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CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE #040601 - Tuesday, June 1, 2004
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 a MONDAY Issue
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (going out on Tuesday because of the Memorial
Day Holiday) which includes cabaret listings for around the world,
and also includes information on all the banner ads running on the
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website. The MID-WEEK issue, normally sent
on Thursdays, will include more news, breaking stories and notes,
plus listings of shows offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
SPECIAL TO 2003-2004 MEMBERS:
BECAUSE OF THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND, WE WILL STILL ACCEPT DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIP
RENEWALS THROUGH FRIDAY, JUNE 4TH.
Once again we have a super-large
issue - I am really amazed at the variety and number of cabaret events
around the world in June. And I am also amazed and gratified by the
over-100 folks who renewed or joined as new members of CABARET HOTLINE
over the past few weeks. Wouldn't it be fantastic if all 451 current
members renew in the next few weeks? Do we dare set a goal of 500
for this membership year?
I have had
a busy weekend - collecting items for this issue (and even working
ahead a little on the next issue which goes out on Thursday), plus
adding many new items to the BREAKING NEWS page on the website. I
have also been adding all the new members to the MEMBER LINKS pages
as they come in. In the next few weeks we will be building the CD
SALES page - where members can display their CDs and then on July
6th we will switch over all the listings to reflect the start of the
new membership year.
And speaking
of July 6th, that's my 65th Birthday - marking my chance to get that
1/2 price senior discount on the subway & bus. Plus, my Medicare Card
will "kick in." Stay tuned - I hope to mark the event in a special
way. I just haven't had the time I need to get all my plans organized.
Now on with
the news:
CABARET LAST MINUTE NEWS
UPDATES
Items marked *** mean
that more information can be found on the BREAKING NEWS page of the
website.
ROD HAUSEN MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
ON JUNE 2nd
Celebrate the Life of
Rod Hausen at CAROLINES COMEDY CLUB (1626 Broadway, NYC - 1-212-757-4100
- http://www.carolines.com/
) tomorrow, Wednesday, June 2nd at 5:30 pm. Scheduled speakers and
performers include: Deborah Tranelli and the YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATER
PROJECT, Elliot Kappel, with Lloyd Mayer, Jeff Ganz and Robert Lindner,
Marta Sanders, Jamie deRoy, Bob McGrath, Adrienne Tolsch, Eileen Richter,
Heather Mac Rae, The Gennaro Sisters, Baby Jane Dexter and Julie Gold.
(as with all events, performer list is subject to change).
STUART G. SAGEN MEMORIAL
CELEBRATION ON JUNE 8th
Peter Martin will turn
over THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - http://www.
Triadnyc.com/ ) to the friends of the late Stuart G. Sagen on
Tuesday, June 8th, starting at 7:00 pm. Mr. Sagen, who was a beloved
singer on the cabaret/jazz scene, made dozens of friends during the
last three years. Recently, he started booking a series at the Triad
with co-producer Ray Passman called "Vocal Jazz Greats." He became
actively involved with the SOCIETY OF SINGERS and was a member of
the NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY. The night will feature his friends
in performance, and three videos of shows he performed at CHEZ SUZETTE
and THE TRIAD. There will be a donation requested of $10.00 with all
proceeds going to the SOCIETY OF SINGERS.
D.C. ANDERSON SONGBOOK
AT MAMA ROSE'S ONE NIGHT ONLY
Lennie Watts, Julie Reyburn,
Rob Sutton, Ritt Henn, Stephen Randoy and guest Wendy Coates will
perform HOW'S YOUR STEAK; A D.C. ANDERSON SONGBOOK, one night only,
on Wednesday, June 9th at 7:00 pm at MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue,
NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/
). For those of you who missed NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH at the Duplex
last fall - much of it is reprised in this show, with the addition
of a few new songs. $10 cover plus 2-drink minimum. $5 discount for
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
*** POPULAR SONG MASTER
CLASSES AT SUNDANCE INSTITUTE
The Sundance Theatre Program
and the Johnny Mercer Foundation are pleased to announce The Power
of American Popular Song, a weekend designed for professional musical
theatre and film actors, and songwriters to focus on the interpretation
and personalization of the American songbook. Running from August
4th through 7th at the Sundance Village, UT, the weekend is centered
around master classes conducted by award-winning performers, composers,
and directors. Panel discussions and performances round out the weekend's
programming slate. 30 professional performers will be selected to
participate in the weekend's events. Master classes will be taught
by Melissa Manchester, Jimmy Webb, Charles Strouse, Billy Stritch,
Margaret Whiting, Don Rebic and Jack Wrangler. Additional instructors
will be announced throughout the summer.
Interested
professionals should apply no later than June 7, 2004. Applicants
must submit a completed application form, accompanied by a tape, CD,
or video. There is no application fee. Tuition for the weekend is
$750.00. Students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements
to and from Salt Lake City, and hotel reservations at either the Sundance
Village or in nearby Orem, Utah. Applications and more information
about the program are available on the Sundance Institute website
at http://www.sundance.org/
.
THE GASHOLE GANG PRESENTS
TONY NIGHT AT MAMA ROSE'S
Club favorites Michael
Holland & Karen Mack present their first ever TONY NIGHT special event
- a completely new show and after-party devoted to messing with the
American Musical Theater (because somebody has to do it!) at MAMA
ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/
) on Sunday, June 6th at 7:00 pm sharp. Called "Gashole VIII: THE
TONY SHOW," the event includes a show featuring special guests MAC
and Bistro Award Winners Julie Reyburn and Lennie Watts, followed
by the Tony Awards telecast, including a 4-hour open bar, lots of
food, and plenty of socks for throwing at the screen when you don't
like the speeches. Cost is $40 - reservations a must, credit cards
cheerfully accepted. A limited number of show-only seats are available
for $15 plus a 2-drink minimum - please be sure to specify "show only"
when you reserve.
OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE
NEXT MONDAY SHOWCASE AT
ODETTE'S JUNE 21st
Bob Egan's next SHOWCASE
NIGHT at THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA -
215-862-3000 - http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html)
will be on June 21st at 7:30 pm. Performers include Carole Silvoy,
Maria Damore, Scott Sutherland, Aimee Robidoux, and more to be announced.
Call for cover charge and minimum information.
WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT ST.
PETER'S SERIES
The next performance of
the NOONTIME JAZZ SERIES at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington
Avenue @ 54th Street, NYC) will be this Wednesday, June 2nd featuring
Junior Mance, piano. Performance is at 1:00 pm - $5 cover. These are
1-hour shows, and tables are available if you want to bring your lunch.
No reservations necessary.
CABARET WEST TO HELP CELEBRATE
CINEGRILL REOPENING
CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/
) is indeed hosting the press opening for THE CINEGRILL at the Hollywood
Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-769-7269
- http://www.hollywoodroosevelt.com/
) on Tuesday, June 8th. This will be a networking and performance
evening. The new management of THE CINEGRILL will be there to meet
and greet everyone and to accept whatever presentation material performers
might have. Members of CABARETWEST will also be able to display show
promotions and CDs as part of the event. There is going to be a brief
show featuring the following upcoming Cinegrill performers: Jason
Graae (booked June 15th through 19th), Spotlight Discovery series
performers Dana Meller (on Broadway in Les Miserables and national
tour of Full Monty) and Urban Entertainment Institute (an amazing
gospel group from South Central Los Angeles). Tickets are $35 - no
minimum.
*** NEXT BROADWAY BY THE
YEAR SHOW SALUTES 1963
On Monday, June 14th at
8:00 pm, THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-840-2824 -
http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/)
presents the final installment of this season's popular Broadway by
the Year series. This time around writer/host Scott Siegel takes a
look at the hits and undiscovered gems of 1963, including Oliver!,
She Loves Me, Here's Love, 110 in the Shade, The Girl Who Came to
Supper and much more. Singing the songs born on Broadway in 1963 will
be two of this year's Tony Nominees for Outstanding Performance in
a Musical, Tonya Pinkins (Caroline, or Change) and Euan Morton (Taboo).
They will be joined by the extraordinarily talented Nancy Anderson,
Stephen Bogardus, Liz Callaway, Robert Cuccioli, Julia Murney, and
Noah Racey. The show will be directed by Marc Kudisch. Tickets are
$45 & $37.50 through TicketMaster, 212-307-4100 or the Town Hall Box
Office.
*** MALTBY & SHIRE & ROSS
HEADLINE 2004 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL
Broadway creative duo
Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire will make their first Australian
appearances at the 2004 ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL. Also jetting into
Adelaide from New York will be the "Crown Prince of New York Cabaret,"
Steve Ross. The Festival will be held in the Adelaide Festival Centre
from June 11th to 26th, and is by far the biggest cabaret event of
its kind in the world. At the recent Festival launch, Adelaide Cabaret
Festival Director, Julia Holt, announced that this year no fewer than
380 performers from New York, London, Paris, Belgium, and Cuba and
across Australia would be featured in 175 performances. Full details
for the 2004 Adelaide Cabaret Festival are available on their website
http://www.adelaidecabaret.com/
.
"YOUR CABARET ACT" SEMINAR
IN BOSTON
The multi-talented John
O'Neil offers an afternoon cabaret seminar "Your Cabaret Act" on Saturday,
June 5th from 12 noon to 4:00 pm at CAMBRIDGE CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION
(56 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-547-6789 - Ext. 1 - http://www.ccae.org/
) for anyone who has been thinking of creating their own show. A cabaret
artist, vocal coach, and producer, Mr. O'Neil will explain everything
you ever wanted to know about producing your own show. Seminar topics
will include finding material, selecting an accompanist, creating
musical arrangements, working with a director, and building your audience.
Cost is $60 ($50 for BACA members).
SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY FEATURES
MUSIC OF JULE STYNE
The next and last meeting
of this season of the New York Sheet Music Society will be on Saturday
June 12th at WOMEN'S NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CLUB (3 West 51st Street,
NYC). Special presentation is "The Music of Jule Styne" by George
Devons. George Devons is well known for his series on "The Golden
Age of The American Songbook." Flea market 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Program:
1:30 to 3:30 pm. Free to society members - Non-member guest fee is
$10.
BACA ANNUAL MEETING TO
BE HELD JUNE 21st
BACA will be holding its
Annual Meeting on Monday, June 21st at 7:00 pm at the 26th floor conference
center of WILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE AND DORR LLP (60 State Street,
Boston MA). The board will offer reports on the what the organization
has accomplished over the past year, the state of the organization's
finances, and future plans. BACA will also meet and elect the next
board members. Ballots will be accepted by mail and at the meeting.
RSVP BACA@onebox.com
or 866-639-9410.
I'M ALWAYS LOOKING FOR
MORE NEWS
I get plenty of show listings
sent me - far more than I can possibly use - it is really difficult
trying to choose which ones to run, which ones to set aside. Sometimes
the item itself makes this choice - incomplete information or just
a scan of a flier, neither of which is useful to me. I would love
to have more items from outside NYC, especially NEWS items - new venues
opening, benefits, CD Releases, celebrations, new pianos, etc. Add
a website link if available. I have news ready to print about two
new cabaret venues - already in operation - but one contains no reservation
phone number or cover information, and the other did not include the
exact street address.
CABARET BENEFITS OF NOTE
The cabaret community
has been a leader in the support of charitable causes around the world,
offering both talents and funds. Here are just a few of the benefits
featuring cabaret performers that we are aware of. Please send information
if you feel you have an item for this section of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
There is no charge for these listings.
"GOING ON FAITH" BENEFIT
AT THE DUPLEX
To celebrate his 40th
birthday, Thomas Honeck (normally at the light and sound board at
the club) presents part two & three of "GOING ON FAITH ...," an evening
of story, song and 2-drink minimums, at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE
(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) on Mondays, June 7th & 14th, at 7:00 pm. Musical director is Steven
Ray Watkins. Attendees are asked, in lieu of a cover charge, to bring
a check for $12 (or more) made out either to NMSS - National Multiple
Sclerosis Society or THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION. Cash will
be accepted, but you will not be able to claim your donation for tax
purposes. There is a 2-drink minimum, cash only.
CHRIS BARRET IN BENEFIT
CONCERT IN EAST HAMPTON
Chris Barrett will be
appearing in concert at the GUILD HALL of the JOHN DREW THEATER (East
Hampton, NY - 631-324-4050 - http://www.guildhall.org/
) on Friday, June 11th at 8:00 pm to raise money for ALTERNATIVES
COUNSELING CENTERS. A.C.C. is a nonprofit agency founded in 1969 that
provides drug and alcohol abuse counseling to individuals and families
on eastern Long Island. He will have the celebrated Eileen Fulton
as his guest performer. Tickets: $40.00 (charitable contribution).
To order tickets you must call ACC at 631-283-4440.
*** "FREE TO BE ME" BENEFIT
FOR BROADWAY CARES AT HELENS
A cabaret benefit show
on behalf of BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS ( http://www.bcefa.org/
), "Free to be Me - Our Songs... Our Stories," will be presented by
Joseph John Productions on Monday, June 21st at 8:00 pm, at HELEN'S
RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609).
This evening of gay cabaret kicks off a week-long Gay Pride celebration.
The show features four gentlemen: Broadway veteran Lawrence Merritt,
cabaret performers Chuck Klotz and Rick Peets and newcomer Gregory
Couba. Also performing and directing is Evy Scheff. Musical Director
is Bryant Keller. There is a$15 cash cover/donation and a $15 food/drink
minimum. Dinner seating begins at 6:30 pm.
ANNA BERGMAN IN BENEFIT
CONCERT IN EAST HAMPTON
Songstress Anna Bergman
will be featured at the Season Opening Gala Benefit at GUILD HALL
of the JOHN DREW THEATER (158 Main Street, East Hampton, NY - 631-324-4050
- http://www.guildhall.org
/ ) on Friday, June 25th at 7:30 pm. The event is sponsored in part
by Tiffany & Co. and Mr. & Mrs. James Marcus. Tickets go on sale Friday,
May 28th and cost $45 ($40 for Guild Hall members). The show, ANNA
BERGMAN IN CONCERT is in two acts: ACT 1: SOUVENIR: A JOURNEY IN SONG
and ACT 2: THEN & NOW: THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK. Alex Rybeck is
Music Director with Jered Egan on bass. Tickets for both GALA & CONCERT
are $300, which includes a pre-show cocktail party with Anna Bergman
at Tiffany's in East Hampton, the concert itself, and a post-show
supper at a private home in East Hampton. For Gala Tickets call Carole
Dioguardi at 631-324-0806.
SPECIAL BENEFIT AT LIBBY'S,
ATLANTA
Join Libby Whittemore,
Connie Sue Day and Robert Ray at LIBBY'S CABARET (3401 Northside Parkway
NW, Atlanta, GA - 404-869-4748 - http://www.libbyscabaret.com/
) for an evening of entertainment to support the Georgia Ovarian Cancer
Alliance on Saturday, June 5th. Doors open at 7pm, Show begins at
9:00 pm. $50 per person minimum donation - anything over $10 is tax
deductible. If you'd like include dinner, the Saturday menu will be
available for $24.95 per guest. If you're unable to attend but would
like to make a donation please contact: Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance,
P.O. Box 28430, Atlanta, GA 30358-0430 (http://www.gaovariancancer.org/
)
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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available for the next few weeks or so. Please try to place your banner
order in advance - don't wait until the last minute - we might be
"sold out" on spaces. If you want to promote your shows, CDs, and
websites don't be left out. Banner slots are assigned on a first ordered
and paid basis. 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.
2004-2005 MEMBERSHIPS
NOW AVAILABLE
SPECIAL TO 2003-2004 MEMBERS:
BECAUSE OF THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND, WE WILL STILL ACCEPT DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIP
RENEWALS THROUGH FRIDAY, JUNE 4TH.
All new and
renewal memberships are now designated for the 2004-2005 membership
year. That means if you join now, your membership will be valid for
over 13 months, through July 5th, 2005. SILVER memberships are $20,
and GOLD supporting memberships are available for $75. Memberships
are available for greater amounts as well. For information on becoming
a contributing member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, check at http://svhamstra.com/Membership.shtml
or else just send me a note at membership@svhamstra.com
with the single word "membership" in the subject line, and I'll send
all the details. You can even make your donation by credit card, using
PayPal. If you make your donation by check, please make the check
payable simply to Stu Hamstra and send to 676A Ninth Avenue #120,
New York, NY 10036.
SEEKING CABARET CDs
As usual, all GOLD ($75)
and above memberships will receive a cabaret CD - and if you have
a half-dozen or so CDs that you would like to donate to CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE, I will be more than happy to feature your CD on the special
Free CD page - see http://www.svhamstra.com/MembershipCDs.shtml
. They must be in original cellophane wrap (no used CDs please). Just
send them to me at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, 676 Ninth Avenue #120,
New York, NY 10036. This is the address of a MAILBOXES, ETC. store,
so if you are in that neighborhood (between 46th & 47th Streets) you
can drop them off during store hours. Thanks.
CHARTER MEMBERS SPOTLIGHTED
ON WEBSITE
Since we started the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE membership program, a number of faithful members who
joined that first year have renewed their memberships each year and
to honor and thank them, we have added an additional section to our
membership pages. It's our CHARTER MEMBER page - listing folks as
they join for the new membership year, which have been members since
July 2001. Once again, thank you for your continued support. You can
access the lists of all our members via the MEMBER LINKS section.
The listings for 2003-2004 will be deleted after the new 2004-2005
membership year begins on July 6, 2004.
REMINDER REGARDING CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE DISCOUNTS
MEMBERSHIP CARDS are sent
to all members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, and can be used for show
discounts where offered. Any show that offers a discount to CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE members will be listed on the special MEMBER DEALS
page in the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website for the run of the show,
and included in the SHOW DISCOUNT listings in the MID-WEEK issue of
the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER. The discount offered must be
equal to or greater than any other discount offer you make available
to other persons, groups or organizations.
To be eligible
for a listing on the MEMBER DEALS page you must send in your flier,
press release and/or other promotional materials by regular mail (not
via e-mail) clearly showing the discount offer. That information will
be used as the basis for the website page notice, as well as for the
newsletter listing. Please confirm that you have sent me the material
with an e-mail reminder so I can watch for it. Please be sure to check
with the venue where you are performing to be sure that these discounts
will be honored.
Any member
who is denied a properly listed CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE discount should
notify me at once. I cannot guarantee that the discount will be honored,
but I can take steps to contact the parties involved and publish the
facts in the newsletter and remove the listing from the MEMBER DEALS
page.
A WORD FROM SOME OF OUR
SPONSORS
REMEMBER: Each weekly
issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter includes listings for
all the banner advertisers on the website - and these items will be
repeated as long as the banner is running. In many cases there are
more detailed articles on these items in the BREAKING NEWS section
of the website. Shows currently running banners are now included in
the regular city-by-city listings, while other cabaret events are
listed here.
"TIMELESS DIVAS" TO CONTINUE
IN 2004
2004 MAC Award nominated
"TIMELESS DIVAS" (Sandi Durell & Shari Upbin) want to keep their audiences
posted on the development of "Timeless Divas! and the Hollywood Stars
of the 40's" a new revue that will debut this fall. ShaRell Productions
send their thanks all their supporters and audience members. With
your support, Sandi and Shari raised funds for six worthy charities.
Check out http://www.durellproductions.com/sharell
for information. Please call the Timeless Diva Hotline for updates:
212-615-6966.
TOM GROUNDS CD AVAILABLE
If you missed Tom Grounds
while he made his New York Cabaret Debut in November - fear not! -
his critically acclaimed show "Something That I Wanted You To Know"
is available on CD! 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.CDBaby.com/,
http://www.tower.com/,
http://www.amazon.com/
and http://www.footlight.com/.
ROBERT GLOVER'S BOOK OF
POETRY RELEASED
Robert Glover's LOVE POEMS
ABOUT EMMA is now available. She is the object of the unflagging,
dogged, persevering and perseverant, unflinching, don't-dare-try-to-change-my-perspective,
ridiculous dedication the writer has to an unseen, unyielding and
(most importantly) unattainable pursuit - a life circumstance more
than one of us has found him or herself in, and some of us with some
regularity. See http://www.yourbookpublisher.com/who_is_emma.htm
.
2004 MAC AWARD WINNING
CD AVAILABLE AT CD BABY
Jamie deRoy & friends
newest compilation CD, "Volume 5 - Animal Tracks," has been just received
the 2004 MAC AWARD, and is available at CD Baby and other CD outlets.
There are 16 fantastic tracks on this record, featuring songs about
animals. Performers include The Accidentals, Judy Barnett, Kim Cea,
Michael Holland, Jay Rogers, Steve Ross, Emily Skinner and many more.
Proceeds from the sales go to THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. For
more information, see http://www.jamiederoy.com/.
CABARET ARTISTS APPEARING
AROUND THE WORLD:
Items marked *** mean
that more information can be found on the BREAKING NEWS page of the
website. Those with headlines in special rules are currently running
banners on the website.
NEW
YORK CITY - MAJOR ENGAGEMENTS
AT THE 59E59 THEATERS
(59 East 59th Street, NYC - TicketCentral: 212-279-4200 - http://www.ticketcentral.com/
)
*** The British musical
comedy trio FASCINATING AIDA is making its New York theatrical debut
with "Absolutely Fascinating." They will perform an exclusive four
week engagement through Sunday, June 13th. Liza Pulman will join founding
members Adele Anderson and Dillie Keane. Performances are Tuesday
through Friday at 8:00 pm; Saturday at 7:00 and 10:00 pm; and Sunday
3:00 and 7:00 pm. Tickets are $50.
AT THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM
(59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 ext. 171 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/
)
Appearing through June
12th, Curtis Stigers; June 15th through 26th, Jane Monheit's JVC Jazz
Festival Salute. Dinner and Cabaret Tuesday through Saturday. Dinner
seating begins at 7:00 pm with a 9:00 pm show time. A second Cabaret
show is available on Friday and Saturday evenings at 11:30 pm. Guests
may enjoy a light supper at 10:30 pm prior to the second show. Each
person will incur a cover of $50 per person with a two drink minimum.
The OAK ROOM will be closed from June 27th through August 28th.
AT THE CAFE CARLYLE (35
East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
NYC cabaret icon Bobby
Short has announced that on New Year's Eve he will end his 36-year
run at the CAFE CARLYLE. At age 79, Mr. Short has no plans to retire
and will continue to tour and perhaps play an occasional date at the
CAFE. He is currently performing his annual spring engagement through
June 26th, and then return for his final regular engagement on October
12th through New Year's Eve, December 31st. Shows are Tuesday through
Saturday at 8:45 pm with late shows on Friday & Saturday at 10:45
pm. $75 per person cover charge.
AT THE CAFE PIERRE (Fifth
Avenue at 61st Street, NYC - 212-838-8000)
Kathleen Landis is here
at the piano Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 8:30 pm. Call for
information.
AT THE COCKTAIL TERRACE
at The Waldorf Astoria (Park Ave & 49th Street, NYC - 212-355-3000)
Daryl Sherman is at the
Cole Porter Steinway here for afternoon high tea, Wednesday through
Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 pm and Saturdays from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. No
cover, no minimum.
AT FEINSTEIN'S at the
Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
)
*** "The Queen of Swing"
Keely Smith performs her show "LAS VEGAS '58" running through June
5th. Keely will recreate her fabulous nights on the strip with her
husband and musical partner Louis Prima. She will be joined by a nine-piece
big band with musical direction by Dennis Michaels. The show will
play the following schedule: Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm
with late shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 11:00 pm. All shows have
a $60 cover and $30 minimum.
AT THE RAINBOW GRILL (30
Rockefeller Plaza - 65th Floor, NYC - 212-632-5100 - http://www.cipriani.com/cipriani/RainbowGrill/grill.htm)
Pianist Michael Garin,
a perennial New York City landmark, is now holding forth here Thursdays
through Sundays from 8:00 pm to midnight. Call for information.
NEW YORK CITY - OTHER
ROOMS - PERFORMERS OF NOTE
Since these rooms present
many performers each week, I am only able to list a few notable performances
here. I try to include all performers who are running banners on the
website, and/or are offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE, plus a brief list of picks from the club schedules. Please
consult the club websites for complete schedule information for all
shows. Items marked *** mean that more information can be found on
the BREAKING NEWS page of the website. Those with headlines in special
rules are currently running banners on the website.
AT DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM
(342 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
)
*** GERTA GRUNEN IN A
REVUE ABOUT REVUES
Actress/singer Gerta Grunen
presents her new show "Let's Revue" on Sundays June 6th & 13th at
4:00 pm and Wednesdays June 9th & 16th at 7:00 pm. "Let's Revue" is
a fast paced and witty look at songs that were written specifically
for Revues. Gerta, along with her Musical Director, Christopher Denny
and writer/director, David Arthur, shed some light and laughs on one
of New York City's favorite traditions. There is a $15 cover, $10
food/drink minimum. MAC, NYSMS, TRU and members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE 1/2 cover).
*** NANCY MCGRAW'S SHOW
EXTENDED
Nancy McGraw brings her
new cabaret show "Cinema Songs" to DANNY'S for two additional dates
in June. The show features songs from or about the movies. Extended
dates are on Thursday, June 3rd at 7:00 pm with pianist Paul Greenwood,
and on Tuesday, June 8th at 7:00 pm with Tedd Firth at the piano.
Thommie Walsh directs the show. There is a $10 cover charge and $10
minimum for food and drinks.
*** CAROL SHEDLIN SWINGS
ON THE MOON IN JUNE
Celebrating more than
a decade of "impeccable musical taste" Carol Shedlin brings her latest
cabaret show, "Swingin' on the Moon," for a month of Mondays in June.
Show dates and times are Mondays, June 7th & 21st at 9:15 pm and June
14th & 28th at 7:00 pm. The show features Tedd Firth as Musical Director
with Saadi Zain on bass. Aaron Morishita directs the show. There is
a $12 cover/$10 food/drink minimum. Half-Price Cover for MAC, NYSMS,
SE.
MARCUS SIMEONE CELEBRATES
HIS BIRTHDAY WITH SONG
"MARCUS SIMEONE AND FRIENDS,"
A Birthday Celebration, will be presented on Sunday, June 27th at
4:00 pm, with Musical Director D. Jay Bradley, Marco Brehm on bass
and David Silliman on percussion. 2004 MAC Award winner Marcus' guests
are Tom Andersen, John DePalma, Ruben Flores, Rick Jensen, Eva Ladas,
Jeanne MacDonald, Karen Mason, Sue Matsuki, Jeane Resua and introducing
Sarah Jane Wytko. $15 Music ($12 MAC & CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Members)
$10 food/drink minimum.
Other performers appearing
at DANNY'S in May include Blossom Dearie on Saturdays at 7:00 pm and
Sundays at 6:15 pm; Debbie Lesser in "Just You Just Me" on Tuesday,
June 15th at 7:00 pm; many more - see the website or call the club
for cover charges and minimums.
AT DILLON'S (245 West
54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797 - http://www.dillonslounge.com/
)
The wild and zany, burger-tossing
vocal group Minimum Wage presents "Minimum Wage: Hamburgerology 101"
on Fridays & Saturdays through June 19th; Judy Barnett is here Tuesdays
at 8:00 pm starting the 8th of June; many more - see the website or
call the club for cover charges and minimums.
AT DON'T TELL MAMA (343
West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
)
*** STEPHANIE ZAGOREN
BLAMES IT ON THE SUMMER NIGHT
Stephanie Zagoren returns
with her new show "Blame It on the Summer Night" to DON'T TELL MAMA
(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) on Saturday, June 5th at 4:00 pm, and Tuesdays, June 22nd at 6:30
pm and 29th at 9:00 pm. Musical director is Wells Hanley with John
Loehrke on bass. The show is directed by Ricky Ritzel. There is a
$10 cover, 2-drink minimum ($5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE) .
Other performers appearing
at MAMA'S in June include 2004 MAC Award nominated Ron Poole's "Poole
Party" on Saturdays at 8:30 pm; Vickie Phillips on Thursday, June
24th at 8:30 pm and Saturday, June 26th at 7:00 pm; *** Chuck Sweeney
as Peggy Lee, Fridays at 9:30 pm, June 11th, 19th, 26th & July 2nd;
*** Tommy Femia & Christine Pedi as "Judy & Liza," Saturdays at 11:00
pm; Chicago performer Anthony Gruppuso, Sunday June 13th, 4:00 pm
and Monday June 14th, 8:30 pm; many more - see the website or call
the club for cover charges and minimums.
AT THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
)
LINDA GLICK AT THE DUPLEX
IN JUNE
Linda Glick performs "Don't
Ask The Lady ..." on Tuesdays, June 8th & 15th and Thursdays, June
10th & 17th - all shows at 9:00 pm at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61
Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com
/ ). Musical director is David Brunetti, with Cheryl Stern as director.
There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum ($10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE).
Other performers appearing
in June at THE DUPLEX include Alisa Schiff on Wednesday nights, June
2nd, 9th & 16th at 7:00 pm; Bobby Belfry on Mondays at 9:00 pm; ***
Joanne Tatham returns on Tuesday, June 22nd at 9:00 pm, Wednesday,
June 23rd at 9:00 pm, and Thursday, June 24th at 7:00 pm; many more
- see the website or call the club for cover charges and minimums.
AT HELEN'S RESTAURANT,
CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609)
Appearing at HELEN'S in
June are John De Marco on Wednesday, June 2nd, Sunday, June 6th, Wednesday,
June 9th and Saturday, June 12th - all shows at 8:00 pm; *** Singer
Badomi De Cesare Thursdays & Fridays, June 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th,
17th & 18th, and 24th & 25th at 9:00 pm; *** Colleen McHugh on Tuesday
nights in June 15th, 22nd & 29th at 8:30 pm. Call the club for cover
charges and minimums.
JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette
Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200 - Box Office: 212-539-8778
- http://www.joespub.com/
)
On Sunday, June 27 at
9:30 pm, Alison Fraser (Two-time Tony Award nominee for her roles
as Martha in The Secret Garden and Josefine/Monica in Romance/Romance)
brings her always enchanting vocal stylings to Joe¹s Pub. Her two
solo CDs New York Romance and Men In My Life (Original Cast Records)
have continued to showcase her true talent and secure her position
at the forefront of the Broadway scene. $25. Many more - see the website
or call the club.
AT LIVE AT OPIA (130 East
57th Street, NYC - 212-688-3939 - http://www.opiarestaurant.com/
)
Sunday June 6th at 7:00
pm, John Wallowitch in open-ended run, $25 cover, $15 minimum; Monday
June 7th at 9:00 pm, Delisco, $25 cover, $15 minimum.
AT MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second
Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/
)
*** GEORGA OSBORNE REMEMBERS
ROSEMARY
Bistro and two-time MAC
Award winning Broadway singer Georga Osborne presents her new show,
"Rosemary & Time" every Monday in June, the 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
at 7:00 pm at MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 -
http://www.mamaroses.net/
). Musical Director is Steven Ray Watkins and Director is Lennie Watts.
The show also features Michael Blanco on bass and Joe Mowatt on drums.
The cover charge is $15.00 with a 2-drink minimum. $5 discount off
the cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Others appearing at MAMA
ROSE'S in June include *** Barb Jungr Mondays, June 14th & 21st, and
Wednesday & Friday, June 16th & 18th; Kristine Zbornik on Thursday,
June 3rd at 7:00 pm; Kim Cea on Fridays, June 25th, July 23rd & August
20th at 9:30 pm; Sonya Ledanski on Wednesday, June 2nd, Friday, June
4th & Tuesday, June 8th at 9:30 pm; many more - see the website or
call the club for cover charges and minimums.
AT THE OAK ROOM at the
GRAND PROSPECT HALL (263 Prospect Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
- 718-788-0400 - http://www.grandprospect.com/)
*** MAC Award-winning
vocalist Joan Crowe and her band will be performing every Saturday
night through June 26th from 8:00 pm to midnight. No cover - see the
website for details on this room, the dinner menu, etc. Reservations
highly recommended. 10% off of every bottle of wine for CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE MEMBERS. WINNER - 2003 BEST OF NYC CABARET
AT THE PETER JAY SHARP
THEATER AT PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS (416 West 42nd Street, NYC - http://www.ticketcentral.com/
212-279-4200)
*** Elaine St. George
will perform her one-woman show, "The Girl That I Marry," at the for
6 performances on Mondays, June 14th, 21st and 28th at 7:00 & 9:30
pm. "The Girl That I Marry" is a witty examination of the hot-button
issue of gay marriage. She will be accompanied by the jazz-inflected
duo of Janice Friedman on piano and Adam Armstrong on bass. Tickets
are $30.
AT PINK ROOM AT CLUB BLACK
(605 West 55 Street (between 11th & 12th), NYC - 212-582-8282)
*** Kicking off the "Front
and Concert" series at 7:00 pm on June 14th will be Broadway star
Mandy Gonzalez; Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY is here every Monday starting
at 9:00 pm. No cover! No minimum!
AT REGENTS (317 East 53rd
Street, NYC - 212-593-3091 - http://www.RegentsClub.com/
)
Bob Pagano with Steve
Bucchino at the piano, performs at the Sunday brunch show on May 30th.
Showtime is 2:00 pm. There is NO COVER CHARGE. Brunch is $13.95.
AT STONEWALL BISTRO (113
Seventh Avenue South, NYC - 917-661-1335)
*** MYCHELLE COLLEARY
SUNDAY BRUNCH SHOWS
2004 MAC Award nominated
Jazz singer Mychelle Colleary stars in the Sunday Jazz Brunch series
through May from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Ms. Colleary has been extended
through June 27th. A 2003 MAC Award Nominee for Outstanding New York
Female Debut, Ms. Colleary will be accompanied by Ritt Henn on bass
and John Dipinto on piano. There is no cover charge or minimum. WINNER
- 2003 BEST OF NYC CABARET
AT TAVERN ON THE GREEN
(Central Park at West 67th Street, NYC - 212-873-3200 - http://web.tavernonthegreen.com/)
As part of the BIG BAND
SUMMER GARDEN SERIES, on June 9th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Lynn DiMenna
will present the "Sweet & Swing" Sextet, consisting of Paul Greenwood
on piano, Linc Milliman on bass, Joe Corsello on drums, Gene Bertoncini
on guitar, Harold Zinno on horns and Monica Attell on flute. Lynn
will sing 3 sets of "swinging" American pop standards. There will
be drinks, dinner and dancing "under the stars" in the garden. There
is a $10 cover.
AT THE TRIAD (158 West
72nd Street, NYC - 212-787-7921 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
)
*** MARY FOSTER CONKLIN
AND MARK WINKLER SING DENNIS & TROUP
Stuart G. Sagen & Ray
Passman's Vocal Jazz Series presents the "SONGS OF MATT DENNIS AND
BOBBY TROUP" featuring Mary Foster Conklin and Mark Winkler, on Saturday,
June 12th at 9:00 pm. While the evening will cover the well-known
hits of the two composers, Winkler and Conklin also have a few surprises
in store. Ticket price is $15, plus 2-drink minimum.
Among the shows appearing
in June at THE TRIAD, Sunny Leigh on Tuesday, June 1st at 7:00 pm;
"Love in Greatneck" Mondays at 9:00 pm and Saturdays & Sundays at
3:00 & 7:00 pm; "TALKSHOW CONFIDENTIAL" with Bill Boggs every Monday
at 7:00 pm; many more - see the website or call the club for cover
charges and minimums.
AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S
TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438- http://www.rosesturn.com/
)
Appearing at ROSE'S TURN
in June are 3-Time MAC Award winner, Adrianne Tolsch on Friday, June
11th at 7:00 pm; *** Gayle Cloud on Wednesdays, June 16th & 23rd at
7:00 pm; *** Silly String Theory on June 4th & 18th at 7:00 pm, and
June 11th, July 2nd & 16th and August 6th & 20th at 9:00 pm; many
more - see the website or call the club for cover charges and minimums.
AT THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909)
*** Jackie Gordon, the
Singing Chef, in "sayCHEESE!," cheeses, wines and the songs they inspire.
You get your own platter of eight exquisite international cheeses
that you pair with four wines. $60.00. 10% discount when you order
tickets with the code "cheeselover" at http://www.ticketcentral.com/.
CABARET
IN NEW JERSEY & NEW YORK STATE
*** LE DOME at The Manor
(111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360 - http://themanorrestaurant.com/
) - Johnny Rodgers in "An Evening with Johnny Rodgers on Thursday,
June 17th at 9:00 pm as part of the club's Cabaret Soiree series.
Cost for dinner and show is $69 plus tax & tip. Wait-list "show only"
seats are available at $35 per person.
*** THE BRADSTAN (Route
17B, White Lake, NY - 845-583-4114 - http://bradstancountryhotel.com/
) - The next show in the 2004 Summer Season will be on June 20th featuring
Karen Mason. All the series' shows are on Sundays at 7:00 & 9:30 pm.
Call for information regarding cover charge and minimums.
CABARET
IN PENNSYLVANIA
LA PRIMA ESPRESSO (811
Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA - ProArts Ticket Service 412-394-3353)
- Next show is on Saturday, June 12th. Guest host Tim Hartman with
singers Stephanie Riso, Tony Richards, Daina Michelle Griffith and
Scott Pearson with Douglas Levine on piano. Two seatings, at 9:00
and 11:00 pm. Guests may enjoy complimentary wine and crudites. Tickets
$20.
THE LIBERTY LAB SERIES
(937 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA) - Cabaret Pittsburgh is performing
a FREE show on Thursday, June 10th at 10:30 pm as part of . Singers
are Stephanie Riso, Tony Richards, Daina Michelle Griffith and Scott
Pearson with Douglas Levine on piano. This event is presented during
THE FIRST EVER NATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS CONVENTION in Pittsburgh,
June 9th through 13th.
*** SOCIETY HILL PLAYHOUSE
(507 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA - 215-923-0210 - http://www.societyhillplayhouse.com)
- Philadelphia Cabaret Theatre presents its first original production
SINATRA SINGS June 4th and 5th. It's a swingin' ring- a-ding ding
of an evening. Tickets are $20.
THE CABARET at Odette's
(South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html)
- Thursday, Friday & Saturday, June 3rd, 4th & 5th, Kenny Rankin;
Sunday, June 6th - Jan Daley in "Thanks For The Memory - A Tribute
To Bob Hope." Call for information regarding showtimes, cover charge
and minimums.
CABARET IN WASHINGTON
D.C. - WEST VIRGINIA
ROUNDHOUSE THEATRE SILVER
SPRING (8641 Colesville Road , Silver Spring, MD - 240-644-1100 -
http://www.roundhousetheatre.org/
) - June 11th & 12th at 8:00 pm and June 13th at 7:00 pm, "... And
'Round," a cabaret evening filled with recent works from composers
John Kander and Fred Ebb and songs made popular by their most famous
collaborators including Liza Minnelli and Bob Fosse. All seats $30.
The H ST. PLAYHOUSE (1365
H Street NW, Washington, DC - 800-494-TIXS - http://www.boxofficetickets.com
/) - "New Music for Cabaret & Musical Theatre," the Washington, DC
Area Cabaret Network's evening devoted entirely to new music will
take place Sunday, June 13th. Work from composers across the United
States will be performed by Susan Allen, Terri Allen, Wendy Lane Bailey,
Beverly Cosham, Christina Crerar, Steven Cupo, Emily Everson, Colin
James, Tracy McMullan, Eduardo Placer, Scot Reese, Joanne Schmoll,
Judy Simmons, Tim Tourbin, and Christy Trapp. George Fulginiti-Shakar
Music Directs. Tickets are $15.00 and go on sale June 1st.
THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE
(1021 7th Street NW, Washington, DC) - The DC Cabaret Network will
be holding another fun, festive, and friendly open mike evening on
Monday, June 21st at 7:30 pm at THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021 7th Street
NW, Washington, DC). Alex Tang will be on the keyboard. This is a
great way to work out new material while making exciting new friends.
Admission is free, but they will pass the hat for donations to cover
the cost of the pianist for the evening.
CORCORAN GALLERY (500
17th Street NW, Washington, DC - 202-639-1774 - http://www.corcoran.org/
) - On Tuesday, June 15, Marlene VerPlanck is featured. Showtime is
7:00 pm and reservations are a must.
NEW
ENGLAND AREA
A more complete list of
New England area events can be found at the website of the BACA (Boston
Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
).
STANDING ROOM ONLY CABARET
at the WADSWORTH ATHENEUM MUSEUM OF ART THEATRE (Athenaeum Square
at Prospect Street, Hartford, CT - 860-282-1898 - http://www.ticketweb.com/
) - Friday & Saturday, September 17th & 18th - ADORABLE ME! THE TOTIE
FIELDS STORY starring NANCY TIMPANARO-HOGAN. Tickets range from $15.50-$25.00.
Doors open at 7:00 - showtime is 8:00 pm. $5 discount to members of
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
*** SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB
(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - http://www.scullersjazz.com/
) - Boston cabaret vocalist Sophia Bilides will celebrate reaching
the half-century mark, in her new show titled Young And Foolish: A
50th Birthday Cabaret, with the Tom LaMark Trio on Wednesday, June
16th at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $18 show, $53 dinner & show package available.
*** CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus
Avenue, Boston, MA - Resv: 617-247-9192 - http://www.clubcafe.com/
) - Award-winning singer Brian De Lorenzo returns on Sunday, June
20th at 8:00 pm to celebrate same-gender marriage in Massachusetts.
He will perform traditional theatre and cabaret songs ’ with a twist!
Jim Rice will accompany on piano. Singer Brad Peloquin is Brian's
special guest. Cash bar and food is available. Cover is $16 ($14 for
BACA Members).
KENNEDY'S MIDTOWN (42
Province Street, Boston, MA - 617-426-3333) - Sunday, June 6th, 12:00
to 3:00 pm, Jazz Brunch with Dorothy Miller with Bill Duffy on keyboard;
6:00 pm, Gordon Michaels in "Unforgettable," a tribute to Nat King
Cole with Michael Larson on keyboard, $20; Monday, June 7th, at 7:00
pm, Celia Slattery with Mark Shilansky, $12 cover; Sunday, June 20th,
at 6:00 pm The Follen Angels present "MY HEART BELONGS TO DADDY,"
Hildy Grossman, Jeanne LaForgia and Rieko Tanaka (piano) are joined
by Kenny Dantzig on drums to celebrate Father's Day, $15 Cover charge;
Sunday, June 27th, at 7:00 pm, "At The Movies" with Will McMillan,
Brian Patton, Michael Ricca and Nina Vansuch, $20.00 cover;
SKINNER BARN THEATRE (609
Common Road, Waitsfield, VT - 802-496.4422 - http://www.theskinnerbarn.com/
) - Chanteuse Greta will be performing a 2-hour show on Sunday, June
27th at 8:00 pm. Paul Greenwood is the Music Director. The show will
have a $15 music charge.
CABARET
IN ATLANTA - LOUISIANA - FLORIDA - TEXAS
THE ROYAL ROOM at The
Colony Hotel (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-655-5430 x
552 - http://www.thecolonypalmbeach.com/
) - The Royal Room Summer Cabaret Series continues with Barbara Brussell,
Friday & Saturday, June 4th & 5th. Doors open at 6:45 pm for dinner
and the cabaret show starts around 8:00 pm, with late shows possible
at 10:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: Dinner/Show $59.
LIBBY'S CABARET (3401
Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA - 404-237-1943 - http://www.libbyscabaret.com/
) - June 3rd through 27th, LIBBY'S CABARET'S 4th Anniversary Blowout!
Join Libby & Robert AND special guest Connie Sue Day as they celebrate
4 years of bringing the best in cabaret talent to Atlanta. Showtimes
and show prices vary from day to day - see the website or call for
details.
CABARET
IN THE CHICAGO / MIDWEST AREA
DAVENPORT'S (1383 North
Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) - Thursdays, June 10th, 17th, & 24th at 8pm, Sons of the Never Wrong.
This eclectic group has a national cult following crossing musical
boundaries they utilize such instruments as a mandolin, banjo, drums
and guitar. Never easy to classify musically, their music has elements
of pop, rock, jazz and folk - $8 cover. More shows listed on the website.
Call for charges and minimums.
GENTRY ON STATE (440 North
State Street, Chicago, IL - 312-836-0933 - http://www.gentryofchicago.com/
) - Carla Gordon, "Chicago's Naughtiest Cabaret Singer" will present
"Turning Blue - Song Stylings From the Blue to the Blues" on Saturdays,
June 19th & 26th at 7:00 pm with musical direction by Dan Stetzel.
The show celebrates the release of Carla's outrageous new CD, "Don't
Bring the Kids." $5 cover, no minimum.
*** STACKNER CABARET (108
East Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI - 414-224-9490 - http://www.milwaukeerep.com/
) - Stepping Out Productions announces its 4th annual Cabaret Artist
Series. Performers include Karen Akers (June 18th & 19th), Sally Mayes
(July 9th & 10th), Andrea McArdle (July 30th & 31st), and Chicago
favorites Joan Curto, Tom Michael and Mary Monica Thomas (August 13th
& 15th). Performances are held on Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at
6:00 & 9:00 pm. Cash bar service will be available 30 minutes prior
to and during each performance. Ticket Prices: $35 per ticket for
Ms. Akers and Ms. McArdle, $30 per ticket for the other performances,
or $110 per ticket for the full four artist performance series.
SKYLIGHT CABARET at the
BROADWAY THEATRE CENTER (158 North Broadway, Milwaukee, WI - 414-291-7800)
- Jeanne Scherkenbach, along with Chicago jazz icon, Buddy Charles,
and special guest, Jimmy Odom, will present "Cheerful Little Earful
- the music of Harry Warren" at the on Fridays & Saturdays, June 4th,
5th, 11th & 12th at 10:00 pm following Skylight Opera performances
of "Anything Goes." Cabaret performances are free and open to the
public -- no cover or drink minimum, sponsored by the Miller Brewing
Company.
CABARET
IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA
A more complete list of
Los Angeles area events can be found at the website of CABARET WEST
(http://www.cabaretwest.org/
).
JOSLYN CENTER THEATRE
(73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA - 760-340-3220) - "Cabaret,
The Sizzling Summer Series" begins on June 3rd and running till August
26th, on Thursdays at 2:00 pm. Line-up for June: 3rd - Mara Getz;
10th - Jason Weber; 17th - Kathy Holly; 24th - Robert Drake. Admission
is $2.00 for Joslyn Center members and $3.00 for non-members.
THE TEN20 at the Wyndham
Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West Hollywood,
CA - 310-854-1111) - Les Michaels hosts the Thursday Cabaret Series,
with accompaniment provided by award-winning pianist, Ron Snyder,
in which new and rotating guest artists are presented each week starting
at 7:30 pm followed by an Open Mic at 9:00 pm.
*** THE GARDENIA (7066
Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) - One of
New York's favorite singers, Phillip Officer, will make a rare California
appearance in Hollywood on Friday & Saturday, June 11th & 12th at
9:00 pm. "Let Yourself Go with Phillip Officer" is a fresh new approach
for this multi-award winning vocalist. Musical director is Shelly
Markham. The music charge is $15, plus a $10 food/drink minimum. Dinner
served from 7:00 pm.
*** ORIGINAL JOE'S CABARET
(144 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-775-5146) - Christopher
Copeland will again present a great lineup of performers for this
show "And The Beat Goes On" on Saturday June 26th at 8:30 pm (Doors
open at 8:00 pm). David Carrillo will be Master of Ceremonies with
Lee Bloom on piano, Jeff Neighbor on Bass and John Brinck on the Drums.
Richard Stewart will be on Sound & Lighting. Performers in this new
revue will be Ben Marcato, Carly Ozard, Jonathan Poretz, Amanda King,
John McCullough and Lisa Hensley. Tickets are $25 (includes 2 drinks).
*** THE JAZZ BAKERY (3233
Helms Avenue, Culver City, CA - 310-271-9039 - http://www.jazzbakery.com/
) - Vocalist Betsyann Faiella will present "A Tribute To Frank Sinatra"
appearing with jazz legend Hank Jones on Piano, June 15th through
June 20th. The trio is complemented by the inclusion of Sinatra sideman
and AIX recording artist, Jim De Julio, on bass, and Joe La Barbera,
of the Bill Evans Trio, on drums. There will be two shows nightly
at 8:00 and 9:30 pm, and ticket prices are $25.
THE CINEGRILL at the Hollywood
Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-769-7269
- http://www.hollywoodroosevelt.com/
) - CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/
) is hosting the press opening on Tuesday, June 8th. There is going
to be a brief show featuring the following upcoming Cinegrill performers:
Jason Graae (booked June 15th through 19th), Spotlight Discovery series
performers Dana Meller (on Broadway in Les Miserables and national
tour of Full Monty) and Urban Entertainment Institute (an amazing
gospel group from South Central Los Angeles). Tickets are $35 - no
minimum.
CATALINA BAR & GRILL (6725
West Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-2210) - Lorraina Marro,
accompanied by the Gil Leib quartet, will perform for the brunch show
on Sunday, June 13th starting at 12:30 pm. Brunch seating begins at
11:30 am). Ms. Marro performs in celebration of her new CD entitled
"You Must Believe in Spring" which was released at Catalina this past
March. $12.00 cover with 2-drink minimum (food purchase applies towards
minimum).
CABARET IN THE SAN
FRANCISCO AREA
You can see listings of
many more cabaret events in the San Francisco area by accessing http://www.ecabaret-sf.com/
DEAN LESHER REGIONAL CENTER
FOR THE ARTS (1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA - 925-943-7469 -
http://dlrca.org/ ) -
The Cabaret Concert Series continues with the "First Couple of San
Francisco Cabaret," Meg Mackay & Billy Philadelphia on July 17th.
Call for showtime & charges.
MARTUNI'S (4 Valencia
Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-241-0205) - "Song of the Month Club"
is going stronger than ever. First Sunday of each month from 4:30
to 8:00 pm - no cover. Join hosts John McCullough and Hattie Mullaly
with Barry Lloyd at the piano. Sign up to perform two numbers. For
more information, please email: SongoftheMonth@hotmail.com.
*** THE PLUSH ROOM at
the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800
- http://www.plushroom.com/
) - "The New Faces of the Plush Room" June 1st through 13th, Introducing
Mark Brignone, Kevin Dozier, Sony Holland, Kim Kuzma & Blair Shepard,
some of the hottest talent in the Bay Area. Each night these performers
will be taking the stage to prove that you don't have to look much
further than the Bay Area for the talent big enough to fill the Plush
Room. Tuesday through Thursday, $20 / 2-drink minimum; Friday through
Sunday, $25 / 2-drink minimum. Call for exact showtimes.
*** PURPLE ONION (240
Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA - 415-217-8400) - Kitchenette Productions
presents "Live At The Purple Onion," a weekly open mic starting on
June 14th and running every Monday from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The program
is hosted by Kitchenettes Lua Hadar & Linda Kosut In collaboration
with musical director, Barry Lloyd. $5 cash (includes a little Italian
antipasto nibble). Starting September 13th and running for three Mondays
through the 27th, the show becomes "New Stars of The Purple Onion,"
featuring 3 or 4 singers chosen at the summer open mic shows in showcase.
Then, in October, open mic begins again, and in December the "New
Stars" show returns.
CLUB PENA PACHA MAMA (1630
Powell, North Beach, San Francisco, CA - http://http://www.pachamama.org/
) - The Kitchenettes (Lua Hadar & Linda Kosut) present an evening
lightly sprinkled with trios, duets, solos the first Thursday of each
month starting at 8:00 pm with Barry Lloyd at the piano.
CABARET IN THE PACIFIC
NORTHWEST
WILF'S RESTAURANT (800
NW Sixth Street, Portland, OR - 503-223-0070 - http://wilfs.citysearch.com/
) - June 1st & 8th, Kregg Arntson, "Wake Up and Dream"; June 15th
& 22nd, Thomas Rheingans & Annie Kaiser, "An Evening of Gershwin."
Call for exact showtimes, cover charge & minimums.
CABARET
IN AUSTRALIA
*** KABARETT VOLTAIRE
at BAR ME (230 William Street Potts Point, Sydney, AU - 9368 0894
- http://www.showtune.com.au/
) - *** Keith Thompson's KOOKY TUNES, with Sharon Millerchip, Andrew
Benson, Eddie Perfect and Kaye Tuckerman, will play here on Friday,
June 4th at 9:00 pm, Sunday, June 6th at 8:00 pm, and Friday through
Sunday, June 11th through 13th at 8:00 pm. $30/25.
*** THE WEIMAR ROOM (27
Hindley Street, Adelaide 5000 South Australia - Bookings: 61 8 84104700
- http://www.cabaretfringe.com.au/
) - The second annual Weimar Room Cabaret Fringe Festival will take
place from June 11th to July 3rd. Full performance details can be
found via the web site. Tickets are available via Venuetix 8225 8888,
http://www.venuetix.com.au/
.
*** CABARET HEADLINERS
at the National Press Club (16 National Circuit, Barton ACT, AU -
6273 3644 - http://www.npc.org.au/cabaret.htm
) - Steve Ross, will return on Saturday June 5th, for just one performance
of his acclaimed new show "Rhythm and Romance." $75 cover includes
a 3 course gourmet meal. Call for exact showtimes.
*** PARRAMATTA RIVERSIDE
THEATRE (Church Street, Parramatta, AUS - Bookings: 02 8839 3399)
- Hayden Tee is heading to Sydney's west with his solo show reveals
a different side of his talent, taking the audience on a journey from
his early years in his native New Zealand to his current home and
career in Australia. Mr. Tee will present the shows on Fridays & Saturdays,
June 4th & 5th. Tickets are $25. Call for exact showtimes.
CABARET
IN LONDON & EUROPE
PIZZA ON THE PARK (11
Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, London - 020-7235-5273 - http://www.pizzaonthepark.co.uk/
) - Wednesday to Saturday, through June 22nd, Britain's foremost cabaret
artist and chansonnier Barb Jungr returns with a collection from her
new Linn CD "Waterloo Sunset." She will be accompanied by Adrian York.
Showtimes and charges vary - call for information. WINNER - 2003 BEST
OF NYC CABARET
CAFE PRAGUE at Komedia
Cabaret (Gardner Street, Brighton, UK - Tickets: 01273 647100 - http://www.komedia.co.uk/)
- Hostess Barb Jungr accompanied by Adrian York presents guests on
Sunday, June 6th at 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm). £8.50/£6.50 conc.
WINNER - 2003 BEST OF NYC CABARET
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