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CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE #050303 - Thursday, March 10, 2005
Since 1990 Your First, Best, and Only Complete Source of Cabaret
News
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If it's
anything to do with cabaret, you'll probably read it here first!
This is the MIDWEEK Issue
this of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, which includes news, breaking stories
and notes, cabaret tips, announcements of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE reviews,
plus listings of shows offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE. The MONDAY Issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE includes cabaret
listings for around the world, and also includes information on all
the banner ads running on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website.
ATTENTION AOL USERS: Over
150 newsletters sent out to AOL subscribers have been bouncing back
each issue - with no resolution coming from AOL in spite of promises.
Apparently this is because of some new "spam-blocking" software that
AOL is using. All copies of past issues are archived on the website,
and I have added links to the online copies of the past several issues
on the opening BREAKING NEWS PAGE. I have been attempting to resolve
this problem for over a week and hopefully today's issue will go through
to all subscribers - sorry for the inconvenience.
On Monday we once again
had to split the issue into 2 mailings because of the size of the
listings section. As more and more clubs send me information, the
Monday issues get longer and longer. I know many folks get a little
annoyed with three e-mails from CABARET HOTLINE a week and I have
been seeking a simple solution but can't find one method that will
make everyone happy - but then again, all of life is like that, I
guess. Once again, your comments and suggestions are invited.
In the
meantime, visits to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website continue
to increase - and folks are starting to visit the various area-related
web pages. I need news to fill those NEWS BRIEFS items, especially
news from the Southeast and Southwest areas, New Jersey and Upstate
NY. I know there are cabaret events going on all over the world,
and there is no charge to run your news item or listing - just make
sure the information is complete. I actually had another item sent
me this week where the performer never included their last name!
Once again, I need the full address and phone number of the performance
venue (I have over 300 venues in my database, but I just might not
have the one you send in); I need the first and last names of all
taking part, including musical director, director, band members
and back up singers if used; I need to know the cover charge and
minimum; oh, and don't forget the time, date - and day of the week.
And please, send the information about 3 weeks in advance (not 2
days and not 2 months in advance).
It's been a hectic 10 days
and I am thankful that I have the comfort of cabaret to relieve some
of my stress (I have missed my subway stop three times and nearly
got off one train a stop early because I was not paying attention
but deep in thought). No time to write reviews or even add articles
to the website, but thank you to all the great performers I have seen
and enjoyed since the first of the month! There is nothing like a
great cabaret show to clear the mind and restore the heart!
And Friday
night will mark the opening of NYC's newest cabaret space, at the
new club THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 -
http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). Two fine performers will be opening their runs on Friday nights
- Julie Reyburn in the 7:00 pm slot and Lumiri Tubo at 9:30 pm.
I stopped by the piano bar last night and was told that reservations
for both shows are adding up quite quickly, so if you have not called
in your reservations, get on the phone promptly after 4:00 pm. This
will be a gala night and everyone who is anyone is bound to be there.
Saturday
at 5:00 pm, Georga Osborne makes her ENCORE debut, with her acclaimed
show "Summer In the Attic (Some're Not)" - repeated on Tuesday the
15th at 8:00 pm. Then on Saturday night Judy Kreston & David Lahm
debut their new show at 9:30 pm at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West
46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
) - "Remembering Cy: Celebrating the Music of Cy Coleman" with Tim
Ferguson, bass and Bobby Shankin, drums. The show is directed by
Richard Hendrickson.
Then on
Sunday, Helen Baldasarre starts her 4-show run at THE ENCORE (266
West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) and on Monday, MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs
- http://www.macnyc.com/ ) has their "Business of Cabaret" seminar
in the same room at 6:00 pm. I'll head downtown to THE DUPLEX CABARET
THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) after the seminar to catch the return of the amazing Ritt Henn
at 9:30 pm. Then, uptown to a private birthday party for two great
cabaret/pianobar talents, names, time and place I promised not to
publish.
I'll be
at Georga's Tuesday show, and on Wednesday the 16th at THE LIGHTHOUSE
(111 East 59th Street, NYC) at 6:00 pm for the MAC/ASCAP showcase,
then to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/
) for Gina Caruso's show at 9:00 pm. Thursday it's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX
at MAMA'S at 6:00 pm and then a quick cab ride to UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S
TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438 - http://www.rosesturn.com/
) for Bronwyn Rucker's birthday show at 7:00 pm (save me some cake!).
Of course,
on Friday morning, the 18th, I am at PENN STATION early to catch
AMTRAK to Boston, which brings me to my next item.
I'll be in Boston on March
18th through 20th, and in an effort to conserve funds, I am asking
all my Boston area friends to send me suggestions for inexpensive
hotel rooms (or if anyone has a spare bedroom for me and a friend
for 3 nights let me know). We will be spending most of our time at
the BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
) "Cabaret Celebration" at JIMMY TINGLE'S OFF BROADWAY THEATER (Davis
Square, Somerville, MA), and the rest the time sightseeing in Boston
(my friend's first visit there), so fancy accommodations are not necessary
- just close to mass transit, since I won't have a car, and neither
of us have driver's licenses (we're New Yorkers). We plan to arrive
around 2:00 pm on Friday, the 18th via AMTRAK and will be returning
to NYC on Sunday, the 20th around 10:00 am.
Speaking of places to sleep,
I've been out and about, hunting for a new place to live - and seeking
a new room mate for my current apartment, in case I decide to stay.
This is a result of the fact that my current room mate is moving out
on March 31st and there is no way I can afford this apartment on my
own. If you know of a small studio or a share with my own bedroom
- large enough for me and my computer - for less than $800 per month,
convenient to transportation (I don't have a car), let me know. I
don't smoke, have no pets and usually am very quietly working on my
computer. I am home most days, out most evenings.
Or, if
you or anyone your know is looking for a nice, quiet apartment,
own bedroom, share bathroom, dining room, kitchen and large living
room for less than $800, let me know (share gas & electric & DirecTV
costs - bring your own TV). A bus to the east side of Manhattan
(58th & Second Avenue in 1/2 hour and operates 24 hours) is just
about 100 steps from my front door - or take the bus to the "R"
train that will get you to Times Square in less than 40 minutes,
Herald Square in 45 minutes and Union Square in less than 50 minutes,
and by switching to the "E" two stops down, in Chelsea or The Village
in less than 50 minutes as well. There is a small park across the
street, plenty of on-street parking available (no meters, no time
limits) and two small shopping centers with supermarkets, banks,
pizza shops and Chinese take-out within blocks. Very convenient
to LaGuardia Airport (just over the hill) but far enough away from
the flight path that you barely know its there. Smoker is OK - just
not in my bedroom/office area.
In any
case, expenses will be greater than normal for the next few months,
so your banner ads, side-bar banner ads and membership donations
will be extra special to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE as we face yet another
challenge.
In addition,
apartment searching will take me away from my work many times over
the next few weeks, so if your item or release does not appear on
the website or in the newsletter immediately, please be patient
- noting that CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is strictly a one-man operation.
SPECIAL LATE BREAKING NEWS
Here are a few items so
new and fresh, I have hardly had time to proofread them!
ENCORE TO HOST MAC SEMINAR
MONDAY, MARCH 14th
MAC (Manhattan Association
of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) presents "The Business of Cabaret Seminar" on Monday March 14th
from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960
- http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). This seminar will be the first in a series providing an opportunity
for industry professionals to share their ideas and expertise about
the business side of cabaret and club work. This seminar will focus
on: Booking a Room, Advertising/Promotion and Budgeting/Accounting
for a Show. Panelists are Lennie Watts (formerly Booking/General Manager
at Mama Rose's and currently Booking/General Manager at The Encore);
Maureen Kelley Stewart (Over 20 years in Advertising for media such
as Newsweek, Adweek, The New York Observer, The New York Law Journal
and currently with Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel Magazine); Shelley
Roberts (Over 10 years as an Entertainment Publicist/Account Executive
for Origlio PR, the Kreisberg Group and currently Director of Press
Relations for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center) and Brent Winborn
(Bachelors in Accounting, Masters in Performing Arts and Over 10 years
in Nonprofit Business Administration). No reservations accepted -
first come, first seated. $5 for MAC members, $10 others.
THE MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITERS'
SHOWCASE MARCH 16th TO PRESENT NOMINATED SONGS
The next SONGWRITER'S SHOWCASE,
presented 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 on Wednesday, March 16th at
6:00 pm at THE LIGHTHOUSE (111 East 59th Street, NYC). The show will
be hosted by Jamie deRoy and will feature Recording Artist, Tony Award
Nominee and 12-Time MAC Award Winner Ann Hampton Callaway as special
guest. The nominees for 2005 MAC Awards in the SONGS & SPECIAL MUSICAL
MATERIAL will also be performed. These are the actual nominees, selected
by a chosen few rather than the MAC membership. Here are the nominees
plus the names of those performing the songs at the show - where available:
SONG OF
THE YEAR
* "Elusive" - Music by Paul Stephan and Nancy Baxter, Lyrics by
Nancy Baxter - Performed by Bill Brooks
* "Friends (Laisse moi t'aimer)" - Music by Bonnie Lee Sanders and
Joel Diamond, Lyrics by Bonnie Lee Sanders and Mila - Performed
by Bonnie Lee Sanders
* "I'd Rather Never Know" - Music by Maria Gentile and Caren Cole,
Lyrics by Maria Gentile - Performed by Maria Gentile
* "My Answered Prayer" - Music and Lyrics by Ann Hampton Callaway
- Performed by Ann Hampton Callaway
* "Ou Apres la Guerre" - Music and Lyrics by Michael Ogborn - Performed
by (TBA)
SPECIAL MUSICAL MATERIAL:
* "Here Come the Callaways" - Music and Lyrics by Ann Hampton Callaway
- Performed by (TBA)
* "I Can Be an Icon Too" - Music and Lyrics by Fred Barton - Performed
by Fred Barton
* "I Love You Sweetheart" - Music and Lyrics by Mary Liz McNamara
- Performed by Mary Liz McNamara
* "Not Good Enough" - Music by Peter Lurye, Lyrics by Peter Lurye
and Peter Yawitz - Performed by Peter Yawitz
* "The Short Term Memory Loss Blues" - Music and Lyrics by Ray Jessel
- Performed by (TBA)
$15 General
Admission, $5 for MAC and ASCAP Members. No reservations are taken
- seating is first come, first seated.
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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 recorder by one of our members, starting each Sunday - this
week we feature a CD from Linda Kosut. You will need to download the
iTunes application, available for PCs or Macs, 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.
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really make an impression. Click on the BANNER INFO button at the
top of every page on the website for information about all banner
sizes, costs and terms of display.
HAVE YOU GOOGLED YOURSELF
YET?
Performers, try this simple
test: check out your name with the special "Google" search panel at
the top of my home page and see how many times your name comes up
on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website. Be sure to enclose your name
in quotation marks, such as "Stu Hamstra" to refine the search. And
if it comes up more than 10 times, and your aren't yet a member of
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, what's holding you back from joining? And
if it doesn't show up at all, let me know.
ON WITH THE NEWS
I have a lot of cabaret
news for you. I promise you will read things in this issue you will
not find published anywhere else!
TODAY'S NEWS TODAY!
Here are a number of cabaret
events taking place (or not taking place) today!
CABARET MONTH CELEBRATIONS
AT RIVERSIDE THEATRE WORKS THROUGH MARCH 13
In celebration of the Boston
Area's MARCH IS CABARET MONTH, RIVERSIDE THEATRE WORKS (45 Fairmount
Ave, Hyde Park, MA - 617-361-7024 - http://www.riversidetheatreworks.org/
) is launching Boston's biggest cabaret celebration ever through 13th.
The eight days of festivities began with a cabaret presentation of
Kander and Ebb's Tony Award winning musical "And The World Goes Round."
John O'Neil, Boston's funny-man of cabaret, premiered his new show
"Not That You Asked" on Wednesday March 8th. The week concludes with
a performance by 2003 MAC award winning New York artist (and Riverside
Theatre Works alumnus) Julie Reyburn. Tickets to all events range
from $10 to $20. For more information and tickets, see the website.
BROADWAY CHATTERBOX TONIGHT
FEATURES HAIRSPRAY CAST MEMBERS
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY
CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/
) tonight, Thursday, March 10th will feature an interview with Carly
Jibson and Liz Larsen, who are part of the current cast of Broadway's
Hairspray. Seth's weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be
stars and folks behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for
just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from
the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/)!
For details, see: http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox/.
THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT!
ON MANHATTAN CABLE TONIGHT
This week at THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT!
Manhattan Cable's Craziest Comedy/Variety Show host Ken Kleiber will
feature more stars from Broadway, TV, stage and screen. THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT!
airs Thursdays at Midnight on NY Manhattan Cable's Channels 34 or
107 or you can find it online at http://www.mnn.org/
, (just click the "34" icon). For more information, visit http://www.thatskentertainment.com/.
DAVE'S GONE BY ON RADIO
& NET TONIGHT
DAVE'S GONE BY is a weekly
mix of talk-radio, humor and music, ranging from political commentary
to sketch comedy, from theater reviews to interviews, from musical
detours to straight-talking monologues. It can be heard in the NYC
area on Thursday nights at 7:00 pm on Long Island's WGBB-AM (1240)
and also on the web, live, at at http://www.am1240wgbb.com/
. Past guests have included Karen Grassle, Dottie Burman, Neil Sedaka,
Tom Paxton, October Project and Housewives on Prozac. Read all about
the show and tonight's guest at http://www.davesgoneby.com/.
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB
1020 TONIGHT ALL SET TO CRUISE
Les Michaels' Cabaret Showcase
tonight, March 10th at THE TEN20 at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020
North San Vincente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111).
Les and about 60 cabaret fans are about to set sail on the CARNIVAL
PARADISE for the very first CABARET AT SEA workshop/cruise. Everyone
in the Cabaret at Sea group is invited this Thursday for a pre-cruise
party and show featuring Australia's top award-winning cabaret star,
Danny Elliot & Shona, his beautiful and very talented wife. The show
will also present the very funny, R-Rated comic-puppeteer Tim Reily
with his friends, Miss Dynell, Irv, & Bernice. Also entertainer Robert
Glenn. This very popular event is now the longest-running cabaret
showcase of its kind in Los Angeles. Showtime is 7:45 pm, with open
mic following at 9:30 pm. There is no cover, no minimum. (Valet Parking
Only - $2 for 2 hours, $3 each additional hour.) For more information
see http:/www.lesmichaels.com/.
CHUCK SWEENEY TONIGHT WITH
RON POOLE AS GUEST
2004 MAC & Bistro Award
Winner for Outstanding Impersonator Chuck Sweeney brings his fabulous
take on the late, great Miss Peggy Lee to audiences in "MISS PEGGY
LEE IN CONCERT" on Thursdays at 8:30 pm, March 10th & 17th at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
). The show will feature guest appearances at each performance. Award
winning comic Ron Poole is Chuck's guest tonight, March 10th. There
is a $10 cover, 2 drink minimum. There is a $5 discount for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD
OF CABARET
These news items are placed
in chronological order.
AUDITIONS FOR YALE CABARET
CONFERENCE - LA & SEATTLE ON MARCH 11th & 13th
THE CABARET CONFERENCE
AT YALE UNIVERSITY is in the process of presenting its 2005 audition
tour. All auditions are by appointment only for appointment: 212-629-2000.
This week, the audition team winds up with Los Angeles on March 11th
and Seattle on March 13th. For information on remaining auditions,
including times and locations, see http://www.thecabaretconferenceatyale.com/
.
NY SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY
FEATURES JAMES MORGAN MARCH 12th
The New York Sheet Music
Society, Linda Amiel Burns, president, will hold its next meeting
on Saturday, February 12th, featuring James Morgan, Artistic Director
of the York Theater. The York is the only theater company to stage
original musicals and nurture new musical theater artists. Also, their
Musicals in Mufti series lets us see shows of the past that might
have been overlooked. The York often has interesting sheet music exhibits
on display. 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. The Society meets the second
Saturday afternoon of each month from October to June. Membership
is $40 per year, and you can sign up at the meeting. Non-member guest
fee $10.
TINA LOUISE IS SPECIAL
GUEST AS GASHOLE MOVES ON UP MARCH 12th
Michael Holland & Karen
Mack are "movin' on up' on Saturday, March 12th at 8:00 pm by bringing
their famed, award-winning GASHOLE series uptown to the big life at
THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) featuring another chapter of GASHOLE: The Talk Show, with their
great band and special guest Tina Louise. $15 cover, $12 food/drink
minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. These shows
usually sell out, so reserve early.
TOM D'ANGORA DOES HIS DIVA
SHOW AT STUDIO 54 ON SUNDAY NIGHTS
Award winning Tom D'Angora
brings his famed "Divas I've Done" show to UPSTAIRS at STUDIO 54 (254
West 54th Street, NYC) on Sunday nights at 7:30 pm, with a preview
performance this Sunday, March 13th and official opening on March
20th. A special guest diva from Broadway is featured each week. On
Sunday, March 13th Tom's guest will be Marla Schaffel, Tony nominee
and Drama Desk winner for Jane Eyre the musical; Sunday, March 20th,
Maya Days, star of Aida, Rent, and Jesus Christ Superstar; Sunday,
March 27th, Kristy Cates, understudy for Elphaba in Wicked; Sunday,
April 3rd: Christine Pedi, Forbidden Broadway legend. "Divas I've
Done" is directed by Michael Duling and is accompanied by Tracy Stark
on piano. The show also features back-up singers Kate Pazakis, Christine
Gonzales, Noel Cody, and Cara LaGreen. Tickets can be purchased for
$40 through Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100 or at Ticketmaster.com.
PARIS ON THE POTOMAC FIRST
CABARET EVENT THIS SUNDAY MARCH 13th
The DCCN (DC Cabaret Network)
will present "Vive le Cabaret" at the brand new ATLAS PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER (1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC - 202-399-7993 - http://www.atlasarts.org/
) featuring three sparkling evenings of cabaret with a decidedly French
flavor (including wine, cheese) as part of the "Paris on the Potomac"
series (http://www.washington.org/parisonthepotomac
), produced by The American Experience Foundation with the Washington
DC Convention & Tourism Corporation and Cultural Tourism DC. On Sunday,
March 13th, Byron Jones & Sally Martin will present "The World of
Jacques Brel" with Music Direction by James Fitzpatrick; Sunday, April
10th, Bobb Robinson & Robert Tudor in "Stars of the Paris Music Hall:
Une Soiree at the Olympia" with Music Direction by James Fitzpatrick;
Sunday, May 15th, Doug Bowles, Cindy Hutchins & Debra Tidwell present
"Americans in Paris." Shows at 7:00 pm with wine & cheese tasting
at 5:30 pm. Series subscription $50 and Individual shows $20.
"AT THE RITZ" SUNDAYS ON
THE RADIO & THE NET
Jeffrey Williams and Lynn
DiMenna host a radio show in Fairfield County, Connecticut called
"At the Ritz!" which can be heard on WVOF 88.5 FM. The Sunday show
is broadcast live from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and features cabaret, jazz,
big band, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and Sinatra. The show is also
simulcast on the web around the world on http://www.wvof.org/.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW"
FEATURES LIZA ON THE RARE SIDE
On this coming Sunday,
March 13th, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5
FM and on the Internet at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram,
usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm (ET) host David Kenney will feature
the music of Liza Minnelli on the "rare" side. You are invited to
e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows to David Kenney
at: oldisnew@earthlink.net.
For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/.
DEBORAH BOILY IN CABARET
SERIES IN DC MARCH 16th
CORCORAN GALLERY (500 17th
Street NW, Washington, DC - 202-639-1774 - http://www.corcoran.org/
) Cabaret Series presents Deborah Boily in "From Piaf to Brel and
Beyond: French Cabaret" on Wednesday, March 16th at 7:00 pm. Singing
many Edith Piaf favorites like La Vie en Rose, L'Hymne a L'amour,
among others, and Jacques Brel's Sons of, If You Go Away, and Marieke,
as well as a medley of songs that were originally French, including
My Man, and My Way, Ms. Boily will transport you to the wistful but
gay Paris of then and now. Debbie is accompanied by accomplished pianist
Larry Eanet. Ms. Boily has appeared in leading venues in Paris, London's
West End and Off-Broadway in NYC, and has produced sought after recordings.
Copies of her CD, "The French Collection," are available following
the performance. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for general public.
HAPPY HOUR SALON NEXT WEEK
FRIDAY AT SIBERIA BAR MARCH 18th
On Friday, March 18th,
at 6:00 pm, Joanna Parson's HAPPY HOUR SALON, now in its fourth season,
holds another third-Friday-of-every-month show at SIBERIA BAR (356
12 West 40th Street, NYC). 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/
.
ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK AT
FIRST ANNUAL ALBERS FESTIVAL MARCH 18th-20th
A "Rock" festival unlike
any other rock festival in the world is going to take place at THE
DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
) the weekend of March 18th-20th. The three shows that comprise the
festival have one thing in common: the two-time MAC Award-Winning
Performance Comedian Rock Albers. A performance of Rock's original
show, "The Rock Albers Show" (now known as "Rock 1"), a show for the
entire family, will open the festival on Friday, March 18th, at 9:30
pm. This show won Rock back-to-back MAC Awards for Best Stand Male
Stand-up Comedian in 2002 and 2003. The next evening, will be "Rock
2: The New Rock Albers Show," an evening of edgy and provocative comedy,
on Saturday, March 19th, at 5:00 pm. Wrapping up the Rock-a-palooza
will be "American Rock," a musical comedy political rant, on Sunday,
March 20th, at 8:00 pm. Tickets for the festival can be purchased
through SmartTix.com, Phone: 212-868-4444. The price of tickets for
each show is $10, and there is a 2-drink minimum. Free tickets are
available for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Members as well as their guests.
(For the Discount Code, e-mail rockalbers@aol.com.)
BACA TO PRESENT BOSTON
MARCH CABARET CELEBRATION MARCH 18th & 19th
To celebrate Boston's Annual
"March is Cabaret Month" event, plus the organizations own 10th Anniversary,
BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
) is organizing the "BACA Cabaret Celebration" on Friday & Saturday,
March 18th & 19th at JIMMY TINGLE'S OFF BROADWAY THEATER (Davis Square,
Somerville, MA). The venue seats 200. Here is a brief schedule of
the events - a more detailed schedule will be posted later today on
the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website:
FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005
Friday Early Evening Show: 7:00 - 9:30 pm - Festival Kick Off featuring
John O'Neil, Marilyn Dale, and Ida Zecco
Friday Night Late Show: 10:00 - 12:00 Midnight - Late Night Cabaret
with Brian De Lorenzo, Julia Madeson, and Miss Mary Mac with Sukey
Tawdry
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2005
Saturday Afternoon Matinee 3:00 - 6:45 pm - Cabaret Matinee featuring
John Abernathy, Beth Purcell, Prudence Humphreys, Joe Della Penna,
Karyn Levitt, Dinan Messiqua Mache Seibel, and Pamela Enders
Saturday Early Evening 7:00 - 9:45 pm - Saturday Night with Sarah
deLima, Jim Keating, B. Iris Tanner, Don Warnock, Clara Kessous
and Sophia Bilides
Saturday Night Late Program 10:00 pm - 12 Midnight - Late Night
Cabaret with Jimmy Tingle, Annie Sharkey, and Celia Slattery
Prices
are $20.00 per block, $35.00 for any two blocks, $75.00 for the
whole weekend. Tickets are available through http://www.jtoffbroadway.com/
or by calling TheaterMania at 866-811-4111.
CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE
OF JULIE KURNITZ MARCH 19th
There will be "A Celebration
of the Life of Julie Kurnitz," on Saturday, March 19th at 4:00 pm
at the JUDSON MEMORIAL CHURCH (55 Washington Square South, NYC). Actor/comedienne
Julie Kurnitz passed away on July 15, 2004 after an extended battle
with Marfan Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder. Best known in
film for her part in Woody Allen's RADIO DAYS, Ms. Kurnitz also appeared
often in cabaret, her last appearance being at EIGHTY EIGHT'S several
years ago. In recent years she was a keynote speaker for the Board
of National Marfan Foundation, and traveled world wide informing/teaching
people how to live with this disease. In Julie's honor, the Julie
Kurnitz Scholarship Fund has been established to send people to the
Annual Conference of the National Marfan Foundation.
Contributions
can be made to the National Marfan Foundation Scholarship Fund (22
Manhasset Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050) with a note: In Memory
of Julie Kurnitz. Checks payable to the National Marfan Foundation
or donate online at http://www.marfan.org/ .
NEXT ODETTE'S MONDAY SHOWCASE
IS MARCH 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 Monday, March 7th, at 7:30 pm. Performers scheduled so
far include Jerry Wichinsky, Terri Cerrito, Karen Gross, Devyn Rush,
AJ Tyndale, Tyler Bellinger, and Toni Bodjak with Joe Flanaghan. There
is a $8 cover, $10 food/drink minimum.
DC OPEN MIKE TO RAISE TSUNAMI
VICTIM FUNDS ON MARCH 21st
The next open mic night,
sponsored by DCCN (DC Cabaret Network) will be held on Monday, March
21st - signup at 7:30 pm, open mic at 8:00 pm - at THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE
(1021 7th Street NW, Washington, DC). The event has been rescheduled
from February 28th because of adverse weather. It will be a fundraiser
for Asian tsunami survivors. The group is continuing their Johnny
Mercer theme for this open mike event, and Alex Tang will accompany.
Food and drink (a full bar) are available. CASH only. Please plan
to drink and tip the BARTENDER heavily! Generally, singers have the
opportunity to sing 2 or 3 songs a night. Suggested donation: $10
(minimum) to go towards our expenses of paying the piano player plus
any gift you wish to contribute for Tsunami Victim relief.
MUCH ADO ABOUT MUCHO WITH
NO COVER SHOW ON MARCH 22nd
Sarah Mucho and the band
System Noise bring back their show based on the CD "Ziggy Stardust
& the Spiders from Mars" for one night only, on Tuesday, March 22nd
- two shows, at 7:00 & 10:00 pm at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street,
NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). Sarah is joined by band-mates Kurt Leege, Paul Pouther and Sanford
Arisumi, and Michael Isaacs and Clare Cooper. The show is directed
by Kristine Zbornik and originally was performed as part of the famed
MAMA ROSE'S "Under the Covers" series. This was one of the most talked-about
shows of that series. There is NO COVER, just a $12 food/drink minimum.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS
TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, MARCH 23rd
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, March 23rd 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/
.
MAC AWARD PRELIMINARY BALLOTS
MUST BE RETURNED BY MARCH 24th
The Ballots for the 2005
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) Awards were sent to all MAC members. The names on the applications
received as of February 18th are now posted on the MAC website http://www.macnyc.com/.
The awards event will be held on April 25th at THE PETER NORTON SYMPHONY
SPACE (Broadway at 95th Street - 212-864-1414). Details on the MAC
website.
CAST PARTY ON THE RADIO
AS WELL AS LIVE
"Jim Caruso's Cast Party
- The Radio Show" airs Tuesday and Friday nights on BroadwayWorld.com
Radio at 8:00 pm. By popular demand, you can listen any time "on-demand"
by clicking over to the Cast Party page itself at http://broadwayworld.com/castparty
.
"TIMELESS DIVAS! ENCORE"
RETURNS APRIL 3rd
"Timeless Divas! ENCORE"
(Songs of the Silver Screen) returns with a new cast, new format,
and many new songs as well as in a new location. Produced by Sandi
Durell & Shari Upbin, the show stars Eric Michael Gillett, Terry Burrell,
Nina Hennessey, Suzanne Ishee and substituting on various evenings
the entrancing LaTanya Hall. It is musically directed & arranged by
Barry Levitt. The show opens Sunday, April 3rd, 7:00 pm at HELEN'S
RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609
- http://www.helensnyc.com/
) and runs every Sunday through June. Surprises await! For more information,
contact the Diva Hotline: 212-615-6966. For details, see http://www.TimelessDivas.com/
.
"MY BLUE ANGEL: Marlene
Dietrich" WITH CATHERINE CAMPBELL IN APRIL
Australian cabaret/theater
star Catherine Campbell will bring her acclaimed show "MY BLUE ANGEL:
Marlene Dietrich" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC -
1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) for two shows only, on Sunday, April 10th at 8:30 pm and Wednesday,
April 13th at 8:30 pm. More than a tribute show, MY BLUE ANGEL is
the story of one woman's obsession with Marlene Dietrich, one of the
great idols of the 20th Century. The cabaret show celebrates the outrageous
and courageous life of an entertainer who broke every rule of sex
and gender without a second thought. It is a unique piece of cabaret/music
theatre devised by three outstanding talents: director Frank Ford,
the founder of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, singer Catherine Campbell
& musical director Matthew Carey. The show features many songs made
famous by Dietrich and modern cabaret hits. Cover charge is $10, with
a 2-drink minimum ($5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE)
MAC AWARDS DATE SET FOR
MONDAY, APRIL 25th
The date of the 2005 MAC
(Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) AWARDS GALA has been set for Monday, April 25th at THE PETER NORTON
SYMPHONY SPACE (Broadway at 95th Street - 212-864-1414).
ADVERTISING ON CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR
OTHER EVENT TWO WAYS ON THE WEBSITE
If you are planning on
running a banner for your show or CD in February or March, be sure
to get your order in. I limit the number of ads to 20 per week and
in some weeks only a few slots remain. Please let me know if you wish
to reserve space and for which weeks (banners run from Sunday through
Saturday). 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.
To even
better serve performers and venues outside the NYC area, now you
are able to advertise your "out of NYC" cabaret event on area page
sets for a mere $25 ($20 for CABARET HOTLINE MEMBERS) for 4 continuous
weeks of display - or just pennies more than $6 per week, less than
a dollar-a-day. Some areas are available for $20 per month! The
"side-bar" ads will appear in four places: on the local NEWS BRIEFS
pages, on the local VENUE pages, on the local LISTINGS pages and
the local REVIEW index pages for PENNSYLVANIA, BOSTON, CHICAGO,
LOS ANGELES and SAN FRANCISCO. (Localized ads are not available
on the NYC area pages at this time). They are also available at
the lower price for the New Jersey/New York State, Southeast/Southwest,
London and Australia NEWS BRIEFS pages, VENUE pages and LISTINGS
pages.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
FOR MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The following shows are
currently offering members special prices and discounts totaling over
$150. 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 DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797 - http://www.dillonslounge.com/
)
Damaged Care," The Musical
Comedy about Health Care in America, written and performed by The
Singing Doctors: Greg LaGana, M.D., and Barry Levy, M.D., returns
with performances on Friday & Saturday, March 11th & 12th at 8:00
pm and Sunday, March 13th at 2:00 pm. Musical direction and original
music is by Brad Ross, and the show is directed by Michael Schiralli.There
is a $10 Cover, plus $10 food/drink minimum. Tickets are available
from theatermania.com or call 212-352-3101. $5 COVER AT THE DOOR FOR
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
)
Bistro Award winner Gina
Caruso returns with her critically acclaimed show "Songs from the
Parlour." With a very funny and charming look at the Irish half of
her family, Ms. Caruso reveals from of her musical origins. Musical
director is Paul Trueblood. Shows are Wednesdays, March 16th & 23rd
at 9:00 pm and Sunday, March 20th at 5:30 pm. There is a $12 cover,
2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Richard Barclay brings
his new show entitled: "A Man Has Gotta Sing" with one more show on
Sunday, March 13th at 8:00 pm. He will be backed up on piano by Tedd
Firth, on Bass by Boots Maleson and on Drums by Ricky Martinez. There
is a $15 cover with a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
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 $10
with a 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for m embers of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
2004 MAC & Bistro Award
Winner for Outstanding Impersonator Chuck Sweeney brings his fabulous
take on the late, great Miss Peggy Lee to audiences in "MISS PEGGY
LEE IN CONCERT" on Thursdays at 8:30 pm, March 10th & 17th. The show
will feature guest appearances at each performance. There is a $10
cover, 2 drink minimum. There is a $5 discount for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
Australian cabaret/theater
star Catherine Campbell will bring her acclaimed show "MY BLUE ANGEL:
Marlene Dietrich" to the USA for two shows only at MAMA'S, on Sunday,
April 10th at 8:30 pm and Wednesday, April 13th at 8:30 pm. More than
a tribute show, MY BLUE ANGEL is the story of one woman's obsession
with Marlene Dietrich, one of the great idols of the 20th Century.
The show is a unique piece of cabaret/music theatre devised by three
outstanding talents: director Frank Ford, the founder of the Adelaide
Cabaret Festival, singer Catherine Campbell & musical director Matthew
Carey. The show features many songs made famous by Dietrich and modern
cabaret hits. Cover charge is $10, with a 2-drink minimum ($5 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/
)
A "Rock" festival unlike
any other rock festival in the world is going to take place in New
York City the weekend of March 18th-20th. Three highly acclaimed shows
will be presented with one thing in common: the two-time MAC Award-Winning
Performance Comedian Rock Albers. A performance of Rock's original
show will open the festival on Friday, March 18th, at 9:30 pm. The
next evening, will be "Rock 2: The New Rock Albers Show," an evening
of edgy and provocative comedy, on Saturday, March 19th, at 5:00 pm
and "American Rock," a musical comedy political rant, on Sunday, March
20th, at 8:00 pm. Tickets for the festival can be purchased through
SmartTix.com, Phone: 212-868-4444. The price of tickets for each show
is $10, and there is a 2-drink minimum. Free tickets are available
for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Members as well as their guests. (For the
Discount Code, e-mail rockalbers@aol.com.)
Ritt Henn continues with
the fourth and final round of his "march to the NYC cabaret debut"
with his show "A Man & His Bass" on Mondays, March 14th & 28th at
9:30 pm. With John DiPinto on piano and accordion, the show also features
the lighting magic of Thomas Honeck and special guest divas - Karen
Mack on the 14th and Julie Reyburn on the 28th. There is a $10 cover,
2-drink minimum. 2-for-1 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
2005 Back Stage Bistro
Award Winner for Outstanding Vocalist, Brandon Cutrell, will perform
his cabaret piece, NO RESERVATIONS, on Monday, March 14th at 7:00
pm. The show will include a performance by special guest, Karen Mason.
There is a $10 cover, as well as a 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Nick Cearley makes his
NYC cabaret debut with his show "The Most Overdone Songs Ever (A Not
So New Revue) on Fridays in March at 7:00 pm. The shows feature Suzanne
Fiore as special guest, and are directed by Phillip Geoffrey Bond.
Musical director is Ray Fellman. There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum.
$5 Cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Sarajean Devenport will
perform her cabaret piece, I'M SO SMALL, on Saturdays, March 12th,
19th and 26th at 9:30 pm. Miss Devenport made her cabaret debut with
I'M SO SMALL in October of 2004. The show features an eclectic and
sometimes obscure array of music. Song choices include Clare Cooper's
"Cosmo and Manhattan," Merle Haggard's "Tonight the Bottle Let Me
Down," Michael John LaChiusa's "Safe," and Johnny Mercer's "Autumn
Leaves." Other songwriters featured include Joni Mitchell, Dave Matthews,
and Fleming McWilliams/John Mark Painter of Fleming and John. Brandon
Cutrell directs with musical director Ray Fellman. Special guests
will include Nick Cearley (3/12), Scott Ailing (3/19) and Jason Robinson
(3/26). There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
)
Jackie Fornatale is thrilled
to be bringing back her solo cabaret debut SECOND CHANCE to the newest
club in town. Performances will be on Sunday, March 13th at 4:00 pm
and Wednesday, March 16th at 7:00 pm. The show is directed by Lennie
Watts, with musical direction and arrangements by Gerry Dieffenbach.
There is a $12 ($5 for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE) plus a $12
food/beverage minimum.
Michael Holland & Karen
Mack are "movin' on up' by bringing their famed, award-winning GASHOLE
series uptown to the big life at THE ENCORE featuring another chapter
of GASHOLE: The Talk Show, with their great band and special guests
each week. $15 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. These shows usually sell out, so reserve
early.
2004 MAC Award winner Amy
Wolk presents her new show, "A Wolk in Progress" on Mondays, March
21st & 28th at 7:00 pm, and Sundays, April 3rd & 10th at 7:00 pm.
Direction is by Lennie Watts, with Steven Ray Watkins as musical director.
There is a $12 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $6 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT THE IMPROV (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - tkts: http://www.comedysportznewyork.com/
ComedySportz is a hilarious,
audience-interactive comedy competition between two teams of professional
comedians who perform a series of scenes, games and songs all based
on suggestions from the audience! Shows are scheduled for Sundays
at 6:00 pm and Mondays at 8:00 pm. Comedy for everyone that's fast,
fresh and competitive. If you like "Who's Line Is It, Anyway?" you'll
LOVE ComedySportz. Cast members include Christine Turner, Debbie Rabbai,
Sam Cohen, Lynn Marie Hulsman with Matt Loren Cohen and Hector Coris
sharing duties at the piano. There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum.
NO COVER for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/)
Leslie Anderson & Kelly
Howe as The Cosmopolitans, and Ricky Ritzel at the piano, are appearing
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. The shows feature special guests each week.
There is a $15 cover. $15 food/drink minimum. $10 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/
)
Upstairs at Rose's Turn
has long been known as a launching pad for some of today's rising
performers. The tradition continues with cabaret newcomers Brian and
Ted Farley, whose impressive debut in early December created such
a buzz that they are truly back by popular demand. The show simply
titled "The Farley Brothers" showcases these adorable siblings as
they sing, dance and laugh about growing up as gay brothers in New
York. These irrepressible young baritones can sing any genre of music
including Broadway, pop, gospel, and country music. Equally at ease
with comedy material, Brian & Ted do playful justice to "Alice" and
"Which Way Does He Swing?" written by cabaret notables John McMahon
and Jay Jeffries. The brothers Farley are also responsible for their
own delightful choreography which fits perfectly on the small stage.
Musical direction is by John McMahon. The Farley Brothers will have
just one more performances, this Friday March 11th at 8:00 pm. There
is a $10 cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum. $8 cover charge for
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
"If We Were Men We'd Be
Famous" now in its fifth year, returns for another season. Five women
comedians on a Saturday night and it's not a festival? No, it's Shecky
Beagleman, Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill, Janet Rosen, and Jane Stroll
in "If We Were Men We'd Be Famous". The off-beat stand-up comedy and
storytelling of these five funny females leaves audiences laughing
and agreeing with their boastful-but-true title. The girls have appeared
on "Up All Night with Gilbert Gottfried", "Late Night with Conan O'Brien"
and "Girls Night Out." Performances are Saturdays, March 12th & 26th
at 9:00 pm. There is a $10 cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum. $5
cover charge for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Cabaret artist Michele
Dirks comes back with her first solo show entitled "The Jazz Girl".
Come see what happens when The Jazz Girl looks for love, finds love,
looses love and then moves on with a twist. With a mix of jazz standards,
modern jazz, Broadway and original material by Steven McClintock,
this is a show surely not to be missed! Michele has performed in some
of the top comedy clubs around New York City with sketch/improv groups
such as Me, Her, Him and the Other Guy, Nervous Laughter and was recently
a special guest for Frank Gizzie and Cara Gunderson's cabaret act
"What's In a Name?" The very talented Steve Potfora serves as musical
director and accompanist. Production consultant is Collette Black.
One night only Saturday March 12th at 7PM. There is a $15 cover charge
plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 Cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY
NEW CABARET SERIES ON LONG
ISLAND
The JEANNE RIMSKY THEATER
AT LANDMARK (212 Main Street, Port Washington, NY - 516-767-6444 -
http://www.landmarkonmainstreet.org/
) continues its exciting premier cabaret season on Saturday, May 7th,
featuring Donna McKechnie in "Gypsy in My Soul." Call for showtime
and ticket costs, and be sure to ask about the special discount for
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. See the website for all events.
BLACK & WHITE BLUES AT
LE CHAT NOIR 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 performance 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.
MORE NEWS FROM CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MORE NEWS
I get plenty of show and
event listings sent me - far more than I can possibly use - it is
really difficult trying to choose which ones to publish, 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. Include a website link if available.
GET YOUR MESSAGE OUT! -
FOR FREE! - WITH NO HASSLES!
Please don't miss out on
another feature of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/
) - the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE CHAT BOARD - where anyone, anywhere,
can post information about their shows, CDs or other cabaret-related
event. You can also post requests and questions about cabaret performance,
and share your thoughts and ideas of cabaret. You don't have to be
a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, you don't have to fill out a form,
and you don't need to remember one of those dreaded passwords. All
you need to do is follow the rules - clearly posted on the board -
before you make a posting. I will remove your message if I deem it
inappropriate. Fully 70% of visitors to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/
) visit the CHAT BOARD.
2004-2005 MEMBERSHIPS NOW
AVAILABLE
All new and renewal memberships
are now designated for the 2004-2005 membership year, which ends on
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 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 membership 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.
When the
2005-2006 memberships become available on May 5th (the membership
year starts on July 6th, but you get 2 extra months no extra charge),
$10 from all GOLD memberships and $5 from all SILVER memberships
received will be set aside for non-NYC reviewers. At that time,
hopefully, we will be able to contact writers in other cabaret areas
as well - ATLANTA, TEXAS, DC, AUSTRALIA, LONDON and wherever else
cabaret thrives.
CABARET NEWS ON THE WEBSITE
Information about other
shows around the country and around the world can be found on the
BREAKING NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/
). How do you get an item posted in the BREAKING NEWS section of the
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website? Just e-mail me a press release of
at least four paragraphs, giving the complete information on your
show, CD release or other cabaret related event. Include photos in
jpg or gif format if available. By the way, I try to get information
about shows offering CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE discounts up on the website
first. I am also especially interested in releases on shows outside
the NYC area.
Please
send me complete information - and do not merely e-mail me a copy
of your flier or a reference to a website. With two newsletters
going out a week, I don't have enough time to look these things
up, and often have to simply toss out incomplete items. By the way,
I usually trim quotes from reviews from the press releases I receive
before using the item on my website or in the newsletter, so don't
count them when putting together the four or more paragraphs.
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