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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #050404 - Thursday, April
14, 2005
Since 1990 Your First, Best, and Only Complete Source of Cabaret
News
CELEBRATING OUR 15th YEAR COVERING CABARET ALL OVER
THE WORLD!
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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 400 newsletters sent out to AOL subscribers
have been bouncing back each issue - with no resolution coming from
AOL in spite of promises. All copies of past issues are archived on
the website.
Well, the boxes arrived from STAPLES and this afternoon some friends
are dropping by to help me begin to pack my stuff in order to make
my move to a new apartment on the weekend of the 23rd. I have permission
to move some of my things this weekend, so the stuff I don't need
for the next week or so will be moved first - CDs, books, files, etc.
Moving is also a good time to get rid of things - I have a rule that
if I don't ever open a carton from my last move (I've been here for
nearly three years), the contents get dumped. I am also going through
my closets and getting rid of shirts and slacks I no longer fit in
or are too worn out to continue to wear.
While I did buy a toaster ($9 at Duane Reade), I
never got around to replacing the pots and pans and dishes that
moved out with my roommate at the end of March (he was a former
chef and loved to cook, so he owned 95% of the kitchen stuff). I
was ready to buy a set of cookware, but the new apartment has just
about every pot and kettle I would ever need. Money saved is even
more fun than money earned!
Hopefully there will be no disruption of the newsletter
schedule over the next two weeks - I plan to send out the MIDWEEK
issue as usual next week on the 21st from the old apartment, and
should be ready to go with the MONDAY issue on the 25th from the
new space. Please remember, even though we are moving to Elmhurst,
Queens, our mailing address WILL NOT CHANGE - it will continue to
be 676A Ninth Avenue, #120, New York, NY 10036.
The knee continues to heal - but I am still confined
to this massive brace and have to get around with the crutches.
This is not painful, but it is not fun either. Last night, it took
me nearly 45 minutes to hobble from the subway exit in Times Square
- 47th Street & Seventh Avenue - to go to my mailbox store on Ninth
Avenue at 47th Street, and then to DON'T TELL MAMA at 46th Street
between Eighth & Ninth Avenues. This is partly due to the fact that
I need to start from a curb as soon as the light turns green in
order to cross an avenue before the light goes red - if the light
is already green when I get to a corner, I need to wait for the
next green light. UGH!
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE CHAT BOARD PROBLEMS CONTINUE
The CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MESSAGE BOARD is still being "moderated,"
which means I have to check the board every few hours to clear postings
- they can only be seen on my computer until I approve them. This
came about because some entity (less than human, I assume) decided
to attack the board with a stream of obscene postings - over 200 have
been removed so far. I say less than human because they are posted
so quickly, sometimes 5 or 6 in a minute. The attack seems to have
abated somewhat, but until they cease completely for several days,
I shall continue to keep the board "locked." Sorry for the inconvenience.
CONGRATULATIONS TO REAGAN STONE
Carolyn Montgomery, have you started a trend? Last night at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
), singer Reagan Stone announced at her 6:00 pm show that a baby was
on the way to her household. A very pregnant Julie Reyburn is currently
performing at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960
- http://www.theencorenyc.com/
), and of course Carolyn Montgomery and her new baby are the hits
of cabaret. Soon cabaret venues in town will have to include onsite
play rooms for performers' kids while they are doing their shows!
CONGRATULATIONS TO HELEN'S CELEBRATING THEIR FIRST ANNIVERSARY APRIL
18th
HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC
- 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) will celebrate their first anniversary on Monday night, April 18th.
You are invited to drop by to enjoy a complimentary champagne cocktail
hour with hors d'oeuvres, followed by a complimentary buffet, entertainment,
and all-night drink specials. See the HELEN'S website for more details.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE TO NYC AREA PERFORMERS AND FRIENDS OF CABARET
In less than two weeks MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs
- http://www.macnyc.com/
) will be holding its 2005 MAC Awards show - Monday, April 25th to
be exact. This is THE year, THE time and THE place for all NYC area
performers and friends of cabaret to show their stuff by purchasing
a ticket and attending the show. The MAC board has gone through nearly
a complete transformation in a very short period, and this is THE
time for area performers to join together and give MAC their full
support. No longer calling itself a "trade organization" to promote
cabaret venues, MAC has been changing to an organization to promote
the art of cabaret and promote the efforts of performers and clubs
alike.
MAC is still not a perfect organization, but I know
of no organization that is perfect - political, religious, professional
or social. That's the way life is. Unfortunately there are still
a few diehards out there who are clinging to past mistakes made
by MAC, some of them made years in the past. It is time to quit
acting like little children and move on. Take a look at the list
of current members of the board and you will note that these are
folks not pushing their own personal agendas, but instead folks
who have agreed to serve because MAC was in trouble and when MAC
is in trouble, cabaret is in trouble.
MAC always puts on a darned good awards show - and
all NYC area performers and cabaret fans who love cabaret and want
to see it continue to grow and flourish (look at all the new rooms
we have here in town - no other city I know of offers all these
opportunities to cabaret) should be attending this year. Cabaret
will not grow and flourish if we continue to whine and bicker over
the mistakes and missteps made in the past.
Attending this year's show at THE PETER NORTON SYMPHONY
SPACE (Broadway at 95th Street - 212-864-1414) will not be easy
for me this year, since it is the Monday after I move to my new
apartment. But I will be there, crutches and all, to show my support
for cabaret, for cabaret performers, and for the volunteers who
serve on the MAC Board. I hope to see ALL NYC area performers there
as well.
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!
SPECIAL LATE BREAKING NEWS
Here are a few items so new and fresh, I have hardly had time to proofread
them!
NEW INTERNATIONAL WEBCAST SHOW STARTS SUNDAY APRIL 17th
Log on to http://www.sunsetstrip.com/
to check out a NEW international webcast radio show featuring many
of your favorite vocalists from the world of cabaret and Broadway!
The show starts Sunday, April 17th and it's called "Great Singers,
Great Songs." Los Angeles singer Anne Kerry Ford along with her good
friend and musical director John Boswell host an hour of some of the
best vocal performances of great songs (both new and classic) that
you may not have heard before. You'll hear MANY great vocalists that
don't fall into the genre of "mainstream." At last there is a place
for these voices to be heard. The show is absolutely free, available
for listening 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There will be a new show
every two weeks.
BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS WITH MORE "BREAD & GRAVY" AND A NEW CD!
After her critically acclaimed show "Bread & Gravy" last fall, Baby
Jane Dexter returns to HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) for an exclusive NY engagement. This will be the last opportunity
for her fans to see this moving show - BUT HERE'S A CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Baby Jane will be releasing her newest CD, based
on this show, during this run. Musical director is Ross Patterson.
This is a 4-week run of Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for 12 performances
only from May 5th through May 18th, all shows at 9:15 pm. There will
be $25 music charge and a $15 food/drink minimum.
ANDREA MARCOVICCI CELEBRATES HER 20TH ANNIVERSARY AT THE GARDENIA
Andrea Marcovicci christened the "Queen of Cabaret," returns to THE
GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444
- http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm
), Hollywood's most beloved nightspot, to celebrate her twentieth
Anniversary by revisiting her most requested show, "I'll Be Seeing
You ... Love Songs of World War II." In this newly revised version
in poetry, songs and stories, Andrea takes the audience on a journey
through America's most dramatic era when every song became irrevocably
entwined in each precious moment. The music represents many of America's
most prolific songwriters including Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer
and Jule Styne and the many others responsible for hits like Sentimental
Journey, We'll Meet Again, The White Cliffs of Dover, Skylark and
Berkeley Square. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday, April
20th through April 23rd at 9:00 pm. Call for cover/minimum charges.
JULIE REYBURN SHOW EXTENDED AT ENCORE FOR TWO MORE PERFORMANCES
Julie Reyburn's show "LIVE AT THE ENCORE!" has been selling out every
Friday night at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960
- http://www.theencorenyc.com/
), with this run initially scheduled to end tomorrow night, April
15th at 7:00 pm. However, by popular demand, Julie will be continuing
her show for 2 more Fridays: April 29th and May 6th, both shows at
7:00 pm. "Live at The Encore" is a brand new show featuring selections
by Michel LeGrand, Tracy Stark, Kern & Hammerstein, Cy Coleman, and
Matlby & Shire with special guest vocalists from The Manhattan School
of Music and the Encore's own Michael Stuart. Musical director is
Mark Janas. There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $10 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
ART OF CABARET AUDITIONS IN LOS ANGELES, CHICAGO & NYC
The Perry-Mansfield School for the Performing Arts in Steamboat Springs,
CO is now in its second year. The cabaret workshop program accepts
sixteen singers for a seven day process-oriented workshop. Faculty
includes Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason, Barry Kleinbort, Chris Denny,
and Shelly Markham. The workshop designed for performers who wish
to explore this time-honored medium. The faculty has been carefully
assembled to reflect the best that the art form has to offer in the
areas of performance, composition, direction and musical direction.
Participants will study in small group sessions that meet twice daily.
Evenings will consist of special topic presentations by our faculty
and guests, the opportunity to see Andrea Marcovicci and Shelly Markham
in concert and a visit to the renowned local hot springs, and. The
week-long intensive will culminate in a public concert given by those
participating in the program. Admission to the program is by audition
only. Participation in a live audition is preferred, however performers
may request consideration for a video audition. To schedule a live
audition, please call Perry-Mansfield at 800-430-2787. To inquire
about submitting a video, please e-mail a performance and training
resume to Andrew Levine at alevine52@comcast.net.
Live Audition Locations: New York City - Tuesday, May 3rd; Los Angeles
- Friday, April 22nd; Chicago - to be determined. For more information,
see: http://perry-mansfield.org/ad_cab.html.
NEWS ABOUT THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE
CABARET HOTLINE SPRING BENEFIT/MEMBERSHIP DRIVE UPDATE
Unless you are a new subscriber, I am sure that you are aware by now
of the anticipated expenses coming up for me in the next few days
and weeks. Medicare will not cover all the expenses of my recent knee
operation (there are deductibles, co-pays, non-covered procedures,
travel expenses, etc., to worry about). Plus, with my roommate moving
out unexpectedly on the 31st of March, I had to pay double rent for
April, and I have had to find a new living space as of May 1st, which
will mean moving expenses, advance rent & security deposit and other
possible unexpected expenses.
So I am holding a SPRING BENEFIT / MEMBERSHIP DRIVE.
There is a link on the BENEFIT / MEMBERSHIP DRIVE page on my website.
This is a benefit that you don't need to make a reservation for,
don't need to brave the elements, or hire a baby sitter or pay a
huge fee to park your car in order to attend. There is no 2-drink
minimum, and folks anywhere in the world can take part. Just go
to my website and click on the SPRING BENEFIT DRIVE link at the
top of the right column. You can donate any amount - $10, $50, $100,
whatever you can afford. I will be posting a running total of receipts
and all donors will be listed (unless they decline) on a special
'ANGELS' page on the website. So far over $1,000 has been received
towards our $2,500 estimated goal (new apartment requires rent plus
security deposit).
If you wish instead to pre-renew your membership
for the 2005-2006 membership year (which starts on July 6, 2005)
there is also a link on the BENEFIT / MEMBERSHIP DRIVE page to do
just that. New 2005-2006 memberships will not start until May 5th.
You financial support will be most appreciated. Please keep in mind
that, except for a monthly social security check, my only income
is from banner ads, memberships and donations.
If you prefer not to use a credit card and PayPal,
you can send a check made out simply to Stu Hamstra and mail it
to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, 676A Ninth Avenue #120, NY, NY 10036.
By the way, I am planning a real, actual, benefit
and membership drive on July 6th (or thereabouts) this summer to
celebrate the 15th birthday of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - coinciding
with my 66th birthday. Anyone contributing to this SPRING benefit
with a donation of $25 or more will get a special discount on the
summer benefit ticket - price & place & cast to be determined.
LOOKING FOR MORE REGIONAL NEWS
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).
MEGA-SIZED BANNERS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE
For those who have a lot to tell and can't seem to squeeze all their
information into a regular or SuperSize banner, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
is now offering MEGABANNERS - bigger and better, for those who want
to have their advertisement 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.
TODAY'S NEWS TODAY!
Here are a number of cabaret events taking place today!
SETH'S CHATTERBOX TONIGHT FEATURES GREGORY JBARA
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, April 14th, will feature an interview with Gregory
Jbara, Now Appearing as "Andre" in the Broadway show Dirty Rotten
Scoundrels. 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/.
RENEE FLEMINGS PERFORMS "FROM THE FRONT PORCH" TONIGHT, APRIL 14th
Renee Flemings performs "From the Front Porch" tonight, April 14th
at 9:00 pm at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-787-7921
- http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) featuring Mario Sprouse piano/music director; Salvatore Carolei,
harmonica; Darrell Briscoe, bass; Tony Bellantoni, guitar and Greg
Gonzalez, drums. The program is co-directed by Carol Mansley. The
show, written by Ms. Flemings, was originally performed at the Spotlight
On Halloween Festival, at the Greenwich Street Theatre. Ms. Flemings
is a life-long playwright, director, and actor, and 2004 finalist
of O'Neill Playwright's Conference. There is a $10 cover, 2-drink
minimum.
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB 1020 TONIGHT
Les Michaels' Cabaret Showcase tonight, April 14th at THE TEN20 at
the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West
Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111) will feature Nikki Dubin, Jeanine Robinson,
Michael Hunter, Wally White, Dave Ferguson & Cara Lagreen. This very
popular event is now the longest-running cabaret showcase of its kind
in Los Angeles. Showtime normally 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/.
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
These news items are placed in chronological order.
ORLANDO CABARET FESTIVAL CONTINUES THROUGH THE 24th
Mad Cow Theatre's Third Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival continues
at THE MAD COW THEATRE (105 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL - 407-297-8788
- http://www.orlandocabaret.com/
) through Sunday. 24th. Over 25 performances of 9 different acts will
take place during 15 days of celebration of the art of the song in
Mad Cow's intimate downtown theatre complex. Featured this year are
New York based jazz/blues vocalist Laurie Krauz, and singer/comedian
John O'Neil, who performs a tribute to the great Danny Kaye. The amazing
a cappella group MOSAIC returns after their sold-out shows at last
year's Cabaret Festival, along with Festival veterans and perennial
bad boys The OOPS GUYS!, and Broadway and TV star Shelly Burch. Also
appearing are Mad Cow favorites Stephan Jones (The Fantastics, The
Odd Couple) and Sara Jones (Jacques Brel), each presenting unique
and tantalizing shows, as well as local favorites Jaimie Roberts and
Carol Stein, and a quartet of powerful performers headed by Juan Cantu.
See website for event schedule & ticket prices. Two for one tickets
for all regular Cabaret performances for MEMBERS OF CABARET ONLINE.
NEXT HAPPY HOUR SALON AT SIBERIA BAR APRIL 15th
On Friday, April 15th, 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.
This week guest performers include Comic Seth Herzog, Glamour columnist
Lynn Harris, monologuist Carl Kissin, musical box-o-laughs Kimmy Gatewood,
and singer-songwriter Julie Foldesi. Line-up changes bi-monthly, atmosphere
is relaxed. $5 at door. For more information, see http://www.JoannaParson.com/
GASHOLE: THE TALK SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ON SATURDAYS
Michael Holland & Karen Mack have "moved on up' 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/
), This Saturday night, April 9th Michael & Karen present another
chapter of GASHOLE: The Talk Show, with their great band and special
guests. Guests this Saturday are Grammy award winning jazz artist
Lauren Kinhan and Mini-Gene, founding member of littleman super coverband
MINI-KISS, featured on VH1, HBO, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! $15 cover,
$12 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
These shows usually sell out, so reserve early.
"TIMELESS DIVAS! ENCORE" SUNDAYS IN CHELSEA
The 2005 MAC AWARD nominee for Best Revue, "Timeless Divas! ENCORE"
(Songs of the Silver Screen) has returned 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. It's about the grand Hollywood movie songs of the 30s
right through the 80s! The songs from the movies you love to watch.
The show opened 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! $20 cover,
$15 food/drink minimum. There is a $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE. For more information, contact the Diva Hotline: 212-615-6966.
For details, see http://www.TimelessDivas.com/
.
"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/.
TOM D'ANGORA'S DIVA SHOW FEATURES GUEST STAR DIVA EACH SUNDAY
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. A special guest diva from Broadway is featured each week.
Wicked's Kristy Cates is appearing on the 17th and Bare's Natalie
Joy Johnson on the 24th. "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. Discount for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE - just use the coder DIVAS when ordering tickets from
Ticketmaster.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" FEATURES MUSIC OF BARBARA COOK
On this coming Sunday, April 17th, 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
feature the music of Barbara Cook. David will also play the songs
nominated in the special material category for 2005 MAC Awards. 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/.
CHICAGO CABARET PROFESSIONALS PERFORM SUNDAYS AT DAVENPORT'S
Chicago Cabaret Professionals continues "An Evening at..." A Tribute
to the Golden Era of Chicago's greatest music clubs at DAVENPORT'S
(1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) on Sundays at 5:00 pm. Hosted by some of Chicago's most legendary
performers and featuring members of CCP. Sunday, April 17th "An Evening
at the London House with Judy Roberts" featuring Joan Curto, Elaine
Dame, Michelle Greenberg, Jeff Hedberg, Hinda Hoffman, Jeannie Lambert,
"Dalphine" aka Holly McGuire, June Shellene & MaryMonica Thomas. Director:
Daryl Nitz Musical Director: Judy Roberts with the London House Trio:
Greg Fishman and Nick Toutas; Sunday, April 24th, "An Evening at Mr.
Kelly's with Audrey Morris" featuring Hilary Ann Feldman, Margie Gibson,
Ava Logan, Heather Moran, Bradford Newquist, Allen Nichols, Pam Peterson,
Kristofer Simmons & Carolyn Wehner. Director: Brad Thacker Musical
Director: Ester Hana. $15 cover 2-drink minimum. 2 for 1 CCP members
w/advance reservation www.chicagocabaret.org.
NEW SEASON AT BIRDLAND FEATURES JEFF DANIELS ON MONDAY APRIL 18th
Thee New Season, a series of concerts at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street,
NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) featuring top Broadway performers and composers, will present actor/songwriter
Jeff Daniels on Monday night, April 18th at 9:00 & 11:00 pm. There
is a $30 cover and $10 food/drink minimum. The New Season at Birdland
is presented by Jim Caruso, in association with TheaterMania.com,
and will also include composer Laurence O'Keefe (April 25th at 7:00
pm), composer Victoria Shaw (May 16th at 7:00 pm), Stephanie d'Abruzzo
(May 23rd at 7:00 pm), Toxic Audio (May 30th at 7:00 pm), Malcolm
Gets in a benefit for The Songbook Project (June 13th at 7:00 pm),
Max von Essen (July 18th at 7:00 pm) and Christine Ebersole & Billy
Stritch (July 25th at 7:00 pm).
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, APRIL 19th
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, April 19th at 8:00 pm. Each show features interviews and
performances by stars of cabaret, comedy and theater. Featured in
this show: Steel Magnolias, Rupert Holmes, Jose Llana, Doubt, Maude
Maggert, John Wallowitch, This Is How It Goes. 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/
.
MARY FOSTER CONKLIN BRINGS CALIFORNIA COOL TO FLORIDA ON APRIL 19th
On Tuesday, April 19th at 9:00 pm, The Cabaret Company will present
"A Night of California Cool - the music of Matt Dennis and Bobby Troup"
featuring vocalist Mary Foster Conklin, with Mike Levine on piano
and Don Wilner on bass at PAOLO'S 3'S COMPANY RESTAURANT (242 East
Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, FL - 954-921-4970). Mary has spent
most of the past two years researching more of the Dennis folio and
is currently at work on an all-Dennis recording. While the evening
will cover the well-known hits of the two composers, Conklin also
has a few surprises in store, and will share some of the less familiar
but no-less memorable hipster treasures, like "Lemon Twist" Bobby
Troup's sophisticated yet twisted ode to nutrition, and Matt Dennis's
noir dark melody "Blues for Breakfast", with lyrics by Jerry Gladstone,
among others. Also included will be several Troup/Dennis works, like
"Learn to Love", which was written in 1980, and finally recorded by
Mark Winkler a month before Dennis's passing in 2002. Dinner from
6:30 pm, dinner and show package, $49.95, show only $25.
THE MUSIC OF BROADWAY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CENTER
The stars will be out celebrating the music of Broadway and Broadway-bound
shows at THE CENTER (208 West 13th Street, NYC - 212-620-7310 - http://www.gaycenter.org/
) on Monday, April 25th at 7:00 pm. Musical director and Emmy-nominated
writer Seth Rudetsky returns as the host of the Music of Broadway,
which debuted to a sold-out house last year. Scheduled performers:
Cady Huffman (Tony nominee for The Producers), Danny Gurwin (Laurie
in Little Women, A Little Night Music Sondheim Festival), Richard
Kind (best known for his role on Spin City, theatre credits include
Max Bialystock currently in The Producers, Bounce, Sly Fox), John
Treacy Egan (Franz in The Producers, When Pigs Fly), Jonathan Freeman
(Roger DeBris in The Producers, 42nd Street, the voice of Jaffar in
Disney's Aladdin), Bryan Batt (Movies: Jeffrey, Kiss Me Guido, Theatre:
Sunset Boulevard, Forbidden Broadway), Brooks Ashmanskas (Carmen in
The Producers, Gypsy, Songs for a New World), Andrea Burns (Songs
for a New World, Saturday Night, The Full Monty), Christine Pedi (Little
Me, Forbidden Broadway) and Norm Lewis (Sideshow, Dessa Rose). Tickets:
$35 general admission ($25 for Center members), $75 VIP tickets ($60
for Center members).
MAC AWARDS SHOW MONDAY, APRIL 25th AT SYMPHONY SPACE
The best of cabaret, comedy and jazz will be celebrated when MAC (Manhattan
Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) presents the 2005 MAC Awards on Monday, April 25th at THE PETER
NORTON SYMPHONY SPACE (2537 Broadway at 95th Street - 212-864-5400)
at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $125, $70 and $40, and can be purchased at
Symphony Space box-office or by phone. Executive Producer Barry Levitt,
with co-Producers Judy Barnett, Jan Grossberg and Shelley Roberts,
will collaborate with director, Peter Flynn, on the star-packed event
to include live performances and/or appearances (to date) by: The
Accidentals; Kenny Barron; Ann Hampton Callaway; Kim Cea; George Coleman;
Chip Deffaa; Andre de Shields; Eric Michael Gillett; La Tanya Hall;
Hilary Kole; Lina Koutrakos; Patti LuPone; Jeanne MacDonald; Maude
Maggart; Manhattan Rhythm Kings; Karen Mason; Mark Nadler; Ron Poole;
Marcus Simeone; Keely Smith (with her nine-piece band); Ty Stephens;
KT Sullivan; Jon Weber; Nancy Witter; the Cast of Singing Astaire;
and Spamalot's Sara Ramirez (all subject to change). Award-winning
performers Angela La Greca and Sidney Myer will share the stage as
Masters of Ceremonies, with Special Guest Host Tony Danza. D.J. Bradley
will serve as Musical Director.
AFINNITY: CHICAGO SINGS WILLIAM FINN ON APRIL 25th
Porchlight Music Theatre presents aFINNity: Chicago Sings William
Finn for one night only as part of the nation's first ever Finn Fest,
with donations benefiting The Center on Halsted. The show will take
place at THE THEATER BUILDING (1225 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago,
IL) on Monday, April 25th at 8:00pm, with tickets available at 773-325-9884.
For this special intimate evening, director Rob Lindley, Porchlight
artistic associate and After Dark Award Winner, and musical director,
Doug Peck have assembled an all-star cast of Chicago musical theater
talent including: Amy Armstrong, Colleen McHugh, Susie McMonagle,
Susan Moniz, McKinley Carter, Peggy Roeder, Michael Lindner (Sweeney
Todd), CCP members Rob Lindley and Lucia Spina, and many, many more.
Audiences are in for a treat as the evening highlights not only songs
from his major works (Falsettos, Elegies, A New Brain) but also lesser-known
songs written for specialty projects, future works, and a sneak peak
at some of the material from Finn's current Broadway show The 25th
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Tickets are $20 and payment (checks
or cash ONLY) will be collected at the door. All proceeds benefit
The Center on Halsted.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS LIVE TAPING ON APRIL 28th AT THE ENCORE
The hit cable-TV show "Jamie deRoy & friends" will continue taping
a new series of shows the last Thursday of each month through June
30th. The shows will be presented at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street,
NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) at 7:30 pm on April 28th, May 26th and June 30th. Future guests
already lined up for the series include The Accidentals, David Buskin,
Ann Crumb, Sherry Davey, Maya Days, Jessica and John Esposito, Julie
Gold, Glory Crampton, Meral Guneyman, Trent Kendall, Mary Liz McNamara,
Sidney Myer and Emily Skinner.
HAVE A "LOVELY" TIME AT THE PRINCE IN PHILLY APRIL 29th
Om Friday, April 29th at 8:00 pm, at the PRINCE MUSIC THEATER (1412
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA - 215-569-9700 - http://www.princemusictheater.org/
), Broadway veterans Kelly Briggs and Jerry Christakos bring you the
hilarious and glamorous cabaret divas "Dar" and "Christy Vann de Camp"
who in one magical evening reinterpret some of the greatest iconic
moments from the worlds of film musicals, fashion, television variety
shows and Broadway shows past and present, into a guaranteed laugh-a-minute
"98% Ballad Free" musical comedy experience. Join the two men in this
celebratory conglomeration of humor, nostalgia, illusion and not so
subtle camp. Come and see how life is, in a word, LOVELY! See http://www.areyoulovely.com/
for more details and some "lovely" photos. Tickets are just $15.
BROADWAY BY THE YEAR SHOW AT TOWN HALL ON MAY 2nd
The next concert in the Broadway by the Year series, The Broadway
Musicals of 1945, will be at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street,
NYC - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) on Monday night, May 2nd at 7:00 pm. The show is titled Broadway
Musicals of 1955. The final show of the series will be on Monday,
June 13th, The Broadway Musicals of 1962. Limited seating is still
available for the two remaining concerts. The Town Hall box office
is open from noon to 6:00 pm every day except Sunday. Tickets are
also available at TicketMaster.
THEATER FUNDRAISER FEATURES STARS FROM CHICAGO CABARET & STAGE
Lampkin Music Group presents a special concert performance of "Over
The Rainbow - The Music Of Harold Arlen," to benefit BALIWICK THEATRE
(1229 West Belmont Street, Chicago, IL - 773-883-1090) on Monday,
May 9th at 7:00 pm. The concert will feature Arlen favorites performed
by Arlen's son, Sam, and his wife, Joan, as well as other nationally
acclaimed artists. Other artists performing in "Over The Rainbow -
The Music of Harold Arlen," include Martha Lorin, a critically acclaimed
New York-based Jazz singer; Leon Joyce and Larry Gray, percussion
and bassist with the Ramsey Lewis Trio; Susan May, who has been featured
on The Oprah Winfrey Show; Brannen Daugherty, who starred in the smash
musical Parade; Alanda Coon, Jacob Hoffman, Ginger Tam, and Joanie
Pallatto. The concert will also feature special guest singer Mary
Beidler Gearen, who starred in the hit show Pope Joan at Bailiwick
Repertory Theatre. Musical Director is Bobby Schiff. Producer is Ralph
Lampkin, owner of the Lampkin Music Group. Tickets are $50.
100 YEARS OF BROADWAY IN TARRYTOWN MAY 21st
Neil Berg presents his all new tribute to the Great White Way, 100
YEARS OF BROADWAY, at the newly renovated 800-seat TARRYTOWN MUSIC
HALL (13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY - 914-631-3390 - http://www.tarrytownmusichall.org/
) on Saturday, May 21st at 8:00 pm. If you yearn for an evening of
all the great Broadway musical numbers, sung by all the great Broadway
stars without the distraction of dialogue, this is it! Starring in
this latest version is Robert Evan, known for his thrilling portrayal
of the title characters in JEKYLL & HYDE. New special guests includes
original FOOTLOOSE star, and recent star of RENT, Jeremy Kushner,
and Tony-nominee Capathia Jenkins (DREAMGIRLS, THE CIVL WAR, and CAROLINE,
OR CHANGE). Broadway legend, Film star and Emmy-Award Winner Liz Callaway
will also be performing, plus many more stars from Broadway and cabaret.
Tickets are $35 to $75.
DC CABARET NETWORK ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR MAY 22nd
DCCN (DC Cabaret Network) will be holding their Annual Member Party
on Sunday , May 22nd at 4:00 pm at THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021 7th
Street NW, Washington, DC). There will be door prizes, delicious food,
music, open mic, champagne toast, cash bar and members are invited
to bring among a guest. If you would like to become a member of DCCN,
they are offering a special introductory rate of $25 for anyone joining
after March 1st until the new registration year begins on September
1st. Student rate is $20. Checks can be sent to DC Cabaret Network,
P.O. Box 6259, Washington, DC, 20015-0259.
NEXT MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITER SHOWCASE TO FEATURE SHELDON HARNICK
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) and ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
- http://www.ascap.org/
) team up again for another Songwriters' Showcase on Wednesday, May
25th at 6:00 pm at THE LIGHTHOUSE (111 East 59th Street, NYC). Special
guest will be lyricist Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof). Hosted
by Jamie deRoy, each showcase features new songs written by contemporary
songwriters, and cabaret performers are encouraged to attend, especially
those looking for new material for their shows. $15 General Admission,
$5 for MAC and ASCAP Members. No reservations are taken - seating
is first come, first seated.
'THE LEADING MEN' CONCERT ON MAY 30th AT JOE'S PUB
The first "The Leading Men" concert, featuring great male singers
from Broadway and cabaret, will be held on Monday, May 30th, at 7
pm at JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200
- Box Office: 212-539-8778 - http://www.joespub.com/
). John Tartaglia, the Tony-nominated star from "Avenue Q," will emcee,
and Seth Rudetsky, the Bistro Award-winning host of "Seth's Broadway
Chatterbox," will be the musical director. The lineup will include
acclaimed actors and singers who've been profiled in Wayman Wong's
"The Leading Men" column at Playbill.com. Among them: Tom Andersen,
Scott Coulter, Tim Di Pasqua, Tom D'Angora, Brian and Ted Farley,
Barrett Foa, Danny Gurwin, Cheyenne Jackson, Matthew Morrison, Jai
Rodriguez and Christopher Sieber. Alan Muraoka will direct. Tickets
are $40 and proceeds will go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS
(http://www.bcefa.org/
)
AVENUE Q SWINGS FOR PIANOS
Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, the co-creators of the Tony Award-winning
musical Avenue Q, are hosting AVENUE Q SWINGS!, at the LUCILLE LORTEL
THEATRE (121 Christopher Street, NYC - Tickets available through TICKET
CENTRAL: 212-279-4200) on Monday, June 27th at 7:30 pm. Proceeds from
the one-night-only performance will benefit Greenwich House Music
School's Piano Fund, replacing two well-worn Steinway grand pianos.
AVENUE Q SWINGS! will be a one-night-only performance by very special
guest stars, featuring the songs from Avenue Q, performed in jazz,
classical and other surprising arrangements. The musical director
of the show will be composer/arranger Mary Ann McSweeney, who plays
bass each night in the Avenue Q orchestra on Broadway. Tickets on
sale starting June 1, 2005 $75, $150 and $250 ($250 Tickets include
post-show reception with cast).
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.
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 DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/ )
Following her sold-out 2004 cabaret debut, Dorothy Bishop returns
in "The Nearness of You," an evening of jazz standards plus a few
surprises for one night only on Sunday, April 17th at 8:45 pm. For
this program, Dorothy reunites with her very first accompanist, Mike
Coffman of Jacksonville, FL. Special guests will include Sherri Sutton
(Comedy Central Comedienne of the Year) and more "Friends of Dorothy!"
There is a $12 cover, $10 food/drink minimum. Discount for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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 $10 with a 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for m embers
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher
Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ )
Fridays in April, Clark Warren brings "SPRING CHICKEN," with the Frank
Underwood Trio on April 8th, 15th and 22nd at 7:00 pm. "SPRING CHICKEN"
and Clark's accessible pop-jazz baritone will serve up a multi-course
menu of treats from the likes of Sammy Cahn, Bob Dorough, Vincent
Youmans, and Gerry Mulligan ... from Stephen Sondheim to Duke Ellington,
Dave Frishberg and Harry Warren. Musical director is Franklin Underwood.
There is a $15 cover, $10 food/drink minimum. $7.50 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Singer Wendy Lane Bailey brings her new show "In These Shoes .." here
on Wednesdays, April 20th & 27th and May 4th & 11th at 9:30 pm. Musical
director is Rick Jensen with direction by Sally Mayes. Jill Anderson
will provide back-up vocals. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.
$10 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/
)
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. There is a $15 cover, $12
food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
These shows usually sell out, so reserve early.
After opening this brand new showroom on March 11th, Julie Reyburn
continues her run on Fridays at 7:00 pm until April 15th. "Live at
The Encore" is a brand new show featuring selections by Michel LeGrand,
Tracy Stark, Kern & Hammerstein, Cy Coleman, and Matlby & Shire with
special guest vocalists from The Manhattan School of Music and the
Encore's own Michael Stuart. Mark Janus serves as musical director.
There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Heather Villaescusa reprises her debut show at midtown's brand new
cabaret club on Thursday, April 14th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, April
23rd at 5:00 pm. The high energy show explores life, as Heather knows
it, through an eclectic evening of music including songs from Jason
Robert Brown, Kander and Ebb, Irving Berlin and Stephen Sondheim.
The show is Directed by Lennie Watts and Musical Directed by Steven
Ray Watkins. There is a $12 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $6.00 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
The Johnny Mercer Birthday Show, with Ricky Ritzel and Leslie Anderson,
continues in April, with shows scheduled for Thursday nights, starting
April 21st at 11:00 pm. Originally begun as a weekly Mercer tribute
called "Mercer A-Z," this show has become one of the longest running
cabaret presentations in NYC history, and has spawned a CD, "Cool,
Cool, Cool" which is available at the club. This version is a full-fledged
cabaret show, directed by Jim Luzar and featuring, at one point, a
medley of over 30 Mercer classics. There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink
minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Emily Abraham brings her new show "Jersey Girl?" here on Wednesdays
in May, the 4th & 11th at 7:00 pm and the 18th at 9:30 pm. The musical
director is Rick Jensen, with direction by Lina Koutrakos. There is
a $12 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $6 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/
)
Recipient of the 2004 Nightlife and MAC Awards for Female Vocalist
Jeanne MacDonald returns with her show "Now & Then." Working once
again with multiple MAC Award winning musical director/arranger Rick
Jensen, MacDonald will be appearing Friday and Saturday, April 15th
& 16th at 7:00 pm. There is a $20 cover charge for these performances
as well as a $15 food/drink minimum. $5 discount for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
Sunday, May 1st and Saturday, May 14th at 4:30 pm and Thursday, May
26th at 7:00 pm will mark the exciting return of cabaret and concert
artist, Alice Frazier to the NYC cabaret stage. Her show, "Spring
Ahead, Fall Back,"features songs about beginnings and endings with
music by composers, Johnny Mercer, Jerry Herman, Armando Manzanero,
Maury Yeston, Leslie Bricusse and more. These three performances feature
the musical direction of Tex Arnold who has worked with Margaret Whiting
and Barbara Cook. There is a $15 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. $10
cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
2005 MAC Award nominee for best revue, "Timeless Divas! ENCORE" (Songs
of the Silver Screen) has returned 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. It's about the grand Hollywood movie songs of the 30s
right through the 80s! The songs from the movies you love to watch.
The show opened Sunday, April 3rd, 7:00 pm and runs every Sunday through
June. Surprises await! $20 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. There is
a $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Singer/pianist Chris Barrett returns with his new show "While We're
Here" on Thursdays at 9:30 pm & Fridays at 7:00 pm, April 21st, 22nd,
28th & 29th. There is a $15 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. $7.50 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/)
Scott Barbarino & the Cosmopolitans and Leslie Anderson as The Cosmopolitans,
and Ricky Ritzel at the piano, are appearing Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
This musical/comedy variety show features special guests each week,
including a segment featuring members of the wait staff of ELLEN'S
STARDUST DINER, upstairs from the club. 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/
)
"The Nat Turner Revue presents Los Banditos Chocolates" is the nations
first Black improv/sketch comedy group. They are described as a cosmic
swirl of "In Living Color" and "SNL". Started in 1993 they have performed
in some of the top comedy clubs and cabaret rooms in New York City.
Known for their fearless and outrageous humor, they added "International
Award Winner" to their resume as they took audiences by storm at the
Dundalk Theater Festival in Ireland. Cast includes Dameon Hart, Patrick
Conners, Dominic Manfredi and Rich Jackson. Next performance is Saturday
April 16 at 7:00 pm. There is an $8 cover charge plus a two drink
minimum. $5 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 Saturday April 16th & 30th at 9:00 pm. There is a $10 cover charge
plus a two drink minimum. $5 Cover Charge for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
Debra Frankel's one-woman show, "I Want To Do My Star Turn, But My
Head's Stuck In The Clouds"; a musical journey about life, therapy,
and Barry Manilow. Join Debra while she sings original songs and parodies
about topics ranging from relationships gone awry to star-chart readings
and hidden meanings. Kimberly Foster and Jeremy Sykes will be performing
back-up with her. The audience will leave with a new-found belief
in destiny. Collette Black directs. Performances are Thursday April
14th and Fridays, May 13th & 20th at 7:00 pm. There is a $10.00 cover
charge and a 2-drink minimum. $5 Cover Charge for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT UPSTAIRS at STUDIO 54 (254 West 54th Street,
NYC)
Fresh from a successful run in Los Angeles, which followed on the
heels of his Backstage Bistro Award in New York, comedian and singer
Tom D'Angora is bringing his "divinely" delicious stage show, Divas
I've Done, to the this infamous club for Sunday night performances.
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. Divas I've
Done will play Sunday nights at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased
for $40 through Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100 or at Ticketmaster.com.
Discount for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - just use the coder
DIVAS when ordering tickets from Ticketmaster.
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.
ORLANDO CABARET FESTIVAL OFFERS 2-FOR-1 TO HOTLINE MEMBERS
Mad Cow Theatre's Third Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival will take
place at THE MAD COW THEATRE (105 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando,
FL - 407-297-8788 - http://www.orlandocabaret.com/
) from Thursday, April 7th through Sunday. 24th. Over 25 performances
of 9 different acts will take place during 15 days of celebration
of the art of the song in Mad Cow's intimate downtown theatre complex.
See the festival website for event schedule & ticket prices. Two for
one tickets for all regular Cabaret performances for MEMBERS OF CABARET
ONLINE.
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
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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.
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.
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? Please remember that the website, the newsletter, the
reviews and my own personal visits to cabaret shows and events are
entirely dependent on your support, through membership and other donations,
and banner advertising.
Once again a great big thank you to the nearly 400
folks who have joined and/or rejoined CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE as
members for the 2004-2005 membership year, which runs until July
5th. Over 450 joined last membership year. Your support through
memberships and banner advertising keeps this whole operation going
and growing. Help make CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE bigger and better
in the months to come.
Now for a nap (I started at 6:30 am today - too much
going on) and then around 1:00 pm my pals arrive to spend a few
hours packing some of my stuff for the move. No cabaret for me tonight,
but tomorrow night I hope to make it to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE
(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) for Clark Warren's new show at 7:00 pm.
Once again I solicit your thoughts and prayers as
I continue to face a series of important decisions and activities
over the next few days. Your financial support, through membership
donations and banner advertising, is especially important to me
right now. I am counting on your help.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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or consequential loss arising out of any use of or inaccuracies in
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