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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #091105 - Monday, November 16, 2009
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JOHN TREACY EGAN & GRETCHEN REINHAGEN ADDED TO CD SHOW
Top three winners of our BEST CD OF 2009 contest 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* - JOHN TREACY EGAN* - GRETCHEN REINHAGEN - and 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.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS
17 cabaret CDs have been entered in our annual 2009 CD OF THE YEAR contest.
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE CDs ENTERED
Three CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members are serving 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.
The 2009 CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY is sponsored in part by SCHUIL COFFEE - OUR SHOPPE, Lucille Carr-Kaffashan and Jim Van Slyke
SPECIAL ADVANCE NOTE TO SUBSCRIBERS
There will be no issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER - a special "Thanksgiving" DOUBLE issue will be sent out instead on Friday, combining the regular issue with the MEMBERS ONLY issue. 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.
HERE & THERE - PART I
My friend Daniel and I are off tonight for one of our favorite annual events: BROADWAY UNPLUGGED at THE TOWN HALL at 8:00 pm. This is the concert where Broadway stars sing Broadway songs "the old fashioned way" - without electronic amplification. Producer/writer/host Scott Siegel reports that some good seats are still available for tonight's show and I hope to see as many of my cabaret friends as possible tonight. The show is directed by cabaret favorite Scott Coulter, and of course another cabaret favorite, Ross Patterson, is musical director.
Want to get in the Holiday spirit early? There is a great selection of Holiday-themed CDs - music to brighten your holidays - on the website - click on a CD's cover to find a website where it may be purchased. Listing on this page is FREE - if your holiday CD is missing, there's a link on the page to apply.
I hate to be depressed - that's why I go to cabaret shows! But if you could see some of the letters and e-mails from cabaret performers and fans that I receive every day, you would see why sometimes even I get depressed. Folks who used to perform in and/or attend cabaret shows have reported on jobs lost (we have an effective unemployment rate of 17% in the USA, according to some), credit cards canceled or credit limits lowered, being forced to switch from full time to part time just to continue to have income, and more. Over 100 folks have not renewed their CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE membership this year, and I am certain that most have not done so because of finances. We have already "awarded" nearly 50 scholarship memberships, thanks to the generosity of those more fortunate and sent extra donations to fund them.
Banner advertising on CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is at a new low - at this the most important cabaret season of the year! I am about to announce a "December Special" on banner ads - I have only a few banner orders on hand for next month and I need to drum up some business. Only the very inexpensive "sidebar" banners ($25/wk) are selling out right now. And this at a time where daily visits to the website are at an all-time high (some days as many as 10,000 hits, according to my stats) and we have more subscribers to our twice-weekly newsletter than ever in our history. And this week there are $50 in discounts for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members available!
Ticket sales to our CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY have been very slow as well - and that concerns me very much. Thanks to the support of our current two sponsors, I can put the show on no matter how few are in the audience, but that isn't fair to the performers who will be taking part. I hope that more of my good friends who have supported these events in the past will sign up for tickets this week to give us a full house.
Cover charge for our CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS is the lowest in the history of all our CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE special events - $15 each for non-members, $10 each for 2009-2010 members and $5 each for members of CABARET FOR SENIORS. (this does not include the club's 2-drink minimum). If you can't make the show, why not donate the cost of one or two tickets? We will give them to some of the very many folks who are truly financially strapped this year. CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS
We are looking for additional SPONSORS to help cover production and promotion costs. If you would like to be a sponsor (just $100) just go to our sponsor PayPal page
Sponsors and their website URLs will be listed in all promotional announcements for the show, including the opening page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website, the twice-weekly newsletter, the MEMBERS ONLY newsletter, the new CABARET FOR SENIORS newsletter and also on the show.
The 2009 CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY is sponsored in part by SCHUIL COFFEE - OUR SHOPPE, Lucille Carr-Kaffashan and Jim Van Slyke
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.
Singer/pianist Sammy Goldstein has been cruising the seven seas for the past few years, and rarely gets to NYC, and even more rarely performs here. But he was home this past week, and while here he had an echocardiogram for the first time in seven years. (Sammy had open-heart surgery in 1994 for aortic valve replacement.) Bad news - it was discovered that he would need to have surgery immediately. Last night he went into the hospital for tests and will have open-heart surgery in the next few days to repair an "aortic root" which had dilated (swollen) to an unsafe level and could rupture in the very near future. Our thoughts and prayers are with this good friend -and I hope you will remember him in your thoughts and prayers as well. He will out of contact for a while, but we'll let you know further news when we get some.
FEINSTEIN'S has announced a new price structure. All headliner shows for the spring season will have a select amount of seats - based on availability - with a $40 cover charge and no food/beverage minimum. In addition, for the first three months of the season, all 10:30 pm late shows will have $40 cover charge. Tony and Emmy Award winner Tyne Daly will return to the club to open the official season from January 19th to 30th with her new show "The Second Time Around." Following the triumphant run last year of her show "Broadway By Request," Tony Award winner Betty Buckley will return to the club with a new program of Broadway songs she's always wanted to sing from February 2nd to 27th. She will be joined by longtime Music Director Kenny Werner and John McDaniel will serve as Music Consultant. Acclaimed singer Marilyn Maye will make her Feinstein's debut with a new show created exclusively for the club from March 2nd to 13th.
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 and we are adding more each week.
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.
More HERE & THERE items appear at the bottom of this issue - including any last minute news items that come in just before we "go to press" and more comments and commentary on the art and artists of cabaret. And even more news can be found on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG
CABARET CD NEWS & RELEASES
GRACE NOTES RELEASES FIRST CD: HOPE AND HUMOR IN HARD TIMES
Grace Cosgrove's monthly show at DON'T TELL MAMA, "Grace Notes: a Singers Soire" is all about good singing and exposing unknown talent to new audiences. Age and style are not limiting. Now she has produced a CD "HOPE AND HUMOR IN HARD TIMES" an actual recording of a live show released by her new music label CHANTOOZ. The recording features 15 performances by some of the top - as well as some of the newest talents in the world of cabaret. It is currently available at CD BABY at CD BABY as well as on Grace's website
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GRACE IS APPEARING OUR CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS SHOW 11/30
JAMIE deROY HOLIDAY CD "'TIS THE SEASON" ON CD BABY
A combination of cabaret and pop stylings of new and old Christmas songs, Jamie deRoy's holiday CD "'Tis The Season" is a must to any CD collection. TimeOutNY selected it as a Holiday Gift Pick. There are tracks on the recording by The Accidentals, Sal Viviano. Stephanie Pope, Billy Stritch, Scott Coulter & Lisa Asher, KT Sullivan, Jamie deRoy, Uptown Express. Anne Runolfsson, Dee Hoty, Craig Rubano, Sally Kellerman, Kim Cea & Jerry Dixon-Winter, Jeff Harnar, Deborah Tranelli and Eric Michael Gillett & Melanie Vaughan. Jamie deRoy & friends:'Tis The Season also won the 2002 MAC AWARD for Various Artist Recording of the Year. Its available right now at CD BABY
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CYNTHIA CRANE RELEASES LIVE CABARET CD "THE TIME HAS COME"
Cynthia Crane's latest CD "THE TIME HAS COME", recorded live at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM is now available, perfect timing for Holiday giving. Produced by Lookout Jazz Records, the CD also features pianist Paul Greenwood and bassist Boots Maleson, and a delightful collection of songs and patter that in some ways provide a further step to solving Cynthia's dilema presented in her last CD, "If I Knew Now (What I Knew Then)" Very topical in both her song choices and the patter she uses to set up the numbers, Ms. Crane relates the wisdom she has gained through her life's experiences. Available right now at LOOKOUT JAZZ - the CD will soon also be available at CDBaby & AMAZON.COM.
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CYNTHIA IS APPEARING OUR CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS SHOW 11/30
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. 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 CD BABY.
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CABARET WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL SERVICES
PRINTING SERVICES ESPECIALLY FOR CABARET PERFORMERS
John C. Kuchera is pleased to announce his printing service, CABARET PRINTING (c/o John C. Kuchera, 3117 Broadway #36, NYC - 646-750-6184 - ), specializing in postcards and brochures for the Cabaret World. John is offering prompt and professional services for very affordable prices. Check out his website or e-mail him at john@cabaretprinting.com for more information.
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WEST COAST NEWS AND PUBLICITY AVAILABLE FROM LES MICHAELS
Les Michaels publishes a weekly newsletter covering events on the West Coast and has sponsored recent shows in Palm Springs featuring L.A. area cabaret artists and also heads up a weekly open-mic show in the area. The newsletter is free and instructions for submitting your West Coast news are right on the site. Don't forget to also send your release us at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Les also assists in all areas of publicity for West Coast cabaret events.
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NOW FOR SOME NEWS ABOUT CABARET
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT LISTINGS BELOW: Nearly all the items below appear for the very first time in the newsletter. The only items repeated in this issue are for those events currently being advertised on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website, cabaret organization events, and regular weekly/monthly events that feature special guests each time. The Thursday issues also include listings of all shows presented by CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members that offer discounts to fellow members. For a full, complete listing of all events that appeared in past issues of the newsletter, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - NOVEMBER 16th THROUGH 22nd
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK - 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.
N.J.AREA: BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE returns on Monday, November 16th (and every other Monday), at 7:30 pm at the STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - http://www.bobegan.net/stockton-inn.html). Hosted by Bob Egan, the show usually features 6 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area. Performers for for scheduled for this showcase include Special Guest Lenore Troia, Also: Steven Belfatti, Jerry Wichinsky, Kevin J Gray, Keil Vale, Jane Arthur, Michael Traupman, Barbara Gurskey, and more to be announced! Only $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. Serving dinner, from 5:30 pm.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
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: BIG BAND TUESDAYS: JUDY BARNETT'S JAZZ-A-TERIA
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
Scobar Entertainment presents Big Band Tuesdays at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http//www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ ) on Tuesday, November 17th at 8:00 & 10:00 pm featuring Judy Barnett's Jazz-A-Teria. The multi award-winning jazz vocalist, songwriter and recording artist will be swinging and singing some classic standards, goodies from her contemporary songbook, selections from her CD's and some cool Barnett and Barnett/Kooshian tunes. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
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.
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NYC: "THEN COMES MARRIAGE" WITH TWO MORE PERFORMANCES
Brenda Jean Foley and Audrey-Maeve Hager present two added performances of their cabaret debut in "Then Comes Marriage: the joys and aggravations of marriage" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Wednesday & Thursday, November 18th & 19th at 7:00 pm. Using songs from the 1940s through today, Brenda and Audrey offer their joys and aggravations in finding and marrying the love of your life using material ranging from Bacharach/David to Sondheim, Paul Simon and Ingrid Michaelson. The show has musical direction by Tracy Stark and direction by Julie Reyburn. There is a $15 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: CHRIS MCNULTY
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 18th featuring Chris McNulty, singer with Paul Bollenbeck, guitar. 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 - http://www.iguananyc.com/ ). Each week this comedy and musical variety show will feature special guest stars. On November 18th special guest stars: Frans Bloem, Natalie Douglas, Rob Langeder, Cindy Marchionda and Ben Rauch. 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.
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.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 19th
NYC: CABARET AT CAFE SABARSKY: THOMAS MEGLIORANZA
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 19th the performances will be by Thomas Meglioranza with Reiko Uchida, piano. Hailed for his inventiveness and remarkably versatile voice, Thomas Meglioranza is one of the country's most sought-after young singers. His new program, "Songs from the Great War," provides a snapshot of the vibrant musical culture of the early twentieth century. Performances are at 9:00 pm, preceded by a prix-fixe dinner at 7:00 pm. Ticket price for dinner & show is $110.
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.
L.A.: BOOTH & PAT AT THE LOS ANGELES COMEDY FESTIVAL
The blazing-hot musical comedy team of Booth Daniels and Booth Daniels and Patrick Frankfort will perform on two nights at the LOS ANGELES COMEDY FESTIVAL (http://www.lacomedyfest.com/ ) at THE ACME COMEDY THEATRE (135 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA). Performances are scheduled for Thursday, November 19th at 9:30 and Friday, November 21st at 8:00 pm. Satire and parody are their forte with improv, musical medley madness and social commentary thrown in. See the website for cover/minimum information.
BOOTH IS APPEARING OUR CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS SHOW 11/30
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
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: 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 with performances on Fridays & Saturdays through December 19th, all at 7:30 pm. She is accompanied by her longtime arranger/musical director Ross Patterson. Elissa Patterson serves as consultant/director. (For details see listing under Wednesday, November 18th above.) There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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DC AREA: CHRISTY TRAPP IN "RED HIGH HEELS"
At the CABARET AT GERMANO'S (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515 - http://www.germanostrattoria.com/ ) on Friday & Saturday, November 20th & 21st at 7:30 pm, D.C. Cabaret Network favorite, Christy Trapp, makes her Baltimore debut in "Red High Heels," a realistic journey of the good, the challenges and the funny stuff life throws at you. The show includes songs by Paul Simon, Maury Yeston, Dar Williams, and Maltby & Shire. "Red High Heels" is directed by DC's Judy Simmons and Musical Directed by Ron Chiles. Call for cover/minimum information.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 21st
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 with performances on Fridays & Saturdays through December 19th, all at 7:30 pm. She is accompanied by her longtime arranger/musical director Ross Patterson. Elissa Patterson serves as consultant/director. (For details see listing under Wednesday, November 18th above.) There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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N.J.: AN EVENING WITH BETTY BUCKLEY AND KENNY WERNER
On Saturday, November 21st at 8:00 pm, Broadway-star and Tony-award winner Betty Buckley along with musical director Kenny Werner, will be performing at the SOUTH ORANGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ - 973-382-1031 - http://www.SOPACnow.org/ ) in an intimate cabaret performance of the music that made her famous, as well as classics from throughout her career. A fixture of stage and screen, Buckley is respected for her ability to capture the human poignancy of any character and for transforming those emotions through song. Tickets are $48, $58 & $68.
N.Y.STATE: ROB AND ROSIE SPRING AT FORT SALEM CABARET
CABARET AT FORT SALEM THEATER (11 East Broadway, Salem, NY - 518-854-9200 - http://www.fortsalemtheater.com/ ) will host Rob Spring and Rosie Spring in its final cabaret of the Fall at the Fort series on Saturday, November 21st, at 8:00 pm. Rob and Rosie Spring, married and expecting their first child, met tap dancing on the first national tour of the revival of 42nd Street. The Springs tell their story of courtship in their show Almost Like Being in Love, an evening of hits from movie musicals of the 1930s and '40s. With the help of song writers Harold Arlen, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern and many more, Rob and Rosie sing, play, dance and laugh their way through some of their finest adventures together: how they worked writing, directing, choreographing and accompanying at a summer dinner theatre in Maine; wintering in the Caribbean, singing on board a cruise ship; and touring the country with a Broadway hit. Call for cover/minimum information.
M.W.: UVEE HAYES IN THE WOMEN WHO SHAPED MY LIFE
Blues and R&B artist Uvee Hayes will appear at the KRANZBERG ART CENTER (501 North Grand Street, St. Louis, MO - 314-795-8778 - http://www.grandcenter.org/ ) in her show "The Women Who Shaped My Life" on Saturday, November 21st at 8:00 pm. In her new show, Uvee tells stories with humor, generosity and a gentle heart, and holds it all together with some of the great blues and r&b standards associated and an all-distaff lineup of blues legends. It is a Cabaret in Blue with great songs from female blues legends like Ruth Brown, Lavern Baker, Big Maybelle, Bessie Smith and Faye Adams. Tickets are $20.
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SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 22nd
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 Sunday, November 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: 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.
L.A.: DAVID BURNHAM IN A SHOW OF "MOSTLY BROADWAY"
Broadway veteran David Burnham brings a show of "Mostly Broadway" to UPRIGHT CABARET at VERMONT (1714 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA) - 310-652-5252 - http://www.uprightcabaret.com/) for one night only on Sunday, November 22nd at 7:00 pm. David Burnham recently returned from New York where he played Fiyero in the Broadway production of "Wicked" having created the role in the original Los Angeles workshop productions. He was an original Broadway cast member of the musical "The Light In The Piazza", performing both on the 2005 Tony Awards and the PBS telecast "Live From Lincoln Center". David is the 2007 recipient of the "Helen Hayes Award" for best actor as well as the 2007 best actor "Garland Award" for his portrayal of Fabrizio in the national tour of "The Light In The Piazza". In N.Y.C. he was in the Actor's Fund benefit of "On The 20th Century" and performed his solo concert at Birdland and The Metropolitan Room, as well as around the country. Call for cover/minimum information.
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MONDAY - NOVEMBER 23rd
LON: ROSS & HODGE IN "P.S. WE'RE BACK"
On Monday, November 23rd through Sunday, November 29th, cabaret favorite Steve Ross will join forces again with the glamorous English star Patricia Hodge at PIZZA ON THE PARK (11 Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, London - 020-7235-5273 - http://www.pizzaonthepark.co.uk/ ) in a show called P.S. We're Back. The pair will be doing songs from classic revues and shows. Call for cover/minimum information.
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TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 24th
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, Kate Canary, Adrienne Deekman and Lauren Morgan. Seth serves as the Emceeing Accompanist. The show has a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 25th
NYC: TOM D'ANGELO AND THE SMOOTH SOUNDS OF BOBBY DARIN
Native New Yorker, Tom D'Angelo will debut his new show "As Long As I'm Singing" at FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/ ) on Wednesday, November 25th at 8:30 pm. An accomplished concert and stage performer, D'Angelo's musical evening will pay tribute to one of his major influences - the great Bobby Darin - as well as other notable singers who define "The Great American Songbook". D'Angelo has regularly performed at The New York Friars Club and other such noteworthy venues as The Rainbow Room, Iridium, The Concord Resort, The Nevele Resort and the Santa Fe Hotel in Las Vegas. As a stage performer audiences have seen Tom in Neil Simon's The Prisoner of Second Ave., Barefoot in the Park and the musicals Little Shop of Horrors, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum and Damn Yankees. 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.
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FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 27th
BOS: JACK DONAHUE AT REGATTABAR FOR ON ONE QUIET NIGHT
Jack Donahue will be performing at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757 - http://www.regattabarjazz.com/ ) for one show only on Friday, November 27th at 7:30 pm. He will be performing a new set entitled "One Quiet Night" focusing on songs by singer-songwriters, including Burt Bacharach/Hal David, Jimmy Webb, Joni Mitchell, and others. He is joined by Randy Ingram on piano, Keala Kaumeheiwa on bass, and Jared Schonig on drums and percussion. Tickets are $20.
S.F.: LORETTA DIVINE LIVE! AT THE RRAZZ ROOM
Loretta Dive, Broadway actor and singer, will appear at the RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - http://www.therrazzroom.com/ ) for three performances on Thanksgiving weekend, Friday through Sunday, November 27th through 29th at 8:00 pm (7:00 pm on Sunday). Television audiences know her as Adele, the chief's wife on "Grey's Anatomy," or for her role on "Eli Stone," but Loretta Devine is equally at home on stage, movies and television. Devine first captured national attention in the role of Lorrell, one of the three original "Dreamgirls" in Michael Bennett's classic award-winning Broadway musical of the same name. She followed that performance with a fiery portrayal in Bob Fosse's "Big Deal." Subsequent work in "Colored Museum" and "Lady Day at Emerson Bar and Grill," cemented Devine's status as one of the most talented and versatile stage actresses. Tickets are $40.
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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. 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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SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 29th
NYC: BRADLEY YOUNG'S "I REMEMBER CHET" AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
Lampkin Music Group presents Jazz Pianist Bradley Young in his New York Debut at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Sunday, November 29th at 9:30 pm. Based in LA and hailing from Chicago, Bradley Young will present his show, "I Remember Chet", based on his experiences of recording with the master, a journey of music and stories Bradley shares with the audience. His time with the great musician that is Chet Baker was short, but filled with funny, musical anecdotes. The recording "Chet in Chicago", available on Enja Records, took place in the late '80's while Bradley was working with Chet. Featured on this long lost recording, are respected Chicago based musicians Larry Gray, Rusty Jones on drums, Ed Peterson on saxophone. Bradley arranged the sessions and also accompanied Mr. Baker on piano. In the show, he is joined by bassist Steve LaSpina and drummer Matt Kane. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: DONNA LYNNE CHAMPLIN CELEBRATES HER DEBUT CD
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) welcomes Broadway's Donna Lynne Champlin (Billy Elliot, Sweeney Todd, Hollywood Arms, James Joyce's The Dead, By Jeeves), as she celebrates the release of her debut CD, Old Friends on Sunday, November 29th at 9:30 pm. Beginning in September of 2009, Donna Lynne set out to record, produce and market her debut CD for under $1,000, chronicling her adventures on her blog. Not only is she the sole singer, but also the arranger, musician, mixer, "masterer" and PR agent of this remarkable collection of music. Well, the hard work is now done, and it's time to celebrate! There is a "pay-what-you-can" donation to be taken in cash at the door; a donation of $15 gets you a copy of the CD, or there is no donation necessary if you've already purchased the disc online. There is a $15 food/beverage minimum.
NYC: BROADWAY'S STEPHANIE J. BLOCK WITH XOXOXMAS!
Stephanie J. Block will bring her warmth, a bubbly sense of humor and her celebrated voice to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) for the fifth time on Sunday & Monday, November 29th at 6:30 pm & 30th at 7:00 pm. She will performing a selection of holiday standards ("Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," Streisand's "Jingle Bells?") and seasonal favorites ("I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm," "We Can Be Kind"). Domenic Amendum, who musical directed Block's recent debut CD, will lead the four-piece band. Stephanie recently starred as Judy Bernley in the Broadway production of 9 to 5: The Musical. Before that, she played the role of Elphaba in the Broadway Company of Wicked. Broadway audiences also know her for her dazzling portrayals of Grace O'Malley in The Pirate Queen and Liza Minnelli opposite Hugh Jackman in The Boy From Oz. There is a $35 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
L.A.AREA: CABARABIA: AN EVENING OF MUSIC AND COMEDY
Les Michaels "Life Is A Cabaret" in association with Clifford Bell's Cabarabia Productions presents CABARABIA at CONFESSION NIGHT CLUB AND CABARET (611 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA - 760-416-0950) on Sunday, November 29th at 7:00 pm. Hosted and directed by Clifford Bell, the show features Dana Meller (Broadway's "Les Miserables" ) and Arriane Alexander (From Fox TV's Reality Hit "More To Love") plus discoveries from "The Cabarabia Spotlight": Daniel Datzer and Alison Lewis. Musical Director is Mitch Kaplan. Cocktails with complimentary appetizer buffet at 6:00 pm. There is a $15 cash cover (taken at the door).
S.F.AREA: SUZANNA SMITH AND HER QUINTET AT BIRD'S NEST JAZZ
BIRD'S NEST JAZZ at WATERPARK LOFTS (2875 Glascock Street #109, Oakland, CA - 510-534-6163) presents jazz in an intimate setting the last Sunday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Seating is first come, first served. On Sunday, November 29th, the club will present Suzanna Smith and her Quintet made up of Michael Coleman, piano; Ken Husbands, guitar; Brandon Essex, bass; Matt MacGillivray, drums. Suzanna is poised on the cusp to receive wider recognition as a vocalist rising to the top of the young singers emerging in the Bay Area. Fresh and inventive with sparkling charm, a golden tone and an obvious joy in bringing the music to you. She presents classic standards as well as original lyrics to jazz instrumentals and sings each song as if it is the one she wants the audience to remember her by. $25 cover includes food & beverage. Call for directions.
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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 - JOHN TREACY EGAN and 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 (http://www.schuilcoffee.com/our-shoppe.html ) and Jim Van Slyke (http://www.jimvanslyke.com/ )
NYC: CYNTHIA CRANE WITH "JOHN DENVER, BERNIE MADOFF & ME"
Cynthia Crane celebrates the one year anniversary (December 11th) of the surrender of the guy who put the Bull in Bull Market, the P in Ponzi: Bernard L. Madoff on her new show JOHN DENVER, BERNIE MADOFF & ME at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) in November & December. With musical director Mark Janas, Cynthia once again turns to music and comedy speak her mind - and to make the whole world fun again. Performances are scheduled for Monday, November 30th at 7:30 pm; Sunday, December 6th at 3:30 pm; Tuesday, December 8th at 7:00 pm; and Wednesday, December 9th at 7:30 pm. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
CYNTHIA IS APPEARING OUR CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS SHOW 11/30
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TUESDAY - DECEMBER 1st
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 Tuesday, December 1st, 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: SUE & EDD'S FABULOUS CHRISTMAS SHOW RETURNS!
Edd Clark and Sue Matsuki kick off the holiday season by bringing a new version of their annual sell-out Sue & Edd's FABULOUS Christmas Show to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Tuesdays, December 1st and 8th at 7:00 pm. She's jazzy and he's legit; she's a multi-MAC Award winner and he's a Bistro Award winner; together they're returning with their annual show to ring in the holiday season. Music director, Paul Stephan has created arrangements for these award winning singers that make Sue and Edd's FABULOUS Christmas Show a celebration of the wonderful music of the Christmas and a perfect way to get into the spirit of the season. The show features new takes on such familiar holiday carols as "Carol of the Bells"; new holiday classics such as "Christmas in New York" by Francesca Blumenthal, "Warm as Winter" by Nick Levin, the grand prize winner at the International Original Christmas Song Contest, "Christmas to Remember" by Warren Boutros, Jay Weisman, & Doug Black; and a new song "Angels on High" written specially for the show by Sue and Paul. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: FEINSTEIN & HYDE PIERCE IN SPECIAL HOLIDAY SHOW
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/ ) will conclude its star-studded Fall 2009 season with the first joint engagement of the club's founder Michael Feinstein and Emmy and Tony Award winning Broadway and TV star David Hyde Pierce from Tuesday, December 1st through Wednesday, December 30th. The performances are Tuesday & Wednesday at 8:30 pm and Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8:00 and 10:30 pm. Their debut collaboration will feature holiday favorites and standards by composers such as Cole Porter ("You're The Top"), Noel Coward ("Together With Music") and Marc Shaiman and Alan & Marilyn Bergman ("The Best Of Friends"). Feinstein's longtime Musical Director John Oddo will lead the all-star quintet. All shows have a $95 cover with $150 premium seats and $250 up-front seats. All shows have a $40 food and beverage minimum.
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WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 2nd
NYC: 'TIS THE SEASON WITH VICKIE & NICKIE!
NYC's well known wacky musical comedy duo of Vickie & Nickie are returning to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:00 pm and Saturday, December 5th at 6:00 pm with their new holiday show 'Tis The Season with Vickie & Nickie! The multi-instrumental, singing suburban housewife sister duo from Minnesota are played by real life sisters, Lori and Lisa Brigantino. Infused with snappy dialogue and audience participation, self-accompanied original songs and cover tunes, Vickie and Nickie take the audience on a zany journey and celebration of the holidays as they share their rise to "fame", family stories and their own special take on the world today. The self-contained musical comedy duo intertwines song and dialogue that delves into the characters lives and comments on current events all while accompanying themselves on many different instruments including acoustic guitars, keyboard, accordion, saxophone, violin, ukuleles and percussion. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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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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FRIDAY - DECEMBER 4th
NYC: JOSHUA WARR IN NYC DEBUT: SING NO EVIL
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In his NYC Nightclub Debut, Joshua Warr tackles the "Subject of Sin" head-on with grace, passion and humor, at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). Performances are scheduled for 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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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
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. Reviews will also be repeated on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG. A TWITTER announcement ( http://twitter.com/cabarethotline ) will be published immediately plus one or two sentence comment will be placed in the next newsletter after posting.
Several folks have asked how performers are chosen for our various CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE events.
There are several factors I consider when making choices. I prefer to choose current CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members, naturally. And I like to use a few folks who have never appeared in one of my shows in the past. I always try to include one or two newcomers. In addition, I look kindly on folks who have supported CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE with sponsorship of past events, ads & banners on the website and continuous membership. And I like to include folks who have a show coming up or a recent CD release. Folks with an established following are also chosen - the purpose is to build as large an audience as possible. Finally, there is my "impulse" choice - I see a show, and immediately say to myself "I want that person in my next event" and sometimes sake them "on the spot".
We put on 3 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE events a year - the big July Birthday Show (I have already asked some very special performers to be in our 20th ANNIVERSARY show in 2010 if they can make it); our CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS show - the one we're working on right now; and the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA - set in 2010 for Tuesday, March 2nd, where we try to include some top national & international cabaret stars for that one. (Tom Stajmiger will be picking the cast for that show - with a little input from me).
I hope that explains it all - we need about 60 performers each year to cast all three shows. Who knows, you may be in one of our next ones?
ONE MORE REMINDER: There will be no issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER - a special "Thanksgiving" DOUBLE issue will be sent out instead on Friday, combining the regular issue with the MEMBERS ONLY issue. 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.
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With this issue we have covered all the appropriate events for which we have received press releases (as of yesterday) through December 1st and beyond. 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). Look for more news on the blog (http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/ ) and in Thursday's newsletter.
I am quitting a little early today, but I have a lot more to tell you about - but no more room to tell it.
And that's just about the way it was. Until Thursday then.
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