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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #050407 - Monday, April 25, 2005
Since 1990 Your First, Best, and Only Complete Source of Cabaret
News
CELEBRATING OUR 15th YEAR COVERING CABARET ALL OVER THE WORLD!
NOW - BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!
If it's anything to do with cabaret, you'll probably read it here
first!
This is a MONDAY NEWS Issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and also includes
information on all the banner ads running on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website plus listings for around the world, including shows at over
100 venues and covering over 300 performances (with a number offering
discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE). The MID-WEEK issue,
normally sent on Thursdays, will include more news, breaking stories
and notes, cabaret tips, review summaries, plus listings of shows
offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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.
I wish I could say that the move to the new apartment went smoothly
and without incident, but when has that ever happened to anyone? The
actual movement of stuff was only a few miles, and took about 20 travel
minutes. But it took over 24 hours in the end. But I am happy to say
that I survived the event - weary but satisfied.
In NYC, where most folks live in apartments - and small apartments
at that - one doesn't normally call one of the large national-brand
moving companies. One calls a "man-with-van" operation, mostly one
or two truck operations, paid by the hour, strictly for cash. The
only problem is that, for the most part, there are no contracts,
no advance estimates, and unless you ride along with the van, you
entrust your goods to the van operators and pray. So we scheduled
the pickup for Saturday afternoon at 2:00 pm (they estimated it
would cost $150), packed everything up, and waited. And waited,
and waited. Finally, at 4:30 pm I got a phone call, saying they
were delayed and would be there around 6:00 pm. Apparently, they
had gotten a better offer from someone else. Not wanting to move
in the dark (and just a bit miffed) I canceled the move.
Once again my pal Daniel came to the rescue. Just a few blocks
from his apartment there is a real moving company, with a real office
and real trucks. It would cost $250 but they guaranteed the job.
And what a great job they did. At 2:00 pm on Sunday they arrived
(three men and a truck), by 3:00 pm the truck was loaded (down three
flights of stairs), and by 4:30 pm everything was in the new space
(up 3 flights of stairs). I didn't have to lift a finger - just
watch.
I'm still not fully unpacked, but I'm here, and back online (using
the already installed DSL line of my roommate) and ready to send
out another MONDAY issue. This will not be as complete as planned,
since I had to wait until Sunday night to start on it - if I had
moved on Saturday I would had all day Sunday. So, look for more
news items in the MID-WEEK issue. On Wednesday afternoon they will
install my DirecTV hookup - I already miss my daily dose of "Law
& Order," as well as my own DSL connection from Verizon.
Please note that the mailing address of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
will not change - it will remain 676A Ninth Avenue #120, New York,
NY 10036 - this is a MAILBOXES, ETC. store where I have received
my mail for many years (ever since my mail began disappearing at
my former mid-town address).
WILL I SEE YOU AT THE MAC AWARDS SHOW TONIGHT?
As you will see below, there are a lot of things going on tonight,
here in NYC and elsewhere around the country. But if you are in the
NYC area and want to support the art and the performers of cabaret,
I know you will do your best to be at THE PETER NORTON SYMPHONY SPACE
(Broadway at 95th Street - 212-864-1414) at 7:30 pm for the 19th Annual
MAC AWARD SHOW. This is the one day of the year when NYC celebrates
cabaret by honoring performers and performances. 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. Come and celebrate the NEW MAC.
MAC always puts on a great awards show and all NYC area performers
and cabaret fans who love cabaret and want to see it continue to
grow and flourish should be attending this year, showing their support.
Tickets are still available at the box office.
The official MAC after-show party will be held at AIX (2398 Broadway
(at 88th Street, NYC - 212-874-7400). Tickets are $45 and best bet
is to phone MAC at 212-465-2662 to reserve your tickets, since space
is very limited.
CABARET HOTLINE SPRING ONLINE BENEFIT UPDATE
We're holding a spring on-line benefit - you don't need to make a
reservation, you don't need to brave the elements, you don't need
to hire a baby sitter and you don't need to pay a huge fee to park
your car in order to attend. You don't need to pay a 2-drink minimum,
and, best of all, folks anywhere in the world can take part. This
special on-line benefit is being held to cover the expenses associated
with moving to the new apartment, plus some of the non-insurance covered
costs of my recent knee operation (there are deductibles, co-pays,
non-covered procedures, etc., to worry about). Most of all, I have
had to rely a lot on taxis lately, especially to and from doctor visits,
and to get home late in the evening - one feels quite vulnerable walking
on crutches in the subways or waiting for a bus late at night.
Biggest unexpected expense was when my roommate moved out unexpectedly
on the 31st of March, meaning I needed to pay "double rent" in April,
and I had to find a new living space, which meant moving expenses,
advance rent & security deposit and other possible unexpected charges.
If you would like to "attend" the online benefit, 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 $1,600 has been received towards
our $2,500 estimated goal. I am counting on you to help us through
this difficult and expensive period.
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.
BIG THANK YOU TO A BIG AND LITTLE SISTER
Just a quick thank you to both my big sister (older, not really bigger)
Gladys and my little sister (younger, and yet not bigger) Ann for
coming through in the pinch with some generous PayPal gifts to help
make this very important weekend go quite a bit easier.
NEWS ABOUT CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
2005-2006 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
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. SILVER basic memberships are $20, and GOLD supporting
memberships are $75. Memberships are available for greater amounts
as well. For information on becoming a contributing member of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE, check at http://svhamstra.com/Membership.shtml
or else just send me a note at membership@svhamstra.com
with the single word "membership" in the subject line, and I'll send
all the details. You can even make your donation by credit card, using
PayPal. If you 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.
REAL LIVE BENEFIT TO BE HELD IN JULY FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
I am planning a real, actual, benefit and membership drive on July
6th to celebrate the 15th birthday of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - coinciding
with my 66th birthday. Anyone contributing to the SPRING ONLINE benefit
with a donation of $25 or more will get a special $10 discount on
the summer benefit ticket. In a few days I will be adding a special
page on the website with details on the benefit, including a link
where you can order your reservations - space for the benefit show
is limited 70 guests, but a pre-show open-mic party will be also be
scheduled with a special discount for all members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE. More news soon.
NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
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! Even more
items can be found in the NEWS BRIEFS pages in all areas of the world
we cover, plus on the BREAKING NEWS page on the website. Now on with
the news:
SPECIAL LATE BREAKING NEWS
Here is a few items so new and fresh, I have hardly had time to proofread
it!
ODETTE'S PLANS REOPENING FOR MAY 12th WITH MACK & HOLLAND & LOTS OF
PRIDE
Bob Egan writes that THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New
Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html),
which was devastated by a flood a few weeks back - the place was flooded
with up to five feet of water for 2 days, with the river up to 19
feet over normal (the second time in about 6 months), will reopen
for business on Thursday, May 12th, with the first cabaret show scheduled
for Friday & Saturday, May 13th & 14th, featuring that dynamic duo,
Karen Mack & Michael Holland. This is also New Hope's gay pride weekend
celebration, "New hope Celebrates."
NATALIE DOUGLAS TO MAKE PLUSH ROOM DEBUT
2005 MAC Award nominee Natalie Douglas and her Musical Director, Mark
Hartman travel to the West Coast next week for her debut at San Francisco's
top cabaret, THE EMPIRE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street,
San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.plushroom.com/
) with her acclaimed show "To Nina..." tribute to Nina Simone. Performances
are from May 3rd through May 7th. Tickets are $25.00 & $30.00, plus
2-drink minimum. The Opening Night Performance is a benefit for the
University of California San Francisco's AIDS Health Project (http://www.ucsf-ahp.org/
).
TODAY'S NEWS TODAY!
Here is a cabaret event taking place today!
MAC AWARDS SHOW TONIGHT, 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; 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).
NEW SEASON AT BIRDLAND FEATURES LAURENCE O'KEEFE TONIGHT, THE 25th
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 composer
Laurence O'Keefe on Monday, April 25th at 7:00 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 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).
THE MUSIC OF BROADWAY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CENTER TONIGHT, APRIL
25th
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, Danny Gurwin,, Richard Kind, John Treacy Egan, Jonathan
Freeman, Bryan Batt, Brooks Ashmanskas, Andrea Burns, Christine Pedi
and Norm Lewis. Tickets: $35 general admission ($25 for Center members),
$75 VIP tickets ($60 for Center members).
AFINNITY: CHICAGO SINGS WILLIAM FINN TONIGHT, 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.
Tickets are $20 and payment (checks or cash ONLY) will be collected
at the door. All proceeds benefit The Center on Halsted.
NEXT WASHINGTON DC OPEN MIKE SET FOR TONIGHT APRIL 25th
The next DCCN (DC Cabaret Network) Open Mike Monday, will be held
on April 25th at 7:30 pm at THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021 7th Street
NW, Washington, DC). Singing starts at 8:00 pm. Pianist is Reenie
Codelka and the theme is Irving Berlin. Food and drink (a full bar)
are available. CASH only. Please plan to eat and 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
expenses of paying the pianist.
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
Many more items can be found in the NEWS BRIEFS pages in all areas
of the world we cover on my BREAKING NEWS page on the website. These
news items are placed in chronological order.
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO DICK GALLAGHER APRIL 26th
There will be a memorial tribute to the late Dick Gallagher on Tuesday,
April 26th at 6:00 pm at THE DONNELL LIBRARY THEATER (20 West 53rd
Street, NYC). This special Memorial Concert will include many of the
late Dick Gallagher's award-winning songs sung by some of Broadway
and Cabarets finest performers, including Charles Busch, Karen Mason,
Phillip Officer, Laura Kenyon, David Staller, Eric Michael Gillett,
Teri Lynn Paul, Rock Albers, Peppy Greene, Betsy Craig, John Eagen,
Bobby Peaco, Phillip Fortenberry, Jay Rogers, Patrick DeGennaro, Rick
Jensen, and Peter Yawitz. Special hosts for the evening are Lina Koutrakos
and Mark Waldrop. The event is produced by John Znidarsic. No reservations
will be taken for this program - seating is on a first-come, first
seated basis. Admission is free.
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. The April 28th
show will feature as guests Kimilee Bryant, Kate Clinton, Glory Crampton,
Trent Kendall, Heather Mac Rae and Emily Skinner. 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,
Meral Guneyman, Mary Liz McNamara and Sidney Myer.
EMILY SKINNER TO DIRECT NEXT BROADWAY BY THE YEAR SHOW MAY 2nd
Emily Skinner of Side Show fame will show another side of her talent
when she makes her New York directorial debut leading this season's
largest cast-to-date in the critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year
series at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
). The Tony nominated star will direct The Broadway Musicals of 1955,
which will include songs from such famous shows as Damn Yankees, Silk
Stockings, Plain & Fancy, Ankles Aweigh, and more.
Skinner will be directing a cast that includes Dee Hoty, Patti
Cohenour, Liz Larsen, Sal Viviano, Justin Bohon, Raymond Jaramillo
McLeod, Connie Pachl, Shannon Lewis, and more! Scott Siegel, the
creator, producer, writer, and host of Broadway by the Year announced
Ms. Skinner as the director of the next concert that will take place
on Monday, May 2nd. There are a limited number of $45 and $40 tickets
left for the May 2nd concert. Box office: 212-840-2824 open Monday
through Saturday, noon to 6:00 pm or call TicketMaster at 212-307-4100.
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 MAY
25th
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.
A WORD FROM SOME OF OUR SPONSORS
REMEMBER: Each MONDAY issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter
includes listings for all the banner advertisers on the website as
long as the banner is running. In many cases there are more detailed
articles on these items in the BREAKING NEWS section of the website.
LESLIE OROFINO AT OPIA IN MAY WITH NEW SHOW
Leslie Orofino will perform at LIVE AT OPIA (130 East 57th Street,
NYC - 212-688-3939 - http://www.opiarestaurant.com/
) on Saturdays, May 14th & 21st at 7:00 pm with her new show "A Journey
of the Heart." Musical director is Keith Ingham, with John Loerke
on bass and Russ Benecasa on drums. Director is Louis D. Pietig. $20
cover, $15 minimum.
LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN MAKES ENCORE DEBUT WITH ACCLAIMED SHOW
Vocalist Lucille Carr-Kaffashan will make her THE ENCORE (266 West
47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) debut with two performances of her acclaimed show "Both Sides Now,"
on Saturdays, May 7th & 14th at 5:00 pm. Musical director is David
Brunetti, with Lennie Watts directing. There is a $12 cover, $12 food/drink
minimum. $6 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Then, on
Sunday, May 22nd, Lucille will perform at Sunday Brunch at THE CABARET
at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html).
There is a $16.50 cover, plus $10 food/drink minimum at ODETTE'S.
ALICE FRAZIER
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 at HELEN'S RESTAURANT,
CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
). 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 . There is
a $15 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
D.C. ANDERSON ONE NIGHT ONLY AT MAMA'S ON MAY 2nd
Bistro Award recipient D.C. Anderson (Singer/Songwriter) will perform
an evening of his songs on Monday May 2nd at 8:30 pm at DON'T TELL
MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
). Musical Director is David Robison. D.C. Anderson has appeared at
Town Hall at the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Cabaret Convention 6 times.
He has 6 CD's currently available - the newest being the well-reviewed
BALLAD. He has been often nominated for MAC Awards. As an actor, he
has appeared with the Steppenwolf and Guthrie Theater companies as
well as on Broadway. There is a $10 cover charge, 2-drink minimum.
For more information see http://www.dcanderson.net/.
TENNIE LEONARD SINGS PORTER, MALTBY & SHIRE AT DANNY'S
Tennie Leonard returns to DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street,
NYC - 212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
) with her new show, "What About Today?" on Wednesdays, May 4th &
11th and Thursdays, May 5th & 12th, all shows at 7:00 pm. The show
features the songs of Cole Porter and Maltby & Shire. Musical director
is David Brunetti, with direction by Scott Barnes. There is a $20
cover, $10 food/drink minimum.
WENDY LANE BAILEY MAKES DUPLEX DEBUT
Singer Wendy Lane Bailey brings her new show "In These Shoes .." to
THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
) 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.
"TIMELESS DIVAS! ENCORE" RETURNS SUNDAYS AT 7:00 THROUGH JUNE
2005 MAC Award nominated "Timeless Divas! ENCORE" (Songs of the Silver
Screen) has returned with a new cast, a 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 is presented on Sundays at 7:00 pm at HELEN'S RESTAURANT,
CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) and runs every week through June. Surprises await! $20 cover, $15
food/drink minimum. $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/ .
NEW YORK'S NEWEST CABARET/PIANO BAR OPENS IN MIDTOWN
New York's newest piano bar and show room, THE ENCORE (266 West 47th
Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) has opened in the heart of the theater district. "The Encore" boasts
a state of the art show room, a modern piano bar, and a menu that
features a delicious range of light fare and desserts. Lennie Watts
serves as the general manager and booking manager of this exciting
new club.
JULIE REYBURN IS "LIVE AT THE ENCORE"
After opening the brand new showroom at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th
Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) Julie Reyburn has extended her run on Fridays at 7:00 pm with two
shows added, on Fridays April 29th and May 6th. "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.
SCOTT BARBARINO AND THE COSMOPOLITANS WEDNESDAYS AT THE IRIDIUM ROOM
Scott Barbarino & The Cosmopolitans Variety Hour, starring Scott Barbarino
and Leslie Anderson as The Cosmopolitans, and Ricky Ritzel at the
piano, are appearing on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB
(1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/).
Each week features special guest artists as well. Special guests on
Wednesday the 20th include Anna Bergman, David Colbert and Magic Brian
of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Scott and crew have put together
an old fashioned comedy variety show, with just a hint of old time
vaudeville thrown in to add some spice and flavor. Sort of like watching
an Ed Sullivan show with a sassy backup singer and a hip musical director.
There is a $15 cover. $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NEW CD RELEASE BY JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS
Jamie deRoy & friends newest newest CD, "VOLUME 6 - WHEN I GROW UP"
has been just been released, and is available on the web at CD Baby,
Footlights, and Colony and various other CD outlets. The CD contains
tracks recorded by Eric Michael Gillett, Ashley Rose Orr, Emily Skinner,
Kerry Butler, Dennis Michael Hall & James Danner, Jamie deRoy, Debbie
Gravitte, Kim Cea, Professor Putter (Michael Makman), Emily Loesser,
Lorna Dallas, Julia Murney and Rob Carlson and more. The CD is produced
by Lanny Meyers, with Barry Kleinbort serving as Artistic Director.
See http://www.jamiederoy.com/
for all the details.
MORE NEWS & LISTINGS PLEASE
I am back to working alone on the newsletter and the website, and
so I don't have as much time as before to check out the websites of
venues around the country for news and listing items. If you are reading
this newsletter, and you are a performer or booking manager with shows
scheduled for March, April and beyond, you can save me a lot of time
and effort by sending in your listings to stuhamstra@cabarethotlineonline.com
- I will do my best to give you coverage in the MONDAY and MID-WEEK
issues. Please remember, the more complete the listing, the more likely
I will use it.
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT WITH A BANNER ON THE WEBSITE
I don't want you to miss out if you are planning on running a banner
for your show in March and April. I limit the number of ads to 20
per week. A banner ad for three weeks can cost as little as $108 total
- if you take advantage of the PayPal and Member Deals discounts -
and even less if you are a GOLD member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SILVER members receive a one-time rebate of $20 on their first banner
ad of the membership year.
Performers running banners get a special listing for their show
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of the world we cover on my BREAKING NEWS and NEWS BRIEFS pages on
the website.
NEW YORK CITY - MAJOR ENGAGEMENTS
AT THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800
ext. 171 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/
) - Karen Akers returns with her new show "When A Lady Loves" for
an exclusive seven-week engagement through May 28th. Performances
are Tuesdays through Thursdays at 9:00 pm with two shows on Fridays
and Saturdays at 9:00 pm and 11:30 pm. There is a $50 cover charge
for all shows plus a $20 minimum Tuesdays, Wednesdays and the late
shows on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursdays and at the early shows
on Fridays and Saturdays, there is a $50 prix-fixe dinner charge with
dinner seating from 7:00 pm
Also at THE OAK ROOM, Barbara Carroll, with two shows on Sundays,
a brunch show at 2:00 pm and a dinner show at 8:00 pm. Accompanied
by Jay Leonhart on bass, Ms. Carroll will pay tribute to the legendary
songwriter Harold Arlen. Call for cover/minimum information.
AT BEMELMAN'S BAR (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
- Lostin Harris at the piano, Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 pm to
12:30 am, $20, $25 on Friday & Saturday; Chris Gillespie Trio, Tuesday
through Saturday, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, no cover; Earl Rose, Mondays,
5:30 pm to 12:30 am.
AT THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
- The club presents the return engagement of legendary cabaret and
concert artist Barbara Cook, in a very special three-week engagement
through April 30th. ÂThe performance schedule is: Tuesdays through
Saturdays at 8:45 pm with an additional late show on Saturdays at
10:45 pm. There is a $75 cover charge on Tuesday through Thursday
evenings and a $90 cover charge on Friday and Saturday evenings. There
is no minimum required for any performance. Dinner is served from
6:30 pm.
AT THE CAFE PIERRE (Fifth Avenue at 61st Street, NYC - 212-838-8000
- http://www.fourseasons.com/pierre/)
- Piano entertainment with Kathleen Landis is featured Sunday to Thursday
from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 8:30 pm to
12:00 midnight.
AT THE COCKTAIL TERRACE at The Waldorf Astoria (Park Ave & 49th Street,
NYC - 212-355-3000 - http://www.waldorfastoria.com/)
- Cocktail Terrace delights visitors with traditional afternoon tea,
an engaging array of cocktails and the soothing strains of Cole Porter's
Steinway Grand Piano, featuring the lovely Daryl Sherman, Wednesdays
through Fridays, 4:30 to 7:30 pm and on Saturdays, from 3:00 to 7:00
pm.
AT FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095
- http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) - Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Las Vegas with the return engagement
of swing legend Keely Smith through May 7th. She will be joined by
a nine-piece big band with musical direction by Dennis Michaels. The
show will play the following schedule for this engagement only: Tuesday
through Saturday at 8:30 pm. All shows have a $60 cover and a $40
minimum.
AT LE JAZZ AU BAR (41 East 58th Street, NYC - 212-308-9455 - http://www.ticketweb.com/
) - Donna McKechnie is here with her show "GYPSY IN MY SOUL" Wednesdays
through Sunday through May 1st. Call the club for exact showtimes,
and cover/minimum information.
AT THE RAINBOW GRILL (30 Rockefeller Plaza - 65th Floor, NYC - 212-632-5100
- http://www.cipriani.com/cipriani/RainbowGrill/grill.htm)
- Pianist Michael Garin, a perennial New York City landmark, is now
holding forth here Thursdays through Sundays from 8:00 pm to midnight.
Call for information.
AT THE FREDERICK ROSE HALL at Time Warner Center (Columbus Circle,
Broadway at 60th Street, NYC - CenterCharge: 212-721-6500 - http://www.jazzatlincolncenter.org/
) - The Mabel Mercer Foundation (http://www.mabelmercer.org/ ) has
announced that CABARET CONVENTION will have a new home here in ROSE
HALL when it celebrates its 20th Anniversary, October 17th through
23rd.
AT UPSTAIRS AT STUDIO 54 (254 West 54th Street, NYC - TicketMaster:
212-307-4100) - Rick Crom's new pop-media satirizing "Newsical" is
here on an open-ended run. "Newsical" is a throwback to the kind of
political satire on stage that was once as prevalent as it is in film
and television now. Performances are Thursdays through Mondays at
8:00 pm (Sundays at 3:00 pm), and matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays
at 2:00 pm. Tickets range from $20 to $60. For more information, see
http://www.newsicalthemusical.com/ .
NEW YORK CITY - OTHER ROOMS - PERFORMERS OF NOTE
Since these rooms present many performers each week, I am only able
to list a few notable performances here. Please consult the club websites
for complete schedule information for all shows.
AT JOHN BARRY'S BAR & GRILL (38 West 39th Street, NYC) - Tuesday,
April 26th at 7:00 pm, Minimum Wage's Maximum Variety Show, a weekly
romp of music, comedy and other assorted entertainment. No cover,
no minimum.
AT BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) - Jim Caruso's open-mic CAST PARTY is here on Mondays at 10:00 pm.
No cover, $10 minimum; many more. See website.
Also at BIRDLAND, The New Season, a series of concerts featuring
top Broadway performers and composers. Tonight, April 25th at 7:00
pm, composer Laurence O'Keefe: Coming: 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).
The New Season at Birdland is presented by Jim Caruso, in association
with TheaterMania.com. There is a $30 cover and $10 food/drink minimum.
AT BRANDY'S PIANO BAR (235 East 84th Street, NYC - 1-212-744-4949
- http://www.brandyspianobarnyc.com/
) - Open-mic piano bar seven nights a week. Brandy's is one of the
Upper East Side's best-kept secrets. This intimate spot showcases
live talent every night of the week and has been for over 30 years.
No cover.
AT THE CAVE (31-11 Broadway, Astoria, NY - 718-274-2227) - The Astoria
Performing Arts Center (http://www,apacny.org)
and Charlie Kourakos, owner present "Cabaret at The Cave," Astoria's
first open mic and cabaret room. Every Tuesday night from 8:30 pm
to 1:00 am, enjoy the talents of headline performers and open mic
piano bar. There is no cover charge, and a $15 per person food/minimum
for table seating, no minimum at the bar. Dinner is available.
AT CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360 - http://cabaretusa.com/_wsn/page2.html
) - Dennis Byrum plays piano and sings your favorites on Mondays and
Tuesdays, Gregory Allen and Kelly Briggs entertain on Wednesdays through
Saturdays singing your favorite songs from Broadway and the great
American Songbook. Cosmo's Gypsy Trio gets things going on Sunday
Nights with great Hungarian gypsy music.
AT THE C-NOTE (157 Avenue "C" NYC - 212 677-8142 - http://www.thecnote.com/)
- Open mic events from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Mondays; 5:00 to 9:00 pm
on Tuesdays (INDIE mixer hosted by Dayna Blitz & Werner); 5:30 to
8:00 pm on Wednesdays (folk/rock hosted by Rick Johnson); 5:00 to
7:00 pm on Fridays (Jon Berger's 'Poets & Songwriters'); 4:00 to 7:00
pm on Saturdays (Jazz JAM hosted by Michael Vitali); 5:00 to 7:00
pm on Sundays (Singers & Songwriters hosted by Rick Johnson). Jazz
and rock continue until midnight - usually 3 or 4 performers nightly.
See website for full schedule, covers, minimums, etc.
AT THE CENTER (208 West 13th Street, NYC - 212-620-7310 - http://www.gaycenter.org/
).
The stars will be out celebrating the music of Broadway and Broadway-bound
shows 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. Tickets: $35 general
admission ($25 for Center members), $75 VIP tickets ($60 for Center
members).
AT DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-8133
- http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
) - Appearing in April: Blossom Dearie on Saturdays at 7:00 pm & Sundays
at 6:15 pm; Barbara McCarthy, Thursdays at 7:00 pm; Jane Scheckter
& Adam James, 27th & 28th; Courtney Kenny, 29th; many more. See the
website or call the club for exact showtimes, cover charges and minimums.
In the piano bar after 9:30 pm, on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays,
Rick Leonard; Jerry Scott Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays; Sundays,
Scott Ailing and Rick Leonard.
AT DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797 - http://www.dillonslounge.com/
) - Tuesdays, May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st at 7:00 pm, J. Michael
Reeds in "Dress Intimate," a story with songs by composers such as
Cole Porter, Bobby Troup, Jimmy Webb and Joni Mitchell. Directed by
Gil Gentry, written by J. Michael Reeds. Musical Director & Piano:
Wells Hanley. There is a $20 cover and a $10 food/drink minimum. Rest
of schedule not received at press time.
AT DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) - Appearing in April: 2004 MAC Award winning Ron Poole's "Poole
Party" on most Fridays at 9:30 pm, most Saturdays at 8:30 pm; Seth
Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX, Thursdays at 6:00 pm; Tommy Femia
in "Judy: Live!" on Saturdays at 11:00 pm; Peggy Pope, 30th; James
V. Monaco Musical Revue, 27th; Mary Sheeran, 30th; D.C. Anderson,
Monday, May 2nd at 8:30 pm; many more. See the website or call the
club for all events, showtimes, cover charges and minimums. In the
piano bar after 9:30 pm, Sundays & Mondays, Michael Edelstein; Tuesdays,
Tracy Stark; Wednesdays & Thursdays: Kenny Davidson; Fridays, Jay
Bradley; Saturdays, Bobby Peaco.
AT THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
) - Appearing in April: Mostly Sondheim, Fridays at 11:00 pm; Toby
Blackwell, 29th; Wendy Lane Bailey, 27th; many more. See the website
or call the club for all events, showtimes, cover charges and minimums.
In the piano bar at 9:30 pm: Brian Nash on Sunday & Wednesday; Darius
Frowner on Monday & Thursday; Greg Schlotzhauer on Tuesday; Jim Keefe
on Friday; Gerry Dieffenbach on Saturdays.
AT THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com)
- Appearing in April: Julie Reyburn at 7:00 pm, Fridays, April 29th
and May 6th; Sundays at 2:00 pm, Jazz Brunch with Richard Rodney Bennett;
Daryl Sherman, Wednesdays at 9:30 pm; Teri Lynn Paul, 25th & 27th;
Jamie deRoy & friends, 28th; and more! Check their new website for
all details, showtimes, covers and minimums. Open mic and entertainment
from 9:00 pm until 4:00 am with Steven Ray Watkins on Mondays & Saturdays;
Robbie Stamper, Tuesdays; Michael Isaacs, Wednesdays; Bobby Peaco,
Thursdays; Bill Graves, Fridays; Darius Frowner, Sundays.
AT HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue,
NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) - Appearing in April: Timeless Divas, Sundays at 7:00 pm; Heather
Mac Rae, 30th; Judy & Bea, Fridays at 11:30 pm; Chris Barrett, 28th
& 29th; many more. See the website for full schedule, times and cover
charges. Piano bar nightly, from 4:00 pm until 4:00 am with various
pianists and a top-notch singing wait-staff. Kitchen stays open late
- 1:00 am on weekdays, 2:00 am on Fridays & Saturdays.
AT IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/)
- April events: Mondays, the legendary Les Paul; Tuesdays, The Mingus
Big Band; Wednesdays, Scott Barbarino & The Cosmopolitans Variety
Hour with lots of guests; many more. Call for showtimes and cover/minimum
information.
AT JACQUES-IMO'S (366 Columbus Avenue, NYC - 212-799-0150 - http://www.jacquesimoscafe.com/
) - Sundays, 12 noon to 3:00 pm, New Orleans style Sunday brunch with
the Smith Street Society Jazz Band.
AT JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200
- Box Office: 212-539-8778 - http://www.joespub.com/
) - The first "The Leading Men" concert, featuring great male singers
from Broadway and cabaret, will be held on Monday, May 30th, at 7:00
pm. John Tartaglia will emcee, and Seth Rudetsky 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.
Alan Muraoka will direct. Tickets are $40 and proceeds will go to
BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/ ). Plenty
more to see here - check the website for all shows and descriptions.
Advance notice: Coming, Monday, June 27th 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Sam Harris.
$25 cover.
AT LA BELLA'S (581 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-683-3889) - Trudi Mann's
fabulous Open Mic for Singers takes place every Sunday in the back
room from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Pat Firth is at the piano, Saadi Zain on
bass with host Trudi on drums and vocals. If you want to sing, please
bring two copies of your music. $10 food/drink minimum - no cover.
AT THE LIGHTHOUSE (111 East 59th Street, NYC) - Wednesday, May 25th
at 6:00 pm 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. Special guest will
be lyricist Sheldon Harnick. 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.
AT LIVE AT OPIA (130 East 57th Street, NYC - 212-688-3939 - http://www.opiarestaurant.com/
) - Saturdays at 11:00 pm, John Wallowitch; May 1st at 7:00 pm, Franz
Bloem; more. Leslie Orofino, Saturdays, May 7th & 14th at 7:00 pm;
Eileen Fulton, Saturdays May 14th & 21st at 9:00 pm. Rest of schedule
not received at press time. Call for cover/minimum information.
AT THE LUCILLE LORTEL THEATRE (121 Christopher Street, NYC - Tickets
available through TICKET CENTRAL: 212-279-4200)
Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, the co-creators of the Tony Award-winning
musical Avenue Q, are hosting AVENUE Q SWINGS! 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. Tickets on sale starting June 1, 2005 $75,
$150 and $250 ($250 Tickets include post-show reception with cast).
AT MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/
) - The cabaret room is closed temporarily while the club re-staffs.
The next performance dates will be announced as soon as possible -
check the website for more information.
AT PASTORE'S (308 East 49th Street, NYC - 212-759-1964) - Saturday,
April 30th from 9:00 pm to midnight, jazz vocalist Sarah DeLeo will
perform the music of Cole Porter, Erin McKeown and others. There is
no cover charge.
AT THE RUM HOUSE (228 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-869-3005) - Singer/pianist
Karen Brown is at the piano here, Tuesdays through Saturdays from
9:30 pm to 1:30 am. No cover.
AT ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street,
NYC) - Jazz at Noon on Wednesday, with top performers from the world
of jazz. Schedule not received at press time. Performances are every
Wednesday at 1:00 pm, $5 admission.
AT SIBERIA BAR (356 12 West 40th Street, NYC) - On Friday, May 6th,
at 7:00 pm, Joanna Parson's HAPPY HOUR SALON, now in its fourth season,
holds another first-Friday-of-every-month show. Happy Hour Salon,
a new works salon for singers, writers, comics, actors and performers.
Line-up changes bi-monthly, atmosphere is relaxed. $5 at door. For
more information, see http://www.JoannaParson.com/.
AT STONEWALL BISTRO (113 Seventh Avenue South, NYC - 917-661-1335)
- Open mic piano bar, Tuesdays through Saturdays. On Wednesdays, Jerry
Scott; Thursdays, Celeste; Call for exact times and performers.
AT 1050 LOUNGE (735 Tenth Avenue, NYC - 212-445-0149) - Laurie Krauz
& Daryl Kojak perform every Wednesday night from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
There is no cover and no minimum.
AT THE TIMES SQUARE BREWERY (210 West 42nd Street - 212-698-1234 -
http://www.timessquarebrewery.com/
) - John Colianni and Tira will be appearing every Sunday night from
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, NO COVER CHARGE.
AT THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) - The next concert in the Broadway by the Year series, The Broadway
Musicals of 1955, will be at on Monday night, May 2nd at 7:00 pm.
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.
AT THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-787-7921 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/)
- Saturday, April 30th at 10:30 pm, Combaret: A Night of Comedy, Music
and Song hosted by Stacey Prussman. Featured Comedians Include Neil
Goldstein, Robin Cloud, Craig Dourmashkin, Leanna Conley and Jodi
Wiener; Musical Performances by The Organgrinders, Gun Hill, Shawn
Murphy, Elizabeth Snyder and Audra White and very special guest Ron
Baker. $15 cover, 2-drink minimum. Rest of schedule not received at
press time. See the website for events, showtimes, etc.
AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438-
http://www.rosesturn.com/
) - Appearing in April: If We Were Men We'd Be Famous, 30th; Alison
Nead, 24th; many more. See the website for full schedule, showtimes
& charges. In the piano bar after 9:30 pm: Mondays, Joe Regan; Tuesdays,
Kenny Davidson; Wednesdays, Claire Cooper; Thursdays, Robbie Stamper;
Fridays, Michael Isaacs; Saturdays, Michael Isaacs.
AT THE WORLD CAFE (201 Columbus Avenue, NYC - 212-799-8090) - Joe
Regan is at the piano here on Thursdays, from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. Call
for details.
CABARET IN NEW JERSEY & NEW YORK STATE
AT THE DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE (172 West Main Street, Rochester,
NY - 585-325-4370 - http://www.downstairscabaret.com/
) - Call or check website for information regarding performances,
covers and show times.
AT LE DOME at The Manor (111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360
- http://themanorrestaurant.com/
) - 2005 Thursday Cabaret Soiree Series Lineup: Mark Nadler, May 12th;
John Gabriel, June 16th; Ron Sharpe & Barbra Russell, July 14th; Julius
La Rosa, August 18th; Angela LaGreca, September 22nd; Marlene VerPlanck,
October 20th; Brent Barrett, November 17th. 4-star diner & show package
is $74 - seatings at 6:00-6:30 pm. Waiting list show-only seating
is available.
AT THE JEANNE RIMSKY THEATER AT LANDMARK (212 Main Street, Port Washington,
NY - 516-767-6444 - http://www.landmarkonmainstreet.org/
) - The LANDMARK continues its exciting premier cabaret season on
Saturday, May 7th, featuring Donna McKechnie in "Gypsy in My Soul."
See the website for all events. Call for showtime and ticket costs,
and be sure to ask about the special discount for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
AT THE CHASE ROOM AT THE NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (One Center
Street, Newark, NJ - 888-466-5722 - http://www.njpac.org/
) - Christine Andreas, Sunday, May 15th at 5:00 pm; Hayden Tee, Sunday,
June 5th at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $47 for each show, no minimum.
AT THE TARRYTOWN MUSIC HALL (13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY - 914-631-3390
- http://www.tarrytownmusichall.org/
) - Neil Berg presents his all new tribute to the Great White Way,
100 YEARS OF BROADWAY on Saturday, May 21st at 8:00 pm. Starring in
this latest version is Robert Evan, known for his thrilling portrayal
of the title characters in JEKYLL & HYDE. New special guests include
Jeremy Kushner and Capathia Jenkins. Liz Callaway will also be performing,
plus many more stars from Broadway and cabaret. Tickets are $35 to
$75.
CABARET IN PENNSYLVANIA
AT THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000
- http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html)
- The club will reopen for business on Thursday, May 12th, with the
first cabaret show scheduled for Friday & Saturday, May 13th & 14th,
featuring that dynamic duo, Karen Mack & Michael Holland. This is
also New Hope's gay pride weekend celebration, "New hope Celebrates."
Call for showtimes & cover charges. Open mic piano bar just about
every night.
AT LA PRIMA ESPRESSO (811 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA - ProArts
Tickets 412-394-3353) - CABARET PITTSBURGH (http://www.picttheatre.org)
and Stephanie Riso and Tony Richards showcase Pittsburgh's hottest
vocal talent in this transformed coffeehouse. Talents include Rachael
Gerstel, Krista Antonacci, Shani Alexander and Joshua Desjardins,
$20 includes complimentary wine and crudites or BYOB. Future shows
are scheduled for June 11th, August 13th, October 8th and November
12th. Call ProArts for cover and minimum charges.
AT PRINCE MUSIC THEATER (1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA -
215-569-9700 - http://www.princemusictheater.org/
) - Friday, April 29th at 8:00 pm, Kelly Briggs and Jerry Christakos
with their acclaimed and award winning show "Lovely." $15.
AT THE RENAISSANCE PITTSBURGH HOTEL (107 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh,
PA - ProArts Tickets at 412-394-3353 ) - CABARET PITTSBURGH has announced
the RIVERVIEW SERIES. On May 13th, Pittsburgh native and award-winning
cabaret artist Joyce Breach will perform; and on July 8th, Robert
Cuccioli, known for his portrayal of the title role in Broadway's
"Jekyll and Hyde," will be featured. The series finale on September
9th will be a grand performance by international jazz and cabaret
artist Ann Hampton Callaway. Call ProArts at at 412-394-3353 for cover
and minimum charges. The hotel offers an Overnight Cabaret Package
for two for $199 plus tax. Call the hotel at 866-454-4400 for details.
CABARET IN THE WASHINGTON DC AREA
AT THE ASIA BISTRO (1301 South Joyce Street, Arlington, VA - 703-413-2002)
- Danielle Westphal on Thursdays from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, no cover.
AT THE ATLAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (1333 H Street NE, Washington,
DC - 202-399-7993 - http://www.atlasarts.org/
) - The DCCN (DC Cabaret Network) will present "Vive le Cabaret" as
part of the "Paris on the Potomac" series (http://www.washington.org/parisonthepotomac
). Sunday, May 15th, Doug Bowles, Cindy Hutchins & Debra Tidwell present
"Americans in Paris" at 7:00 pm with wine & cheese tasting at 5:30
pm. $20.
AT THE SALA THAI (2900 10th Street, Arlington, VA - 703-465-2900 -
http://www.salathaidc.com/)
- Danielle Westphal every Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 pm, No cover.
AT SHOOTER MCGEE'S (5239 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA - 703-751-9266
- http://www.shootermcgees.com/)
- Tuesdays from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Danielle Westphal with Dan Reynolds
singing pop/jazz standards/country and some of Danielle's original
songs. Call for cover/minimum information.
AT THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021 7th Street NW, Washington, DC) - Monday,
April 25th, DC Cabaret Network Open Mic. Pianist is Reenie Codelka
and the theme is Irving Berlin. Sign up at 7:30, start singing at
8:00 pm. $10.
CABARET IN THE BOSTON METRO AREA
A more complete list of New England area events can be found at the
website of the BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
).
AT BLUE'S DINER (454 Main Street, Melrose, MA - 781-662-0038) - Thursdays,
Jan Peters and Steve Hershman, 6:00 until 10:00 pm. No cover.
AT DEDO (69 Church Street, Boston, MA - 617-338-9999) - Open Mic with
Michelle Currie on Tuesdays & Fridays, at 9:30 pm, no cover.
AT EASY MOTIONS LIFE CENTER (247 West Central Street, Natick, MA -
508-907-6402 - http://www.easymotions.com/)
- Open Mic with Leslie Holmes & Michael Larson is presented here on
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.
AT ELIOT CHURCH (474 Centre Street, Newton Corner, MA - 617-965-2555)
- Saturday, April 30th at 8:00 pm, Jinny Sagorin in "A Musical Revue"
to benefit the Newton Symphony Orchestra, with Doug Hammer on piano
and Bertram Lehman on percussion, $35 & $50.
AT ENCORE LOUNGE at The Tremont House (275 Tremont Street, Boston,
MA - 617-426-1400) - Dorothy Miller & Michael Larson, Sundays; Open
Mic with Steve Heck, Mondays; Bob Femino, Tuesdays; Stacy Allyn Baker
& Emily DeGraff, Wednesdays; Tim Evans & Brian Patton, Thursdays;
Mary Callanan & Brian Patton, Fridays; Carol O'Shaughnessy & Steve
Heck, Saturdays; 9:30 pm - no cover.
AT FOCACCIA'S RISTORANTE (2 Lowell Street, Wilmington, MA - 978-988-7999)
- Taunia Soderquist with quartet, Thursdays & Fridays, 7:00 pm. Call
for cover/minimum information.
AT FRANK'S STEAK HOUSE (2310 Massachusetts Avenue, North Cambridge,
MA - 617-661-0666 - http://www.frankssteakhouse.com/
) - John O'Neil on Saturdays at 9:00 pm, open mic at 10:00 pm.
AT JASMINE (One Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA - 617-577-8668 - http://www.jasminekendall.com/)
- Carol O'Shaughnessey, Fridays at 9:00 pm, no cover.
AT JOHNNY D'S UPTOWN LOUNGE (17 Holland Street, Davis Square, Somerville,
MA - 617-776-2004) - Celia Slattery performs at 8:30 pm - $10 cover.
AT MOUNT VERNON AT THE WHARF (543 North Shore Road - Route 1A, Revere,
MA - 781-286-3830) - Vocalist Dorothy Miller, with Michael Larson
at the piano, will be performing on Friday & Saturday nights from
6:30 to 9:30 pm.
CABARET IN THE NEW ENGLAND AREA - OUTSIDE BOSTON METRO AREA
AT ACTON JAZZ CAFE (452 Great Road, Acton, MA - http://www.actonjazzcafe.com/
) - Wednesday, April 27th at 8:30 pm, Barbara Larson with Mark Shilansky
celebrate spring, daylight savings time, love, and laughing!
AT THE BELL CENTER FOR THE ARTS (47 1/2 Fourth Street, Dover, NH -
603-742-2355 - http://www.bellcenter.org/
) - Saturday, May 21st at 8:00 pm, an evening of Broadway music featuring
Boston Cabaret Artists Tommy Hensel, Alexia B. Motley & Gordon Michaels.
$15.
AT KESTRAL RESTAURANT (123 Empire Street Providence, RI - 401-490-2042)
- On Fridays, Gordon Michaels presents a night of fun Jazz Standards,
Oldies, Blues, R&B and some Pop music with Eddie J. Bemish on Keyboards.
3 sets from 10:00 pm until 1:00 am. No cover.
AT THE PALACE THEATRE (80 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH - 603-668-5588
- http://www.palacetheatre.org/
) - Monday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm, PHANTOM SWINGS, featuring six PHANTOM
OF THE OPERA castmembers (including D.C. Anderson who plays Andre)
in an evening of classic Big Band songs, proceeds go to the Palace
Theatre, celebrating its 90th anniversary. $20 - $25.
AT THE REGENT THEATRE (7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA - 781-646-4849)
- Sunday, May 15th at 3:00 pm, Meryl Galaid sings "The Best of Broadway
& More With a Little Garland & Minnelli!," with Steve Bergman at piano
with his band, $20.
AT THE SOMERVILLE THEATER (Davis Square, Somerville, MA - TICKETMASTER:
617-231-9000) - Monday, May 16th,7:30 pm, PHANTOM SWINGS, featuring
six PHANTOM OF THE OPERA castmembers (including D.C. Anderson who
plays Andre) in an evening of classic Big Band songs to benefit Boston
Children's Hospital Music Therapy program. $20 - $25.
AT CR SPARKS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE (18 Kilton Road, Bedford, NH -
603-647-7275) - Thursday, May 5th, 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Ida Zecco in
Jazz with Jim Rice on piano. No Cover.
AT TUCKERMAN HALL (10 Tuckerman Street, Worcester, MA - 508-890-2298
x338) - On Friday, April 29th at 8:00 pm, jazz & cabaret singer Stacey
Kent in Concert with proceeds to benefit The Bridge of Central Massachusetts,
Inc. Tickets $25-$60.
AT UNION BLUES AND JAZZ SHOWROOM (2 Washington Square, Worcester,
MA - 508-767-2587 - http://www.unionblues.org /) - PrimaVera!, starring
Ida Zecco & Porcella, saluting the music of Louis Prima and Keely
Smith is here Thursdays, May 19th and June 16th, from 8:00 to 10:00
pm. $10 cover.
CABARET IN ATLANTA - WEST VIRGINIA - FLORIDA - SOUTHEAST
AT CAMILLE'S SIDEWALK CAFE (I-285 and Chamblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta,
GA - 770-455-0500) - Saturdays, April 30th, May 14th, June 4th & 18th
and July 2nd & 23rd from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Hani in "Cabaret Meets
Jazz," with Johnny Knapp on piano. No cover.
AT LIBBY'S CABARET (3401 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA - 404-237-1943
- http://www.libbyscabaret.com/
) - Through May 1st, "Sing for Your Supper," featuring the music of
Rodgers & Hart. Featuring Beverly Blouin, Kenya Hamilton and Libby
Whittemore. Show times, charges and minimums vary so call the club
or check the website for full details and information.
AT PAOLO'S 3'S COMPANY RESTAURANT (242 East Dania Beach Boulevard,
Dania Beach, FL - 954-921-4970) - Cabaret on select Tuesday nights,
presented by THE CABARET COMPANY. Dinner from 6:30 pm show at 9:00
pm. Dinner and show $49.95. Show only $25.00 plus a 2-drink minimum.
CABARET IN ALABAMA - LOUISIANA - TEXAS - SOUTHWEST
AT LE CHAT NOIR (715 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812
- http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com/
) - Monday, the 25th, Black & White Blues is back - Graham & Mayronne's
comedic look at life behind the apron in the Service Industry; Wednesday,
the 27th, A Blackmail Affair, a fabulously attired stage reading by
Paulette Crain, directed by mikko and starring Dane Rhodes, Michael
Sullivan, Andy English, Maryflynn Thomas, and more; Friday & Saturday,
April 29th & 30th at 8:00 pm, The Broad Does the Blues with Maryflynn
Thomas; Friday & Saturday, April 29th & 30th at 11:00 pm, Comedy Sportz!
Making sport of comedy; more. Call for all showtimes, covers & minimums.
AT HECTOR'S OF HENDERSON (2829 North Henderson, Dallas, TX - 214-821-0432),
- Featuring American cuisine with a Texas Twist, prepared by chef
Todd Erickson this new restaurant has live music on Fridays and Saturdays,
featuring Gleni Tai on the piano, and her husband Lebeaux on jazz
trombone and trumpet - and open mic! Call for reservations and information.
Hector's is offering a 10% discount to members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
CABARET IN THE CHICAGO AREA
More information about Chicago area cabaret can be found at CCP (Chicago
Cabaret Professionals) website at http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
.
AT THE BALIWICK THEATRE (1229 West Belmont Street, Chicago, IL - 773-883-1090)
Lampkin Music Group presents a special concert performance of "Over
The Rainbow - The Music Of Harold Arlen," to benefit the Baliwick
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 include Martha Lorin,
Leon Joyce and Larry Gray, Susan May, Brannen Daugherty, Alanda Coon,
Jacob Hoffman, Ginger Tam, and Joanie Pallatto. The concert will also
feature special guest singer Mary Beidler Gearen. Musical Director
is Bobby Schiff. Producer is Ralph Lampkin. Tickets are $50.
AT THE CHESTNUT GRILL & WINE BAR (200 East Chestnut Street, Chicago
IL - 312-266-4500) - Sundays, 7:00 to 11:00 pm, Bob Solone at the
piano. Mondays, Wednesdays through Saturdays, Nan Mason, 7:00 to 11:00
pm.
AT THE COQ D'OR at THE DRAKE (140 East Walton Street, Chicago, IL
- 312-787-2200 - http://dining.thedrakehotel.com/coqdor/coqdor_intro.html
) - Mondays & Tuesdays, Bob Moreen; Wednesdays & Thursdays, Elizabeth
Doyle, piano & vocals, 7:00 pm.
AT CYRANO'S BISTROT, WINE BAR AND CABARET (546 N. Wells, Chicago,
IL - 312-467-0546 - http://www.cyranosbistro.com/
) - Susan Petri is here on Thursday, May 12th with Bob Moreen; Saturday,
May 21st. Sets at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. $10 cover, 2-drink minimum.
AT DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830
- http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) - Pop Psychology, Fridays at 8:00 pm; Stoned Soul Picnic: The Music
of Laura Nyro, Fridays at 10:30 pm; Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael -
Menzie, Michael & MGM, Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Jazz Legends Alive with
the Jeff Hedberg Trio and Daryl Nitz, Wednesday, April 27th at 8:00
pm; John Mahady - Full Of Life, Thursdays at 8:00 pm; more. In the
piano bar: Mondays, George Howe; Wednesdays, Jason & Trista; Thursdays,
Andrew Blenderman; Fridays, Gwen Pippin; Fridays & Saturdays, George
Howe & Daryl Nitz.
AT DI MARCO'S (883 Main Street, Antioch, IL - 847-395-8883) - Carolyn
Wehner, Saturdays, 6:00 to 10:00 pm.
AT THE EAST BANK CLUB (500 North Kingsbury, Chicago, IL - 312-527-5800)
- Bob Solone, Thursdays, 5:30 to 9:30 pm.
AT THE FLAME (803 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL - 708-352-3442 - http://www.theflame.com/)
- Tuesdays at 9:00 pm, Bobby Schiff and open mic, no cover.
AT GENTRY ON STATE (440 North State Street, Chicago, IL - 312-836-0933
- http://www.gentryofchicago.com/
) - Sundays & Mondays, Beckie Menzie at 9:00 pm with open mic. Tuesdays
through Saturdays, Rudy De la Mor at 9:00 pm. See website for complete
schedule.
AT GENTRY ON HALSTED (3320 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL - 773-348-1053
- http://www.gentryofchicago.com/
) - Open mic at 9:00 pm - Mondays, Paul Marinaro; Tuesdays, Dan Stetzel;
Wednesday through Saturday, Katherine Payne. See website for complete
schedule.
AT KITTY MOON (6237 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL - 312-399-5933)
- Fridays at 8:00 pm, Denise LaGrassa presents her one-woman performance
piece "Is There Anything Going On Upstairs?" directed by Dale Calandra.
Animation by Rob Ducey and Shayla Johnson. Original incidental music
is by Neal Alger, Matt Thompson and David Pavkovic. $10 donation.
AT THE PUMP ROOM at the Ambassador East Hotel (1301 North State Parkway,
Chicago, IL - 312-266-0360 - http://www.pumproom.com/
) - Piano jazz Fridays & Saturdays with vocalist Erin McDougald and
her Jazz Quartet 8:00 pm to Midnight. Call for cover charge & minimums.
AT ROCCO'S (7906 West 159th Street, Tinley Park, IL - 708-444-8259)
- Ester Hanna, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 to 12:00 midnight.
AT SULLIVAN'S STEAK HOUSE (415 North Dearborn, Chicago, IL - 312-527-3510)
- Thursdays, 5:30 to 11:00 pm, Bobby Schiff on piano, with John Whitfield,
bass. No cover.
AT THE THEATER BUILDING (1225 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL) -
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 on Monday, April 25th at 8:00pm, with tickets available at 773-325-9884.
AT TUSCANY RESTAURANT (1425 West 22nd Street, Oakbrook, IL - 630-990-1993
- http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/tuscany.htm
) - Mondays & Fridays at 7:00 pm, MaryMonica Thomas with Myles Greene.
AT TUTTO ORSI (324 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL - 312-421-3636)
- Bob Solone, Mondays & Fridays; Ester Hanna, Wednesdays; performances
from 7:30 to 11:00 pm.
AT THE WHITEHALL LOUNGE (105 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL - 312-944-6300)
- Call the club for event, cover and minimum information.
CABARET IN THE MIDWEST (OUTSIDE OF CHICAGO)
AT THE BLUE ROOM CABARET AT THE BALDWIN THEATRE (415 S. Lafayette
Avenue, Royal Oak, MI - 248-541-6430 - http://www.stagecrafters.org/
) - Cabaret comes to Detroit next on Fridays & Saturdays, June 24th
& 25th at 8:00 pm. Produced and directed by Sharlan Douglas, musical
director James Morisi. $15 admission includes soft drinks, coffee
and dessert.
AT THE SHARON LYNNE WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS - Dawes Studio Theater
(19805 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI - 262-781-9520 - http://www.wilson-center.com/
) - Wilson Center Cabaret Series for the 2004-2005 season: Craig Rubano,
"Finishing The Act," Friday & Saturday, May 13th & 14th. All shows
are at 8:00 pm. Cabaret Subscription - All 5 Shows: $90. Single ticket
price: $20.
CABARET IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA
A more complete list of Los Angeles area events can be found at the
website of CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/
).
AT THE BACK ROOM AT HENRI'S (21601 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA -
818-348-5582) - World Class Jazz presented by John Hammond every Friday
and Saturday night, and Sunday afternoons. No cover.
AT THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA -
323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm
) - Open mic "Mundy on Tuesday," hosted by Mary Jo Mundy alternating
with Keri Kelsey, continues here every week starting around 9:00 pm;
Call for other events, showtimes, cover charge & minimums.
AT ROSSI'S ITALIAN CUISINE (6820 West Flamingo Avenue, Las Vegas,
NV - 773-222-2235) - This Las Vegas restaurant presents Opera Night
on Saturdays, featuring two performers from the Las Vegas Opera. Co-owners
Joe Scrofani and his chef-son, Joe Jr., are teaming up with Michael
Canales, music director of Opera Las Vegas, and his singers. Call
for information.
AT SCHROEDER'S CLUB AND CABARET at the Westin Horton Plaza (910 Broadway
Circle, San Diego, CA - 858-794-9044 - http://www.schroedersclubandcabaret.com/
) - Debra Wanger of Carmel Valley stars on Saturday, April 30th at
8:00 pm. Tickets are $22. Future performers include Erin Cronican
on May 6th, Bettina "Pixie" Warren on May 7th, Ric Henry and Eileen
Bowman on May 13th, Devlin on May 20th and Jeudi Cornejo Brealey on
May 21st. See website for schedule of performances.
AT THE TEN20 at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente
Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111 - http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/LAXBL/dining/ten20/main.wnt
) - Thursdays, Les Michaels hosts the CABARET SERIES, with accompaniment
provided by award-winning pianist, Ron Snyder, in which new and rotating
guest artists are presented each week starting at 7:30 pm followed
by an Open Mic at 9:00 pm; Every Friday from 7:30 to 11:30 pm, the
jazz trio The 11 O'Clock News Band, led by Billy John (Vocals & Drums).
Never a cover charge.
AT VERMONT (1714 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-661-6163
- http://www.vermontrestaurantonline.com/)
- Les Michaels with Open Mic on Mondays at 9:00 pm. Call for charges
& minimums.
AT THE WHITEFIRE THEATRE (13500 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks CA
- 818-990-2324 - http://www.whitefiretheatre.com/
) - Saturday, April 30th, Cara LaGreen with a show that is a combination
of Cabaret and Stand up comedy at 8:00 pm. The show features Richard
Berent on piano and Robert Anderson on guitar. $15. NOTE TIME CHANGE
CABARET IN THE PALM SPRINGS AREA
AT HEAVEN NIGHTCLUB & CABARET (611 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs,
CA - 760-416-0950) - Derrik Lewis' CABARET TABLES series: Gogi Grant,
Monday, April 25th; Andrea Marcovicci, Monday, May 23th. All shows
also feature an up and coming performer as an opening act. $46.
AT PETER'S (69-930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, CA -
760-321-1776) - The fabulous Irene Soderberg is performing here on
most Fridays from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Call the club for reservations,
plus information on cover charges and minimums. Word is that the food
is fabulous, too.
CABARET IN THE SAN FRANCISCO AREA
You can see listings of many more cabaret events in the San Francisco
area by accessing http://www.ecabaret-sf.com/
AT THE EMPIRE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San
Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.plushroom.com/
) - Wednesday through Saturday, April 27th through 30th, Jacqui Naylor
returns with her fourth recording on Ruby Star/Ryko, an impressive
double-live CD project of originals and covers, recorded in two of
the nation's top jazz venues. Call for showtimes & cover/minimum information.ÝFriday
& Saturday Late Nights at 11:00 pm, Dirty Little Secret, a campy vaudeville-style
variety burlesque show MCd by magician RJ Owens. $25.
AT KELLY'S OF ALAMEDA (1313 Park Street, Alameda, CA - 510-813-8225
- http://www.kellysofalameda.com/
) - Wednesdays, Open Mic with Kelly Park, piano and Reid Whatley,
bass; Thursdays, Anna Kristina and the AK 47 Trio with Kelly Park,
piano, Reid Whatley, upright bass, Kent Bryson, drums, 9:00 pm.
AT THE DEAN LESHER REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS (1601 Civic Drive,
Walnut Creek, CA - 925-943-7469 - http://dlrca.org/
) - Saturday, May 14th, Sleep Train presents "An Evening With Marty
Panzer," a Cabaret Concert Event with an all-star supporting cast
benefiting FOSTER A DREAM which provides mentoring services to Foster
Children in the Bay Area. $25.
AT MARTUNI'S (4 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-241-0205)
- Open mic nearly every night; "Song of the Month Club," the first
Sunday of each month from 4:30 to 8:00 pm - no cover. Benn Bacot and
Kate Austen-Groen are the new hosts, with Barry Lloyd, alternating
with Sean Bart and Jenny Snyder at the piano. Sign up to perform two
numbers. Next event is on May 1st. For more information, please e-mail:
squirrelmonk@yahoo.com.
AT THE MERCED MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER (645 West Main Street, Merced,
CA - 209-388-9665 - http://www.artsmerced.org/
) - Saturday, May 7th, CHANNING on HIRSCHFELD, An afternoon with Carol
Channing as she tells stories of Al Hirschfeld on her career while
enjoying a magnificent slide show or the works of the late Al Hirschfeld.
Ms. Channing will also sign her books and CDs. $10; Saturday, May
28th, RITA MORENO LIVE Tickets are $35 to $45 per person. Call for
showtimes.
AT MICHAEL'S OCTAVIA LOUNGE (1772 Market Street, SF - 415-863-3516)
- Schedule not received at press time. Call for cover, minimum information.
AT THE PURPLE ONION (140 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA - http://www.caffemacaroni.com/purple.shtml
) - Open Mic with The Kitchenettes, Lua Hadar & Linda Kosut, on the
last Friday of every month. See http://www.thekitchenettes.com/ for
details or write info@thekitchenettes.com. Next event is this Friday,
April 29th.
SAVANNA JAZZ (2937 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-285-3369
- http://www.savannajazz.com/
) - Saturday, April 30th, 8:30 pm to 12:30 am, jazz vocalist Ellen
Robinson wth an evening of swinging covering a variety of standards
from composers such as Peggy Lee and Irving Berlin, as well as rare
gems from contemporary writers such as Keb Mo, James Taylor, and Paul
Simon. $10 cover.
AT THICK HOUSE THEATRE (1695 18th Street, San Francisco, CA - http://www.thickdescription.org/
) - THICK TUESDAYS, the second Tuesday of every month. A monthly cabaret
performance workshop in association with New Performance Group and
produced and hosted by Kitchenettes Lua Hadar, Linda Kosut with Barry
Lloyd, musical director. Next event is May 10th. $5 cover.
CABARET IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
AT WILF'S RESTAURANT (800 NW Sixth Street, Portland, OR - 503-223-0070
- http://wilfs.citysearch.com/
) - Wednesdays, Mr. Bills Trivia Show at 7:00 pm; Thursdays, John
Gilmore; more. Call for showtimes, cover charge & minimums.
CABARET IN AUSTRALIA
AT THE EL ROCCO ROOM AT BAR ME AT KINGS CROSS (Brougham Street, Kings
Cross, Sydney - 02 9368 0894) - Through May 1st Tim Draxl is back
on stage in his own right, presenting his first solo show in four
years, "Back for Seconds." Tim will be accompanied by arguably the
industry's premier musical director, Michael Tyack. Call for exact
showtimes and charges.
AT KABARETT VOLTAIRE AT THE VANGUARD (42 King Street, Newtown, Sydney,
AUS - 9209 4614 - http:/ www.showtune.com.au/) - Schedule not
received at press time.
AT THE WEIMAR ROOM (27 Hindley Street, Adelaide 5000 South Australia
- Bookings: 61 8 84104700 - http://www.cabaretfringe.com.au/
) - "Berlin Cabaret," in Fridays at 8:30 pm. Book at VenueTixs: 82258888.
Limited tickets at door.
AT THE DOUBLE BAY WOODFIRE CABARET RESTAURANT (459 New South Head
Road, Double Bay NSW - 612 9363 4567) - Friday & Sunday, May 6th &
8th, Janet Seidel with "It's De'lovely," the very best of Cole Porter;
Saturday, May 7th, Billy Field in "Bad Habits" and "Rock & Roll of
the 80's"; Friday through Sunday, May 13th through 15th, "Ray and
Nina," A Tribute to Ray Charles and Nina Simone with Jackie Orszaczky
and Tina Harrod; $75 includes a 3 course gourmet dinner with six choices
Show only $39 (a la carte dinner available).
CABARET IN LONDON & EUROPE
AT BATTERSEA BARGE (Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, London - 020 7498
004) - Thursdays, "The Weekend Starts Here : Ladies Monthly," a rotating
season of cabaret shows promising top-quality comedy, music, and mayhem.
Call for details.
AT PIZZA ON THE PARK (11 Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, London -
020-7235-5273 - http://www.pizzaonthepark.co.uk/
) - Bobby Crush, April 25th through 30th; more. Call for reservations,
showtimes, cover charge/minimum information.
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