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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #041206 - Monday, December 20, 2004
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This is a MONDAY Issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 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, cabaret tips, mini-reviews, plus listings of shows offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a special DOUBLE ISSUE, since there will be no issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE published on Thursday this week. A look a club schedules shows that this time of year (the last 2 weeks in December) many of the venues turn over their cabaret rooms for corporate and private parties, and there are few cabaret events to announce.

Next week, we will publish a combined issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE on Monday, the 27th and then a SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S issue with a wrap-up of the cabaret events of 2004 and a look forward to 2005 on Friday, December 31st. Meantime, we wish all of our subscribers and friends a very blessed Holiday season and a very happy and prosperous New Year.


In connection with the above, many of the items in our listings are on-going weekly events (especially piano bars and open mic events), which are sometimes changed during holiday times. It is always wise to call ahead to make sure that the venue you plan to visit is open for regular hours - some clubs close on the holidays, some have shorter hours. Plus, since there are so few cabaret offerings over the next few weeks, it is very prudent to make a reservation in advance - many shows sell out.


Baby, it's cold outside! It was 10 degrees (F) this morning when I awoke, and now, at noon, it is just 14 degrees (F) and the weatherperson says "feels like zero." There was just a light dusting of snow here in Long Island City overnight. I stayed indoors all weekend, still not wishing to bring about a return of that nasty cold I was suffering last week. But now I feel great and I shall see what I will do tonight, since I am getting just a bit "stir crazy" in the apartment.


Here in NYC there is no MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/ ) Holiday Party scheduled for this year. Also, unlike the past few years, there has been no announcement of MAC members visiting the firehouses to sing holiday carols as in the past few years (since September 11th). So, here's one more plug for a special event where MAC members can network and spread their holiday greetings:

The annual HOLIDAY SHOWCASE, sponsored by MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/ ) AND ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers - http://www.ascap.org/ ) will be held this year on Tuesday, December 21st at THE LIGHTHOUSE (111 East 59th Street, NYC) at 6:00 pm. Special guest is Steve Ross. The show will feature songs and/or performances by Francesca Blumenthal, David Buskin, Randi Driscoll, Kelly Dupuis, Brian Feinstein, Zina Goldrich, Robert Grusecki, Diana Hansen-Young, Jeff Lazarus, Marcy Heisler, Mary Liz McNamara, Tracy Newirth, Marc Smollin, Jane Scheckter, Georgia Stitt, Tom Toce, Anya Turner and Ronny Whyte. There is a $15 admission, $5 for MAC and ASCAP members.


Check out a new feature on the website: iTunes Cabaret CD Pick of the week - you can download the CD for $9.99 or single songs for just 99 cents! We will feature a new CD starting on Sundays - this week we feature Karen Oberlin's "My Standards." You will need to download the iTunes application, available for PC or Mac, if you do not already have it on your computer. On my website you can also find a link to download iTunes' featured "single" of the week - for free.


WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON NEW YEAR'S EVE?
If you are doing or sponsoring a New Year's Eve cabaret event - send me the details. I need the name & address & reservation phone number of the venue, complete cover/minimum information, as well as name of performers, musical director, etc. The collected information is posted on a special page on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website, updated regularly. Thanks for your help.


I have a lot of news for you, including listings of shows at over 100 venues and covering over 300 performances (with a number offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE). Once again I promise that you will read things in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Now on with the news:


CABARET LAST MINUTE NEWS & UPDATES

TIMELESS DIVAS AT THE TRIAD - GUESTS TONIGHT ARE MARK NADLER & JOHN DE MARCO
ShaRell Productions (Sandi Durell & Shari Upbin) present "TIMELESS DIVAS: Musical Stars of the Silver Screen" has just 1 show left before it takes a break until March 2005, and that's tonight, December 20th at 7:00 pm. The 4-person revue features a cast of Broadway veterans including Terry Burrell, Rebecca Spencer, Robert Bartley & Ruth Gottschall paying tribute to the Divas and DivOs of the Hollywood musicals. Special guests tonight are Mark Nadler and John De Marco. Musical Director/Arranger is Barry Levitt. Directed by Shari Upbin. Tickets are available at Theatermania.com or 212-352-3101 or call the Timeless Divas hotline at 212-615-6966. For details, see http://www.durellproductions.com/DivaRevue .


NYC CHRISTMAS SKIPPER/CHANNING BENEFIT SHOW TONIGHT, DECEMBER 20th
NYC CHRISTMAS WITH CAROL CHANNING AND FRIENDS! will be presented at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - reservations for this show call 845-365-0720 - http://www.donttellmama.com/) on Monday, December 20th to benefit the IGCITA (International Guild For Celebrity & Tribute Artists - http://www.IGCITA.org/ ) Scholarship Fund For deserving kids at the college of their choice. Special performer guests will Dottie Burman, Dana Lorge, Sue Matsuki, Jaymie Meyer & Leslie Orofino. $20.00 Cover with a 2-drink minimum. Checks can be made out to THE IGCITA Scholarship Fund (tax deductible) - cash only for the minimum.


JULIE REYBURN PRESENTS "THE HOLIDAY SHOW" FOR BC/EFA DECEMBER 20th
For the 4rd year in a row, Julie Reyburn will be presenting an evening full of holiday cheer featuring special guests from the cabaret and theatre world to benefit BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/ ). Mark Janas on piano showcasing favorite classical and contemporary holiday selections. This year's show will be at MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/ ) on Monday, December 20th at 7:00 pm. Performers include Alec Berlin, Brandon Cutrell, Lee Elliott, David Gurland, Chris Howatt from Boulevard East, Eric Pickering, Michael Edwin Stuart, Michael Vaccaro, Lennie Watts, Steven Garrett Wright and Special Guest Diva: Carolyn Montgomery. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.


TWO MORE SHOWS ADDED TO HOFFMAN/ZBORNIK JOE'S PUB RUN
By popular demand, the holiday kvetching continues for Jackie Hoffman and Kristine Zbornik: Together Again for the First Time, with two additional shows added on Sunday, December 26th at 7:30 & on Monday the 27th at 9:30 pm, plus their regular Monday night shows on December 20th & 27 at 7:30 pm. The belting boisterous babes of Broadway and Forbidden Broadway come together to cash in on the holiday season with an unprecedented evening of side splitting ear shattering shtick. Think Carol and Julie in Carnegie Hall at Christmas, without Carol and Julie, Carnegie Hall or Christ. Directed by Michael Schiralli, Musical Director Dave Brunetti. $25.


MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET

NOW TWO RADIO SHOWS COVER CABARET/THEATER IN NJ/PA
Richard Edgcomb can be heard on Thursday mornings from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon with a new show called "Thursday Morning Cabaret," on WDVR 89.7 & 91.9 FM, Delaware Township, New Jersey and http://www.wdvrfm.org/ on the web. The show consists of three hours of cabaret, light jazz vocals, some easy listening, with maybe a little theater and classical from time to time. The show focuses more on music, interaction with the audience, a weekly interview with a cabaret or pop star at 10:15 am and talk of what is going on in the Cabaret Rooms and Concert Halls throughout the Delaware Valley. Mr. Edgecomb also reviews cabaret performances in the area for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Richard Edgcomb can be reached at rredgcomb@earthlink.net.

Dan Collester continues with "Curtain Up" on WDVR FM 89.7 & 91.9, Delaware Township, New Jersey and http://www.wdvrfm.org/ on the web on Tuesday nights. The show is primarily a theater show with some cabaret and jazz music hosted by Mr. Collester, an esteemed Outer Theater Critic. Don Collester can be reached at dgcoll@aol.com


WEDNESDAY JAZZ AT NOON AT ST. PETER'S CHURCH DECEMBER 22nd
Jazz at Noon continues on Wednesday, December 22nd at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC). This week's performers are Alex Leonard, piano & vocals; Daryl Sherman, piano & vocals; Ronny Whyte, piano & vocals; Barbara Lea, vocals; and other guests in the annual Holiday show. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $5 admission.


LONDON'S TIM MCARTHUR IS SISTER MARY MCARTHUR AT MAMA'S DECEMBER 23rd & 28th
London cabaret performer, Tim McArthur, who last performed in New York when he re-opened DON'T TELL MAMA after September 11, 2001, having flown out on September 10th, returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/ ) for two nights only, Thursday, December 23rd and Tuesday, December 28th, both shows at 9:00 pm. He returns with a new musical comedy character, Sister Mary, the nun who wants to be a star! An established name on the London cabaret scene, Mr. McArthur has performed at the Purcell Room, Pizza on the Park, Jermyn Street Theatre, The Kings Head, Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Lauderdale House, No3 Green Street and the Savoy Hotel. He also presents a Sunday afternoon chat show for www.theatrerdaio.com (http://www.theatrerdaio.com/ ) and co-presents with Sadie Nine a weekly show for BBC Radio London. There is a $12 cover, 2-drink minimum.


NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, December 28th.
The cable TV show "Jamie deRoy & friends" heard locally here in NYC on Time Warner Channel 67 and RCN Channel 110 will next be seen on Tuesday, December 14th at 8:00 pm. Each show features interviews and performances by stars of cabaret, comedy and theater. The show is produced by Jamie deRoy & friends, inc. and directed by Barry Kleinbort. Taped and Edited by Applause Video. It is also broadcast in Washington DC and Connecticut - check local listing. For details see http://www.jamiederoy.com/ .


WILSON & DEXTER TEAM UP FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW AT HELEN'S
Julie Wilson and Baby Jane Dexter return to HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/ ) on New Year's Eve, together for the first time, starting at 8:00 pm. Only 60 seats will be sold for this very special engagement, and they will be released on a first come, first served basis. Includes open bar and an amazing seven course dining experience by Helen's fantastic chef Sara Daniels. After the dessert seating, the open bar will continue on until 1:00 am. A breakfast buffet will be served at 5:00 am. $250 per person.


NEXT NY SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING JANUARY 8th
The New York Sheet Music Society will hold its next meeting on Saturday, January 8th, featuring "The Jazz Singers - Why I Love That Tune!" All star cast includes Jackie Cain (of Jackie & Roy), Bob Dorough, Sue Maskaleris Marion Cowlings, Osi, Steve Kaiser, Katherine Dupuis, Ray Passman and arranger/pianist Allen Farnham and other surprises. The meetings take place at WOMEN'S NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CLUB (3 West 51st Street, NYC). There will be a flea market from 12:30 to 1:45, followed by the featured program. Membership is $40 per year, and you can sign up at the meeting.


2005 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARDS AT TOWN HALL, JANUARY 31st, 2005
The 2005 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARDS will be presented on Monday, January 31st at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/ ) at 7:00 pm. Conceived and produced by Scott Siegel, the awards will be given to the best acts in NYC Cabaret, Jazz and Comedy as chosen by NYC nightlife critics and reviewers. Tickets are on sale by mail - or online via theatermania.com or at 212-307-4100m and cost $25 to $75.


RUFUS WAINWRIGHT SHOW SET FOR FEBRUARY 8th NEARLY SOLD OUT!
Tickets went on sale on December 1st for Rufus Wainwright's Australian debut at KABARETT VOLTAIRE at The Seymour Theatre Centre (City Road and Cleveland Street, Chippendale, NSW, AU - 9351 7940 - http://www.showtune.com.au/ ) on Tuesday, February 8th. The room holds just 100, and tickets are selling fast. Mr. Wainwright is one of the world's greatest singer/songwriters and has released four solo albums. All of these albums have been major inspirations to many people across the planet. He is best known to Australian audiences for his tracks on some recent hit Soundtracks including Moulin Rouge, I Am Sam, Shrek, and Zoolander. Tickets are $80.


MORE NEWS PLEASE
I am back to working alone on the newsletter and the website, and so I don't have as much time as before to check out the websites of venues around the country for news and listing items. If you are reading this newsletter, and you are a performer or booking manager with shows scheduled for December and January, you can save me a lot of time and effort by sending in your listings to stuhamstra@cabarethotlineonline.com - I will do my best to give you coverage in the MONDAY and MID-WEEK issues. Please remember, the more complete the listing, the more likely I will use it.


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.


TOM GROUNDS CD AVAILABLE
If you missed Tom Grounds while he made his New York Cabaret Debut last 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/.


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/.


SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The following shows are currently offering members special prices and discounts. If your show is offering a discount to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members and is not listed here, please let me know at once, so that you can be included on the MEMBER DEALS page on the website and listed weekly in the newsletter.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS IN NEW YORK CITY

SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/ )

Ron Poole's MAC and BISTRO Award-winning "Poole Party" stand-up and musical comedy show continues every Friday night at 9:30 pm and every Saturday night at 8:30 pm. Nancy Witter and Sidney Myer drop by most shows to provide a lot of laughs as well. The long-running variety show features performers from Stand-Up as well as Cabaret and Musical Comedy. Cover is $12 with a 2-drink minimum. Members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 1/2 off the cover.


3 Tenors in Search of an Act presents THE HOLIDAY EDITION with 50% New Material at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/ ) on Monday, December 20th at 6:00 pm. The tenors are Bill Brooks, Edd Clark & Steven Tharp with Musical Director Paul Stephan. There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. $8 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.


SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ )

Held over by popular demand, Steven Garrett Wright continues his cabaret debut, "Angels, All Around Me" with one more show on Wednesday, December 22nd at 7:00 pm. Assisted by musical director Tim Di Pasqua, with Michael Blanco on bass, Steven Brings to life songs of inspiration and love, from theatre, film and television. Reservations are suggested. There is a $15.00 cover, 2-drink minimum (50% off cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE)


SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/ )

D. Jay Bradley's Annual CHRISTMAS SHOW this year will be one of the brightest with Jay's particular brand of Musical Variety. Returning to lend incredible musicality to the family oriented Holiday Show are singers Rachel Hanser, Karen Mack, Lisa Yaeger and welcoming Michael Holland to the tenor spot. The ever popular Bassist and Dickensian Interpreter Marco Brehm will be on-hand, as well as the Dashing through the snow Drummer - David Silliman. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum. Final show is Wednesday, December 22nd, with special guest Colm Reilly. CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS are welcomed with a $5 discount on any night.


Monday, December 21st, Jan Wallman presents an encore performance of Chris Barrett in "I'm Throwing a Ball Tonight" featuring the songs of Cole Porter at 9:30 pm. There is a $15 cover, $15 minimum. $7.50 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.


SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438- http://www.rosesturn.com/ )

"Thursday Nite Psycho Therapy Group" hosted by real life therapist/performer Jude Treder-Wolff is a topical, issue driven, live, weekly variety show that features special guest vocalists and comedians with a strong point of view about todays biggest issues. Jude mixes music and monologues as the charming emcee in this non-stop hour of fun. Directed by Bistro Award winner, Erv Raible. Please cal 212-366-5438 after 4:00 pm for weekly line up. Remaining performances are Thursday December 23rd & 30th at 7:00 pm. There is a $15 cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 Cover for MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.


Steve Aron's new cabaret, "HELP! I'm Turning Into My Parents!", featuring musical director Joe Regan has been extended, with one additional date, on Mondays, December 27th at 7:00 pm. After a few years of several new beginnings in and out of show business, Steve tells a tale of growing older before you're ready it, with funny songs and sweet ballads, like "HOW ABOUT YOU?", "I WISH I HAD A GIRL", songs by John Bucchino, Cy Coleman, Rodgers and Hart, Christine Lavin, Peter Allen, The Chenille Sisters. There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. $8 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.


SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY

BLACK & WHITE BLUES IN NEW ORLEANS
The musical comedy that celebrates New Orleans' obsession with food, restaurants, and celebrity chefs, BLACK & WHITE BLUES just celebrated its 101st performance at LE CHAT NOIR (715 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812 - http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com/ ). With book & lyrics by Ricky Graham and music by Harry Mayronne, the show features Heidi Junius, Bob Edes, Chris Wecklein & Jessie Terrebonne. (Special Discount for service industry and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members.) Check the website for next show date.


NEW RESTAURANT IN DALLAS GIVES HOTLINE DISCOUNT
Hector Garcia, who visits NYC from time to time, and uses that chance to sing in several piano bars around town, has just opened HECTOR'S OF HENDERSON (2829 North Henderson, Dallas, TX - 214-821-0432), a restaurant featuring American cuisine with a Texas Twist, prepared by chef Todd Erickson. Hector's is offering a 10% discount to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - and it gets even better: they have live music on Fridays and Saturdays, featuring Gleni Tai on the piano, and her husband Lebeaux on jazz trombone and trumpet - and open mic! Call for reservations and information.


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.


CABARET ARTISTS APPEARING AROUND THE WORLD:
Items marked headlines in special rules are currently running banners on the website.
NEW YORK CITY - MAJOR ENGAGEMENTS

AT THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 ext. 171 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/ )
Andrea Marcovicci presents her new holiday show, "Andrea Sings Astaire," scheduled to run through December 30th. Accompanying Andrea will be musical director Shelly Markham. Shows are Tuesday through Saturday at 9:00 pm, with late shows on Friday and Saturday at 11:30 pm. Andrea will perform special theatre-length shows Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and December 27th at 8:00 pm, preceded by dinner at 6:30 pm. There is a $55 cover charge during the week and a $60 cover charge weekends, plus an additional $55 dinner except Tuesday and late shows, when a $20 minimum is required.

Also at THE OAK ROOM, Barbara Carroll has established a new home, with two shows on Sundays, a brunch show at 2:00 pm and a dinner show at 8:00 pm. Accompanied by Jay Leonhart on bass, Ms. Carroll will pay tribute to her personal friend and colleague, the legendary songwriter Harold Arlen. The year 2005 marks the centennial celebration of the composer. Call for cover/minimum information.


AT BEMELMAN'S BAR (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
Lostin Harris at the piano, Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 pm to 12:30 am, $20, $25 on Friday & Saturday; Chris Gillespie Trio, Tuesday through Saturday, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, no cover; Earl Rose, Mondays, 5:30 pm to 12:30 am.


AT BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ )
Jim Caruso's open-mic CAST PARTY is here on Mondays at 9:30 pm. No cover, $10 minimum; "The Winter Season," a series of 7:00 pm Monday night concerts: On Monday, December 20th, join "Avenue Q" star John Tartaglia's Holiday Extravaganza; and composer Georgia Stitt on December 27th. See website for more performers appearing here.


AT THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
NYC cabaret icon Bobby Short is back, through December 30th. Performances Tuesdays through Fridays at 8:45 pm with late shows added on Fridays & Saturdays at 10:45 pm. $90 per person cover charge.

Meantime, the club has a new Monday night series, featuring singer/pianist Tony DeSare. He temporarily replaces the usual slot of film icon Woody Allen for three weeks only. The show, featuring Mike Lee on bass and Brian Czach on drums, will play 4 more performances only: Mondays, December 20th & 27th, at 8:30 and 10:30 pm. All shows have a $40 cover.


AT THE CAFE PIERRE (Fifth Avenue at 61st Street, NYC - 212-838-8000 - http://www.fourseasons.com/pierre/)
Piano entertainment with Kathleen Landis is featured Sunday to Thursday from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 8:30 pm to 12:00 midnight.


AT THE COCKTAIL TERRACE at The Waldorf Astoria (Park Ave & 49th Street, NYC - 212-355-3000 - http://www.waldorfastoria.com/)
Cocktail Terrace delights visitors with traditional afternoon tea, an engaging array of cocktails and the soothing strains of Cole Porter's Steinway Grand Piano, featuring Daryl Sherman, Wednesdays through Fridays, 4:30 to 7:30 pm and on Saturdays, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.


AT FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/ )
The club will celebrate New York's favorite holiday tradition with the return engagement of Michael Feinstein through December 31st. The new show, "Holiday Heart Songs," features seasonal standards and contemporary classics that touch the heart and move the spirit. New Year's Eve will be a special evening at the hotel with performances by Mr. Feinstein and acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway. will play the following schedule: Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 pm with late shows on Friday and Saturday at 11:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE: There will be no performances Friday December 24th or Saturday December 25th, but there are performances Monday, December 20th and Monday, December 27th. All shows have a $60 cover. There is a $40 minimum for early shows and a $30 minimum for late shows.


AT 59E59 THEATERS - Theater A (59 East 59th Street, NYC - 212-279-4200 - http://www.ticketcentral.com)
Cabaret legend Steve Ross is here with his new show through January 2nd, Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 7:00 pm (no performances on December 24th or 25th). Tickets are $45.


LE JAZZ AU BAR (41 East 58th Street, NYC - 212-308-9455 - http://www.ticketweb.com/ )
Shirley Horn is here, December 30th through January 9th, including special New Year's Eve shows. Show dates are Thursdays through Sundays at 8:00 pm, with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 pm. Cover is $50 (New Year's Eve shows are $100 per person, which includes a champagne cocktail and party favors). There is no minimum, doors open at 6:30 pm for dinner. Coming in 2005: Wesla Whitfield, January 10th through 23rd; Marlena Shaw (January 24th through 30th).


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.


AT THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-787-7921 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/ )

TIMELESS DIVAS FINAL SHOW TONIGHT AT THE TRIAD
ShaRell Productions (Sandi Durell & Shari Upbin) present "TIMELESS DIVAS: Musical Stars of the Silver Screen" has just 1 more performances at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-787-7921 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/ ), tonight, December 20th. The 4-person revue features a cast of Broadway veterans including Terry Burrell, Rebecca Spencer, Robert Bartley & Ruth Gottschall paying tribute to the Divas and DivOs of the Hollywood musicals. Special Guests tonight are Mark Nadler & John De Marco. Musical Director/Arranger is Barry Levitt. Directed by Shari Upbin. Tickets are available at Theatermania.com or 212-352-3101 or call the Timeless Divas hotline at 212-615-6966. For details, see http://www.durellproductions.com/DivaRevue .


AT UPSTAIRS AT STUDIO 54 (254 West 54th Street, NYC - TicketMaster: 212-307-4100)
Rick Crom's new pop-media satirizing "Newsical" is here on an open-ended run. "Newsical" is a throwback to the kind of political satire on stage that was once as prevalent as it is in film and television now. Performances are Thursdays through Mondays at 8:00 pm (Sundays at 3:00 pm), and matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2:00 pm. Tickets range from $20 to $60. For more information, see http://www.newsicalthemusical.com/ .


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. Please consult the club websites for complete schedule information for all shows. Those with headlines in special rules are currently running banners on the website.


AT BRANDY'S PIANO BAR (235 East 84th Street, NYC - 1-212-744-4949 - http://www.brandyspianobarnyc.com/ )
Open-mic piano bar seven nights a week. Brandy's is one of the Upper East Side's best-kept secrets. This intimate spot showcases live talent every night of the week and has been for over 30 years. No cover.


AT CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360 - http://cabaretusa.com/_wsn/page2.html )
Kelly Briggs hosts open-mic piano bar, Sunday through Saturday, 8:00 to 12:00 pm featuring Dennis Byrum, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Gregory Allen Thursdays through Sundays. Fabulous no-cover Sunday Brunch most weeks with performances at 2:00 pm - brunch is just $14.95. John McMahon is musical director.

Caterina's celebrates New Year's Eve with 2 dinner seatings. The early seating is from 5:00 to 9:00 pm and includes a pre-fixe 3-course dinner for $39.95 which includes a glass of champagne. The late seating begins at 9:30 pm with a 3-course dinner, champagne toast at midnight, party favors for $75.00. Gregory Allen will be on piano all evening with Kelly Briggs performing along with special guest performers. Door prizes will be given out all evening. The late seating is almost sold out.


AT CB'S GALLERY (313 Bowery, NYC - 212-677-0455)
Gayle Cloud, joined by Paul Livant on guitar and John Pahmer on synth, is here on Monday, December 20th at 9:00 pm. $5.


AT CLUB EL FLAMINGO (547 West 21st Street, NYC)
On Saturday, January 8th, at 6:00 pm, Joanna Parson's HAPPY HOUR SALON, now in its fourth season, holds its first-Saturday-of-every-month show here. Happy Hour Salon, a new works salon for singers, writers, comics, actors and performers. Line-up changes bi-monthly, atmosphere is relaxed. $5 at door. For more information, see http://www.JoannaParson.com/ .


AT DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/ )
Appearing in December at DANNY'S: Blossom Dearie on Sundays at 6:15 pm; Maude Maggart on Tuesdays at 9:15 pm; Phillip Officer & Marieann Meringolo on Sundays at 2:00 pm; many more. See the website or call the club for cover charges and minimums. In the piano bar after 9:30 pm, Ryan Hunt on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays; Jerry Scott Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays; Sundays, Scott Ailing and Ryan Hunt.


AT DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/ )
NEW YEAR'S EVE POOLE PARTY starting at 8:30 pm, with host Ron Poole, will feature Christine Turner (The Next Big Broadway Musical!), Nancy Witter (2004 MAC Award Winner!), Sidney Myer (Award-Winning Musical Comedian!), Erin Foley (Comedy Central's Premium Blend!), Ophira Eisenberg (Comedy Central's Premium Blend!), Lori Chase (Broadway's Full Monty & Miss Saigon!), Allison Castillo (Comedy Central's Premium Blend!), Ray Payton (Stand-Up New York!), David Hodorowski (New Faces Of Comedy!), Dina Pearlman (The Brokerage Comedy Club!), Lisa Nunn (The Duplex!), Daniella Foerste (2004's New Faces Of Comedy!) and The Knuckleheads (Award-Winning Musical Comedy Duo!). Only a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.


Appearing in December, 2004 MAC Award winning Ron Poole's "Poole Party" on Fridays at 9:30 pm, Saturdays at 8:30 pm; Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX, Thursdays at 6:00 pm; Tommy Femia in "Judy: Live!" on Saturdays at 11:00 pm; 3 Tenors' Holiday Show, Monday, December 20th; Nancy Witter, Tuesday, December 28th; Tom D'Angora, Sunday, December 26th; Tim McArthur on the 23rd & 28th; many more. See the website or call the club for showtimes, cover charges and minimums. In the piano bar after 9:30 pm, Sundays & Mondays, Michael Edelstein; Tuesdays, Tracy Stark; Wednesdays & Thursdays: Kenny Davidson; Fridays, Jay Bradley; Saturdays, Bobby Peaco.


AT THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ )

STEVEN GARRETT WRIGHT EXTENDED AT THE DUPLEX
Held over by popular demand, Steven Garrett Wright continues his cabaret debut, "Angels, All Around Me" with one remaining show on Wednesday December 22nd, at 7:00 pm. Assisted by musical director Tim Di Pasqua, with Michael Blanco on bass, Steven Brings to life songs of inspiration and love, from theatre, film and television. Reservations are suggested. There is a $15.00 cover, 2-drink minimum (50% off cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE)


Natalie Douglas' New Year's Eve Bash at THE DUPLEX has become a NY tradition. Through her performances at New York's Town Hall, the legendary Birdland jazz club and various venues throughout the country, as well as her critically acclaimed album "Not That Different" Natalie has become one of the most sought after jazz/blues artists in New York City. One performance only at 8:00 pm. Ticket price includes a 75-minute performance and a complimentary champagne toast. Audience members will have the opportunity to purchase a personally autographed copy of Ms. Douglas' CD plus receive a waived general club admission fee, complimentary hors d'oeuvres in the Game Room and in the Piano Bar with live music all night long and an additional complimentary champagne toast at midnight. The Duplex will stay open on New Year's Eve until 6:00 am. $40 cover plus 2-drink minimum. Go to http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showCode=NAT2 to order tickets.


Appearing in December at THE DUPLEX include Barbara Fasano, Thursdays at 9:30 pm through December 30th; Valentine Ryder on Thursdays at 7:00 pm through December 30th; many more. See the website or call the club for showtimes, cover charges and minimums. In the piano bar at 9:30 pm: Brian Nash on Sunday & Wednesday; Darius Frowner on Monday & Thursday; Greg Schlotzhauer on Tuesday; Jim Keefe on Friday; Gerry Dieffenbach on Saturdays.


AT THE FREDERICK ROSE HALL at Time Warner Center (Columbus Circle, Broadway at 60th Street, NYC - CenterCharge: 212-721-6500 - http://www.jazzatlincolncenter.org/ )
American Songbook Series, January 6th, 7th & 8th at 8:00 pm, Audra McDonald. Tickets: $100, $75, $50, $35. See http://www.lincolncenter.org/programs/songbook_home.asp for details.


AT HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/ )

Appearing in December at HELEN'S: D. Jay Bradley's Annual Christmas Show, December 22nd; Chris Barrett, Monday, December 20th at 9:30 pm; more. Call the club for exact showtimes, cover charges and minimums. Julie Wilson and Baby Jane Dexter New Year's Eve at 8:00 pm. Piano bar nightly, from 4:00 pm until 2:00 am with various pianists and a top-notch singing wait-staff.


AT JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200 - Box Office: 212-539-8778 - http://www.joespub.com/ )
By popular demand, the holiday kvetching continues for Jackie Hoffman and Kristine Zbornik: Together Again for the First Time, with two additional shows added on Sunday, December 26th at 7:30 & on Monday the 27th at 9:30 pm, plus their regular Monday night shows on December 20th & 27 at 7:30 pm. The belting boisterous babes of Broadway and Forbidden Broadway come together to cash in on the holiday season with an unprecedented evening of side splitting ear shattering shtick. Think Carol and Julie in Carnegie Hall at Christmas, without Carol and Julie, Carnegie Hall or Christ. Directed by Michael Schiralli, Musical Director Dave Brunetti. $25.

Coming, Tuesday, January 11th at 9:30 pm, Sam Harris. $25.


AT LA BELLA'S (581 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-683-3889)
Trudi Mann's fabulous Open Mic for Singers takes place every Sunday in the back room of from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Pat Firth is at the piano, Saadi Zain on bass with host Trudi on drums and vocals. If you want to sing, please bring two copies of your music. $10 food/drink minimum - no cover.


AT THE LIGHTHOUSE (111 East 59th Street, NYC)
The annual HOLIDAY SHOWCASE, sponsored by MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/ ) and ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers - http://www.ascap.org/ ) will be held this year on Tuesday, December 21st at 6:00 pm. Special guest is Steve Ross. The show will feature songs and/or performances by Francesca Blumenthal, David Buskin, Randi Driscoll, Kelly Dupuis, Brian Feinstein, Zina Goldrich, Robert Grusecki, Diana Hansen-Young, Jeff Lazarus, Marcy Heisler, Mary Liz McNamara, Tracy Newirth, Marc Smollin, Jane Scheckter, Georgia Stitt, Tom Toce, Anya Turner and Ronny Whyte. There is a $15 admission, $5 for MAC and ASCAP members.


AT MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/ )

Appearing in December: Ron DeStefano, Dan Maceyak & Michael Vaccaro, Monday at 10:00 pm, December 20th; Steven Brinberg on Wednesday, December 22nd at 8:00 pm; many more. See the website or call the club for all showtimes, cover charges and minimums.


AT ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC)
JAZZ AT NOON on Wednesday, December 22nd. This week's performers are Alex Leonard, piano & vocals; Daryl Sherman, piano & vocals; Ronny Whyte, piano & vocals; Barbara Lea, vocals; and other guests in the annual Holiday show. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $5 admission. December 29th, guest performer is Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar.


AT SATALLA (37 West 26th Street, NYC - 212-576-1155 - http://www.satalla.com/ )
On Wednesday, December 22nd at 7:30 pm, a unique mixed-voice octet, THE ACCIDENTALS, known for their sophisticated harmonies, off-beat humor, and an eclectic repertoire of original songs and distinctive arrangements. $15.


AT SIBERIA BAR (356 12 West 40th Street, NYC)
On Friday, January 21st, at 6:00 pm, Joanna Parson's HAPPY HOUR SALON, now in its fourth season, holds its third-Friday-of-every-month show here. Happy Hour Salon is a new works salon for singers, writers, comics, actors and performers. Line-up changes bi-monthly, atmosphere is relaxed. $5 at door. For more information, see http://www.JoannaParson.com/ .


AT SMOKE (2751 Broadway, NYC - 212-864-6662)
Multi award winning jazz singer Judy Barnett will be swinging through the holidays with her trio on Thursday, December 30th. With Ms. Barnett are Ted Kooshian on piano, Tom Hubbard on bass & Joe Ascione on drums. There will be 3 sets each evening, starting at approximately 9:00 pm & going until 1:30 am. There is a $15 minimum per person & no cover.


AT THE STARLIGHT BAR & LOUNGE (167 Avenue A, NYC - 212-475-2172)
Julian Fleisher Presents: Monday Music at Starlight each week, featuring special guests. Never a cover. Never a minimum.


AT STONEWALL BISTRO (113 Seventh Avenue South, NYC - 917-661-1335)
Open mic piano bar, Tuesdays through Saturdays. On Wednesdays, Jerry Scott; Thursdays, Celeste; Call for exact times and performers.


AT THE SUMMIT (308 East 49th Street, NYC - 212-759-1964 - http://www.summitnyc.com/ )
Lynn DiMenna, with the Paul Greenwood Trio, is here on January 14th. Call for showtimes, cover & minimum information.


AT SWEET RHYTHM (88 Seventh Avenue South, NYC - 212-255-3626 - http://www.sweetrhythmny.com/ )
Holiday Jazz with Mary Pearson, Tuesday, December 21st with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Freddie Bryant,guitar; Adrian D'Aguilar,bass; Lucianna Padmore, drums. $15 cover, $10 minimum.


AT THE TAVERN ON THE GREEN CHESTNUT ROOM (Central Park at West 67th Street, NYC - 212-873-3200 - http://web.tavernonthegreen.com/)
Lynn DiMenna, with the Paul Greenwood Trio, is here on February 18th & 25th. Call for showtimes, cover & minimum information.


AT THE TIMES SQUARE BREWERY (210 West 42nd Street - 212-698-1234 - http://www.timessquarebrewery.com/ )
Mondays, from 7:00 to 11:00 pm, The Muskrat Quartet featuring Bruce McNichols, Crazy Henry and the incredible Bob Leive playing old time hot jazz and sing-along tunes mixed in with their own brand of hijinks included our infamous Trivia Quiz with prizes. Call for cover/minimum information.


AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438- http://www.rosesturn.com/ )

JUDE TREDER-WOLFF PSYCHO THERAPY GROUP ON THURSDAYS
A great new variety show comes to cabaret - Jude Treder-Wolff's Thursday Night PSYCHO Therapy Group, continuing in an open-ended engagement. Shows are scheduled for Thursdays, December 23rd & 30th, all at 7:00 pm. Along with the guest vocalist and comedian there will be a weekly appearance by motivational speaker Sister Jude of the Impossible Situations. There will be a $15.00 music charge and a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.


Also appearing at ROSE'S TURN in December are: Steven Aron on Mondays, the 20th & 27th; more. See the website or call the club for showtimes, cover charges and minimums. In the piano bar after 9:30 pm: Mondays, Joe Regan; Tuesdays, Kenny Davidson; Wednesdays, Claire Cooper; Thursdays, Robbie Stamper; Fridays, Michael Isaacs; Saturdays, Michael Isaacs.


AT THE WORLD CAFE (201 Columbus Avenue, NYC - 212-799-8090)
Ronny Whyte is here for Jazz Brunch, Sunday, December 26th from noon to 4:00 pm, with Boots Maleson on bass. Call for cover/minimum information.


CABARET IN NEW JERSEY & NEW YORK STATE

AT THE DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE (172 West Main Street, Rochester, NY - 585-325-4370 - http://www.downstairscabaret.com/ ) - Common Knowledge invites audiences into a world populated by strange and wonderful characters who are deliriously funny and endearing. Created by and featuring the hilarious, powerhouse comedic duo Doug Budin and Randall Rapstine portraying more than a dozen wacky and charming characters. The show plays Thursdays through Sundays, 6 shows a week. Tickets range from $18 to $21. Call or check website for information regarding performances times.


CABARET IN PENNSYLVANIA

AT THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html) - Coming, January 7th, 8th & 9th, Sam Harris. Call the club or check the website for showtimes, cover charges & minimums.


AT THE SOCIETY HILL PLAYHOUSE (507 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA - 215-923-0210) - Friday, December 31st, Todd Waddington's hilariously delightful alter ego, Harriet Levy at 7:00 pm. $25 includes one drink.


CABARET IN THE WASHINGTON DC AREA

AT THE ASIA BISTRO (1301 South Joyce Street, Arlington, VA - 703-413-2002) - Danielle Westphal on Thursdays from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, no cover.


BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - http://www.bluesalley.com/ ) - Allison Miller and Agrazing Maze (featuring Ingrid Jensen) on Tuesday, December 21st at 8:00 pm, a celebration of their upcoming Foxhaven release, "At the End of the Day." Shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. $18.


AT THE CAFE PROMENADE (5225 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD - 301-897-5020) - Singer/pianist Helen Day performs on Saturday evenings.


AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE (1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC) - January 31st, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm, "Channelling Channing" starring Richard Skipper, with George Fulginiti-Shakar on Piano. FREE tickets are distributed 30 minutes prior to the show. No advance reservations. Performances are in the Helen Hayes Gallery.


AT THE SALA THAI (2900 10th Street, Arlington, VA - 703-465-2900 - http://www.salathaidc.com/) - Danielle Westphal every Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 pm, No cover.


AT SHOOTER MCGEE'S (5239 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA - 703-751-9266 - http://www.shootermcgees.com/) - Tuesdays from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Danielle Westphal with Dan Reynolds singing pop/jazz standards/country and some of Danielle's original songs. Call for cover/minimum information.


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/ ).
AT BLUE'S DINER (454 Main Street, Melrose, MA - 781-662-0038) - Thursdays, Jan Peters and Steve Hershman, 6:00 until 10:00 pm. No cover.


AT CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA - 617-536-0966 - http://www.clubcafe.com/ ) - John O'Neil with Steven Bergman in "Lullaby for Broadway,", December 24th, 7:00 to 10:00 pm.


AT THE DARTMOUTH CAFE (160 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA - 617-266-1122) - Boston super-talent John O'Neil is at the keyboard in the new piano bar here on Friday nights, from 8:30 pm until 12:30 am. No open mic, but good food, fabulous drinks and great company.


AT DEDO (69 Church Street, Boston, MA - 617-338-9999) - Open Mic with Michelle Currie on Tuesdays & Friday, at 9:30 pm, no cover.


AT ELEPHANT AND CASTLE (161 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA - 617-350-9977) - Mondays, Open Mic with Gordon Michaels & Michael Larson - signup at 6:00 pm.


AT ENCORE LOUNGE at The Tremont House (275 Tremont Street, Boston, MA - 617-426-1400) - Dorothy Miller & Michael Larson, Sundays; Open Mic with Steve Heck, Mondays; Bob Femino, Tuesdays; Stacy Allyn Baker & Emily DeGraff, Wednesdays; Tim Evans & Brian Patton, Thursdays; Mary Callanan & Brian Patton, Fridays; Carol O'Shaughnessy & Steve Heck, Saturdays; 9:30 pm - no cover.


AT FRANK'S STEAK HOUSE (2310 Massachusetts Avenue, North Cambridge, MA - 617-661-0666 - http://www.frankssteakhouse.com/ ) - John O'Neil on Saturdays at 9:00 pm, open mic at 10:00 pm.


AT JASMINE (One Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA - 617-577-8668 - http://www.jasminekendall.com/) - Carol O'Shaughnessey, Fridays at 9:00 pm, no cover.


AT KESTRAL RESTAURANT (123 Empire Street Providence, RI - 401-490-2042) - On Fridays, Gordon Michaels presents a night of fun Jazz Standards, Oldies, Blues, R&B and some Pop music with Eddie J. Bemish on Keyboards. 3 sets from 10:00 pm until 1:00 am. No cover.


AT MOUNT VERNON AT THE WHARF (543 North Shore Road - Route 1A, Revere, MA - 781-286-3830) - Vocalist Dorothy Miller, with Michael Larson at the piano, will be performing on Friday & Saturday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.


CABARET IN ATLANTA - WEST VIRGINIA - FLORIDA

AT LIBBY'S CABARET (3401 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA - 404-237-1943 - http://www.libbyscabaret.com/ ) - Through December 31st, Libby's 5th Annual Christmas Show with Special Guest Miss Connie Sue Day. Show dates, times and charges and minimums vary so call the club or check the website for full details and information.


CABARET IN ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, TEXAS

AT LE CHAT NOIR (715 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812 - http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com/ ) - Cabaret room closed for Christmas events until December 31st, when Karen Mason comes to town for a two week run with Billy Stritch at the piano. New Year's Eve Shows at 8:30 & 10:30 pm, also on Saturday, January 1st at 8:00 pm. Then Thursday through Saturday, January 6th through 8th at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $39, except late show on the 31st, $45. See website for more information.


AT HECTOR'S OF HENDERSON (2829 North Henderson, Dallas, TX - 214-821-0432), - Featuring American cuisine with a Texas Twist, prepared by chef Todd Erickson this new restaurant has live music on Fridays and Saturdays, featuring Gleni Tai on the piano, and her husband Lebeaux on jazz trombone and trumpet - and open mic! Call for reservations and information. Hector's is offering a 10% discount to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.


CABARET IN THE CHICAGO AREA

AT THE CHESTNUT GRILL & WINE BAR (200 East Chestnut Street, Chicago IL - 312-266-4500) - Sundays, 7:00 to 11:00 pm, Bob Solone at the piano.


AT THE COQ D'OR at THE DRAKE (140 East Walton Street, Chicago, IL - 312-787-2200 - http://dining.thedrakehotel.com/coqdor/coqdor_intro.html ) - Mondays & Tuesdays, Bob Moreen; Wednesdays & Thursdays, Elizabeth Doyle, piano & vocals, 7:00 pm.


AT CYRANO'S BISTRO, WINE BAR AND CABARET (546 N. Wells, Chicago, IL - 312-467-0546 - http://www.cyranosbistro.com/ ) - Suzanne Petri & Bob Moreen, in an evening of European and American Cabaret Wednesday, December 23rd at 8:00 pm. $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. (Also on Thursday, January 13th & Wednesday, February 23rd)


AT DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/ )

FRANCESCA AMARI MAKES DAVENPORT'S DEBUT DECEMBER 22nd
Michigan vocalist Francesca Amari is appearing for one night only at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/ ) on Wednesday, December 22nd at 8:00 pm. Take a break from holiday madness with her show "SONGBIRDS: The Women in My Head!" a tribute to great female singers & songwriters from Ella Fitzgerald, Linda Ronstadt & Eva Cassidy to Dorothy Fields, Carolyn Leigh, Christine Lavin & more. Musical director is Dan Stetzel. There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum.


Singer/pianist/songwriter Elizabeth Doyle, along with bass player John Elmquist and drummer Darren Scorza in "Culture Beat," presents a celebration of world rhythm using well-known standards and original material, at the second annual Early Bird New Year's Eve show, Friday, December 31st, at 6:00 pm at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/ ). Noisemakers provided. Ms. Doyle co-wrote two songs on D.C. Anderson's CD "Ballad." $18 cover, 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

Spend the rest of New Year's Eve with Susan Werner with shows at 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm. With the success of her recently released highly acclaimed CD and her Carnegie Hall debut, songwriter/performer Susan Werner will bring in the new year with two special shows. Hailed as one of the brightest and exciting new singer/songwriters on the national music scene today, she has received accolades for charting new territory with her beautiful songs and insightful lyrics. Susan's show will feature songs from her recording "I Can't Be New." %35 cover.

Also in December at DAVENPORT'S: "There's Noel in Hanukah," Fridays and Saturdays in December at 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 pm; Karen Mason's Annual Christmas Show, through December 20th; more. In the piano bar: Mondays, George Howe; Wednesdays, Jason & Trista; Thursdays, Andrew Blenderman; Saturdays, George Howe & Daryl Nitz.


AT THE FLAME (803 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL - 708-352-3442 - http://www.theflame.com/) - Tuesdays at 9:00 pm, Bobby Schiff and open mic, no cover.


AT GENTRY ON STATE (440 North State Street, Chicago, IL - 312-836-0933 - http://www.gentryofchicago.com/ ) - Sundays & Mondays, Beckie Menzie at 9:00 pm with open mic. Tuesdays through Saturdays, Rudy De la Mor at 9:00 pm. See website for complete schedule.


AT GENTRY ON HALSTED (3320 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL - 773-348-1053 - http://www.gentryofchicago.com/ ) - Open mic at 9:00 pm - Mondays, Paul Marinaro; Tuesdays, Dan Stetzel; Wednesday through Saturday, Katherine Payne. See website for complete schedule.


AT THE PUMP ROOM at the Ambassador East Hotel (1301 North State Parkway, Chicago, IL - 312-266-0360 - http://www.pumproom.com/ ) - Piano jazz Fridays & Saturdays with vocalist Erin McDougald and her Jazz Quartet 8:00 pm to Midnight. Call for cover charge & minimums.


AT TUSCANY RESTAURANT (1425 West 22nd Street, Oakbrook, IL - 630-990-1993 - http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/tuscany.htm ) - Mondays at 7:00 pm, MaryMonica Thomas with Myles Greene.


AT THE WHITEHALL LOUNGE (105 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL - 312-944-6300) - Audrey Morris at the piano, every Saturday (8:00 to 11:00 pm) & Sunday (6:00 to 9:00 pm) through February 27th; Fridays, Becky Menzie and Tom Michael are featured with their show "Two for the Road" in the lounge through February 27th. Call the club for cover and minimum information.


CABARET IN THE MIDWEST (OUTSIDE OF CHICAGO)

AT THE BLUE ROOM CABARET AT THE BALDWIN THEATRE (415 S. Lafayette Avenue, Royal Oak, MI - 248-541-6430 - http://www.stagecrafters.org) - Cabaret comes to Detroit! Friday & Saturday, January 7th & 8th, Caren Bayer, Celeste Blanch, Cathy Handyside, Colleen Meade Ripper and Suzette Shuller perform familiar works by Rodgers & Hart, the Gershwins, Cole Porter and Stephen Sondheim plus eclectic selections from Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, Adam Guettel and more. Produced and directed by Sharlan Douglas, musical director James Morisi. $15 admission includes soft drinks, coffee and dessert.


AT THE SHARON LYNNE WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS - Dawes Studio Theater (19805 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI - 262-781-9520 - http://www.wilson-center.com/ ) - Wilson Center Cabaret Series for the 2004-2005 season: Joan Curto, "Love Is A Simple Thing," Friday & Saturday, January 21st & 22nd; Becky Spice with Jamie Johns, "And All That Jazz," Friday & Saturday, April 1st & 2nd; Craig Rubano, "Finishing The Act," Friday & Saturday, May 13th & 14th. All shows are at 8:00 pm. Cabaret Subscription - All 5 Shows: $90. Single ticket price: $20.


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/ ).
AT THE BACK ROOM AT HENRI'S (21601 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA - 818-348-5582) - World Class Jazz presented by John Hammond every Friday and Saturday night, and Sunday afternoons. No cover.


AT THE CINEGRILL at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-769-7269 - http://www.cinegrill.com/ ) - Schedule not available at press time. All showtimes are 8:30 pm unless otherwise noted (doors open at 6:30 pm). Call for cover/minimum information.


AT THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) - Open mic "Mundy on Tuesdays," hosted by Mary Jo Mundy alternating with Keri Kelsey, continues here every week starting around 9:00 pm; more. Call for other events, showtimes, cover charge & minimums.


AT HEAVEN NIGHTCLUB & CABARET (611 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA - 760-416-0950) - Spend New Year's Eve with Irene Soderberg and Dana Adkins in "Divas on Ice." Special guest, Shann Carr. $35 per person, includes 2 drinks and hors d'oeuvres reception.


AT THE HYBRID (8936 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA) - Irene Soderberg helps open this new cabaret venue in Los Angeles on Thursdays with a weekly showcase, with two guest performers each week. The venue is a cyber cafe by day, cabaret by night. Cover is just $5. See http://www.imirene.com/ for details.


AT LA TRAVIATA RESTAURANT (310 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach, CA - 562-432-8022) - Sheryl Benorden will be tickling your fancies, and her own, with opera, Broadway, jazz and more, accompanied by Kevin Kearney on piano. Performance is from 10:00 pm to midnight. Champagne reception begins at 8:00 pm, and a 5-course dinner from 9:00 pm. Reservations required. $95 per person.


AT SCHROEDER'S CLUB AND CABARET at the Westin Horton Plaza (910 Broadway Circle, San Diego, CA - 858-794-9044 - http://www.schroedersclubandcabaret.com/ ) - Schedule not available. Call for events, showtimes, cover charge & minimums.


AT THE TEN20 at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111 - http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/LAXBL/dining/ten20/main.wnt ) - Every Monday, the "Cross Hart Jazz Experience" with Ryan Cross (Music Director and Bass), Lorca Hart (Drums) and Josh Nelson (Piano) in an evening of jazz favorites, 7:00 pm to midnight; Thursdays, Les Michaels hosts the 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; Every Friday from 7:30 to 11:30 pm, the jazz trio The 11 O'Clock News Band, led by Billy John (Vocals & Drums). Never a cover charge.


AT VERMONT (1714 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-661-6163 - http://www.vermontrestaurantonline.com/) - NO OPEN MIC SHOWS on December 20th & 27th. Les Michaels with Open Mic resumes on Mondays in January at 9:00 pm. Call for charges & minimums.


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/
AT THE EMPIRE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.plushroom.com/ ) - Wesla Whitfield is celebrating her 25th anniversary at the Empire Plush Room this holiday season. A favorite with audiences and critics alike, Wesla will be performing a very special new show, "In My Life" which promises to be one of her best. With special holiday performances, Wednesdays through Sundays, through December 31st, including a performance on New Year's eve.


AT KELLY'S OF ALAMEDA (1313 Park Street, Alameda, CA - 510-813-8225 - http://www.kellysofalameda.com/ ) - Wednesdays, Open Mic with Kelly Park, piano and Reid Whatley, bass; Thursdays, Anna Kristina and the AK 47 Trio with Kelly Park, piano, Reid Whatley, upright bass, Kent Bryson, drums, 9:00 pm.


AT MARTUNI'S (4 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-241-0205) - "Song of the Month Club," the 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. Next event is Sunday, January 2nd. Sign up to perform two numbers. For more information, please email: SongoftheMonth@hotmail.com.


AT THE NEW ASIA RESTAURANT (772 Pacific Avenue, Chinatown, San Francisco, CA - tickets: 925-275-9005 or http://www.koshercomedy.com/ ) - Thursday, December 23rd through Sunday, December 26th, The 12th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy featuring four hot and sour Jewish comedians: Judy Gold (HBO's "At The Multiplex with Judy Gold;" "Tough Crown with Colin Quinn,"); along with Page Hurwitz (LA comedy writer; Montreal & Toyota Comedy Festivals; Brad Zimmerman (New York-based; Montreal Comedy Festival); and your hostess with the mostess, Lisa Geduldig. Showtimes and charges vary - check website for details.


AT THE PURPLE ONION (240 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA - http://www.caffemacaroni.com/purple.shtml - Reservations: 415-520-9933) - Mondays, "New Stars" featuring on December 20th, Jason Emanuel Britton, Rick Lasquete, Carol Peters, Carole Stuart and Khadijah. The show is completely sold out. "New Stars" is hosted by Kitchenettes Lua Hadar & Linda Kosut In collaboration with musical director, Barry Lloyd. Showtime 8:00 pm. $10 cover.


AT THICK HOUSE THEATRE (1695 18th Street, San Francisco, CA - http://www.thickdescription.org/ ) - THICK TUESDAYS, the second Tuesday of every month. A monthly cabaret performance workshop in association with New Performance Group and produced and hosted by Kitchenettes Lua Hadar, Linda Kosut with Barry Lloyd, musical director. Next event is January 11th. $5 cover.


VICTORIA THEATRE (2961 16th Street, San Francisco, CA - http://www.tickets.com/ ) - San Francisco stand-up comic, actor, playwright and author Scott Capurro is back for a one-night only, New Years Eve blowout, December 31st at 8:00 pm. $25.


THE ZINGARI LOUNGE at The Donatello Hotel (501 Post Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-8850) - Thursday, December 23rd, Linda Kosut with Ken Muir at the piano, 7:00 pm. $3 cover.


CABARET IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

AT WILF'S RESTAURANT (800 NW Sixth Street, Portland, OR - 503-223-0070 - http://wilfs.citysearch.com/ ) - Wednesdays, Mr. Bills Trivia Show at 7:00 pm; Thursdays, John Gilmore; more. Call for showtimes, cover charge & minimums.


CABARET IN AUSTRALIA

AT KABARETT VOLTAIRE at The Seymour Theatre Centre (City Road & Cleveland Street, Chippendale, NSW, AU - 9351 7940 - http://www.showtune.com.au/ ) - COMING IN 2005: Rufus Wainwright, Tuesday 8th February 8th - one night only (ALMOST SOLD OUT!). $80.


AT THE WEIMAR ROOM (27 Hindley Street, Adelaide 5000 South Australia - Bookings: 61 8 84104700 - http://www.cabaretfringe.com.au/ ) - "Berlin Cabaret," in Fridays at 8:30 pm. Book at VenueTixs: 82258888. Limited tickets at door.


AT THE DOUBLE BAY WOODFIRE CABARET RESTAURANT (459 New South Head Road, Double Bay NSW - 612 9363 4567) - Call for performers, showtimes; $75 includes a 3-course gourmet dinner with 6 choices. Show only, $39.


CABARET IN LONDON & EUROPE

DRILL HALL 2 (Chenies Street, Bloomsbury, London - +44 (0)20 7307 5060 - http://www.drillhall.co.uk/ ) - Tuesday, December 21st, Des de Moor's Pirate Jenny's show, with guests Robb Johnson and John Peacock. Call for cover, minimum information.


AT THE NEW END THEATRE (27 New End, Hampstead, London - 0870 033 2733 - http://www.newendtheatre.co.uk ) - January 7th through 30th, "Tonight - Lola Blau," The 'legendary' 1959 Vienna concert. Morag McLaren and her band recreate the infamous evening of cabaret with Lola's daring, sexy and provocative hits from Vienna, Broadway and Hollywood. Original Music and lyrics by Georg Kreisler; English Version by Don White; Directed by Mark Tinkler; Musical Director Bruce O'Neil; Designed by Annabel Lee; Choreography Glen Snowden. Call for ticket prices and information.


AT THE JERMYN STREET THEATRE (16B Jermyn Street, Piccadilly, London - 020 72872875 - http://www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk/ ) - VIENNA TO WEIMAR with KT Sullivan and Karen Koehler plays nightly through December 21st. Karen will perform her critically acclaimed homage to Marlene Dietrich, THE MOONS OF VENUS, with two shows on December 22nd. Call for showtimes and charges.


AT PIZZA ON THE PARK (11 Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, London - 020-7235-5273 - http://www.pizzaonthepark.co.uk/ ) - Monday through Friday, December 20th through 24th, Anita Harris' CHRISTMAS SEASON with the Kenny Clayton Trio. Closed December 25th & 25th. December 27th through 30th, Anita Harris' CHRISTMAS SEASON with the Kenny Clayton Trio. Closed December 25th & 25th. Call for showtimes, cover charge/minimum information.


MY WISH FOR THE NEW YEAR - REVIEWS FROM ALL OVER
The REVIEWS section of the website is still in the process of renovation. In addition to adding reprints of the mini-reviews from the MID-WEEK ISSUES of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, and moving pre-2003 reviews to a special ARCHIVES section, I have decided to seek folks to write reviews other areas as well. Up to now there have been no funds to accomplish this, but I have a new idea. $10 of every membership received from folks living outside the NYC area and $5 from every membership received from folks in the NYC area will be set aside in a special fund to pay for non-NYC reviews. A very special subscriber has already donated a gift of $100 towards this fund. When the initial goal of $200 is received, we will try to make arrangements with writers in BOSTON, CHICAGO, LOS ANGELES and SAN FRANCISCO as a start. So far, the "fund" stands at $140.

If you live outside the NYC area, especially in one of these "starter" cities, now is a good time to join - and support cabaret and cabaret artists in your communities. If we don't reach our $200 goal by December 31st, we will try to come up with a new idea to raise funds in order to cover non-NYC events. When the 2005-2006 memberships become available on May 5th (the membership year starts on July 6th), $10 from all GOLD memberships and $5 from all SILVER memberships received will be set aside for non-NYC reviewers.

If you live in one of these areas and would like to join our staff as a local reporter/reviewer, drop me a line (stuhamstra@svhamstra.com) and we will discuss our needs, our rules and proper compensation possibilities. If successful, and if funds permit, we will add other cities as well.


PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT WITH A BANNER ON THE WEBSITE
I don't want you to miss out if you are planning on running a banner for your show for January. I limit the number of ads to 20 per week. A banner ad for three weeks can cost as little as $108 total - if you take advantage of the PayPal and Member Deals discounts - and even less if you are a GOLD member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SILVER members receive a one-time rebate of $20 on their first banner ad of the membership year.

Performers running banners get a special listing for their show or other cabaret-related item in every MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching nearly 2,500 subscribers. Go to http://svhamstra.com/BannerHere.shtml or else just send me a note at banners@svhamstra.com with the single word "banners" in the subject line, and I'll send all the details.


SPECIAL TO MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
All members are entitled to promote their CDs on the special CD SALES page on the website - and I think I have filled all the requests sent in correctly. I spent my "nights off" adding about 40 new pages, but I need you to check to make sure that the proper links are included, and if your CD is missing or a link is incorrect, let me know at once. If you are 2004-2005 Member and have not yet requested that your CDs be included, drop me a line and we will see how quickly it can be added.


IT'S TIME TO GO
At the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep my promise? But once again I have gone way over my self-imposed 10,000 word limit - this is a "double issue." Remember, no CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter until next Monday, December 27th.

Once again a great big thank you to the nearly 350 folks who have joined and/or rejoined CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE as members for the 2004-2005 membership year. Over 450 joined last membership year, which ended on July 5th. Your continued support will make CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE bigger and better in the months to come. SILVER basic memberships are $20, and GOLD supporting memberships are $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.

Wishing everyone a very blessed holiday and don't forget to include cabaret in your holiday entertainment plans.

And that is just about the way it was.

Hugs & Stuff,

STU

 


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