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CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE #050408 - Thursday, April 28, 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 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 repeated
promises. All copies of past issues are archived on the website.
CABARET HOTLINE HAS RELOCATED
- ALMOST
The DSL line won't be up
and running until Monday, May 9th, and the DirecTV man was chased
away by a wild and noisy thunderstorm yesterday when he came to install
service, and he won't get back here until Tuesday the 3rd of May.
But everything else is here - with just 8 more boxes (out of 22) to
unpack - mostly my collection of CDs and a box of computer books.
My new home/office is in a lovely, fully and elegantly furnished apartment
in Elmhurst, Queens, just a few blocks from a large shopping mall,
and convenient to the subway to Manhattan and bus service to most
local destinations. There is a huge weeping willow tree just outside
my bedroom/office double window, so watch for more sparrow stories
in future issues and maybe a new "nature movie" on my website. A big
thanks to all who helped with the move, especially those who sent
in donations to our special SPRING ONLINE BENEFIT. Some expenses remain
- you always discover something new you need when you move to a new
space, so the benefit continues for a short while longer (we are about
$750 short of our estimated goal). See below for more information.
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).
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR RICHARD
KENNEDY ANNOUNCED
A memorial service for
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) Board of Directors member Richard Kennedy, who passed away suddenly
the weekend of April 16th, will be held at ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH
(109 East 50th Street, NYC) on Friday, May 6th at 10:30 am. Richard
Kennedy was also on the staff of the NYC PBS TV Channel Thirteen/WNET
and an integral part of their pledge productions for many years. His
work around performance programming was legendary, including the creation
of CABARET THIRTEEN, which was his personal labor of love. Mr. Kennedy's
friends and family invite you to join them.
ABOUT THE 2005 MAC AWARDS
- BRIEFLY
The 2005 MAC AWARDS show,
presented on Monday the 25th at THE PETER NORTON SYMPHONY SPACE (Broadway
at 95th Street - 212-864-1414) by MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets
& Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) was awesome, inspiring and impressive. After a period of reconstruction
and reorganization, MAC seems to be getting its act together, and
this year's show held a promise of exciting things to come for the
MAC community and cabaret in NYC. MAC President Barry Levitt, who
was executive producer of the event, and his co-producers Judy Barnett,
Jan Grossberg and Shelly Roberts are to be cheered and congratulated
for a show that represented some of the best in cabaret, jazz and
comedy. "Thrilling and exciting" best describes the evening - non-stop
entertainment, with just a few too-long speeches by presenters, not
by award winners. Great MC work by Sidney Myer, Ron Poole and Richard
Skipper kept the show rolling along smoothly - with just one or two
minor glitches along the way. A listing of winners is posted on my
website.
And if anyone thought
the show was long, here's a quote from my friend Daniel, attending
his first awards show ever: "I can't believe that I just saw a show
that was over 3 1/2 hours long and never wanted to leave my seat!"
Daniel has been attending cabaret shows with me for about 18 months,
and was extra thrilled to see so many of the performer-friends he
has made get their awards and/or perform in this gala event. The
hall seemed to be nearly 80% filled - a great increase from last
year's show, with the balcony and center sections filled from front
to back and the side sections about 1/2 filled. What a tremendous
show of support to MAC and the new MAC board from the NYC area cabaret
community! Hopefully, at last, we are all together again and can
move forward with the ambitious plans that the MAC board is developing.
Don't forget, MAC is
a volunteer organization, and as such needs members and volunteers
to carry out their plans and programs. Now is the time for folks
to join, and not the time to stand on the sidelines and whine about
the past. And now is the time for folks to volunteer to make MAC
everything that it can and should be! Mr. Levitt, let me know what
I can do to help!
We were having so much
fun, Daniel and I (thanks to a gift of two tickets from a special
friend) went to the MAC after-show party at AIX (2398 Broadway (at
88th Street, NYC - 212-874-7400). I actually walked the 7 or so
blocks there (on my crutches, of course). The place was jam packed
- there were no tables left when we got there (others wisely took
cabs, I guess). So much fun! And on the way out we ran into Ricky
Ritzel and Leslie Anderson who said they were heading to THE ENCORE
(266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) for the after-show party there. We followed in the next cab. More
fun! Finally, at 2:20 am (my latest night out in many weeks) we
got a cab and headed to home.
I am writing a more
complete MAC AWARDS SHOW report - hopefully to be on the website
in the next few days.
Great news - I hope.
I was seated in a theater-style chair for the entire evening without
any pain in my left knee (I call it my Town Hall Knee). Can it be
that my recent surgery (also my left knee) incidentally cured the
malady that has prevented me from staying seated in a theater-style
seat for more than an hour without pain? Will I be able to finally
attend award shows, Broadway By The Year shows and other events
again without leaving at intermission? Mr. & Mrs. Siegel: Start
setting aside tickets for me again! Mr. Smith, put me back on your
mailing list!
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 SPRING
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 expense was a result my roommate moving 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 some other unexpected charges.
It was like paying 4 month's rent in just 30 days - over $2,800!
If you would like to
"attend" the SPRING ON-LINE 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 $1,700 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.
REAL LIVE BENEFIT FOR CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE TO BE HELD ON JULY 6th
By the way, 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 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, but a pre-show
open-mic party will be also be scheduled. More news soon.
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!
DOUG ANDERSON'S "ISN'T
IT SARCASTIC" OPENS IN PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA CABARET THEATRE
(507 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA - 215-923-0210 - http://www.philly-cabaret-theatre.com/
) presents "ISN'T it SARCASTIC," written and performed by Doug Anderson
on Friday & Saturday, April 29th & 30th and Sunday, May 15th and Friday
& Saturday, June 3rd & 4th, all shows at 8:00 pm. Mr. Anderson brings
his acerbic wit to a new comedy about sex, celebrities, and the single
life. Real life run-ins with Broadway legends, E.R. nightmares, gay
Christian boyfriends and exotic dancers - it's a 90-minute party that
promises to be a wild ride. The show is directed by Tamanya Garza.
Tickets: $20, which includes a drink.
"MY O MY" CELEBRATES FEMALE
IMPERSONATION CLUBS AT LE CHAT NOIR
MY O MY, a new musical
revue conceived and directed by Carl Walker in collaboration with
Producer, Le Chat Noir, opens at LE CHAT NOIR (715 St. Charles Avenue,
New Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812 - http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com/
) on May 6th for a five week run. This show is based on the former
Club My O My which introduced New Orleans' night club audiences to
the illusion of female impersonation. Initially located on the West
End area of the city, but destroyed by Hurricane Betsey, and subsequently
moved to the French Quarter, the club closed altogether in 1972. My
O My stars Los Angeles cabaret performer and MAC nominee, Shawn Ryan;
Big Easy Award winning actors, Bob Edes and Brian Peterson; and New-Yorker-now-living-in-New-Orleans,
Paul Soileau, with special appearances by vocalist extraordinaire,
Doug Parks. The weekly running schedule beginning May 6th is Thursdays
at 8:00 pm; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm; and Sundays
at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $30 on Thursdays and $35 on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday. All ticket prices include a $5 drink credit.
BENEFIT IN LOS ANGELES
FEATURES UNDISCOVERED CABARET SONGS
The Academy for New Musical
Theatre presents "Duly Noted," an evening of undiscovered cabaret
songs by 27 of its writer members, performed by members of the Academy
Repertory Company and special guests, including LA cabaret favorites
Keri Kelsey and Mary Jo Mundy. The evening is directed by writer member
and performer Jeffery Lyle Segal. The performance will be at 8:00
pm this Friday, April 29th, in THE STEINWAY HALL in the Field's Piano
Building (12121 West Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA - Resv: 310-226-7033).
Tickets are $25 each, or $20 for CABARET WEST members. Proceeds benefit
the Academy, which is raising money for its move to a new home. The
ANMT is becoming a major force in new musical theater development
in America.
TIM DRAXL "BACK FOR SECONDS"
SHOW EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 15th
Due to unprecedented demand,
Tim Draxl's cabaret season at THE EL ROCCO ROOM AT BAR ME AT KINGS
CROSS (Brougham Street, Kings Cross, Sydney - 02 9368 0894) has been
extended, with extra shows added to the initial three week season.
The show was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, May 1st but
will now close on Sunday, May 15th. Audience and critical acclaim
for Tim's cabaret return has been phenomenal, with most shows sold
out and demand for extra shows at remarkable levels. The extra shows
are on May 5th, May 8th, May 13th and May 15th - all shows at 8:30
pm. Ticket Prices: Show Only $30; Dinner & Show $50.
BARRY LLOYD COVERS THE
WORLD OF COLE PORTER
San Francisco's famed musical
director Barry Lloyd will present a solo show entitled "Let's Fly
Away! A Musical Romp Around the World On the Wings of Cole Porter"
on Thursday, April 28th at 8:00 pm at LARKSPUR CAFE & THEATER (500
Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA - 415-924-6107). The show has been called
"a nostalgic flashback to Manhattan's male saloon singers of the 50s"
by Gene Price of San Francisco Bay Times. There is a $15 cover, no
minimum. The show will also be presented on Saturday, April 30th at
8:00 pm at PURPLE ONION (240 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA -
415-217-8400), with a $20 cover, no minimum, and on Thursday, May
5th at 8:00 pm at MICHAEL'S OCTAVIA LOUNGE (1772 Market Street, SF
- 415-863-3516), with a $15 cover, $10 food/drink minimum.
"JAZZ IS A RAINBOW" ENLISTS
INNER CITY KIDS IN RHODE ISLAND THIS WEEKEND
"JAZZ IS A RAINBOW," a Jazz
Songbook with vocalist Sharon Mazyck & 6 rising stars will be performed
on Friday, April 29th at 5:30 pm at the WEST END COMMUNITY CENTER
(109 Bucklin Street, Providence, RI), Saturday, May 30th at 2:00 pm
at the WEST BAY MANOR (2783 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI) and Sunday,
May 1st at 2:00 pm at the BARRINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (281 County Road,
Barrington, RI). The show is written and musically directed by Mike
Palter and Lynne Jackson, and directed by Robb Dimmick. The show,
through song, dance and narration, navigates the history of jazz.
With the help of a grant from the city of Providence, Rhode Island,
the writers have enlisted the participation of children from an inner
city community center, most of whom have never heard of Billy Holiday
or Horace Silver, Bessie Smith or, yes, Louis Armstrong. Performances
are free and open to the public, and a reception follows.
TODAY'S NEWS TODAY!
Here are a number of cabaret
events taking place (or not taking place) today!
NO SETH'S CHATTERBOX TONIGHT
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY
CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/
) has been cancelled for tonight, Thursday, April 28th. Seth's weekly
interview show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind
the scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink
minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY
FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/)!
For details, see: http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox/.
THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT!
ON MANHATTAN CABLE TONIGHT
This week at THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT!
Manhattan Cable's Craziest Comedy/Variety Show host Ken Kleiber will
feature more stars from Broadway, TV, stage and screen. THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT!
airs Thursdays at Midnight on NY Manhattan Cable's Channels 34 or
107 or you can find it online at http://www.mnn.org/
, (just click the "34" icon). For more information, visit http://www.thatskentertainment.com/.
DAVE'S GONE BY ON RADIO
& NET TONIGHT
DAVE'S GONE BY is a weekly
mix of talk-radio, humor and music, ranging from political commentary
to sketch comedy, from theater reviews to interviews, from musical
detours to straight-talking monologues. It can be heard in the NYC
area on Thursday nights at 7:00 pm on Long Island's WGBB-AM (1240)
and also on the web, live, at at http://www.am1240wgbb.com/
. Past guests have included Karen Grassle, Dottie Burman, Neil Sedaka,
Tom Paxton, October Project and Housewives on Prozac. Read all about
the show and tonight's guest at http://www.davesgoneby.com/.
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB
1020 TONIGHT
Les Michaels' Cabaret Showcase
tonight, April 28th at THE TEN20 at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020
North San Vincente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111) will
feature Daveena Limonick, Dolores Petersen, Effie Joy and Tom Culver.
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/.
MERCER BIRTHDAY SHOW CONTINUES
AT THE ENCORE
The 2005 MAC AWARD winning
"The Johnny Mercer Birthday Show," with Ricky Ritzel and Leslie Anderson,
continues tonight at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960
- http://www.theencorenyc.com/
), with shows scheduled for Thursday nights 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.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS
LIVE TAPING TONIGHT, 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 Eric Michael Gillett. 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. There is
a $20 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
JEWISH COMEDY FEST AT MAMA'S
TONIGHT
The "JEWISH COMEDY FEST!"
returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/
) tonight, Thursday, April 28th at 8:30 pm. Hosted by Sidney Myer,
the show features Karith Foster from Comedy Central's Premium Blend;
Adam Sank from Carolines On Broadway; Rena Zager from NBC's Late Friday;
Andrea Roman from The Las Vegas Riviera; Poppi Kramer from The E!
Channel; Susannah Perlman from Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad; Annie Berman
from Dangerfield's; Sheldon Wickowitz from Stand-Up NY; Jodie Wasserman
from Gotham Comedy Club. There is a $10 cover, 2 drink minimum. $5
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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.
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).
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD
OF CABARET
These news items are placed
in chronological order.
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.
LIVE AT THE PURPLE ONION
OPEN MIC THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 29th
"Live at the Purple Onion"
continues this Friday, April 29th at THE PURPLE ONION (140 Columbus
Avenue, San Francisco, CA - http://www.caffemacaroni.com/purple.shtml
) with Open Mic with The Kitchenettes, Lua Hadar & Linda Kosut. At
the piano this week will be the wonderful Barry Lloyd. This event
is held on the last Friday of every month. See http://www.thekitchenettes.com/
for details or write info@thekitchenettes.com.
"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. 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 code DIVAS when ordering tickets from Ticketmaster.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW"
SHOW PRE-EMPTED THIS SUNDAY - RETURNS MAY 8th
On this coming Sunday,
May 1st, 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) is pre-empted for a special
MAY DAY edition of BUILDING BRIDGES. For more information, please
visit http://www.wbai.org/.
Host David Kenney will return on Sunday, May 8th at the usual time.
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/.
NEXT SONG OF THE MONTH
CLUB ON SUNDAY, MAY 1st
"Song of the Month Club,"
is held the first Sunday of each month from 4:30 to 8:00 pm at MARTUNI'S
(4 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-241-0205). 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 date is Sunday, March 7th. For more information, please
email: squirrelmonk@Yahoo.com.
EMILY SKINNER TO DIRECT
NEXT BROADWAY BY THE YEAR SHOW ON 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.
COLORADO CABARET WORKSHOP
PROGRAM HOLDING AUDITIONS IN NYC ON MAY 3rd
The Perry-Mansfield School
for the Performing Arts in Steamboat Springs, CO is now in its second
year. This year's workshop will take place from August 22nd through
29th. 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. 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; Chicago
- to be determined. For more information, see: http://perry-mansfield.org/ad_cab.html.
DEBORAH SCHULMAN HOLDS
CD RELEASE SHOW AT THE TEN20 MAY 3rd
On Tuesday, May 3rd from
8:00 to 10:00 pm THE TEN20 at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North
San Vincente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111) presents
singer Deborah Schulman, in the release of her debut album of jazz
standards, "2 For The Road," a recording of songs expressing her own
personal journey through divorce, heartache and newfound love. The
new CD features arrangements by pianist Terry Trotter (accompanist
for Natalie Cole). Ms. Schulman has opened for performers Johnnie
Ray, Robert Goulet and Carol Lawrence. She has been awarded a Platinum
Record for her work on David Lee Roth's Skyscraper album. She has
also appeared in the role of Jellylorum in the Second National Company
of CATS, and has served as a vocal coach for Bette Midler and Linda
Ronstadt. Seating is limited. There is no cover charge, just a 2-drink
minimum.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS
TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, MAY 3rd
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, May 3rd at 8:00
pm. Each show features interviews and performances by stars of cabaret,
comedy and theater. The show is produced by Jamie deRoy & friends,
inc. and directed by Barry Kleinbort. Taped and Edited by Applause
Video. It is also broadcast in Washington DC and Connecticut - check
local listing. For details see http://www.jamiederoy.com/
.
NEXT HAPPY HOUR SALON AT
SIBERIA BAR MAY 6th
On Friday, May 6th, at
6:00 pm, Joanna Parson's HAPPY HOUR SALON, now in its fourth season,
holds another first-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/
.
JERRY SCOTT HOLDS DOUBLE
CELEBRATION MAY 6th
Never one to miss a chance
to have a party, Jerry Scott will celebrate his birthday and his winning
the 2005 MAC AWARD for Piano Bar Instrumentalist on Friday, May 6th,
starting around 9:00 pm in the "Broadway Piano Bar" at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT
ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
). There is no cover charge.
NEW STARS OF THE PURPLE
ONION RETURNS MAY 6th
On Fridays, May 6th, 13th
and 20th at 8:30 pm, "New Stars of the Purple Onion" returns to the
PURPLE ONION (240 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA - 415-217-8400).
Hosted by Kitchenettes Lua Hadar & Linda Kosut, with Barry Lloyd,
musical director, this will be a very exciting series - each of the
3 Fridays in May will have a different cast, a different show and
great talent. There is a $10 cover charge.
Scheduled to perform
are:
Friday, May 6th: Bay
Area musical theater personality Coley Grundman, mother and daughter
Broadway powerhouses Becky and Brie Jones, jazz crooner Mark Johnson,
and Deborah Taboloff, an effervescent international performer of
musical theater and jazz.
Friday, May 13th: The
Living Dolls - Diane Merlino and Liz Matthews - with pianist-crooner
Joseph Magdalena, joined by Bruce Phillips, master of the bawdy
lyric, Marie Clark singing the blues and more, Broadway voice Jennifer
Fagundes with Jenny Snyder on piano, and former a cappella singer
Suzanna Smith now bringing her voice to swing.
Friday, May 20th: Young
jazz talent, Katie Catinella, the ethereal voice of Terri Kelly,
the humorous and Sinatra-inspired Pasquale Franzese, and the jazz
stylings of both Biaja Solomon and Paul Arleo. Gary Neuman accompanies
both Terri and Pasquale.
IMPROVINATION SHOW RETURNS
IN MAY AT MAMA'S MAY 6th
Improv-comic genius and
teacher Christine Turner will host another IMPROVINATION! (Short Form
Improv Comedy) on Friday, May 6th at 9:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343
West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
). Featured improv performer are Tracey Allred, Elizabeth Blue, Nikki
Chawla, Richard Cramer, Carol Ann Doner, Elana Halbertsadt, David
Hodorowski, Courtney Knowles, Danny McWilliams, Ann Scobie and Cinna
Vesterberg. The show a is demonstration of improv techniques performed
by a host of talented local comics. There is a $7 cover, 2-drink minimum.
COLE PORTER CELEBRATION
FEATURES BIAN DE LORENZO MAY 6th & 8th
Award-winning singer Brian
De Lorenzo performs in his revue of Cole Porter songs, NIGHT AND DAY:
A COLE PORTER CELEBRATION, after a successful run in February and
March. Performances are scheduled for Friday, May 6th at 8:00 pm at
PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL OF WORCESTER (29 High St, Worcester, MA) and
at THE COTUIT CENTER FOR THE ARTS (4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit, MA)
on Mothers' Day, May 8th at 3:00 pm (bring your mom for free!). Joining
Brian are June Baboian, Mark Morgan, and Kaja Schuppert with Karen
Gahagan on piano. The show is directed by Michael Byrne and presented
by New England Light Opera (http://www.NewEnglandLightOpera.org/
). Tickets for either show are $15 in advance, $18 at the door and
are available at the NELO Box office, 978-887-2045 or on their website.
THEATER FUNDRAISER FEATURES
STARS FROM CHICAGO CABARET & STAGE MAY 9th
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.
NEW SINGING FEELING CLASS
STARTS MAY 10th
Multi-talent Kevin Scott
Hall, now in his tenth year of directing "That Singing Feeling" vocal
workshops, begins his new classes on Tuesday, May 10, 7-10 pm. Hall
has conducted over 40 workshops since 1995, helping over 200 students
realize their dream of singing in an intimate Big Apple nightclub.
Hall, one of cabaret's unsung heroes, has himself performed in clubs
all over town since the late 80s, and has recorded three CDs, New
Light Dawning (1998), Holiday Spirit (1999) and Live at Middle (2002).
His recordings, containing both covers and original songs, have been
given airplay on about 40 radio stations nationwide. In addition,
Hall has directed a few dozen solo acts and is pursuing a master's
degree in creative writing at City College/CUNY. Cost for the workshop
is $425. It includes six 3-hour classes and a technical rehearsal
at the club. Prospective students can call Kevin Scott Hall at 212-262-2577
or check out http://www.kevinscotthall.com/
for additional information and email contacts. Tell Kevin you read
about it here!
NY SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY
FEATURES SONGWRITERS ON MAY 14th
The New York Sheet Music
Society, Linda Amiel Burns, president, will hold its next meeting
on Saturday, May 14th, featuring the Annual Songwriter Program, produced
by Sandi Durell. Featured songwriters include: Steve Ross, David Friedman,
Mary Liz McNamara, Steven Lutvak, Dennis Livingston, Barbara Schottenfeld,
Francesca Blumenthal, Peter Yawitz, Seth Weinstein, Peter Johl. The
meetings take place at WOMEN'S NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CLUB (3 West 51st
Street, NYC). There will be a flea market from 12:30 to 1:30, followed
by the featured program. The Society meets the second Saturday afternoon
of each month from October to June. Membership is $40 per year, and
you can sign up at the meeting. Non-member guest fee $10.
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 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.
'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/
)
BACA ANNUAL MEETING SET
FOR JUNE 20TH
The annual meeting of BACA
(Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
) will be held Monday, June 20th at 7:00 pm on the 26th floor conference
center of WILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE AND DORR LLP (60 State Street,
Boston MA). The BACA board will offer reports on the what the organization
has accomplished over the past year, the state of the organization's
finances, and future plans. There will be appetizers, soft drinks,
beer and wine. More details to follow.
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 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.
Singer Reagan Stone, whose
debut cabaret show "PARDON MY SOUTHERN ACCENT" was hailed by critics
and audiences across the boards, returns on May 6th at 6:30 pm with
a spankin' new show entitled "LOVE IS THE DARNDEST THING!". The recently
married (to a Yankee, oh, the shame of it!) Ms. Stone will once again
delight with her unique blend of gorgeous vocals and Southern charm.
The show will also present a "teaser" from her upcoming theme show
"INCENDIARY BLONDE" which features songs made popular by the golden-haired
ladies of the silver screen. She is again accompanied by musical director/arranger
David Brunetti and directed by Scott Barnes. There is a $15 cover
and 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
The "JEWISH COMEDY FEST!"
returns tonight, Thursday, April 28th at 8:30 pm. Hosted by Sidney
Myer, the show features Karith Foster from Comedy Central's Premium
Blend; Adam Sank from Carolines On Broadway; Rena Zager from NBC's
Late Friday; Andrea Roman from The Las Vegas Riviera; Poppi Kramer
from The E! Channel; Susannah Perlman from Nice Jewish Girls Gone
Bad; Annie Berman from Dangerfield's; Sheldon Wickowitz from Stand-Up
NY; Jodie Wasserman from Gotham Comedy Club. There is a $10 cover,
2 drink minimum. $5 for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Critically acclaimed in
Canada, "THE MARILYN TAPES," presented by ALCHIMIA and LZ Productions
will have its American premiere from May 15th through June 26th. The
show is written and performed by Australian actress Lenore Zann (as
Marilyn Monroe) with David Raleigh (as Billy, her musical director).
Music and lyrics by Cliff Jones. In unraveling the Marilyn myth, actor/writer
Lenore Zann reveals the truth behind the headlines with her dazzling
portrayal of the screen goddess who was anything but a dumb blond.
Performances are Sundays, May 15th, 22nd and 29th at 8:00 pm, Wednesday,
June 1st at 9:00 pm and Sundays, June 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th at 8:00
pm. There is a $20 cover, 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
"THE NEXT BIG BROADWAY MUSICAL!",
NYC's original and most acclaimed improvised musical comedy returns
to New York City, Saturdays at 8:30 pm, May 7th through June 11th.
The show is a two-act, fully-improvised musical comedy. In Act 1 the
cast improvises 5 audience-suggested songs. The audience then votes
for their favorite, and Act 2 is the entire musical featuring the
audience's favorite song from Act 1. "THE NEXT BIG BROADWAY MUSICAL!"
stars a dream team of musical improvisers: Matthew Loren Cohen, Samuel
D. Cohen, Adam Felber, Lynn Marie Hulsman, Debbie Rabbai, Rob Schiffmann
and Christine Turner. There is a $12 cover, 2-drink minimum. $8 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
)
Singer Wendy Lane Bailey
brings her new show "IN THESE SHOES .." with remaining shows on Wednesdays,
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.
After a sold-out run in
January, comic/singer Toby Blackwell returns to the New York cabaret
scene in April for one more performance of "BITTERER" on Friday, April
29th at 9:30 pm. Brian Nash is the musical director and Maria Gentile
directs this follow-up to Toby's previous highly-acclaimed show, "BITTER,"
which was named one of the Top 25 NYC Cabaret Shows of 2003 by Cabaret
Hotline Online. There is a $10 cover & 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS
AT THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
)
David Gurland is back with
a new collaboration with musical director and arranger Michael Holland.
The new show "NEUROTICA" will cover as many as twenty of Madonna's
hit songs from the early 80s through the present, with many surprises
along the way. The show will be presented on Fridays, May 6th, 20th,
and 27th at 9:30 pm, and Thursday May 13th at 7:00 pm. Musical direction
and arrangements are by Michael Holland. There is a $15 cover, $12
food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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 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 and Heather Mac Rae. 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. There is a $20 cover, $12 food/drink
minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Cabaret vocalist Sonya
Ledanski celebrates the centenary of one of Broadway and Hollywood's
smartest and sassiest lyricists in SMART GIRLS SING DOROTHY FIELDS.
She'll be joined on stage by musical director Sheldon Forrest with
stage direction provided by Michael Dale. Performances are 7:00 pm
on Sunday, May 8th and Friday, May 20th, and at 9:30 pm on Wednesday,
May 25th. There is a $15 cover charge plus $12 food/drink minimum.
There is a $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
After opening this brand
new showroom, Julie Reyburn has extended her run with added shows
on Fridays at 7:00 pm, 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.
The 2005 MAC AWARD winning
THE JOHNNY MERCER BIRTHDAY SHOW, with Ricky Ritzel and Leslie Anderson,
continues in April, with shows scheduled for Thursday nights 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/
)
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 28th & 29th. There is a $15 cover,
$15 food/drink minimum. $7.50 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
THE JUDY & BEA SHOW, with
Peter Mac and John Schaefer, continues on Fridays, April 29th & May
6th at 9:30 & 11:30 pm. This show is 75 minutes of songs and stories
about two amazing women, Judy Garland and Bea Arthur. The stories
and songs are delicious and include Swanee, The Man In The Moon, Bosom
Buddies, and many more! Special for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE:
$5 cover charge, if you e-mail your reservation to Dr. John Schaefer
at: drjohnjersey@comcast.net.
There is a $15 food/drink minimum.
Sheridan Hinton's latest
show "HEAVEN MEANT, BUT HELL BENT" will be performed on May 5th, May
12th and May 19th, Thursdays at 7:00 pm. In this show she sings songs
about the ever waging war between good and evil, angels and devils
it's up to you to decide which side she is (or you are) on! This will
be Ms. Hinton's sixth run of shows in New York City. Cover charge
is $15 with a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 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 & Leslie
Anderson, the Cosmopolitans, with 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/
)
"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" Next performance is Saturday April 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 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.
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
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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.
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Please send me complete
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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? This has actually
been a fun issue to write - with a lot of exciting news to relate
to you all.
It has been a busy but
fantastically satisfying week for me - new home, new neighborhood,
and that amazing MAC AWARDS show on Monday night. The thrill of
seeing MAC and NYC cabaret joining together in making for a great
show is indescribable. Let's all hope that this is the start of
something big!
After a few nights of
resting up after a very exciting (and late Monday) I am back in
town tonight to catch the "Jamie deRoy & friends" show at 7:30 pm
at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). I might even visit a few piano bars in the area and go back to
THE ENCORE for the 2005 MAC AWARD winning "Johnny Mercer Birthday
Show" ay 11:00 pm. I do have a doctor's exam on Friday afternoon,
and so I have to keep from overdoing it tonight, but I feel great
(and have lost nearly 20 pounds!).
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. 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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