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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #091104 - Thursday, November 12, 2009
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SPECIAL CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE EVENT
CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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.svhamstra.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 CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY 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.svhamstra.com/thankyou1tkt2.shtml
The 2009 CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY is sponsored in part by SCHUIL COFFEE - OUR SHOPPE, Lucille Carr-Kaffashan and Jim Van Slyke
TODAY'S TOP CABARET STORY
NYC: JAMES FRADRICH MEMORIAL CONCERT NOVEMBER 15th
Singer/producer Kevin McMullan is presenting a very special event on Sunday, November 15th at 3:00 pm at ST. MALACHY'S CHURCH ACTORS' CHAPEL (239 West 49th Street, NYC) celebrating the life, music and shows of award-winning composer, concert pianist and orchestrator James Fradrich, Kevin's companion of 27 years, who passed away in August. The concert will include songs composed by Jim, rarely or never before performed, from "North Atlantic", "The Duchess of Fifth Avenue" and an untitled musical about a certain girl detective. Also included are a few of his quirky art songs and two original compositions for piano, cello and flute as well as a few old chestnuts. Performing in the concert are Candy Benge, Raissa Katona Bennett, Susan Bigelow, Bruce Brown, Lori Tan Chinn, Michael Colby, Erin Cronican, Gini Dustin, Lewis Hardee, Dennis Hearne, Roxanne Kramer, Rob Langeder, Mark Manley, Kevin McMullan, Michael Murphy, Miles Phillips, Julie Reyburn, Sarah Rice, Father John Sheehan, Richard Skipper, Marian Steiner, K.T. Sullivan, Ted Williams, Walter Willison and others TBA. Musical Directors are Mark Janas (supervising), Paul Chamlin, Noel Katz, Rich Siegel and James Stenborg.
Jim Fradrich began as an award-winning child prodigy concert pianist as both soloist and with several symphonies in the midwest and became a prominent figure on the off-Broadway musical scene during the '70s and '80s as composer for "North Atlantic" (book/lyrics by Michael Colby and winner of the 1977 Show Business award for outstanding musical score), musical dir./orchestrator for the long-running "Boy Meets Boy" (music/lyrics by Bill Solly), "Gift of the Magi", at Players Theatre, "Carnival" at ELT, and a host of others.
Jim musical directed most standard musicals in stock and regionally including "The King and I", "Oklahoma", "Annie Get Your Gun", "Kiss Me Kate", "The Fantasticks", "Nunsense", "My Fair Lady", and "Chicago." He was a frequent assistant to legendary orchestrator William D. Brohn on Broadway & off for such shows as "Miss Saigon", "Secret Garden", "Jerome Robbins Broadway", "A Portrait of Jenny", "Surf City" and "Curtains." He won an award for outstanding musical score for his children's musical "The Musicians of Bremen" and was formerly chief archivist/concert librarian for Rodgers and Hammerstein Concert Library. Jim also established the chamber trio White Tie and Tails for piano, cello and flute and toured extensively with the First Gilbert and Sullivan Quartet.
Admission is free.
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HERE & THERE - PART I
I had to do some "battery recharging" for the past few days - as well as catching up on some projects - so I haven't been "out & about" for the past several days (at least when it comes to cabaret). Good thing is that I didn't fall further behind in my reviews (see HERE & THERE - PART II below) but the bad part is that I missed out on some shows I really wanted to see. I still have about 120 e-mails to answer (or deal with - some don't require an answer, just action), but I am proud of what I have been able to accomplish.
Ticket sales to our CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY have been very slow - and that concerns me very much. Cover charge is the lowest in the history of all our CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE special events - $15 with a $5 discount for 2009-2010 members and a $10 discounts for members of CABARET FOR SENIORS. I hope that more of my good friends who have supported these events in the past will sign up for tickets this weekend - if you can't make the show, why not donate the cost of one or two tickets? We will donate them to some of the very many folks who are truly financially strapped this year we have, (as a result of donations) already given 48 free memberships for 2009-2010 - including 5 just this past week.
We now have two SPONSORS for our CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS party (see lead item above) are looking for additional SPONSORS to help 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.svhamstra.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.
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 and we are adding more each week.
Want to get in the Holiday spirit early? There is a great selection of Holiday-themed CD 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.
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.svhamstra.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 12th 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
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
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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DC AREA: "A GOLDONI CELEBRATION" AT GERMANO'S
At the CABARET AT GERMANO'S (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515 - http://www.germanostrattoria.com/ ) on Thursday & Friday, November 12th & 13th at 7:30 pm, The Baltimore School for the Arts Presents: "A Goldoni Celebration." Marissa Balatico, Aaron Bell, Alana Bowers, Kelsey Delamar, Ivan Figgs, and Brooks Goodweaver, students from the school will perform three scenes from Goldoni's classic comedy masterpiece, The Servant of Two Masters. Call for cover/minimum information.
FOR OTHER 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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NYC: AFTER PARTY WITH SPECIAL GUEST SHOSHANA BEAN
At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com ) on Fridays at 10:30 pm, Brandon Cutrell 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 Shoshana Bean. No cover, no minimum.
M.W.AREA: STANDARDS, BROADWAY, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Broadway favorite Natalie Toro will bring her show "Standards, Broadway, and Everything In Between!" to THE CABARET AT THE CONNOISSEUR ROOM (127 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN - 317-294-7005 - http://www.thecabaret.org ) on Friday, November 13th at 7:30 pm and Saturday, November 14th at 6:00 & 9:30 pm. Ms. Toro's Broadway credits include Eponine in Les Miserables, Madame Therese DeFarge in A Tale of Two Cities, and Sally in A Christmas Carol. She has traveled across the country in the national tours of Evita portraying Eva Perone, Grizabella in Cats, and Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar. She appeared as a solo artist at Carnegie Hall, National Concert Hall in Dublin, and more. Tickets are $25 - $40.
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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FOR OTHER 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. Shows on 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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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.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 15th
NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH MOTOWN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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: SHANA FARR HAS "PURE IMAGINATION"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) 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: JAMES FRADRICH MEMORIAL CONCERT NOVEMBER 15th
Singer/producer Kevin McMullan is presenting a very special event on Sunday, November 15th at 3:00 pm at ST. MALACHY'S CHURCH ACTORS' CHAPEL (239 West 49th Street, NYC) celebrating the life, music and shows of award-winning composer, concert pianist and orchestrator James Fradrich, Kevin's companion of 27 years, who passed away in August.
(details above in TODAY'S TO CABARET STORY)
ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": MUSIC OF JOE WILLIAMS
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
On Sunday, November 15th, 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 Joe Williams. Some of the songs from his career that you will hear: "All Right, OK, You Win"; Percy Mayfield's "Please Send Me Someone To Love"; "Ev'ry Day (I Fall In Love)" (Irving Kahal / Sammy Fain); "Everyday I Have The Blues" with Count Basie Orchestra; and "A Man Ain't Supposed To Cry". In addition, David will have an In-Studio Interview with Andrea Marcovicci prior to her engagement at the ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM plus an In-Studio Visit with Sylvia McNair prior to her performance at New York Festival of Song. (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/ .
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - NOVEMBER 16th THROUGH 22nd
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
MONDAY - NOVEMBER 16th
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. 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.
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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: SETH'S TALENT SHOWCASE AT DON'T TELL MAMA
Songwriter/director/musical director Seth Bisen-Hersh will present his next Talent Showcase at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00 pm. Performers for this show include Katie Gamelli, Julia Hirsch, Chloe Houston, Kristin Johnson, Jenny Paul and Alissa Stahler. Seth serves as the Emceeing Accompanist. The show has a $12 cover plus a 2-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: WITCHES IN BIKINIS AT N.Y. HORROR FILM FESTIVAL PARTY
Novelty musical/dance act, Witches In Bikinis will be part of the Opening Night Party for NYC Horror Film Festival (http://www.nychorrorfest.com/ ) at BLVD (199 Bowery, NYC - 212-982-7767 - http://www.blvdnyc.com/ ) on Wednesday, November 18th - doors open at 8:00 pm. The show features 8 witches. Also performing are Hayley Griffiths, Tarantinos NYC and M-16. The event is open to all ages, with a prize to the best costume. $10 donation to the NYC Horror Film Festival.
FLA: JIM VAN SLYKE BRINGS THE SEDAKA SHOW ON THE ROAD
Jim Van Slyke and his acclaimed "The Sedaka Show" will be at the GULF SHORE PLAYHOUSE at THE NORRIS CENTER (755 8th Avenue South, Naples FL - 239-213-3049 - http://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/ ) on Wednesday & Thursday, November 18th & 19th at 8:00 pm. Directed and conceived by Tony nominated Singer/Actor Brian Lane Green, Jim lends his beautiful voice and charm to the intimate melodies of Neil Sedaka. With music arrangements by Award winning Music Director Tim Di Pasqua This tour de force trio have created a magnificent evening of Neil Sedaka favorites, lost gems and a few surprises. Call for cover/minimum information.
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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
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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FLA: PATTI WICKS IN ROYAL ROOM DEBUT
Singer/pianist Patti Wicks makes her ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100 - http://www.thecolonypalmbeach.com/ ) debut on Friday & Saturday, November 20th & 21st at 8:00 pm. In a jazz marketplace saturated with singer/pianists, Patti Wicks stands apart. She is the real thing - a pianist with a highly personal style of playing and a singer with an instantly recognizable voice. Her superior musicianship, impeccable taste and singular ability to dig deep inside the meaning of a lyric have earned her the respect of her fellow jazz musicians, the unqualified praise of jazz critics, and the admiration of a constantly expanding audience of devoted fans. $95 for dinner and show.
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SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 21st
NYC: KERI HEIDECKER IN FREAK MAGNET AT MAMA'S
Keri Heidecker brings her new show "Freak Magnet" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Saturdays, November 21st & December 5th at 6:00pm and Wednesday, December 16th at 9:15 pm. Keri has always attracted freaks, and now she recreates these unbelievable characters and odd situations in her life. The show is directed by Amy Howe with musical direction by Justin Stoney. Call for cover/minimum information.
N.E.: JAZZ PIZZAZZ! IN WALPOLE WITH KRISANTHI
Krisanthi Pappas and her fabulous band (Bill Duffy on piano, Steve Skop on bass, John DiSanto on drums, Andy Solberg on guitar, Bill Vint on sax and flute) will perform a lively concert of jazz and swing standards, including some fun audience participation at WALPOLE FOOTLIGHTERS THEATRE (5 Scout Road, Walpole, MA - 508-668-8446 - http://www.footlighters.com/ ) on Saturday, November 21st at 8:00 pm and Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00 pm. Selections will include classics by Gershwin, songs from movies, Krisanthi's great arrangements of holiday favorites and her own award-winning original songs. Tickets are $20.
M.W.AREA: MORAN SWINGS 50'S NAUGHTY HOUSEWIFE JAZZ
One of Chicago's top multi-genre vocalists, Heather Moran, explores what put the "itch" in those lovely kittenish 1950's girl singer stylings in her show "I Told You I Loved You, Now Get Out! A Celebration of 50's Naughty Housewife Jazz" at THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761 - http://www.skokietheatre.org/ ) on Saturday, November 21st at 8:00 pm. Moran will be surrounded by some of Chicago's hottest young jazz musicians as they delve into the tunes of 50's jazz singer greats, such as Julie London, Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and June Christy. She is joined by pianist Damian Espinosa, bassist Marc Piane and drummer Frank Parker. No stranger to performing throughout Chicagoland, Heather has performed on Navy Pier's two premiere dinner cruise ships Mystic Blue and The Odyssey. Other recent appearances include: Katerina's, Drury Lane Water Tower, The Park West, Tivoli Ristorante, Bistrot Margot, Grant Park, Magnum's Steakhouse, Davenport's, Gold Star Sardine Bar, and Martyr's. Tickets are $25 & $30.
S.F.: MUSIC RETURNS TO HISTORIC CIRQUE ROOM AT THE FAIRMONT
Kitchenette Productions (Lua Hadar & Linda Kosut) presents Cabaret at the Cirque, the culminating concert of students in their Sing Out Loud! Performance Workshop for Singers Master Class series at THE CIRQUE ROOM at THE FAIRMONT HOTEL (950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - http://www.fairmont.com/sanfrancisco/ ). Hosted by master teachers Lua Hadar, Linda Kosut and Barry Lloyd, musical director. The concert features Kikelomo Adedeji, Paul Arleo, Joe Cohen, Diane Cohen, MoMo Cortez, Louise deBlanc, Maria Diamond, Jonathan Francis, Mary Haley Young, Jamie Mamikunian, Ann-Marie Olsson, Jessica Richman, and Elena Ruggiero. Tickets are $10 plus a 2-drink minimum. Available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/87499
S.A.: TREVOR NASSER AT VILLA PASCAL
SA's favorite guitar man extraordinaire Trevor Nasser takes the stage at VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566 - http://www.villapascal.co.za ) on Saturday, November 21st at 7:00 pm. Trevor will play a selection of his hit songs from Brahms (Lullaby) to Koos du Plessis (Kinders van die Wind), to Vyfster. Nasser culls what's eternal in the human soul: love, memories, beauty. Call for cover/minimum information.
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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 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) 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
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $2 OFF THE COVER
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 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) 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: LADIES OF CABARET AT THE BEECHMAN
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
2009 MAC Award Winner Cabaret Cares Continues with The Lovely Ladies of Cabaret in "Being Alive" on Sunday, November 22nd at 7:00 p,m at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). The show will be a celebration of life, love, and the things we are grateful for and will benefit Help Is On The Way Today, a non-for-profit organization that helps children living with HIV and AIDS In New York City. The evening is hosted and directed by MAC Award Winner Lina Koutrakos and will feature performances by Lina Koutrakos, Marla Green, Shaynee Rainbolt, Julie Reyburn, Joelle Lurie, Susan Dymond, Susan Winter, Deb Berman, Meg Flather, Sue Matsuki, Kathy Kaefer, Lisa Asher and Baby Jane Dexter. Musical director is Tracy Stark. There is $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: ANNIE DINERMAN AT SIDEWALK CAFE
Songwriter Annie Dinerman will be presenting selections from her CD "Brooken Cookies", including her environmental hit "One Planet At A Time" on Sunday, November 22nd at 9:00 pm at THE SIDEWALK CAFE (94 Avenue A, NYC - 212-473-7373). "One Planet At A Time" was recently featured in Newsweek On Air, the satellite radio program of Newsweek Magazine. No cover, Just a 20drink minimum.
S.F.: LUA & JASON PRESENT BLISS WITH A TWIST
Lua Hadar & Jason Martineau will perform as part of the Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series: The Art of the Duo at BLISS BAR (4026 24th Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-826-6200 - http://www.blissbarsf.com/ ) on Sunday, November 22nd from 4:30 to 7:30 pm with 3 sets of internationally flavored music. There is a $10 cover.
S.F.: BEWITCHED, BOTHERED & BIPOLAR RETURNS TO MARTUNI'S
Carly Ozard, reprises her new show "Bewitched, Bothered, and BIPOLAR!" at MARTUNI'S (4 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-241-0205 - http://martunis.citysearch.com/ ) on Sunday, November 22nd at 7:00 pm. Ms. Ozard's previous cabaret show was BITTER AND BE GAY, a sold-out cabaret show which debuted at the Octavia Lounge in 2008. Carly was named Best New Cabaret Performer of San Francisco at the Cabaret Showcase Showdown in 2009. Co-written by Carly Ozard, Tom Orr, and Barry Kleinbort with Musical Direction by Joe Wicht, Bewitched, Bothered, and Bipolar! is a new look at life's ups and downs (with music). Tickets are $5 - no advance reservations will be taken.
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - NOVEMBER 23rd AND BEYOND
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MONDAY - NOVEMBER 23rd
NYC: LINDA CIOFALO IS DANCING WITH JOHNNY
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
New York-based vocalist Linda Ciofalo will be making her THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) debut on Monday, November 23rd at 7:00 pm, celebrating the Centennial of Johnny Mercer. Linda goes for a Latin rhythm route with her tribute called "Dancing with Johnny." Her band includes pianist Tedd Firth, bassist John Benitez and drummer Diego Lopez. Linda is currently in the studio recording this project very near and dear to her heart, dedicated to the music of Johnny Mercer with a Latin twist. The CD is slated to be released in 2010. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: LEE LESSACK CONTINUES MERCER CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
In celebration of the Mercer Centennial, Lee Lessack has been performing at various venues around the country with his show "Too Marvelous For Words: The Songs of Johnny Mercer". His next stop on the tour is at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - http://www.therrazzroom.com/ ) where he teams up with Broadway and television performer Linda Purl, Monday through Wednesday, November 23rd through 25th at 8:00 pm. Lessack's show features more than 30 Mercer gems including; "That Old Black Magic," "When October Goes," "I Wanna Be Around," "I Remember You," and "Out Of This World". Lee has toured extensively in the United States and Europe to sold-out performances and has released five albums, including a LIVE recording of his Mercer Tribute. His fifth and most ambitious recording to date, "In Good Company", was released in July of 2005. Co-produced by Johnny Rodgers, the album features Lee in duet with music notables such as Michael Feinstein, Maureen McGovern, Amanda McBroom, Ann Hampton Callaway and Stephen Schwartz. "In Good Company" earned a both a MAC and Bistro Award for Best Recording of the Year. Tickets are $35.
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TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 24th
NYC: TERESE GENECCO & HER LITTLE BIG BAND AT IRIDIUM
Scobar Entertainment presents Terest Genecco and her 8-piece Little Big Band at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http//www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ ) on Tuesday, November 24th at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The band for this show includes Barry Levitt on piano, Sean Harkness on guitar, Tom Hubbard on bass, Joe Abba on drums, Mayra Casales on percussion, Cliff Lyons on tenor sax, Mark Miller on trombone, and Kenny Lavender on trumpet. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: THE NEW YORK VOICES CELEBRATING THEIR 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Celebrating their 20th Anniversary, New York Voices, the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble renowned for their excellence in jazz and the art of group singing will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) Tuesday through Saturday, November 24th through 28th with sets at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Like the great vocal groups that have come before, such as Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, Singers Unlimited, Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, they have learned from the best and taken the genre to new levels. Their interests are rooted in jazz, but often include Brazilian, R&B, classical, and pop influences with equal creativity and authenticity. The group was formed in 1987 by Darmon Meader, Peter Eldridge, Kim Nazarian, Caprice Fox and Sara Krieger. In 1989, they signed their first record deal with GRP Records and release their self titled debut album. The group received rave notices and quickly received domestic and international recognition in the Jazz World. Now featuring original members Eldrige, Meader, and Nazarian, along with Lauren Kinhan, who has been a crucial part of the group since 1992. Cover is $30/$40 plus a $10 food drink minimum.
AUS: ANDREW BAKER HAS BEEN TAUGHT BY EXPERTS
Andrew Baker's show TAUGHT BY EXPERTS, relates a true story about fairytale families at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/ ) on Tuesday & Wednesday November 24th & 25th at 8:00 pm. Peter Allen, Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli are three of the most scintillating and enigmatic stars the world has ever known - and for a few years, they were a family. Andrew Baker is a complete nobody - but his third cousin, twice removed, may be about to change all that. Tickets are $22.
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WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 25th
CHICAGO: JOAN CURTO SHAKES THE BLUES AWAY AT DAVENPORT'S
Reprising the smash show that debuted at the Auditorium Theatre in June, Joan Curto will appear for four nights only in a refreshed version of "Shaking the Blues Away" a show that garnered rave reviews, at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/ ). Performances are scheduled for Wednesday, November 25th at 8:00 pm and Friday & Saturday, November 27th & 28th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, November 29th at 7:00 pm.
S.A.: TRACK FIVE PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE DUKE
Track Five returns with their hit show "Date with Duke" to VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566 - www.villapascal.co.za ) Wednesday through Sunday, November 25th through 29th at 7:00 pm. Recreating the era of Big Bands, swing, the speakeasy, songs like mood indigo and groups such as the Four Freshmen and Manhattan Transfer, Track Five is a five-voice vocal group specializing in popular jazz standards and romantic ballads. Date with Duke pays homage to the suave, debonair composer and arranger Duke Ellington. Call for cover/minimum information.
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THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 26th - THANKSGIVING DAY U.S.A.
There will be no issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER - a special "Thanksgiving" issue will be sent out instead. Wishing all a Happy Holiday! Note that many cabaret rooms and piano bars may be closed on this day to permit their employees to attend traditional family gatherings. Be sure to phone ahead if planning to visit any venue.
AUS: THE LITTLE RED DRESS WITH JENNY PATRONE
Jenny Patrone brings her show THE LITTLE RED DRESS (waiting by the wireless) to THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/ ) Thursday through Sunday, November 26th through 29th at 7:00 pm (6:00 pm on Sunday). The show tells the tale of a young girl, in love and lost during World War II. Featuring classic favorites from the Andrews Sisters, Ella Fitzgerald and many more, The Little Red Dress brings untold stories and secrets of young women from the war back to life, with a laugh, a tear and everything in between. Guest starring Adam Nunn. Director is Kim Edwards and Musical Director is Adrian Portell. Tickets are $22.
AUS: THE CANDY TOPPS IN 'SING HAPPY'
The Candy Topps will stimulate and satisfy all your aural and visual desires with their decadently tight harmonies and cheeky social commentaries at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/ ), Thursday through Sunday, November 26th through 29th at 9:00 pm (8:00 pm on Sundays). Picking up where the Andrew sisters left off, Stella, Kitty & Fifi, luscious, chic, and outrageously sexy, take over the senses in a show jam-packed full of toe-tapping and cheek-straining hilarity, with tight harmonies. Including songs by Beyonce, Judy Garland, Pink, and Lady GaGa, this promises to be a unmissable night of entertainment. WARNING: This show may contain sexual references, adult themes & hilarious good times. Tickets are $22.
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FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 27th
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SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 28th
L.A.: GINA ZOLLMAN CELEBRATES HER RETURN TO CABARET STAGE
Cabaret singer Gina Zollman,celebrating a return to the stage after a 4 year absence, returns to the stage Saturday, November 28th at 8:00 pm at STERLING'S UPSTAIRS (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-754-8700 - http://www.vitellosrestaurant.com/ ). Ms. Zollman will perform an inspiring array of songs in "An Evening With Gina Zollman",conceived and directed by Michael Sterling. Award-winning Musical Director, Pianist and Arranger Steven Applegate will accompany. From "S'Wonderful" and "I'm Still Here" to "C'est Ma Chanson", Gina's show is designed to both uplift and entertain. With her comedy, acting and writing skills, Gina is noted for an ease in entertaining, interspersed with witty banter. Ms. Zollman has appeared in numerous theatrical productions, such as Oklahoma!, Guys and Dolls and the Mozart Opera The Magic Flute. As a professional chorale member, she has performed all the renowned religious and secular works including the Bach Missas and Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, with special appearances at holiday time on KCET TV/Los Angeles, and at New York's Carnegie Hall with The Marina Singers. Gina performed and taught standup comedy and has written and reviewed music for various Los Angeles entertainment publications. An Evening with Gina Zollman was inspired by life threatening adversities which were overcome with commitment and indefatigable determination. Dinner seating is at 6:30 pm, classic Italian with two pricing choices, and the show at 8:00 pm is a full hour. $50 VIP Premium, Preferred Seating Package which includes a four-course, prix-fixe dinner with a choice from four signature entrees, plus a one hour performance. A select number of $25 General Admission, general seating packages is also available.
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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.svhamstra.com/thankyou1tkt2.shtml
The 2009 CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY is sponsored in part by SCHUIL COFFEE - OUR SHOPPE, Lucille Carr-Kaffashan and Jim Van Slyke
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THURSDAY - DECEMBER 3rd
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 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
Starting with this issue, reviews of cabaret shows & events seen will now be available on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website ( http://www.svhamstra.com/ ) rather than in the newsletter - after they appear on the website we will announce their location, with a comment or two starting in Monday's issue.
With this issue we have covered all the appropriate events for which we have received press releases (as of yesterday) through November 26th - Thanksgiving. In the Monday issue we plan to complete our coverage of all November events, and add new items for December. You can see all the events that have already appeared in previous newsletters on the website in the DIARY/DATEBOOK section (click on the button at the top of every page so labeled).
Tomorrow we will send out our weekly MEMBERS ONLY newsletter and on Saturday, all CABARET FOR SENIORS members will receive a special newsletter - currently sent semi-weekly. If you haven't joined the 360 members who support this effort, why not do so today - just click on the button marked JOIN HERE at the top of every page on the website.
OVER 65? Special discounts on memberships and other items and events are available for folks who are over 65 and join CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Just send an e-mail to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com with the words OVER 65 in the subject line for information. It is a FREE program to all 2009-2010 members.
Several months ago someone gifted my pal Daniel with the DVD of the show IN THE HEIGHTS, currently playing on Broadway. He has been talking about it ever since. He even purchased the cast album as well. Now a friend of his, who has a friend in the cast and heard about Daniel's excitement over the show, gifted him with 2 tickets to the show for tonight. And, since I have invited him to be my guest at so many cabaret shows, he is returning the favor by inviting me to join him tonight at the RICHARD ROGERS THEATRE. At least this solves a dilemma for me - there are several terrific cabaret shows tonight, all starring terrific friends of mine, and I knew I would have a problem choosing which to attend.
ONE MORE REMINDER: There will be no issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER - a special "Thanksgiving" issue will be sent out instead. Wishing all a Happy Holiday! Note that many cabaret rooms and piano bars may be closed on this day to permit their employees to attend traditional family gatherings. Be sure to phone ahead if planning to visit any venue.
This issue contains cabaret listings sent in directly to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE by performers or their publicists. Look for more news on the blog (http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/ ) 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 room/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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