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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #100204 - Thursday, February 11, 2010
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SPREAD THE WORD: MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
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MARCH IS CABARET MONTH NEWS & UPDATES
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA UPDATE
BROADWAY'S LISA BRESCIA ADDED TO THE SHOW LINEUP!
Tickets are on sale, ONLINE ONLY, for the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) to be held on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm. The Gala is the kick-off event of the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration. Cabaret favorite Richard Skipper will be the MC for the gala. Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the show on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE has already announced this year's theme "The Composers of Cabaret".
Stajmiger also announced that Lisa Brescia (Wicked, The Woman In White, The Times They Are A Changin', Aida, Ordinary Days) has joined the cast of star performers from cabaret & Broadway to sing the Adam Gwon music she originated in his musical ORDINARY DAYS recently at the Roundabout.
In addition to Lisa, performers scheduled to appear are Brian Lane Green (The Life, Starmites, Big River); Jenny Powers (Grease, Little Women, Follies, Happiness); Becca Johnson Southworth (The After Party); Raissa Katona Bennett (Phantom Of The Opera); Liz Callaway (Baby, Cats, Miss Saigon, The Three Musketeers, The Look Of Love, Merrily We Roll Along, The Spitfire Grill); and Faith Prince (Guys And Dolls, A Catered Affair, Bells Are Ringing, Little Me, The King And I, Little Mermaid). The fantastic and talented songwriters who will take part in the show include David Friedman, John Bucchino, Amanda McBroom and Alex Rybeck (Alex will also be serving as musical director for the event).
Tickets are priced at $30, with a $5 discount for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and a $10 discount for registered "OVER-65" Members. 2009-2010 Members can order 1 additional ticket at the member price. (There is a $15 food/drink minimum imposed by the venue - a full dinner menu is available.)
To purchase tickets, you must make your reservation online at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - there is a link on the opening page of the website to the Reservation-Purchase page. ONLY 75 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD. No reservations will be taken by the venue. No tickets will be sold on the night of the show.
If you're from out of town, or otherwise can't attend the show on Tuesday, March 2nd, and would like to support our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion, you can order an ad in the program booklet for the show - details on a "click through" line on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website: http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ .
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
HERE & THERE - PART I
I guess you could call it a blizzard - at least that's what the NYC TV weather reporters were all calling it, but I actually went out three times yesterday with very little "blizzard-type" problems. First trip out was to deposit some checks so I would have cash - around 9:00 am. And on my return I stopped by the grocery store for bread. The bread truck hadn't made a delivery yet, and the shelves were bare from the Tuesday shoppers who stocked up in anticipation of the storm. Just about an inch of slushy stuff was on the ground, with very little snow falling.
So at 1:00 pm, seeking bread to make a sandwich for my lunch, I went out again, this time with a lot of snow falling, about 5 or 6 inches of the slush-mix (temperatures hovered just around freezing all day) about, but the sidewalks were shoveled, so no problem.
Finally, at 7:00 pm, my pal Daniel called. He had been to my mail box on Ninth Avenue, and had some mail to bring me - including two more checks. So I took the bus once again to First Avenue and met him there, and after banking we went to our favorite NYC restaurant for Peruvian rotisserie chicken dinner. Except for banks of snow along the curbs, making crossing the street a little tricky (and there were only 2 streets that needed crossing), there was not much of a problem at all. Blizzard? Not for me.
I did attempt to "earn my keep" by sending e-mails to all the clubs that were on my list of shows for last night, asking them to inform me of any cancellations, which I passed along to the 340 cabaret folks who follow on my TWITTER accounts, and on the home page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website, with notices on the website's MESSAGE BOARD and on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG. Not all the clubs responded, but at least we were able to get the word out for those that did.
PR Superstar Don Schaffer sent out the first press releases on Wednesday for MARCH IS CABARET MONTH - we had to wait for some information to come in - and we immediately sold a slew of tickets to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA which kicks off the promotional month on March 2nd. This leaves us with less than a dozen tickets left to sell - with just over two weeks to go before showtime. And our producer (who is in charge of lining up performers) is actually still in the process of booking one or two more! Check out the list in the item at the top of this issue. Celebrity MC Richard Skipper be introducing the performers at the show, so you won't have to worry about me garbling the intros. Best of all, I'll be able to have something stronger than iced coffee or diet coke during the show!
I thought we would be completing all the items for February in today's issue and get a good cut into articles for March shows, but we got a pile of new releases for shows this month - especially from the west coast. We even got some last minute Valentine's Day show news. A full list of Valentine's Day cabaret events can be found on the website http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - there's a special link on the home (opening) page.
Want to be informed quickly of show cancellations, schedule changes, and other cabaret information for free? Just sign up for a TWITTER account and follow follow CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at http://twitter.com/cabarethotline And if you aren't already a TWITTER member, just click on this same link and then join TWITTER by entering a name (you need not use your own name) and a password. It helps to enter some information on your profile (including a link to your website if you have one) so people can follow you and read your comments if you wish. Its all free.
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 SPECIAL NOTICES & INFORMATION
MUSICAL ACTS SOUGHT AT THE MAIN STAGE
Al Martin, owner of the Broadway Comedy Club, has appointed Collette Black as cabaret booking manager for THE MAIN STAGE at THE BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-2323). THE MAIN STAGE, mid-town Manhattan's largest showroom and former home of Our Sinatra will once again present musical acts starting this spring. Upcoming performances include Central City Chorus, MAC Showcase, Sing Out Louise! Broadway Kidz: Time to Shine and Ziegfeld's Midnight Frolic of 2010. The Main Stage features a large oak stage with a new baby grand piano and a green room for performer's privacy before the show. The venue comfortably seats groups ranging from 70 to 200 people. Especially seeking vocalists, musical revues, ensembles, variety shows, open mics and benefits. Low room use fee includes technician to run lights and sound. Running time is flexible. For more information or an appointment to see the room please call Collette Black at 917-751-1848 or email colletteblack@earthlink.net
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CABARET WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL SERVICES
THE ART OF CABARET - MASTER CLASSES IN SONG PERFORMANCE
The Art of Cabaret - Master Classes in Song Performance will be presented again this summer at the THE PERRY-MANSFIELD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL & CAMP (40755 RCR 36 Steamboat Springs, CO - 970-879-7125 - http://www.perry-mansfield.org/ad_cab.html ) the week of August 23rd through 30th. Master Teachers include Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason, Christopher Denny, Barry Kleinbort, Shelly Markham and David Gaines. The Art of Cabaret is an intensive workshop designed for performers who wish to explore this time-honored medium. The faculty has been carefully assembled to reflect the best that the art form has to offer in the areas of performance, composition, direction and musical direction. A maximum of 16 participants will study in small group sessions that meet twice daily. Evenings will consist of special topic presentations by our faculty and guests, the opportunity to see the renowned faculty perform in concert and a visit to the local hot springs. The weeklong intensive will culminate in a public concert given by those participating in the program. Admission by audition only and limited to 16 participants. NYC auditions will take place on Thursday, February 11th; Saturday, February 20th; and Tuesday, March 2nd. See the website for details on how to arrange an audition and audition sites in other cities.
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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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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
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PRINTING SERVICES ESPECIALLY FOR CABARET PERFORMERS
John C. Kuchera is pleased to announce his printing service, CABARET PRINTING (c/o John C. Kuchera, 3117 Broadway #36, NYC - 646-750-6184 - 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 - FEBRUARY 11th THROUGH 14th
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 - FEBRUARY 11th
NYC: KATHLEEN FRANCE READS THE BOOK OF LOVE
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
Kathleen France brings back her acclaimed 2009 Debut Cabaret Show entitled "Book of Love" to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Thursday, February 11th, at 7:30 pm; Friday, March 7th at 7:00 pm; and Sunday, April 2nd 7:30 pm. The show explores the trials and tribulations of dating through song. An avid reader, Kathleen daydreams about her love life being like those in novels, only to find that real life doesn't quite measure up to the stories she reads on the train. Music includes selections from Queen, Billy Joel, Sheryl Crow, Dolly Parton, Sippie Wallace, and others from the Great American Songbook. Music Direction is by Tracy Stark and the show is directed by Lina Koutrakos. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: SPECIAL GUEST TBA
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com ) is usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. On Thursday, February 11th, Seth's guest is TBA. Call the club after 4:00 pm to make sure show is taking place. Seth's weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org )! See: http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox.com/ .
N.J.AREA: BOB'S BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN
The next performance of BOB's BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE will be on February 11th, 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 Frank Lentz, Caitlin Murphy, Tina Margot, Barry Peterson, Rob Cox, Joanna Latini, Devyn Rush, Tinamarie Nicolo, and more to be announced! Only $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 12th
NYC: KINKY & SWEET LOVE SONGS: A JAZZ AGE VALENTINE
LA MAMA E.T.C. (74A East 4th Street, MYC - 212-475-7710 - http://www.lamama.org/ ) presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers IN KINKY & SWEET LOVE SONGS: A JAZZ AGE VALENTINE on Friday & Saturday, February 12th & 13th at 9:30 pm and Sunday, February 14th at 5:30 pm. The cast includes: Ruth Brisbane, Blues & Jazz singer; Joe Muranyi, clarinetist and veteran of numerous famous jazz bands; Colleen Hawks, Broadway singer; Arnie Kinsella, drummer on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion for over 17 years; and Terry Waldo, ragtime & stride pianist. Recalling the great Harlem theater performers of the 20s, including Bessie Smith, Eubie Blake, Fats Waller and Louis Armstrong, Waldo's group will present a show of classic hot jazz, spicy novelty, and Blues songs from the 20s about love and sex. Tickets are $20.
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 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.
L.A.AREA: JAZZ VOCALIST LAURA WOLFE PERFORMS AT CAFE 322
Jazz vocalist Laura Wolfe will be appearing at CAFE 322 (322 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA - 626-836-5414 - http://www.cafe322.com/ ) on Friday, February 12th, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Laura will be accompanied on piano by Women in Jazz honoree Karen Hernandez. Laura will be sharing songs from her recent album releases, as well as new arrangements from the Great American Songbook. No cover.
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 GUEST ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT
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 Saturday, February 13th is Broadway/Cabaret star Eric Michael Gillett. (Performances announced for February 27th, and March 13th & 27th have been cancelled while Mr. Femia takes on the role of Norma in a parody of Sunset Boulevard at the Abingdon Theatre on West 36th Street. "JUDY GARLAND LIVE!" is now scheduled to return to Don't Tell Mama in April 2010.) 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.
NYC: SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY FEATURES SHARON PAIGE
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
The New York Sheet Music Society continues it's monthly programs on Saturday, February 13th at LOCAL 802 MUSICIANS' HALL (322 West 48th Street, NYC). There is a Flea Market starting at 12:30 pm (a great place to find music, tapes, CD's etc. at bargain prices} followed by a program from 1:45 to 3:30 pm. The meeting will feature vocalist Sharon Paige & trio, celebrating the songs of famed composer/lyricist Ned Washington. The meeting is free to members, $10 for non-members.
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 - FEBRUARY 14th - VALENTINE'S DAY
A FULL LIST OF VALENTINE'S DAY CABARET EVENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - LINK ON THE HOME (OPENING) PAGE
NYC: JERRY SCOTT IN SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY OPEN MIC
For one night only, Manhattan's favorite open-mic pianist Jerry Scott takes his famous hands to Brooklyn for a special open-mic Valentine's Day show on Sunday, February 14th from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at the famed Irish pub CEOL (191 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY - 347-643-9911 - http://www.ceolpub.com/ ). Call for cover/minimum information.
ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": VALENTINE'S PLEDGE DRIVE
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
On Sunday, February 14th, 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, can be heard one hour earlier, at 8:00 pm when David holds his VALENTINE'S On-Air Pledge Drive. Help support WBAI-FM & EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN by calling 212-209-2950 with your pledge during this broadcast. For your pledge of support David will send you a CD from "Dave's CD Grab-Bag" as a gift. (For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ .) Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. For more information contact: oldisnew@earthlink.net. You are also invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .
L.A.: SHERYL LEE RALPH WITH LOVE ON VALENTINES DAY
Film, Television and Broadway star Sheryl Lee Ralph (Sister Act 2, The Flintstones, OBC of Dreamgirls) will be "singin' and swingin' for Valentine's Day on Sunday, February 14th at 8:00 pm at UPRIGHT CABARET at VERMONT (1714 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA) - 310-652-5252 - http://www.uprightcabaret.com/ ). This Tony Nominated theatre legend will takes you on a musical journey of songs you love, from Broadway show-stoppers and R&B including songs from Dreamgirls. Ms. Ralph has captivated audiences for many years and has used her talent to raise money and awareness for HIV/AIDS related charities. Tickets are $30.
L.V.: LAS VEGAS JAZZ SOCIETY PRESENTS "MY FUNNY VALENTINE"
The Las Vegas Jazz Society will present, "My Funny Valentine", featuring vocalists Mark Winkler and Judy Wexler with the Dave Loeb Trio on Sunday, February 14th at 2:00 pm at the SUMMERLIN LIBRARY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE (1771 Inner Circle Drive, Las Vegas, NV - 702-507-3860 - http://www.summerlin.com/ ). Call for cover/minimum information.
We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - FEBRUARY 15th THROUGH 21st
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 - FEBRUARY 15th - PRESIDENT'S DAY (U.S.A.)
L.A.: BETH MALONE AT UPRIGHT CABARET
Upright Cabaret and Peter Schneider present Beth Malone, star of Broadway (Ring of Fire) and Off-Broadway (The Marvelous Wonderettes) in her cabaret show, "Sexy Pilgrim" at UPRIGHT CABARET at VERMONT (1714 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA) - 310-652-5252 - http://www.uprightcabaret.com/ ) on Monday, February 15th at 9:00 pm. The insanely adorable Beth Malone will take you from Castle Rock, Colorado to the South Pacific. From little girl crushes to grown woman heartbreak and comedy, tragedy and her crush on Connie Chung. "Sexy Pilgrim" is a work in progress, but then again so is Beth. Tickets are $20.
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 17th
L.A.: ANMT PERFORMERS' WORKSHOP AT M BAR
The ANMT (Academy for New Musical Theatre - http://www.anmt.org/ ) Performers' Workshop presents an evening of cabaret and specialty material, "Truth and Confidences" at M BAR (1253 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA - 323-856-0036 - http://www.mbarhollywood.com/ ) on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:30 pm. The show is directed by Joshua Finkel with musical direction by Jake Anthony. There is a $5 cash cover.
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 18th
L.A.: NANCY DUSSAULT AT THE GARDENIA
Tony nominated Broadway star, television star and veteran cabaret and concert performer, Nancy Dussault makes a welcome return to the L.A. cabaret scene at the THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm ) Thursday through Saturday, February 18th through 20th at 9:00 pm. Call for cover/minimum information.
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 19th
L.A.AREA: TISH ONEY REPRISES THE PEGGY LEE PROJECT
Award-winning jazz vocalist/arranger Tish Oney and Grammy-winning guitarist John Chiodini present The Peggy Lee Project, their nationally-touring production celebrating the songwriting talents of the late, great Peggy Lee on Friday, February 19th at 8:00 pm at THE SCHERR FORUM THEATRE at THOUSAND OAKS CIVIC ARTS PLAZA (2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA - 805-449-ARTS - http://www.toaks.org/cap/ ). They are joined by Joel Hamilton, bass and Bob Leatherbarrow, drums. This show marks the late Ms. Lee's 90th birthday. While Ms. Lee was exceptionally acclaimed as one of the greatest interpreters of popular song throughout the mid-twentieth century (along with Armstrong, Crosby and Sinatra), she was also a highly prolific songwriter, composing over 270 songs in a variety of genres. Infused with facts about Lee's songwriting process, this one-night-only cabaret show highlights Oney's contemporary jazz arrangements of Lee's best-known original hits as well as little-known gems. Guitarist John Chiodini (Peggy Lee's former music director and songwriting collaborator) adds his expertise and historical authenticity to this uniquely entertaining production. Tickets are $40.
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 22nd THROUGH 28TH
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 - FEBRUARY 22nd
NYC: THE TOWN HALL BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: MUSICALS OF 1927
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT
New York's landmark concert venue, THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - ) will present the 10th Anniversary Season of the Broadway By The Year series, created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. The series celebrates its 10th year by taking the audience on a musical journey through the best of the Great White Way, featuring show-stopping numbers as well as lesser-known gems and little-known facts and humor about our favorite shows. The first show of the series, scheduled for Monday, February 22nd at 8:00 pm is MUSICALS OF 1927, and will include music from Showboat, Rio Rita, Hit the Deck!, Ziegfeld Follies of 1927, Good News and more sung by the great talents of Broadway and cabaret. Alexander Gemignani will star and direct the show. Finian's Rainbow star Kate Baldwin; triple threat Melinda Sullivan; and cabaret star Carole Bufford join the cast which includes Marc Kudisch (9 to 5); Chad Kimball (Memphis); and from Ragtime; Quentin Earl Darrington, Bobby Steggert, Ron Bohmer, and Christiane Noll. Christopher Fitzgerald (Finian's Rainbow) acclaimed hoofer, Kendrick Jones are also featured. Ross Patterson will begin his tenth season as the musical director of Broadway by the Year. Broadway Musicals of 1927 is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Additional shows in the series are Monday, March 22nd at 8:00 pm - BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1948; Monday, May 10th at 8:00 pm - BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1966; Monday, June 14th at 8:00 pm - BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1990-2010. Tickets are on sale at The Town Hall Box Office (noon to 6:00 pm except Sundays) and at Ticketmaster, (800-982-2787 or http://www.ticketmaster.com/.) Tickets are $55-$45.
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 23rd
NYC: RAVEN O SPENDS ONE NIGHT WITH YOU
Raven O will performs his one-man show, One Night With You - an autobiographical look at his life in story and song - at THE BLEEKER STREET THEATER (45 Bleecker Street, NYC - TKTS: http://www.telecharge.com/ ) on Tuesdays, February 23rd & March 2nd at 8:00 pm. Known worldwide for his starring role in Cirque Du Soleil's Zumanity, Raven O is a master at captivating audiences. On stage, he is the son of the devil one minute, a soul wrenching swan singer the next. His performances are fearless, provocative and often times off-the-wall. Already at the age of 7, Raven O knew his hometown of Oahu, Hawaii was too small for him. He had his sights on the Big Apple. At 18, he entered and won a dance contest with a first place prize being a roundtrip ticket to New York City. He later learned the organizers did not have enough money to cover a return trip. They offered Raven O a one-way ticket and he took it - never looking back. He soon became a fixture in the East Village club world. He sung in dark, seedy underground cabarets and burlesque theatre houses. His notoriety grew when he began touring with Sylvain Sylvain of The New York Dolls. Cirque Du Soleil was a major turning point for the performer. After being recommended by his best friend Joey Arias, the troupe invited Raven O to host their Zumanity show in Las Vegas. In 2007, after three long years in Las Vegas, Raven O returned to his love - New York City - to host Andre Balaz's 50th birthday party. Simon Hammerstein, grandson of Oscar Hammerstein, happened to be in the audience and after the show, he invited Raven O to mc his downtown theatre, The Box. Raven O is currently preparing to release his first musical cd this summer. He will preview the album this spring with a special pre-release of "Heaven", a cover of the classic Psychedelic Furs song. Tickets are $21.50 - group rates available.
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WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 24th
NYC: JAZZ VOCALIST ELLI FORDYCE WITH SONGS SPUN OF GOLD
Jazz vocalist Elli Fordyce will be performing at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Wednesday, February 24th at 7:30 pm, in support of her most recent CD release, "Songs Spun of Gold." Featured will be Elli's Grammy-honored jazz vocals with the album's musicians, led by Jeremy Manasia on piano, with Aaron Heick on alto and flute, Ratzo Harris on bass, Phil Stewart on drums, Samuel Torres on percussion and Jim Malloy singing on the duets. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
CHI: "MARLENE MUZIK" AT KATERINA'S TO BENEFIT ABT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
A Benefit performance of "Marlene Muzik" for the American Blues Theater Company will be presented on Wednesday, February 24th from 8:00 to midnight at KATERINA'S CLUB (1920 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL - 773-348-7592 - http://www.katerinas.com/ ). Award wining Cabaret artists Suzanne Petri and Bob Moreen and award winning actor Bob Breuler as Noel Coward plus members of American Blues Theater are featured in the show. Proceeds go to ABT (http://www.americanbluestheater.com/ , donations and raffle items are accepted as well. There is a $20 cover.
L.A.: CABARET WEST PRESENTS RICK'S PICKS
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
Les Traub, for CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/ ), presents "RICK's PICKS", a monthly series of evenings hosted by Rick Starr at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm ) on Wednesday, February 24th at 9:00 pm. Chosen by Rick to appear are Andrea Marcovicci, Shawn Ryan, Beth Malone, Scotch Ellis Loring, Jeffrey Rockwell & J.D.Kessler, Babbie Green, Lee Lessack, Stephen Foster & Chuck Pelletier, Shelly Goldstein, Clifford Bell, Mitch Kaplan, Daniel Datzer, Shane Scheel, Michael Cline, David Pevsner. Musical direction by Shelly Markham. These evenings are an opportunity for artists to assist Rick in presenting the type of show that he appreciates most: wonderful performers singing great songs. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink or dinner minimum.
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 25th
NYC: MARQUEE FIVE PERFORMS AT DON'T TELL MAMA
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
The vocal group, Marquee Five returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Thursday, February 25th at 8:30 pm in "We Can Make It: The Songs of Kander & Ebb". The show is an hour of favorites from Cabaret, Chicago, Flora The Red Menace, The Rink, and more, including new arrangements. "Marquee Five" is a collaboration of singers Mick Bleyer, Adam West Hemming, Vanessa Parvin, Sierra Rein, and Julie Reyburn. In the vein of The Manhattan Transfer, Marquee Five intends to bring a spunky, intelligent flair to New York's cabaret world with exciting five-part arrangements running the gamut of the Broadway songbook. Joining them will be Dan Feyer at the piano. Directed by: Peter Napolitano with Musical Direction by Adam West Hemming. There is a $17 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: MAC PRESENTS "NEW FACE SHOWCASE #1"
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents the performers who made their NYC cabaret debuts in 2009 in part one of a two-part showcase, at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/ ) on Thursday, February 25th at 6:30 pm. Musical Director is Clare Cooper. (Part #2 will be held at another venue on March 4th). The showcase is free for MAC members, $15 cover for non-members, with no minimum. Reservations must be made at this special number: 212-465-2662 ext. 1 or by e-mail at RSVP@MACNYC.com
BOS: TUESDAY NIGHT FROLICS AT CLUB CAFE MOVE TO THURSDAYS
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
Sign up begins at 7:00 pm with the open mic beginning at 7:30 pm at BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/ ) monthly THURSDAY Night Frolics at CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA - 617-536-0966 - http://www.clubcafe.com/ ) on Thursday night, February 25th. Annie Sharkey serves as host, accompanied by Jim Rice at the piano. Call for cover/minimum information.
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 26th
NYC: JAY MICHAEL REEDS RETURNS WITH "ROAD TRIP"
Jay Michael Reeds takes a musical journey of country rock favorites in his one-man show Road Trip, which returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Friday, February 26th at 9:15 pm. Road Trip features fourteen tunes, sung by J. Michael in his own original style. The songs range from Johnny Cash's "I've Been Everywhere" to Joni Mitchell's "Herjira" to Burt Bacharach's "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" to Eddie Rabbit's "I Love a Rainy Night." J is accompanied by Wells Hanley on piano, Matt Kane on drums, Tony Romano on guitar and Ritt Henn on bass. Reeds is a native New Yorker and a singer/performer with a close affinity for jazz, and an uncanny ability to use his voice to reinterpret songs from other genres and make them his own: nuanced and refreshing. Growing up, J. Michael always had a passion for music, having started taking singing lessons at a very young age, though he primarily dabbled in theatre music. He began pursuing jazz after attending a Trudi Mann open mic, and his pursuit turned a corner when he began to collaborate with pianist Wells Hanley. He has released one full-length album, "8th & Mona Lisa" and is set to re-release his sophomore album, UNDER AN URBAN MOON, a collection of jazz standards as well as jazzy re-interpretations of classic folk-rock songs in late March 2010. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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BOSTON: HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN IN MASSACHUSETTS
New England Light Opera, a non-profit professional operetta and musical theater company now in its 8th season, continues its Great American Songbook series with "Happy Days Are Here Again: A New 1930's Revue" on Friday & Saturday, February 26th & 27th at 8:00 pm at CALDERWOOD PAVILION (527 Tremont Street, Boston, MA - TKTS: 978-887-2045 - http://www.newenglandlightopera.org/ ) and Sunday, February 28th at 3:00 pm at the HAMILTON WENHAM COMMUNITY HOUSE(284 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA - TKTS: 978-887-2045 - http://www.newenglandlightopera.org/ ). Happy Days Are Here Again features the songs that got America through the Great Depression, songs like Stormy Weather, Get Happy, Puttin' on the Ritz, All the Things You Are and many more. They are powerfully framed with letters written by ordinary Americans to Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt. Also including press accounts and quotes from famous figures of the day, the show traces the eerie parallels between the Great Depression and the current Great Recession as we hear a hit parade of songs that form the core of the Great American Songbook. The cast includes Brian De Lorenzo, Vanessa Schukis, Jim Jordan, and Amber Swenson with jazz musician Todd Marston at the piano. The show has been created and stage directed by NELO Artistic Director Mark Morgan, who also created their popular Cole Porter and George Gershwin revues. Ticket prices vary by venue.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 28th
NYC: JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS SALUTE THE ACADEMY AWARDS
Jamie deRoy presents a special evening of her Multi-MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy & Friends on Sunday, February 28th at 6:00 pm at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ), with an evening of songs from Academy Award-winning Films. This event is part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series. Joining Jamie onstage will be Drama Desk Winner and four-time Tony-nominee Gregg Edelman (1776, Into the Woods, Anna Karenina, City of Angels), London's beloved triple-threat performer Bonnie Langford (Chicago-NYC and London companies), and Drama Desk Award-nominee Christina Bianco (Newsical, Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab). Award-winning director Barry Kleinbort will direct and Lanny Meyers will serve as musical director. The colorful cabaret series, which has been thrilling New York City audiences for the past 16 years and serves as the basis for deRoy's award-winning cable television show, spotlights a wide variety of well-known entertainers and newcomers lighting up the cabaret, theater, and comedy worlds. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: PAT HOLLEY'S "TALL SONGS & FORGOTTEN GEMS"
Pat Holley brings her show "Tall Songs & Forgotten Gems" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for one night only on Sunday, February 28th at 7:00 pm. She will be joined by tenor jazz saxophonist Tommy Morimoto. After a lifetime of singing, Pat Holley calls songs that rise above the average "Tall Songs". In their original form they are often lengthier and quite possibly more detailed. Forgotten Gems are simply wonderful songs not often heard today. Pat will also be singing several of her own compositions from her new musical, "Me & Caesar Lee." Ms. Holley just completed recording and producing her new CD, "Invitation". She also arranged and co-orchestrated for a 24 piece orchestra 19 Gershwin songs comprising the RAI TV/Franco Zeffirelli presentation in Positano, Italy, (Shirley) "Verrett Sings Gershwin." There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: LENNIE WATTS HOSTS FEBRUARY CABARET CARES BENEFIT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Cabaret Cares, the ongoing monthly benefit series that raises money for Help Is On The Way Today, will present it's next show on Sunday, February 28th at 9:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). This month's offering is "Watts Happening: Variety With A Tude" and is hosted by multi award winner Lennie Watts. Performers that night include Carole J. Bufford, Baby Jane Dexter, Jackie Fornatale, David Gurland, Marilyn Maye, Sidney Myer and Georga Osborne. All proceeds to benefit Help Is On The Way Today a non-for-profit that helps children living with HIV and AIDS. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 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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TUESDAY - MARCH 1st - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: BARBARA PORTEUS MAKES HER FEINSTEIN'S DEBUT
Celebrating the release of her first CD, Barbara Porteus brings her extensive nightclub and musical theater expertise to more than a dozen song standards, including four premieres to her repertoire to FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/ ) on Monday, March 1st at 8:30 pm. From Cole Porter and Rodgers & Hammerstein to Joni Mitchell, Barbara's show features swinging up-tunes and emotional, heartfelt ballads, all arranged by jazz and Broadway musical director Barry Levitt. Her band includes Eric Udel, bass; Marya Casales, percussion; Jack Cavari, guitar; and Julie Sussman Perez, reeds. The show is directed by Peter Napolitano. Barbara has performed with Marie Osmond, Donald O'Connor, Phyllis Diller and has opened for Petula Clark, Sid Caesar and many others. There is a $30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
TUESDAY - MARCH 2nd - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
Tickets are on sale, ONLINE ONLY, for the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) to be held on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm. The Gala is the kick-off event of the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration. Cabaret favorite Richard Skipper will be the MC for the gala. Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the show on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE has already announced this year's theme "The Composers of Cabaret". Top stars from cabaret & Broadway will perform in the show. See details in item at the top of this newsletter.
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
THURSDAY - MARCH 4th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: JOSHUA WARR'S SING NO EVIL RETURNS FOR ONE NIGHT
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
After two celebrated runs, Joshua Warr is bringing SING NO EVIL back for one more special performance for MAC Award Consideration, on Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). Joshua Warr (Male Debut), Miles Phillips (Director) and Tracy Stark (Musical Director) are all in the running for 2010 MAC Awards for their work on this amazing show. Joshua tackles the "Subject of Sin" head-on with grace, passion and humor in his NY nightclub debut show. Inspired by the greats like Liza Minnelli, Ben Vereen, Barbra Streisand, Peter Allen and Jessica Rabbit, he dives into a delectable assortment of poetry, dance and music to explore the Seven Deadly Sins and spread a little decadent fun around the Nine Circles of Hell, all the while maintaining that he's "not Evil (just drawn to the material)." Choreographer Venita McLemore provides some scintillating numbers for Joshua and his knockout dancers. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. BANNER ADVERTISER
NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 51 YEARS WITH MOTOWN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Jackie Fornatale is bringing back her critically acclaimed tribute celebrating 51 years with Motown in November at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) with two additional special encore performances on Thursdays, March 4th and 18th at 8:30 pm. Songs in the show include favorites from The Supremes, the Temps, the Tops, Stevie, Smokey, Martha & the Vandellas, The Marvalettes and The Jackson 5 - and more. The show features Gerry Dieffenbach as Musical Director, with Liz Lark Brown on Vocals, Mike Fornatale on Guitar and Vocals, Matt Lindsey on Bass and Eddy Zweiback on Drums. Lennie Watts directs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: MAC PRESENTS NEW FACE SHOWCASE #2
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents the performers who made their NYC cabaret debuts in 2009 in part two of a two-part showcase, at THE MAINSTAGE OF THE BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB (318 West 53rd Street, NYC) on Thursday, March 4th at 6:30 pm. Musical Director is Clare Cooper. The showcase is free for MAC members, $15 cover for non-members, with no minimum. Reservations must be made at this special number: 212-465-2662 ext. 1 or by e-mail at RSVP@MACNYC.com
SUNDAY - MARCH 7th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN FINDING HOME IN STOCKTON
Lucille Carr-Kaffashan takes her show "Finding Home" to STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - http://www.bobegan.net/stockton-inn.html ) on Sunday, March 7th at 6:30 pm, along with musical director and accompanist, David Brunetti. Finding Home, directed by Lina Koutrakos, brings the listener on a nostalgic journey that explores our various concepts of "home". The program reflects Lucille's diverse musical interests, featuring selections from musical theater giants such as Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, and Cole Porter, alongside those of contemporary singer-songwriters such as Randy Newman, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Neil Sedaka, and Annie Dinerman. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Call for cover/minimum information.
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TUESDAY - MARCH 16th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: HECTOR CORIS CELEBRATES CD RELEASE OF DEBUT SOLO SHOW
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $3 OFF THE COVER
Award-winning NYC cabaret performer Hector Coris celebrates the release of the live CD recording or his acclaimed debut solo show "Life is Wonderful" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:30 pm and Saturday, March 20th @ 4:30 pm. In his debut solo show, Hector explores the musicality of mortality through the words and music of Ben Folds, Kander and Ebb, Zoe Lewis, Susan Werner, My Chemical Romance, William Finn and other contemporary songwriters. Musical direction is by Ray Bailey, with Dale Henderson on cello, and direction by Angela Shultz. Life is Wonderful. premiered in May 2009 at Don't Tell Mama. The CD will be available for purchase at the performances, and starting March 16th at CDBaby, iTunes and through Hector's website at http://www.HectorCoris.com. There is a $15 cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
Right now you can keep up with all the news about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH at http://www.svhamstra.com/MARCHISCAB/index.shtml - which is a website inside our website. I had to take this route this year because someone stole our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH website URL (we ran out of extra cash over the summer and the registration expired. Now, thanks to our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH sponsors, we'll be back online with the special website very soon (it takes several days for a new website to become available world wide). I was hoping to announce it's opening today, but it's still not "live". Hopefully, I'll be able to announce it in the special MEMBERS' ONLY NEWSLETTER that goes out each Saturday, and then include it in our regular newsletter on Monday.
A special thank you to Raissa Katona Bennett, who's beautiful smiling face has graced the top-right position on our website for well over a year! She has been renewing the "tiffany" spot on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website again and again, changing the text on the side-bar ad each time she has a new show coming up. But, with no immediate plans for a new show, she's giving the spot up. Because she is an angel, she has not heisted to "pay in advance" from time to time when our funds have run low, and we really appreciate her support and friendship. She is a great supporter of cabaret and even has a special cabaret blog promoting some of her favorite shows.
Monday, February 15th, is PRESIDENT'S DAY in the U.S.A. and we pondered a bit as to whether we would publish the next newsletter on Tuesday, since about 40% of our subscribers receive their newsletters at a business e-mail address. But, to tell the truth, observation of the holiday (which began as 2 February holidays, one for Lincoln and one for Washington) has become a major shopping/sale day rather than an observance of our country's presidents, so we're going to stick with our regular schedule.
Radio host Don Collester dropped me a note that Betty Buckley (currently appearing at FEINSTEIN'S) is interviewed next Tuesday on his show "Curtain Up" on WDVR-FM (89.7 - ) at 8:00 pm. Outside of the NE Pennsylvania area you can hear the show "streamed" . If you're performing in the NE Pennsylvania/West NJ area, Don is the person to contact for promoting your show.
We got some speedy responses/corrections to our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH press release sent out yesterday. In the interest of brevity, we didn't go into deep detail on the origins of the earlier MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebrations, and we were reminded almost immediately that the BISTRO AWARDS are alive and well, and no longer celebrated as a private, invitation-only event. However, these new awards are no longer associated with BACK STAGE magazine - we should have explained ourselves better. Sorry.
And Erv Raible reminded us that the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion idea was actually proposed by him in in 1982 or 1983, but wasn't adopted by MAC or BACK STAGE until a few years later. I have to admit that my coverage of cabaret didn't begin until 1990 (although I did go to many shows starting about 10 years earlier).
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 ( ) for details.
You can see all the events that have already appeared in previous newsletters on the website in the DIARY/DATEBOOK section (click on the button at the top of every page so labeled). Look for more news on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG and follow CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE on TWITTER .
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 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 "evangelize" for cabaret. Let's take back the word CABARET!
And that's just about the way it was. I still have a lot more to tell you about. More in Monday's issue.
Thanks for your support of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Now, more than ever, we need your continued support.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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