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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #100106 - Thursday, January 21, 2010
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NIGHTLIFE AWARDS SHOW MONDAY NIGHT - TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
The most glittering award show in town takes place this coming Monday night, January 25th at 7:00 pm at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/ ) - the 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARDS. Among those scheduled to perform are *Kurt Elling, *Christine Ebersole, *Cheyenne Jackson, John Pizzarelli, Jessica Molaskey, *Eric Comstock & *Barbara Fasano, Tovah Feldshuh, Nellie McKay, *Baby Jane Dexter, *Johnny Rodgers, Jay Leonhart, *Gretchen Reinhagen, *Anne Steele, Jim Caruso, Martin Vidnovic, Howard Fishman, Noah Racey & The NY Tap Ensemble, and more! [*Denotes Winners of this year's 2010 Nightlife Awards] Winners don't make acceptance speeches - they perform in the show and they are chosen by about 2 dozen critics and journalists in the fields of cabaret, comedy and jazz choose the winners so you know they are the best of 2009. Lots of celebrity presenters will be on hand as well.
The show is 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 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.
SPECIAL NOTE TO MEMBERS OF MAC:
MAC AWARD APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 23!
The deadline to enter your 2010 MAC Award applications has been extended to this Saturday, January 23rd, 2010. Applications and rules are available at www.MACnyc.com. Please make sure you fill them out completely. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Applications are to be mailed to MAC Awards Submission, PO BOX 20113, West Village Station, NY NY 10014 or they may be dropped off at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC)
IF DROPPING OFF AT DON'T TELL MAMA, YOU MUST
- clearly write on their envelope "Attention Sidney Myer"
- send an e-mail to info@macnyc.com informing us that you have left an application at Don't Tell Mama.
This is your last chance to get your applications in! There will be no further extensions. If you've already mailed yours in, a list of completed applications will be posted on the MAC website by or on February 8. You can verify receipt of your completed application then.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH NEWS & UPDATES
2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA HONORS COMPOSERS OF CABARET
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 announced on Monday that this year's event will honor "The Composers of Cabaret". Some fantastic and talented songwriters will take part in the show. So far David Friedman, John Bucchino, Amanda McBroom and Alex Rybeck are on board - Alex will also be serving as musical director for the event. Host-with-the-most Richard Skipper will be the MC this year. (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. Sponsors are being sought to defray expenses of the world-wide promotion offers and the gala. DonSchaffer, meantime, has agreed to serve as the official press representative for MARCH IS CABARET MONTH and will be promoting the event to members of the press all over the world (his press list is far more extensive and inclusive than ours).
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH 2010 is co-sponsored by
Dr. Garrett Bennett (http://nycfacemd.com/ )
Teresa Fischer
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Marty Geiger (http://www.m-l-p.com/martygeiger/ )
Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH http://www.svhamstra.com/MARCHISCAB/index.shtml including all the benefits of sponsorship.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWS UPDATE
BANNER AD SALE FOR JANUARY EXPIRES JANUARY 31st
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 last Saturday's special MEMBERS' ONLY NEWSLETTER for details on a special advertising promotion for members only that expires February 17th
HERE & THERE - PART I
Thing got a little out of hand, news-wise this morning with a flood of new January event press releases pouring in since Monday, including a release received for a 2-week run that began yesterday! I thought on Monday that I was finished with news for January, but some folks seem to wait until the last minute to send in their news. Hopefully, this issue covers all the news releases received to date for events through February 9th with a few exceptions (like shows that happen every week or two weeks with different guest performers, etc.)
I still have received only two MARCH 2010 club schedules from BIRDLAND and THE BUTTERFLY CLUB. Both these clubs send rather detailed schedules, so I can often simply use the schedule's information if no press release is received from the actual performer. But all clubs depend on the performer to supply information in a timely manner on their individual shows to be included. Funny thing: this type of promotion is free - provided to the press free by the venue, and printed in these issues and on my website at no charge. Yet too many performers fail to realize the power of promotion, don't get their information out in time, and then later complain that they con't seem to increase their following.
Her real name is Patti Pierrepont, but everyone in town knows her as "Pittsburgh Patti", a regular audience member in NYC on the cabaret, piano bar and open mic circuits. A while back she moved to Florida, and now Chris Barrett (she was his most loyal fan) reports that Patti is in a nursing home in Florida, facing serious spinal surgery. He notes: "A call from any of her friends will go a long way to raise her spirits. Patty was always ready to help anyone and now she needs your thoughts & prayers." I don't have the number, but I know her friends all do. A little side note: Patti was not a wealthy woman, yet whenever Chris (who also moved to FL) was in NYC, she would send me some money to run a small side-bar ad on behalf of his show!
It's never too late to join as a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - for just $20 you can become a SILVER member through July 5, 2010! Show discounts, advertising rebates & discounts, a free CD Sale Page, and a host of other benefits await you. Your membership donations help us keep this operation going all year long. Just click on the JOIN HERE button at the top of every page on the website ( http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/Membership.shtml ) for details.
There are some fantastic cabaret events coming up in the next week to 10 days - I hope that many of you are taking advantage of the opportunities to see some of the finest of cabaret. And, I hope to see many of my NYC area subscribers at the 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARDS show on Monday, March 25th at 7:00 pm at THE TOWN HALL. This awards show is special in many ways, and two very important ones. First, the winners are chosen by journalists and critics, each one making nominations and later voting on their choices in their specialty fields of cabaret, jazz & comedy. And second, the winners go on stage to accept their award with a performance not a speech! In addition, many other stars from cabaret, jazz and comedy take the stage to make the award presentations and/or perform as part of the show. It is a "must see" for any fan of live entertainment. Tickets are still available - see details at the top of this issue, in the listings below under January 25th and on the website. (I am proud to once again have served as one of the voters in the cabaret division)
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/CabaretEventListing.shtml
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 21st THROUGH 24th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
THURSDAY - JANUARY 21st
NYC: MITCH KAHN AT LE MEDITERRANEE THURSDAYS
Singer/pianist Mitch Kahn returns from his Florida tour to the keys to continue his first steady engagement in New York City in almost 20 years on Thursdays, starting January 21st, at LA MEDITERRANEE CAFE AND FRENCH BISTRO (947 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-755-4155 - http://www.lamediterraneeny.com/ ) from 9:00 pm to midnight. No cover, no minimum. (Kitchen is open until 10:30 pm)
N.J.AREA: BOB'S BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN
The next performance of BOB's BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE will be on January 21st, 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 Krista Boshinski, Barbara Gurskey, Jack Cosgrove, Lisa Sherman-Dow, Jilly Sentino, Steven Belfatti, Andrez Fredericks, Rand Hubiak, Carla Simpson, William Vosseler, TinaMarie Nicolo and more to be announced! Only $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
L.A.: JULIE WILSON AT THE GARDENIA FOR 2-WEEK RUN
Cabaret's favorite lady, Julie Wilson, opened on Wednesday, January 20th at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm ) for a 2-week run, Wednesdays through Saturdays, through January 30th, all shows at 9:00 pm. With a career that spans nearly seven decades, Ms. Wilson has come to represent all that is best in cabaret. Her charm, charisma, and the uncanny ability to find every nugget of gold in every lyric, this legendary icon is the the most beloved cabaret performer in our time. 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.
NYC:ROGER ANTHONY YOLANDA MAPES MAKES HIS CABARET DEBUT
Roger Anthony Yolanda Mapes makes his cabaret debut in his show "House of Joy" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) on Friday, January 22nd, at 8:00 pm. Roger is a country/rock singer/songwriter and his show includes original rock and country pop music plus a few covers. Directed by Peter Napolitano, the show features musical direction, guitar, piano, flute and backing vocals by Robert Urban plus Elijah Black on guitar and backing vocals; Robin Daniels on percussion and backing vocals; and Steve Sullivan on bass. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY WITH GUESTS TBA
At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com ) on Fridays at 10:30 pm, Brandon Cutrell hosts AFTER PARTY, a free-wheeling open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and Cabaret, Ray Fellman at the piano and 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 tba. No cover, no minimum, no reservations - first come, first seated.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 23rd
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.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 24th
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 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: MARK JANAS' SALON AT ETCETERA, ETCETERA
Mark Janas' Salon will return on Sunday, January 24th at ETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141 - http://www.etcrestaurant.com/ ) from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (signup starts at 6:15 pm). The Salon is currently a monthly event in which singers, writers and musicians share their talent with each other and audience members. The co-host for the evening will Rosemary Loar, who will be appearing at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM in February. The featured guest will be Sue Matsuki, who will be appearing in "Ella & Me" January 31st at 8:30 pm at FEINSTEIN'S. The optional theme for the evening is "Salon D'ella Jazz - A January Jazzathon With An Emphasis On Ella". The evening will have an emphasis on Ella but welcomes any material from any of the great jazz artists - Dinah Washington, Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, etc. As always, the theme is only a suggestion; you may perform anything you like in any musical genre: Broadway, pop, rock, country, jazz, classical, etc. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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.
ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": COMSTOCK & FASANO
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 the music of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano including an in-studio interview. (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/ .
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/CabaretEventListing.shtml
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - JANUARY 25th THROUGH 31st
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
MONDAY - JANUARY 25th
NYC: ALL THE STARS WILL BE OUT FOR 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. The show will be directed by Scott Thompson with music direction by Tedd Firth. 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
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 26th
FRESH FRUIT FESTIVAL FUND RAISER AT NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Join host Frank Calo for an evening of eclectic entertainment and an auction of strange and fabulous items to benefit the Fresh Fruit Festival on Tuesday, January 26th at 7:00 pm at NUYORICAN POETS CAFE (236 East 3rd Street, NYC - 212-465-3167 - http://www.nuyorican.org/ ). Singers, musicians, poets, drag, comedy and much more! Scheduled to appear: Barnacle Bill, Candace Corbin, Hector Coris, Katina Douveas, Kelli Dunham, Teresa Fischer, Lady Clover Honey, Lauren Logiodice, Marissa Maislen, James Martinelli, Rita Petite, Sonic Uke, Drew Sotomayor, Peter Sturman. $10 donation - no minimum. Reservations online at http://www.nuyorican.org/
NYC: LAST TUESDAYS WITH TERESE GENECCO & HER LITTLE BIG BAND
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Scobar Entertainment presents LAST TUESDAYS at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http//www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ ) on Tuesday, January 26th featuring Terese Genecco & her Little Big Band. Terese and her band continue at the club the last Tuesday of every month in an open-ended run. The band for this performance will include Barry Levitt on Piano, Sean Harkness on Guitar, Ray Marchica on Drums, Tom Hubbard on Bass, Emedin Rivera on Latin Percussion, Cliff Lyons on Tenor Sax, Mark Miller on Trombone and Kenny Lavender on Trumpet. A special guest star is usually featured at each show. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $20 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: BARTON AND BENNETT AND SONG SALON AT THE IRIDIUM
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Elena Bennett and Fred Barton will recreate their legendary Song Salon with a special early show at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ ) on Tuesday, January 26th at 6:00 pm. The Bennett & Barton Song Salon features the duo singing spontaneous sets drawn from the Great American Songbook and classic Broadway repertoire, aided and abetted by talented guests who turn up in the audience. There is a $15 cover plus a $10 food.drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 27th
NYC: JOEL GINN IN NYC CABARET DEBUT AT METROPOLITAN ROOM
Joel Ginn makes his NYC cabaret debut at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Wednesday, January 27th and Saturday, January 30th at 7:30 pm with his show "Another Time, Another Tune." The show is evening dedicated to an era when the simplest melodies helped carry our great nation through the turbulent events of the first half of the 20th Century, through the roaring 20s, the Great Depression and two World Wars. "Another Time, Another Tune" is directed by Eric Michael Gillett, with musical direction and arrangements by Erich Rausch and featuring Matt Wigton on bass. Call for cover/minimum information.
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.
NYC: JERRY SCOTT'S OPEN MIC MOVES TO PADRE FIGLIO
With the closing of CATERINA'S, Jerry Scott will now be performing at PADRE FIGLIO (310 East 44th Street, NYC - 212-286-4310) on Fridays & Saturdays, January 29th & 30th, February 12th & 13th and 26th & 27th in their new PIANO ROOM from 8:00 pm until midnight. Reservations are highly recommended - be sure to as to be seated in the PIANO ROOM when making reservations.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 30th
NYC: JUDY GARLAND LIVE! WITH CHUCK SWEENEY AS PEGGY LEE
Tommy Femia, the 7-time MAC Award-winning impersonator, continues his 20th season at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) with his acclaimed portrayal of the legendary Judy Garland in "JUDY GARLAND LIVE!" with two shows a month, every other Saturday at 8:30 pm through the end of March. Miss Garland's guest for the Saturday, January 30th performance will be gifted, award-winning impersonator Chuck Sweeney as the iconic Miss Peggy Lee. Christopher Denny and David Maiocco serve as musical directors. Tommy Femia made his Off Broadway debut in The New American at The Nat Horne Theatre, and toured the country, as Linus in You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. In Bucks County he appeared as Tallulah Bankhead in the musical Tallulah! and in New York City as Bette Davis in A Very Bette Christmas. He also starred in the hit Off Broadway production of the Drama Desk Award-winning Whoop-Dee-Doo! at the Actors' Playhouse, and starred as Judy Garland in the one-man show I Will Come Back at The Players Theatre. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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.
NYC: JUST A PIANO OPEN MIC LAUNCH: A BENEFIT FOR HAITI
Tony Award Winners Adriane Lenox, Lillias White, and LaChanze, along with Broadway's Tituss Burgess, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Recording Artist Alyson Williams, and others join forces for the kickoff of JUST A PIANO OPEN MIC at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/ ) on Sunday, January 31st at 7:30 pm. The "Just A Piano" concept broadens for this series inviting singers to also bring accompanists or pre-recorded tracks, musical instruments or play on The Triad's recently refurbished baby grand. Additional special guests include Todd Hunter, Kevin Anthony, Kenny Williams, Tyrick Wiltez Jones, Bobby Daye, Connie Pachl & Jim Conant singer/songwriters Crystal Joy, Joseph P. Murray and Tahraqa Patterson along with many more artists. The evening is hosted by Lee Summers and co-hosted by motivational speaker, Shaun Derik, with guest composer arranger, Zane Mark occasionally on piano. There is a $10 suggested donation + 1 Drink Minimum. All proceeds will go to The Clinton/Bush Haiti Fund and The American Red Cross.
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/CabaretEventListing.shtml
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - FEBRUARY 1st THROUGH 7th
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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.
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NYC: OREGON'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW HELD AT BIRDLAND
Celebrating its 40th year as an ensemble, the Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion quartet Oregon will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) on Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 6th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. The Quartet (Ralph Towner: guitar, piano, synthesizer, trumpet; Paul McCandless: woodwind instruments; Glen Moore: double bass, violin, piano; and Mark Walker: drum kit) has inspired audiences worldwide in renowned concert halls including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Berlin Philharmonic Hall, and Vienna's Mozartsaal; at international jazz clubs and major festivals such as Montreux, Pori, Berlin, Montreal, and Newport Jazz. The music by this American quartet is always one without boundaries, an adventurous merging of jazz, chamber atmospheres and folkloristic scents coming from various latitudes and longitudes. Yet Oregon's music is also one where composition and improvisation find the right balance, in the depth of a profound melodic breath that in the course of time has remained one of the principle characteristics that distinguishes the group. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drinkminimum.
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 3rd
NYC: DARYL SHERMAN AND MIKE RENZI AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Jazz vocalist Daryl Sherman teams up with pianist/arrange Mike Renzi at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for one night only on Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:30 pm. Jay Leonhart will join in on bass. Call for cover/minimum information.
NYC: BENEFIT FOR DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS AT PARKSIDE LOUNGE
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
In lieu of the recent tragedy that has befallen the people of Haiti, Opera on Tap is responding to the desire expressed by so many to help in whatever way they can, so on Wednesday February 3rd at 8:00 pm, they will open up their usual residency performance at THE PARKSIDE LOUNGE (317 West Houston Street, NYC - 212-673-6270 - http://www.parksidelounge.net/ ) to their musical friends from all musical-entertainment walks of life in the hopes of raising a substantial amount of money for Doctors Without Borders' projects in Haiti. The benefit show will be a musical marathon with presenters ranging from classical singers, to classical players, to jazz-ers, to bluegrass-players, to gypsy-klesmer-ers,to burlesque entertainers to puppeteers to country-singers to singer-songwriters. Performers/bands include: Christopher Berg, Anna Copa Cabanna, The Debutante Hour, Lucretia Fleury, David Gordon, Tim Hill, Alissa Hunnicutt, Dan Jeselsohn, Giacomo La Vita, Jeannair La Vita, Jesse Lewis, Sara Lewis, Mitch Marcus, the Nat and Kat Duo, Solveig Olsen, Blueman Group musical director Todd Perlmutter, Alicia Jo Rabins, Naren Rauch, Anne Ricci, Kamala Sankaram, Super Hi Fi, Kara Suzanne, Alyssa Symon, Melissa Tong, Amanda White and Emily Zuzik. The Parkside Lounge will include drink specials and door prizes with price of admission. In addition, if you bring in an old cellphone to donate to Recellular (http://www.recellular.com/), the bar will buy you a free beer. Call for cover/minimum information.
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 4th
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 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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SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 6th
M.W.: ISN'T IT ROMANTIC? LOVE SONGS & POETRY
On Saturday, February 6th, at 8:00 pm (the night before "Superbowl Sunday"), Chicago cabaret and jazz artists Spider Saloff, Anne & Mark Burnell huddle up at THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761 - http://www.skokietheatre.org/ ) in "Isn't It Romantic?", renditions of their favorite love songs from the great American composers, Gershwin, Berlin, Rodgers, Porter, & Arlen, interspersed with romantic poetry read by radio personality Kevin Moore. "Isn't It Romantic" marks Spider Saloff's debut at the Skokie Theatre Music Foundation. Music direction by offensive coordinator Mark Burnell. Tickets are $25.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 7th - (SUPER BOWL SUNDAY)
NYC: TAYLOR MADE: THE SONGS OF BOB MERRILL
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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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NYC: NESHA WARD RETURNS TO METROPOLITAN ROOM WITH "I AM..."
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
Nesha Ward brings back her cabaret show "I Am..." to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for two more performances, on Sunday, February 7th at 4:00 pm and Monday, February 8th at 9:30 pm, prior to her joining the cast of The Color Purple National Tour for a year. Musical Director is William T. Hall and Lennie Watts directs. The show attempts to answer questions of self discovery. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: NICOLE PARKER IN SUITCASE FULL OF LIES!
Jim Caruso's Cast Party presents television and Broadway star Nicole Parker as Jillane Jenkins in "Suitcase Full of Lies!", a musicale about a fictional television icon-of-sorts, Jillane Jenkins, on Sunday, February 7th at 6:00 pm at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ). This event is part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series, which highlights performers and composers from the Great White Way at the historic music room. Jillane (played by Ms.Parker) won your heart as the irrepressible Callie Carter in the 1970's sitcom classic, "She's Got a Job!". Now, with her one-woman show, Suitcase Full of Lies, she will win your pity...and she will do it through song and dance! Called a "tour de force!" by her fourth husband, and "...(so) really ...show...(!)", by USA Today, Suitcase takes us on the journey of Jillane's career - from the height of her celebrity, to the dark secret of her father's painful struggle with eczema. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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/CabaretEventListing.shtml
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - FEBRUARY 8th & BEYOND
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MONDAY - FEBRUARY 8th
NYC: SARAH RICE IN SCREEN GEMS SONGS OF OLD HOLLYWOOD
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
In her show "Screen Gems", Sarah Rice (the original Johanna in Sweeney Todd) sings songs chosen from film scores sung by or dedicated to stars and their movie roles in the films of old Hollywood at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). Performances are on Monday, February 8th at 7:00 pm; Friday, March 5th at 8:00 pm; Sunday, March 7th at 5:00 pm; Friday, April 2nd at 7:00 pm; Monday, April 26th at 7:00 pm; and Friday, April 30th at 8:00 pm. Jo Ann Yeoman serves as Director, with Seth Weinstein, Piano; Ritt Henn, Bass; and Bobby Sher, Drums. Starting with the silents: Rudolph Valentino (The Sheik), Theda Bara (the original vamp), the collection of stars runs through Helen Kane (the original boop-a-doop girl), Pola Negri (A Woman Commands), Doloris Del Rio (Revenge), Kathryn Grayson (The Singing Bandit), as well as Jeannette Mac Donald and a little Yma Sumac thrown in for good measure, and more. The show features the music of Nacio Herb Brown, Georges Auric, Moises Vivanco, Nino Rota, Jerome Kern, The Sherman Bros., Byron Gay, Ted Snyder and many others. Special surprise guest each performance. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drinkminimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: BILLY STRITCH & THE MICHAEL BERKOWITZ BIG BAND
For the first time in New York, singer/pianist Billy Stritch will join forces with the big band of Michael Berkowitz, as part of Jim Caruso's Cast Party's Broadway at Birdland concert series on Monday, February 8th at 7:00 pm. Sixteen musicians, led by drummer Michael Berkowitz, will play the arrangements of Mel Torme, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Steve Lawrence and Frank Sinatra for the multi-talented award-winning performer, Billy Stritch. Billy Stritch is one of the premier singer-pianists on the New York and national jazz and cabaret scene. He has appeared in cabaret venues across the nation as well as concert performances at the London Palladium, NHK Hall in Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro's Municipale Auditorium. In New York, he has performed at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall and completed 688 performances as Oscar the rehearsal pianist in the 2001 Broadway revival of 42nd Street which starred Christine Ebersole. Michael Berkowitz is the Music Director/Conductor for Liza Minnelli, working with her on the Tony Award Winning, Liza's At The Palace on Broadway and in concerts around the world. Michael is currently the Principal Pops Conductor of the Santa Rosa Symphony in Santa Rosa, CA. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
S.F.: REAF PRESENTS: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2
The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF - http://www.richmondermet.org/ ) presents ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2: A Help Is On The Way All-Star Valentine Benefit Concert on Monday, February 8th at 7:30 pm at MARINES MEMORIAL THEATRE (609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - TKTS: 415-273-1620 - http://www.helpisontheway.org/ ). This all-star Valentine-themed benefit concert features performers in all facets of entertainment including Broadway, Film, TV, Recording, Jazz and Dance. The Star Studded Cast features stage & screen stars including Susan Anton, David Burnham, Tim Hockenberry, Leslie Jordan, Nick Lazzarini, La Toya London, Maureen McGovern, Rita Moreno, Maria Muldaur, Kim Nalley, Carly Ozard, Jeanie Tracy, Teal Wicks and others to be announced. The show is directed by David Galligan with Musical Directors: Bill Keck and Richard Berent. Producers are Joe Seiler & Ken Henderson. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice. Beneficiaries of this year's concert are STOP AIDS Project and Aguilas. The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation was founded in 1995 by Barbara Richmond & Peggy Ermet in memory of their sons, John Richmond & Doug Ermet, who both lost their lives to AIDS. Tickets range from $45 to $125 & up.
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 9th
NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO AT THE OAK ROOM
The 2010 Nightlife Award Winning husband-and-wife team of Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano will begin their first joint engagement at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/ ) running from Tuesday, February 9th through Saturday, March 6th. Just in time for Valentine's Day, they will debut their new show, "This Thing Called Love", which explores the many sides of modern romance. The evening will include music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith. Together, Eric & Barbara received an unprecedented three 2007 MAC Awards including Best Vocal Duo, Outstanding Female Vocalist and Record of the Year (for Barbara's CD "Written in the Stars"). Their many New York engagements have included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Feinstein's, The Carlyle and Birdland, and they were featured at the 92nd Street Y's Johnny Mercer Centennial Concert in November 2009. They have headlined at Caramoor, Guild Hall in East Hampton, Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach and in music festivals and concert halls from coast to coast. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. (There will be no shows on Saturday, February 20th or Tuesday, March 2nd. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.
NYC: FREDDIE REDD SEXTET ONE NIGHT AT BIRDLAND
For a one-night-only appearance, Freddie returns to his native city, bringing his sextet to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) on Tuesday, February 9th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Best known for his score to Jack Gelber's 1959 play, The Connection, hard bop pianist and composer Freddie Redd performed in both the original stage production as well as Shirley Clarke's 1961 film adaptation. A New Yorker now based on the West Coast, Freddie rarely makes stage appearances on the East Coast. Along with Freddie on piano, the sextet features tenor saxophonist Brad Linde, alto saxophonist Chris Byars, trombonist John Mosca, bassist Ari Roland and drummer Stefan Schatz. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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
I had a little article I was going to include here, but, because of the size of the rest of the issue, it was far too long to include today. I'll try to fit it in on Monday - providing not too many January event releases arrive before then.
MORE ABOUT MARCH IS CABARET MONTH: If you are presenting a cabaret show or event during the month of March, 2010, our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH program gives you a chance for extra promotion of your event: 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 the events on that side are listed by geographical area so folks in various parts of the universe that visit the website can easily find an event playing nearby. All event listings will appear as usual on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website in the DIARY/DATEBOOK and in the newsletter as well.
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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 the phrase MARCH IS CABARET MONTH in your release and we'll include your info in ours!
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