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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #100107 - Monday, January 25, 2010
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TODAY'S TOP STORIES
NIGHTLIFE AWARDS SHOW TONIGHT - 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,having been chosen by about 2 dozen critics and journalists in the fields of cabaret, comedy and jazz. 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.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH NEWS & UPDATES
DON SCHAFFER TO HANDLE PRESS FOR MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
We're very happy to announce that Don Schaffer will be handing press relations, sending out press releases and personally contacting writers and journalists regarding our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion this year. Don knows more about the details of promoting cabaret than just about anyone in the business. 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 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH.
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 already announced this year's theme - "The Composers of Cabaret". Some fantastic and talented songwriters will take part in the show, including David Friedman, John Bucchino, Amanda McBroom and Alex Rybeck (Alex will also be serving as musical director for the event). Richard Skipper will be the MC for the gala. Tom is currently contacting a number of additional composers and performers from the world of cabaret and Broadway to take part. More news on this coming soon.
The Gala is the kick-off event of the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration. Tickets will go on sale after February 1st but sponsors are already assured prime seating for the show.
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
Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH 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 be ordered and paid by Sunday, January 31st. For 2009-2010 members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE this discount is in addition to SILVER member rebates and GOLD/SPECIAL member discounts. 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.
HERE & THERE - PART I
I hope to see many of my friends from cabaret at the 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARDS show tonight at THE TOWN HALL (starts at 7:00 pm). This annual show (now in it's 8th year) is always a dazzling event, drawing stars from cabaret, jazz and comedy both on stage and off. The awards are chosen by the critics and reviewers in each of these fields - about two dozen of them - and so you can be assured that every winner is the best of the best. The winners don't make those often embarrassing and/or long winded acceptance speeches, they perform instead! And several other top acts perform as well. My pal Daniel and I look forward in eager anticipation to this gala each year, because we get a chance to see some good friends from cabaret, but also get a chance to see performers from jazz and comedy (no way I can personally get to all these various shows during the year). See details in today's top story above and in the listings below - tickets are still available.
A big thank you to all the wonderful folks who responded to our MEMBERS' ONLY newsletter on Saturday and signed on as sponsors for MARCH IS CABARET MONTH. The more sponsors, the more promotion we can do. And your support allows us to make more use of our publicist, Don Schaffer (see item above). This is the first year we are using a real publicist to get the word out about our month-long celebration of the art and the artists of cabaret.
One of my personal goals in the whole MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion is to try take back the word "cabaret" from those who use it to describe other forms of entertainment. Even the city of NY uses the term improperly in their their list of rather draconian cabaret laws, to describe a place where dancing takes place. Their original intention (limiting the number of musicians in a club, limiting public dancing, etc.) was not a noise ordinance, the way it's enforced today. It was part of an anti-black movement to legalize the closing of jazz and dance clubs that were proliferating - in an era before amplification. And another ordinance, forbidding the use of the word "burlesque" adopted in the speakeasy days, caused the producers of these events to steal the word "cabaret."
The very first sponsor donation that came in for MARCH IS CABARET MONTH was used to purchase a new "suite" of computer programs to enable us to work more efficiently - I have been hoping to make this purchase for over a year. It will allow us to take CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to a new level. In fact this issue is being put together using one of the new programs, and I haven't even begun to tap its additional power and abilities.
Computer programs take a while to learn, and we've been coordinating the use of this new set of tools into the several ways we currently try to promote the art & artists of cabaret:
- our twice-a-week newsletter - Mondays & Thursdays
- our weekly MEMBERS' ONLY newsletter every Saturday
- our membership program providing show discounts, CD sale pages, blog & YouTube links, ad discounts/rebates and other benefits
- the 7200+ page website ( http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ ) with its listings, articles, reviews and message board
- the blog ( http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/ ) with up-to-the-minute messages and bulletins
- the special website for songwriters ( http://www.CabaretSings.com/ ) where songwriters and composers can promote their musical creations
- our 4 twitter accounts that allow us to keep in instant contact with our "followers"
- our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion
- our 3 annual shows: MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA, BIRTHDAY PARTY and CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Stay tuned: you ain't seen nuttin' yet! Every day, in every way, we're promoting cabaret!
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 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 page 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.
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 EVENTS press release that our press rep Don Schaffer will be sending out to all cabaret news journalists and publications on his rather comprehensive press list. All you need do is include the slogan "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH" in your release and we'll include your info in ours!
Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH including all the benefits of sponsorship.
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.
Take a few minutes today to do one special thing to promote cabaret. It's quick, simple, and costs nothing. Every e-mail program I know of has a "signature" preference. If you could just put the words "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH" as part of your signature for the next 10 weeks, through March 31st, every piece of mail you send will cause folks to think about cabaret - it might even cause some to write back to you to ask what it means, giving you an opportunity to "proselytize" for cabaret. Let's take back the word CABARET!
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 AUDITION SCHEDULE ON WEB
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, including audition city schedule http://www.thecabaretconferenceatyale.com/ .
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NYC: NEXT SINGING EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP STARTS FEBRUARY 16th
Linda Amiel Burns, the Director of THE SINGING EXPERIENCE (http://www.SingingExperience.com/ ), announces that the next workshop will start on Tuesday, February 16th at THE 353 STUDIOS (353 West 48thth Street). The performance will be at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/ ) on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:30 pm. The six-session workshop consists of four Tuesday night rehearsals from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, the performance, and a VideoViewing Party on March 23rd to evaluate and celebrate the performance. MAC Award winning director Linda Amiel Burns personally conducts each workshop, Annie Lebeaux is the Musical Director and Joan Adams, Associate Director. THE SINGING EXPERIENCE in its 33rd season, (established 1977) was begun to give aspiring cabaret and musical theater performers the opportunity to explore their talents, conquer fear, and develop self-confidence by learning the "tools of the trade" through actually performing before audiences in a supportive and nurturing environment. See the website for more information.
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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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE LISTINGS SECTION
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.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 26th
NYC: FRESH FRUIT FEST 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. There are two completely different sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The band for this performance will include Barry Levitt on Piano, Sean Harkness on Guitar, Liza Minnelli's Musical Director, Special Guest Michael Berkowitz on Drums, Jon Burr on Bass, Mayra Casales on Latin Percussion, Cliff Lyons on Tenor Sax, Isrea Butler on Trombone and Kenny Lavender on Trumpet. 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.
BOS: TUESDAY NIGHT FROLICS AT CLUB CAFE CABARET
Sign up begins at 7:00 pm with the open mic beginning at 7:30 pm at the monthly Tuesday Night Frolics at CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA - 617-536-0966 - http://www.clubcafe.com/ ) this Tuesday night, January 26th. Ashley Leiberman serves as host, accompanied by Jim Rice at the piano. Call for cover/minimum information.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 27th
NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: JOYCE BREACH & JOHN WEBER
MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY continues on Wednesdays at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC - http://www.saintpeters.org/jazz/midtownjazz.htm ). This long-running series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte. Next show is on Wednesday, January 27th featuring Joyce Breach - Singer & Jon Weber - Piano. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.
NYC: ANY WEDNESDAY FEATURES JENNA ESPOSITO
ANY WEDNESDAY, the free in-store concert series that features the best in cabaret, jazz and theater music takes at THE BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC). Performances are at 6:00 pm. On Wednesday, January 27th at 6:00 pm, featured performer is Jenna Esposito. The cabaret world's sweetheart presents highlights from her delightful new recording, To Connie, Love Jenna, her personal tribute to singer Connie Francis, recorded live at the Metropolitan Room. No Reservations taken. No cover. CDs for sale after show.
NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH LORGE & SKIPPER
Dana Lorge and Richard Skipper are hosting "Wednesday Night at the Iguana" at 8:00 pm at IGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454 - http://www.iguananyc.com/ ). Each week this comedy and musical variety show will feature special guest stars. On January 27th, special guest stars include: Michelle Collier, Enid, Anette Hunt, Joan Jaffee, Diane & Frank Marino and David Vernon. Other entertainers that show up will be inserted throughout the show as time permits. Barry Levitt on keyboard & Saadi Zain on bass. There is a $12 cover, no minimum.
N.E.AREA: AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC WITH JOAN CLEARY
Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month Leslie Holmes holds an amazing Open Mic night at the AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER (160 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787 - http://www.amazingthings.org/ ), and each show features a special guest. On Wednesday, January 27th the featured guest is Joan Cleary. Tom LaMark accompanies and will be playing for the singers at the open-mic. The show starts at 7:30 pm, and there is an $10 cover charge ($9 cover for BACA members).
THURSDAY - JANUARY 28th
NYC: DIANE MARINO "JUST GROOVIN'" AT THE MET
Songstress/Pianist Diane Marino returns to her "roots" of NYC in her show "Just Groovin'" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Thursday, January 28th, at 9:45 pm. She will be performing songs from her acclaimed CD "Just Groovin'" and other selections from her previous CDs. She will be accompanied by Frank Marino on Bass, Warren Benbow on Drums and a special Guest Tenor Sax Player. There is a $20 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
N.Y.STATE: JENNA RETURNS TO THE DAUTAJ IN WARWICK
Jenna Esposito will be performing at THE DAUTAJ (36 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY - 845-986-3666 - http://www.thedautaj.com/ ) on Saturday, January 30th starting at 8:00 pm, She will be joined by David Crone on piano, Rob Broelmann on bass, and Fortune Esposito on guitar. Jenna will be performing three sets. No cover and no minimum, but full menu is available.
L.A.: MARK WINKLER, STILL TRYIN' TO GET IT RIGHT
For his first show of the New Year, jazz singer/songwriter Mark Winkler be performing some fresh standards and originals, as well as some favorites from Till I Get It Right and Bobby Troup at STERLING'S UPSTAIRS (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-769-0905 - http://www.vitellosrestaurant.com/ ) on Saturday, January 30th at 8:00 pm. He is joined on Piano by Eli Brueggemann; Bass: Ryan McGillicuddy; Drums: Steve Barnes. 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
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
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
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - FEBRUARY 1st THROUGH 7th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
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: CHRISTINE REISNER AND THE SONGS OF ALBERT HAGUE
Singer Christine Reisner will appear at New York City's THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm and Thursday, February 4th at 9:45 pm to premiere a retrospective of songs by her late uncle, TONY-Award winning composer Albert Hague. Directed by Eric Michael Gillett and featuring pianist Tex Arnold and Jon Burr on bass, the evening celebrates the oeuvre of one of America's national treasures. Interpreted with insightful warmth and wit by Christine Reisner, the musical world of Albert Hague comes alive in this winning one-hour show. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ), every Tuesday night at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 minimum.
FLA: AVERY SOMMERS AT THE ROYAL ROOM
Local Palm Beach favorite Avery Sommers moves into THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100 - http://www.thecolonypalmbeach.com/ ) on Tuesday through Saturday, February 2nd through 6th at 8:00 pm. Avery starred on Broadway in the long running, critically acclaimed musicals Ain't Misbehavin' with Nell Carter and Showboat, and in two national tours: Chicago with Joel Grey and Chita Rivera and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas with Ann-Margret. A frequent co-star of Burt Reynolds (B.L. Stryker, The Man from Left Field), she also starred in Menopause, the Musical, and as Bloody Mary in South Pacific. In addition, she produced and co-starred in the film Hiding Victoria with Anita Gillette. Ticket prices are Tuesday through Thursday $90 for dinner/show; Friday & Saturday is $110 for dinner and show; $60 for show only at all times.
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 3rd
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
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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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FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 5th
NYC: METROJAM OPEN MIC: JENNA ESPOSITO & SPECIAL GUEST
METROJAM, the monthly cabaret/jazz open mic event held at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ), will have its next show on Friday, February 5th at 10:00 pm featuring host, Jenna Esposito. Accompaniment is provided by the MetroJam house band: John DiPinto on piano, Ritt Henn on bass, and Bobby Sher on drums. Jenna's special guest headliner this month is TBA. Open-mic performers have a chance to perform with a full jazz band. Guest vocalists from the worlds of cabaret and jazz are always on hand to take a turn at the microphone. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: CAIT DOYLE TAKES ON THE LAW AND WINS
2009 MAC AWARD winner Cait Doyle returns in 2010 with her new show The Mess: Law & (Dis)order at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Friday, February 5th & Saturday, February 20th at 9:30 pm. The show tells the tale of how the Mess went up against the law, and the Mess won. It will also lightly touch upon facing eviction, meeting Chuck from Gossip Girl, suppositories, & more, featuring a slew of new Mess music from Cunningham & Salzman (I Love You, Because), Bogner, Faucher and Snow (Hey, You Know What Movie..), etc. The show is musically directed by Vince Peterson, directed by MAC & Bistro award winning Jonathan Whitton, and features cellist Dan Delaney. Opening acts from comedienne Annie Barry (February 5th) and veteran writer of Cheers & Seinfeld Tom Leopold (February 20th) are also featured. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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.
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 THROUGH 14th
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MONDAY - FEBRUARY 8th
S.F.: REAF PRESENTS: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 2
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
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: SCOT ALBERTSON AT NEW YORK CITY BAHA'I CENTER
Scot Albertson and the Scot Albertson Sextet will perform at JOHN BIRKS GILLESPIE AUDITORIUM in the NEW YORK CITY BAHA'I CENTER (53 East 11th Street, NYC - 212-222-5159 - http://www.bahainyc.org/jazz.html ) on Tuesday, February 9th, with sets at 8:00 & 9:30 pm. The sextet is composed of Scot Albertson, vocals; Daryl Kojak, piano; Cameron Brown, bass; Anthony Pinciotti, drums; Sue Terry, alto sax & flute; and Dave Pietro, sax & flute. Scot continually presents new music in each performance including songs included in his recently released 4th CD "With Every Note, A Step...". Scot has been nominated 3 years consecutively (2007 thru 2009) for a MAC Award for Male Jazz Vocalist and his 3rd CD, "Fate Revealed By Design" was nominated in 2008 for a MAC Award for Jazz Recording. Daryl was the recipient of a 2008 MAC Award for Jazz Duo/Group & a 2009 Bistro Award. Tickets are $15.
NYC: JACK DONAHUE IN NEW SHOW "ONE QUIET NIGHT
Vocalist and songwriter Jack Donahue returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Tuesdays, February 9th & 16th at 7:00 pm with a new show, "One Quiet Night", featuring songs by Burt Bacharach, Jimmy Webb, Blossom Dearie, Donahue himself and other singer songwriters. Jack is again joined by an all-star lineup of jazz talents: Randy Ingram on piano, Erik Privert on bass and Jared Schonig on drums and percussion. Donahue received both the 2008 and 2009 "Best Male Jazz Vocalist" awards from MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets), an Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) award for "Best Male Vocalist", and a Bistro Award. Donahue's last two CD releases, A Small Blue Thing (Two Maples Music) and StrangeWeather (PS Classics), were released to wide critical acclaim. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 10th
NYC: HILARY KOLE VALENTINE'S WEEK AT BIRDLAND
Acclaimed vocalist Hilary Kole will be performing at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ) Wednesday through Sunday, February 10th through 14th with performances at 8:30 & 11:00 pm (9:00 & 11:00 pm on Valentine's Day, the 14th). Hilary Kole began her professional career at the legendary Rainbow Room as the youngest singer ever to grace the stage. From there, Hilary co-wrote and starred in the long running Off Broadway hits, Our Sinatra and Singing Astaire, as well as headlined at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, and international venues such as the Umbria Jazz Festival and the Nairn Jazz Festival. Hilary has also performed and recorded with the late Oscar Peterson, Hank Jones, and Michel LeGrand, to name but a few. Her solo debut album, "Haunted Heart," produced by jazz guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli, has earned critical acclaim and a fast-growing local and international fan base. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: AC HALEY WITH THE EFFERVESCENT HOUR
AC Haley will appear at GOODBYE BLUE MONDAY (1087 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY - 718-453-6343 - http://www.goodbye-blue-monday.com/ ) on Wednesday, February 10th at 10:00 pm with her self-styled cabaret, The Effervescent Hour. The show is an eclectic mix of standards, classic rock, Broadway and even some classical and choral offerings. All selections are sung by the petite Ms. Haley who accompanies herself on electric bass guitar. There is no cover, no minimum.
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 12th
N.Y.STATE: JENNA AT JOHN'S HARVEST INN VALENTINE'S WEEKEND
Jenna Esposito will be returning to her hometown of Middletown, NY, performing at at JOHN'S HARVEST INN (633 Route 17M, Middletown, NY - 845-343-6630 - http://www.johnsharvestinn.com/ ) on Friday, February 12th to debut her newest show, That's Amore: Jenna Sings Love, Italian-Style. The show is directed by Lennie Watts with musical direction by Fortune Esposito, and pays tribute to some of the greatest Italian-American singers of the 20th century. It features songs such as, "Volare," "Mambo Italiano," and (of course!) "That's Amore!". The band includes Fortune Esposito (guitar), David Crone (piano), Rob Broelmann (bass), Brian DeWitt (drums), and Brian Broelmann (tenor sax). This show is a sneak preview of the show Jenna is bringing to Feinstein's in March. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 minimum, with cover waived with $65 four-course dinner.
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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NYC: JUDY GARLAND LIVE! WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
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 guests for Saturdays, February 13th & 27th TBA. 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.
M.W.: STEVEN BRINBERG HEATS UP VALENTINES DAY EVE
For a special Valentine's Eve treat, THE CABARET AT THE CONNOISSEUR ROOM (127 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN - 773-327-1919 - http://www.thecabaret.org ) welcomes the International sensation Steven Brinberg and his hit show "SIMPLY BARBRA" on Saturday, February 13th. The evening starts with dinner seating from 6:00 pm. Slick, polished and professional: that would fit Ms Barbra Streisand, and also Steven Brinberg's wicked impersonation of her. Using her vocal style and mannerisms and range, Brinberg brings the feel of an intimate concert with the lady herself to the stage. The evening truly comes alive when Brinberg, as Streisand, impersonates a series of other singers all of whom have recorded the track Alfie, including Cher, Lena Horne, Bette Davis and Eartha Kitt. Special dinner/show package at $75, $50 show only (limited availability).
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 14th - VALENTINE'S DAY
All releases covering Valentine's Day will be included in Thursday's issue. You line up the date, and we'll give a lineup of the shows available.
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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
It's a rainy day here in NYC - a great day to get some work done. On top of that, tonight I get to go to the 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARDS SHOW at THE TOWN HALL at 7:00 pm. This should prove to be a grand day!
As noted above, our Thursday issue (January 28th) will include all the Valentine's Day cabaret events that we have on file. If you or someone you know, is presenting a Valentine's Day themed show on Sunday, February 14th, please send in that press release pronto. It takes me several hours a day to sort out and edit/rewrite these releases, and frankly, when one comes in that requires a lot of rewrite or is missing a lot of information, it gets set aside and often misses getting included for lack of time. Please include all the info you can in your release - biographical info is especially important, as is a brief description of the theme of your event and maybe a few song titles. More is better - after all, I'm called an editor, which means I trim away the excess. But I can't add the missing pieces.
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With this issue we have included (with a few exceptions - see above) all news items for appropriate events through February 13th, 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 or a website link. 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.
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Right now we are undertaking one of the most important projects of our 20 year history: the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion. We began this 20 year-long saga in 1990 with one simple goal in mind: to promote the art & artists of cabaret. This is not part of a "ego" trip of mine, it's part of a crusade. And, like any crusade, one person can't do it alone. I am so grateful to the 370 current members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, the advertisers and the sponsors of our various events, for giving their financial support to what we're all about. Your support allows me to afford the best computer equipment and programs, to finance the websites and blogs, and finance my peregrinations around town. I wish I could hire some writers to contribute articles and reviews, but with our income down for the third or fourth year in a row, we have set that dream aside for now. This is strictly a "one man operation"! (I always have to laugh when a publicist asks me to "come myself or send one of my staff" to review a show he is promoting).
You probably noticed that (except for last Thursday's issue) the newsletters are about 25% shorter than before. With the changes we are working on, we might be able to cut another 25% or go back to a once-a-week publication setup. Stay tuned.
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