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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #100301 - Monday, March 1, 2010
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MARCH IS CABARET MONTH NEWS & UPDATES
THE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH WEBSITE CONTINUES TO GROW
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MICM: Want to see how great cabaret can be? go to Gretchen Reinhagen's tribute to Kaye Ballard tonight at the METROPOLITAN ROOM! 7 pm
MICM: UNDER THE COVERS series opens tonight at DONT TELL MAMA -Steven Ray Watkins (Elton John) & Sarah Mucho (Neil Young) sing favorite CDs.
MICM: Barbara Porteus at FEINSTEIN'S tonight -one night only CD release show -covers & originals -w Barry Levitt Band
MICM: Check out all the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH events at http://www.MarchIsCabaret.com/ - updated almost daily! Spread the word!
Every day in every way, we're promoting cabaret!
GALA SOLD OUT - NOW ON WITH PROMOTING CABARET!
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 is sold out! Tom Stajmiger, is producing the show, "The Composers of Cabaret", on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
PROMOTION IS SPONSORED IN PART BY
Dr. Garrett Bennett, Teresa Fischer, Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale. Marty Geiger, Chelsea's Desktop, Inc.
Jim Van Slyke, Geri Malino, Tennie Leonard
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HERE & THERE - PART I
Well, with the sunrise at 6:30 am, here in NYC, MARCH IS CABARET MONTH officially began! And with the Winter Olympics out of the way, our thoughts can be devoted completely to cabaret!
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH used to be bracketed by the original BACK STAGE MAGAZINE BISTRO AWARDS at the end of February, and the MAC AWARDS at the end of March. BACK STAGE dropped their awards event (recently jump re-started under the name BISTRO AWARDS), to be held this year on Tuesday, April 13th at THE GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB. Meantime, the MAC Awards event won't be held until Tuesday, May 4th at B.B.KING'S BLUES club.
So that leaves it to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to continue the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH tradition, with its own kick-off gala on Tuesday night, March 2nd, at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER. No tickets are available - we sold out over a week ago - so please don't show up tomorrow night expecting to be seated. I wouldn't mind so much, but the NY Fire Department has some very strict rules. We had 3 cancellations, but we had 10 folks on the waiting list, so they are already gone, with 7 left awaiting. We're not even taking any more names for the waiting list. No seats available - even for press. Please don't embarrass yourself (and us) by showing up at the door without a confirmed reservation.
We did have a few cancellations among the songwriters on our list - these folks are in high demand for paying gigs, and during the 6 weeks between the time they accepted our invitation to attend, other paying offers were accepted. And one songwriter is flying into NYC - currently unable to get a flight in time to arrive by showtime. But we have a grand cast of performers, thanks to our producer, Tom Stajmiger. And the weather people anticipate no snow for Tuesday night (and we all know how accurate their predictions are!).
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So there you have it - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE's MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration in March. BISTRO AWARD celebration in April. MAC AWARD celebration in MAY. The Adelaide Cabaret Festival in Australia is in June (June 11th through 26th ) and this morning we received word that the inaugural Melbourne Cabaret Festival in Australia will be held in July (July 22nd to 25th).
OK, we missed one event - the most important one of all: THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION to be held in July - tentatively set for Tuesday, July 6th (we're looking for a space to accomodate as large an audience as realistically possible, or may hold the event over two or three days). More news on that as soon as we pick an exact date, time & place. Suggestions welcome (Madison Square Garden is already taken that week).
Now comes the challenge: I have 46 new cabaret news items to squeeze in this issue - and only 3000 words of space left to do so. We'll see how close we come to making it!
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
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
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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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
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - MARCH 1st THROUGH 7th
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MONDAY - MARCH 1st - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: AWARD WINNING TRIBUTE TO KAYE BALLARD EXTENDED
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
Gretchen Reinhagen's "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard" has been invited to continue its run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ). Performances of "Special Kaye" continue monthly, with the next four performances scheduled for Monday, March 1st at 7:00 pm; Saturday, March 27th at 5:00 pm (in lieu of an April performance); Saturday, May 1st at 7:30 pm; and Saturday, June 19th at 7:30 pm. Beginning with the June performance, "Special Kaye" will fall into a regular recurring spot on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 7:30 pm. The extension follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, CA on November 13, 2009 and a three-night opening run at the Metropolitan Room, which was later extended through February 4th. The critically acclaimed show earned Gretchen the 2010 Nightlife Award in the category of Outstanding Cabaret Comedy or Characterization. "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed shows 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. "Special Kaye" honors the vast library of musical material recorded by, originated by, or written specifically for Ms. Ballard. Audiences have long known Ballard for her work on such programs as "The Mothers-in-Law" but may be surprised to learn of the many great musical gems that she introduced throughout her Broadway and cabaret career. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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TUESDAY - MARCH 2nd - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
OFFICIAL KICK-OFF EVENT FOR MARCH IS CABARET MONTH -SOLD OUT
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 is sold out! Tom Stajmiger, is producing the show, "The Composers of Cabaret", on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. In addition to MC Richard Skipper, performers scheduled to appear so far are Brian Lane Green, Jenny Powers, Becca Johnson Southworth, Raissa Katona Bennett, Liz Callaway, Faith Prince, Scott Coulter and Lisa Brescia. 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). As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH 2010 is co-sponsored by Dr. Garrett Bennett (http://nycfacemd.com/ ), Teresa Fischer, Miranda Music (http://www.mirandamusic.com/ ), Jackie Fornatale (http://mysite.verizon.net/jackiefornatale/ ), Marty Geiger (http://www.m-l-p.com/martygeiger/ ), Chelsea's Desktop, Inc. (http://www.chelseasdesktop.com/ ), Jim Van Slyke (http://www.JimVanSlyke.com/ ), Geri Malino and Tennie Leonard (http://www.tennieleonard.com/ )
NYC: RAVEN O SPENDS ONE NIGHT WITH YOU
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
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. 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. 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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NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY - NOW TWO DAYS A WEEK!
MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY continues at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC - http://www.saintpeters.org/jazz/midtownjazz.htm ) and is now presented on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. This long-running series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte. The show on Tuesday, March 2nd features Art Baron, trombone with special guest Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 3rd - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: JOSHUA WARR'S SING NO EVIL RETURNS FOR ONE NIGHT
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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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: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY - NOW TWO DAYS A WEEK!
MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY continues at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC - http://www.saintpeters.org/jazz/midtownjazz.htm ) and is now presented on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. This long-running series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte. The show on Wednesday, March 3rd features Gerard Carelli, singer / trombone; Mike Eckroth, piano; Yoshi Waki, bass; Rudi Petschauer, drums. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.
NYC: ANY WEDNESDAY FEATURES CYNTHIA CRANE
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, March 3rd at 6:00 pm, featured performer is Cynthia Crane. The irrepressible Ms. Crane returns with a new mix of music reflecting her thoughts, experiences, philosophy and her unstoppable sense of humor: I'm Confused, Therefore I Am.. 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 March 3rd, special guests include: Vickie Burns, Elli, Food of Love (featuring Alex Elias & Richard Marshall), Danielle Grabianowski and Gregory Nalbone. Other entertainers that show up will be inserted throughout the show as time permits. Bill Zeffiro on keyboard & Saadi Zain on bass. There is a $12 cover, no minimum.
THURSDAY - MARCH 4th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 51 YEARS WITH MOTOWN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
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. Host for Showcase #2 is Terese Genecco. Musical Director: Clare Cooper. Featuring Michelle Collier, Shana Farr, Danielle Grabianowski, Stacie Koby, Joelle Lurie, Cindy Marchionda, Tom Rocco, Franca Vercelloni, Jaron Vesely. 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
D.C.AREA: THE EXTRAORDINARY SARA JONES
On Thursday, March 4th at 7:30 pm, CABARET AT GERMANO'S (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515 - http://www.germanostrattoria.com/ ) presents the Extraordinary Sara Jones, winner of the 2004 Billie Holiday Vocal Competition. Call for cover/minimum information.
FRIDAY - MARCH 5th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: BRONWYN RUCKER BRINGS BACK GAL SPEAKEASY SINGERS
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Bronwyn Rucker, vocalist, is joined by Saadi Zain on bass and Jerry Scott at the piano in her acclaimed show "Bronwyn's Speakeasy!" to be presented for just one night, on Friday, March 5th at 7:30 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ). The show is a journey through the gin joints, the roof top restaurants of Cafe Society and back room speakeasies of the 20's and 30's in a tribute to some of the great female artists of the time such as Libby Holman, Billie Holiday, Ruth Etting and Blanche York. The book is written by Bronwyn Rucker with legendary television and radio talk show host, Joe Franklin, who has encyclopedic knowledge of the era. The show is directed by the award-winning Jay Rogers. There is a $20 cover with a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: METROJAM OPEN MIC: JENNA ESPOSITO & SPECIAL GUEST
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
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, March 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.
D.C.AREA: BALTIMORE CONCERT OPERA
On Friday, March 5th at 7:30 pm, CABARET AT GERMANO'S (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515 - http://www.germanostrattoria.com/ ) presents Baltimore Concert Opera. The Opera's talented Board Members, J. Austin Bitner, Brendan Cooke, Erika Juengst, Julia Cooke, and Ben Schuman and special guests present an introduction into the exciting world of this promising musical collaboration. With Maestro James Harp on piano. Call for cover/minimum information.
SATURDAY - MARCH 6th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: JARON VESELY WITH SOMETHING GOOD AT THE METROPOLITAN
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
After his critically acclaimed New York debut last summer, Jaron Vesely returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) with his new show, "Something Good!" on Saturday, March 6th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 14th at 7:00 pm. "Something Good" is a show celebrating the wisdom of innocence and the desires of youth. Vesely, a member of the Bistro Award Winning Fabulous Pink Flamingos, presents an eclectic set for his second solo show, featuring songs by Cole Porter, Dolly Parton, Freddie Mercury, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Paul Simon, and others. Scott Bradlee, mashup jazz pianist extraordinaire of YouTube fame, returns as musical director and co-arranger. Russell Taylor, known on the New York cabaret scene for his award winning work with The Fabulous Pink Flamingos, directs. Proceeds from the performances go to benefit Marriage Equality. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: THE FOLLEN ANGELS RETURN TO NEW YORK CITY
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
THE FOLLEN ANGELS, international jazz and cabaret recording artists, return to New York City for one enchanting musical evening at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Saturday, March 6th at 9:00 pm. They will present their dynamic show, "Gershwin, Cole Porter and Friends". Their new Gershwin Cole Porter show features many of the songs from their new CD, "I GOT RHYTHM: In Love with Gershwin and Cole Porter " as well as other beloved songs of these genius composers. The "angers" are Hildy Grossman on vocals, Rieko Tanaka on piano and vocals, Kenneth W. Dantzig on drums, Rick Stone on sax/clarinet and Sean Farias on bass. They have performed to sold out houses throughout the East Coast and fill concert halls and radio airwaves, draw enthusiastic audiences from Scullers Jazz Club in Boston and Mechanics Hall in Worchester, to Danny's Skylight Room and The Metropolitan Room in New York City. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: CINDY MARCHIONDA: RETURNS - LIVE AT THE BEECHMAN
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) presents Jeff Award winner Cindy Marchionda in her acclaimed show "Cindy Marchionda: Live at the Beechman" on Saturday, March 6th at 4:00 pm. Cindy's musical director, Chris Haberl, will be at the piano and Andy Gale directs. She is joined by Michael Sheridan and Joel Abels on backup, with Frank Wagner on bass and Brian Brake on drums. The show explores the last two years of Cindy's life, going from the very funny experience of entering another career to expense some very high dental bills to a very sobering reality when her father is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The show includes songs by Jamie Cullum, Leiber and Stoller, Jackson Brown, The Indigo Girls, Johnny Mercer, Randy Newman and The Beatles. There is a $15 cover charge and a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
N.J.: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT'S "BEST OF MY LOVE" COMES NJ
Eric Michael Gillett moves for two nights to THE CHASE ROOM - NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (One Center Street, Newark, NJ - 888-466-5722 - http://www.njpac.org/ ) with his acclaimed solo show "Best Of My Love" on Saturday, March 6th with performances at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. Don Rebic will be musical director with Chip Jackson on bass. In "Best Of My Love", the MAC and Bistro award winning vocalist takes a wry and moving look at the intricate ways of the heart and the universal paths we all tread as we stumble our way toward true romance. Gillett's repertoire for this engagement includes an eclectic array of material, from Sondheim to Jim Brickman, the Backstreet Boys, Madonna, and beyond. Call for ticket/minimum information.
D.C.AREA: BRAVO LYRIC OPERA CABARET SERIES
On Saturday, March 6th at 7:30 pm, CABARET AT GERMANO'S (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515 - http://www.germanostrattoria.com/ ) presents Bravo Lyric Opera Cabaret Series: "Love Songs - An Operatic Valentine's Day". Maestro James Harp directs this region's finest opera performers in this marvelous cabaret series presented by The Lyric Opera House featuring Amanda Opuszynski, Soprano and Andrew Owens, Tenor accompanied by James Harp. Call for cover/minimum information.
SUNDAY - MARCH 7th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: KATHLEEN FRANCE READS THE BOOK OF LOVE
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
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: LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN FINDING HOME IN STOCKTON
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
Lucille Carr-Kaffashan takes her critically acclaimed cabaret 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. She will appear with her 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. Lucille is the recipient of the prestigious Hanson Award that is presented annually to one honoree by The Manhattan Association of Cabaret and Clubs (MAC). Lucille's previous cabaret outings include the popular shows, In My Life, A Celebration of Beatles Music and Both Sides Now. Lucille performed for a number of years in the regional productions of the New Jersey-based Entertainers Theater before developing her first cabaret act. Since her Don't Tell Mama debut in 1999, she has presented seven different one-woman shows at clubs in New York City, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, including Mama Rose's, The Encore, The Meadows, Helen's, Odette's, and the Stockton Inn. She also has appeared as a guest performer in special productions at The Laurie Beechman Theater and The Metropolitan Room. The cover charge is $17, plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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CHI: THE HIP HOORAY AND BALLYHOO FROM 1910-2010
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/ ) will present their Spring Series "100 Years of Broadway" every Sunday in March, at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/ ). Over 30 talented singers will perform America's favorite Broadway hits from over the last 100 years. Each night will feature 20 years of Broadway's memorable melodies starting at 1910 and going all the way to the hits of today. March 7th - 1910-1939 "Anything Goes" with songs Show Boat, The Garrick Gaieties, Anything Goes, Oh, Kay, Lady Be Good, Whoopee, Babes In Arms, Porgy And Bess, Dubarry Was A Lady and featuring John Eskola , Ron Keaton, K T McCammond, Rachel Renee and Bob Moreen, musical director. There is a $15 cover plus 2-drink minimum for each show.
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 - MARCH 8th THROUGH 14TH
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MONDAY - MARCH 8th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: "THE MEETING" - GAY VARIETY SHOW RETURNS TO THE DUPLEX
"The Meeting" is a monthly comedy/variety show presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ). The next event is on Monday, March 8th at 9:30 pm with host Justin Sayre. The shows are a romp through politics, sexual and otherwise, social news, music, skits, and other important life-changing information. It is produced by Adam J. Rosen & Rudy Scala. The March show will feature an Anita Bryant "Pie in the Eye" Montage, and the other-worldly songs of Poor Baby Bree. There is a $10 cover charge and a two-drink minimum.
L.A.: CABARET WEST WORKSHOP ON MAKING YOUR OWN CD
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
For MARCH IS CABARET MONTH, CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/ ) presents a singers' workshop "How To Make Your Own CD (and not go broke!)", hosted by Mark Winkler, on Monday, March 8th at 7:00 pm at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm ). Due to the advances in recording technology, everybody can make a CD today - but not everybody can make one that will satisfy their objectives and more importantly get them noticed. Mark has produced or co-produced over 15 CDs, and that experience has taught him what works and what doesn't, what to spend your hard earned money on and what to say "no" to. This 3-hour workshop covers everything from song selection and choosing the correct recording studio to hiring the right musicians, from how many tunes to record to mixing the record and how to distribute and promote your CD. $25 for Cabaret West Members $35 for non members. For reservations call the Cabaret West voice mail line at 310-226-7033 or e-mail to Cabaretwest@aol.com.
TUESDAY - MARCH 9th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: CLARE BURT MAKES HER NEW YORK DEBUT
Acclaimed West End stage star Clare Burt, who helped introduce London audiences to shows like Nine, Into The Woods, Sunday In The Park With George, and Passion, will make her New York performance debut next month at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) Tuesday through Saturday, March 9th through 13th. Showtimes vary, so see website. Her show "Now You Know" features theater songs by composers such as Stephen Sondheim ("Now You Know"), Jerry Herman ("Best In The World" from A Day In Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine), Jule Styne ("Cornet Man"), Scott Frankel & Michael Korie ("Another Winter In A Summer Town") and Adam Guettel ("Fable"), in additional to international favorites popularized by Charles Aznavour ("And I In My Chair'), Edith Piaf ("Padam Padam") and Antonio Carlos Jobim ("One Note Samba"). Musical Director and arranger Nigel Lilley will lead a trio of musicians. Her New York debut will help celebrate the release of her debut solo CD recorded live in concert last year. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: LEA SALONGA AT THE CAFE CARLYLE
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/entertainment.cfm ) has announced that Tony Award-winner (Miss Saigon) Lea Salonga will be performing in a three-week engagement, starting on Tuesday, March 9th. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays, through March 27th at 8:45 pm with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There is a $75 cover ($85 on Saturdays).
THURSDAY - MARCH 11th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: MAC PRESENTS MAC SEMINAR ON STUDIO & LIVE RECORDING
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents another MAC SEMINAR: "Studio & Live Recording" at TAINTED BLUE STUDIO (723 Seventh Avenue, NYC) on Thursday, March 11th at 7:00 pm. Panelists scheduled to appear Andrew Koss (Tainted Blue Studios), Ira (MI Recording Studios), J.P. Perreaux, Peter Millrose (Millrose Music), John Kilgore. The seminar 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
NYC: "CHASIN' THE BLUES AWAY - 2010!" AT THE BEECHMAN FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Marianne Challis hosts a fast-paced, joyous evening with great singing for a great cause on Thursday, March 11th at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ). She is joined in the show, "Chasin' The Blues Away - 2010!" by vocalists Kevin Dozier, Laurie Krauz, Reagan Stone and Lisa Viggiano. Musical director is Daryl Kojak and director is Scott Barnes. Proceeds from the show will go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/ ). There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
N.E.: "A LILT OF IRISH LAUGHTER" IN QUINCY
Sheeco Productions presents "A Lilt of Irish Laughter" at THE TIRRELL ROOM (254 Quarry Street, Quincy, MA - 617-847-6149 - http://www.thetirrellroom.com/ ) on Thursday & Friday, March 11th & 12th at 8:15 pm. "A Lilt of Irish Laughter" is a mix of Irish songs and stories told by Sheila Fahey about growing up in a house with her maternal grandparents who were from Galway and a plethora of aunts & uncles. There will also be a mix of her shows "Connie, Brenda, Patsy & Me" & "Guys by Dolls" and a few new numbers to share. Her backup singers include Patty Lee & Maryellen Anson of Braintree, Kathy Teevens Fitzpatrick of Quincy & Jennifer Fahey of Dorchester and Mark Donahue. Call for cover/minimum information.
FRIDAY - MARCH 12th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: "BENDING THREADS" ENCORE OF SHOW AT DUPLEX
The fresh new group, Bending Threads, will celebrate MARCH IS CABARET MONTH when they present a newly updated version of their show "Seasons of Change" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Friday, March 12th at 9:00 pm. "Seasons of Change", which made its debut in November 2009, celebrates life's most precious moments that are lived and cherished in cool breezes, storms, snow and eventually sunshine and features a special Encore featuring Frank Holmes (Urinetown, National Tour), with accompaniment by Tyrone Davis, Jr. and Percussionist, Aman-Re Jack. This musical journey includes selections ranging from composers like Stephen Sondheim to John Mayer. Bending Threads is an innovative Cabaret collaborative that seeks to entertain, educate, and cultivate an active Theatrical audience. A Quartet of Four African American theater artists come together for "one-night only" shows to perform a myriad of songs through different perspectives. By using traditional African-American literature and exploring a diverse range of music, the originators of Bending Threads seek to create a new vision for Cabaret and Broadway. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Portion of the cover is going to the HAITI RELIEF FUND.
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D.C.AREA: "SOUTHERN COMFORT" GOES TO DELAWARE
NY cabaret trio Tom Andersen, Scott Coulter and Tim Di Pasqua bring their NY NIGHTLIFE AWARD winning show "Southern Comfort: A Down-Home Country Music Jamboree!" to THE SCHWARTZ CENTER FOR THE ARTS (226 South State Street, Dover, DE - 302 -678-5152 - http://www.schwartzcenter.com/ ) on Friday, March 12th at 7:00 pm. The show features the hits of great country artists like Patsy Cline, Vince Gill, k.d. lang, Randy Travis and Hank Williams. Tickets are $22-$24.
S.A.: COUNTRY MUSIC ICON MATT HURTER AT VILLA PASCA
Country music icon Matt Hurter returns to VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566 - www.villapascal.co.za ) on Friday, March 12th at 7:00 pm, with "Keep It Country", featuring popular sing-a-long cowboy favorites of Roger Whittaker, Don Williams, Brook Benton, Jim Reeves and Kris Kristofferson and his own hit songs. Call for cover/minimum information.
SATURDAY - MARCH 13th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: "SHARON McNIGHT: THE FIRST THIRTY YEARS"
Cabaret legend Sharon McNight makes her hotly anticipated return toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) beginning Saturday March 13th at 9:45 pm, setting off a weeklong explosion of good cheer and bonhomie. Her new show, "Sharon McNight: The First 30 Years," plays a total of seven performances over a two-weekends through Monday March 22nd. "Sharon McNight: The First 30 Years," an introspective retrospective from Moose Hall to Carnegie Hall (and all the gin joints on the way), features music director Ian Herman on piano. In the program, McNight shares her quixotic experiences from performing on a stage of stacked beer cases in San Francisco's Castro District to starring on Broadway in "Starmites," with important pit stops to the Reno Rodeo and the Frankfort Opera House. The show schedule is Saturday March 13th at 9:45 pm; Sunday March 14th at 9:30 pm; Monday March 15th at 9:30 pm; Friday March 19th at 9:45 pm; Saturday March 20th at 7:30 pm; Sunday March 21st at 7:00 pm; and Monday March 22nd at 9:30 pm. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $14 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: TOM D'ANGELO PRESENTS SPOTLIGHT AT THE IQUANA
A brand new variety show. "Spotlight at the Iguana", hosted by Singer/Entertainer Tom D'Angelo will premier at the IGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454 - http://www.iguananyc.com/ ) on Saturday, March 13th at 8:00 pm, continuing the second Saturday each month through June 12th. Each show will feature song, comedy and interviews with the top club acts in town, sprinkled with some surprises. On March 13th, David Vernon is Spotlight Guest. Ritt Henn serves as Musical Director/Bassist. with Bobby Sher on Drums and Bennett Paster on piano. There is a $20 cover.
M.W.: AMY COLE AT THE SKOKIE THEATRE WITH "COLE SINGS COLE"
Three Cat Productions is excited to announce their March production at THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761 - http://www.skokietheatre.org/ ), "Cole sings Cole", on Saturday, March 13th at 8:00 pm, featuring Chicago jazz and cabaret favorite Amy Cole and the music of famous Coles. "Cole sings Cole" celebrates the music of Cole greats Cole Porter, Nat King Cole, and Natalie Cole. These three amazing musicians span everything from contemporary pop music to the music of the great American songbook. Collectively, their contributions have created classic and timeless music that spans from the early part of the century to the present day. Songs include "Night and Day", "Paper Moon" and "When I Fall In Love". Musicians joining Amy Cole include Chris Sargent on piano, Joe Policastro on bass and Musical Director and Chicago Jazz Vocalist Paul Marinaro. Tickets are $25.
L.A.: MUSICAL BENEFIT FOR CABARET'S EFFIE JOY
A musical benefit to help defray the medical expenses of vocalist Effie Joy will be held at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm ) on Saturday, March 13th at 8:00 pm. Effie is much loved in the cabaret community not only for her musical gifts but also as a dear friend. Tom Culver will act as MC. Performers scheduled to appear are Lois Bowers, Effie Joy, Jeffrey Gimble, Paul Horner, Diane Hubka, Keri Kelsey, Maude Maggert, Dolores Petersen, Sue Rainey, Kurt Reichenbach, Dolores Scozzesi, Geoffrey Leigh Tozer and Pat Whiteman. Musical directors are Ron Snyder, Ric Hils and Richard Berent. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum, all proceeds to go to Ms. Joy.
L.A.AREA: ANDREA MARCOVICCI WITH LOVE SONGS OF WWII
For the first time in 5 years on the west coast, Andrea Marcovicci presents the latest version of her most requested show, "I'll Be Seeing You... Love Songs Of WW II" at THE SCHERR FORUM THEATRE at THOUSAND OAKS CIVIC ARTS PLAZA (2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA - 805-449-ARTS - http://www.civicartsplaza.com/ ) on Saturday, March 13th at 8:00 pm. Through songs and stories, Andrea takes the audience on a journey through America's most dramatic era when every song became irrevocably entwined in each precious moment. The music represents many of America's most prolific songwriters including Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer, Jule Styne, and the many others responsible for hits like Sentimental Journey, The White Cliffs of Dover, The Last Time I Saw Paris, You'll Never Know, Speak Low and Skylark. Call for ticket price information.
P.N.W.: REBECCA SPENCER DEBUTS "PASSAGES" IN NORTHWEST
Award winner Rebecca Spencer will make her Pacific Northwest concert debut on March 13th at 8:00 pm when she is joined by her longtime Music Director Philip Fortenberry at the BLUE HERON ARTS CENTER (19704 Vashon Highway SW, Vashon Island, WA - 206-463-5131 - http://www.vashonalliedarts.org/ ). The March concert will kick off the Spring season for the two Broadway veterans and the debut of their new program, PASSAGES. Built in 1912, the Blue Heron Art Center is one of the oldest community art centers in the state of Washington and was the first King County building to receive landmark status. It currently serves as the hub for community cultural activity and the home base for Vashon Allied Arts, the organization that is presenting the concert as part of their PANACHE JAZZ SERIES, and in celebration of "March is Cabaret Month".
SUNDAY - MARCH 14th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: JARON VESELY WITH SOMETHING GOOD AT THE METROPOLITAN
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
After his critically acclaimed New York debut last summer, Jaron Vesely returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) with his new show, "Something Good!" on Sunday, March 14th at 7:00 pm. "Something Good" is a show celebrating the wisdom of innocence and the desires of youth. Vesely, a member of the Bistro Award Winning Fabulous Pink Flamingos, presents an eclectic set for his second solo show, featuring songs by Cole Porter, Dolly Parton, Freddie Mercury, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Paul Simon, and others. Scott Bradlee, mashup jazz pianist extraordinaire of YouTube fame, returns as musical director and co-arranger. Russell Taylor, known on the New York cabaret scene for his award winning work with The Fabulous Pink Flamingos, directs. Proceeds from the performances go to benefit Marriage Equality. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: "UNDER THE COVERS" FEATURES SIX PERFORMERS/SHOWS
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Multi Award winning Director/Producer/Performer Lennie Watts bring the 2004 Nightlife Award winning, "Under The Covers" series to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Sundays and Mondays in March. "Under The Covers" is a series in which each show features a different artist performing their favorite record album from start to finish. On Sunday, March 14th, performers/covers are: 2:00 pm: Grace Cosgrove sings Laura Nyro's "The First Songs"; 4:30 pm: Matt Leahy sings Don McLean's "American Pie"; 5:00 pm: Kim Grogg sings Dusty Springfield's "Stay Awhile/I Only Want to Be with You"; 7:00 pm: Gretchen Reinhagen sings Janis Joplin's "Pearl"; 7:30 pm: Angie McKnight sings Cher's "Halfbreed"; 9:45 pm: Amy Wolk sings Bette Midler's "Divine Madness". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum for each show. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: JASON ROBERT BROWN AT BIRDLAND FOR FOUR PERFORMANCES
Composer Jason Robert Brown will appear in concert for four nights at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ), with shows scheduled for Sunday, March 14th at 7:00 pm and Tuesday through Thursday,March 16th through 18th, also at 7:00 pm. These concerts are part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series, which highlights performers and composers from the Great White Way on the stage of the historic music room. The Tony Award-winning composer will be featuring brand new material in addition to songs from his past shows, including The Last Five Years, Songs for a New World, Parade, and 13, as well as his solo album "Wearing Someone Else's Clothes." Tickets are $30-$40 with a $10 food/drink minimum.
CHI: THE HIP HOORAY AND BALLYHOO FROM 1910-2010
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/ ) will present their Spring Series "100 Years of Broadway" every Sunday in March, at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/ ). Over 30 talented singers will perform America's favorite Broadway hits from over the last 100 years. Each night will feature 20 years of Broadway's memorable melodies starting at 1910 and going all the way to the hits of today. March 14th - 1940-1959 "Almost Like Being In Love" featuring songs from the musicals Once Upon a Mattress, South Pacific, West Side Story, The King and I, Guys and Dolls, Kiss Me Kate with Jaii Beckley, Rob Dorn, Carla Gordon, Scott Gryder, Debbie Koziarz, Bradford Newquist, Melissa Young, Bill Underwood, musical director and Laura Freeman director. There is a $15 cover plus 2-drink minimum for each show.
M.W.: CHARLENE BROOKS PRESENTS "BIG BAND MEETS BROADWAY!"
Charlene Brooks and her fabulous band, with the addition of a sizzling horn section, will appear at THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761 - http://www.skokietheatre.org/ ) on Sunday, March 14th at 2:00 pm and Saturday, April 17th at 8:00 pm. The performance will be bursting with unforgettable music and moments celebrating the Big Band musical style found on and off Broadway. Brooks, a veteran of both Big Bands and theater, lends her signature mix of voice and wit to selections from "Sweet Charity", "Guys and Dolls", "Chorus Line", and "Gypsy". Accompanying on piano is Dennis Luxion, who toured and recorded with jazz great Chet Baker with Jim Cox on bass, Jeff Thomas on drums, Jim Massoth on Saxophone, and Scott Bentall. Tickets are $25.
P.N.W.: SEATTLE CELEBRATES MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
A SPECIAL MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
PNW (Pacific Northwest Cabaret Association - http://profile.myspace.com/pnwcabaret ) has set Sundays, March 14th & 28th to hold their local MARCH IS CABARET MONTH events. The shows will be held at JULIA'S ON BROADWAY (300 Broadway Eest, Seattle, WA - http://eatatjulias.com/_broadway ), with performers from the organization appearing each night, performing 4 songs each. Performers for March 14th include Eleanor Fye, Helene Smart, Ter Galagher and the show is hosted by Arnaldo! drag chanteuse with Daryl Spadacinni on piano. Special guest is the artistic director of the International Cabaret Conference at Yale University, Erv Raible. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. For tickets go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ or call 206-334-0513.
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 - MARCH 15th THROUGH 21st
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MONDAY - MARCH 15th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: "UNDER THE COVERS": BUFFORD, RUSSELL, LOUNGE-0-LEERS
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Multi Award winning Director/Producer/Performer Lennie Watts bring the 2004 Nightlife Award winning, "Under The Covers" series to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Sundays and Mondays in March. "Under The Covers" is a series in which each show features a different artist performing their favorite record album from start to finish. On Monday, March 5th, performers/covers are: 7:00 pm: Carole J Bufford sings Randy Newman's "Lonely at the Top"; 7:30 pm: The Lounge-O-Leers sing The Who's "Tommy"; 9:30 pm: Wendy A Russell sings Barbra Streisand's "People". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum for each show. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
TUESDAY - MARCH 16th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: HECTOR CORIS CELEBRATES CD RELEASE OF DEBUT SOLO SHOW
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $3 OFF THE COVER
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
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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THURSDAY - MARCH 18th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 51 YEARS WITH MOTOWN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
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 one additional special encore performances on Thursday, March 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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FRIDAY - MARCH 19th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: MIKE SCHUIL PUTS HIS TOES IN THE SAND AT THE DUPLEX
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
Vocalist Mike Schuil brings his show "Toes In The Sand" to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Friday, March 19th at 7:00 pm. The show marks Mike Schuil's return to New York cabaret for the first time since his well-received debut, "Songs From Across The River - Springsteen & Sinatra." This time he ventures a bit further afield from his native New Jersey for a mostly Brazilian evening of songs both lighthearted and dramatic. It's a warm, tropical breeze on a cold winter's night. Working with a trio of accomplished musicians (Wells Hanley on piano, Peter Brendler on bass, and Jeff Davis on drums) and teaming once again with director Gerry Geddes, Mike takes a big step forward as a cabaret performer. The show features songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Stephen Bishop, Richard Rodney Bennett and others. Of course, not wanting to journey too far away from his roots, there will be a few Sinatra moments, and even a bit of Bruce. His smooth vocals combined with the simmering sounds of his trio promise that "Toes In The Sand" should be a delightful trip south of the border. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: 1930s IDOL WINNER AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
This year's reigning 1930s Idol champion, Sigali Hamberger, takes a departure from her take on the classics that earned her the title in her show "Solstice" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Saturday, March 20th at 5:00 pm and Sunday, March 21st at 4:00 pm. Instead, Sigali explores a more contemporary and complex set of standards, art songs, and Broadway gems from Arlen and Azanavour to Bernstein and Bucchino. She lends her shimmering soprano to the contemporary works of Sondheim, Guettel, and Yeston along the way. Musical direction & arrangements are by Ido Alexander and the show is directed by Eric Michael Gillett. Rodgers and Hart were on to something when they wrote about the noble pursuit of singing for one's supper. Sigali wants nothing more than to do just that. Her theater work includes roles inThe King & I, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, She Loves Me, The Mikado, Country Club, and A Christmas Carol. More recently she finds at home on the cabaret stage singing the standards, both classic and contemporary, from the American songbook to Broadway. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: NATALIE DOUGLAS CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY 27th
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Award-winning vocalist Natalie Douglas, along with The Broadway All-Stars band led by Musical Director, Tedd Firth, celebrate the songs & stories connected to the rich history of African-Americans at LORENZO'S RESTAURANT, BAR & CABARET (1100 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY - 718-477-2400 x5 - http://www.lorenzosdining.com/ ) on Friday, March 19th at 9:30 pm. The Broadway All-Stars will include Ritt Henn on bass, Joe Choroszewski on drums and Patience Higgins on reeds. She will be joined on stage by backup vocalists Tanya Holt & Carmen Keels. Natalie will revisit the eras, the milestones and the music in a not-to-be-missed concert celebrating Black History Month, featuring tunes like "Wade In The Water," "Four Women," "Why?," and of course, "A Change Is Gonna Come." The proceeds from the show will go to aid Haiti through a direct donation to Doctors Without Borders. There is a cover of $35 ($50:VIP) and 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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THURSDAY - MARCH 25th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: ADELE ZANE DEBUT AND CD RELEASE AT THE METROPOLITAN
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
Adele Zane will make her THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) debut when she presents her CD release show for "A Stranger in Town" on Thursday, March 25th at 7:30 pm. Adele Zane is among those farsighted vocal artists who proudly revel in diversity. On her third album, A Stranger In Town, Zane has found room for songbook classics as well as classic rock re-workings; pop songs both vintage and contemporary, and even a smartly shaped original tune that fits snugly into the mix. Born in Brazil and raised in San Francisco, Zane attended San Francisco State University's Voice Performance program. A popular Bay Area vocalist, she performed at such lauded nightspots as Fanny's, The Plush Room, and Trinity Place. Relocating to New York in the early 90's, Zane studied with the legendary singer Jackie Paris and others, while also appearing at Eighty Eights, Danny's Skylight Room, CBGB's and The Bitter End. She has since added Birdland, the Iridium and the Cutting Room to her performance CV. There is an $18 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: "BENDING THREADS" PREMIERE NEW SHOW AT THE METROPOLITAN
The fresh new group, Bending Threads, will celebrate MARCH IS CABARET MONTH a second time in March when they present their new show, "We Wear the Mask" on Thursday, March 25th at 9:45 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ). A One Night Only performance of the new show will include a special encore featuring Zonya Love (The Color Purple, Broadway) with accompaniment by Tyrone Davis, Jr. Bending Threads is an innovative Cabaret collaborative that seeks to entertain, educate, and cultivate an active Theatrical audience. A Quartet of Four African American theater artists come together for "one-night only" shows to perform a myriad of songs through different perspectives. By using traditional African-American literature and exploring a diverse range of music, the originators of Bending Threads seek to create a new vision for Cabaret and Broadway. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Portion of the cover is going to the HAITI RELIEF FUND.
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SATURDAY - MARCH 27th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: AWARD WINNING TRIBUTE TO KAYE BALLARD EXTENDED
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH TWEET PICK!
Gretchen Reinhagen's "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard" has been invited to continue its run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ). Performances of "Special Kaye" continue monthly, with the next performances scheduled for Saturday, March 27th at 5:00 pm; Saturday, May 1st at 7:30 pm; and Saturday, June 19th at 7:30 pm. Beginning with the June performance, "Special Kaye" will fall into a regular recurring spot on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 7:30 pm. SEE DETAILS UNDER MARCH 1st LISTING ABOVE. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
The storm (26 inches of snow in total) has past, after battering us for close to three days. Temperatures in the 40s (f) the next few days will turn it all to slush and puddles, but at least sidewalk hiking will be safer. I managed to get in two great strolls on Saturday & Sunday, after being "apartment bound" for a few days. Just in time for MARCH IS CABARET MONTH! After the newsletter goes out I will walk down to KINKOs on Houston Street to have the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA programs printed. Thanks to the hard work of our gala producer, Tom Stajmiger (will I be able to pronounce it properly when I thank him tomorrow night?), I have had very little work to do on this event, except promotion and ticket sales (which all ended last week).
On Saturday we sent out our weekly MEMBERS' ONLY NEWSLETTER in a new format -and so far response from the members has been encouraging. For the first time we were able to include photos and artwork. It takes a little extra work, and we already spotted some possible improvements. Because the regular newsletters are quite long to begin with, we're not sure if we can transition the new format to these issues, unless we go "daily" with shorter issues. The brain is spinning.
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! And we need just 5 more members to reach 400! 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.
Thanks to all who added a link to the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH website at http://www.MarchIsCabaret.com/ to their websites - please let me know if you have such a link, and I will add a link back to your website on the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH website!
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 blog and follow CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE on TWITTER (http://twitter.com/cabarethotline ).
And that's just about the way it was. I still have a lot more to tell you about but we've run out of space - 4 of the 46 new events I started with will have to wait to Thursday'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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