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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #091103 - Monday, November 9, 2009
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
GRACE COSGROVE ADDED TO CAST OF CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY
17 cabaret CDs have been entered in our annual CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS contest, where we will choose THE 2009 CD OF THE YEAR. You can see all the CDs entered on the website at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CDContest2009.shtml
Three CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members will serve as judges this year: A performer (Sue Matsuki), a Cabaret Maven (Joe Regan, Jr.) and a reviewer (John Hoglund). CDs will be judged for 3 main qualities, with weighted points awarded in each area: VOCALS/INSTRUMENTALS, PRODUCTION/TECHNICAL QUALITY and PACKAGING/PRESENTATION.
Top three winners will be announced at our 2nd Annual CABARET CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS event on Monday, November 30th at 7:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). The show will be MCd by Jim Speake. Musical director is Tracy Stark. Performers announced to date are:
CYNTHIA CRANE* - JOSHUA WARR - BOOTH DANIELS - KATHLEEN FRANCE - SUE MATSUKI - EDD CLARK - SHIRLEY RITENOUR* - DENISE WHITTIER - GREG PURNHAGEN* - GRACE COSGROVE* - more added soon. (* have CDs entered)
(As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.)
Tickets for the AWARDS PRESENTATION & CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS show 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. Limited to 70 seats - no reservations takend after November 27th.
To order tickets go to http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/thankyou1tkt2.shtml
HERE & THERE - PART I
This is sort of a "catch up" issue. We have been trying our best to accomplish two goals: keep our newsletter listings at least two week - and hopefully three weeks - ahead, while keeping the issues less than 10,000 words. The two goals have become almost impossible to reach. In this issue we have tried to cover all items through November 22nd, but we have been forced to skip a few items on the 21st & 22nd, which will be included in Thursday's issue.
We are looking for SPONSORS for our CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS party -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 (just $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 - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/thankyou1sponsor.shtml
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.
Scott Siegle has announced additions to cast of BROADWAY UNPLUGGED, which takes place on Monday, November 16th at THE TOWN HALL (see listings below). New additions are John Easterlin, who won two Grammy Awards this year, as well as Nightlife Award winner David Colbert, and Broadway stars Tony Yazbeck and Janet Metz.
Want to get in the Holiday spirit early? There is a great selection of Holiday-themed CD on the website at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.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.
Congratulations to the songwriting team of Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich have picked up the 2009 Fred Ebb Award, the songwriting laurel that comes with a $50,000 cash prize. Funded by royalties from the catalog of late lyricist Ebb ("Cabaret," "Chicago," "Kiss of the Spider Woman"), the Fred Ebb Foundation launched the award in 2005 to honor a promising lyricist, composer or songwriting team that has not yet hit the commercial big-time.
I dropped in on the MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) BAZAAR at DON'T TELL MAMA yesterday afternoon, and was happy to see so many folks - and not just MAC members - perusing the sale and auction tables, and making purchases. Events like this are great places to network in addition to supporting a good cause. I'm only sorry I couldn't stay longer than a few minutes, rather than the 30-40 minutes I planned. I made the error of travelling by bus -it was such a terrific day I didn't want to spend a minute underground in the subway. But, instead of taking me a mere 45-50 minutes, it took me nearly an hour and 45 minutes to get to the club. Phase one - crosstown on the #14 bus was a breeze. But uptown on the #10, in addition to a 20-minute wait to get on the bus, we had to load and unload 2 wheelchair passengers enroute, and construction in the area of 41st street narrowed the avenue to 2 lanes.
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.
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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 http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/
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 at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/GRACENOTESVOLUMEONE 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 no at http://cdbaby.com/cd/jderoy2
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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 http://www.lookoutjazz.com/ 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 http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/adele3 .
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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 - http://www.cabaretprinting.com ), 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 (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ ), 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 9th THROUGH 15th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
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MONDAY - NOVEMBER 9th
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 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
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) 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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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 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) with one last performance scheduled for 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: AMY'S BACK AND SHE'S WOLKIN' ONCE MORE
After an absence of 2 years, Amy Wolk brings back an all-new version of her famed and acclaimed "Wolk This Way" show to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Mondays, November 9th & 16th at 9:30 pm and Sundays, November 15th & 29th at 7:00 pm. Musical direction is by Steven Ray Watkins with direction by Lennie Watts. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 10th
NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ), Tuesday nights in November at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 minimum.
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 11th
NYC: ANY WEDNESDAY FEATURES MOIRA DANIS
ANY WEDNESDAY, the free in-store concert series that features the best in cabaret, jazz and theater music takes at THE BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC). Performances are at 6:00 pm. On Wednesday, November 11th, Moira Danis will be performing songs from her latest CD, "Beautiful Sounds - The Songs of Petula Clark". Moira will share both songs that Ms. Clark made famous, as well as some written by this 60's icon.. No Reservations taken. No cover. CDs for sale after show.
NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: VALERIE CAPERS
MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY continues on Wednesdays at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC). This long-running series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte. Next show is on Wednesday, November 11th featuring Valerie Capers, singer/pianist and John Robinson, bass. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.
NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH LORGE & SKIPPER
Dana Lorge and Richard Skipper are hosting "Wednesday Night at the Iguana" at 8:00 pm at IGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454 - ). Each week this comedy and musical variety show will feature special guest stars. On November 11th special guest stars: Terese Genecco, Fred Martin, Marlene Sampson, Jane Scheckter, Parker Scott, Elli. Other entertainers that show up will be inserted throughout the show as time permits. Barry Levitt on keyboard & Saadi Zane on bass. There is a $10 cover, no minimum.
CHICAGO: DAVE FRISHBERG & OTHERS AT HUMANITIES FESTIVAL
Pianist Dave Frishberg joins Karen Morrow, KT Sullivan, Jon Weber, Nina Goldrich, Marcy Heisler and host Michael A. Kerker of ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) for an evening of cabaret favorites on Wednesday, November 11th at 7:30 om at DIANE & DAVID B. HELLER AUDITORIUM at FRANCIS W. PARKER SCHOOL (2233 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL - 312-494-9509). The event is part of the Chicago Humanities Festival. Tickets are $25.
L.A.: SONY HOLLAND SINGS FROM FROM ARLEN TO ZIMMERMAN!
Jazz vocalist Sony Holland will perform at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - ) on Wednesday, November 11th at 9:00 pm. Sony Holland is making her Gardenia debut after moving to L.A. from San Francisco, where she started by singing on the streets of Fisherman's Wharf and worked her way up to headlining runs at the Rrazz Room. She has also made 3 extended tours of Asia and played premier jazz festivals and top venues such as the Blue Note in NYC. She will be joined by pianist Shelly Markham for this show. She will perform the songs of her favorite Jewish Composers including Irving Berlin, Paul Simon and Bob Dylan (aka Bob Zimmerman). Sony has performed sold-out shows at Yoshi's, The Plush Room, The Rrazz Room and has appeared in many festivals both in the Bay area and around the world. Call for cover/minimum information.
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 12th
NYC: GRACE NOTES: SINGERS' SOIREE: HARVEST'S BOUNTY
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
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 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) 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 (http://www.cityharvest.org/ ), 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: 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 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Thursday, November 12th 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: JOSHUA WARR IN NYC DEBUT: SING NO EVIL
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). 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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NYC: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN AT SILVERLEAF TAVERN
The "Travel Light" duo of Mary Foster Conklin, vocals, and Tony Romano, guitar, will be performing on Thursday, November 12th at SILVERLEAF TAVERN IN THE 70 PARK AVE. HOTEL (70 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-973-2550 - http://www.70parkave.com/ ) with three sets between 6:30 & 9:30 pm. No cover charge, no minimum.
NYC: CABARET AT CAFE SABARSKY:ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO
CABARET AT CAFE SABARSKY in the NEUE GALERIE (1048 Fifth Avenue, NYC - 212-628-6200 - http://www.neuegalerie.org/ ) continues its unique series devoted primarily to German and Austrian music of the 1890s to 1930s, some of the most vibrant, spirited, and innovative music created in the modern era. On Thursday, November 12th the performances will be by Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano. For their return to Cafe Sabarsky, they promise an evening of consummate charm, featuring an assortment of songs by such composers as Leonard Cohen, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Friedrich Hollander, and Kurt Weill. Performances are at 9:00 pm, preceded by a prix-fixe dinner at 7:00 pm. Ticket price for dinner & show is $110.
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
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 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) 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"
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
"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 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) for 2 more performances. Shows are scheduled for Friday, November 13th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 14th 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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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 - http://www.psmuseum.org/ ) 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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L.A.: SAMMY WILLIAMS MAKES CABARET DEBUT AT THE GARDENIA
A Tony-Award winner for his performance as "Paul San Marco" in the original company of A Chorus Line, Sammy Williams makes his cabaret debut at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - ) on Friday & Saturday, November 13th & 14th at 9:00 pm. Also the recipient of the prestigious Obie Award and a Special Theatre World Award for his creative contribution to that show, he was also in the Broadway productions of The Happy Time, Applause, and SeeSaw. Last Season critics raved over his lead performance in the musical comedy smash, All This and Heaven Too. Next year, his one-man show, And The Winner Is, will make its world premiere at The Secret Rose Theatre in the NoHo Arts District. Call for cover/minimum information.
FOR NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 14th
NYC: NICOLE KAFKA WITH "VAMPS, VIXENS & VILLAINS"
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
"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 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) for 1 more performances on Saturday, November 14th at 6:00 pm. See item above on Friday, November 13th for details. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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N.Y.STATE: BILL CARMICHAEL IN CABARET AT FORT SALEM
Broadway's Bill Carmichael comes to the stage of the CABARET AT FORT SALEM THEATER (11 East Broadway, Salem, NY - 518-854-9200 - http://www.fortsalemtheater.com/ ) on Saturday, November 14th, at 8:00 pm in his one-man show, Those Shining Lights Inside of Me The show is a musical excursion in which he examines the wide-eyed hopes and dreams of youth through the backward glances of experience and maturity. Bill Carmichael first sang about bright lights shining before him in a college production of the classic coming-of-age musical, The Fantasticks. His college success was followed by a performer's life in New York. He was a member of the original cast of the classic theatrical revue, Forbidden Broadway, where nightly he sang a parody of the song, "Memory," from Cats. He soon landed his first Broadway show: Cats. Carmichael followed his early success with stints on Broadway and in national tours in Peter Pan with Sandy Duncan, Les Miserables, and Phantom of the Opera, in which he understudied and performed the title role. Working also on television and in Los Angeles, he appeared in Ragtime. In 2001, he was part of the original Broadway cast of Mamma Mia! 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 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) 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: JOSHUA DESJARDINS HELPS YOU FIND YOUR INNER NERD
Joshua Desjardins brings his show "Nerds Among Us" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Sunday, November 15th at 8:00 pm and Monday, November 16th at 7:00 pm. "Nerds Among Us" is a show about the discovery of one's self (and one's inner nerd) and realizing that we are all more than just enough. The show is directed by Eric Michael Gillett with musical direction by Jeff Cubeta. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
L.A.: EVERYBODY'S GIRL WITH ALEXANDRA BILLINGS
Alexandra Billings will make her Los Angeles cabaret concert debut in EVERYBODY'S GIRL with musical direction by Bill Newlin at STERLING'S UPSTAIRS (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-754-8700 - http://www.vitellosrestaurant.com/ ) on Sunday, November 15th at 7:00 pm. The engagement is co-presented by Michael Sterling and Ralph Lampkin, Jr. of the Lampkin Music Group in Chicago. A recipient of a MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) award, Alexandra has also received 5 After Dark Awards from Gay Chicago Magazine and a Jeff Award. Alexandra was nominated for an Artist Director Achievement Award as Best Actress in a Musical for her critically acclaimed one-woman, autobiographical show-in-song Before I Disappear presented in Los Angeles during 2005. Preceded by productions in Chicago and Boston, the show opened Off-Broadway in 2003 at The Producer's Club. More recently, it was presented in Michigan at the Acorn Theatre during 2007. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - NOVEMBER 16th THROUGH 22nd
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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 - 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. 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
John Easterlin, who won two Grammy Awards this year, as well as Nightlife Award winner David Colbert, and Broadway stars Tony Yazbeck and Janet Metz have been added to the cast - joining Marc Kudisch, Emily Skinner, Daniel Reichard, William Michals, Sarah Jane McMahon, Bill Daugherty, Manu Narayan, and Lisa Howard - 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 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/ ) 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: ADI BRAUN TRIO IN "O CANADA"
Vocalist Adi Braun, pianist Laila Biali and bassist Steve Watson - all Canadians - at the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Monday, October 16th at 7:00 pm in an evening of unforgettable classics and a healthy dose of Canadiana. Sometimes bold, sassy and a little frisky but always sincere, Adi deftly mixes up her set with standards, pop, cabaret and blues by Canadian, American and European greats, past and present, including some of her own originals. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-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 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ). "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: MELINDA DOOLITTLE, IDOL FINALIST, DEBUTS AT FEINSTEIN'S
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/ ) presents the debut Melinda Doolittle in her first-ever nightclub engagement Tuesday through Saturday, November 17th through 21st. The "American Idol" finalist will perform an intimate evening of jazz standards, pop hits and Broadway classics, in addition to selections from her CD, Coming Back To You. Raised in St. Louis, MO and Tulsa, OK, Melinda studied music at Belmont University in the storied music citadel of Nashville. She would eventually perfect her craft as a back-up singer for stars such as Michael McDonald, Aaron Neville, CeCe Winans and Gospel group Anointed, slowly building the necessary vocal confidence to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. Since her time on Idol and her transition into the spotlight, Melinda has wowed audiences everywhere with her big voice and soulful performances, from the White House to the Musicians Hall of Fame, from the Kennedy Center to the Today Show. Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm; and Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. There is a $60 cover and a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: SALUTE TO GREAT AMERICAN SONGWRITING TEAMS
MERKIN CONCERT HALL (129 West 67th Street, NYC - 212-501-3330 - http://www.merkinconcerthall.org/ ) and New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, http://www.nyfos.org), will present Great American Songwriting Teams, an evening of famous and rarely-heard songs honoring the genius of America's classic collaborators, on Tuesday & Thursday, November 17th and 19th at 8:00 pm. The artists for Great American Songwriting Teams will be Jason Graae and Sylvia McNair and Mary Testa. NYFOS co-founder and Artistic Director Steven Blier will serve as pianist, host and arranger. The show will feature the music of Bock & Harnick, Bolcom & Weinstein, Dietz & Schwartz, George & Ira Gershwin, Maltby & Shire, Kander & Ebb, Leiber & Stoller, Lerner & Loewe, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Rodgers & Hart and other teams. Tickets are $40 - $55.
NYC: NICHOLAS PAYTON SEXTET AT BIRDLAND
The Nicholas Payton Sextet moves into BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) Tuesday through Saturday, November 17th through 21st with sets at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Since 1994, when Nicholas Payton made his recording debut as a leader with 'From This Moment,' the trumpeter has been lauded as a significant, top-tier voice in jazz. Even though he started out as a "young lion of jazz," heralded as one of the new-generation guardians of the hard bop flame, 34 year-old Payton devoted himself to discovering his voice outside of the strict confines of that rearview mirror approach to the music. Having grown up in a family of musicians in the jazz Mecca of New Orleans, Payton has built his unique voice by melding a post-bop foundation, a heavy emphasis on groove, his soulful history, and various experimental elements. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
BOS: "LIFE IS A CABARET" UPSTAGE LUNG CANCER BENEFIT CONCERT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Upstage Lung Cancer (http://www.upstagelungcancer.org/ ), 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 - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/ ): 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: BABY JANE DEXTER'S NEW SHOW IS ALL ABOUT LOVE!
Baby Jane Dexter brings her eagerly awaited new show, "All About Love" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for 11 performances, opening on Wednesday, November 18th at 7:30 pm. Additional shows are on Fridays & Saturdays through December 19th, also at 7:30 pm. Tackling the quixotic aspects of love, from woulda, coulda, shoulda and a few mountains in between, Baby Jane Dexter's brand new show dives full force into that which is real - and that which is fantasy. She leaves no stone unturned as she delves into matters of the heart. In doing so, she will sing from the catalogues of a potpourri of great songwriters including, Duke Ellington, Carole King, Stephen Sondheim, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. She is accompanied by her longtime arranger/musical director Ross Patterson. Elissa Patterson serves as consultant/director. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: TRIO PRESENTS CHAMBERET FEATURING NEW COMPOSERS
A "Chamberet!", featuring Marissa Rosen, Doug Shapiro and Jennifer Wren with Musical Director, Paul Stephan will be presented on Wednesday, November 18th at 6:00 pm at THE MADISON AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH (Madison Avenue at East 31st Street, NYC). "Chamberet" will feature the work of Brad Alexander, Kristin Anderson, Barbara Anselmi, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Bridget Carpenter, Sam Carner, Kevin Carter, Bobby Cronin, Kevin Del Aguila, Lisa DeSpain, Derek Gregor, Adam Gwon, Lizzie Hagstedt, Russ Kaplan, Nicholas Levin, Ernie Lijoi, Susan Murray, Robby Sandler, Crystal Skillman, Sara Wordsworth, and Clay Zambo. These young singers are thrilled to present the outstanding new work of current composers and lyricists, including a few world-premiere songs especially written for this event. Suggested donation of $10 to benefit the church.
NYC: JOAN RIVERS RETURNS WITH STAND UP ACT TO 42ND STREET
Comedy legend Joan Rivers returns with her her live stand-up act to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) on Wednesday, November 18th at 8:00 pm. Tickets - $30 - should be purchased at http://www.spincyclenyc.com or 212-352-3101. Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, reality TV and award show fashions. Rivers delivers a raunchy, politically incorrect evening of stand-up comedy. One of the hardest working women in show business, she is a best-selling author, Tony-nominated actress, playwright, screenwriter, motion picture director, Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host, jewelry designer, business woman and mother to "what's-her-name" Melissa. Pre-show, Lance Cruce entertains at the piano. Tickets are $30 with a portion of the proceeds going to Joan Rivers' favorite charities: God's Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs for the Blind. There is also a $15 per person food/drink minimum.
M.W.: NELLIE MCKAY PERFORMS LERNER AT THE KRANZBERG
Songwriter Nellie McKay sings her own wonderful songs as well as Irving Berlin, Billy Strayhorn, jazz, reggae and Weimar at the KRANZBERG ART CENTER (501 North Grand Street, St. Louis, MO - 314-795-8778 - http://www.grandcenter.org/ ) on Wednesday & Thursday, November 18th & 19th at 8:00 pm, presented by CABARET ST. LOUIS (http://www.cabaretstl.org/ ). Nellie is a very talented and very "downtown" singer and songwriter who reveres her elders. She has performed in film (P.S. I Love You), on Broadway (The Threepenny Opera) and has been heard on TV (Weeds, Grey's Anatomy, NCIS) and film (Rumor Has It, directed by Rob Reiner). Tickets are $45.
AUS: OXFAM AUSTRALIA FUNDRAISER FEATURES TOM DICKENS
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
2009 "Under Our Wing Award" winner Tom Dickins returns to THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/ ) with Jennifer Kingwell on piano on Wednesday, November 18th at 8:00 pm for a fundraiser night for recent tsunami, earthquake and typhoon victims. Proceeds will be donated to the Oxfam Australia's Asia Pacific Disaster Appeal (http://www.oxfam.org.au/ ). Oxfam Australia works in 28 countries across East Asia and South Asia, Southern Africa, the Pacific and Indigenous Australia to help people find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Tickets are $22.
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THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 19th
NYC: CAROLE J. BUFFORD PRESENTS INTRO AT THE METROPOLITAN
Carole J. Bufford makes her THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) solo show debut for two nights only, on Thursday, November 19th at 7:30 pm and Saturday November 21st at 9:30 pm. In her show, "intro", Carole, a bluesy singer with a penchant for any song that tells a great story, takes a soulful, fresh approach to everything from pop standards to the Great American Songbook. Her show will feature the songs of Bessie Smith, Cole Porter, Johnny Cash, Sam Cooke, and many others. Her show is directed by Lennie Watts with Musical Direction by Nate Buccieri. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: MERYL ROMER JAZZ QUARTET AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
Singer-songwriter Meryl Romer brings her jazz quartet to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Thursday, November 19th at 9:45 pm. She is joined by Erik Deutsch on Piano, Jonti Siman on Bass and Marc Dalio on Drums. Ms. Romer made her debut as a solo artist with her album "So Sure", released by Lady Pearl Music in April 2009. Since its release, Romer has been playing shows throughout her home state of Colorado and returning periodically to her birth place of New York City. Romer's music brims with nostalgic jazz motifs resembling the classic creases of Ella Fitzgerald and the satiny pitch of Doris Day. Call for cover/minimum information.
L.A.: CABARET WEST PRESENTS RICK's PICKS
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/ ) presents its fourth "RICK's PICKS", a monthly series of evenings hosted by Rick Starr at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm ) on Thursday, November 19th at 9:00 pm with a birthday salute to Johnny Mercer. Chosen by Rick to appear are Eileen Barnett, George Ball, Keith David, Loretta Devine, Amanda McBroom, Susan Edwards Martin, Lee Meriwether and Joan Ryan. Musical direction by Wayne Moore. These evenings are an opportunity for artists to assist Rick in presenting the type of show that he appreciates most: wonderful performers singing great songs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink or dinner 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 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) 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: KATHLEEN FRANCE READS THE BOOK OF LOVE
Kathleen France brings her Debut Cabaret Show entitled "Book ff Love" to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) one more time on Friday, November 20th at 9:45 pm. The show explores the trials and tribulations of dating through song. An avid reader, Kathleen daydreams about her love life being like those in novels, only to find that real life doesn't quite measure up to the stories she reads on the train. Music includes selections from Queen, Billy Joel, Sheryl Crow, Dolly Parton, Sippie Wallace, and others from the Great American Songbook. Music Direction is by Tracy Stark and the show is directed by Lina Koutrakos. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: HAROLD SANDITEN WITH LOVE EXPOSED AT MAMA'S
Harold Sanditen brings his show LOVE EXPOSED to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Friday, November 20th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 21st at 5:00 pm after a sold-out run at PIZZA IN THE PARK in London. Love Exposed is a brand new show of songs, exploring the edgier sides of love and romance. Harold's soulful interpretation of lyrics portrays love from both a comical and serious perspective, through the words and music of Cole Porter, Ogden Nash, Stephen Sondheim, Cy Coleman, Neil Sedaka, Kurt Weill, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jacques Brel and Burt Bacharach to name a few. The show is directed by Lisa Forrell, with musical direction by David Gaines, and featuring Louis Tucci on bass. In 2007, after more than 20 years as a theatre producer and previously an investment banker, American-born Harold decided to move on from producing and do something he'd always wanted to do - cabaret performance. Harold's vocal style covers the whole gamut, from jazz and latin, to pop, ballads and show tunes. Since then he has performed both in NYC & London. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
TX: JAZZ VOCALIST CAROLYN LEE JONES AT SANDAGA JAZZ
Vocalist Carolyn Lee Jones will perform at SANDAGA JAZZ (1325 East Levee Street, Dallas, TX - 214-616-0802 - http://www.SandagaJazz.com ) on Friday, November 20th at 8:30 pm. Featured with Ms. Jones for this performance are a band of top musicians on the Dallas jazz scene today including Bernard Wright on piano, Shelley Carrol on tenor and flute,Yuka Tadano on bass, and Andrew Griffith on drums. They will offer an exciting and eclectic range of jazz selections that run the gamut from up-tempo and swinging to ballads and Bossa Nova rhythms, and jazz interpretations of popular music. Also included will be selections from Ms. Jones' recent CD, "Bon Appetit." Admission is a $10 donation at the door; BYOB and light refreshments available.
L.A.: TISH ONEY AT M BAR ONE NIGHT ONLY
Award-winning jazz vocalist and touring cabaret artist Tish Oney will appear with her trio Friday, November 20th at 10:00 pm at M BAR (1253 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA - 323-856-0036 - http://www.mbarhollywood.com/ ). Oney will be leading her trio at the piano and mic for a memorable evening of jazz standards and originals. Her latest CD, "Dear Peg," is currently on the 2010 Grammy ballot in the categories of Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Traditional Pop Album. Her star-studded band includes Chris Conner on bass and Tim Pleasant on drums. There is a $10 plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
S.A.: FOLK ICON BILL KNIGHT RETURNS WITH DYLAN & MORE
Folk icon Bill Knight returns to VILLA PASCAL THEATRE DURBANVILLE (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566 - http://www.villapascal.co.za/ ) with the hit show Bob Dylan and Me on Friday, November 20th at 7:00 pm. This show was also used as a publicity launch of Bob Dylan's latest album Together through Life at Villa Pascal in May 2009. The first half comprise of a Bob Dylan tribute featuring popular ballads such as Mr. Tambourine man, all along the Watchtower, Mary Jane, Back Pages, and many more nostalgic sing-a-along hits. Second Half features songs from Bill's award winning CD - the cream of South African Roots music, coupled with heart-breaking poetical lyrics. Call for cover/minimum information.
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SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 21st
NYC: TOMMY FEMIA "JUDY GARLAND LIVE!" WITH CHRISTINE PEDI
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 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Saturday, November 21st at 8:30 pm with special guest soap star Christin Pedi (as Liza). 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: HEALTH CARE UNDER THE KNIFE IN "DAMAGED CARE"
"Damaged Care" The Comedy Musical About Health Care in America will be presented at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Saturday, November 21st at 7:30 pm; Sunday, November 22nd at 6:00 pm; Friday, December 11th at 7:00 pm; and Saturday, December 12th at 3:30 pm. Written and performed by Dr. Greg LaGana & Dr. Barry Levy, the show is directed by Michael Schiralli with musical direction by Brad Ross. Damaged Care has been performed Off-Off Broadway and at many other venues across the country for the past 14 years. The show highlights issues of great concern to patients and health professionals, including erosion of the doctor-patient relationship, depersonalization of services, the inadequate emphasis on prevention, and the success of "superbugs." A Discussion about health care in the United States will follow the performance. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: "EVERYTHING THE TRAFFIC WILL ALLOW" RETURNS
Klea Blackhurst will return to New York City with her critically-acclaimed concert, "Everything the Traffic Will Allow: The Songs and Sass of Ethel Merman" for an open-ended run of Saturday performances beginning November 21st at 5:00 pm, at the SNAPPLE THEATER CENTER (210 West 50th Street, NYC - 212-921-7862). There will be special added holiday performances on Friday, November 27th at 3:00 pm and Friday, January 1st at 3:00 pm. There is no performance on Saturday, December 5th. The knock-out show took New York by storm in 2001 and has since been performed around country and in Europe. Accompanied by the Pocket Change Trio, Klea brings bright new interpretations of Merman's signature songs such as "I Got Rhythm," "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and "There's No Business Like Show Business," as well as rarely performed obscurities including "Just A Moment Ago," "I've Still Got My Health," and "World Take Me Back." The show is Ms. Blackhurst's loving tribute to the songs made famous by the quintessential stage personality Ethel Merman. Rather than a Merman imitation, Ms Blackhurst offers a paean to the great Broadway legend that serves as a potent and happy reminder of Merman's sheer, undeniable importance to both the history of twentieth century entertainment and its iconic composers. Tickets are $35 and 50.
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SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 22nd
NYC: MARCUS SIMEONE WITH "EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $7 OFF THE COVER
Bistro & MAC Award winner Marcus Simeone returns with his show "Everything Must Change" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Sunday, October 22nd at 9:45 pm. "Everything Must Change" is all about the beautiful songs that changed lives through the music and lyrics of Johnny Mercer, Jimmy Van Heusen, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Bobby Darin, Carol King and more. The songs are a unique and visionary mix of familiar and rarely heard songs celebrating the insistence of change as seen through the eyes of this acclaimed and exciting singer. As an artist and a person, Marcus Simeone has experienced exceptional life-alterting experiences over this past year, contributing to the development of this show. Marcus will be accompanied by a trio led by musical director Barry Levitt. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $13 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: ANGELA SHULTZ RETURNS WITH HER NEW SOLO SHOW
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NYC cabaret performer Angela Shultz reprises her new solo show "Kiss Me Like You Mean It," at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Sunday, November 22nd at 3:30 pm. Angela Shultz returns with a show about the kind of love that drives you to commit or be committed, featuring the songs of Derek Webb, Cy Coleman, Heart, Heisler and Goldrich, Harold Arlen and the Magnetic Fields. Musical direction is by Brett Kristofferson, with direction by Hector Coris. Angela made her solo cabaret debut with "The Whole Wide World" in the fall of 2007. She returned with "Closer Than You Think: Songs of Brett Kristofferson" (directed by Hector Coris) in 2008. Angela premiered "Kiss Me Like You Mean It" in 2009 There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: THE BROADWAY BOYS WITH SPECIAL GUEST SHOSHANA BEAN
BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) presents the return of "The Broadway Boys" on Sunday, November 22nd at 6:30 pm. "The Broadway Boys" were assembled by Jesse Nager in order to create a new sound for theater and non-theater audiences alike. By mixing pop, jazz, gospel, and funk elements to Broadway standards, The Broadway Boys have created what has been called, "A Symphony of Sound." They are joined by Broadway singer Shoshana Bean for this special one-night engagement. Shoshana is best known for her roles in Broadway smash hits Wicked and Hairspray. "The Broadway Boys" include Jesse Nager (Mary Poppins), Maurice Murphy (Spelling Bee), Daniel Torres (The Pirate Queen), Josh Strickland (Tarzan), Michael James Scott (Jersey Boys), and Danny Calvert (Altar Boyz). Justin Paul will be musical director and Schele Williams will direct. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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MONDAY - NOVEMBER 23rd
NYC: NATALIE DOUGLAS IN LENA HORNE SHOW AT BIRDLAND
Seven-time MAC Award and 2008 Nightlife Award Winner, Natalie Douglas, brings her new show, "To Lena ... a Tribute to the Lady & her Music" to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) on Monday, November 23rd at 7:00 pm. Living legend Lena Horne graced the world stage with her talent, beauty, dignity, sophistication and matchless interpretive skills for an unbelievable 70 years. Natalie and her band, led by her Musical Director, MAC Award Winner and "Avenue Q" Associate Conductor Mark Hartman, celebrate the nightclub legacy of this incomparable Lady. They will be performing songs associated with the famed singer, including "As Long As I Live," "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Believe in Yourself," and the classic "Stormy Weather." There is a $25 cover plus a $10 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 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Monday, November 30th, at 7:00 pm. Performers already announced are: CYNTHIA CRANE - JOSHUA WARR - BOOTH DANIELS - KATHLEEN FRANCE - SUE MATSUKI - EDD CLARK - SHIRLEY RITENOUR - DENISE WHITTIER - GREG PURNHAGEN - GRACE COSGROVE - more added soon. 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. To order tickets go to http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/thankyou1tkt2.shtml
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THURSDAY - DECEMBER 3rd
NYC: LENNIE WATTS' VARIETY SHOW THURSDAYS MONTHLY
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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 December 3rd at 8:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ). Performers for this show are TBA. Musical director is 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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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
Room (and time) for just one review today. I still will owe you reviews on the following shows: Chicago favorites Becky Menzie & Tom Michael's "Better Two-Gether" show, seen at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM on October 19th; Marcus Simeone's show at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM on October 21st; Rob Langeder's show at DON'T TELL MAMA on the 27th of October; Leslie Orofino at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN on November 5th.
On Wednesday, November 4th I was at DON'T TELL MAMA for Nicole Kafka's "Vamps, Vixens & Villains" show. Unfortunately, it was the same night as (what turned out to be) the final game of the World Series and Ms. Kafka was faced with the daunting task of performing an exciting fun-filled show before a rather small audience. Shows like this get a lot of their energy from the reactions of the audience, which, though small, was enthusiastically supportive throughout. Quoting Mae West at the top of the show with "When I'm good I'm very good, but when I'm bad I'm better!", Ms. Kafka treated us to a set of "bad girl" songs, from "I Wanna Be Bad" to the classis "To Keep My Love Alive." Dressed "flapper style" she made full use of her wardrobe with "10 Cents a Dance" and very seductive "My Heart Belongs to Daddy". Ms. Kafka is an exciting performer who shows by her actions that she loves the art of cabaret. Musical director is David Shenton and the show is directed by Eric Michael Gillett.
There are three more performances - Wednesday, November 11th at 9:15 pm, Friday, November 13th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 15th at 6:00 pm.
No apology to Craig Coursey today. He always delays his lunch hour on Mondays & Thursdays until the newsletter arrives. We're actually right on time getting this issue out! (but 1000 words over our 10,000 word goal).
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I have a lot more to tell you about - but no more room/time to tell it.
And that's just about the way it was. Until Thursday then.
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Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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