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CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE #030803 - MID-WEEK - Thursday, August 28, 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!
This is the "MID-WEEK CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE," part two of the issue
we sent out on Monday. The MONDAY issue includes the regular listings
for cabarets around the world, and also has information on all the banner
ads running on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website. Soon, the Monday
issue will also include listings of shows offering discounts to CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE members. This "MID-WEEK" issue will concentrate more
on news, late breaking stories and notes on shows seen.
OH MY - IS THAT SEPTEMBER UP AHEAD?
The month of August here in NYC has been both boring and eventful! None
of the 50-million folks who were caught in the now infamous "Blackout
of 2003" will forget that event, but little else of the month really
caught my attention. In fact, looking over my calendar of the past month,
I note that I attended just 13 cabaret shows on just 10 nights, with
just two more shows to catch, tonight and tomorrow night before Labor
Day on Monday, September 1st!
Of course September will be a different story completely. First off,
the "major rooms" here in town reopen, the new MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second
Avenue, NYC) opens later in the month, and folks return to NYC from
their summer vacation away from the steamy streets of Manhattan.
I am taking the extended weekend off, so the normal MONDAY issue of
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will go out on TUESDAY this week. Keep an eye
out for it, since I will be giving you as complete a rundown of cabaret
in September around the world as is possible - if you have something
you think I should include, send it in. I hope to give a monthly preview
in the first issue of every month.
I was able to get a lot of work done in the website these past few days,
and there are a number of new items on the BREAKING NEWS page from all
sections of the world - a list is below. I have several more to add
- later today and tomorrow. I can't stress enough that I prefer press
releases sent via e-mail - it saves me a lot of retyping. Remember,
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is a one-person operation, and my typing fingers
get tired occasionally, meaning a delay in getting your story out. And
please, send complete information - so many folks forget important things
like the address and reservation phone number of the venue, or the cover
charge. One publicist (supposedly a pro) nearly always forgets to include
the name of the musical director, and another is still using my nearly-three-year-old
address, meaning often the releases reach me after the event has taken
place! And don't forget to add your website URL - it is amazing how
many folks (including publicists) who forget this vital piece of information!
They spend thousands of dollars for a website and then forget to include
the URL in a press release!
Oh, yes, and please don't just send me a website link - I get between
5 and 10 listing requests and press releases a day, and I simply don't
have the time to visit every link, copy down the information, and the
type up a three or four paragraphs. I actually usually visit the link
after I post the article on my website, just to make sure it is working
correctly.
This issue also marks the first of a new section - CABARET THIS 'N THAT
- short items of cabaret performers on the move, at play, wherever.
You will find this section near the end of the newsletter, after the
mini-reviews. You are invited to submit information and tidbits for
this section - if I feel it is appropriate, I will include it.
A BIG THANK YOU NOTE
Once again, I send a great big thank you to all the many folks who have
joined or rejoined as members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE in our 2003-2004
membership drive! It is really thrilling to see several brand new members
join, and so many folks rejoining. Note that every membership donation
I receive is acknowledged within about 48 hours with a form e-mail letter.
Please check that the amount on the acknowledgement agrees with the
donation sent (I have sent out over 250 so far, and I am not infallible).
Also, tomorrow I should finish sending out all the membership cards
- the only ones left are where I didn't get an address with the membership
donation. We passed the 250 mark, and are heading for 300.
Note: Please make sure that your checks are made out to Stu Hamstra,
rather than CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. I have had to send back several
checks.
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THANKS TO OUR RENEWING CHARTER MEMBERS!
The following four additional charter members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
joined in the past week for 2003-2004, making it the third year in a
row that they have supported the newsletter and the website:
Leslie Anderson
Nancy Bach
Chris Barrett
Patrick Boyd
Hector Coris
Carolyn Montgomery
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are CHARTER members, who have supported CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for three
years in a row, since our membership system began! We'll be listing
additional charter members each week as they join. Thanks to all charter
members for your continued support!
ITEMS OF NOTE - SORT OF ORGANIZED BY DATE
REBECCA LUKER & DANNY BURSTEIN at BROADWAY CHATTERBOX THIS WEEK
At Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West
46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) tonight, Thursday, August 28th at 6:00 pm guests will be Rebecca Luker
& Danny Burstein. If you have any interest in musical theater, you should
be attending these interview shows every Thursday. Cost is a $10 donation
and 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY
FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
)! For details, visit http://www.geocities.com/broadwaychatterbox/
.
"MUFTEE" GUESTS AT STABLES THIS WEEKEND
Hayden Tee's guests for this weekend's edition of MufTee on August 29th
& 30th, Hayden's guests are Avigail Herman and Andrew Koblar. "MufTee:
Casual Cabaret" with Hayden Tee features guests from theater & cabaret
at 11:00 pm on Fridays & Saturdays at STABLES THEATRE (10 Nimrod Street,
Kings Cross, Sydney - Tel: 9250-7799). "Muff-Tee" provides a unique
meshing of cabaret performance with special guests and audience interplay,
and is in its fourth month.
"EVERYTHING OLD" TAKES A HOLIDAY
On this coming Sunday, August 24th, 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 is taking the week
off, so the show will not be broadcast. 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/
.
ADDITIONAL DATE ADDED TO PHILLIP OFFICER'S SHOW
Phillip Officer's tribute to Burton Lane, "I Hear Music," was a smashing
success at the KING KONG ROOM at the Supper Club (240 West 47th Street,
NYC - 1-212-921-1904 - http://www.KingKongRoom.com/),
so they are adding another date by popular demand on Monday, September
1st at 7:00 pm. Selections from "On A Clear Day" and "Finian's Rainbow"
delighted audiences and critics alike. $20 cover, $15 food/drink minimum.
JASON ROBERT BROWN IN CONCERT AT KING KONG ROOM
Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist for "Parade," Jason Robert
Brown joins the King Kong Room family with a concert featuring his trio,
the Caucasian Rhythm Kings (Gary Sieger on guitar and Randy Landau on
bass), along with singer Lauren Kennedy and other special surprise guests.
Shows are Mondays, September 1st & 8th at the KING KONG ROOM at the
Supper Club (240 West 47th Street, NYC - 1-212-921-1904 - http://www.KingKongRoom.com/)
at 8:30 pm. $25 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. Reservations are required.
WALLOWITCH SHOW EXTENDED FOR THIRD MONTH AT DANNY'S
John Wallowitch, one of our premier cabaret artists, continues at DANNY'S
SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
through October 12th on Saturdays at 7:00 pm and Sundays at 6:15 PM.
The program will feature John's own songs, both heart-felt and hilarious.
It is dedicated to John's long-time partner Bertram Ross, Martha Graham's
leading male dancer, who passed away on Easter Sunday this year. Performances
dates are Saturdays, September 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th and October 4th
& 11th at 7:00 pm and Sundays, September 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th and
October 5th & 12th at 6:15 pm. There is a $25 cover / $15 food or drink
minimum. Pre-show dining applies to the minimum, and a dinner/show package
is available for $54.50.
MEMORIAL FOR ANDY GARCIA AT TRIAD - UPDATED CAST LIST
"AND the ANGEL'S SING" will be a celebration of Andy Garcia's life and
his songs on Saturday, September 6th at 2:30 pm at THE TRIAD (158 West
72nd Street, NYC - Resv: 212-787-7921). The celebration will benefit
God's Love, We Deliver, and will be produced by John Hoglund. Scheduled
to perform are Scott Barbarino, Marnie Baumer, David Colbert, Tom Coviello,
Baby Jane Dexter, Natalie Douglas, David Gurland, Annie Hughes, Lina
Koutrakos, Eva Ladas, Marieann Meringolo, Mark Nadler, Colm Reilly,
Steve Ross, Val Ryder, Jerry Scott, Terri White ... and some surprises.
Steven Ray Watkins will be musical director. There is a $15 donation,
2-drink minimum. More information on Mr. Garcia can be found in the
"Remembering?" section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/CabaretRemembers.shtml
).
TRIBUTE TO DORIS DAY IN CHICAGO
On September 6th at 3:00 pm, "Sentimental Journey," a musical tribute
to Doris Day, America's legendary golden girl of song, presented by
the Chicago Department of a Cultural affairs in collaboration with The
Chicago Cabaret Professionals will be presented at the CHICAGO CULTURAL
CENTER'S CLAUDIA CASSIDY THEATRE (78 East Washington Street, Chicago,
IL - 1-877-CHICAGO - http//www.877CHICAGO.com/). Performers include
Michelle Lee Bradley, Alexandra Billings, Nan Mason, Tom Michael, Patty
Morabito, Audrey Morris, Allen Nichols, Daryl Nitz and MaryMonica Thomas.
The show is directed by acclaimed Ralph Lampkin, with musical director
Dan Stetzel. Free Admission. Part of Play on Chicago, featuring more
than 150 musical festivals and cultural events through September 21st.
RICKY IAN GORDON AT THE DUPLEX
To celebrate the release of his new songbook, "Finding Home," celebrated
composer RICKY IAN GORDON will present two very special concerts of
his work at the historic DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street,
NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) on Saturday, September 6th and Sunday, September 7th at 6:00 pm. The
shows will feature special guests Lewis Cleale, Malcolm Gets, Rosena
Hill, Jessica Molaskey, Brooke Sunny Moriber, Billy Porter, Diane (Fratantoni)
and Brian Sutherland, and Michael Winther and Mr. Gordon at the piano.
There is an $18 cover, as well as a two-drink minimum, no credit cards
are accepted, and no one under 21 will be admitted.
SIEGELS CELEBRATE CDs AT DILLON'S
Barbara & Scott Siegel, TheaterMania's Nightlife Notes columnists, have
chosen their next set of CDs in their recently launched "Picks of the
Month" series at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797).
The award-winning vocalist Scott Coulter will be honored for his self-named
debut CD (LML Music - http://www.lmlmusic.com/)
as will the cult favorite comedy group Modern Man for their first CD:
"The Wide Album" (Inverted Turtle Records). Coulter and Modern Man will
perform on Sunday, September 7th at 7:00 pm (doors open for dinner at
6:00 pm). The evening will also include Scott Coulter's special guest
stars, Stephen Schwartz, Jessica Hendy, and Tim DiPasqua. Additional
guest stars may be announced later (subject to change). There is no
cover, no minimum - reservations are strongly advised.
CABARET FOR A CURE IN VIRGINIA
The 7th Annual CABARET FOR A CURE will take place on Sunday, September
7th at OPUS 88 in the McLean Hilton (Jones Branch Road, McLean, VA -
Resv: 301-424-2827) at 2:00 pm. Featured entertainment for the benefit
will be The Singular Sensations, along with a six piece combo, and a
few surprises. There will also be a dance floor and a cash bar. There
is no official admission charge, just a suggestion that you bring your
check book and give to the American Cancer Society until your wallet
and your spirits feel lighter.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN" CELEBRATES 25 YEARS!!!
David Kenney's 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), will have a 25th Anniversary Celebration
with a Benefit for WBAI-FM at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
on Monday, September 8th at 7:00 pm. Tom Andersen and Jessica Molaskey
are scheduled to perform, with others to be added. The show will be
hosted by David, and it will be taped for later broadcast. The $25 Cover
Charge goes to WBAI-FM (You can buy a table of 10 for $225) plus there
is a $10 food/drink minimum.
WEILL STYLE SONGS AT DOWNTOWN SPACE
"Songs In the Style of Weill" starring Lorinda Lisitza in her acclaimed
MAC and Bistro award winning solo cabaret debut, will be featured at
THE JEAN COCTEAU REPERTORY THEATRE (330 Bowery, NYC - 212-677-0060 ext.
16) for one night only on Monday, September 8th, 7:30 pm. A celebration
featuring the music of Kurt Weill as well as songs written for Weill's
wife, Lotte Lenya, by Marc Blitzstein and Kander and Ebb, this show's
unique twist also features music written by Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen,
Randy Newman and Joni Mitchell, each reminiscent of the style of Weill.
Albert Ahronheim, whose Off- Broadway credits include "The Big Bang,"
"The Immigrant," and "Doctor, Doctor," is the musical director. Tickets
are $15.
EVENING OF CABARET IN SAN FRANCISCO
"An Evening of American Cabaret," a one-night-only concert of international
vocalists will embrace an extraordinary array of talent, highlighted
by several singers whose wider renown stems from their local beginnings
-- including Wesla Whitfield and Spencer Day will be presented at HERBST
THEATRE (401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA - 415-392-4400) on Monday,
September 8th at 8:00 pm. Featured performers are Christine Andreas,
Klea Blackhurst, Spencer Day, Jeff Harnar, Andrea Marcovicci, Sidney
Myer, Georga Osborne, Craig Rubano, KT Sullivan, Lumiri Tubo, and Wesla
Whitfield (with Mike Greensill). The show is produced by The Mabel Mercer
Foundation in association with Bill Lanese. Tickets are priced from
$75.00 to $25.00.
NEW JAZZ SONG BOOK CELEBRATION AT CHEZ SUZETTE
On Wednesday, September 10th at 8:30 pm, CHEZ SUZETTE (675B Ninth Avenue,
NYC - 1-212-974-9002 - http://www.chezsuzettenyc.com/)
will present "SING JAZZ!" a unique musical event celebrating the new
song book "Sing Jazz!" - lead sheets for 76 Jazz Vocals. This is an
unprecedented collection with music by some of the world's finest Jazz
Composers and Performers. Scheduled Artists performing selections from
the book are Dr. Gloria Cooper, editor of "SING JAZZ!," Miles Griffith,
Giacomo Gates, Linda Ciofalo, Audrey Silver, Seth Fruiterman, Melody
B. Grell and other special guests. The song book is published by Second
Floor music impresario, producer and accomplished trumpeter Don Sickler,
and contains music composed by some of the world's finest jazz composers
and performers. Many of the selections were originally instrumental
compositions, for example trumpeter Clifford Brown's "Daahoud." The
songs are given new life with lyrics, in the case of "Daahoud", Meredith
Dambrosio is the lyricist andÊ the tune renamed "Beloved." The book
opens up a completely new range of repertoire for the vocalist. There
is no cover, and a $15 food & drink minimum.
KABARETT JUNCTION MOVES - BECOMES KABARETT VOLTAIRE
Showman David Hawkins has moved his "showtunes" productions to a new
location, and changed the name to KABARETT VOLTAIRE at Bar Me (230 William
Street Potts Point, Sydney, AU - 9368 0894 - http://www.showtune.com.au/)
- To open the new location is Lisa Schouw on Friday, September 12th.
Showtime is 8:00 - doors open at 7:00. $25 (Show Only) $40 (Show and
Dinner). David chose the name for many reasons, "Kabarett," as it is
his trademark in the Sydney scene and also in Germany it represents
political and social satire through words and music. And "Voltaire"
after Cafe Voltaire, one of the most famous cabarets in the world, located
in Zurich, Switzerland. It is where the famous DaDa art movement was
formed during the first world war. To open the new location is Lisa
Schouw on Friday & Saturday, September 12th & 13th as well as Sunday,
September 21st and Friday October 3rd. Showtime is 8:00 - doors open
at 7:00. $25 (Show Only) $40 (Show and Dinner).
CABARET RETURNS TO HACKENSACK, NJ!
Made famous in the song "I Happen to Like New York," Cabaret will come
once again to Hackensack, NJ as Boulevard East Productions, in association
with THE HACKENSACK CULTURAL ARTS CENTER (39 Broadway, Hackensack, NJ
- 201-487-5518), presents their second annual cabaret series. The series
will take place over three Fridays in September, the 12th, 19th and
26th. Admission for all shows is $12 with a senior discount. The bill
for September 12th boasts two vocalists, Brent Winborn, offering a sampling
of his recent hit show "Welcome to the 60s," and Page Sampson, who will
be performing from "Braving the Elements," her most recent show which
just concluded an acclaimed run at DON'T TELL MAMA. On September 19th,
Eddie Bruce salutes two entertainment icons: Anthony Newley and Tony
Bennett, in his show, "Eddie and the Tonys." The series closes on September
26th with The Decibelles, four gals in 4-Part harmony, opening for singer
Joan Crowe, who presents a salute to great women songwriters of the
20th Century in "Women of Note."
TIMELESS DIVAS SHOW SOLD OUT! WAITING LIST RESERVATIONS ONLY
"Timeless Divas," produced by ShaRell Productions (Sandi Durell - Producer,
Shari Upbin - Director), has completely sold out all seats for it's
show on Sunday, September 14th, 7:30 pm at THE YORK THEATRE at Saint
Peter's Church (619 Lexington Avenue, NYC, Entrance on 54th - 212-935-5820
ext. 25 - http://www.yorktheatre.org/).
Waiting list reservations are being accepted - with ticket sales going
on for many weeks, there are bound to be a few cancellations. Ticket
Price: $45.00 includes pre-performance cocktail party. Please call the
ShaRell Productions Hotline at 212-615-6966 for reservations and information.
Co-Hosts are Tony Randall & Ben Vereen. Featured performers at this
time include: David Friedman, Eric Michael Gillett, Mark Nadler, Ken
Prymus, Steven Lutvak, Maltby & Shire, Phillip Officer, Seth Rudetsky,
Sal Viviano, John De Marco, John Wallowitch. Special Guest Artist: Julius
LaRosa & more surprises. Ed Alstrom, musical director of the Off Broadway
hit "Mammas & the Papas" will Musical Direct the show. The charity benefiting
from this evening's event is BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/).
FARM BOY CONFESSIONS AT CAROLINES
John Flynn returns for one night only with his award winning show DANCES
WITH PITCHFORKS: Confessions of a Farm Boy" to CAROLINES COMEDY CLUB
(1626 Broadway, NYC - 1-212-757-4100) on Monday, September 15th at 7:00
pm. This is the hilariously funny show that relates John's experiences
as a farm boy in the production of GYPSY several years ago at THE PAPER
MILL PLAYHOUSE in New Jersey - the production that starred Betty Buckley
and Deborah Gibson. The show had its birth at DON'T TELL MAMA, and has
since played at ROSE'S TURN, JOE'S PUB and once previously at CAROLINES.
Tickets are just $3, with a 2-drink minimum. The show is a total gem!
CHICAGO HUMANITIES FESTIVAL SALUTES CY COLEMAN
For its annual celebration of living composers, the Chicago Humanities
Festival will present Cy Coleman at a special pre-Festival evening of
music and merriment on Thursday, September 18th at 7:00 pm at the MERLE
RESKIN THEATRE (60 East Balbo Avenue, Chicago, IL - 312-922-1999). Michael
Phillips, Chicago Tribune theater critic, will interview Mr. Coleman
on stage, followed by acclaimed Chicago singers performing hits from
Coleman musicals. Also appearing on stage is Broadway star Lillias White.
She is the quadruple winner of the 1997 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award,
Outer Critics Award and the People's Choice Award for Best Featured
Actress in a Musical for her performance as Sonja in Coleman's THE LIFE.
ASCAP Assistant Vice President, Michael Kerker is producer and emcee
for the evening. Tickets are $75, $40, and $10 per person. There are
also a limited number of free tickets for students and teachers.
STEVEN LUTVAK AND GINA CARUSO TO APPEAR AT THEATRE BENEFIT
On Saturday, September 20th, at 8:30 pm, multi-award winning singer/songwriter
Steven Lutvak will appear on a double-bill with Bistro Award winner
Gina Caruso, along with her Musical Director Paul Trueblood a charitable
fund-raiser at the amazing PENGUIN REPERTORY THEATRE (Crickettown Road,
Stony Point, Rockland County, NY - 845-786-2873), now in itÕs 25th year.
Gina will do her recent show, "A Woman of a Certain Age." And Steve
will perform his original compositions, some from his recent CD and
other from his upcoming musicals. The Artistic Director of The Penguin
Theatre is Joe Brancato. Many of the shows produced at The Penguin go
on to larger venues, such as the award-winning play "Cobb," which Joe
directed for Kevin SpaceyÕs company in LA. This Fall The Penguin will
present "The Unexpected Man" starring Barbara Feldon and David Canary.
Tickets for the Cabaret Benefit cost $25 and include refreshments. Call
for directions.
SPIDER SALOFF TO PREMIER SONG BY STRAYHORN IN CHICAGO
Chicago jazz vocalist Spider Saloff will perform the World Premiere
of a Billy Strayhorn song given to Saloff by The Strayhorn Estate. The
previously un-performed beauty, a ballad written in 1935, is entitled
"So This Is Love" and will be heard for the first time on Monday, September
22nd at a special Strayhorn concert at 7:00 pm in the STOREFRONT THEATER
AT GALLERY 37, Center for the Arts, (66 East Randolph Street, Chicago,
IL - 312-472-8497). The event regarding the controversial life and venerable
music of the of the jazz composer is called "Inside the A Train: The
Songs of Billy Strayhorn" and will be presented by the cast of the syndicated
radio series "Words & Music," Spider Saloff, Bill Sheldon, and Jeremy
Kahn.
BOSTON CABARET MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The Annual BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.org/)
Open House will be held on Monday, September 22nd at MAGGIANO'S LITTLE
ITALY (4 Columbus Ave, Park Square, Boston, MA). This will give folks
a chance to meet the officers, celebrate, chat, and join the organization.
More details on the BACA Website.
MAC MEMBERSHIP MEETING UPDATE
CHICAGO CABARET PROFESSIONALS HOLD "GALA 2003"
On Saturday, September 27th, CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
) will hold "Gala 2003" titled "We Could Go On Singing - A Musical Feast
Celebrating 100 Years of American Popular Song" at MAXIM'S (24 East
Goethe Street, Chicago, IL - Tickets: 312-409-3106). Cocktails at 6:00
pm, and showtime is 7:00 pm. See the CCP website for details. Tickets
are $50.
FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T AFFORD TO JOIN THIS YEAR
Can't afford the membership fee? Someone has come forward with a small
donation to be used to give a SILVER membership to at least 5 subscribers,
so if you are someone experiencing hard times right now, drop me a note.
Your "free" SILVER membership will allow you to deduct $20 from your
first banner ad in a membership year, allow you to have your CD listed
in the CD SALE section, get discounts on cabaret shows and other events
where offered, and get a listing on the appropriate SILVER MEMBER page.
And all will be in confidence - the person making the donation does
not even wish to know your name. And if, later this membership year,
you can afford the membership, you can make the donation to make it
possible for us to offer someone else a free membership.
DON'T SAY I DIDN'T WARN YOU
BANNER AD spaces on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website selling our fast
for September & October - especially around the time of the October
Cabaret Convention here in NYC. I have just 5 spaces left for several
of those weeks. Keep in mind, I limit the ads to 20 banners per week,
so if you plan to order a banner, reserve your banner space as soon
as possible. Banner ads are displayed at random in two places on nearly
all 2,500+ pages. This means your ad could be seen as many as 3,000
times each day, 21,000 times each week! You can run a banner for 2 weeks
on CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for just $80 - in full color - with a "live
link" to your website, if applicable. That's before any member rebates
or discounts. In addition, those running banners get mentioned every
week in the MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE e-mail newsletter
(current circulation nearly 2,500) as long as the banner is running.
For information on banner ads, check out the banner information page
on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/BannerHere.shtml),
or simply send me a note at banners@svhamstra.com
with the single word "Banner" in the subject line and I'll send all
the details.
CABARET CD SALE PAGES ADDED FOR 2003-2004 TO WEBSITE
Here's another reason to be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE: All
members have the opportunity to have their CDs available for sale via
the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website. SILVER MEMBERS can display one CD
on their page, GOLD MEMBERS and above can display up to four CDs (additional
CDs - GOLD or above members only - can be added, if requested, at $15
each). The CD FOR SALE listing includes a special page under your name,
displaying your CD cover(s) and a link to a website of your choice where
the CD may be purchased. You can link to your own website, or to LML
Music, CD Baby, Amazon, or some other site.
This membership benefit is by request, so if you already are a new member,
please let me know if you wish to be linked in this section of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE - see http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/MemberCDSales2002.shtml.
I need a copy of your CD or a jpg scan of the CD cover in order to build
the page.
SHOWS SEEN
One of the reasons why I went to two issues of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
per week is that the single issues were getting so filled with listings
stuff, I had no room to mention shows seen and other items of interest.
This time I will cover several shows that I saw earlier this year, and
returned for a second visit.
RICHARD HOLBROOK AT DANNY'S
Richard Holbrook did a 2-night run recently at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM
(342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
and I was there for the opening night. His show was called "The Untapped
Fred Astaire," and Mr. Holbrook, backed by the Tom Nelson Trio, presented
a toe-tapping show based on the songs from the Astaire film songbook.
There were songs from "Top Hat," "Swing Time," "Ziegfeld Follies," "Easter
Parade" and more. Most were familiar, several were not known to me.
Arriving on stage in top hat and cane, Mr. Holbrook opened with "Stepping
Out," in medley with "I Wanna Be a Dancing Man." There were several
other medleys in the show, and the evening was indeed a revelation of
the wide variety of Astaire's songs - and yet a certain "rubber stamp"
sameness to most of them. Nearly all of the songs were part of a movie
story, and essential to the forward movement of the film - almost like
dialogue set to music. They were mostly light and frothy, meant to be
danced to as well as sung. The many stories and anecdotes about the
songs, the composers, the films and Mr. Astaire's life were many and
interesting. My favorite song of the evening was "This Heart of Mine,"
(Warren/Freed) when Mr. Holbrook relaxed and gave a bit of heart and
feeling to an otherwise fast-paced performance.
Richard Holbrook's "The Untapped Fred Astaire" returns to DANNY'S SKYLIGHT
ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/)
in October. Astaire fans and film buffs will find it especially interesting.
DIANE D'ANGELO AT THE DUPLEX
I have watched Diane D'Angelo almost from her first cabaret show - not
that many years ago, and was fascinated by her continued growth as a
performer when I saw her show at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher
Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
last week. The show was called "East of the Sun," and featured Rick
Jensen as musical director. Making a radiant entrance, Ms. D'Angelo
opened with "The Nearness of You," while strolling through the audience,
welcoming us with her own nearness. There were several cabaret performers
scattered through the audience, and were there, as one of the put it,
"to hear one of the finest voices in cabaret." I agree, and no one was
disappointed. Rick and Diane put a new spin on several songs - a risk
that often does not work, but in this show managed to give some brand
new life to some old familiar tunes. Her rendition of "Shall We Dance"
(which I have heard Ms. D'Angelo do before) is a classic sample of how
old lyrics can be reborn. I urge Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich to
hear how Ms. D'Angelo makes their song, "Sweet Menemsha Moon," come
to life and touch the heart. Some close harmony with Mr. Jensen on "Mountain
Greenery" gave the delightful show an extra special sparkle, and somehow
I see a CD in this show's future.
Fortunately, Diane D'Angelo's "East of the Sun" has been extended at
THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/),
with added shows on Wednesdays, September 10th & 17th at 9:00 pm. The
lady is amazing - I know that you will be thrilled with this show.
BJ CROSBY AT THE DUPLEX
When I was in New Orleans a few weeks ago, the lady that everyone seemed
to ask about was BJ Crosby - she has really made her mark on that city!
So I had an extra special reason to catch Ms. Crosby's show at THE DUPLEX
CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
a few weeks back. It has been a few years since I saw this exciting
talent perform a whole show, but Ms. Crosby is one of those giving folks
that seem always ready to perform at a benefit somewhere. Of course,
any and every appearance by Ms. Crosby is explosive and unforgettable,
and an hour show starring this lively lady is an experience one long
remembers. Wearing an outfit that left little to the imagination (she
later admitted that she had left a portion of her dress at home, and
spent the last half of the show with a towel around her waist), she
again pulled out all th stops, hardly needing a microphone. There were
only 11 songs in the entire show, but one hardly noticed the brevity
- savoring every second of the exciting performance. Often drifting
into the audience, Ms. Crosby gave the evening a highly personalized
feeling - the way cabaret should be done. A high point was her rendition
of "Love Me By Name," which was followed by a moment of silence on behalf
of Gregory Hines, who's death was announced just that day. Returning
to her youth as a choir singer and church soloist she performed "To
God Be The Glory" without mike, and the room fell silent for a moment
before standing to applaud. Once again I left knowing that I had seen
a talent who exudes greatness, power and a lot of love.
Ms. Crosby appeared to be having such a great time performing at THE
DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/),
I know that there will be a return visit next time her schedule permits.
I urge you to experience this amazing talent.
There will be more cabaret mini-reviews in the next Mid-Week issue of
the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter. I have also been collecting them
for a special section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/
) where I can expand on my comments and include a photo when possible.
I will also be adding several that will not appear in the e-mail CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE issues. I'll let you know when they are posted.
CABARET NEWS 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/
). Here are items posted in just the past few days.
* Joanna Parson Is Ready for Reddy? - posted 08/27/03
* CHUCK SWEENEY Presents "MISS PEGGY LEE: IN CONCERT!" - posted 08/27/03
* JASON ROBERT BROWN IN CONCERT AT KING KONG ROOM - posted 08/27/03
* Hector Coris Returns In "NOT ME" - posted 08/27/03
* SECOND ANNUAL CABARET SERIES IN HACKENSACK NJ - posted 08/27/03
* Lorinda Lisitza Reprises Award Winning Show - posted 08/27/03
* Wayne Sutton Sings September Songs at the Plush Room - posted 08/27/03
* ACCLAIMED IRISH TENOR OPENS THE FALL 2003 SEASON AT FEINSTEIN'S -
posted 08/27/03
* Eileen Fulton Returns to MAMA'S in September - posted 08/27/03
* BARBARA MANGANO COVERS GUNS N' ROSES IN "NOVEMBER RAIN" - posted 08/27/03
* KING KONG ROOM KICKS OFF FALL SEASON WITH COMPOSERS & VOCALISTS -
posted 08/26/03
* Nancy Tierney and Shaynee Rainbolt Create A Dangerous Combination
- posted 08/26/03
* Laura Theodore & Don Rebic TOGETHER AGAIN! at ODETTE'S - posted 08/26/03
* POP VOCALIST DAVID GURLAND TO PREMIERE NEW SHOW AT THE DUPLEX - posted
08/26/03
How do you get an item posted in the BREAKING NEWS section of the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/
)? Just e-mail me a press release of at least four paragraphs, giving
the complete information on your show, CD release or other cabaret related
event. Include photos in jpg or gif format if available.
Please send me complete information - and do not merely e-mail me a
copy of your flier or a reference to a website. With two newsletters
going out a week, I don't have enough time to look these things up,
and often have to simply toss out incomplete items. By the way, I usually
trim quotes from reviews from the press releases I receive before using
the item on my website or in the newsletter, so don't count them when
putting together the four or more paragraphs.
CABARET THIS 'N THAT
Sammy Goldstein returns to GENTRY ON STATE (440 North State Street,
Chicago, IL - 312-836-0933 - http://www.gentryofchicago.com/)
for the month of September, from the 3rd to the 27th. He'll be at the
piano, Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am, and on Saturdays
from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am.
Londoner Nathan Martin's debut CD ANYWHERE WITH YOU is now available
through LML Music (http://www.lmlmusic.com/)
and is also available in London at the newly reopened DRESS CIRCLE (http://www.dresscircle.co.uk/)
in London and record stores around the world.
NYC Piano bar stars George Sanders and Shawn Curran are off to the Greek
isle of Mykonos for the month of September to perform at Montparnasse
(http://www.thepianobar.com).
You can check out what they are up to at http://www.georgesanders.net/.
Morgan Sills ("The Roger Edens Songbook") is appearing in FOREVER PLAID
at ORANGE COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (600 Town Center Drive, Costa
Mesa, CA - http://www.ocpac.org/
- TicketMaster: 714-740-7878 or http://www.ticketmaster.com/).
FOREVER PLAID is the story of a men's harmony quartet that comes back
from the dead to give their dream concert of hits from the 50s and 60s.
The show runs from September 2nd through the 21st with performances
Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 7:00 pm, and matinees
Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $46.00 & 49.00.
Beckie Menzie celebrates her 14th year at GENTRY ON STATE (440 North
State Street, Chicago, IL - 312-836-0933 - http://www.gentryofchicago.com/)
on Sunday night, September 7th starting at 9:00 pm. Becky is here on
Sunday & Monday nights. GENTRY'S is celebrating its 20th Anniversary
this year!
Folks in the NYC area will get a chance to see Spider Saloff when she
entertains for the brunch show at REGENTS (317 East 53rd Street, NYC
- 212-593-3091 - http://www.RegentsClub.com)
on Sunday, October 12th! Reservations are vital!
IT'S TIME TO GO - MORE ON MONDAY
I am looking forward to a relaxing holiday weekend. If the weather holds
up I plan to get to CONEY ISLAND - a trip I usually take on the 4th
of July - for a taste of a fabulous NATHAN'S Hot Dog, a walk on the
boardwalk, and a tour of the amusement rides (you will note that I didn't
say 'a ride on' - those rides are against my religion, as I am a devout
coward). Actually, I go to look at the people - I am fascinated by people!
I guess that's why I love cabaret - I love real people. I rarely go
to movies or the theater, and except for LAW & ORDER, I rarely watch
TV shows beyond the news channels.
Tonight I am off to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street,
NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/)
for Mychelle Colleary's ALCATRAZ to SINGSING show at 7:00 pm. I've seen
it before and it is a real treat, with a lot of comparisons between
living in San Francisco and living in NYC.
I hope a lot of you will sign on as CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members this
year, The first year we tried this we almost hit 300 members, and this
past year we passed the 350 member mark (nearly a 20% increase). A similar
increase this year would bring us over 400 members. Personally, I am
hoping for more than 500 members - dare I hope for 1,000? - enabling
us to provide even more services, get around to more cities and even
finally be able to compensate some of the folks who have been writing
reviews and assisting in the website work - and maybe attract more writers
to contribute material, news and reviews.
But most of all, your membership donation is a way for you to encourage
me in my efforts to promote the art of cabaret, and support this newsletter
and the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/
). Your continued support is truly appreciated!
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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