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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
#020101 - Thursday, January 3, 2002
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more issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE before the end of the year, but
had about 40% competed when I was called away on a personal matter
and decided to trash the whole issue and start over in 2002.
On Sunday night, December
30th, at 6:00 pm, I saw my last cabaret show for 2001 - and a glorious
show it was! Jeanne Resua, who made her cabaret debut in 2001 - first
performing at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-8133
- http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
and then moving over to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC
- 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
performed another fantastic show - classic cabaret style. For those
of you who missed this show, all I can say is that you missed out
on seeing a cabaret performance that was very nearly perfection. All
who had a part in the development and production of this show can
be rightfully proud, especially Ron Cohn, Director, and David Brunetti,
Musical Director. There have been hints that the show may return in
the late winter. I would love to see it again.
I am in the midst of making
my Cabaret Picks for 2001 - the list is pretty long right now and
I want to whittle it down a bit. The chore is difficult because I
saw some fantastic performances last year, and choosing just 15 to
20 shows in virtually impossible.
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who support special project expenses, like our recent trips to San
Francisco to cover the Cabaret Conference, and the more recent Chicago
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and now we are hoping to raise enough to attend the Chicago Cabaret
Convention in mid-March. Any surplus funds will go towards the purchase
of a laptop computer so we can send e-mail reports while we are travelling.
The NY Sheet Music Society
will be meeting this Saturday, January 5th. William Zinsser, who wrote
a new book on "The American Popular Song" is the guest. The book was
given a rave review by the NY Times. John Meyer is entertaining along
with Stephanie Pope and other guests. Copies of the book will be available
at a tremendous discount and will be personally autographed by the
author. Meetings are held at the Women's Republican Club (3 West 51st
Street, NYC). AT 12:30 pm there is a "flea market" where sheet music
is sold, and at 2:00 pm the program begins. Members can attend for
free - for guests there is a $10 charge. The club meets 9 times a
year, and membership is just $40.00.
Michael Feinstein just
chose his 10 favorite cabaret rooms for 2001 on behalf of PEOPLE MAGAZINE.
You can see his choices on their website at http://www.usatoday.com/life/travel/leisure/2001/2001-12-28-great-cabaret.htm
- interestingly, he did not pick his namesake club here in NYC as
one of them!
I will be naming my favorite
cabaret venues on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
shortly - I don't know if I will have 10 choices, and there have been
a few changes since my list of last year. Stay tuned.
IN THE MAJOR ROOMS
THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM
(59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/)
continues with Andrea Marcovicci's show "One Life to Live: A Celebration
of Gertrude Lawrence" through January 12th, Tuesday through Saturday
at 9:00 pm, with added shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:30 pm. The
cabaret room will be closed from January 13th through February 11th.
ARCI'S PLACE (450 Park
Avenue South, NYC - 212-532-4370 - http://www.arcisplace.com/)
is presenting another run of Donna McKechnie's show "My Musical Comedy
Life" for 2 weeks, through January 12th. Shows are Tuesday through
Friday at 9:00 pm and Saturday at 8:30 and 11:00 pm. Meantime, the
story going around is that Christine Ebersole's shows on Mondays,
January 7th, 21st & 28th have been cancelled - Christine will also
be stepping out of her role on Broadway in 42ND STREET for several
weeks. No details as yet, and I am still awaiting confirmation. Christine's
show were all sold out, so if you are holding reservations for any
of the Monday night shows, be sure to call ARCI'S in advance. Donna
McKechnie was already scheduled to do one added show, on Monday, 12th
at 8:00 pm. There is a more complete story, with photo, in the "Breaking
News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency
Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/)
is close until January 14th, when Dame Cleo Lane and John Dankworth
open with "The Dame Takes Manhattan." There is a more complete story,
with photo, in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette
Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 212-239-6200 - Box Office: 212-539-8778
- http://www.joespub.com/)
presents Hazelle Goodman with "Color On Edge" on Friday, January 4th
at 8:30 pm (returning on January 28th & 29th). On Monday, January
7th, they will continue their "Festival of New Songwriters," featuring
Jeff Blumenkrantz, Sam Davis and Brendan Milburne.
THE PLUSH ROOM at the
York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 -
http://www.plushroom.com/)
will continue with the second part of Wesla Whitfield's 7th Annual
Winter engagement, "California Dreaming," with Mike Greensill. Shows
are Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sunday matinee's at
3:00 pm. This club was named #1 by Mr. Feinstein in his PEOPLE'S MAGAZINE
listing - and will be #1 on my list as well.
OTHER PLACES, OTHER ROOMS
92nd St. Y (92nd Street
at Lexington Avenue, NYC - Y Charge: 212-996-1100 - http://www.92ndsty.org/)
opens the 32nd season of "Lyrics & Lyricists" on Saturday, January
6th at 8:00 pm, Sunday, the 7th, at 2:30 & 8:00 pm, and Monday, the
8th, at 2:00 & 8:00 pm. The first show is called "The British Invasion"
and features songs by composer Andrew Lloyd Weber, Tim Rice, Noel
Coward, Claude-Michel Schùnberg, Anthony Newley and lyricists Tim
Rice, Alain Boublil and Leslie Bricusse. TV & radio announcer Midge
Woolsey hosts the show. Performers include Terri Klausner, Leila Martin,
J. Mark McVey, Sal Viviano and Andy Gale.
DAVENPORT'S (1383 North
Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/)
features Brian Lane Green in three solo shows on Saturdays, January
12th, 19th & 26th at 10:30 pm. "Grapefruit Moon: The Music of Tom
Waits" returns on Fridays, January 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th at 10:30
pm. Dina Joy Byrd returns on Thursdays, January 3rd, 19th, 17th, 24th
& 31st at 8:00 pm. Also featured this month are Greta Clark (Fridays
at 8:00 pm), McKinley Carter (Saturdays at 8:00 pm) and Elizabeth
Doyle (Sundays at 8:00 pm). Seer their website for a complete show
listing.
LIBBY'S CABARET (3401
Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA - 404-237-1943 - http://www.libbyscabaret.com/)
presents the inimitable Jim Caruso, with Johnny Rodgers at the piano,
Thursday through Saturday, January 10th through 12th, showtime at
8:30 pm (dinner served at 6:30 pm). This is a brand new show from
one of the brilliant talents of cabaret.
DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM
(342 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
continues with Blossom Dearie in her 9th record-breaking month, every
Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm and every Sunday at 6:15 pm. Jude Treder-Wolff
returns to cabaret with her new show "Whistling In The Dark" on Saturdays
in January, the 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th at 9:15 pm. 50% of the cover
charge will go to benefit the "Twin Tower Fund." There is a more complete
story, with photo, in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Carolyn Simi is back on Thursdays, the 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th at 7:00
pm.
JUDY'S CHELSEA (169 Eighth
Avenue, NYC - 212-929-5410 - http://www.judyschelsea.com/)
is featuring "David Lahm & Friends" on Mondays in January, the 7th,
14th, 21st & 28th at 8:30 pm, saluting songwriters. On the 7th, "The
Music of Frank Loesser" will be featured, with guest vocalists Elaine
Brier & Mitch Ellis. Future shows will spotlight the music of Arthur
Schwartz, Cy Coleman and Burton Lane, with other guest vocalists.
Ratzo Harris is on bass for each performance. There is a more complete
story, with photo, in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Meantime, you can spend "Saturdays with Santelmo" on the 5th, 12th,
19th & 26th at 8:30 pm, featuring Anthony Santelmo, Jr. with musical
director Nan Butcher. Mr. Santelmo remains one of the most consistently
exciting entertainers on the cabaret scene. Also next week, Richard
Malavet is back with "The Right to Love" on the 11th and 15th, and
"The Swingirls" female vocal trio performs on the 10th, 17th, 24th
& 25th.
UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN
(55 Grove Street, NYC - 212-366-5438) is bringing back the award-winning
show "Indigo Rat" on Mondays in January at 7:00 pm, with direction
by John-Richard Thompson, arrangements by Bobby Peaco, and choreography
by Thommie Walsh. Featured in the cast are Mr. Peaco, Anthony . Lauria,
Kevin Myers, Connie Pachl and Deb Spielman. "Around the World in a
Bad Moon" returns for five performances, Fridays, January 11th, 18th
& 25th at 7:00 pm, Sunday January 13th at 5:00 pm and Monday, the
14th at 9:00 pm. This show, based on the real experiences of a flight
attendant, is written by Renee Foss, and features in the cast Rene,
Lou Rudy, Hector Coris, Suzanne Adams and Jennifer Winegardner. "Judy
& Me," a new gay play by Charles Tolliver, featuring Rich Delia, is
here on the 3rd, 4th & 5th at 8:00 pm, and on the 6th at 6:00 pm.
THE DUPLEX (61 Christopher
Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
features comedy this month, with Tommy Koenig appearing every Saturday
night at 10:00 pm and Tracy Esposito on Fridays at 10:00 pm. Susan
Campanaro's "Variety Show" will be on Monday, January 28th at 7:00
pm.
THE FIREBIRD CAFE (363
West 46th Street, NYC - 212-586-0244 - http://www.firebirdrestaurant.com/)
is featuring Jeanne MacDonald on Saturdays, January 5th, 12th, 19th
& 26th at 9:00 pm, with musical director Rick Jensen and Steve Bargonetti
on guitar. I haven't received the FireBird schedule as yet, so you
will have to wait for the next issue for additional listings for January.
DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West
46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
has some terrific shows lined up in January, and we can only highlight
a few here this issue. Deborah Boily drops by from Texas with her
show "I've Got My Standards! ... Now & Then" on Friday, January 4th
at 9:00 pm and Sunday the 5th at 8:00 pm. Michael Jones is at the
piano. There is a more complete story, with photo, in the "Breaking
News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
A trio of vocalists, Jean Acosta, Robin Joyce and Jeanine Tolve join
forces in a new show called "Nothing in Common, appearing Friday the
4th at 7:00 pm, Saturday the 5th at 6:00 pm and Sunday the 6th at
3:00 pm (with additional shows on the 12th, 30th and February 1st).
Musical director is Matthew Ward. Marcy Heisler & Zina Goldrich present
two evenings of their own songs on Monday & Tuesday, January 7th &
8th at 7:00 pm - Scott Coulter joins to help on the vocals.
Also at DON'T TELL MAMA
(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/),
Simon Fortin returns to cabaret with a new show "Of Frogs & Princes"
on Sunday, January 6th at 5:00 pm. Additional shows are set for the
12th, 14th, 22nd and 29th - see the Don't Tell Mama website for all
shows and show times. Christopher Caswell also returns to cabaret
with a new show on Wednesdays, January 9th, 16th & 23rd at 7:00 pm.
There is a more complete story, with photo, in the "Breaking News"
section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
Sigrid Sunstedt is back with her delightful "Marlene" tribute on Fridays,
the 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th at 8:30 pm. Tommy Femia is back every
Saturday in January at 11:00 pm with his latest "Judy Garland, Live!
JUDY SINGS BROADWAY!", featuring lots of new songs like "Thoroughly
Modern Millie," "Leave You," "Don't Rain on My Parade," "Rose's Turn,"
"Something's Coming," and more. Tommy will also be appearing, one
night only, with Christine Pedi on Sunday, January 6th at 7:00 pm
at DON'T TELL MAMA with "Judy & Liza, Live!" Michael Conley's "Gay
& Lesbian Comedy Fest" is back, with shows every Friday night at 10:30
pm, featuring stand-up and musical comedy.
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VORTEX JAZZ BAR (139-141
Stoke Newington Church Street, LONDON N16 - Reservations +44 (0)20
7254 6516) presents "Pirate Jenny" on Monday, January 7th, with a
show called "Strong Words Sturdily Spoken." The show features two
of Britain's greatest maverick songwriters, both of whom have established
themselves on the folk/acoustic circuit but whose gift for melody,
brilliantly witty and insightful words and incisive social criticism
sets them among the ranks of the great chansonniers. As it happens,
both are also friends who have often worked together, but tonight
they're delivering two superb sets in their own right. Leon Rosselson
is a true veteran of satirical song: though best known on the folk
scene, his pithy, acerbic, unashamedly oppositional and often bitterly
hilarious songs boast influences from traditions like music hall and
French realist songwriting. Rob Johnson's pithy, literate and moving
songs, place him in a category far removed from the comfortable cliche
of the acoustic singer-songwriter. Pirate Jenny's host and resident
performer Des De Moorewill also be offering his own mini-cabaret set,
bringing his unique and dramatic performance to moving and witty originals
including material from forthcoming album Testing Times as well as
drawing on a selection of French, German and Dutch material in original
translations. Showtimes are 8:00 and 11:15 pm.
Liz Callaway brings her
60s tribute to the EMELIN THEATRE (153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, NY
- 914-698-3045) on Saturday, January 12th at 8:00 pm (one show only).
This two act evening will feature songs from her recent smash 60s
CD as well as Liz' favorites.
5 places only remain in
Tovah Feldshuh's intensive workshop "An Actor's Approach to a Song."
The master class is January 18th through 20th. It is the last chance
to study with her before she leaves on concert tour! For details call
212 932 2416 or Visit her website at: http://www.tovahfeldshuh.com/.
Jazz vocalist and JEROME
RECORDS (http://www.jeromerecords.com/)
recording artist Laurie Krause makes her SOUL CAFE (444 West 42nd
Street, NYC - 212-244-7685) debut on Thursday, January 10th, with
sets at 9:00 & 11:00 pm. She is joined by the Daryl Kojak Quartet.
Well, this is a short
issue, but jam-packed with information. And it is just a sample of
all the great live entertainment events around the world that you
can be a part of. Additional items appear on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
under "Breaking News" and we urge you to check the website regularly
as new items are added almost daily.
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the number of banner ads is down for January - but this is actually
a stroke of luck for this who did place ads - since there are fewer
ads, each ad is shown more times (they appear at random on nearly
all 900+ pages of the website). For information on banner ads, just
send me a note at banners@svhamstra.com
with the word "Banner" in the subject line, and I'll send all the
details.
And that is just about
the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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