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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #050501 - Monday, May 2,
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 spent a quiet weekend, adding nearly 20 news items to the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website, and gathering news for this issue. Now I will
get going on my report on the MAC awards show. Once again its a jam-packed
Monday Listings issue! Just a few notes and then on with the news:
THE STATE OF THE KNEE - ANOTHER UPDATE
On Friday the 29th I was back at the HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
for a checkup on my knee - for those new to the newsletter, on Thursday,
the 10th of March, on my way to a 6:00 pm cabaret show, I tripped
on the last step of the subway exit and twisted my left knee, tearing
loose all the knee ligaments - called the quadriceps. On Monday, the
28th of March I had surgery to repair the injury. This was my second
post-surgery visit to the doctor, and he had some good news - and
some bad news. First the bad news: I will have to continue with the
cumbersome knee brace for at least another six weeks (including those
miserable crutches). I will begin physical therapy in two weeks, and
return to the doctor at the end of the six week period (June 10th)
to check the results. Now the good news: I can remove the brace at
night when sleeping. Doesn't sound that great, but believe me, it
is a welcome relief! Thankfully as well, Medicare is picking up most
of the tab - totaling over $6000 so far and I don't even have a copy
of the bill for the hospital stay (one night) yet. The saga continues.
CABARET HOTLINE SPRING ONLINE BENEFIT UPDATE
Our SPRING ONLINE BENEFIT for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is drawing to
a close. We didn't reach our $2500 goal (we did thankfully received
nearly $2000 towards that goal) and I cannot thank all who took part
in the drive enough for their financial support and good wishes. I
was able to cover nearly $3500 in rent & security deposit costs in
both the old apartment and the new one, including the cost of moving,
packing supplies and cost to relocate phone lines, etc. At the same
time I was able to cover my normal expenses - phone & DSL line, food,
clothing, taxis (using a lot more of them lately), and all those things
we don't think about until the bill comes in the mail. So, once more
a big thank you to my friends and my family for helping us get through
a very stress-filled period.
Why does the benefit continue? Well, cash is low
and is likely to remain so until the Social Security check comes
in on the 11th. Hopefully by then there will be a upswing in banner
ads as well, and on Thursday, May 5th, we will begin accepting memberships
for the 2005-2006 membership year (which actually starts on July
6th). So new members joining after the 5th of May will get the benefit
of an extra 2 months. More on this next issue.
You don't need to make a reservation for our ONLINE
BENEFIT, 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/physical therapy 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.
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. This will take you to a page where
you can send your gift directly, safely and efficiently via PayPal.
You can donate any amount - $10, $50, $100, whatever you can afford.
I have been 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 nearly $2000 has been received towards our
$2500 estimated goal. I am counting on you.
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.
2005-2006 MEMBERSHIPS RENEWALS BEING ACCEPTED
If you wish to pre-renew your membership for the 2005-2006 membership
year (which starts on July 6, 2005), instead of or in addition to
a donation to the ONLINE BENEFIT, 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
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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/CELEBRATION 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. I have not yet announced the place of the
show, since I don't want anyone to phone the club to make advance
reservations - all reservations must be made via the website.
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!
MATRA SANDERS PERFORMS AT CATERINA'S FOR MOTHERS' DAY BRUNCH
The delightful Marta Sanders will perform as part of the special Mothers'
Day Brunch at CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360
- http://cabaretusa.com/_wsn/page2.html)
this Sunday, May 8th. Brunch service starts at 12 noon, with showtime
scheduled for 2:00 pm. Musical director is John McMahon. There is
a charge of just $21.95 for food and show. Best phone in that reservation
today - this show is a guaranteed sellout.
AL KEEP GUEST OF HONOR AT LA PARTY MAY 15th
One of LA's biggest cabaret fans, Al Keep, who seems to go to everyone's
shows and sits in the front row and buys their CDs, will be guest
of honor at a special celebration at the home of Gina Zollman on Sunday
night, May 15th from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Gina lives in Culver City, near
the Sony Studios, and if you would like to drop by for food, lots
of celebration and singing, send her an e-mail at gianninaz@aol.com
and she'll send you the exact address and directions. Al is a Ventura
attorney, and a faithful cabaret-goer. Here's your chance to thank
him for his support of cabaret.
TODAY'S NEWS TODAY!
Here is a cabaret event taking place today!
BROADWAY BY THE YEAR SHOW TONIGHT, MAY 2nd, AT TOWN HALL
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.
D.C. ANDERSON ONE NIGHT ONLY AT MAMA'S TONIGHT, 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/.
JOE REGAN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION TONIGHT
Friends of Joe Regan, who is at the piano on Mondays at UPSTAIRS AT
ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438 - http://www.rosesturn.com/
), with Leslie Anderson and Joe Ardizone as wait staff, are gathering
tonight after 9:30 pm to celebrate his birthday (which was actually
yesterday, May 1st). If you are in the neighborhood, you're invited
to join in.
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 CABARET NEWS page on the website. Here
are just a few important news items placed in chronological order.
NATALIE DOUGLAS TO MAKE PLUSH ROOM DEBUT MAY 3rd
2005 MAC Award winner for Female Vocalist 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/
).
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR RICHARD KENNEDY FIDAY MORNING, MAY 6th
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.
BACA OPEN MIC AT CCAE ON FRIDAY, MAY 6th
The monthly BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
) open mic event will be this Friday, May 6th, with sign-up at 7:00
pm, singing at 7:30 pm, at CAMBRIDGE CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION (56
Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-547-6789 - Ext. 1 - http://www.ccae.org/
). Host will be Don Warnock, with Jim Rice at the piano. This will
be the last open mic night until the fall. $7 admission, $5 for members
of BACA.
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.
ODETTE'S PLANS REOPENING FOR MAY 12th WITH MACK & HOLLAND & LOTS OF
PRIDE
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."
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.
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.
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.
A WORD FROM 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.
BABY JANE DEXTER RELEASES NEW CD IN MONTH OF SHOWS IN MAY
After her critically acclaimed show "Bread & Gravy" last fall, Baby
Jane Dexter returns to HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) for an exclusive NY engagement. This will be the last opportunity
for her fans to see this moving show. Musical director is Ross Patterson.
At the same time, Ms. Dexter will be releasing her latest CD, based
on this show and recorded live at HELEN'S earlier this year. This
is a 4-week run of Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for 12 performances
only from May 5th through May 18th, all shows at 9:15 pm. There will
be $25 music charge and a $15 food/drink minimum.
MARGARET GOODMAN WITH "BEFORE & AFTER THE BALL AT HELEN'S
Margaret Goodman will be appearing in her new cabaret act, "BEFORE
AND AFTER THE BALL" at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) on Sunday, May 22nd at 2:00 pm, Wednesday May 25th at 7:00 pm and
Sunday May 29th at 2:00 pm. "BEFORE AND AFTER THE BALL" celebrates
the incredible changes in both musical style and social attitudes
in the years between 1890 and 1918, as seen in songs of the period.
These are years that encompass both the sentimental parlor ballad
and the coming of ragtime. As in her previous show, "REMEMBER?", which
examined the contradictions of nostalgia in old songs and new, "BEFORE
AND AFTER THE BALL" also observes changing and contradictory attitudes
towards women. Once again, the Music Director is Paul Trueblood and
the Director MAC Award winner Michael Marotta. There is a $15 cover,
$15 food/drink minimum. 1/2 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
LESLIE OROFINO AT OPIA IN MAY WITH NEW SHOW
Leslie Orofino and her trio will be serenading lucky audiences with
their brand new show, "Wanderlust, A Journey of the Heart", at LIVE
AT OPIA (130 East 57th Street, NYC - 212-688-3939 - http://www.opiarestaurant.com/
) on Saturdays, May 7th & 14th at 7:00 pm. With songs, On A Slow Boat
To China, C'est Si Bon, I Thought About You and so many others, this
is a perfect gift for the Mother's Day season. Musical director is
Keith Ingham, with John Loerke on bass and Russ Benecasa on drums.
Director is Louis D. Pietig. $20 cover, $15 minimum. $15 cover for
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN MAKES ENCORE DEBUT WITH ACCLAIMED SHOW
2005 MAC Hanson Award Winner 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 AT HELEN'S IN MAY
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.
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, 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" 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 one shows
left, on Friday 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.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS LIVE TAPING MAY 26th 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
May 26th and June 30th. The May 26th show will feature as guests The
Accidentals, David Buskin, Ann Crumb, Sherry Davey, Jessica & John
Esposito, Julie Gold and Euan Morton. June 30th, Lorna Dallas, Maya
Days, Meral Guneyman, Mary Liz McNamara and Sidney Myer. There is
a $20 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
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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 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.
CABARET ARTISTS APPEARING AROUND THE WORLD:
Many more items can be found in the NEWS BRIEFS pages in all areas
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 is here 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.
Maude Maggart has announced the extension of her
Monday night concert series at THE OAK ROOM through May 23rd. All
performances are on Monday nights at 9:00 pm. There is a cover charge
of $50 per person and a food/beverage minimum of $20. A $50 prix
fixe dinner at 7:30 pm is optional.
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)
- Legendary cabaret and concert artist Barbara Cook, in a very special
three-week engagement "Tribute." Ms. Cook will be accompanied on piano
by her musical director Michael Kosarin and Peter Donovan on bass.
Performances through May 27th. The 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/
) - Schedule not received at press time.
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) - Tuesdays,
May 3rd & 10th 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. 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 CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360 - http://cabaretusa.com/_wsn/page2.html
) - Marta Sanders performs at the special Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday,
May 8th at 2:00 pm - brunch is served from noon until 4:00 pm. $21.95
food & show. 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 DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-8133
- http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
) - Appearing in May: Blossom Dearie on Saturdays at 7:00 pm & Sundays
at 6:15 pm; BJ Ward, Mondays at 9:15 pm; Courtney Kenny, 6th; Jeanne
Beauvois, 3rd, 8th & 10th; Tennie Leonard, Wednesdays & Thursdays,
4th & 5th, 11th & 12th; Jane Scheckter & Adam James, 4th & 5th; Marlene
VerPlanck, 11th, 18th & 25th; 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 May: 2004 MAC Award winning Ron Poole's "Poole Party"
Saturdays at 11:00 pm; Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX, Thursdays
at 6:00 pm; D.C. Anderson, Monday, May 2nd at 8:30 pm; Michael Conley,
Thursdays at 8:30 pm; Next Big Broadway Musical, Saturdays at 8:30
pm; The Money Shot, Vol 2, 8th, 9th, 12th, 23rd & 30th; Matt Sigl,
9th & 16th; Marilyn Tapes, 15th, 22nd, 29th; 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 May: Mostly Sondheim, Fridays at 11:00 pm; Wendy
Lane Bailey, 4th & 11th; John Tansey, 18th & 25th; Tonylust, Thursdays
& Saturdays; 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 May: Julie Reyburn at 7:00 pm, Friday, May 6th; Sundays
at 2:00 pm, Jazz Brunch with Richard Rodney Bennett; Thos Shipley,
2nd; Mark McCoombs, Tuesdays at 9:30 pm; Lesley Anderson & Ricky Ritzel,
Thursdays at 11:00 pm; David Gurland, Fridays at 9:30 pm; Lucille
Carr-Kaffashan, Saturdays, 7th & 14th at 5:00 pm; Jamie deRoy & friends,
26th; 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 MAY: Timeless Divas, Sundays at 7:00 pm; Judy & Bea,
Fridays at 11:30 pm; Alice Frazier, 14th & 26th; Baby Jane Dexter,
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays in May at 9:30 pm; Margaret Goodman,
22nd, 25th & 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; Friday, May 13th at 7:00 pm, Laurie Krauz
& the Daryl Kojak Trio; 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; HEAR & NOW: a contemporary
Composer Series, Monday May 2nd at 9:00 pm; Leslie Orofino, Saturdays,
May 7th & 14th at 7:00 pm; Eileen Fulton, Saturdays May 14th & 21st
at 9:00 pm; Bonnie Lee Sanders, Sundays, May 8th, 15th & 22nd at 7:00
pm; Sarah Bolt, Sundays, May 8th & 15th at 9:00 pm; Daniel Isengart,
Monday, May 23rd at 9:00 pm; Ricky Ian Gordon, Monday, May 30th at
9:00 pm; more. 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 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. March 4th, Tedd Firth, solo piano; May 11th, Dick Hyman,
solo piano; May 18th, Joyce Breach with Keith Ingham, piano; May 25th,
Daryl Sherman, piano & vocals. 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/.
Also, starting Monday May 9th at 7:00, the hit cabaret
show "Reddy or Not," written and performed by Joanna Parson and
Lance Wirth returns for an open-ended run, the second Monday of
every month. $10 cover, no minimum.
AT STONEWALL BISTRO (113 Seventh Avenue South, NYC - 917-661-1335)
- Open mic piano bar, Tuesdays through Saturdays. On Wednesdays, Jerry
Scott; Thursdays, Celeste; Call for exact times and performers.
AT 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/
) - Karen Arlington, Tuesday, May 10th & Saturday, May 14th, both
shows at 7:00 pm. 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 May: If We Were Men We'd Be Famous, 14th & 28th;
Alison Nead, 24th; Farley Brothers, 5th, 6th & 7th; Debbie Frankel,
13th & 20th; 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 PHILADELPHIA CABARET THEATRE (507 South 8th Street, Philadelphia,
PA - 215-923-0210 - http://www.philly-cabaret-theatre.com/
) - Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 pm and
Sundays at 5:30 pm, May 5th through 23rd,benefit for the Jilline Ringle
Solo Performance Fund with Harriett Levy (aka Todd Waddington), $22;
"ISN'T it SARCASTIC," written and performed by Doug Anderson on Sunday,
May 15th and Friday & Saturday, June 3rd & 4th, all shows at 8:00
pm, $20.
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) - DCCN
(DC Cabaret Network) will be holding their Annual Member Party on
Sunday , May 22nd at 4:00 pm. 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.
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 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.
AT SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111
- http://www.scullersjazz.com/
) - Tuesday, June 21st at 8:00 pm, Sophia Bilides with Jon Wheatley
on guitar in THE SUMMER KNOWS. Show $18; Dinner & Show $56.
CABARET IN THE NEW ENGLAND AREA - OUTSIDE BOSTON METRO AREA
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 STANDING ROOM ONLY CABARET at the WADSWORTH ATHENEUM MUSEUM OF
ART THEATRE (Athenaeum Square at Prospect Street, Hartford, CT - 860-282-1898
- http://www.ticketweb.com/ ) - Friday & Saturday, June 10th & 11th,
Tommy Femia in JUDY GARLAND LIVE! with special guest Jenifer Kruskamp.
June 10th show is at $10 pm, with special party to celebrate Judy
Garland's Birthday at 6:00 pm the Avery Court. Tickets: $50 - $100
include reception & show; June 11th show is at 8:30 pm, tickets $22.50
- $50. Portion of the proceeds for both shows to benefit the Hartford
Hospital AIDS fund.
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, 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/ ) - Pamela Gold with Musical Director
Christopher Cannon and the Christopher Cannon Orchestra, May 5th through
8th, Mother's Day Weekend in her brand new show "Don't Tell Mama."
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/
) - MY O MY, a new musical revue conceived and directed by Carl Walker
in collaboration with Producer, Le Chat Noir, opens on May 6th for
a five week run. The show 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. 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; 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; more.
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/
) - "Rosie! A Tribute...," written and performed by Chicago singer
and actress, Heather Moran, every Sunday in May at 5:00 pm. Tickets
are $15 with a 2-drink minimum. Rest of schedule not received at press
time. 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 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/
) - 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.
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: 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/
) - 2005 MAC Award winner for Female Vocalist Natalie Douglas and
her Musical Director, Mark Hartman 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/
); Friday & 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 June 6th. 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; RAZZLE DAZZLE:
A new cabaret, with vocalists Lorraine Walsh (Soprano) Teresa Berry
(Alto) Kristopher McDowell (Tenor) as they present a cabaret style
evening featuring more great music from TONY Award Winning Broadway
shows, with Darrel Lingenfelter on piano, on Saturday May 7th at 7:30
pm. Tickets are $35, which includes assortment of catered food and
coffee. All proceeds benefit the Central California Cabaret Series
and Merced Arts Council; 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)
- 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, May 5th at 8:00 pm with
a $15 cover, $10 food/drink minimum. Rest of schedule not received
at press time.
AT THE PURPLE ONION (140 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA - http://www.caffemacaroni.com/purple.shtml
) - "New Stars of the Purple Onion" resumes on Fridays, May 6th, 13th
and 20th at 8:30 pm. Hosted by Kitchenettes Lua Hadar & Linda Kosut,
with Barry Lloyd, musical director, each show will have a different
cast. There is a $10 cover charge; 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 Friday,
May 27th.
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) - Extended through May 15th, 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 THE BROCKLEY JACK THEATRE (410 Brockley Road, Brockley, London
- 020 8291 6354 - http://www.brockleyjack.co.uk/
) - Wild Oats Productions presents the UK Premiere of "Listen to My
Heart - The Songs of David Friedman" for 8 performances only, Wednesdays
through Saturdays, May 4th through 7th & May 11th through 14th at
8:00 pm. Call for information and ticket prices.
AT PIZZA ON THE PARK (11 Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, London -
020-7235-5273 - http://www.pizzaonthepark.co.uk/
) - Monday through Saturday, May 2nd through 7th, Tina May with guests
- show varies each night, Call for showtimes, covers & minimums.
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