Here is a recent CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE message sent to over 2,700 readers
of this free e-mail newsletter. Check at the bottom of the message for the way
you can have a free subscription.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #091106 - Thursday, November 19, 2009
Since 1990 Your First, Best and Only Complete Source of Cabaret and Nightlife News
NOW IN Our 21st Year SPREADING THE NEWS OF CABARET!
COVERING CABARET & NIGHTLIFE ON THE INTERNET SINCE 1997!
If it's anything to do with cabaret, you'll probably read it here first!
These newsletters are a FREE service to promote the art and artists and entertainers of nightlife & cabaret.
SAD NEWS - EARL WENTZ - 1938-2009
Earl Wentz, 71, of New York City and Charlotte passed away at his home in Charlotte on Sunday, November 15th, following an extended illness. He is survived by his partner of 27 years, William B. Watkins of New York. Born March 22, 1938, composer, performer, arranger, and teacher Earl Wentz began his career at the age of 12, playing the piano at Charlotte's Amity Presbyterian Church. He became that church's first organist at the age of 15. Since 1993, Earl Wentz had been the organist and choirmaster at John Street Methodist Church in New York, the oldest Methodist congregation in America.
In New York, Wentz created the American Composer Series, an ongoing performance series in the cabaret format, paying tribute to the greatest composers of popular American music on the American scene, particularly those composers associated with Tin Pan Alley and the American Songbook. From 2000 to 2009, the series presented 15 original musical revues, many returning for multiple performances over several seasons (see http://www.americomps.com/ ).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the "Amity Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund", 2831 N. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC, 28205, or to the "The John Street Church Pipe Organ Restoration Fund". Checks should be made to "John Street Church", 44 John Street, New York, NY 10038. On the memo line "Organ Restoration Fund" or "In honor of Earl Wentz".
For a full obituary, and many more details on this incredibly talented and loving man, see http://www.earlwentz.com/
SPECIAL CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE EVENT
COME TO OUR HOLIDAY PARTY - BEST CDs OF 2009 ANNOUNCED
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 Ritenaur* - Denise Whittier - Greg Purnhagen* - Grace Cosgrove* - John Treacy Egan* - Gretchen Reinhagen - and one or two 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
17 cabaret CDs have been entered in our annual 2009 CD OF THE YEAR contest. You can see all the CDs entered on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com/CDContest2009.shtml
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 (http://www.schuilcoffee.com/our-shoppe.html ), Lucille Carr Kaffashan and Jim Van Slyke (http://www.jimvanslyke.com/ )
SPECIAL NOTE TO SUBSCRIBERS
There will be no issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER on Thursday, November 26th - a special "Thanksgiving" TRIPLE issue will be sent out instead on Friday the 27th, combining the regular issue with the MEMBERS ONLY and CABARET FOR SENIORS issues. 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
First, a few words about Earl Wentz, who passed away on Sunday, November 15th, with news arriving too late to get in Monday's issue. Mr. Wentz was one of those quiet, hard working and talented souls who loved music and created 15 musical revues featuring several performers over the past many years - all of the celebrating American songwriters, some of the well known, some more obscure. One could tell his passion, not just to the songs, but to bringing these songs to the public in an entertaining and interesting manner. Along the way, he mentored and coached several performers without ever taking the spotlight away from their talents, which, because of his own inestimable telent, could easily have been done. Be sure to read the entier bio in the obituary on his website. Here truly was a man with a dream, who lived his dream - he will be sorely missed. It is unfortunate that we were only able to meet him personally less than two years ago, and found him to be a charming, though quiet, friend.
Lots of new things in the listings below, including the return of Mark Janas's SALON events, with the same day & time but in a new venue. The holiday shows are starting to appear in the listings, and my file of holiday items for next issue is bulging, including the return of Ruby Rims' TEDDYCARE shows. Read on.
Just when I thought I had covered all the cabaret news items for November, several more new items came in. Which means that some of the December items I intended to include will have to wait for next week Monday's issue. And then there will be no regular newsletter issue until Monday, November 30th - I am taking the USA Thanksgiving holiday off.
As noted above, there will be a very special "combined" Thanksgiving issue on Friday, the 27th - combining our twice-weekly newsletter with our MEMBERS' ONLY newsletter that goes out on Fridays, and the CABARET FOR SENIORS newsletter that goes out ever other Saturday. But it won't have the "listings section" per se (it will include a listing of all shows giving discounts to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members and all the items where folks are running ads on the website. So if you have an event in November that does not fall under either category, be sure you get it to me by this Sunday.
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 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 - if your holiday CD is missing, there's a link on the page to apply. We won't be adding any more holiday CDs after December 1st.
This year we lined up a terrific cast for our CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS show, have 3 top-notch judges to pick the best CDs of 2009, and dropped our ticket price to the lowest level in our 20 year history ($15 cover - $10 for members, $5 for senior members). But so far, only about 20 folks have placed reservations (and 5 more, who can't be there, bought tickets for me to give away). I am truly mystified - especially since so many folks who supported us and purchased tickets to shows in the past haven't made reservations yet. We have a 3rd sponsor now so our basic costs are covered, so we will have the show in any case (it would be nice to have one more sponsor). But "the kids in the show" deserve a full house. For details, see the item at the top of this issue.
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 ), Lucille Carr Kaffashan and Jim Van Slyke (http://www.jimvanslyke.com/ )
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. (you need to be a member to take part)
Stay tuned for a special banner ad deal for December & January to be announced in the special TRIPLE issue on November 27th. If you have a show to promote, a CD to sell, or just plain want to wish folks a happy holiday, you will be most interested in what we will announce. Don't forget - advertisers have there event/cd mentioned in EVERY issue of our twice-weekly newsletter, with over 2700 subscribers (cabaret fans, all). And you ad will be displayed to the over 6000 visitors to our website daily (we are actually currently getting over 10,000 visits, but I think its an anomaly). With the new special year-end ad rates, and a 3-week run, a banner ad could cost you less than $30 per week! 20% more savings if you are a GOLD member (or $20 off if you are a SILVER member who has not taken their $20 rebate yet). Space is limited (no side bar ads included in this offer - side bars are already nearly sold out through 12/31)
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.
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 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/
BANNER ADVERTISER
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 no at http://cdbaby.com/cd/jderoy2
BANNER ADVERTISER
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 http://www.lookoutjazz.com/ the CD will soon also be available at CDBaby & AMAZON.COM.
SIDEBAR ADVERTISER
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 http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/adele3 .
SIDEBAR ADVERTISER
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.
SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER
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.
SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER
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 19th 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
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.
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.
BANNER ADVERTISER
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.
SIDEBAR ADVERTISER
NYC: HAROLD SANDITEN WITH LOVE EXPOSED AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Harold Sanditen brings his show LOVE EXPOSED to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Friday, November 20th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 21st at 5:00 pm after a sold-out run at PIZZA IN THE PARK in London. Love Exposed is a brand new show of songs, exploring the edgier sides of love and romance. Harold's soulful interpretation of lyrics portrays love from both a comical and serious perspective, through the words and music of Cole Porter, Ogden Nash, Stephen Sondheim, Cy Coleman, Neil Sedaka, Kurt Weill, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jacques Brel and Burt Bacharach to name a few. The show is directed by Lisa Forrell, with musical direction by David Gaines, and featuring Louis Tucci on bass. In 2007, after more than 20 years as a theatre producer and previously an investment banker, American-born Harold decided to move on from producing and do something he'd always wanted to do - cabaret performance. Harold's vocal style covers the whole gamut, from jazz and latin, to pop, ballads and show tunes. Since then he has performed both in NYC & London. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: ZIMMERMAN & BAKER AT THE SANTORINI GRILL
Albert Zimmerman (guitar) and Brad Baker (sax/clarinet) will be performing at THE SANTORINI GRILL (167 Grand Street, Brooklyn - 718-388-3668 - http://www.santorinigrillonline.com/ ) on Friday, November 20th from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. They will be playing jazz standards, bossas, some Beatle tunes, latin and swing. The grill is a great Greek restaurant in the Williamsburg section, with all the cooking done by the owner, Paula. Call for cover/minimum information.
NYC: AFTER PARTY WITH SPECIAL GUEST TBA
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 TBA. No cover, no minimum.
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.
SIDEBAR ADVERTISER
NYC: TOMMY FEMIA "JUDY GARLAND LIVE!" WITH CHRISTINE PEDI
The 7-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia continues his 20th season of portraying the legendary Judy Garland with two shows a month of "JUDY GARLAND LIVE!" shows at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Saturday, November 21st at 8:30 pm with special guest soap star Christin Pedi (as Liza). Christopher Denny and David Maiocco serve as musical directors for the show. Guest stars will appear at each show. For the next show, on Saturday, November 21st, guest star will be Christine Pedi as Liza Minnelli. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: HAROLD SANDITEN WITH LOVE EXPOSED AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Harold Sanditen brings his show LOVE EXPOSED to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Saturday, November 21st at 5:00 pm after a sold-out run at PIZZA IN THE PARK in London. (For details see listing under Friday, November 20th above.) There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: TV'S LIVING SINGLE'S TC CARSON "LIVE!" At The TRIAD
TC Carson presents "LIVE! At The Triad" with performances on Saturday, November 21st a 7:00 pm and Sunday, November 22nd at 7:00 & 9:00 pm as part of Lee Summers' JUST A PIANO Concert Series, and featuring Jason Web on piano. Television audiences recall TC Carson as one of the stars of TV's Living Single, where for several years on the top-rated sitcom, he shared the screen with Queen Latifah and Kim Fields. Carson is coming to do what he loves to do, sing. He believes that when you sing you can access all three forms of performance, singing, acting and dancing. Lee Summers' Just A Piano SM Concert Series has presented numerous top artists such as Broadway/TV's Roz Ryan, Tony Award Winner Adriane Lenox, recording sensation Alyson Williams ("Just Call My Name"), Marva Hicks (Caroline or Change), Julie Reiber (Wicked), Crystal Mone Hall (Rent), Shoshana Bean (Hairspray, Wicked), Kevin-Anthony (co-founder of "Black2 Broadway"), Opera diva Shirley Verrett's vocal protege Erika Banks, The Little Mermaid's Zakiya Young Mizen, Drowsy Chaperone's Kecia Lewis-Evans (featuring Tony Winner, LaChanze), rising star, Rebecca Covington (Featuring Norm Lewis, Tituss Burgess and Chester Gregory), Doreen Montalvo (In the Heights), Kenneth Alston, Jr. (Three Mo' Tenors), American Ido Finalist Anwar Robinson, l3 Time Grammy Nominee/Tony Winner Melba Moore and series creator, Lee Summers (Dreamgirls). Tickets are $20 plus a 2-drink minimum.
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 22nd
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 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.
SIDEBAR ADVERTISER
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.
ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": ROSEMARY CLOONEY
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
On Sunday, November 22nd, 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 Rosemary Clooney. Some of the songs from her career that you will hear: "You Started Something" with Tony Pastor & His Orchestra; Irving Berlin's "Sisters" - in duet with sister Betty; "We Fell In Love Anyway" (Mike Reid / Naomi Martin); of course, "Come On-A My House" and "Secret Of Life". (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 23rd THROUGH 29TH
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 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: SPECIAL "FORBIDDEN BROADWAY" CELEBRATION AT CAST PARTY
On Monday, November 23rd at 9:30 pm, Jim Caruso's Cast Party held on Mondays weekly at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) will open with a special celebration / book release party for "Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain" written by Gerard Alessandrini with Michael Portantiere. Creator Gerard Alessandrini will be performing along with Nora Mae Lyng, the show's other original cast member; as well as some FB stalwarts Michael West, Christina Bianco, and Gina Kreiezmar, with longtime pianist David Caldwell. The regular open mike will follow the performances. There is a $10 cover and a $10 food and drink minimum for this evening Cast Party.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 24th
NYC: TERESE GENECCO & HER LITTLE BIG BAND AT IRIDIUM
MEMBER DISCOUNT $10 OFF THE COVER
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, Emedin Rivera on percussion, Cliff Lyons on tenor sax, Mark Miller on trombone, and Lew Soloff on trumpet. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 25th
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 26th - THANKSGIVING DAY U.S.A.
There will be no issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER on Thursday, November 26th - a special "Thanksgiving" TRIPLE issue will be sent out instead on Friday the 27th, combining the regular issue with the MEMBERS ONLY and CABARET FOR SENIORS issues. 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.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 27th
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
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.
SUPER SIDEBAR ADVERTISER
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 29th
NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON RETURNS - NEW LOCATION!
Mark Janas' Salon will return on Sunday, November 29th at ETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141 - http://www.etcrestaurant.com/ ) from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (signup starts at 6:30 pm). The Salon is a weekly event in which singers, writers and musicians share their talent with each other and audience members. Salon Producer Peter Napolitano has announced that co-hosts for the evening will be Jim Brochu and Steve Schalchlin, creators of the hit Off-Broadway musicals "The Last Session" and "The Big Voice: God or Merman." The theme for the evening is "WE GATHER TOGETHER" - a chance to sing of things you are thankful for, and to celebrate the spirit of the Salon, or indeed, any gathering of kindred spirits. As always, the theme only a suggestion, and you may perform anything you would like. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - NOVEMBER 29th AND BEYOND
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 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 RITENAUR - 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
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
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.
BANNER ADVERTISER
NYC: SUE & EDD'S FABULOUS CHRISTMAS SHOW RETURNS!
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 2nd
NYC: JENNA'S 4TH ANNUAL ALL-STAR BIRTHDAY BASH
Jenna Esposito - a 2008 AND 2009 MAC Award nominee for female vocalist - returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) with her annual all-star birthday celebration on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:30 pm. This year's lineup includes celebrated vocalist William Blake; award-winning singer/songwriter/pianist Tony DeSare; musical director/guitarist Fortune Esposito; acclaimed vocalist Kelly Esposito-Broelmann; stellar vocalist Brian Gens; Broadway and cabaret veteran Raissa Katona Bennett; MAC Award winner Rob Langeder; MAC, Bistro, and Nightlife Award winner Jeanne MacDonald; musical theater/cabaret veteran Jason Rosenbaum; renowned singer/actor Richard Skipper; singer/pianist Steven Wing; and (of course!) the birthday girl herself! Music director/guitarist Fortune Esposito leads the band with John DiPinto on piano, Skip Ward on bass, and Brian DeWitt on drums. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
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.
BANNER ADVERTISER
N.E.: "WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME" REVUE IN QUINCY
JM Productions present "What Christmas Means To Me" starring the cast of the musical "Superwoman ... a Musical Revue" at THE TIRRELL ROOM (254 Quarry Street, Quincy, MA - 617-847-6149 - http://www.thetirrellroom.com/ ) pm Thursday & Friday, December 3rd & 4th and Thursday, December 10th, all shows at 8:00 pm (6:30 pm dinner). "What Christmas Means to Me" is a funny, sentimental and reverent production, rich in variety and consistently high quality music with a strong cast of female singers. Performers include Cheri Kelly, Kathy Teevens Fitzpatrick, Marybeth Kelly, Sue Gavin and Kirsten Hughes. Musical director is Eric Laravee. Tickets are $45 per person including tax & gratuity with a cash bar. Show only seats are $30.
NYC: CAROLINE JONES IN CONCERT BENEFIT FOR SINGERS FORUM
2008 Anselmo Achievement Award winner Caroline Jones will present a solo concert on Friday, December 4th at 8:00 pm at THE SINGERS' FORUM (49 West 24th Street, NYC - 4th Fl. - 212-366-0541 - http://www.singersforum.org/ ) to benefit Singers Forum Foundation. Directed by Andy Anselmo. Caroline will tackle everything from classical to pop, including a few of her original compositions. She has recently appeared at the Bitter End, and is a graduate of the New York Children's Professional School. She currently attends NYU's Gallatin School. Tickets are $10.
FLA: JEFF HARNAR AT THE ROYAL ROOM FOR 2-WEEK RUN
Popular cabaret vocalist Jeff Harnar will perform his new show, SAMMY CAHN ALL THE WAY, at ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100 - http://www.thecolonypalmbeach.com/ ) on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, December 3rd through 12th at 8:00 pm. The show will include a with special spotlight on Sinatra, Hollywood and World War II. Featured songs include: All The Way, Teach Me Tonight, Call Me Irresponsible, My Kind of Town (Chicago Is), I Fall in Love Too Easily, Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week) and Time After Time. An award-winning cabaret, concert and recording artist, Harnar appeared at Carnegie Hall in both the Cole Porter and Noel Coward centennial galas. Television credits include The 1959 Broadway Songbook (PBS) and as the singing host of "Gershwin on Ice" starring Dorothy Hamill (A&E). He has four solo CD's in release and has won 3 MAC Awards and 4 Back Stage Bistro Awards. $95 for dinner and show.
L.A.: A BENEFIT FOR THE I HAVE A DREAM FOUNDATION
In celebration of the inspiring work done by the I Have A Dream Foundation (http://www.ihadla.org/ ), Dianne Fraser will perform her cabaret show "Part Time Diva" at the legendary CINEGRILL (7000 Hollywood Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA - 323-769-7269) on Thursday, December 3rd at 8:00 pm. All profits from the evening will go to support the mission of the "I Have A Dream Foundation" - helping children become productive citizens through academic enhancement, mentoring, cultural enrichment, and an assured opportunity for higher education. Directed by Clifford Bell. Musical Direction by Brad Ellis. Special Material by Jeff Cohn. Dianne's unique path to the cabaret scene includes a successful career behind the scenes in the entertainment industry as an agent and a manager. She has also thrived in her role as wife and mother. Prior to her rise in the Hollywood ranks, she performed in a variety of Off Broadway productions, an endless stream of musicals from Manhattan to Monrovia. She even appeared on Broadway - as a waitress at the Saloon Restaurant (64th & Broadway). Recently Ms Fraser made her triumphant return to New York Theatre as a producer. Tickets are $50 and available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/86468
S.F.: COMIC SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER RETURNS TO THE RRAZZ ROOM
Gay comic Suzanne Westenhoefer returns to The RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - http://www.therrazzroom.com/ ) with her show "Finally Legal ... in a Few States" Thursday through Sunday, December 3rd through 7th at 8:00 pm (7:00 pm on Sunday). Suzanne works mostly unscripted, so when she hits the stage it's an unpredictable, original night of comedy magic. She's made a career out of telling the truth. And, the truth is, life is funny and no one is off limits. Suzanne shares stories that leave audiences in stitches. Tickets are $35-$40.
S.F.: JACKIE BEAT CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS AT THE RRAZZ
Gender illusionist Jackie Beat, singer, and actor, brings her new show, "Jackie Beat Celebrates the Holidays Her Way", to the RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - http://www.therrazzroom.com/ ) for a three night run, Thursday through Saturday, December 3rd through 5th at 10:30 pm. Jackie Beat has been entertaining audiences across the U.S. and in Europe for over ten years with her razor-sharp comedy and hysterical song parodies. Jackie not only warps hits by Britney Spears, Madonna, Cher and many others, but she flawlessly sings her twisted new versions - hitting every last note. Jackie Beat Celebrates the Holidays Her Way is a delightful evening of new material and classic hits. She has been featured in comedy clubs across the country and on Comedy Central and other television programs. She is also the voice of Bertha on the Nickelodeon series "Kung Fu Spy Troll." Tickets are $30.
AUS: TOM DICKINS RETURNS WITH "WHERE WAS I?"
Tom Dickins returns to the stage as headline performer at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/ ) with his exciting show 'Where Was I' on Thursday through Sunday, December 3rd through 6th at 7:00 pm (Sunday at 6:00 pm). The series is a fundraiser for their US tour. Tom Dickins was recently announced winner of the prestigious annual 'Under Our Wing Award', one of Australia's top awards given to emerging cabaret performers. "Where Was I?" is the story of Tom Dickins as he runs to the arms and beds of strangers, lovers and madmen across the globe. Written and Performed by Tom Dickins, accompanied by Jennifer Kingwell on piano. The cabaret features deliciously dark original songs along with some very familiar songs played in very unfamiliar ways, such as an upbeat, cheerleader version of "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails. Tickets are $22.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 4th
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 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.
BANNER ADVERTISER
NYC: SAM WAINWRIGHT'S "HEE-HAW: IT'S A WONDERFUL LI E"
"HEE-HAW: It's a Wonderful Li e", written by Daniel F. Levin as directed by Sam Wainwright, CEO Wainwright Plastics, will officially open on Friday, December 4th at the NUYORICAN POETS CAFE (236 East 3rd Street, NYC - 212-465-3167) after a preview performance on the 3rd. Performances are Thursday through Sunday, December 3rd through 20th at 7:00 pm (Sundays at 5:00 pm). Everyone loves It's a Wonderful Life's hero, George Bailey. That's a fact. But what if a historically overlooked character, the outwardly clowning and inwardly seething Sam Wainwright, was given the chance to tell his side of the story? Could he give voice to the people not quite at the center of their community, those less likable types who hold grudges, impress with money, sit on their jealousy? Part morality tale, part vaudevillian tragedy, HEE-HAW looks at the underbelly of the Holiday Season. Daniel F. Levin is Director; Sheila Phalon, Set Designer; Anna Lacivita, Costume Designer; Natalie Robin, Lighting Designer; Joy Son as Music Director; Laura Archer, Stage Manager and La Vie Productions acts as Production Consultant. Cast includes Natalie Bird, Lauren Blackman, Alex Borinksy, Jenny Nissel, Sam Port, Felicia Ricci, Michael Sutherland and Molly Thomas. All Tickets $10.
AUS: EMILY TAYLOR IN HELLO YOU A KAMIKAZE CABARET
Emily Taylor brings her show HELLO YOU to THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/ ) on Friday through Sunday, December 4th through 6th at 9:00 pm (8:00 pm Sunday). Hello You gently takes us by the hand, joyously encouraging us to skip through the obsessive and the compulsive, the dark and the ambiguous, the desirous and the fallible. Celebrating the murky lusts and desires of characters from 6 to 85, using the songs of Daniel Johnson, Roy Orbison and 10CC, Emily Taylor and Quinn Stacpoole momentarily step out of hot indie band Plastic Palace Alice to take us on a peculiar, charming and at times vaguely violating journey, guided by the hand of director Martin White (The Beautiful Losers, The Man in the Corridor, The Suicide Show). Full of the foibles and fragilities that make us human, Hello You is a curious experience. Bring your glue stick. Tickets are $22.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 5th
NYC: TOMMY FEMIA "JUDY GARLAND LIVE!"
The 7-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia continues his 20th season of portraying the legendary Judy Garland with two shows a month of "JUDY GARLAND LIVE!" shows at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Saturday, November 21st at 8:30 pm with special guest TBA. Christopher Denny and David Maiocco serve as musical directors for the show. Guest stars will appear at each show. For the next show, on Saturday, December 19th, guest star will be Michael Musto. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: EILEEN FULTON AND THE CHRISTMAS SHOW
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
Eileen Fulton's "The Christmas Show" will be presented at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Saturday, December 5th at 3:00 pm and Saturday, December 12th at 8:30 pm. She will be joined by Music Director/Piano Bob Goldstone; Bass - Tom Hubbard; Drums - Steve Bartosik. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 6th
NYC: TRIPLE AWARD-WINNING SHOW RETURNS TO METROPOLITAN ROOM
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
Daryl Glenn and his co-star Jo Lynn Burks return to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Sunday, December 6th with their popular, critically acclaimed, BISTRO and NIGHTLIFE and MAC award-winning tribute to Robert Altman's classic 1975 film, "NASHVILLE" the very first Sunday of each and every month. All shows are at 7:00 pm. Backed by a 6-piece all-star country band and featuring backup by Tanya Holt and Brad Wills, the country-western style show will include every song from the beloved soundtrack album, lovingly recreated, including Keith Carradine's Academy Award winning "I'm Easy". Musical direction & arrangements are by Ms. Burks. Vince DeGeorge directs. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-beverage minimum. $20 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
MONDAY - DECEMBER 7th
NYC: JIM SPEAKE SINGS THE SONGS OF HIS GENERATION
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
Alabama native Jim Speake brings his new show My Generation back to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) for two more performances: on Mondays, December 7th & 14th at 7:30 pm. He is joined by special guests Wendy A. Russell and Lennie Watts. The show includes songs recorded by James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Jim Croce, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Neil Sedaka, Billy Joel, the 5th Dimension, Chicago, the Beatles and more. His director is Lennie Watts and the musical director is Steven Ray Watkins with the My Generation Band. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SIDEBAR ADVERTISER
BANNER ADVERTISER
FOR OTHER NIGHTLIFE EVENTS ON THIS DATE SEE DIARY/DATEBOOK
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
LISTINGS ABOVE ARE FOR SHOWS NOT IN PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS - FOR MORE NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER SEE
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
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.
As most of you know, I'm Dutch. My grandparents came from Holland (Friesland, to be exact) before the turn of the century, so naturally, I know only a few words in Dutch (and I assume most of them are swear words because my parents - who were born in the USA - only uttered them when angry). Like most northern Europeans, Dutch people (and especially Frisians) are loath to show emotions. No weeping and wailing at funerals, no bunny-hopping at weddings, etc. I am pretty typical Frisian/Dutch in that regard. Except.... at a cabaret show, and especially at a cabaret show where I am touched by creativity, excitement, tremendous vocals, inventive arrangements, and truly emotional lyrical interpretation. I cry at cabaret shows - at least some of them. Whether the song be a ballad or an "up-tune," if it is down fantastically well, I cry.
There are two shows that made me cry that I am writing reviews for right now - and they will be on the website in about 24 hours (I was hoping to complete them last night, but went to another show, and I never write after the required 2-drink minimum).
Marcus Simeone always makes me cry - tears if joy, excitement, admiration and sometimes even shock and awe at the way he sings. He has a show coming up this Sunday at 9:30 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (last chance to see him this year) - and you just might see me over on the side, in tears. No one does it better! (I also cry at shows by Baby Jane Dexter, Barb Jungr, Julie Reyburn, Tommy Femia, and a few others). Marcus both sings and speaks from the heart - my kind of cabaret. And his vocals are incredible - incredible! More on the website some time tomorrow.
I also found myself in tears at the performance of a brand new cabaret performer, Joshua Warr - who has some additional shows coming up in December and is appearing in my CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY on November 30th. Note I didn't merely say "singer" or "vocalist". This young man does it all - singing, dancing, acting - one of the most talented performers to take a cabaret stage I have ever seen (and I've been doing this for nearly 30 years - 20 of them writing about cabaret). And at this show you get a "trio of greats" - Tracy Stark as musical director and Miles Phillips as director. The show features some of the most creative arrangements ever presented in cabaret. More on the website some time tomorrow.
We will announce their posting on the website ( http://www.svhamstra.com/ ) on TWITTER ( http://twitter.com/cabarethotline ) and will also post the full reviews on the blog ( http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/ )
ONE MORE REMINDER: There will be no issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER on Thursday, November 26th - a special "Thanksgiving" TRIPLE issue will be sent out instead on Friday the 27th, combining the regular issue with the MEMBERS ONLY and CABARET FOR SENIORS issues. 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.
FOLLOW CABARET ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/cabarethotline
Just click on the link above and click JOIN - then all you need do is pick a user name and a password, and then click on FOLLOW - you will receive daily cabaret picks, news bulletins, and notices when new items are posted on the blog - all in 140 characters or less. That's it! It is cost free, hassle free, and priceless!
With this issue we have covered all the appropriate events for which we have received press releases (as of yesterday) through December 6th, with the exception of one item that needs extensive rewriting and an item that will be our TOP STORY in the Monday issue. 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 Monday's newsletter. (No regular issue on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday)
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 Monday then.
Thanks for your support of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
Event listings
are provided for the information of users only. They are not provided
with the intention that users rely upon the information therein for
any purposes. Accordingly, Cabaret Hotline Online, and/or Stuart V.
Hamstra shall under no circumstances be liable for any loss or damage,
including but not limited to loss of profits, goodwill or indirect
or consequential loss arising out of any use of or inaccuracies in
this information. All warranties express or implied are excluded to
the fullest extent permissible by law.
Back
to Late News Index Page
Back
to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Home Page
 If
you would like to receive a free e-mail subscription to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE,
please e-mail cabarethotline@svhamstra.com
and place the single word "SUBSCRIBE" in the subject line. Note:
Your subscription will be sent to the e-mail address you subscribe from - and
please include your real name along with the city where you live.
NOW
YOU CAN JOIN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE!
|
CLICK ON AD FOR DETAILS
CLICK ON AD FOR DETAILS
|
