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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #091206 - Monday, December 21, 2009
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HERE & THERE - PART I
A nice refreshing snow fell on NYC over the weekend, putting everyone (at least the ones that didn't have to shovel it) in a Holiday Mood. There was some disruption of traffic and a few show cancellations, but for the most part discomfort was confined to icy sidewalks, slushy crosswalks and occasional uncrossable snowbanks caused by the plows that pretty much had everything cleared up by dark.
I actually braved the elements on Sunday by going to Susan Winter's show at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM at 7:00 pm - most of the cabaret rooms in town are within a block of either a bus route or subway station, so getting around is pretty easy as long as you don't use a car or hire a cab. I even went out to Queens after Susan's show to have a late supper with my pal Daniel at one of the many very inexpensive Columbian restaurants in Jackson Heights. And the return trip featured perfect timing - the 14th Street bus rolled up minutes after I exited the Sixth Avenue subway station and I was back home in less than 40 minutes!
Two more folks need your thoughts and prayers right now - we just heard that cabaret favorite and former club owner Judy Kreston is seriously ill - I don't have more details than that, and I also hear that Claiborne Cary, who moved to California last year, is ailing as well. Since there won't be another regular issue for a full week, you might want to check the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MESSAGE BOARD on the website, or the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG for updates that I might receive. If you follow me on TWITTER at I will alert you to any blog or message board updates.
Looks like our last CABARET FOR SENIORS newsletter will go out this Saturday, December 26th. We never received the hoped-for 50 members to make the program worthwhile. So on the 26th the special section on the website will be deleted and the bi-weekly special newsletter with special deals and events for cabaret fans over 65 discontinued. One problem seemed to be the large number of members who didn't want to admit they are over 65.
Several more sections will be taken off the web on Saturday, the 26th: The HOLIDAY CABARET page, listing all holiday themed shows and events will come down, as well as the special HOLIDAY THEMED CD page. The special page listing all the NEW YEAR'S EVE cabaret events around the world will remain up another week.
Looking for a last minute holiday gift? How about a cabaret CD? Check out the special CD SALE section of our website, where members can promote and sell their CDs - just click on the button marked CABARET CDs at the top of every page on the website.
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
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All BANNER ads for DECEMBER 2009 and JANUARY 2010 will be billed with an additional 10% discount if banner is paid for using PayPal using a credit/debit card (if you prefer not to, or are unable to use PayPal, please write for alternate payment methods). This offer does NOT apply to sidebar ads. Banner must start its run after November 29th, 2009 and end its run before February 14th, 2010. For 2009-2010 members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE this is in addition to SILVER member rebates and GOLD/SPECIAL member discounts. All banners must be paid in advance of start of run. Just click on the button marked ADVERTISING INFO at the top of every page on the website for information on sizes & types of banners available. Remember, there is a 2-week minimum on all advertising. Space is limited, so place your order as soon as possible.
CABARET CD NEWS
JAMIE deROY HOLIDAY CD "'TIS THE SEASON" ON CD BABY
A combination of cabaret and pop stylings of new and old Christmas songs, Jamie deRoy's holiday CD "'Tis The Season" is a must to any CD collection. TimeOutNY selected it as a Holiday Gift Pick. There are tracks on the recording by The Accidentals, Sal Viviano. Stephanie Pope, Billy Stritch, Scott Coulter & Lisa Asher, KT Sullivan, Jamie deRoy, Uptown Express. Anne Runolfsson, Dee Hoty, Craig Rubano, Sally Kellerman, Kim Cea & Jerry Dixon-Winter, Jeff Harnar, Deborah Tranelli and Eric Michael Gillett & Melanie Vaughan. Jamie deRoy & friends:'Tis The Season also won the 2002 MAC AWARD for Various Artist Recording of the Year. Its available right no at http://cdbaby.com/cd/jderoy2
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CYNTHIA CRANE 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.
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ADELE ZANE RELEASES THIRD CD "A STRANGER IN TOWN"
Adele Zane's newest CD, "A Stranger in Town" is probably the perfect companion to your broken heart or to the heart you've just broken. For singer/songwriter Zane's third CD she has enlisted the aid of virtuoso guitarist Andrew Green as both collaborator and arranger. More than willing to blur the boundaries between jazz, rock, pop and country, the duo have succeeded in creating a highly polished and well thought out merger of the genres. Todd Isler on hadgini, Jorge Roeder on bass and Jordan Perlson on drums round out a stellar selection of backing musicians. Jim Clouse makes a special guest appearance on drums and Hamcrest Riverton hands in a memorable cameo on Zane's original, Girl at the Bar. The CD is available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/adele3
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CABARET WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL SERVICES
CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE ANNOUNCES 2010 DATES
Erv Raible, Executive Director/Artistic Director, takes great pride in announcing the Eighth Annual CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY. The Cabaret Conference at Yale University is being developed in conjunction with the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater (for information call the Cabaret Conference Hotline at 212-629-2000, please do not call YSD/YRT); and several conference sessions will be held in the facilities of the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater, including the recently opened New Theater. The Eighth Annual Cabaret Conference At Yale University will be held July 23rd through August 1st, 2010, and is an internationally focused, nine-day teaching program that offers an intensive look at the art of cabaret performance technique, and trains professionals for the live entertainment industry in the 21st century. The Great American Songbook will be addressed and promoted in its entirety, from its origins in the late 19th century through the classic pop standards of the 1930s and 40s to today's contemporary cabaret, musical theater, jazz and pop music. For more information see http://www.thecabaretconferenceatyale.com/ .
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ANDREA LEVITT WANTS TO BE YOUR "CABARET PLANNER!"
Andrea Levitt wants to be your "Cabaret Planner!" She understands-you just want to sing and not be overwhelmed with all the arrangements, so she has started a new business: you sing and she'll organize! Andrea's experience in the performing and business world qualify her as the perfect person to help you with your next cabaret show. She can help with the selection of performance venues, photographers, videographers, printers, graphic artists. She can help coordinate rehearsal schedules, press kits, mailing lists etc. "Just Leave Everything (logistically speaking) To Me!" For more information, contact Andrea Levitt at 917-7546737 or 718-8526215 or alevitt8@nyc.rr.com
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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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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - DECEMBER 21st THROUGH 27th
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MONDAY - DECEMBER 21st
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NYC: CHRISTINE PEDI & CAST OF MANY CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS
A HOLIDAY CABARET
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SUBSCRIBERS
Longtime Forbidden Broadway sensation and host of SiriusXM radio's On Broadway, Christine Pedi brings her talens to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Monday, December 21st at 7:00 pm, plus 5 additional nights, Saturday through Wednesday, December 26th through 30th, also at 7:00 pm. Christine conjures up Barbra Steisand, Joan Rivers, Liza Minnelli, Julie Andrews and more in her joyful and triumphant holiday show. She ushers in the holiday season with her award winning comedic flair, spot on impressions, and songs of good cheer. Tickets are $55 - no food/drink minimum for this event.
SPECIAL: CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE subscribers can use CODE "PEDI" to receive a 50% discount.
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TUESDAY - DECEMBER 22nd
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NYC: WINTER SINGS VAN HEUSEN IN DECEMBER
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
2009 Bistro Award winner Susan Winter returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with her all new show, Susan Sings Van Heusen with on performances in December on Tuesdays, December 22nd at 7:00 pm. Jimmy Van Heusen was one of the most accomplished songwriters in history, winning four "Oscars" and one Emmy award among his many credits. But the favorite composer of Frank and Bing was not just about ring-a-ding-ding! Susan puts her own special stamp on a wide array of material that Van Heusen has written for stage and screen, television and recordings. She'll be joined on stage by the incomparable Tedd Firth at the piano, Tom Hubbard on bass and Tony Jefferson on drums. Multi-award-winning Lina Koutrakos is the director. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: TIM DICKENS BRINGS AUSTRALIAN HIT SHOW TO THE DUPLEX
After a knockout headline season at the 2009 Melbourne Fringe Festival, and two sold-out runs at Melbourne's famed BUTTERFLY CLUB, 2009 Under Our Wing award winner Tom Dickins brings his acclaimed show "Where Was I?" to LA, San Francisco, Seattle, New York and Boston. The New York show will be on one night only at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438) on Tuesday, December 22nd at 7:00 pm. In his semi-autobiographical, fully fantastical cabaret, "Where Was I?" Tom Dickins runs, stumbles and stalls on a scattered trip around the world, in search of answers to the question: "Are you running away from something - or toward it?" Tom runs to and from love, identity, sex, debt, the South Korean National Male Cheerleading Squad and a myriad of mad travelers, accompanied by travelling companion, anima, and 'ravishing redhead' Jennifer Kingwell on piano. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 23rd
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NYC: MARQUEE FIVE PERFORMS AT DON'T TELL MAMA
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
A new vocal group, Marquee Five will be appearing at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Wednesday, December 23rd at 9:15 pm in "We Can Make It: The Songs of Kander & Ebb": an evening of favorites from Cabaret, Chicago, Flora The Red Menace, The Rink, and more, including new arrangements. "Marquee Five" is a collaboration of singers Mick Bleyer, Adam West Hemming, Vanessa Parvin, Sierra Rein, and Julie Reyburn. In the vein of The Manhattan Transfer, Marquee Five intends to bring a spunky, intelligent flair to New York's cabaret world with exciting five-part arrangements running the gamut of the Broadway songbook. Joining them will be Mark Janas at the piano. Directed by: Peter Napolitano with Musical Direction by Adam West Hemming. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: JUDY BARNETT'S JAZZ-A-TERIA AT SMOKE
The JUDY BARNETT'S JAZZ-A-TERIA's final appearance of 2009 will be at SMOKE JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB (2751 Broadway, NYC - 212-864-6662) on Wednesday, December 23rd with sets at 8:00, 10:00 & 11:30 pm. With Judy on vocals, the band includes Ted Kooshian on piano, Tom Hubbard on bass, Joe Ascione on drums, Marshal Rosenberg on percussion and featuring Joel Frahm on tenor sax. Also featured are guest appearances by Shaynee Rainbolt on vocals and Bud Burridge on trumpet/flugelhorn. Call for cover/minimum information.
NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW
A HOLIDAY CABARET
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, December 23rd is the annual HOLIDAY SHOW, with a full cast of stars featuring Joyce Breach, Alex Leonard, Daryl Sherman, Rich Siegel, Marlene VerPlanck and Ronny Whyte with Saadi Zain on Bass & David Silliman on Drums. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.
NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH LORGE & SKIPPER
Dana Lorge and Richard Skipper are hosting "Wednesday Night at the Iguana" at 8:00 pm at IGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454). Each week this comedy and musical variety show will feature special guest stars. On December 23rd special guest stars include: Frank Basile, Esther Beckman (joined by Marcus Simeone), Eileen Fulton, Sunny Leigh, George Stella and Jill Melanie Wirth. Other entertainers that show up will be inserted throughout the show as time permits. Barry Levitt on keyboard & Saadi Zain on bass. There is a $10 cover, no minimum.
N.E.AREA: AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC WITH BEANTOWN BOUND
Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month Leslie Holmes holds an amazing Open Mic night at the AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER (160 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787), and each show features a special guest. On Wednesday, December 23rd the featured guests are the Barbershop vocal group, Beantown Bound. Bonnie MacLeod will be playing for the singers at the open-mic. The show starts at 7:30 pm, and there is an $10 cover charge ($9 cover for BACA members).
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THURSDAY - DECEMBER 24th - CHRISTMAS EVE
NO NEWSLETTER ON THE 24TH - NEXT ISSUE MONDAY DECEMBER 28th
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Many cabaret rooms and piano bars are closed or on limited schedule today so that employees can spend Christmas eve with their families. Call ahead if you plan on visiting a venue for schedule information.
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FRIDAY - DECEMBER 25th - CHRISTMAS DAY
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Many cabaret rooms and piano bars are closed or on limited schedule today so that employees can spend Christmas Day with their families. Call ahead if you plan on visiting a venue for schedule information.
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SATURDAY - DECEMBER 26th
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.
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SUNDAY - DECEMBER 27th
ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": GUY LOMBARDO
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
On Sunday, December 27th, 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 Guy Lombardo, and "Magic Moments" with rare TV recordings presented by Mitch Gallob. (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/ .
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - DECEMBER 28st THROUGH 31st
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MONDAY - DECEMBER 28th
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) on Monday & Tuesday, December 28th & 29th, 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.
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TUESDAY - DECEMBER 29th
BOS: BACA OPEN MIC & HOLIDAY PARTY AT CLUB CAFE
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists) will hold their annual Holliday Party/Open Mic at CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA - 617-536-0966) on Tuesday, December 29th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Carol O'Shaughnessy will serve as MC with Tom LaMark at the piano. Signup for singers begins at 7:00 pm. There is a $20 cover - $15 cover for BACA members.
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WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 30th
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THURSDAY - DECEMBER 31st - NEW YEAR'S EVE
NO NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 31st - NEXT ISSUE MONDAY JANUARY 4th
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FLA: NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE ROYAL ROOM WITH MARY WILSON
Motown legend Mary Wilson will headline at ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31st. It was a vision of musical stardom as a Detroit teen that inspired Mary Wilson to co-found one of the most successful female singing groups in recording history - The Supremes. With an unprecedented 12 number-one hits, including "Where Did Our Love Go," "Baby Love," "Come See About Me" and "Stop, In The Name Of Love," The Supremes set the precedent for super group success. Wilson also has written a best-selling autobiography, performed on stage and screen, lectured and toured the world, and continues to be looked up to as a singer who set the standard for females in the recording industry. New Year's Eve is $300 per person and includes cocktails, dinner and champagne toast.
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 1st through 3rd
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FRIDAY - JANUARY 1st - NEW YEAR'S DAY
Many cabaret rooms and piano bars are closed or on limited schedule today so that employees can spend New Year's Day with their families. Call ahead if you plan on visiting a venue for schedule information.
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SATURDAY - JANUARY 2nd
NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET AT THE BEECHMAN
NYC's longest running burlesque variety show, LE SCANDAL CABARET, will be performing on Saturdays, January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th at 10:30 pm, and Thursday, January 7th at 9:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). In its ninth year, Le Scandal features variety acts, circus performers, live music and a bevy of burlesque beauties. New performers every week! Expect sword swallowers, belly dancers, rope trick cowboys, contortionists, torch singing fan dancers and comedic aerobats, all set to the live music of the Le Scandal Orchestra. For tickets, visit Smarttix at http://www.smarttix.com/ or 212-484-4444. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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SUNDAY - JANUARY 3rd
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 4th through 10th
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MONDAY - JANUARY 4th
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TUESDAY - JANUARY 5th
NYC: THE RETURN OF THE SHOW TUNE TO NYC PIANO BAR LIFE
In the tradition of ROSE'S TURN, DANNY'S, EIGHTY EIGHT'S and other closed piano bars of yore, DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) presents "Our Way, Your Way, Broadway!" a new all-showtune open mic series to be held on Tuesday nights at 9:30 pm and Saturday nights at 10:30 pm. The new series features the talents of the new restaurant, cabaret and piano bar staff and will be hosted by Dave Foley, Jr. & Mike Kirk with Joe Regan and Nate Buccieri at the piano. The twice-weekly "Our Way, Your Way, Broadway!" events will be held in the larger, original cabaret room at the club. Audience members are invited to perform in the same spirit as the legendary DON'T TELL MAMA piano bar, which continues 7 nights a week. There is no cover charge - only a 2 drink minimum (no credit cards).
NYC: JOAN RIVERS RETURNS WITH STAND UP ACT TO 42ND STREET
Comedy legend Joan Rivers returns with her her live stand-up act to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesdays, January 5th & 12th and Wednesdays, January 76th & 20th, all shows at 8:00 pm. Tickets - $30 - should be purchased at http://www.spincyclenyc.com or 212-352-3101. Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, reality TV and award show fashions. Rivers delivers a raunchy, politically incorrect evening of stand-up comedy. One of the hardest working women in show business, she is a best-selling author, Tony-nominated actress, playwright, screenwriter, motion picture director, Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host, jewelry designer, business woman and mother to "what's-her-name" Melissa. Pre-show, Lance Cruce entertains at the piano. Tickets are $30 with a portion of the proceeds going to Joan Rivers' favorite charities: God's Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs for the Blind. There is also a $15 per person food/drink minimum.
NYC: JACK DEJOHNETTE QUINTET AT BIRDLAND
Jack DeJohnette, widely regarded as one of jazz music's greatest drummers, will perform with his quintet at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, January 5th through 9th, with sets at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. In his early years on the Chicago scene, DeJohnette was equally in demand as a pianist and as a drummer. He played R & B, hard bop, and avant-garde and was active with the experimentalists of the AACM in its early days, with the likes of founder Muhal Richard Abrams, Roscoe Mitchell and Joseph Jarman. In 1966, he drummed alongside Rashied Ali in the John Coltrane Quintet, and international recognition came with his tenure in the Charles Lloyd Quartet, one of the first jazz groups to receive cross-over attention. It was in 1968 that DeJohnette joined Miles Davis's group in time for the epochal upheaval marked by Bitches Brew, an album that forever changed the direction of jazz. Jack has been a major figure in jazz ever since. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: SANDY STEWART & BILL CHARLAP RETURN
The duo of vocalist Sandy Stewart and jazz pianist Bill Charlap will present their show "Somebody Loves Me" at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) Tuesday, January 5th through Saturday, January 16th at 8:30 pm, with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. The pair (who happen also to be mother and son) will perform "Little Girl Blue," "I'm Old Fashioned," "In Love in Vain," "Isn't It A Pity," "Who Cares," "Autumn in New York" and other gems from the Great American Songbook. Sandy Stewart is best known for the Grammy-nominated song, "My Coloring Book". She began her performing career at 15 in her native Philadelphia and soon moved to New York for a variety of television gigs with Merv Griffin, Dick Van Dyke, and as a regular with the Perry Como show and touring with Benny Goodman. After marrying Broadway composer Moose Charlap, she retired to rear sons Bill and Tom. Later, she resumed singing in clubs and on recordings and voiceovers. Bill Charlap began playing piano at age three. He later studied classical music but remained most interested in jazz, and worked with Gerry Mulligan, Benny Carter and Tony Bennett, among others. There is a $60 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or a $60 prix fixe menu.
FLA: MARY WILSON OPENS 2009 SEASON AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Motown legend Mary Wilson will headline at ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) Tuesday through Saturday, January 5th through 9th. It was a vision of musical stardom as a Detroit teen that inspired Mary Wilson to co-found one of the most successful female singing groups in recording history - The Supremes. With an unprecedented 12 number-one hits, including "Where Did Our Love Go," "Baby Love," "Come See About Me" and "Stop, In The Name Of Love," The Supremes set the precedent for super group success. Wilson also has written a best-selling autobiography, performed on stage and screen, lectured and toured the world, and continues to be looked up to as a singer who set the standard for females in the recording industry. Tuesday through Thursday is $110 for dinner/show; Friday & Saturday is $125 for dinner and show; $60 for show only at all times.
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WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 6th
NYC: THE PERRY JOSLIN PROJECT
Jazz stylist Perry Joslin brings his show The Perry Joslin Project to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday & Thursday, January 6th & 7th at 9:45 pm. The Perry Joslin Project combines elements of jazz in a unique form of composition by Mr. Joslin, utilizing waves of inverted chords he transposes into his music. The result is instrumental jazz in smooth, fusion with overtones of the blues. Joslin, at the piano, is joined by such eminent jazz artists as drummer Lee Levin, drummer for Ricky Martin and Jon Secada, among others, guitarist Dan Warner, Javier Carrion, bass; Jason Carder, Trumpet; Ed Calle on the sax, percussionist Richard Bravo, Doug Emery on the keyboard, and Nestor Torres on the flute. Joslin's inspiration came from Steely Dan, Chicago, Jeff Beck, Traffic and Miles Davis. He does not try to replicate their sounds, but rather how to replicate the feelings they generated with their influence. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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THURSDAY - JANUARY 7th
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FRIDAY - JANUARY 8th
NYC: TISH ONEY REPRISES THE PEGGY LEE PROJECT
Award-winning jazz vocalist/arranger Tish Oney and Grammy-winning guitarist John Chiodini present The Peggy Lee Project, their nationally-touring production celebrating the songwriting talents of the late, great Peggy Lee on Friday, January 8th at 9:45 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). While Ms. Lee was exceptionally acclaimed as one of the greatest interpreters of popular song throughout the mid-twentieth century (along with Armstrong, Crosby and Sinatra), she was also a highly prolific songwriter, composing over 270 songs in a variety of genres. Infused with facts about Lee's songwriting process, this one-night-only cabaret show highlights Oney's contemporary jazz arrangements of Lee's best-known original hits as well as little-known gems. Guitarist John Chiodini (Peggy Lee's former music director and songwriting collaborator) adds his expertise and historical authenticity to this uniquely entertaining production. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: MAUREEN McGOVERN AT FEINSTEIN'S ONE NIGHT ONLY
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents Broadway star, Maureen McGovern for two shows on Friday, January 8th, at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. For her show at Feinstein's, Ms. McGovern will give an encore presentation of "A Long and Winding Road - The Concert." Her critically acclaimed tribute to iconic singer/songwriters Jimmy Webb, Laura Nyro, James Taylor, Carole King, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell and more, includes 60's classics such as "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "And When I Die", "Fire and Rain" and "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" Both shows feature Musical Director Jeffrey Harris and bassist Jay Leonhart. There is a $25 cover plus a $25 minimum.
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SATURDAY - JANUARY 9th
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SUNDAY - JANUARY 10th
NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH MOTOWN
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Jackie Fornatale will be celebrating 50 years with Motown in November at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with a special encore performance on Sunday, January 10th at 4:00 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: TISH ONEY'S PEGGY LEE PROJECT AT THE TRIAD
L.A.-based jazz singer/arranger/pianist Tish Oney joins Grammy-winning guitarist John Chiodini to present The Peggy Lee Project on Sunday, January 10th at 7:00 pm at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590). Tish and John put this tribute together with help from Peggy Lee's family and The Peggy Lee Foundation to share Ms. Lee's amazing songwriting talents with a new generation of fans. Oney's and Chiodini's latest album, Dear Peg, attained 2010 Grammy Award consideration for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Traditional Pop Album. Collaborating with Ellington, Arlen, Mandel and several other favorite Great American Songbook composers, Lee belongs among the greatest lyricists of all time. Dr. Oney's updated jazz arrangements of her songs should delight audiences of all ages. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: JENNA ESPOSITO WITH CONNIE FRANCIS CD RELEASE SHOW
Jenna Esposito will bring poodle skirts and puppy love back to the big city with a reprise performance of her acclaimed show, "Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, January 10th at 7:00 pm. The show also celebrates the release of Jenna's new CD. a live recording of her acclaimed tribute show. "Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis" is an engaging and endearing time capsule that revisits the musical world one of the most beloved and best-selling female vocalists of the 20th Century. Directed by Lennie Watts with musical direction by Fortune Esposito, the show features a five piece band and backup singers, complete with period vocal arrangements. Jenna explores the ups and downs of Connie's legendary career, her hidden love with fellow teen idol Bobby Darin and Jenna's touching personal story of meeting the great lady herself. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: JUDY GOLD IN JEWDY! JEWDY! JEWDY!
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) will present celebrated humorist Judy Gold in Jewdy! Jewdy! Jewdy! Ms Gold will play the intimate venue on Sunday, January 10th, as well as Mondays, January 11th, 18th & 25th. All performances begin at 7:00 pm. Emmy Award winning actress and comedian, Judy Gold is best known as the star of the critically acclaimed long-running Off-Broadway hit 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother, (2006 Drama Desk Award Nomination, 2007 GLAAD Award Winner). A book based on the show launched in 2007 and was nominated for the prestigious Quill award. Recently, Gold hosted ABC's The View, (where she has appeared numerous times as a guest), and can be seen on Tru TV's The Smoking Gun. In addition, Judy hosted Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time, the 2006 GLAAD Media Awards and for the past ten years, HBO's At the Multiplex with Judy Gold. Gold won two Emmy Awards for writing and producing The Rosie O'Donnell Show and was nominated twice for The American Comedy Awards' funniest female stand-up. Gold lives in New York City with her two children. She frequently tours theaters and comedy clubs around the country. There is a $25 cover charge, as well as a $15 food/drink minimum.
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MONDAY - JANUARY 11th
NYC: MERRILL GRANT IN "MY SHIRLEY YEARS"
Merrill Grant returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Monday, January 11th at 7:00 pm with her show "My Shirley Years". The show features songs of the 30s, including a special tribute to Shirley Temple and nods to other personalities of that era. Merrill's own unique style includes singing, dancing, impersonations, instrumentals and other surprises. Guest soloist is Jon-Erik Kellso on trumpet. Musical director is Paul Trueblood, with Ritt Henn on bass and Jon Berg on percussion. Erv Raible directs. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: THE MUSIC OF JONATHAN REID GEALT
THE CANAL ROOM (285 West Broadway, NYC - 212-941-8100) presents Jonathan Reid Gealt in for a one night only in a 90-minute concert of his music on Monday January 11th at 8:00 pm. Featured in the show are performances by Jeremy Jordan (West Side Story, Rock of Ages), Tituss Burgess (Jersey Boys, The Little Mermaid, Guys & Dolls), Lauren Kennedy (Spamalot, Vanities, Les Miserables), Quentin Earl Darrington (Ragtime), Katie Thompson (R.R.R.E.D, Giant), Bobby Steggert (110 in the Shade, Ragtime), Phoebe Strole (Spring Awakening), Stephanie Umoh (Ragtime), Matt DeAngelis (Hair), Kasey Marino (Hairspray), Michael Mahany (High School Musical, Spring Awakening), Natalie Weiss (Wicked, American Idol), Adam Armstrong (History Boys), Bridie Carroll (Grease), Rachel Potter, and Jonathan Reid Gealt with music direction by Josh Clayton (Finnian's Rainbow, City Center Encores) and more. There is a $20 cover. Tickets are available on https://www.smarttix.com/.
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TUESDAY - JANUARY 12th
NYC: JULIE REYBURN RETURNS TO FEINSTEIN'S FOR CD RELEASE
Award winning vocalist Julie Reyburn returns to FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) on Tuesday, January 12th at 8:30 pm with a special CD Release Concert of "Live at Feinstein's" released by No Cover Records. Recorded live during her July engagements at Feinstein's, Julie will perform songs from the CD along with new compositions and arrangements to celebrate the evening. Joining her will be Music Director Mark Janas with Ritt Henn on Bass and Walter Usiatynski on Drums plus other special musical guests. Director is Peter Napolitano. Reyburn is a multi-award winning singer, actor and recording artist who has appeared in many of the top clubs in Manhattan. Her ability to connect to a lyric with unique interpretations has established her as one of New York's celebrated female vocalist. She is the first ever Nightlife Award recipient for Outstanding Female Vocalist in 2003 and again in 2009 as a finalist. In 2007 Julie was presented with the coveted Julie Wilson Award from the Mabel Mercer Foundation "in joyful gratitude for the vocal majesty and lyrical interpretation she continually manifests in her classic presentations of the Great Popular Songbook". There is a $25 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 13th
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THURSDAY - JANUARY 14th
NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
Singer/actor/comic Joan Jaffe brings her show "JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY...." to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for one more performance on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Along with some surprises, "Joan Jaffe Sings Funny" will focus on mostly real fun songs and banter with three outstanding comic songs written by award winning songwriter Francesca Blumenthal, plus songs by Alan Arkin and Murray Grand - and some sassy rarities that only Joan could pull off. Musical director is Jerry Scott and the show is dedicated to Joan's late husband Hal Blankenship. Joan has appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway and is a veteran of tours, cabaret, films and commercials. She was producer and host of her stand-up comedy show, Joan Jaffe's Comedy on Sunday for over three years and she and Hal Blankenship had their own cabaret act, The Joan & Hal Show and have appeared at the prestigious Friars Club four times in addition to clubs around New York. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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AUS: KASEY GAMBLING AND JONATHAN COOK IN TICKETS PLEASE!
"TICKETS PLEASE! A How-To Guide For The Modern Usher" with Kasey Gambling and Jonathan Cook will be presented at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000) Thursday through Sunday, January 14th through 17th at 7:00 pm (6:00 pm on Sunday). The show is an introductory seminar to the glamorous world of ushering. A valid lifestyle choice and fulfilling career path, Tickets Please! will get you on track to becoming a true professional. Tickets are $22.
AUS: THE MYSTERIES OF LOVE WITH MIKELANGELO
Mikelangelo, with special guest Saint Clare, appear in THE MYSTERIES OF LOVE at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000) Thursday through Saturday, January 14th through 16th at 9:00 pm. Green Room Award winner for Best Cabaret and Time Out London Critics Choice winner, Mikelangelo joins with the golden-voiced Saint Clare for an unforgettable evening of love songs. The Mysteries of Love features original songs written by Mikelangelo and Saint Clare. These enchanting lullabies will transport you into a world of wonderful things, where melancholy and desire gives rise to an enduring sense of hope and optimism. Mikelangelo has toured the world as a star of the Olivier-award winning La Clique, and has risen to great national and international profile with his group The Black Sea Gentlemen. Tickets are $22.
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FRIDAY - JANUARY 15th
NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT IN "ALL MY BEST"
Eric Michael Gillett returns to FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) on Friday & Saturday, January 15th & 16th at 8:30 pm with a wide-ranging collection of his favorite songs from the cabaret and concert evenings that have brought him national acclaim. The award-winning vocalist and Broadway performer's repertoire for this engagement includes pop classics ("Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me", "Separate Lives", "Crazy for You"), the Great American Songbook ("Blues in the Night") and the Great White Way ("Too Many Mornings", "Loving You"), as well as contemporary pop and and cabaret standards ("Flight"). There is a $25 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: NICOLE HENRY RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Nicole Henry gives a fresh feeling to standards and connects intimately with her fans with her personal and funny stories in her show, which returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Fridays, January 15th & February 13th at 9:45 pm. Although she rarely performs in New York City, she clearly has a passionate following in the city judging by the quickly sold-out room for her May debut. In the U.S., Nicole has been featured at Lincoln Center; the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis; Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh; and in her hometown Miami, at Jazziz Bistro and Arturo Sandoval's. She has shared the stage with Isaac Hayes, Jennifer Holiday, Nicholas Payton, Joan Osborne, Roberta Flack and has performed with Kenny Werner and Tom Scott to name a few. There os a $25 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
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SATURDAY - JANUARY 16th
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) in January. The first two shows of 2010 will be on Saturdays, January 16th & 30th at 8:30 pm. Christopher Denny and David Maiocco serve as musical directors for the show. Guest stars will appear at each show. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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SUNDAY - JANUARY 17th
NYC: DARYL GLENN SINGS SONDHEIM AT FEINSTEIN'S
Daryl Glenn makes his FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) debut singing the songs of his favorite songwriter and friend, Stephen Sondheim on Sunday, January 17th at 8:30 pm. Mr. Glenn will share the tunes that he feels closest to and anecdotes of his, mostly, postal relationship with 'Steve'. The show will highlight several lesser-know Sondheim compositions and will celebrate this treasure of the American Musical Theatre during the 80th anniversary of his birth. Mr. Glenn is the proud recipient of the 2009 BISTRO, MAC and NIGHTLIFE awards for his popular show "Daryl Glenn & Jo Lynn Burks play and sing Robert Altman's NASHVILLE". He will be joined by Karen Dryer on piano, Sean Harkness on guitar and Dan Gross on drums with backup vocals by Lisa Asher and Brad Wills. The show is co-written and directed by Vince DeGeorge. There is a $25 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
AUS: UP LATE WITH ANDY & ADRIAN RETURNS
Andy & Adrian return to THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000) for two nights only on on Sundays, January 17th & February 7th at 8:00 pm. Andy & Adrian are RADIO HUSBANDS Andy & Adrian are best mates who met one fateful night six years ago. Since then they've become official "radio husbands" as they co-host breakfast on JOY 94.9. The boys have become renowned for their riotous stories, their off-beat take on everyday topics and their out of control celebrity guest interviews. Hot on the tail of their 2009 Australian tour, join the boys as they reminisce about their friendship, recount their favorite radio moments, and share stories of being on the road. Tickets are $22.
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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
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With this issue we have included all news items for events through January 17th, 2010, from releases received. If your news event is before that date and hasn't been included in this newsletter or previous newsletters, it just might be that we didn't receive complete information, or, even worse, only received a flier instead of a press release. We do not accept fliers, e-invites and similar items as press releases. We need the information in a format that we can "cut & paste" for use in the newsletter and on the website. This not only saves a lot of retyping, it also means fewer errors (especially miss-spelled names and garbled phone numbers). A FLIER IS NOT A PRESS RELEASE (and please, no PDF files - txt or doc releases only). Thanks.
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