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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #091102 - Thursday, November 5, 2009
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
MAC FUND RAISER BAZAAR AT DON'T TELL MAMA MAY 8th
Sunday, November 8th from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ), MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) will be holding a Fund Raiser BAZAAR that is part Flea Market, part Silent Auction, part day-long Raffle of really cool stuff, part Entertainment throughout the day, part socializing and networking among the members! Music and fun all day long! You are also invited to bring canned goods for Grace Cosgrove's Grace Notes Food Drive to benefit CITY HARVEST and receive 1 FREE Raffle ticket. Winning bids for the silent auction will be read at 2:30 and you must be there to claim all prizes! There is no cover charge.
Here are just some of the amazing things that you can bid on or take a raffle ticket to try to win throughout the day! You must stop by the Bazaar and make a bid or buy a raffle ticket.
ITEMS FOR THE SILENT AUCTION
Marilyn Maye package (lunch, dress)
Julie Wilson package (lunch & Julie bear)
Lunch with Amanda McBroom
Lunch with Julie Gold
Gown from Metropolitan Opera Star (and other amazing gowns)
Color/Image Consultation with Bobbie Horowitz
Pre-show make up by leading NYC make-up artist
Photo shoot with make up with leading NYC photographer
Show video shoot with Jim Vern
Postcard design by Hector Coris
Shana Farr jewelry piece
Expensive performing costume jewelry piece
Sardi's type logo drawing by Squiggs
Original Song by Mark Janas/Peter Napolitano
Framed fashion drawing by Ed Kurtzman
GENERAL RAFFLE ITEMS ($1 each or 6 for $5)
Home Date Night Basket (DVDs/Popcorn/Juicy Fruit/Cocoa)
Sue & Edd's FABULOUS Christmas (2 tickets/CD/Ornament)
Spa Basket (smaller version of the above)
2 FREE show cover charges at FEINSTEIN'S
Picnic kit (plastic plates/cups/cutlery/BBQ stuff/cold bag)
BIG TV remote and BIG crossword puzzle book
SPECIAL RAFFLE of TWO MAJOR GIFTS ($5 or 6 for $20)
ITEMS FOR FLEA MARKET
DVDs, Videos, Music, Music Books, Cookbooks, bags and other great STUFF at bargain prices
SAD NEWS: ART D'LUGOFF (1924-2009)
Moments before we sent out this issue we received word from Jamie deRoy that Art D'Lugoff, owner of The Village Gate passed away last night. THE VILLAGE GATE was a nightclub at the corner of Thompson and Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village, New York. Art opened the club in 1958, on the ground floor and basement of 158 Bleecker Street. The large 1896 Chicago School structure by architect Ernest Flagg was known at the time as Mills House No. 1 and served as a flophouse for transient men. Throughout its 36 years the Village Gate featured such musicians as John Coltrane, Coleman Hawkins, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Evans, Vasant Rai, Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin, who made her first New York appearance there. The show Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, debuted at the Village Gate in 1968. (taken from Wikipedia). More details on Monday and/or on the website as received.
HERE & THERE - PART I
I have to start off with an apology (not really good form, from what I've been taught). This is my "Marilyn Taylor" story.
I don't have a proof reader - I don't need one, because I have a pal named Daniel who e-mails immediately when he spots an error. We're not talking about spelling errors, we mean factual errors, inconsistencies and blunders. In my review on Monday of Maureen Taylors delightful "Taylor Made" show, I referred to her as Marilyn. Of course I was "called on it" by Daniel almost immediately. He has reminded me twice since, and even this morning at 6:00 am he texted my with the words "DONT FORGET MAUREEN". By Tuesday I had already corrected all the errors on the website issue. So, here is my apology - and an explanation (but not really an excuse).
When I was a mere lad, centuries ago, one of my older sisters (I forget which of the two) had a very good friend by the name of Marilyn Taylor. She was very pretty (at least to my young eyes) and (as most young boys do) I had a "crush" on her. Thus the Freudian slip. I have even called Maureen "Marilyn" in introducing her at one of my cabaret events!
Now, between you and I, my impression is that my pal Daniel has a little "crush" on Maureen Taylor - he said "I like that lady, she's a lot of fun" twice after her show at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Perhaps he will be doomed to call every gal named "Marilyn" as "Maureen" from now on.
Want to get in the Holiday spirit early? There is a great selection of Holiday-themed CDs on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/CDChristmas2009.shtml - click on a CD's cover to find a website where it may be purchased. Listing on this page is FREE - there's a link on the page to apply.
The MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) Board has elected its new officers for the new year:
LENNIE WATTS, President
HECTOR CORIS, Vice-President
SUE MATSUKI, Treasurer
JULIE REYBURN, Secretary
Jan Grossberg was elected to the Advisory Board and Ricky Ritzel is now the MAC Archivist.
Speaking of MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets), this year the organization changed it's membership year to start on January 1st instead of September 1st, giving all members a free extension of 3 months on their current memberships. However, this has led to a "cash crunch". So, to help them catch up and raise some immediate funds, they are having a FUND RAISER BAZAAR at DON'T TELL MAMA this Sunday, November 8th, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, with all sorts of fun, entertainment, auctions, raffles and sales of cabaret memorabilia and CDs. All the details are in the TOP STORY section above. And new MAC memberships will be available at the event as well - you can get an early 1 1/2 months free on your 2010 membership by joining this weekend.
Tickets for our CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS show, to be held at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 7:00 pm are on sale now via the website. The show will feature Jim Speake as MC, with Tracy Stark as musical director. In tomorrow's MEMBERS ONLY newsletter we will begin announcing performers - we have already announced our "opening act", Cynthia Crane - who is actually presenting her own show along with Paul Greenwood, in the cabaret room next to ours at DON'T TELL MAMA at 7:30 pm. She will be giving us a "sample" of her show, then scurry next door for her's. Tickets for the event are at our lowest price ever: $15 for non-members, $10 for members and $5 for SENIOR members.
At the show we will announce the winners of our BEST CD OF 2009 - you can see all the CDs entered on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/CDContest2009.shtml
Meantime, we are looking for SPONSORS for the event to cover production and promotion costs. This will allow us to have all our anticipated expenses (room charges, fliers, etc.) covered before the show, so we can charge the lowest possible cover charge and even be relieved of the pressure of selling every possible seat in order to keep from losing money (if you are a performer, you know the feeling). If you would like to be a sponsor ($100 - and you get one free ticket to the show) just go to the website and click on any one of the side-bar banners promoting the show - there is a link to our sponsor PayPal page. Sponsors and their website URLs will be listed in all promotional announcements for the show, including the opening page of the website, the twice-weekly newsletter, the MEMBERS ONLY newsletter, the new CABARET FOR SENIORS newsletter and also on the program for the show. You may purchase more than one sponsorship. Any questions? Drop me a line.
Congratulations to singer/songwriter Michael Holland and everyone involved with his new musical "HURRICANE" that was featured in the NY Musical Theater Festival (NYMF) this year (and sold out every performance). The festival presents a small group of juried Awards for Excellence, and his production has been honored with 3 of them: Outstanding Overall Production Design; Excellence In Direction, Michael Bush; Honorable Mention - Excellence In Writing/Score - Michael Holland. Many performers on the cabaret scene have been singing Michael's beautiful music for quite a while, as well as coming to the Karen Mack/Michael Holland cabaret gigs - their HOLE-O-MATIC shows resume at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - ) this Saturday, November 7th at 7:30 pm.
Save the date: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 - the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA! We have the date - now we need to choose the acts, get some sponsors and start selling tickets.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE used to have a NYC BULLETIN SERVICE that would send special short news items to folks who signed up about local show cancellations, urgent news, etc. We discontinued that service when we signed up for a TWITTER account - hoping that followers of cabaret would join and become part of my "friends" list. That we I could send out info in seconds - even from my iPod touch or cell phone. But very few folks have done so. There are about 185 signed on, but we used to have 300 on our BULLETIN SERVICE (which requires me to be at my desk computer, etc. Here's one more reminder:
FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/cabarethotline
Just click on the link above and click JOIN - then all you need do is pick a user name and a password, and then click on FOLLOW - you will receive daily cabaret picks, news bulletins, and notices when new items are posted on the blog - all in 140 characters or less. That's it! It is cost free, hassle free, and priceless!
Looking for a one-stop shopping place to purchase a cabaret CD for Holiday giving? Its not too early to shop. Members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE have CDs for sale on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website at http://www.svhamstra.com/MemberCDSales2009.shtml
More HERE & THERE items appear at the bottom of this issue - including any last minute news items that come in just before we "go to press" and more comments and commentary on the art and artists of cabaret. And even more news can be found on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG
CABARET CD NEWS & RELEASES
GRACE NOTES RELEASES FIRST CD: HOPE AND HUMOR IN HARD TIMES
Grace Cosgrove's monthly show at DON'T TELL MAMA, "Grace Notes: a Singers Soire" is all about good singing and exposing unknown talent to new audiences. Age and style are not limiting. Now she has produced a CD "HOPE AND HUMOR IN HARD TIMES" an actual recording of a live show released by her new music label CHANTOOZ. The recording features 15 performances by some of the top - as well as some of the newest talents in the world of cabaret. It is currently available at CD BABY as well as on Grace's website at http://www.gracecosgrove.com/
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JAMIE deROY HOLIDAY CD "'TIS THE SEASON" ON CD BABY
A combination of cabaret and pop stylings of new and old Christmas songs, Jamie deRoy's holiday CD "'Tis The Season" is a must to any CD collection. TimeOutNY selected it as a Holiday Gift Pick. There are tracks on the recording by The Accidentals, Sal Viviano. Stephanie Pope, Billy Stritch, Scott Coulter & Lisa Asher, KT Sullivan, Jamie deRoy, Uptown Express. Anne Runolfsson, Dee Hoty, Craig Rubano, Sally Kellerman, Kim Cea & Jerry Dixon-Winter, Jeff Harnar, Deborah Tranelli and Eric Michael Gillett & Melanie Vaughan. Jamie deRoy & friends:'Tis The Season also won the 2002 MAC AWARD for Various Artist Recording of the Year. Its available right now at CDBaby!
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CYNTHIA CRANE RELEASED LIVE CABARET CD "THE TIME HAS COME"
Cynthia Crane's latest CD "THE TIME HAS COME", recorded live at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM is now available, perfect timing for Holiday giving. Produced by Lookout Jazz Records, the CD also features pianist Paul Greenwood and bassist Boots Maleson, and a delightful collection of songs and patter that in some ways provide a further step to solving Cynthia's dilema presented in her last CD, "If I Knew Now (What I Knew Then)" Very topical in both her song choices and the patter she uses to set up the numbers, Ms. Crane relates the wisdom she has gained through her life's experiences. Available right now at LOOKOUT JAZZ - the CD will soon also be available at CDBaby & AMAZON.COM.
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ADELE ZANE RELEASES THIRD CD - "A STRANGER IN TOWN"
Adele Zane's newest CD, "A Stranger in Town" is probably the perfect companion to your broken heart or to the heart you've just broken. For singer/songwriter Zane's third CD she has enlisted the aid of virtuoso guitarist Andrew Green as both collaborator and arranger. More than willing to blur the boundaries between jazz, rock, pop and country, the duo have succeeded in creating a highly polished and well thought out merger of the genres. A Stranger in Town expresses it's own distinctive perspective on heartbreak, emancipation, shattered illusions and hopefulness in its refreshing re-imaginings of well-known and forgotten gems. Zane is ably assisted by Green on guitar and electric bass and is given the space to show off her multi-octave range and emotional depth. Todd Isler on hadgini, Jorge Roeder on bass and Jordan Perlson on drums round out a stellar selection of backing musicians. Jim Clouse makes a special guest appearance on drums and Hamcrest Riverton hands in a memorable cameo on Zane's original, Girl at the Bar. The CD is available at CDBaby!
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CABARET WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL SERVICES
PRINTING SERVICES ESPECIALLY FOR CABARET PERFORMERS
John C. Kuchera is pleased to announce his printing service, CABARET PRINTING (c/o John C. Kuchera, 3117 Broadway #36, NYC - 646-750-6184 - ), specializing in postcards and brochures for the Cabaret World. John is offering prompt and professional services for very affordable prices. Check out his website or e-mail him at john@cabaretprinting.com for more information.
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WEST COAST NEWS AND PUBLICITY AVAILABLE FROM LES MICHAELS
Les Michaels publishes a weekly newsletter covering events on the West Coast - check out http://lesmichaels.com/lifeisacabaret/newsletter - and has sponsored recent shows in Palm Springs featuring L.A. area cabaret artists and also heads up a weekly open-mic show in the area. The newsletter is free and instructions for submitting your West Coast news are right on the site. Don't forget to also send your release us at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Les also assists in all areas of publicity for West Coast cabaret events.
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NOW FOR SOME NEWS ABOUT CABARET
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT LISTINGS BELOW: Nearly all the items below appear for the very first time in the newsletter. The only items repeated in this issue are for those events currently being advertised on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website, cabaret organization events, and regular weekly/monthly events that feature special guests each time. The Thursday issues also include listings of all shows presented by CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members that offer discounts to fellow members. For a full, complete listing of all events that appeared in past issues of the newsletter, see http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - NOVEMBER 5th THROUGH 8th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 5th
NYC: KAREN OBERLIN RETURNS WITH EXCITING NEW SHOW
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
MAC and Bistro Award-winning jazz-pop singer Karen Oberlin returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Thursday, November 5th & Thursday, November 12th, all shows at 7:30 pm. Ms. Oberlin will present an excitingly unique, brand-new show "BIRDS DO IT: Songs of the Natural World". In the show, Oberlin celebrates the complexity and the surprises that the mother of all muses, nature, provides. Songs range from such varied songwriters as Cole Porter, Fred Hersch, Rodgers and Hart, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Stephen Sondheim and Dietz and Schwartz. Tedd Firth serves as musical director. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: LENNIE WATTS' VARIETY SHOW THURSDAYS MONTHLY
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
MAC, Bistro, and Nightlife Award winner Lennie Watts' "Watts Happening!" variety show, scheduled to be presented on the first Thursday of each month, with the next show scheduled for November 5th at 8:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ). Performers for this month's show are Helen Baldassare and Terry Palasz "The Polish Diva" with special appearances by Ben Cherry & Uptown Express and more! Musical director Steven Ray Watkins. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: NEW BEGINNINGS PRESENTS THE 2009 DUPLEX GALA
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT
The 2009 DUPLEX GALA will be presented on Thursday, November 5th at 6:30 pm at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - ). The club will be highlighting some of the outstanding performers from the past year, as well as previewing some of the upcoming shows at the Duplex, produced and hosted by Thomas Honeck. Scheduled to appear are Grammy Award Winner Julie Gold, 2008 MAC Award Winner Cait Doyle, Second City Alum Colleen McHugh, Multiple Mac Award Winning Comedienne Poppi Kramer, 2008 Bistro Award Winner Brian Nash, Piano Bar Virtuoso Franca Vercelloni, Jonathan Larson Award Winner Gaby Alter & Sophie Jaff, Comedy Duo The Rescignos, Vocal Quartet Harmonic Proposal, Acoustic Trio Icky House Club, The Cast of "Hey, You Know What Movie Would Make A Good Musical", Debut Performer Stacie Koby and Stonewall Sensation Winner Erik Sisco. Music direction is by Brian Nash, and director is Lisa Moss. There is a $5 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: CALENDAR GIRL CELEBRATES ARLEN
CALENDAR GIRL (The World's Most Important Monthly Entertainment Series) is celebrating HAROLD ARLEN at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - ) on Thursday, November 5th at 9:30 pm. Colleen McHugh will perform songs like "Stormy Weather," "Over the Rainbow," "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Paper Moon", "One for My Baby (and One More for the Road)," "Get Happy," "I've Got the World on a String" and so many more! With Jody Shelton, piano; Michael Pearce, bass; and special guests. Call for cover/minimum information.
L.A.: ANN LESCHANDER AT M BAR ONE NIGHT ONLY
M BAR (1253 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA - 323-856-0036 - ) presents Sony recording artist Ann LeSchander in "Like Someone in Love" on Thursday, November 5th at 8:00 pm. From sultry standards to stirring showtunes, this show takes you on a musical journey through the ups and downs of love. Ann LeSchander is also heard on commercials for Audi, Mercedes Benz, Sony, Pepsi and countless others. Musical Direction by Mel Dangcil. There is a $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 6th
NYC: BROADWAY MEETS JAZZ WITH PAT HOLLEY AT THE TRIAD
Pat Holley brings her show BROADWAY MEETS JAZZ to THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - ) for one night only on Friday, November 6th at 7:00 pm. She will be joined by tenor jazz saxophonist Tommy Morimoto. Ms. Holley just completed recording and producing her new CD, "Invitation" and recently composed music and wrote original book and lyrics for new musical, "Me & Caesar Lee." She also arranged and co-orchestrated for a 24 piece orchestra 19 Gershwin songs comprising the RAI TV/Franco Zeffirelli presentation in Positano, Italy, (Shirley) "Verrett Sings Gershwin." Call for cover/minimum information.
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NYC: AFTER PARTY WITH SPECIAL GUEST TBA
At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Fridays at 10:30 pm, Brandon Cutrell hosts AFTER PARTY, a free-wheeling open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and Cabaret, Ray Fellman at the piano 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. This week's AFTER PARTY special guest is TBA. No cover, no minimum.
N.J.: JANELLEN FARMER & GENE CAVANAUGH AT THE STOCKTON INN
This popular duo of Janellen Farmer & Gene Cavanaugh return to STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - ) on Friday & Saturday, November 6th & 7th at 8:00 pm with their newest show, based on the songs of Harold Arlen. Songs will include "The Man That Got Away"," Any Place I Hang My Hat is Home", "Let's Take a Walk Around the Block", "Stormy Weather"...along with a wonderful medley of music from everyone's all time favorite MGM musical, "The Wizard of OZ". The show celebrates the 70th anniversary of its release this year. Musical director, Jeff McDonnell on piano, and Jason Harris on Bass. Cover is $22.50 with a $10 food/drink minimum.
L.A.: JOAN BENEDICT STEIGER MAKES HER CABARET DEBUT
Joan Benedict Steiger will make her cabaret debut at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - ) on Friday & Saturday, November 6th & 7th at 9:00 pm. Ms. Steiger has a background of 40 years as an actress in theatre, movies and TV. Films include appearances with her husband Rod Steiger in The Flying Dutchman and A Month of Sundays. She has studied at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Rome Opera Ballet School and with Stella Adler and Robert Lewis, co-founders of The Group Theatre and The Actor's Studio. On stage she starred as Leona Helmsley in the one-woman show Leona, at The Matrix Theatre. Ron Snyder is musical director. Call for cover/minimum information.
L.A.: DONALD HOUTZ WANTS TO 'MEET YOU' AT THE M BAR
Donald Houtz brings his show "Meet Me Tonight" to M BAR (1253 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA - 323-856-0036 - ) on Friday, November 6th at 8:00 pm. The show features 17 songs and monologues, a "light-hearted romp" through his life including "marriage" and mayhem. From early childhood dreams of fame and fortune, to becoming a "Kid of the Kingdom" at Disneyland, to life as a flight attendant and experiencing the hostile skies and full circle back to his roots in musical theatre. This show ranges from humorous to hilarious with songs by Kander and Ebb, Coward, Sondheim, Hamlisch, Styne and many more. There is a $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 7th
NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN IS "FEELIN' GROOVY" AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Carol Shedlin brings her new show, "Felin' Groovy" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - www.donttellmamanyc.com ) for six performances in October & November. She is joined by her musical director Jon Delfin at the piano and David Dunaway on bass. Aaron Morishita directs. Celebrating more than 15 years of impeccable musical taste, Carol takes us on her personal journey of musical and personal "grooviosity" spanning five decades from bobby soxer to bopper. In an evening rich with personal anecdotes, Carol moves from suburban life to Manhattan urbanity, sharing songs that helped shape her viewpoint, including boogie, blues, Bernstein, The Beatles and beyond. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, November 7th; Monday, November 9th; and Monday, November 16th. All shows are at 7:00 pm. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: METROJAM OPEN MIC WITH JENNA ESPOSITO & SPECIAL GUESTS
METROJAM, the monthly cabaret/jazz open mic event held at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - www.metropolitanroom.com ), will have its next show on Saturday, November 7th at 10:00 pm featuring host, Jenna Esposito. Jenna's special guest headliner this month is Ray Jessell. Open-mic performers have a chance to perform with a full jazz band. Guest vocalists from the worlds of cabaret and jazz are always on hand to take a turn at the microphone. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: TOMMY FEMIA "JUDY GARLAND LIVE!" WITH EILEEN FULTON
The 7-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia continues his 20th season of portraying the legendary Judy Garland with two shows a month of "JUDY GARLAND LIVE!" shows at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Saturday, November 7th at 8:30 pm with special guest soap star Eileen Fulton. Christopher Denny and David Maiocco serve as musical directors for the show. Guest stars will appear at each show. For the next show, on Saturday, November 21st, guest star will be Christine Pedi as Liza Minnelli. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY FEATURES SANDRA LEE
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
The New York Sheet Music Society continues it's monthly programs on Saturday, November 7th 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. The meeting on November 7th will feature Sondra Lee author of "I've Slept With Everybody" and she will be interviewed by Donna Hanover. The musical segment of the afternoon will feature Peter Mintun, Richard Skipper and others. The meeting is free to members, $10 for nonmembers.
ON RADIO: "AT THE RITZ!" SATURDAYS & 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 Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00 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! The Saturday 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.
D.C.AREA: MADELEINE RUSSELL IN "SONGBIRDS"
Local DC area performer, Madeleine Russell, brings her show "Songbirds" to CABARET AT GERMANO'S (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515 - ) on Saturday, November 7th at 7:30 pm. Ms. Russell will belt her way through a variety of the loudest songbird classics. Barbara Streisand, Liza Minnelli, and Carol Burnett are just a few of the samplings this booming voice will bring in one night of laughter and high notes. Call for cover/minimum information.
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 8th
NYC: LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN FINDING HOME DON'T TELL MAMA
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
Lucille Carr-Kaffashan returns this fall to her cabaret home, NYC's legendary DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ). Along with musical director and accompanist, David Brunetti, Lucille will present one more performance of her celebrated cabaret show, Finding Home on Sunday, November 8th at 5:00 pm. Finding Home, directed by Lina Koutrakos, brings the listener on a nostalgic journey that explores our various concepts 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.
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NYC: TAYLOR MADE: THE SONGS OF BOB MERRILL
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Maureen Taylor brings her new show TAYLOR MADE: BOB MERRILL to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) with performances scheduled for Sunday, November 8th at 4:00 pm and Monday, November 9th at 7:00 pm. TAYLOR MADE celebrates the "extraordinary" Bob Merrill who wrote songs from "How Much Is That Doggie In the Window" to "People". Bob Merrill's vast amount of work spans the simple to the sublime, with numerous chart hits, novelty songs, a Tony Award, and Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. The show is directed by MAC Award winner Peter Napolitano, with musical direction by Matt Castle, and accompanied by Joe Brent on guitar and mandolin. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: MAC FUND RAISER BAZAAR AT DON'T TELL MAMA MAY 8th
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
Sunday, November 8th from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ), MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) will be holding a Fund Raiser BAZAAR that is part Flea Market, part Silent Auction, part day-long Raffle of really cool stuff, part Entertainment throughout the day, part socializing and networking among the members! Music and fun all day long! You are also invited to bring canned goods for Grace Cosgrove's Grace Notes Food Drive to benefit CITY HARVEST and receive 1 FREE Raffle ticket. Winning bids for the silent auction will be read at 2:30 and you must be there to claim all prizes! There is no cover charge. More details at http://www.svhamstra.com/NewsNYC0911MACRaffle.shtml
NYC: RICKY RITZEL IN "HYSTERICAL BLONDNESS"
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Cabaret veteran Ricky Ritzel brings his show "Hysterical Blondness" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) with shows scheduled for Sunday, November 8th at 7:00 pm; Thursday, November 12th at 9:45 pm; and Sunday, November 15th at 9:30 pm. Ritzel has been a fixture on the nightclub and cabaret scene in NYC for 30 years and has received a multitude of Cabaret awards, including 13 Manhattan Association of Clubs Awards in 8 different categories. He has performed all over the USA as well as London and Paris. An accomplished solo performer, Ricky has also accompanied such greats as Vivian Blaine, Ruth Warrick, Arthur Prysock, Varla Jean Merman, Julie Wilson, Lenora Nemetz and Miss Coco. With famed Chicago jazz vocalist Spider Saloff, Ricky created several award winning revues such as "1938", which was recorded on the Kopathetics label, "Porgy & Bess: a Cabaret Concert" and "Ira and Others".His performance as Jimmy Durante in "Schnozzola!" earned him critical raves and numerous awards. The show is written by Ricky Ritzel and Jim Luzar, and directed by Mr. Luzar. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": BARBARA COOK
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
On Sunday, November 11th, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm and hosted by David Kenney, will feature the music of Barbara Cook. Some of the songs from her career that you will hear: "It's Better With A Band"; John Bucchino's "Sweet Dreams"; "Close As Pages In A Book" (Sigmund Romberg / Dorothy Fields); of course, "Glitter And Be Gay" and "Give Me The Simple Life". And David will have an In-Studio Interview with Kate Baldwin, currently performing on Broadway in FINIAN'S RAINBOW. (For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ .) 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://www.archive.wbai.org/ .
NY STATE: SONG & DANCE MAN AT THE CASTLE ON THE HUDSON
CASTLE ON THE HUDSON (400 Benedict Avenue, Tarrytown, NY - 914-631-3646 - ) presents multi-talented, multi-award winning song and dance man Jon Peterson and his extraordinary show, "Song Man, Dance Man: A one man show about the one man shows" on Sunday, November 8th at 8:00 pm. Musical direction and arrangements are by Michael Lavine. Based on some of the preeminent song and dance men of their era, this intimate musical revue epitomizes the true entertainment package in a night club setting. They not only sang and danced to great music, individually, created unforgettable performances through their genius leaving a legacy that we will likely never see again: George M. Cohan: The man who invented the song and dance man; Fred Astaire & Gene Kelly: Each brought their unique excellence that revolutionized the movie musical; Bobby Darin: A consummate entertainer whose meteoric rise to stardom ended too soon; Anthony Newley: His eccentric, Cockney brilliance shook the musical world. These men stood alone and defined their craft. This intimate, one man musical revue is merely an acknowledgment of that greatness. Dining packages include $100 for a four course dinner and VIP seating (Dinner at 6:00 pm), $45 for Viennese Table and show, or $30 for show only.
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - NOVEMBER 9th THROUGH 15th
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MONDAY - NOVEMBER 9th
NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN IS "FEELIN' GROOVY" AT MAMA'S
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Carol Shedlin brings her new show, "Felin' Groovy" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - www.donttellmamanyc.com ) for six performances in October & November. She is joined by her musical director Jon Delfin at the piano and David Dunaway on bass. Aaron Morishita directs. Celebrating more than 15 years of impeccable musical taste, Carol takes us on her personal journey of musical and personal "grooviosity" spanning five decades from bobby soxer to bopper. In an evening rich with personal anecdotes, Carol moves from suburban life to Manhattan urbanity, sharing songs that helped shape her viewpoint, including boogie, blues, Bernstein, The Beatles and beyond. Performances are scheduled for Monday, November 9th and Monday, November 16th. All shows are at 7:00 pm. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: SUE MATSUKI ENCORES HIT SHOW AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
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7 time MAC Award Nominee (in 6 different categories); 3 time MAC award winner; the 1st Julie Wilson Award recipient and the 2009 recipient of the Cabaret Hotline Online's Jeff Matson Award, Sue Matsuki returns with one more encore performance of her first new show in 2 years to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Monday, November 9th at 7:00 pm. Featured in the show are Sue's Musical Director of over 13 years, Gregory Toroian; her percussionist who has also worked with her for 13 years, Ron Tierno and the two new additions to Team Matsuki are: Steve Millhouse on bass and the multi-award winning singer/director Eric Michael Gillett as her Director. In this show, Sue goes back to her singing roots, which means getting her trio together and doing a jazzier set in a show arc that will mean whatever it will mean to the audience as heard through their own filters. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 10th
NYC: BIG BAND TUESDAYS: DOUG ACOSTA & MIKE BERKOWITZ ORCHESTRA
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Scobar Entertainment presents Big Band Tuesdays at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - ) on Tuesday, November 10th at 8:00 & 10:00 pm featuring Doug Acosta & The Mike Berkowitz Orchestra. The award-winning voice of New York City's Doug Acosta has been swaying audiences across the globe. Drawn to the Great American Songbook and artists of its time, Doug simultaneously imparts exuberance and refrain to his delivery, always shining new light on familiar standards. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 11th
PACIFIC N.W.: ARNALDO! PRESENTS TRIBUTE TO MISS EARTHA KITT
A cabaret tribute to Miss Eartha Kitt will be performed by Arnaldo!, drag chanteuse at ACT THEATRE/BULLITT CABARET ROOM (700 Union Street, Seattle, WA - 206-292-7676 - ) on Wednesday, November 11th at 7:00 pm. Arnaldo has chosen to honor Eartha Kitt because she has inspired him as a cabaret performer through her music and persona; and challenged his as a gay man because she fought for her values and spoke out about injustices in spite of the very dire consequences that nearly cost her entire career. Tickets are $20.
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THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 12th
NYC: GRACE NOTES: SINGERS' SOIREE: HARVEST'S BOUNTY
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GRACE NOTES - a Singers' Soiree, hosted by Bistro Award Winner Grace Cosgrove, returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) with the next show, HARVEST'S BOUNTY - a benefit for CITY HARVEST, scheduled for Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 pm. Don Rebic is Musical Director, with Tom Hubbard on Bass. Lennie Watts serves as Director. Performers for this show include Marcus Simeone, Lynne Loosier, Maureen Taylor, Tom Gramblin, Suzanne Fiore, Tanya Soberly comedy duo Booth & Pay 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. This special benefit show will honor CITY HARVEST , which "rescues" left-over food from area restaurants and groceries. In addition to the cover, guests are asked to contribute at least one item of canned food for the organisation. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: JOSHUA WARR IN NYC DEBUT: SING NO EVIL
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In his NYC Nightclub Debut, Joshua Warr tackles the "Subject of Sin" head-on with grace, passion and humor, at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ). Performances are scheduled for Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 pm; Saturday, November 14th at 5:00 pm; Friday, December 4th at 8:00 pm and Saturday, December 12th at 7:00 pm. Inspired by the greats like Liza Minnelli, Ben Vereen, Barbra Streisand, Peter Allen and Jessica Rabbit - Joshua dives into a delectable assortment of poetry, dance and (of course) music to spread a little decadent fun around the Nine Circles of Hell - all the while maintaining that he's "not Evil - just drawn to the material." Musical director is Tracy Stark. Miles Phillips directs. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 13th
NYC: JAY MICHAEL REEDS HITS THE ROAD IN "ROAD TRIP"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Jay Michael Reeds gets down and dirty at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) in this ode to the Road Trip. With final performance on Friday, November 13th at 7:30 pm. The music, which gets little bit country, a little bit rock (throw in a smattering of jazz swing) is the perfect recipe for a rollicking good time. Wells Hanley on piano, Ritt Henn on Bass, Matt Kane on Drums and Tony Romano on Guitar. Jay Rogers directs. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: NICOLE KAFKA WITH "VAMPS, VIXENS & VILLAINS"
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"When I'm good I'm very good, but when I'm bad I'm better!" Mae West said it, and now cabaret chanteuse Nicole Kafka lives it in her new solo outing, "Vamps, Vixens & Villains" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) for 2 more performances. Shows are scheduled for Friday, November 13th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 15th at 6:00 pm. Proving once again that naughty can almost always be nice, Nicole's set includes a cornucopia of bad girl repertoire, from "I Want to Be Bad" to "Cruella De Vil" and the original vamping lady, "Louisville Lou." Spanning decades of musical theater and popular song, "Vamps, Vixens & Villains" celebrates the best that a gal gone wrong has to offer. Musical director is David Shenton and the show is directed by Eric Michael Gillett. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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TOR: GEORGE EVANS AT THE HOME SMITH BAR
Back from 4 months at sea, acclaimed Canadian jazz vocalist George Evans will perform his only scheduled Toronto date before returning to a nightly gig aboard a Holland America ship in the Caribbean on Friday, November 13th at THE HOME SMITH BAR AT THE OLD MILL INN (21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, ON, CA - 416-207-2020 - ). Accompanying George will be musical collaborators Nancy Walker on piano and Steve Wallace on bass. Both musicians worked with George quite actively on the Toronto scene in the past, and both played on his 2006 album "Bewitched." There is no cover charge, just a $20 food/drink minimum.
L.A.AREA: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN PREMIERE'S SHOW HONORING KAYE BALLARD
Gretchen Reinhagen launches a brand new show paying tribute to legendary Broadway, Film, TV and Cabaret artist Kaye Ballard. The premiere performance of "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", produced by Gretchen and Ann Reinhagen, will be presented at the ANNENBERG THEATRE at the PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM (101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA - 760-325-4490 - ) on November 13th at 8:00 pm. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident of neighboring desert community Rancho Mirage, has given her consent to Gretchen for this project and is expected to be in attendance. While the show is being presented as a solo cabaret concert performed by Gretchen, the show is very much a team production with Gretchen's mother Ann assuming the co-executive producer duties, and the entire family pitching in behind the scenes. Also joining the production team are Director Barry Kleinbort and Musical Director David Gaines. This performance is produced by Gretchen and Ann Reinhagen and is not a Palm Springs Art Museum or Annenberg Theater presentation. Following the California premiere, the show returns to New York City where it will run in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Tickets are $35 and available through the box office or online at www.annenbergtheater.org.
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SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 14th
S.F.AREA: WESLA & MIKE AT SILO'S IN NAPA
Acclaimed Cabaret/Jazz vocalist Wesla Whitfield returns on Saturday night, November 14th at 7:00 & 9:00 pm at SILO'S (530 Main Street, Napa, CA - 707-251-5833 - ), with swinging jazz pianist Mike Greensill and John Wiitala on bass. Ms. Whitfield performs the best of The American Popular Songbook featuring the songs of Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Frank Loesser, Rodgers & Hart, Harry Warren, Rodgers & Hammerstein and many, many more. Silo's wine bar is situated in the historic riverfront Napa Mill complex at the foot of main street at The Napa River Inn. Call for cover/minimum information.
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SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 15th
NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH MOTOWN
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Jackie Fornatale will be celebrating 50 years with Motown in November at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) with performances on Sundays, November 15th & 22nd at 2:30 pm. The show features Gerry Dieffenbach as Musical Director, with Liz Lark Brown on Vocals, Mike Fornatale on Guitar and Vocals, Matt Lindsey on Bass and Eddy Zweiback on Drums. Lennie Watts directs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: NICOLE KAFKA WITH "VAMPS, VIXENS & VILLAINS"
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"When I'm good I'm very good, but when I'm bad I'm better!" Mae West said it, and now cabaret chanteuse Nicole Kafka lives it in her new solo outing, "Vamps, Vixens & Villains" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) for 2 more performances. Shows are scheduled for Friday, November 13th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 15th at 6:00 pm. Proving once again that naughty can almost always be nice, Nicole's set includes a cornucopia of bad girl repertoire, from "I Want to Be Bad" to "Cruella De Vil" and the original vamping lady, "Louisville Lou." Spanning decades of musical theater and popular song, "Vamps, Vixens & Villains" celebrates the best that a gal gone wrong has to offer. Musical director is David Shenton and the show is directed by Eric Michael Gillett. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: SHANA FARR HAS "PURE IMAGINATION"
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Shana Farr brings her acclaimed debut cabaret show, Pure Imagination, back to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Sunday, November 15th at 5:00 pm. Shana Farr is known for her classically trained, operetta voice and has been seen on several New York stages, including the New York City Center. In "Pure Imagination" she sets aside the classical music and brings her rich, expressive voice to songs from all different genres and songwriters, including Kurt Weill, Harold Arlen, Tim Di Pasqua, Francesca Blumenthal, Jeanine Tesori, Cyndi Lauper, Carly Simon and more. The show is directed by Lennie Watts, with musical direction by Steven Ray Watkins. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: NANCY STEARNS SINGS YIP HARBURG & RELEASES NEW CD
Nancy Stearns returns with her show "Yip Harburg: With Humor and Hope" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Sunday, November 15th at 7:00 pm. The date also marks the release of her CD with recorded songs from the show. The lyricist for The Wizard of Oz, Finian's Rainbow and so many movies and Broadway musicals, Yip Harburg has been called Broadway's social conscience. This show will highlight many of his songs of social comment - songs with both tremendous humor and hope. Musical director is Gregory Toroian and the show is directed by Helen Baldassare. There is a $20 cover (includes a free copy of the CD) plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - NOVEMBER 16th AND BEYOND
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MONDAY - NOVEMBER 16th
NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN IS "FEELIN' GROOVY" AT MAMA'S
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Carol Shedlin brings her new show, "Felin' Groovy" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) for six performances in October & November. She is joined by her musical director Jon Delfin at the piano and David Dunaway on bass. Aaron Morishita directs. Celebrating more than 15 years of impeccable musical taste, Carol takes us on her personal journey of musical and personal "grooviosity" spanning five decades from bobby soxer to bopper. In an evening rich with personal anecdotes, Carol moves from suburban life to Manhattan urbanity, sharing songs that helped shape her viewpoint, including boogie, blues, Bernstein, The Beatles and beyond. Final performance is scheduled for Monday, November 16th. All shows are at 7:00 pm. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: 6TH ANNUAL BROADWAY UNPLUGGED AT THE TOWN HALL
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT
Marc Kudisch, Emily Skinner, Daniel Reichard, William Michals, Sarah Jane McMahon, Bill Daugherty, Manu Narayan, and Lisa Howard will be among the more than fifteen Broadway stars that will be performing this year in the 6th Annual Broadway Unplugged Concert at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - ) on Monday, November 16th at 8:00 pm. The concert's musical director, for the sixth consecutive year, will be Ross Patterson. Taking the helm as director will be Scott Coulter. This is the concert where today's Broadway stars show they've got the same kind of chops as the old timers did - without electronic amplification. Tickets are $75 for the orchestra, $50 for the front balcony, and $25 for the rear balcony. Tickets may be purchased via TicketMaster at 212-307-4100 or at TicketMaster.com, as well as the Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6:00 pm every day but Sunday.
NYC: STEVE MARZULLO RETURNS TO BROADWAY AT BIRDLAND
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present Steve Marzullo & Friends at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) on Monday, November 16th at 7:00 pm. This event is part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series, featuring top Broadway performers and songwriters at the legendary music room. The Birdland concert will include performances of Marzullo's compositions by Broadway singers Kate Baldwin, Andrea McArdle, Terri Klausner, Judy Blazer, Rachel Ulanet, Matt Zarley, Stephanie Card, Chiarra Navarra, Yolande Bavan, Ric Ryder, Michael WInther and Craig Gilmore, with a special appearance by cellist Sebastian Stoger Demayo. Steve Marzullo's songs have been recorded and/or sung by Audra McDonald, Rebecca Luker, Stephanie J. Block and Liz Callaway. He has contributed songs for The Audience (Drama Desk Nomination for Best Musical), Songs From An Unmade Bed (New York Theater Workshop), and The Seven Deadly Sins for Audra McDonald (Carnegie Hall commission). He has worked on Broadway as a Musical Director, Conductor and Pianist for the last 25 years, and is currently the Assistant Conductor for Mamma Mia! There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 17th
NYC: JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS PRESENTS THE MORE THE MERRIER
Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy presents a special evening of her multi MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy & friends on Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ). "The More The Merrier Duets & More ..." will feature an evening full of duets and multi-voice musical partnering. Joining Jamie on November 17th will be: Rod (Seth Rettberg), Nicky (Cullen R. Titmas) and Brian (Nick Kohn) from the Tony Award-winning musical "Avenue Q" performing an original number written by James Darrah; "the most musically sophisticated act in folk," David Buskin & Robin Batteau; the upbeat and dynamic, Backstage Bistro award-winning group, Uptown Express; cabaret performer and sultry jazz vocalist, Eddie Bruce & Laura Munich; Bistro and MAC award-winning performer, Scott Coulter; London stage star ("City of Angels" and "Phantom") Andrew Halliday; and husband and wife Broadway duo Liz Larsen & Sal Viviano. Musical direction will be by Lanny Meyers and award-winning director Barry Kleinbort will direct. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: RYAN RAFTERY AT THE BEECHMAN WITH ONE-MAN SHOW
Ryan Raftery brings his irreverent one man show back to the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Tuesday, November 17th at 9:30 pm. Ryan sings it all, from Rodgers & Hammerstein to Rihanna, interspersed with tales of his fabled rivalry with multiple Grammy Award-winner Natalie Cole, his moving friendship with a hooker in the deep South and other stories that are bound to simultaneously delight and horrify the whole family. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: ANDREA MARCOVICCI CELEBRATES THE MERCER CENTENNIAL
Singer/actress Andrea Marcovicci will celebrate the 2009 Johnny Mercer Centennial with the NYC premiere of her new show "Skylark: Marcovicci Sings Mercer" at the THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212- 467-7444 - ) from Tuesday, November 17th through Saturday, December 26th. The only Mercer show to be commissioned for the Savannah Music Festival in his hometown of Savannah, Georgia, Andrea's personal homage celebrates the four-time Oscar winner through rarely-heard anecdotes and Andrea's trademark interpretations of Mercer's pensive, often impish, lyrics. "Skylark" includes familiar hits like "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive," "That Old Black Magic," "One for My Baby," "Goody, Goody" and "Moon River." Mercer, whose actual centennial is on November 18th, shares a birthday with Andrea. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 pm with additional late shows at 11:00 pm on Friday & Saturday. There is a $60 cover and $30 minimum Tuesday through Thursday and for the 11:00 pm weekend shows. The 8:30 pm shows on Friday and Saturday have a $65 cover and a required $60 prix-fixe dinner.
BOS: "LIFE IS A CABARET" UPSTAGE LUNG CANCER BENEFIT CONCERT
Upstage Lung Cancer , a Boston not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing funding and advocacy for lung cancer, presentS "Life Is a Cabaret," an evening of cabaret and American jazz standards, on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7:30 at the CALDERWOOD PAVILION (527 Tremont Street, Boston, MA - TKTS: 617-933-8600 - http://www.bostontheatrescene.com/ ). The cast members are all members of BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - ): Kathy St. George, Krisanthi Pappas, Hildy Grossman and Brian DeLorenzo. Arts and entertainment critic and three-time cancer survivor Joyce Kulhawik will MC and Boston's fabled Red Sox announcer, Jerry Remy of NESN, will be honored with the First Annual Upstage Lung Cancer Fan Award for his courage in speaking out publicly about his battle with lung cancer. Nationally renowned pianist Timothy Evans will be music director for the evening. Tickets are $30, $60, $100, $250, $500.
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WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 18th
NYC: "THEN COMES MARRIAGE" EXTENDED AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
Brenda Jean Foley and Audrey-Maeve Hager present two added performances of their cabaret debut in "Then Comes Marriage: the joys and aggravations of marriage" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Wednesday & Thursday, November 18th & 19th at 7:00 pm. Using songs from the 1940s through today, Brenda and Audrey offer their joys and aggravations in finding and marrying the love of your life using material ranging from Bacharach/David to Sondheim, Paul Simon and Ingrid Michaelson. The show has musical direction by Tracy Stark and direction by Julie Reyburn. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
S.F.: CONFUNKSHUN'S HIGH ENERGY SHOW AT RRAZZ ROOM
Confunkshun, the legendary funk music group featuring Michael Cooper, will appear at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - ) Wednesday through Sunday, November 18th through 22nd. Shows are at Wednesday & Thursday at 8:00 pm and 7:00 pm Friday through Sunday. Added late shows on Friday & Saturday at 9:30 pm. Confunkshun is a high energy band with great choreography, six part vocal harmonies and memorable arrangements. They were instrumental in the evolution of funk, with gold records, hit singles and R&B hits. Though they stopped playing in the late 70's, the birth of rap and hip hop exposed them to a new generation and brought them back to the stage. Their records were re-released and new albums recorded. Tickets are $30 on opening night and $35 thereafter.
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THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 19th
NYC: SCOT ALBERTSON RETURNS TO BEECHMAN TO SPOTLIGHT 4TH CD
Scot Albertson and the Scot Albertson Quintet return to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 pm. Special Guests For This Event Vibraphonist Warren Chiasson & Percussionist Rex Benincasa. Other members of the band are Daryl Kojak on piano and Cameron Brown on Bass. Scot continually presents new music in each performance including songs to be included in their recently released 4th CD "With Every Note, A Step...". Scot has been nominated 3 years consecutively (2007 thru 2009) for a MAC Award for Male Jazz Vocalist and his 3rd CD, "Fate Revealed By Design" was nominated in 2008 for a MAC Award for Jazz Recording. Daryl was the recipient of a 2008 MAC Award for Jazz Duo/Group & a 2009 Bistro Award. There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JAN BRENNAN ASKS "BROTHER, CAN YOU SPARE A SMILE?"
Jan Brennan will return to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) with "Brother, Can You Spare A Smile?", an all new show, on Thursday, November 19th ay 8:15 pm. Jan promises songs that will make you laugh and forget, celebrating artists from Yip Harburg to Mel Brooks to Bette Midler. Musical Director is Steven D. Cirillo. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 20th
NYC: MAGGIE MALONE AT MAMA'S WITH MOONSTRUCK
Jazz-Pop singer Maggie Malone returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Friday, November 20th and Tuesday, December 1st, both shows at 7:30 pm in her show "MOONSTRUCK, Tunes of Lunar Magic and Mischief". Maggie's new show is a tribute to two moons: the friendly prairie moon she knew as a child in South Dakota, oh so many moons ago, and the elegant urban orb, set in the glittering skyscape of Manhattan, that she knows and loves now. Some songs directly address the moon and others were chosen for an intriguing image of it tucked into the lyric. In "Moonstruck," she'll be accompanied by an amazing jazz trio: Lou Rainone, musical director and piano, Paul Beaudry, bass and Dave Jeffrey, drums. Songs will include music by composers ranging from 'Duke' Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael and Jimmy Van Heusen to Van Morrison. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: SONG-SEEKER SETS SIGHTS ON WINTER SONGS
Anthony Santelmo, Jr., continues his debut CD release celebration at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Friday, November 20th at 8:00 pm. Anthony's show "Seeks Out Winter Songs" features the songs of Ford Winter. CDs will be available for sale after the show. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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MONDAY - NOVEMBER 30th
NYC: CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY ANNOUNCED
Submissions are now being accepted for our annual CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS contest, where we will choose THE 2009 CD OF THE YEAR. Winners will be announced at the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS show, to be held at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Monday, November 30th, 2009. The show will feature some of the top names in cabaret as well as some cabaret newcomers. Performers who will be submitting CDs are invited to contact us about performing a number as part of the show. Performers will be announced when tickets go on sale on today, November 2nd. Tickets for the AWARDS PRESENTATION & CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS show will cost $10 for 2009-2010 members, $5 for CABARET FOR SENIORS members and $15 for non-members. Tickets MUST be purchased online, in advance via the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website . NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE TAKEN BY THE VENUE.
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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
I still will owe you reviews on the following shows: Marcus Simeone's show at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM on October 21st; Chicago favorites Becky Menzie & Tom Michael's "Better Two-Gether" show, also seen at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM on October 19th; Rob Langeder's show at DON'T TELL MAMA on the 27th of October. Last night I was back at DON'T TELL MAMA for Nicole Kafka's "Vamps, Vixens & Villains" show.
Here's the problem: the more shows I see, the harder it is to keep up with reviews. The fewer shows I see, the more irritable I get (just ask my roommate or the cat with no name who allows us to live here).
Marcus Simeone has his next show on November 22nd, and Nicole Kafka on the 13th. I promise a review on each on Monday. The Menzie/Michaels and Langeder shows were sort of "one shot" events, so I shall fit them in when I have space and time. Tonight I plan to see Leslie Orofino at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN, and maybe a second show. And I am contemplating moving all the future reviews to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG with a one or two sentence synopsis in the newsletter with a link. Decision not yet made.
No apology to Craig Coursey today. He always delays his lunch hour on Mondays & Thursdays until the newsletter arrives. We're actually more than a full hour early in sending this one out! (with just 500 words over our 10,000 word goal).
This issue contains cabaret listings sent in directly to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE by performers or their publicists, and includes all items received to date covering show in October. Look for more news on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG and in Monday's newsletter. See a show or two this week! Visit our websites! Join as a member! Sign up on TWITTER!! Run a banner or sidebar ad! Now - more than ever - cabaret (and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE) needs your support.
I have a lot more to tell you about - but no more time to tell it.
And that's just about the way it was. Until Monday then.
Thanks for your support of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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