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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #100104 - Thursday, January 14, 2010
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TODAY'S TOP STORIES
2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH UPDATE
Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm has announced that the very talented and popular Alex Rybek will be serving as musical director for the show. Last week it was announced that long-time cabaret performer Richard Skipper will be the MC of this year's event. Tom is currently contacting a number of performers from the world of cabaret and Broadway to perform at the show, and names will be announced as arrangements are made. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice. The Gala is the kick-off event of the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration. Tickets will go on sale shortly. Meantime, sponsors are being sought to defray expenses of the world-wide promotion offers and the gala.
Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH including all the benefits of sponsorship.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
PROMOTION IS SPONSORED IN PART BY
Dr. Garrett Bennett, Teresa Fischer, Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale. Marty Geiger, Chelsea's Desktop, Inc.
Jim Van Slyke, Geri Malino, Tennie Leonard
BANNER AD SALE FOR JANUARY EXPIRES SOON
All BANNER ads for 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 end its run before February 14th, 2010. This means that to satisfy the 2-week minimum requirement, the banner must start the run by January 31st.
For 2009-2010 members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE this discount 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.
SPECIAL TO MEMBERS: Check Saturday's special MEMBERS' ONLY NEWSLETTER for details on a special advertising promotion for members only.
DEADLINE FOR MAC AWARD APPLICATIONS IS SATURDAY, JAN 16th
SPECIAL REMINDER TO MAC MEMBERS: The application deadline to get the 2010 awards preliminary voting ballot is this Saturday, January 16th. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAIL ON THAT DATE - no "drop off" applications accepted. Download application forms and rules at http://www.MACNYC.com/ . Please read all the rules and application forms carefully. Incomplete submissions will be disqulaified. The 2010 MAC AWARDS GALA will be held on Tuesday, May 4th at BB KING'S BLUES CLUB (237 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-997-4144 - http://www.bbkingsblues.com/ ) - ticket order forms will be mailed with the final ballots to all MAC members. (2009 MAC memberships expired December 31, 2009 - you can't vote if you're not a member.)
HERE & THERE - PART I
We were really swamped with news items for the last weeks in January, and this issue is jam packed as we try to include all the remaining show listings for this month. And the news has pretty well taken up all the room and there's little space left for commentary and opinion for this HERE & THERE section.
Actually, it is just as well, since after hearing the news of the earthquake disaster yesterday in Haiti, it is very difficult to write anything "clever & cute" this morning. My brain still echos with the sounds of screaming by maybe 1/2 million people today - I spent a mostly sleepless night deep in thought and prayer.
So, what follows are one or two important items and just a bit of news about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH (so glad to have Alex Rybek signed on as musical director - see item in the "Top Stories" section above, and I've been getting some pretty exciting reports from Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on March 2nd. I will have a few more comments at the bottom of the newsletter, after the listings.
We received a note from Anna DeLeon that her club, ANNA'S JAZZ ISLAND in Berkeley, CA has closed. She has not been happy with the changes in the building where the club was located since new owners have taken over, and she finally reached an agreement with the new landlord to buy out her lease. We published the complete e-mail on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG (http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/ ) and will keep you informed if/when a new location is found.
With the closing of CATERINA'S after this weekend, Jerry Scott will be performing at PADRE FIGLIO (310 East 44th Street, NYC) on Fridays & Saturdays, January 29th & 30th, February 12th & 13th and 26th & 27th in their new Piano Room from 8:00 pm until midnight. Jerry has just two nights left at CATERINA'S - this Friday & Saturday, January 15th & 16th, from 9:00 pm to midnight. As mentioned last issue, Jerry urges everyone who wants to attend these nights to make a reservation - he predicts the place will be packed even more than usual (especially with the legendary cabaret reviewer/writer/editor John Hoglund holding his birthday party there on Friday night).
If you are presenting a cabaret show or event during the month of March, 2010, our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion gives you a chance for extra promotion event at no extra charge: a second listing of your show on the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH website! All shows presented in March that include the phrase "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH" in their release materials will be included on the special website - and on that website the events are listed is special geographical sections so folks in various parts of the universe that visit the website can easily find an event playing in their area. The event listing will appear as usual on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website in the DIARY/DATEBOOK and in the newsletter as well.
There is no charge to have your item appear in the newsletter or on both websites. Just send in your release - and remember, a flier is not a press release (and please, no PDF files - no imbedded photos - txt or doc releases only). Items received with incomplete information cannot be used. 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).
And if your March event news item gets to me by February 20th we will include your event in a special MARCH IS CABARET MONTH press release going out to all cabaret news journalists and publications on our list. You include MARCH IS CABARET MONTH in your release and we'll include your info in ours!
By the way, the same banner and sidebar ads that run on the regular website also will appear on every page on the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH website at no extra charge - giving advertisers "more bang for their buck". MARCH IS CABARET MONTH sponsors will also fine their name & website link on every page of the special website.
Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH http://www.svhamstra.com/MARCHISCAB/index.shtml including all the benefits of sponsorship.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
PROMOTION IS SPONSORED IN PART BY
Dr. Garrett Bennett, Teresa Fischer, Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale. Marty Geiger, Chelsea's Desktop, Inc.
Jim Van Slyke, Geri Malino, Tennie Leonard
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 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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ARTIST MANAGEMENT & PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES AVAILABLE
Don Schaffer knows more about the details of promoting a cabaret show than just about anyone in cabaret. For many years he was the booking manager at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM and rubbed elbows with members of the cabaret press almost nightly. Now he is offering his expertise and connections to all cabaret performers. For Artist Management and Public Relations services give him a call at 212-946-1265 or e-mail him at DSPR@nyc-rr-com
PRINTING SERVICES ESPECIALLY FOR CABARET PERFORMERS
John C. Kuchera is pleased to announce his printing service, CABARET PRINTING (c/o John C. Kuchera, 3117 Broadway #36, NYC - 646-750-6184 - http://www.cabaretprinting.com ), specializing in postcards and brochures for the Cabaret World. John is offering prompt and professional services for very affordable prices. Check out his website or e-mail him at john@cabaretprinting.com for more information.
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WEST COAST NEWS AND PUBLICITY AVAILABLE FROM LES MICHAELS
Les Michaels publishes a weekly newsletter covering events on the West Coast - check out http://lesmichaels.com/lifeisacabaret/newsletter - and has produced recent shows featuring L.A. area cabaret artists and also heads up a weekly open-mic show in the area. The newsletter is free and instructions for submitting your West Coast news are right on the site. Don't forget to also send your release us at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Les also assists in all areas of publicity for West Coast cabaret events.
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We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 14th THROUGH 18th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
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 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) 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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NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: SPECIAL GUEST GERARD ALESSANDRINI
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com ) is usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. On Thursday, January 14th, Seth's guest will be Gerard Alessandrini, creator of "Forbidden Broadway". Call the club after 4:00 pm to make sure show is taking place. Seth's weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org )! See: http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox.com/ .
N.J.AREA: BOB'S BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE MOVES TO THURSDAY
BOB's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE now moves to Thursdays every month, starting on January 14th, at 7:30 pm at the STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - http://www.bobegan.net/stockton-inn.html). Hosted by Bob Egan, the show usually features 6 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area. Performers for for scheduled for this showcase include Art Mattei, Ryan Whitman, Marie Scodari, Jane Arthur, Tinamarie Nicolo, Michael Traupman, Trish Zimmerman and AJ Tyndale (celebrating the release of her new CD - "Live at the Stockton Inn!") and more to be announced! Only $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 15th
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 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Friday, January 15th & Saturday, 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 $30 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
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NYC: AFTER PARTY BIDS FAREWELL TO FINIAN'S RAINBOW
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 Becca Johnson-Southworth & Gabrielle Stravelli 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 guests are from the cast of Finian's Rainbow: Terri White, Meggie Cansler, Sara Jean Ford, Taylor Frey, Grasan Kingsberry, Joe Aaron Reid, Devin Richards & Rashidra Scott. No cover, no minimum, no reservations - first come, first seated.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 16th
HOLE-O-MATIC RETURNS TO THE DUPLEX THIS SATURDAY
Karen Mack & Michael Holland return after a holiday break with their with their very popular award-winning "Hole-O-Matic 2010" All Request Show to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Saturdays at 7:30 pm starting on January 16th and running for 4 performances through February 6th. This is the show where the audience gets to pick the song list from hundreds available. Also featured are more road stories, ridiculous prizes, more mash-ups, more prizes, lots more new music, more insanity and custom cocktails. There is a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum, no drink maximum.
NYC: 2-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER CARON WHEELER AT THE TRIAD
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, producer, advocate and humanitarian Caron Wheeler will appear at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/ ) on Saturday & Sunday, January 16th & 17th at 9:00 pm. Caron Wheeler's international music career began in 1989 with the Grammy Award-winning group, Soul II Soul, in London with Jazzie B. This year marks twenty years since Caron's voice first caught collective and international attention with Keep on Movin' and Back to Life, two of her most popular, signature songs that are still global favorites that can be heard in clubs and on the radio everyday around the world. Among various international performances this year, Caron performed during the Hennessy Artistry 2009 concert along with The Roots, Common, Queen Latifah, Q Tip, Don Omar, and Bilal, among others. Caron also appeared in Times Square for the 2009 EIF REVLON Run/Walk for Women, and then later performed her legendary hits near the finish line in Central Park along with Jimmy Fallon, the event's host, Jennifer Connelly, Jessica Alba, Fran Drescher and WPLJ's Race Taylor. As an extension of Caron's supportive efforts for New York Cares (http://www.newyorkcares.org/ ), guests are being asked to consider donating a slightly worn coat to the New York Cares Coat Drive. Collection bins will be on-site; thus, a $5 admission discount would be honored. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: NIGHTTIME AT THE NIGHT HOTEL WITH MARCUS GOLDHABER
NIGHTtime is a new weekly show put on by Jazz singer/songwriter Marcus Goldhaber & The NIGHTtime Trio every Friday night in January & February, at THE NIGHT HOTEL (132 West 45th Street, NYC - 212-835-9600 - http://www.nighthotelny.com/ ) with sets at 9:30 & 11:00 pm. Located just steps from Times Square, the Nightlife Lounge is quietly tucked away in the back of the Night Hotel, unbeknownst to the average passerby on the street. The club features a specialty cocktail menu and full dinner list to accompany the live jazz show, which escapes to the era of the 20s, 30s, and 40s. There is no cover charge.
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.
M.W.: THREE CAT MEDIA WITH FIRST EVENT OF 2010 SEASON
Three Cat Media (http://www.threecatproductions.com/ ) announces an exciting 2010 season of fun, classic cabaret monthly at the THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761 - http://www.skokietheatre.org/ ). This series will be held once a month. The season will premiere with "Golly Gee! The Broadway Musicals of the 1950's" on Saturday, January 16th at 8:00 pm. The 1950's produced 119 original broadway musicals and 38 revivals and will forever be revered as the Golden Age of Broadway. Shows included Guys and Dolls, The King and I, West Side Story, Gypsy, and many more. "Golly Gee!" features Rob Dorn, Natalie Myre, Paul Motondo and Elizabeth Doyle. The show is written by Robert Dorn and directed by Jason Paul Smith, with musical Direction by Elizabeth Doyle. Tickets for the show are $25.
L.A.: CABARET WEST PRESENTS RICK'S PICKS
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/ ) presents "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 Saturday, January 16th at 9:00 pm. Chosen by Rick to appear are Evelyn Halus & Oliviana Halus-Griep; Andrea Press & Evelyn Halus; JC Wendel & Elmarie Wendel; Babbie Green; Mel Dangcil; and Clifford Bell & Lauren White. Musical direction by Tom Griep. 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 $10 cover plus a 2-drink or dinner minimum.
L.A.AREA: JAZZ BAKERY MOVABLE FEAST WITH MOSE ALLISON
THE JAZZ BAKERY, currently in the process of relocation, presents "Jazz Bakery Movable Feast with Mose Allison" on Saturday & Sunday, January 16th & 17th at 8:00 & 9:30 pm at LARGO AT THE CORONET THEATRE (366 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA - 310-855-0350 - http://www.largo-la.com/ ). Call The Jazz Bakery reservation line at 310 271-9039 for reservations & information. Tickets are $35.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 17th
NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER (Outstanding Cabaret Comedy Or Characterization) Gretchen Reinhagen brings "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for additional shows in 2010 on Sundays, January 17th & 24th at 4:00 pm and Thursday, February 4th at 7::30 pm. The New York run follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California on November 13th and three additional shows in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident the desert community Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, gave her consent to Gretchen for this project and was in attendance. A friend shared by both is well known New York voice teacher Judith Farris, whose student roster has included both Ms. Reinhagen and Ms. Ballard. "Special Kaye" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed cabaret performances for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard...Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: JACKIE DRAPER RETURNS WITH "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $3 OFF THE COVER
Vocalist Jackie Draper returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) with her tenth solo show, "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE" on Sunday, January 17th at 4:00 pm. She performs once again with Music Director Gregory Toroian (at the piano) and Ritt Henn on bass. Her special guest is dance partner Franklin Ayala and special guest artist is Robbyn Tongue, on alto sax. Director is Helen Baldassare. In this show she will sing, seek, and find "the something new" that recharges, refreshes and revitalizes each of our lives, through songs in English, French, and Spanish by Legrand, the Bergmans, Lasser, Kern, Mercer, Weill, the Gershwins, Pizzarelli/Molaskey, Porter, Bucchino, Aznavour, and others. There is an $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": 2009 CD RELEASES II
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
On Sunday, January 17th, 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 "A Round-Up Of 2009 CD Releases & Re-issues, Part 2". (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/ .
L.A.AREA: JOANNE TATHAM AT VICKY'S OF SANTA FE
Desert Cities Jazz Band presents Joanne Tatham at VICKY'S OF SANTA FE (45-100 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA - 760-345-9770 - http://www.vickysofsantafe.com/ ) on Sunday, January 17th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Joanne's past appearances include the Baked Potato and Cinegrill in LA, the Plush Room in SF, The Duplex in NYC, the Annenberg in Palm Springs and several performances with the DC Jazz Band at Vicky's. She has performed off Broadway, including a season with the Light Opera of Manhattan. An original song from her CD was selected as the lone jazz vocal to be included in the score of the award winning film "Roger Dodger". There is a $10 cover charge.
S.F.: OPEN MIC & PERFORMANCE AT SHEBA PIANO LOUNGE
SHEBA PIANO LOUNGE (1419 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-440-7414 - http://www.shebalounge.com/ ) presents a monthly performance evening of open mic featuring host Benn Bacot with Alan Choy on piano on Sunday, January 17th. This month Bay Area vocalist and songwriter Marilyn Cooney will present a preview of standards and originals from her soon to be released CD. Call for exact showtime, cover/minimum information.
We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 18th THROUGH 24th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
MONDAY - JANUARY 18th - MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY USA
TUESDAY - JANUARY 19th
NYC: JOHNNY RODGERS & BAND AT THE IRIDIUM
SCOBAR ENTERTAINMENT presents "Tuesdays at Iridium" featuring 2010 NYC NIGHTLIFE AWARD winner Johnny Rodgers & the Johnny Rodgers Band at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ ) on Tuesday, January 19th with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Award winning singer-songwriter-pianist Johnny Rodgers is a favorite in the New York, East coast and Florida performance scenes. His original songs are a blend of sophisticated, bubbly and romantic pop ballads, "James Taylor-laced melodies", and sultry jazz all stirred up with his unparalleled piano-passion. Members of the band include Brian Glassman on bass, Danny Mallon on drums, percussion, vocals and Joe Ravo on guitar. There is a $25 cover plus a $19 food/drink minimum. $20 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
L.A.: SONY HOLLAND AT THE LEFT COAST WINE BAR
Sony Holland brings her show "The Duo ... Guitar & Vocals ... It's Sweet" to THE LEFT COAST WINE BAR (117 East Harvard Street, Glendale, CA - 818-507-7011 - http://www.leftcoastwinebar.com/ ) on Tuesday, January 19th with 2 sets starting at 8:00 pm. Call for cover/minimum information.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 21st
NYC: COLLEEN McHUGH IS KEEPING UP APPEARANCES THE DUPLEX
Colleen McHugh continues her monthly CALENDAR GIRL series at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) and is celebrating the new year the only way possible: by KEEPING UP APPEARANCES on Thursday, January 21st at 9:30 pm. It's a musical celebration of beauty, manners, determination and perfection, with a great list of songs by Stephen Sondheim, Ann Hampton Callaway, Dorothy Fields, Randy Newman, Cole Porter, John Bucchino and more. Eugene Gwozdz will be at the piano. Call for cover/minimum information.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 22nd
NYC: THE BIG 3-O STARRING ORON STENESH AT THE DUPLEX
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
Oron Stenesh's newest one-man cabaret act, "The Big 3-O", in which he muses on turning 30, identity theft, Vladimir Putin, and much more, will be presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Friday, January 22nd at 7:00 pm; Wednesday, January 27th at 7:00 pm; and Saturday, January 30th at 10:00 pm. Music will range from Irving Berlin and Cole Porter to Paul McCartney to Jon McLaughlin, and, of course, Oron will be debuting a new spoken word poem. Kimberly Stern directs, with musical direction by Tex Arnold. Oron Stenesh created "The O Train" and Olection at the Duplex, and toured Olection to Chicago's Davenport's Piano Bar. He has also appeared in Not Ur Everyday Act at the Metropolitan Room and Brite Nite at Brite Bar and Therapy with the Northwestern University Entertainment Alliance. Theatre credits include an International Tour of Fame as Schlomo, Babes in Toyland with the Little Orchestra Society at Lincoln Center, Far Away at New York Theatre Workshop, A Christmas Carol at the McCarter Theatre, A Stoop on Orchard Street Off-Broadway at the Mazer Theatre, and Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel with Theatreworks/USA. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 23rd
L.A.AREA: BAT OUT OF NEW JERSEY IN PALM SPRINGS
Jerome Elliiott brings his show "Bat Out of New Jersey" to BILLY REED'S (1800 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CO - 760-325-1946 - http://www.billyreedspalmsprings.com/ ) on Saturday, January 23rd at 7:00 pm. Charles Creasy serves as music director and the show is directed by Lina Koutrakos. Elliott is an alumnus of the International Cabaret Conference at Yale University and a veteran of many Coachella Valley stages. The show is the latest offering in producer Les Michaels' "Cocktails and Cabaret" series. In "BAT OUT OF JERSEY," Elliott shares his story of traveling cross-country from New Jersey to California in 1978 and getting caught up in the personal, social and political shifts of his generation. Using the music of popular composers from the 1960s, 70s and 80s, Elliott has created his most personal and intimate cabaret show to date. There is no cover - 2 drink minimum or dinner.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 24th
NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
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2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER (Outstanding Cabaret Comedy Or Characterization) Gretchen Reinhagen brings "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for additional shows in 2010 on Sunday, January 24th at 4:00 pm and Thursday, February 4th at 7::30 pm. The New York run follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California on November 13th and three additional shows in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident the desert community Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, gave her consent to Gretchen for this project and was in attendance. A friend shared by both is well known New York voice teacher Judith Farris, whose student roster has included both Ms. Reinhagen and Ms. Ballard. "Special Kaye" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed cabaret performances for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard...Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: MAC SEMINAR: "CABARET 101" ON A SUNDAY MORNING
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents it's next MAC SEMINAR: "CABARET 101", an open-forum seminar on the "do's" and "don'ts" of creating a cabaret show, on Sunday, January 24th at 11:30 am at 353 STUDIOS (353 West 48th Street, NYC). Panelists scheduled to appear include MAC & Bistro Award winner Mary Foster Conklin, Thomas Honeck (MAC Award winner and booking manager for The Duplex), columnist and critic Roy Sander, MAC Award winner and Broadway performer Eric Michael Gillett, MAC, Nightlife and Bistro Award winner Lennie Watts. The panel will be moderated by MAC Award nominee Hector Coris. Topics to be covered include finding club dates, hiring musicians, selecting your material, hiring a creative team and many more elements that go into a cabaret show. The seminar is free for MAC MEMBERS ($15 non-members). Reservations must be made at 212-465-2662 ext. 1 or via e-mail at RSVP@MACNYC.com.
L.A.: NICOLE BARNHART HEADLINES AT STERLING'S UPSTAIRS
Nicole Barnhart headlines at STERLING'S UPSTAIRS (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-769-0905 - http://www.vitellosrestaurant.com/ ) in The Story Goes On on Sunday, January 24th at 7:30 pm. A versatile performer and a graduate of the world renowned Citrus Singers, Nicole has rocked the nightclubs in a top 40's band, caroled at Disneyland and Knott's, and danced at the Las Vegas Hilton in "The Dream King" starring Trent Carlini. Currently, Nicole performs regularly at Tibbies Great American Cabaret, teaches voice lessons, and is most importantly a proud wife and mommy. She has been privileged to record the soundtrack for husband Brian Thomas Barnhart's film "The Ballad of Angel Face," composed by Emmy Award winner Dennis Mcarthy. The Story Goes On will feature Special Guest Artists Kara Stephens and Matt Hoglund, brother-in-law Evan Barnhart on guitar, and Janice Rodgers Wainwright on piano as Ms. Barnhart's Musical Director. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 25th THROUGH 31st
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MONDAY - JANUARY 25th
NYC: BEST IN CABARET-JAZZ-COMEDY AT THE NIGHTLIFE AWARDS
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT
The 8th Annual Nightlife Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Bruce Vilanch, will celebrate the most outstanding performances this past year in cabaret, comedy and jazz in the clubs of NYC at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/ ) on Monday, January 25th at 7:00 pm. The event, in which the winners perform instead of making acceptance speeches, always features special guest star performances.Among the winners that have already committed to eschew their acceptance speeches and perform instead are Christine Ebersole, Cheyenne Jackson, Johnny Rodgers, Gretchen Reinhagen, Anne Steele, Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano. Many of the winners, as soon as they are reached, will be joining the cast, as well. Performing in support of these Nightlife Award-winners, and presenting winners to the audience, will be former multiple Nightlife Award winners John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey, Nellie McKay, Tovah Feldshuh, James Barbour, Jim Caruso, Howard Fishman, Martin Vidnovic, and Noah Racey and the NY Tap Ensemble. The show will be directed by Scott Thompson with music direction by Tedd Firth. (As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.) Tickets to the Nightlife Awards are $75, $50, and $25. They are available via TicketMaster at 212-307-4100 or at TicketMaster.com. Tickets are now also available at The Town Hall Box Office at 123 West 43rd Street, NYC between the hours of noon and 6 PM every day but Sunday.
NYC: WILL TRICE WITH GOODBYE, PLUTO AT THE BEECHMAN
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2009 MAC Award winner Will Trice brings his new show "Goodbye, Pluto" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) on Monday, January 25th at 9:30 pm. He will be accompanied by pianist Jamie Schmidt and violist Ann Gregg, as he laments the recent demotion of our ninth planet with an eclectic recital of songs about the moon, stars, and other heavenly bodies. The show features music by Adam Guettel, Radiohead, Stephen Sondheim, Counting Crows, Jake Heggie, Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones, Elton John, Kurt Weill, Johnny Mercer and more with arrangements by Andrew Gerle, Michael Rice, Jan Warner, and The Associates. There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: CHRISTA JUSTUS SINGS MALTBY & SHIRE
Christa Justus and musical director Andrew Gerle present "Throwing It To The Wind" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Monday, January 25th at 9:30 pm. The duo will pay tribute to Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire in their Metropolitan Room debut. Maltby & Shire are the award-winning creators of such shows as Baby, Big, Starting Here, Starting Now, and Closer Than Ever. Also included are songs from Maltby & Shire's new show, Take Flight. Andrew has written some fantastic new arrangements and is joined by Yasushi Nakamura on bass, Marion Felder on drums, Roni Ben-Hur on guitar and Victor Goines on clarinet and saxophone. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: DARRYL JOVAN WILLIAMS AT BIRDLAND
Jim Caruso's "Cast Party" presents Darryl Jovan Williams in his Birdland concert debut as part of the long-running "Broadway at Birdland" concert series at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) on Monday, January 25th at 7:00 pm. A tenor with a five-octave range, Darryl Jovan Williams floats from gospel to blues to neo-soul and musical theatre with ease. In his first evening in the historic music room, Williams will bring authentic Southern style to standards. Darryl Jovan Williams performed in the national and European tours of Smoky Joe's Cafe alongside the legendary Gladys Knight in her award-winning production of the show. Other performances include the role of Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, Ain't Misbehavin', The Wiz, The Meeting and All Night Strut. His proudest moments include singing for Pope John Paul II in Bologna, Italy, being the guest soloist at the 1996 Summer Olympics and winning the $10,000 Savannah Onstage International soloist competition. Darryl has sung backup with artists such as Leslie Gore, Gladys Knight, Dorinda Clark Cole, Kirk Franklin and Ann Nesby. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 26th
NYC: THE TIERNEY SUTTON BAND AT BIRDLAND
Tierney Sutton and her band will perform Tuesday through Saturday, January 26th through 30th at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) with sets are 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Well renowned for her original and edgy interpretations of the classic jazz songbook, vocalist Sutton is the recipient of numerous honors, including a 2005 Grammy nomination. Ms. Sutton has performed at prestigious venues including New York City's Oak Room and Carnegie Hall and has been featured in popular films and commercials. Her latest album, 2009's 'Desire' offers bittersweet and haunting renditions of classics such as "Skylark," "Fever," and "Whatever Lola Wants," proving that Sutton continues to evolve and mature as an artist. Going strong on a fifteen-year collaboration, The Tierney Sutton Band features Christian Jacob, Trey Henry, Kevin Axt and Ray Brinker, along with Tierney's vocal stylings. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: SETH'S TALENT SHOWCASE AT DON'T TELL MAMA
Songwriter/director/musical director Seth Bisen-Hersh will present his Talent Showcase at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Tuesday, January 26th at 7:00 pm. Performers include Graham Bailey, Richard LaFleur, Ed Miskie, Jackie Sizemore, Camille Theobald and more. Seth serves as the Emceeing Accompanist. The show has a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 29th
NYC: KEITH JAMESON / CABARET SONGS
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Metropolitan Opera tenor Keith Jameson performs a program of cabaret songs on Friday, January 29th 8:00 pm at THE GERSHWIN HOTEL (7 East 27th Street, NYC - http://www.gershwinhotel.com/ ) presented by OperaMission (http://www.operamission.org/ ) and Neke Carson. The evening features songs by Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin, Sheldon Harnick, Kander & Ebb, Maltby & Shire and more. Jennifer Peterson, founder & director of OperaMission, joins Keith at the piano. Proceeds are to benefit both operamission and the Greenwood Music Festival in Greenwood, South Carolina, which was founded by Mr. Jameson and enjoyed its successful inaugural season in 2007. Mr. Jameson is currently appearing at the Metropolitan Opera in the role of Remendado in the new production of Carmen and the HD Broadcast Series "Live from the Met." As the Founder/Director of the Greenwood Music Festival, Keith has sung Michael in "I Do! I Do!", two Cabaret Evenings, and in the 2010 season will star as Azor in Gretry's Beauty and the Beast. General admission is $20 and tickets must be purchased at the door.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 30th
NYC: MARLENE & NOEL TOGETHER AT LAST
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Spend a smart 'cocktail hour' with Marlene Deitreich and Noel Coward in the satirical revue "Marlene and Noel" at BROADWAY BABY BISTRO (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-5808 - http://www.broadwaybabybistro.com/ ) on Saturday, January 30th at 5:00 pm. The show depicts what happens when two legendary stars, Marlene Dietrich and Noel Coward, both accustomed to performing solo, attempt to perform a cabaret act together. Result: Two egos collide to comic effect, while they sing their most famous songs, including Falling In Love Again, See What The Boys In The Backroom Will Have, Don't Put Your Daughter On The Stage Missus Worthington, Mad Dogs And Englishmen Go Out In The Noon Day Sun, and others. Cast includes Joan Porter, John Patrick Hart and Gary Henderson. musical directs. There is a $15 cover charge plus a two item food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 31st
NYC: SUE MATSUKI AT FEINSTEIN'S WITH TRIBUTE TO ELLA
Multi-award winning vocalist Sue Matsuki, and a recipient of the very first annual Julie Wilson Cabaret Performance Award (2005) given by the Mabel Mercer Foundation, makes her Feinstein's debut on Sunday, January 31st at 8:30 pm at FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/ ). She will be performing an updated version of her very popular tribute show to Ella Fitzgerald, now titled "ELLA & ME" with news songs and arrangements added. It celebrates all the Verve & Capital Record series that she recorded. Ms. Matsuki will be joined on stage by her long-time musical director Gregory Toroian. Directed by Eric Michael Gillett the show also features Tom Hubbard (bass) & Ron Tierno (drums). There is a $30 cover plus a $25 minimum.
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NYC: CABARET CARES RETURNS WITH RAISSA KATONA BENNETT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Raissa Katona Bennett will reprise her "Raissa at Feinstein's" show, as a special benefit for Cabaret Cares, on Sunday, January 31st at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). In her critically acclaimed newest outing, Raissa examines our lives in dreams; their joyous highs and the deeper meaning to be found in letting them go in order to become the best you can be in the moment. With a special debut of a brand-new song written by Tony Award Nominated Composer, Michael John LaChuisa especially for Raissa and this show, Raissa is joined by Musical Director and Arranger, Mark Janas, with Sean Harkness on Guitar, Ritt Henn on Bass, and Mayra Casales on Percussion. Direction is by Eric Michael Gillett, who will be making a special guest appearance with Raissa. Cabaret Cares is the 2009 Bistro and MAC award winning series that raises money for Help Is On The Way Today, a non-for-profit that helps children living with HIV and AIDS in New York City. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
S.F.: LUA & JASON PRESENT BLISS WITH A TWIST
Lua Hadar Lua Hadar with Jason Martineau on piano and Dan Feiszli on bass will perform as part of the Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series: The Art of the Duo, curated by pianist Larry Vuckovich, at BLISS BAR (4026 24th Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-826-6200 - http://www.blissbarsf.com/ ) on Sunday, January 31st from 4:30 to 7:30 pm with 3 sets of internationally flavored jazz from Lua's "jazz without borders" songlist, including her signature French tunes. There is a $10 cover.
AUS: GENDER BENDER - 4 GALS SING SONGS SUNG BY BOYS
In the cabaret style show GENDER BENDER, four women will showcase songs from musicals, well known pop and rock songs and traditional duets with a twist at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/ ) on Sunday, January 31st, and Tuesday & Wednesday, February 2nd & 3rd, all shows at 8:00 pm. The show stars Samantha Symons, Narelle Bonnici, Dior Deumer and Bec McGuinness, accompanied by Daniel Heskett on piano and answers the complaint that too often the best songs are sung by the boys. Cold Chisel classics sung by a quartet? Judas played by a woman? It could happen. Tickets are $22.
We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretDiary.shtml
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - FEBRUARY 1st & BEYOND
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MONDAY - FEBRUARY 1st
N.J.: "AN EVENING WITH BEN VEREEN" IN PRINCETON
McCARTER THEATRE CENTER (91 University Place, Princeton, NJ - 609-258-2787 - http://www.mccarter.org/ ) will present Tony Award-winning actor, singer and dancer Ben Vereen in his one man show, An Evening with Ben Vereen, on Monday, February 1st at 8:00 pm. Mr. Vereen, who is currently appearing in McCarter's world premiere production of Fetch Clay, Make Man, brings his one-man show to Princeton after dazzling audiences throughout the United States, Europe, and Abu Dhabi. Ben's show is a unique blend of artistry, combining a tribute to Broadway, Frank Sinatra, and a very special tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. Featuring popular songs such as "Defying Gravity", "Mr. Bojangles", "Something's Coming" and "Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries", An Evening With Ben Vereen is a contemporary and timeless journey through the Broadway songbook. A Tony Award winner for his renowned performance in Bob Fosse's Pippin, Ben has gone on to solidify his place among Broadway royalty, with starring roles in such Broadway productions as Wicked, Fosse, Jelly's Last Jam, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair and I'm Not Rappaport. Tickets are $50 and $65.
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 2nd
NYC: ROBYN SPANGLER IS A "BAD, BAD, BAD WOMAN" AT THE DUPLEX
Robyn Spangler chronicles her journey from a good, good girl growing up in the midwest to a "Bad, Bad, Bad Woman" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm. She is joined on stage by musical director Todd Schroeder. Erv Raible directs. Robyn has had an interesting and varied career working both in front of audiences and behind the scenes in both the theater and film industries. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre and voice performance from Eastern Kentucky University and while earning her degree, Robyn continued to work professionally singing with the Cincinnati rock group Brandy, appearing in the summer stock Wilderness Road, being a singing waitress at CB Kendall's Music Chorale. An invitation to sing at Carnegie Hall in 2002 prompted Robyn to return to performing and appeared in All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten at the Whitefire Theater followed by Karen Morrow's Master Showcase both in Los Angeles. In 2009 she released her first CD "On A Liquid Afternoon" to good reviews. Her cabaret show "A Bad, Bad Woman" debuted in Los Angeles in May. She attended the International Cabaret Conference at Yale and in October she performed for her hometown crowd in Cincinnati in "The Return of A Bad Bad Woman", and later at L.A.s the Gardenia. Now she brings this show to NYC. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 4th
NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
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2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER (Outstanding Cabaret Comedy Or Characterization) Gretchen Reinhagen brings "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for one more show in 2010 on Thursday, February 4th at 7::30 pm. The New York run follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California on November 13th and three additional shows in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident the desert community Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, gave her consent to Gretchen for this project and was in attendance. A friend shared by both is well known New York voice teacher Judith Farris, whose student roster has included both Ms. Reinhagen and Ms. Ballard. "Special Kaye" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed cabaret performances for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard...Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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AUS: ANDREW BAKER REPRISES "TAUGHT BY EXPERTS"
Andrew Baker's show TAUGHT BY EXPERTS relates a true story about fairytale families at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - http://www.thebutterflyclub.com/ ) Thursday through Sunday, February 4th through 7th at 7:00 pm (6:00 pm on Sunday). Peter Allen, Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli are three of the most scintillating and enigmatic stars the world has ever known - and for a few years, they were a family. Andrew Baker is a complete nobody - but his third cousin, twice removed, may be about to change all that. Tickets are $22.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 7th
NYC: TAYLOR MADE: THE SONGS OF BOB MERRILL
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Maureen Taylor brings back her acclaimed new show TAYLOR MADE: BOB MERRILL to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for more performance in 2010: On Sunday, February 7th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 13th at 5:00 pm. TAYLOR MADE celebrates the "extraordinary" Bob Merrill who wrote songs from "How Much Is That Doggie In the Window" to "People". Bob Merrill's vast amount of work spans the simple to the sublime, with numerous chart hits, novelty songs, a Tony Award, and Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. The show is directed by MAC Award winner Peter Napolitano, with musical direction by Matt Castle, and accompanied by Joe Brent on guitar, mandolin and violin. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 13th
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 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Saturday, 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 $30 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
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NYC: TAYLOR MADE: THE SONGS OF BOB MERRILL
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Maureen Taylor brings back her acclaimed new show TAYLOR MADE: BOB MERRILL to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for more performance in 2010: On Sunday, February 7th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 13th at 5:00 pm. TAYLOR MADE celebrates the "extraordinary" Bob Merrill who wrote songs from "How Much Is That Doggie In the Window" to "People". Bob Merrill's vast amount of work spans the simple to the sublime, with numerous chart hits, novelty songs, a Tony Award, and Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. The show is directed by MAC Award winner Peter Napolitano, with musical direction by Matt Castle, and accompanied by Joe Brent on guitar, mandolin and violin. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
With the arrival of warmer weather (as temporary as that might be) I plan to venture forth tonight for some cabaret. Problem is, with so many great shows tonight and the next few days, I can't quite make up my mind where to go. I am sort of inclined to attend the only show on today's DATEBOOK/DIARY on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website ( http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ ) that I haven't seen yet, that I can also afford: Carol McCann's new show, "The Goddess in my Building" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM at 7:30 pm.
If the weather holds up, tomorrow night I want to be sure to catch Nicole Henry's show, also at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM at 9:45 pm. Booking manager Tanya Holt has been urging me to catch this show for months (Nicole has had a monthly slot at the venue for some time) but my schedule has always had a conflict. But now that Ms. Henry is running a major ad on the website, I'm going to try to make it this time. Now, problem is, what show to see before this one?s
Saturday night Tommy Femia has KT Sullivan as guest at DON'T TELL MAMA at 8:30 pm in his JUDY! LIVE! show, and I don't want to miss that one - hoping of course that he and KT will sing a duet. I usually take Sundays off, but I have been so "cabaret deprived" for so many days, I just might break my "rule" and catch a show or two (wish that Trudi Mann was still having brunch shows somewhere - always a Sunday treat).
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With this issue we have included nearly all news items for appropriate events through February 4th, 2010, for which actual press releases were 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) and neither is a website link. Thanks.
Save the date: Tuesday, March 2nd, at 7:00 pm - the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA! at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). Tickets go on sale on the website soon.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
PROMOTION IS SPONSORED IN PART BY
Dr. Garrett Bennett, Teresa Fischer, Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale. Marty Geiger, Chelsea's Desktop, Inc.
Jim Van Slyke, Geri Malino, Tennie Leonard
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