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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
#030404 - Thursday, April 17, 2003
Since 1990 Your First, Best, and Only Complete Source of Cabaret
News
If it's anything to do
with cabaret, you'll probably read it here first!
Now that the MAC Awards
have come - and gone with a bang - its time to get back to reality.
This year's extravaganza will be one that will be hard to top in future
years, to be sure. I have sent out as complete a report as could be
written of the event to all members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, and
that report has been posted on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website
(http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
as of early this morning. I have also received some fantastic photos
of the event from Henri Van Ryn, and I will be posting them on the
website, either later today or some time tomorrow.
Especially important was
the fact that the Awards Show exploded the myth that cabaret only
means a lady in an elegant gown, standing by a microphone, next to
a grand piano. Mary Cleere Haran took that role on Monday, and it
was a delightful presentation (only slightly marred by her usual over-long
patter). The show proved that Feinstein's, the Algonquin and Cafe
Carlyle presentations only represent a part of cabaret. Cabaret is
alive, fun and exciting. The performers who have come into cabaret
in the past 5 or 7 years or so have invigorated the art form, and
in some ways have returned cabaret to its roots - irreverent at times,
risque at times, even bawdy at times - yet always fresh and entertaining.
Welcome to 21st Century, cabaret! This is the cabaret foreseen and
foretold by folks like my favorite cabaret icon of yore, Bruce Hopkins
- I am sure that if he was watching from somewhere, he was cheering
the show on.
A few paragraphs from
my MAC AWARDS report deserve repetition here:
Judy Barnett was especially
eloquent in berating the fact that MAC was presenting just one award
this year in the jazz category (which she presented to Natalie Douglas)
when in years past there have been as many as 5 awards in this area,
including Male & Female, Major & Minor Vocalist awards and a Jazz
Instrumentalist Award. With the fact that there are more jazz clubs
in Manhattan than Cabaret Clubs (there are 15 clubs belonging to MAC
alone that feature predominately jazz performance), this is especially
startling. At one time there was also a category for jazz recording.
The same could be said
in the comedy area, where only two awards were presented this year,
for Male & Female Stand-up - in years past there have been four presented,
in the Major & Minor divisions. (There are 5 comedy clubs on the MAC
member list alone, and several of the member cabarets feature Stand-Up
Comedy regularly as part of their schedules.)
Does this reflect a lack
of interest in comedy and jazz performers in competing in the awards
process, or does it reflect a lack of interest on the part of MAC
in cultivating and promoting these areas in their programs? I suspect
that it is a little bit of each. MAC should either shore up their
relationship with these venues or consider dropping them as participants.
Also, I was asked to pass
along one correction to the MAC AWARD show program: Maria Gentile
wrote the lyrics for the nominated song "If I Was a Boy," with Ms.
Gentile and Caren Cole writing the music.
Cute quote found on the
web: How can Peter Cincotti win a MAJOR MALE VOCALIST award when he
is still under 21 and legally a minor?
ITEM OF NOTE
MOLLY'S RESTAURANT (Route
28, West Yarmouth, MA - Resv: 508-778-1927) is hosting a Benefit for
Frank Fitzpatrick (to assist with medical bills for cancer treatments)
on Sunday, April 27th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. If you can not attend
and would still like to contribute they will be collecting prizes
(dinners, overnights, ferry tickets, T-shirts - or whatever you can
contribute) for the Raffle. E-mail Patricia Fitzpatrick at pfitz3131@aol.com
for more information. Folks in the Cape Cod, Boston area will be especially
interested in this item.
TIME OUT NY WATCH
This week's issue of TIME
OUT NY continues their record of ignoring the MAC cabaret community:
No photos of MAC cabaret artists and just a feature about Ute Lemper
at the BOTTOM LINE (15 West 4th Street, NYC - 1-212-228-6300) - not
a MAC member club. No cabaret mentions in the Best of the Rest listings.
Will they be possibly mentioning the MAC Awards Show in the next issue?
A photo of the presentation of the TONY award to the DUPLEX staff
at the show? Don't get your hopes up too high. Hats off to the folks
in the audience at SYMPHONY SPACE on Monday night who kept their cool
and politely applauded when the editor, Joe Angio, was introduced,
along with cabaret editor H. Scott Jolley. But you might want to send
another note to TIME OUT with your thoughts. They might eventually
get the message. I again list an address for your convenience:
TIME OUT NEW YORK
627 Broadway - Seventh Floor
New York, NY 10012
Editor-in-Chief: Joe Angio
Managing Editor: Elizabeth Barr
E-Mail: letters@timeoutny.com
Editorial Fax: 212-460-8744
ITEMS OF NOTE
This Sunday, April 20th,
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on
the Internet at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram,
heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm (ET), host David Kenney will feature the
music of Nina Simone. Some of the songs from her career that you will
hear are "A Single Woman" (Rod McKuen), "Mississippi Goddamn," Hoagy
Carmichael's "I Get Along Without You Very Well," "Papa, Can You Hear
Me?," of course, "I Loves You, Porgy" (George & Ira Gershwin) and
more! David will also play four renditions of "Nature Boy" written
by EDEN Ahbez in 1946 with performances by Nat Cole, Jack Donahue,
Johnny Hartman and a brand new recording by Peter Cincotti. He will
also present some recent CD releases. You are invited to e-mail your
comments and suggestions to David Kenney at: oldisnew@earthlink.net.
For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/.
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY
CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/)
has been cancelled for tonight, Thursday, April 17th, due to the holidays.
If you have any interest in musical theater, you should be attending
these interview shows every Thursday at MAMA'S at 6:00 pm. Cost is
a $10 and 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds go to BROADWAY
CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/)! For details, see:
http://www.geocities.com/broadwaychatterbox/.
On Sunday, April 27th,
at 7:30 pm, the 92nd St. Y (92nd Street at Lexington Avenue, NYC -
212-415-5500 - http://www.92ndsty.org/) will gives cabaret fans chance
to listen in as Leonard Lopate talks with three of New York's biggest
names in cabaret, Bobby Short, Barbara Carroll and Ann Hampton Callaway,
about their amazing careers. Due to a conflict in scheduling, Barbara
Cook will NOT appear on this panel, as originally announced. Tickets
are $22. There is a more complete story, with photo, in the "Breaking
News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
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and make visits to various cabaret events and performances locally
and around the country.
SAVE THE DATES! FUTURE MAJOR
CABARET EVENTS
This year's CABARETFEST!
(http://www.cabaretfest.com/)
in Provincetown will be the weekend of May 15th through 18th with
special guest Eileen Fulton! See the CABARETFEST website for details
on the great shows, seminars and Master Class events at this year's
fest. This is a great opportunity to learn about cabaret via the seminars
and Master Classes, see cabaret performances, and enjoy the pleasures
of this glorious and historic city before the big crows of summer
take over. Oh, yes, and enjoy the best clam chowder found anywhere.
Once again, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will be there! Stay tuned.
The 2003 SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
CABARET CONVENTION (http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/cabaret/general.html)
will be held at the Sydney Town Hall over five nights Ý Tuesday May
27th through Saturday May 31st. The Convention will include four Showcase
sessions. The final night is the Gala Night when the three award winners
will be announced.
Outstanding cabaret performers
are invited to audition on Friday and Saturday April 11th and 12th
in the Marconi Room at Sydney Town Hall. Contact Gail Marshall via
e-mail: gmarshall@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
or telephone at 02 9265 9114 for audition information.
This year's 2003 ADELAIDE
AUSTRALIA CABARET FESTIVAL (http://www.adelaidecabaret.com)
will be June 6th through 22nd. I will be giving you more details on
this huge event, which last year had an estimated attendance of 45,000
people over the 17 days of the festival. This festival has become
a landmark in Australia's arts landscape, and another example of how
South Australia is once again taking the lead in premier arts events
on a national scale. I think this festival takes the title as the
largest cabaret event in the world!
The 14th ANNUAL NYC CABARET
CONVENTION will be held this fall from October 20th through 26th,
2003. For information about the Mabel Mercer Foundation and to order
tickets for the Cabaret Convention, please contact their headquarters
in New York at 212-980-3026 or write to them at:
THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION
Attn: Donald Smith, Executive Director 160 East 48th Street - #14U
New York, NY 10017
CURRENT AND UPCOMING MAJOR
CABARET RELATED EVENTS
The Lampkin/Quade Naperville
Series is happening at the newly opened CROSSROADS THEATER (22 East
Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL - 1-630-428-4730) featuring the hottest
acts in Chicago-area cabaret. The remaining shows in this series,
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, are as follows:
April 30th: ShowBiz Kids
From Hell: Wild Chicago's Dick O'Day and Becca Kaufman. May 14th:
Alanda Coon in "Everybody Says Don't" directed by Stephan Rader. May
28th: Nan Mason in "Broadway's Great White Way." June 11th: MaryMonica
Thomas "Sepia Tones: The Music of Dorothy Dandridge."
ShaRell Productions (http://www.durellproductions.com/sharell),
Sandi Durell - Producer, Shari Upbin - Director, continue their popular
series "Timeless Divas" on May 18th at 7:00 pm at THE TRIAD (158 West
72nd Street, NYC - RESERVATIONS: 1-212-615-6966), featuring the wonderful
women over 40 in Theater, Cabaret and songwriting hosted by the fabulous
Karen Mason, who recently starred in "Mamma Mia" on Broadway. Scheduled
performers include: Kim Cea, Alison Fraser, Julie Gold, Kathleen Landis,
Marilyn Michaels, Vicki Phillips, Jana Robbins, Avery Sommers, and
Special Guests: Sidney Myer and the a Capella group The Decibelles.
(All appearances are subject to availabilities.) There is a $20 Cover
or $25 for VIP Reserved Seating plus a $12 Food/Beverage Minimum.
Cover Charges are payable in Cash. There is a more complete story,
with photo, in the "Breaking News" section of the CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/).
IN THE MAJOR ROOMS:
*** Detailed article on
the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM
(59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 ext. 171 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/)
- The exclusive six-week engagement of Karen Akers performing "Theatre
Songs" began on Tuesday, April 15th with performances continuing through
Saturday, May 24th. "Theatre Songs" is a program by such theatre composers
as Stephen Sondheim, Richard Maltby & David Shire, Marvin Hamlisch
and Maury Yeston, among others. Performances are Tuesdays through
Saturdays at 9:00 pm with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:30
pm. There is a $50 cover charge for all shows plus a $20 minimum.
On Thursdays and at the early shows on Fridays and Saturdays there
is a $50 dinner minimum. ***
BIRDLAND (315 West 44th
Street, NYC - 1-212-581-3080) - 2003 MAC AWARD winner (Major Male
Vocalist) Peter Cincotti, 19-year-old Concord Records pop/jazz recording
artist returns to the NY jazz scene and his roots on Friday & Saturday,
April 18th & 19th. Sets are at 9:00 pm and 11:00 pm. Peter, on piano
and vocals, will lead his quartet, which includes bassist Barak Mori,
drummer Kenny Washington, and tenor saxophonist Scott Kreitzer. There
is a cover charge of $35 with a $10 food/drink minimum per person.
***
BOTTOM LINE (15 West 4th
Street, NYC - 1-212-228-6300) - Ute Lemper's April 12th Town Hall
engagement has been rescheduled to Saturday April 19th at the BOTTOM
LINE. Show time is 8:00 pm; tickets are $30; Refunds for Town Hall
ticket holders are available at the place of purchase. Tickets for
the Bottom Line show are available at the venue's box office.
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East
76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
- The club is dark for a week until James Naughton returns, with shows
April 22nd through May 3rd. Bobby Short returns on May 6th. Call the
club for showtimes and charges.
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency
Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/)
- The club continues their "Singers & Songwriters" series with multi-award
winning performers Melissa Manchester and Paul Williams, whose engagement
runs from April 15th through 26th. "Songs & Stories" will feature
the critically acclaimed performers singing their hit songs and new
collaborations for an upcoming album. This New York engagement will
launch a national tour of the show. The show will play the following
schedule: Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 pm with a late show on
Friday and Saturday at 11:00 pm. All shows have a $60 cover and $30
minimum. Jackets are suggested, but not required. ***
JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette
Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 212-239-6200 - Box Office: 212-539-8778
- http://www.joespub.com/)
- On Thursday, April 24th at 7:30 pm, John Epperson presents SHOW
TRASH, which musically and anecdotally follows the oddball career
of Epperson (The Artist Principally Known as Lypsinka) as he sings
of a life that spans from a tiny town in Mississippi to American Ballet
Theatre, from firetraps in the East Village to the runways of Paris,
from the corporate boardrooms of Hollywood to his birthday, April
24th. Special lyrics by Tom Orr; Directed by Barry Kleinbort. More
information at http://www.lypsinka.com/.
Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at door.
STANHOPE PARK HYATT NEW
YORK (995 Fifth Avenue, NYC - 212-650-4737) - Steve Ross is here with
his show "An American in Paris" through Saturday May 17th. Performances
begin at 8:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday, (dinner required) with
late evening shows beginning at 10:30 pm Friday and Saturday ($25
food and beverage minimum). A $40 cover charge accompanies each show.
In this show, Mr. Ross bridges the Atlantic, connecting the Upper
East Side with Paris, France. For more information, see http://www.steveross.net/.
***
LE DOME at The Manor (111
Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360 - http://themanorrestaurant.com/)
- One of today's preeminent torchbearers of the Great American Songbook,
Tom Postilio, will perform here on Thursday, May 8th, as part of the
MANOR'S Cabaret Soiree Series. Call the club for showtimes and charges.
THE CABARET at Odette's
(South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.odettes.com/)
- The fabulous Lisa Hall is here tonight, Thursday, April 17th, followed
by local favorite Eddie Bruce in "Bruce on Bennett - a loving tribute
to Tony Bennett" on April 18th & 19th featuring The Dean Schneider
trio with Kevin MacConnell on bass and Carl Mottolla on drums. Call
the club for showtimes and charges.
TAVERN ON CAMAC (243 South
Camac Street, Philadelphia, PA - 215-545-0900) - "An Evening with
Doug Anderson," which finished a successful run at Odette's in New
Hope, is coming to Philadelphia this weekend. It will play on Saturday
April 19th at 8:00 pm. The show, which features Broadway, pop standards
and comedy, is being presented in this second venue to make it more
accessible to audiences from both New York and Philadelphia.
SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400
Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - http://www.scullersjazz.com/)
- Keely Smith returns after three electrifying shows last year with
a big, swinging Las Vegas sound. This show will feature the music
of Louis Prima and material from her new CD "Keely Sings Basie." Thursday
through Saturday, May 24th through 26th. Call the club for showtimes
and charges.
LIBBY'S CABARET (3401
Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA - 404-237-1943 - http://www.libbyscabaret.com/)
- Due to popular demand LIBBY'S presents the return of GIRLS ARE CRAZY
FOR GERSHWIN, an evening celebrating the musical genius of George
and Ira Gershwin featuring Beverly Blouin, Kenya Hamilton, Wendy Melkonian
and Libby Whittemore. Shows are through April 20th, Thursdays through
Saturdays at 8:30 pm and Sundays at 7:30 pm. Musical direction is
by Robert Strickland. Call the club for cover charges and minimums.
***
LE CHAT NOIR (715 St.
Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812 - http://www.lechatnoir.citysearch.com/)
- "Power Plays" by Elaine May and Alan Arkin is here through May 3rd,
Thursdays through Saturday. Keith Briggs directs this 'three-one-act-plays
in one-night' series: The Way of All Fish; Virtual Reality; In and
Out of the Light, starring Chad Carvelle, renowned humorist Peter
Gabb, triple Big Easy Award- winning actress, Yvette Hargis, and 2001
Big Easy nominee, Mary Lee Gibbons. Meantime, "The Black & White Blues"
is returns to Monday nights. From Harry Mayronne & Ricky Graham, its
the musical revue that makes New Orleans food, restaurants and celebrity
chefs SING! Call the club for showtimes and charges. "B&W Blues" the
recipient of a Big Easy Award nomination for best original show of
2002! ***
DAVENPORT'S (1383 North
Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/)
- Chicago favorites Sara Davis and Justin Hayford present "Taking
a Chance on Love: The Vernon Duke Story" in celebration of Vernon
Duke's 100th birthday. The show features a number of Duke's best-loved
songs, as well as numerous forgotten gems like "Nickel to My Name,"
"You're Far From Wonderful," and an unpublished tune, "I Cling to
You." You can catch this just two more Saturdays, April 19th & 26th
at 8:00 pm. Cover Charge: $12.00.
TRINITY RIVER ARTS CENTER
(2600 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 180, Dallas, TX - 214-630-5491) - Tom
Grounds will be performing "Something That I Wanted You to Know" at
7:30 pm on Wednesday April 30, 2003 as part of Cabaret Wednesdays.
In this show, Tom reflects upon past relationships and decisions.
Overflowing with humor, poignant moments and wonderful songs, Grounds
shares his experiences of growing up, making sense out of adolescence,
falling in (and out of) love and becoming a stable gay man. Direction
by Linda K. Leonard and Musical Direction by Ricky Pope. Tickets are
$10.00. ***
DOLLY'S PALM SPRINGS (1032
North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA - 760-422-3655 - http://www.dollyspalmsprings.com/)
- Call the club for show information, showtimes and charges. ***
FEINSTEIN'S at the CINEGRILL
at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood,
CA - 323-466-7000) - This club, closed since October 2001 reopened
on March 25th with Michael Feinstein in a 5-week engagement through
April 26th. Call the club for showtimes and charges.
THE PLUSH ROOM at the
York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 -
http://www.plushroom.com/)
- Lillias White is here through April 19th on Tuesdays through Saturdays
at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm. Tickets: $30, plus 2 drink minimum.
Meantime, Shawn Ryan and his jazz trio will perform one more Sunday
on April 27th at 7:30 pm. There is a $25 cover, 2-drink minimum. Each
show will feature special guest artists.
PORTLAND SPIRIT (110 Caruthers
Street, Portland, OR - 503-943-9116 - http://www.portlandspirit.com/)
- Debbie Shapiro Gravitte, Tony winner for Broadway's "Jerome Robbins'
Broadway" wraps up the cabaret series on Friday & Saturday, April
25th & 26th. Call the club for showtimes and charges.
PIZZA ON THE PARK (11
Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, London - 020-7235-5273 - http://www.pizzaonthepark.com/)
- A regular favorite at the Algonquin's famous Oak Room and the Waldorf
Astoria, New York singer and pianist Daryl Sherman will return for
two weeks, April 23rd through May 3rd, with Dave Green on bass and
on guitar, John Wheatley from Boston who appeared in the UK last summer
with Ruby Braff. The room opens 7:00 pm and Daryl will play two sets,
at 9:15 and 10:45 pm. Call the club for charges. ***
KABARETT JUNCTION (139
Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, Sydney, AU - 1300 136 166 - http://www.showtune.com.au/)
- Belinda Wollaston, one of Australia's hottest rising musical theatre
& cabaret performer premieres her hot new show "Hymns From The Hurricane"
on May 9th, just days after Belinda completes a season as Samantha
in the hot new Australian play, MILK. Tickets are on sale now through
TicketMaster7 on 1300 136 166 or online at http://www.ticketmaster7.com/.
***
CABARET HEADLINERS at
the National Arts Club (16 National Circuit, Barton ACT, AUS - 6273
3644 - http://www.npc.org.au/)
- Bill Stephens, who ran the now-closed SCHOOL OF ARTS CAFE has now
opened this new space in Canberra. The room currently is featuring
pianist/composer Geoff Harvey, Saturdays in April at 8:00 pm. Bill
has already presented the lovely Janet Seidel, the amazing Melissa
Langton and the handsome Hayden Tee is shows in February and March.
See the website for information.
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UPDATE ON SHOWS ORIGINALLY
SCHEDULED FOR JUDY'S CHELSEA
Barbara Lea, who was scheduled
to perform at JUDY'S CHELSEA in April, will be performing instead
at CHEZ SUZETTE (675B Ninth Avenue, NYC - 1-212-974-9002 - http://www.chezsuzettenyc.com/)
on Friday, May 16th and Friday, June 20th - both dates with sets at
8:30 and 10:15 pm. No cover; $15 food/drink minimum. For more information,
see http://www.barbaralea.com/.
Lucille Carr-Kaffashan's
show originally scheduled for JUDY'S CHELSEA in April, will now be
performed at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/)
on Wednesday, May 14th at 6:00 pm, Saturday, May 24th at 4:30 pm and
Friday, May 30th at 8:30 pm. Lucille will also present the show at
THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000
- http://www.odettes.com/) on Friday & Saturday, June 6th & 7th at
8:00 pm.
Clark Warren will perform
his show, also originally scheduled for JUDY'S CHELSEA, at DANNY'S
SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
on Thursdays in July, the 10th, 17th and 24th at 7:00 pm. Clark will
have as a special guest Pamela Palmiari on July 17th & 24th.
If your show was originally
booked at JUDY'S CHELSEA, please let me know as soon as possible if/where/when
it has been re-booked so we can let folks know here.
NEW ON THE WEBSITE
Information about other
shows around the country and around the world can be found on the
BREAKING NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/)
as well as in the LISTINGS section. I have also been adding piano
bar and lounge listings for all areas. New items are added almost
daily! Here are some of the articles added since we sent out the last
issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE:
« REPORT ON THE 2003 MAC
AWARDS SHOW - posted 04/17/03
« John Wallowitch at Danny's April 25th - posted 04/16/03
« CabaretFest is returning to Provincetown for the fourth year! -
posted 04/16/03
« KENNY DAVIDSEN TO RELEASE SINGER/SONGWRITER ALBUM - posted 04/15/03
« Stevie Holland Releases "Almost Like Being In Love" - posted 04/15/03
« SHARON ELLZEY TOASTS LIFE IN SHOW AT MAMA'S - posted 04/15/03
« 2003 MAC AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED - posted 04/15/03
« CHICAGO REVIEW: Joan Curto at DAVENPORT'S - posted 04/15/03
« CHICAGO REVIEW: Sara Davis and Justin Hayford at DAVENPORT'S - posted
04/15/03
« CHICAGO REVIEW: Jeanne Scherkenbach at DAVENPORT'S - posted 04/15/03
« 2003 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MAC AWARD STRAW POLL RESULTS - posted
04/14/03
« KEELY SMITH SWINGS BASIE-STYLE at FEINSTEIN'S - posted 04/10/03
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2003 MAC AWARD nominee
(Male Vocalist) Marcus Simeone and songwriter/pianist Jay Bradley
team up to perform a special EASTER SUNDAY show at CHEZ SUZETTE (675B
Ninth Avenue, NYC - 1-212-974-9002 - http://www.chezsuzettenyc.com/)
on Sunday, April 7th at 7:00 pm. There is no cover and a $15 food/drink
minimum.
Michael McAssey returns
to New York City in an encore presentation of his critically-acclaimed
20th anniversary show from last fall. He will be appearing at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/)
on Sundays May 4th & 11th at 9:00 pm, and upstairs at REGENTS (317
East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-593-3091) on Mondays May 5th & 12th at
8:00 pm.
Cabaret Artist Sharon
Ellzey will perform her one-woman show "So Here's to Life" at the
legendary DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/).
The early performances on Saturday, April 19th and Saturday, April
26th, both at 6:30 pm, are designed to appeal to the pre-theatre crowd,
putting them in the mood for a fun evening of Big Apple entertainment,
Broadway style. Ms. Ellzey's musical director is the noted Broadway
composer Daniel Sticco. He is a Helen Hayes Award nominee for his
work with STUDIO THEATRE's "Old Wicked Songs" and productions of "Falsettoland"
and "Bat Boy." Tickets are $15 plus a 2-drink minimum.
"Almost Like Being In
Love" is a new recording by Stevie Holland from the 150 Music label
developed out of Stevie's show at Danny's Skylight Room in December
2002. Produced and arranged by Gary William Friedman, this CD showcases
Stevie's swinging, soulful and emotionally charged vocals. She's accompanied
by pianist Jesse Green (son of jazz great Urbie Green) and various
instrumental combinations. The CD's release on April 22nd will be
celebrated with 2 special performances at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342
West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
on Tuesdays, April 22nd & 29th at 9:00 pm. Stevie will be backed by
a trio led by pianist Jesse Green. There is a $15 cover charge with
a $10 food/drink minimum.
Judy Rosan will present
her show "Once in a Lifetime," with a New York debut at 7 P.M. Thursday,
evenings, April 24th and May 1st, 2003 at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342
West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/).
Reflecting the theme "Songs that make you happy, Songs that make you
sad, But most of all - Songs that make you glad," Judy will sing a
medley of captivating numbers about the joys, as well as heart rending
relationships, with different types of men. Her show is directed by
Vicky Stuart, a veteran performer and singer, and she will be accompanied
by Ralph Barnes on piano and Mark Wade on Bass. Cover is $12.00 plus
a $10 food/drink minimum.
The Kitchenettes' "DINE,"
which originally debuted in 2001, is back in a new staging with performances
at COPIA: THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR WINE, FOOD & THE ARTS (500 First
Street, Napa, CA - 707-259-1600 - http://www.copia.org)
on Monday, April 21st at 8:00 pm (Member $18; Non-Member $20) and
San Francisco's prestigious THE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940
Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.plushroom.com/)
on Monday, June 23rd at 8:00 pm ($20 plus 2-drink minimum). For more
information, see http://www.thekitchenettes.com/.
Vocalist John De Palma
brings his new show, "Wouldn't It Be Good" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343
West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/).
Remaining dates are on Fridays in April, the 11th, 18th & 25th at
6:30 pm. Director is Karen Mack, with Michael Holland as musical director.
On Monday, the 31st, John received a BACK STAGE Bistro Award for Special
Material for his song (written with James Followell) "This Song is
Mine." He CD, of the same name, was nominated for a 2003 MAC AWARD
as Best Recording. For more information see http://www.johndepalma.net/.
Since its opening at DON'T
TELL MAMA in the fall of November 2000, The Rock Albers Show has been
exciting audiences and critics - and colleagues. 2003 MAC AWARD winner
(Stand-Up Comedy) Albers, in his hit show, pokes fun at American pop
culture. Focusing on the uniqueness of his comedy material. The acclaimed
show, now entering its third season, is reopening at UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S
TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - SmartTix: 1-212-206-1515 or http://www.smarttix.com/)
with remaining shows on Saturdays, April 12th, 19th & 26th at 9:00
pm. The show's musical director is Dick Gallagher, who composed the
music for the hit Off-Broadway show, "When Pigs Fly," which played
in New York for two years. As a musical director, Gallagher has worked
with singers including Patti LuPone and has received seven MAC Awards
for musical direction. There is a $10 cover for the show which is
being waived for all MAC members and their guests (using the Discount
Code MAC). There is a 2-drink minimum.
"From Where I Stand,"
a new musical revue with book, music and lyrics by Albert M. Tapper,
opened at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd
Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) will have its last performance on Friday,
April 18th at 8:30 pm. "From Where I Stand" features an outstanding
cast of five: Kim Cea (Broadway's Smokey Joe's Cafe, Emmy nominee
for The News In Revue), Morton Allen David, Brian Kuchta, Adam Mastrelli
(The Water Coolers) and Debra Pitkin. Musical direction is by Lanny
Meyers. There is a $20 cover, 1-drink minimum. For more information,
see http://www.jamiederpy.com/.
Highly acclaimed singer,
Baby Jane Dexter, is welcomed into the legendary THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
for seven Saturdays in her eagerly awaited new show, ANOTHER SPRING.
Ms. Dexter is joined by her musical director Ross Patterson. Remaining
shows are Saturdays at 9:00 pm on April 12th, 19th & 26th. There is
a $15 music charge and a 2-drink minimum. This very special downtown
appearance marks Ms. Dexter's first New York engagement in a year.
The eclectic new show includes songs by Randy Newman, Abbey Lincoln,
Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn, Michael Kamen, Vernon Duke and The Beatles.
2003 MAC AWARD nominee,
singer Pam Tate brings her all-new show "Something Wonderful" downtown
to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/)
with shows on Tuesdays, April 22nd & 29th at 7:00 pm. "Something Wonderful"
features such favorites as George & Ira Gershwin's "Our Love Is Here
To Stay," "All The Way" by Sammy Cahn and "Something Wonderful" by
Rodgers and Hammerstein as well as songs by contemporary songwriters
Lina Koutrakos, Sting and Tate. "Something Wonderful" is directed
by Erv Raible, with musical direction by Tedd Firth and Ritt Henn
on bass. There is a $15 music charge ($10 for MAC members) and a 2-drink
minimum. For more information, see http://www.pmate.com/.
The 2003 MAC AWARD nominated
show "Jamie deRoy & friends" returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) this Saturday,
April 19th at 8:30 pm. The show is directed by Barry Kleinbort, with
Lanny Meyers as musical director. Jamie's guests are Anna Bergman,
Barbara Fasano, Adam James, Jose Liana, Adam Mastrelli, Mitchell Olsen
and Debra Pitkin - more to be added. For more information, see http://www.jamiederoy.com/.
Singer/ pianist/songwriter,
Robyn McCorquodale returns to DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
to present 2 more performances of "Up Ahead," on Mondays, May 12th
and June 16th, all shows at 7:00 pm. The show, "Up Ahead," features
a collection of songs comprising both classic standards and original
compositions, including a few selections from her award-winning debut
CD of the same name. Robyn will sing and play piano in her trio, with
John Benthal on guitar and Ritt Henn on bass. There is a $12 music
cover and $10 food/drink minimum. For more information, please see
http://www.robynsong.com/.
TAGLine
Music (http://www.taglinemusic.com/)
has released it's first Cabaret CD, "Tom Grounds: Something That I
Wanted You To Know," now available. In this inventive CD, vocalist
Tom Grounds reflects upon past relationships and decisions. Overflowing
with humor, poignant moments and wonderful songs, Grounds shares his
experiences of making sense out of adolescence, falling in (and out
of) love, and unpacking ancient baggage. "Tom Grounds: Something That
I Wanted You To Know" is available at http://www.Amazon.com/
and http://www.CDBaby.com/.
Links to these sites are available on the TAGLine Music web site at
http://www.taglinemusic.com/.
The second project in the works is a holiday album due for the 2003
holidays.
LAMPKIN MUSIC GROUP (http://www.lampkinmusic.com/)
is proud to announce the off-Broadway debut of the critically acclaimed,
Chicago production of "Before I Disappear," starring award-winning
transgendered actress/singer/writer Alexandra Billings. This is a
special one-week-only engagement, running from Wednesday, April 23rd
through Sunday, April 27th in the GRAND THEATER AT THE PRODUCER'S
CLUB (358 West 44th Street, NYC). Tickets are $50 and are available
by calling SmartTix at 1-212-868-5252 or at the website http://www.smarttix.com/.
The show on Wednesday, April 23rd is a special benefit night for BROADWAY
CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/)
with 20% of the proceeds going directly to this terrific group. Showtimes
are 7:30 pm with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 pm.
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