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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #080601 - Monday,
June 2, 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
read it here first!
These newsletters are a FREE service to promote the art and artists
of cabaret. You need not be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to
be a subscriber (but it would be nice). 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.
ALL 2007-2008 MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRE ON JULY 5th - RENEW TODAY
Don't miss a minute of benefits - including that free page promoting
your CDs, discounts on cabaret events & offerings, participation in
MEMBERS' CHOICE events, listing & links on our membership and performer
pages, discounts and rebates for banner ads plus regular MEMBERS'
ONLY updates, announcements and offers.
2008-2009 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE memberships, good
through July 5, 2009, are 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 should renew now). SILVER memberships
still are just $20 - GOLD memberships remain at $75. And you can
upgrade at any time for full credit! 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!
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
ALL 2007-2008 MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRE ON JULY 5th - RENEW TODAY
18th BIRTHDAY SHOW JULY 9th NEARLY SOLD OUT
*** CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SPECIAL EVENT ***
4-for-3 HOME-PAGE SIDE-BAR AD SALE - LAST CHANCE THIS WEEK
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: HAPPY HOUR WITH DAVID PELLEGRENE
NEW YORK CITY: SUZANNE CARRICO RETURNS WITH NEW SHOW
CHICAGO: KT SULLIVAN CELEBRATES BROADWAY IN ONE WOMAN SHOW
NEW YORK CITY: I LOVE YOU, NAVARRO, AT THE BEECHMAN
PENNSYLVANIA: NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE JUNE 2nd
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 ***
JAZZ VOCALISTS JAM SESSION IN HOLLYWOOD MONDAY JUNE 2nd
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: WHITE, HICKS & RITZEL UPSTAIRS AT STONEWALL
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: BROADWAY BABY BISTRO - NYC'S HOTTEST CLUB
NEW YORK CITY: METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET
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: HAPPY HOUR WITH DAVID PELLEGRENE
NEW YORK CITY: ANY WEDNESDAY CD SHOW WITH SHEENA BEN-DAVID
CHICAGO: PAUL MARINARO TRIO NOW EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: JENNIFER WREN'S BIG NIGHT CONTINUES
*** 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: DAVID PELLEGRENE'S CABARET FEVER THURSDAYS
NEW YORK CITY: JULIE REYBURN LIVE AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
NEW YORK CITY: SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX WITH GUEST TBA
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
ST. LOUIS: ERIN BODE COMES STANDARD AT THE CABARET AT SAVOR
LOS ANGELES: IRENE IS BACK ON THURSDAYS AT SIX AT ELEVEN
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: DAVID PELLEGRENE'S AT UNCLUE CHARLIE'S
NEW YORK CITY: SPECIAL GUEST CAROL HALL JOINS JULIE GOLD
AUSTRALIA: McBROOM & LUFT AT 2008 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL
*** FEATURED FESTIVAL EVENT ***
NEW JERSEY: JANET VILLAS & OTHERS AT PIANOS FRIDAYS IN JUNE
ST. LOUIS: UVEE HAYES RETURNS BY POPULAR DEMAND!
NEW YORK CITY: METROJAM CABARET/JAZZ OPEN MIC SET FOR JUNE 6th
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: THE BEST IS YET TO COME WITH GEORGE ALINE
NEW YORK CITY: POOLE PARTY IN 10th YEAR WITH STAND-UP STARS
*** HOTLINE MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER
NEW YORK CITY: NEW FACES FEATURED SUNDAYS AT THE MUSIC BOX
CHICAGO: PARISIAN CABARET AT UNCOMMON GROUND JUNE 8th
NEW YORK CITY: RAKESH SATYAL IN TRIBUTE TO JONI MITCHELL'S BLUE
NEW YORK CITY: LES PAUL'S 93RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ON JUNE 9th
NEW YORK CITY: STARS OF CABARET & BROADWAY IN CFF BENEFIT
*** FEATURED BENEFIT EVENT ***
CHICAGO: PETRI SINGS OF BERLIN TO BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD
NEW YORK CITY: JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS SHOW CELEBRATES THE TONYS
NEW YORK CITY: "GRACE NOTES: A SINGERS' SOIREE" AT MAMA'S MONTHLY
NEW JERSEY: MARCUS SIMEONE SINGS "DARRIN, MATHIS & BENNETT"
NEW YORK CITY: THE CUBAN KID IS BACK IN CONCERT
NEW YORK CITY: TINA'S GOTTA SING AT THE DUPLEX
NEW YORK CITY: HOLE-O-MATIC RIDES AGAIN AT THE DUPLEX
*** HOTLINE MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER
NEW YORK CITY: MACDONALD RETURNS WITH MAC AWARD WINNING SHOW
NEW YORK CITY: NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING JUNE 14th
*** CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT ***
NEW JERSEY: HELLO, DOLLY! IN ASBURY PARK WITH RICHARD SKIPPER
ST. LOUIS: SHERRY DRAKE SALUTES THE "GIRL" SINGERS OF THE 50S
SAN FRANCISCO: ELLEN ROBINSON AT ANNA'S WITH FABULOUS BAND
AUSTRALIA: CAROLINE NIN CELEBRATES BUTTERFLY CLUB'S NINTH
NEW YORK CITY: THE BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1979 AT THE TOWN HALL
*** FEATURED FESTIVAL EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: D.C. ANDERSON IN ONLY 2008 NYC APPEARANCE
NEW YORK CITY: NANCY STEARNS WITH NEW SHOW AT MAMA'S
CHICAGO: MUSICAL MONDAYS AT THE DRURY LANE WATER TOWER PLACE
*** CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT ***
NEW YORK CITY: BLACKHURST & STRITCH IN CD RELEASE CONCERT
SAN FRANCISCO: SPENCER DAY RETURNS TO THE RAZZ ROOM
NEW YORK CITY: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN WITH HOW 'BOUT THEM APPLES?!
NEW YORK CITY: WINTHER AND GRIGSBY WITH NEW LOVE SONGS
BOSTON: SOPHIA BILIDES SINGS (OUR) HEART'S DESIRE
AUSTRALIA: DR MANDI'S 9 EASY STEPS TO ROMANTIC BLISS!
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
18th BIRTHDAY SHOW JULY 9th NEARLY SOLD OUT
*** CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SPECIAL EVENT ***
Tickets for our 18th Birthday Party on Wednesday, July 9th at THE
LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER are nearly sold out. The show features 2008-MAC
AWARD winner Phil Bond, Edd Clark, Hector Coris, Cynthia Crane, 2008-MAC
AWARD winner John De Marco, Teresa Fischer, 2008-MAC AWARD winner
Eric Michael Gillett, David Gurland, Annie Hughes, 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.
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/
), Joanna Mosca (http://www.joannamosca.com/
) and Chelsea Hudgens (http://www.chelseasdesktop.com/
) plus 2 additional anonymous sponsors.
4-for-3 HOME-PAGE SIDE-BAR AD SALE - LAST CHANCE THIS WEEK
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.
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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
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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 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: HAPPY HOUR WITH DAVID PELLEGRENE
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 ***
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.
*** SUPER SIDEBAR 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.)
NEW YORK CITY: I LOVE YOU, NAVARRO, AT THE BEECHMAN
Award-winning, up-and-coming composer J. Oconer Navarro will present
a one-night only event at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER
(407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/
) on Monday, June 2nd at 9:30 pm. He will be joined by Charlie Brady
(South Pacific), Kenita R. Miller (Xanadu), Megan McGinnis (Les Miserables)
and Ross Williams (Lord of the Rings) and members of the cast of the
Lortel and Outer Critics Circle award-winning show Adding Machine:
Adinah Alexander, Cyrilla Baer, Randy Blair, Niffer Clarke, Ariela
Morgenstern, and Drama Desk & Lortel nominee Amy Warren. Together
they will sing his moving, witty and heartfelt songbook. The evening
is directed and choreographed by Jessica Redish (Adding Machine).
There is a $7 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
PENNSYLVANIA: NEXT BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE JUNE 2nd
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE returns on June 2nd (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 Tyler Bellinger,
Keith Nielson, Patti Leone, Devyn Rush, Devon Neubauer, AJ Tyndale,
Vocal Group SPARE PARTS, Sarah Gafgen and special guest Andy Prescott,
and more performers to be announced. Only $8 cover/$10 minimum. Serving
dinner, from 5:30 pm.
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.
JAZZ VOCALISTS JAM SESSION IN HOLLYWOOD MONDAY JUNE 2nd
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
Shirlee Kong's Monthly Jazz Vocalists Jam Session at the HOLLYWOOD
STUDIO BAR & GRILL (6122 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-9917
- http://www.hstudiobarandgrill.com/
) will take place on Monday, June 2nd from 7:30 pm. to 10:30 pm featuring
the great jazz vocalist Jimmy Spencer and the Karen Hernandez trio.
All jazz vocalists and musicians are invited to drop by, and Shirlee
will attempt to give an opportunity to each to perform. Please bring
your sheet music in your key. Other musicians are welcomed to sit
in. There is a $5 cover plus 2 drink minimum or dinner order. Call
for reservations if you plan on having dinner.
NEW YORK CITY: WHITE, HICKS & RITZEL UPSTAIRS AT STONEWALL *** CABARET
OPEN MIC EVENT ***
STONEWALL INN (53 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-488-2705 - http://www.thestonewallinn.net/
) has added another night to its open-mic schedule for UPSTAIRS AT
STONEWALL, and tonight and every monday night you can drop in from
9:00 pm to 3:30 am and catch Teri White, Kimlee Hicks with Ricky Ritzel
at the piano. The piano bar is accessible through the main bar room.
No cover charge.
BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE NYC'S HOTTEST CLUB
NYC's newest cabaret venue is located at the renowned BROADWAY COMEDY
CLUB in theater district under the banner of BROADWAY BABY BISTRO
& PIANO LOUNGE (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
). For full schedule and more information, see http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS TOPS IN CABARET THIS WEEK
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) 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. Booking manager Lennie Watts brings the best
as well as the newest in cabaret entertainment to this new venue.
See http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
for complete schedule of events.
*** BANNER ADVERTISER ***
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: HAPPY HOUR WITH DAVID PELLEGRENE
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 ***
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.
The exciting young Bistro Award-winning singer, joined by her pianist
brother Adam, shares her love of both American and European standards
as we go for a ride On a Carousel. 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.
NEW YORK CITY: JENNIFER WREN'S BIG NIGHT CONTINUES
*** CABARET OPEN MIC EVENT ***
A delicious open mic gathering for the musical community hosted by
Jennifer Wren and featuring the musical genius of Bill Zeffiro continues
on Wednesday, June 4th at 7:00 pm at BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO
LOUNGE (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
). This weeks featured composer TBA. This groundbreaking performance
series will unite new and established composers and up-and-coming
performers in an intimate and relaxed setting. Incorporated into the
open mic format, these artists will share their work and talk about
the process of writing the theatre and cabaret music of today. If
you have a song you want to try out, a show to promote, here is new
newest hot-spot to visit. All musicians of all types and styles welcome.
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: DAVID PELLEGRENE'S CABARET FEVER THURSDAYS
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.
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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, 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.
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NEW YORK CITY: SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX WITH GUEST TBA
*** 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 TBA. 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/
.
ST. LOUIS: ERIN BODE COMES STANDARD AT THE CABARET AT SAVOR
Erin Bode brings her sweet and serene interpretations of jazz standards
to CABARET AT SAVOR (4356 Lindell, St. Louis, MO - 314-531-0220 -
http://www.Savor-stl.com/
) on Thursday, June 5th at 8:30 pm with her show Comes Standard. Erin
tours regularly out of town and recently performed at Blues Alley
in Washington, DC, Zanzibar Blue in Philadelphia, and at Sweet Rhythm
in New York, and in tours of Italy and South Africa. She has opened
for Mary Wilson of the Supremes; for Michael Buble at The Pageant;
for Jamie Cullum at the Sheldon, and sung with Garrison Keillor on
A Prairie Home Companion at the Fox. There is a $17.50 cover.
LOS ANGELES: IRENE IS BACK ON THURSDAYS AT SIX AT ELEVEN
Thursday night, June 5th, is the premier night of Irene Soderberg
bringing her unique brand of music - standards, swing, blues, and
jazz to ELEVEN RESTAURANT & NIGHTCLUB (8811 Santa Monica Boulevard,
West Hollywood, CA - 310-855-0800 - http://www.eleven.la/
) - just in time for PRIDE MONTH. Irene will be here every Thursday
from 6:00 to 9:00 pm - stop by for dinner or cocktails (or both) and
LA's Queen of Cabaret. For opening night on the 5th there will be
raffles, free CDs and gift bags galore. Call for cover/minimum information.
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.
FRIDAY - JUNE 6th
NEW YORK CITY: DAVID PELLEGRENE'S AT UNCLUE CHARLIE'S
Piano bar host, vocalist and recording artist David Pellegrene hosts
open-mic piano-bar until whenever at UNCLE CHARLIE'S (139 East 45th
Street 2nd Floor, NYC - 212-661-9097 - http://www.unclecharliesnyc.com/
) on Fridays & Saturdays with open-mic piano bar starting around 9:00
pm. There is never a cover charge - just plenty of fun and song.
*** SUPER SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER ***
NEW YORK CITY: SPECIAL GUEST CAROL HALL JOINS JULIE GOLD
Award-winning songwriter Carol Hall will join award-winning songwriter
Julie Gold as her Special Guest Artist on stage at THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) in Judy's monthly show on Friday, June 6th at 7:00 pm. The show
will also feature backup singers Emily Bindiger and Margaret "Madge"
Dorn. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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 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.
ST. LOUIS: UVEE HAYES RETURNS BY POPULAR DEMAND!
After a triumphant, sold out weekend, Uvee Hayes comes back by popular
demand to CABARET AT SAVOR (4356 Lindell, St. Louis, MO - 314-531-0220
- http://www.Savor-stl.com/
) on Friday, June 6 at 8:30 pm. This R&B artist is a cabaret natural.
Uvee tells performs with humor, generosity and a gentle heart, and
holds it all together with some great standards. There is a $17.50
cover.
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.
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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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 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, June 7th at 8:30 pm, the show will celebrate
The Big Apple Stand Up Comedy Boot Camp Reunion. Featured performers
are Nadine O'Brien, Rachel Axelrod, Mike Jaros, Bev Reese, Evan Morgenstern,
Jeffrey Johns, Jason Rowland, Brian Fuqua, Linda San Lucas, Emmy Rivera
and Multi Mac and Bistro Award Winner Sidney Meyer! Hosted By Darlene
Violette from NBC's "30 Rock"! Still just a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum
each show. $10 cover each show for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SUNDAY - JUNE 8th
NEW YORK CITY: NEW FACES FEATURED SUNDAYS AT THE MUSIC BOX
"David Pellegrene Presents: The New Faces of Cabaret" continues AT
THE MUSIC BOX at BROADWAY BABY BISTRO & PIANO LOUNGE (318 West 53rd
Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/
) On Sunday afternoons. Each week, several totally awesome singers
rock the rafters in this fun-filled show, starting around 5:00 pm.
This Sunday, David's show will feature more young, up-and-coming performers.
$15 cover - $15 food/drink minimum featuring THE MUSIC BOX's eclectic
menu choices including Nathan's Hot Dogs, White Castle burgers and
Junior's Cheese Cake!
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CHICAGO: PARISIAN CABARET AT UNCOMMON GROUND JUNE 8th
UNCOMMON GROUND (1401 West Devon Street, Chicago, IL - 773-465-9801
- http://www.uncommonground.com/
) will continue its Uncommon Cabaret Parisien, a "Second Sunday of
the Month" French dinner-cabaret series, at its second location, on
Sunday, June 8th. Host of the monthly cabaret, Claudia Hommel, in
association with members of the Chicago Cabaret Professionals, presents
KT McCammond's "Eartha Kitt in Paris". Ms. McCammond, recipient of
the Chicago After Dark Award for Outstanding Cabaret Artist and Bob
Moreen at the piano revisit her hit show "KT Sings Kitt" with a special
look at Kitt's days in Paris and the French songs she made her own,
including "C'est Si Bon", "The Heel" and "Under the Bridges of Paris".
First seating will be at 6:30 pm with show-time at 8:00 pm. Prix fixe
dinner and show is $45 per person. A second seating is possible at
9:00 pm, and will offer drinks and lighter fare with a $10 suggested
donation to the artists.
NEW YORK CITY: RAKESH SATYAL IN TRIBUTE TO JONI MITCHELL'S BLUE
Rakesh Satyal will pay tribute to Joni Mitchell's album BLUE at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Sunday, June 8th at 7:00 pm. He is joined by Jesse Elder on piano.
The album will be presented in its entirety from "A Lonely Road" to
"Those Dark Cafe Days". There is a $10 cover charge and a two-drink
minimum.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR JUNE 9th THROUGH 15th
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.
TUESDAY - JUNE 10th
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.
CHICAGO: PETRI SINGS OF BERLIN TO BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD
Suzy Petri and Bob Moreen, along with Jim Cox on bass & Dez Desormeaux
on sax present "Berlin to Broadway to Hollywood - An Evening of Brecht,
Weill & Dietrich" at KATERINA'S CLUB (1920 West Irving Park Road,
Chicago, IL - 773-348-7592 - http://www.katerinas.com/
) on Tuesday, June 10th with sets from 8:00 to 11:30 pm. $10 cover.
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/
). Joining Jamie will be Tony Award-winners Len Cariou, Debbie Gravitte
and three-time Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse; Tony nominated
actress Stephanie D'Abruzzo; Broadway veteran Loni Ackerman, MAC Award-winning
KT Sullivan with jazz pianist Jon Weber and cabaret performers Tanya
Holt, Josh Scheer and MAC Award-winning Amy Wolk. Award-winning director
Barry Kleinbort will direct and Lanny Meyers will serve as musical
director. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-beverage minimum.
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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.
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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.
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.
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NEW YORK CITY: TINA'S GOTTA SING AT THE DUPLEX
Tina Jensen brings her show "I've Gotta Sing!" to THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) on Fridays, June 13th & 20th at 7:00 pm. She is joined by Alex Gonzalez
on backup and musical director Zachary Ryan. The show is an eclectic
mixture of powerhouse songs combined with humorous and heartfelt characters
from Jensen's Minnesota upbringing. It includes songs ranging from
Queen's "Somebody to Love" to classics like "Moon River". There is
a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
SATURDAY - JUNE 14th
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. 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.
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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.
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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 JERSEY: HELLO, DOLLY! IN ASBURY PARK WITH RICHARD SKIPPER
Richard Skipper will star as Carol Channing as Dolly Levi in HELLO,
DOLLY! on Saturday, June 14th at 8:00 pm at THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE
(1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ - 732-455-3059 - http://www.ReVisionTheatre.org/
). The show is directed by Thomas Morrissey and choreographed by Connor
Gallagher. The cast will include Broadway performers and local talent.
This performance will benefit ReVision Theatre's summer mainstage
musical (which will be announced at the event). Tickets for Premium
Seats are priced at $50. $25 & $15 seats are also available.
ST. LOUIS: SHERRY DRAKE SALUTES THE "GIRL" SINGERS OF THE 50S
St. Louis native Sherry Drake pays tribute to some of the great "girl"
singers of the 1950s: Doris Day, Peggy Lee and Julie London in her
show at CABARET AT SAVOR (4356 Lindell, St. Louis, MO - 314-531-0220
- http://www.Savor-stl.com/
) on Saturday, June 14th at 8:30 pm. Sherry's worked on the local
St. Louis jazz scene for years, and she is blessed with an impeccable
sense of rhythm and energetic stage presence. There is a $17.50 cover.
SAN FRANCISCO: ELLEN ROBINSON AT ANNA'S WITH FABULOUS BAND
Ellen Robinson brings her sizzling jazz vocals to ANNA'S JAZZ ISLAND
(2120 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA - 510-841-5299 - http://www.annasjazzisland.com/
) on Saturday, June 14th from 8:00 to 11:30 pm. She is joined by Murray
Low on piano, John Schifflett on bass, Bud Spangler on drums and featuring
Kristen Strom on sax. There is a $15 cover - reservations highly recommended.
AUSTRALIA: CAROLINE NIN CELEBRATES BUTTERFLY CLUB'S NINTH
Melbourne's iconic THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne,
VIC - 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/
) will celebrate its ninth birthday with a one-night only performance
by France's top cabaret performer, the extraordinary Caroline Nin
on Saturday, June 14th with her show "Hymne a Piaf" at 8:30 & 10:00
pm. Caroline Nin is coming directly from headlining at the Lido in
Paris. This will be her only Melbourne performance before touring
New Zealand followed by a season at the Sydney Opera House. Caroline,
born in Paris, has been described as the very essence of her countrywoman
Edith Piaf, France's most famous chanteuse. As captivating and intriguing
as the 'Little Sparrow', she is the epitome of style and class as
she croons; she purrs and sings in perfect English, French and German.
Her singing and theatrical presentation heightens both established
torch songs and cabaret standards to a mesmerizing level. Caroline
will be accompanied by American composer and pianist, Christopher
Culpo, who has been living in Paris since 1991 and regularly accompanies
Caroline around the world. Tickets are $42.
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK FOR JUNE 16th and 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 16th
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.
NEW YORK CITY: D.C. ANDERSON IN ONLY 2008 NYC APPEARANCE
D.C. Anderson will be joined by collaborators Geoff Packard (acoustic
guitar), Ritt Henn (acoustic bass) and pianist Deanna Witkowski on
Monday, June 16th at 7:00 pm at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN
THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/
) in his only 2008 NYC appearance to sing from his new CD, OUR STORY,
as well as bring back favorites from I AM STILL and BALLAD. There
will be a few premieres as well. D.C. is a Bistro Award Winner (Singer/Songwriter)
as well as an actor - currently touring with THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
as 'Andre'. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NEW YORK CITY: NANCY STEARNS WITH NEW SHOW AT MAMA'S
Nancy Stearns brings her new show "This Moment" to DON'T TELL MAMA
(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/
) on Monday, June 16th and Sunday, June 22nd, both shows at 7:00 pm.
She is joined by musical director Gregory Toroian. Helen Baldassare
directs. The show is a musical photo album - songs that are musical
snapshots of Nancy's close friends and family members. Nancy has appeared
regularly at MAMA'S since 2001, and has also released three CDs based
on shows she performed at MAMA'S. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink
minimum.
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.
NEW YORK CITY: BLACKHURST & STRITCH IN CD RELEASE CONCERT
Jim Caruso's Cast Party and TheaterMania.com are proud to announce
Klea Blackhurst & Billy Stritch in a concert at BIRDLAND (315 West
44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) celebrating the release of their new CD, "DREAMING OF A SONG: THE
MUSIC OF HOAGY CARMICHAEL" on Monday, June 16th at 7:00 pm as part
of the long-running, Nightlife Award-winning concert series Broadway
at Birdland. For their new CD on Ghostlight Records, Blackhurst &
Stritch have mined the Carmichael catalogue to unearth lesser known
gems as well as beloved treasures such as "Skylark," "Georgia On My
Mind" and "Stardust." There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
TUESDAY - JUNE 17th
SAN FRANCISCO: SPENCER DAY RETURNS TO THE RAZZ ROOM
Spencer Day returns to the RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason
Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - http://www.therrazzroom.com/
) Tuesday through Saturday, June 17th through 21st. Spencer completed
his first engagement at the Nikko in February, and played to packed
houses and overwhelming audience response. At 29, he has enjoyed a
musical career remarkable even for someone twice his age. He has appeared
on national television and performed at some of the finest venues
in the United States. His velvet baritone and original compositions
have earned him acclaim from coast to coast. His voice inspires comparisons
to Harry Connick Jr. and his compositions to those of Cole Porter,
Paul Simon and Rufus Wainwright. Call for showtimes and cover/minimum
information.
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 18th
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: WINTHER AND GRIGSBY WITH NEW LOVE SONGS
Broadway actor-singer, Michael Winther (Mamma Mia, 1776, Songs From
An Unmade Bed - 2006 Drama Desk Nominee) and one of Broadway's top
musical directors, Kimberly Grigsby (Spring Awakening, Grease, The
Full Monty) present a unique, evening of new love songs by some of
our best contemporary theater composers and lyricists at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/
) on Wednesday, June 18th at 7:30 pm; Monday, June 23rd at 9:30 pm;
Wednesday, June 25th at 7:30 pm and Monday, June 30th, 9:30 pm. Among
the songwriters represented will be Deborah Abramson, Jeff Blumenkrantz,
Mark Campbell, Carmel Dean, William Finn, Jenny Giering, Adam Guettel,
Fred Hersch, Steve Marzullo, Chris Miller, Peter Foley, Joseph Thalken
and more. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 minimum.
BOSTON: SOPHIA BILIDES SINGS (OUR) HEART'S DESIRE
Cabaret vocalist Sophia Bilides, accompanied by Doug Hammer on piano,
will celebrate the release of her new CD, "Heart's Desire" with a
preview show at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston,
MA - 617-562-4111 - http://www.scullersjazz.com/
) on Wednesday, June 18th at 8:00 pm. Inspired by Dave Frishberg's
lyrics of the title song, which has been a favorite of hers for years,
she has assembled songs expressing various hopes, wishes, and dreams.
The subjects are universal: the desire for home, adventure, romance,
lasting love, the courage to spread your wings, seize the day, and
live life to the fullest - and to laugh about it all. Tickets are:
Show, $20; Dinner & Show: $65.
THURSDAY - JUNE 19th
AUSTRALIA: DR MANDI'S 9 EASY STEPS TO ROMANTIC BLISS!
A wicked spoof of the self-help industry written and performed by
Brisbane performer Jo Loth, will be presented at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB
(204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/
) from Thursday through Sunday, June 19th through 22nd. The show features
stunning jazz originals with stand-up comedy, theatre and multi-media.
Jo trained in Brisbane and France and is a singer/songwriter, actor
and director. Be prepared to have your heart healed as Dr Mandi leads
you through her "9 Easy Steps to Romantic Bliss." Utilizing the power
of alcohol, laughter and song, Dr Mandi's insightful 9 step plan is
a simple, fun and easy-to-follow mantra for even the most despairingly
dysfunctional romantics! Call for showtimes, cover/minimum information.
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Because of the large number of items received, we
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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
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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
It is a totally, terrifically, fantastically beautiful day today here
in NYC and I simply can't wait to get this newsletter sent out so
I can enjoy some "hours in the sun"! Actually it was a pretty good
weekend - occasional rain showers, but here in NYC we always say:
"If you don't like the weather, wait an hour."
It has been a busy week here in the penthouse offices
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE overlooking lower Manhattan. The change
from May to June means a ton of cabaret schedules and publicity
releases come pouring in. Plus ticket orders for our July 9th show
and in a few days we begin our JUNE MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN (all current
memberships expire on the 5th of July) with the 2008-2009 membership
year starting on the 6th (which happens to be the 18th birthday
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and my own personal birthday as well).
Next July (2009) I will celebrate my 70th and the
following year the newsletter celebrates its 20th, and believe it
or not, I am already planning a year-long series of events from
July 2009 to July 2010! OK, I am beginning to jot down some ideas
and notes.
Only 6 tickets remain to be sold (as of 11:00 am today) for this year's
18th BIRTHDAY PARTY at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN to be held on Wednesday,
July 9th starting a 7:00 pm. 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
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW even
if some remain unsold - you must have a paid ticket to attend the
show (no comps).
There has been a lot of confusion about the "Combo
Ticket/Membership." Last year we sold combo SILVER tickets for $40
and regular tickets for $35. This year the combo SILVER is just
$30 and we eliminated the regular ticket (but if you wish to pay
$35 for a non-combo ticket, I won't object). But there are still
folks who want to buy a non-member ticket at $10 - and that's impossible.
Next year I might just offer non-member tickets for the same price
as the SILVER COMBO ticket - whatever that price might be. This
year, GOLD combo tickets cost $85 (last year they cost $95). This
reduced 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/
), Joanna Mosca (http://www.joannamosca.com/
) and Chelsea Hudgens (http://www.chelseasdesktop.com/
) plus 2 additional anonymous sponsors.
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.
In the last issue I wrote that John Hoglund had asked me to send his
thanks for all the many cards, e-mails and phone messages he received
after his recent hospitalization, which I was more than happy to do.
Well, you know critics: they aren't happy unless they can find fault
with something - as minor as that something is. Well minutes after
the issue went out I received an e-mail from John. He apparently was
outraged about the inclusion in the item that he had lost 30 pounds
during the episode. He reminded me that he distinctly told me the
number was 31 pounds, and demanded a correction in the next issue.
This is a sure sign that he is well on his way to recovery. Welcome
back to the land of the "irate critics," John. Correction made.
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 had to take a break and run around the corner to the supermarket
and get some cereal (it is on sale, 2-for-1 and I plan to stock up
this week). I almost didn't come back! The weather is so fantastic,
if there was an empty spot on the park benches outside the apartment
building, I would probably still be out there and you would get this
issue sometime tonight. But all the other seniors in the five buildings
that make up this complex had beat me to the benches. The benches
will empty out later when school lets out and
the skateboarders take possession of the park area.
 I
finally made it back to the POOLE PARTY (EVERY Saturday at 8:30 pm
at DON'T TELL MAMA) last week. Being out of circulation for several
weeks with that persistent cold, and the playing catch-up by attending
shows whose earlier dates I missed, it was time to return. With the
new cabaret/piano bar/lounge arrangement at MAMA'S, the POOLE PARTY
has moved to the larger back cabaret room. For some reason about 20
folks from Cleveland OH were at the show - and of course host Michael
Brill made the most of the situation, and his kidding was followed
up by all the other comics in the show. This is a fun show - always
starts out with "Award Winning Musical Comedy Star Sidney Myer" and
then about a dozen or so comics (some good, some not so good, but
mostly good) take their turns at the mic. Best of all, 95% of the
material is both funny and clever (they don't resort to profanity
here to get a laugh). It's only a $15 cover ($10 for CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE members) and where else can you see a show that features Sidney
Myer for ten-bucks - plus a 2-drink minimum?
I did a "double-header" on Thursday night at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
(I have to remind myself not to stay out late with Daniel on Wednesday
nights, since I am up at 6:30 am on Thursdays, especially if I am
going to see two shows that evening). Both shows were at THE METROPOLITAN
ROOM.
The first was Jeff Harnar's Cole Porter tribute show
at 7:30 pm. You can always count on a well structured and well performed
show when Jeff Harnar is the performer. All his shows are well researched
and his vocals are among the best in the business. His "laid-back"
style and easy delivery made this an entertaining hour of Porter
classics, with just a smidgen of patter here and there to set up
the songs or medleys. Sparkling arrangements by Alex Rybek gave
the show the depth and fullness. Ricky Ritzel better watch his back
- Jeff's dead-on impersonation of Jimmy Durante singing the gender-bending
song "Little Skipper" was hilarious.
Then Daniel and I tried out a Mexican fast-food place
around the corner (note to self: no Mexican food after 9:00 pm)
and we returned to the METROPOLITAN ROOM for Julie Reyburn's show,
with the imaginative title "Julie Reyburn at The Metropolitan Room."
With Mark Janas at the piano (reunited with July after a few years
of birthing and child raising on Julie's part) and a swinging band
that included Ritt Henn on bass, Walter Usiatynski on drum and Julie's
husband Thor Fields on guitar.
Where does one begin? First off, the closest song
to a Cole Porter song was another Cole - Nat King (Straighten Up
& Fly Right, written with Irving Mills). Secondly, every song was
done so well - so clearly, so enthusiastically, so perfectly, one
is hard pressed to single out one as being super-special, but I
will do so any way. It was a new song: Come Home (from a new work
in progress, Pinocchio of Chelsea with music by Mark Janas and Lyrics
by Peter Napolitano) - bound to quickly become a cabaret classic.
Although written for Geppetto, the woodcarver who gave the puppet
life, Julie has made this song her own - and I defy anyone to try
to sing it better. A new take on and old song - "Blackberry Winter"
- and a most touching "Not While I'm Around" from Sweeney Todd,
were two more outstanding interpretations from an evening of outstanding
interpretations. This show was Julie Reyburn at her very best -
bookmarked by two Bob Dylan tunes with a mid-show duet with guest
star David Gurland that shook the rafters. It was Julie's birthday
and there was cake. But the icing on the cake was the magnificent
performance by the birthday girl herself - one of cabaret's best.
This show has two more "not-to-be-missed" performances - Thursdays,
June 5th & 12th at 10:00 pm.
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 so I can release them for sale. Tickets not
paid for by the time we completely sell out 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.
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. 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).
Tonight I am back at DON'T TELL MAMA for the NYC cabaret debut of
Kevin Dozier (which reminds me: I have to make a reservation or I'll
be out if luck) at 7:00 pm, imaginatively titled "Introducing Kevin
Dozier". Then it is back home for some rest and then off to a midnight
show in my East Village neighborhood featuring a friend of Daniel's
(have to brush up on my Spanish). (Reminder to self: No Mexican food
after 9:00 pm).
If you're visiting the website, check out the new
organization of nightly piano-bar, open-mic events posted on the
home page for today and on the DIARY/DATEBOOK pages (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
) at the end of each day's listings. If you event is not posted,
just send in complete information - you can find a handy form to
send a press release to me at http://www.svhamstra.com/PressRelease1.shtml
And that is just about the way it was.
Until Monday, then.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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