuss this.
SPECIAL TO ALL WHO ORDERED TICKETS TO THE BIRTHDAY PARTY: Your reservation
is not confirmed until payment is received, and since we are nearly
sold out, please let me know if you still want the tickets you ordered
but have not paid for - there are actually over 20 ticket orders unpaid
- so I can release them for sale. Tickets not paid for by June 16th
will be considered cancelled - I will notify you first, of course.
Important: if you did not receive a PayPal invoice when you ordered
your tickets, notify me at once - I had a day or two when my DSL line
failed during PayPal invoice processing and while the indication here
was that an invoice was sent, two ticket purchasers reported they
never got an invoice.
If you can't attend our 18th BIRTHDAY SHOW on July 9th, (or if you
have a show or CD to promote, or want to send congratulations on the
birthday or to our award winners) you can support the event by purchasing
an ad in the program booklet (costs start at just $20). Just go to
http://www.svhamstra.com/thankyou1prog.shtml
and fill in the size ad you wish to purchase and I will send you a
PayPal invoice (we prefer PayPal - the safest way to transmit money
via the internet). Deadline for ads is June 24th.
Once again I tried to cover all the new cabaret related news items
in the listing section above - items from previous newsletters can
be found in the DIARY/DATEBOOK section on the website at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
. If your news item has not yet appeared it could be because we haven't
reached your "performance week yet" - we try to write of events taking
place in the next 3 weeks or so - we fell just a little behind today
because there is simply so much news we can cover in one issue. Items
only appear once in the newsletter (unless it is a regular event featuring
different performers each week, a banner advertiser, a benefit, or
offers a CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE discount).
Time to close off another issue, catch a quick nap, and then finish
a huge project that I have been working on - and then some cabaret:
two in a row at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM - Jeff Harnar at 7:30 pm and
Julie Reyburn at 10:00 pm.
And that is just about the way it was.
Until Monday, then.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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