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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #050504 - Thursday, May
12, 2005
Since 1990 Your First, Best, and Only Complete Source of Cabaret
News
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If it's anything to do with cabaret, you'll probably
read it here first!
This is the MIDWEEK Issue this of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, which includes
news, breaking stories and notes, cabaret tips, announcements of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE reviews, plus listings of shows offering discounts
to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. The MONDAY Issue of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE includes cabaret listings for around the world, and
also includes information on all the banner ads running on the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website.
ATTENTION AOL USERS: Over 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.
It has been another busy time here - the end of our spring benefit
drive meant sending out a lot of thank you e-mails to contributors.
And since a number of folks purchased new 2005-2006 memberships, a
lot of e-mails had to be sent out to them as well. I had to add all
new membership pages for the new membership year, and now I have to
add all the members names and website links there as well. Another
big thank you to all who opened their hearts and wallets to help me
get through a lot of expensive changes to my life.
Next project is the summer benefit show (details
below) on July 6th, and a team has been formed (with one or two
more members to be added) to help in the planning and details for
that show. I am collecting all the anticipated expenses and working
out a budget for the event. I have a list of about 15 folks who
I would like to take part, which has to be trimmed to about 7 or
8. Invitations will be going out this weekend. If this show is successful,
we might do a second show in the fall. See more details below and
in future issues and on the websIte.
Regarding my knee, it appears to be healing slowly
but surely. I am not permitted to put full weight on both legs,
which means I can get around the apartment fairly easily without
using the crutches, as long as I keep the brace on. Which means
I still need the crutches to climb stairs and navigate curbs, etc.,
since the knee cannot be bent (at least beyond 30 degrees at this
point - the brace is adjustable). Next week I begin physical therapy.
In this connection, using crutches to navigate around
Manhattan - especially the stairways of the subway stations - is
quite tiring and difficult, so I am not able to attend as many shows
as I would like. Please don't ask me to promise to see your show
- I will try but I hate to promise, since I hate to disappoint you.
This is especially true on weekends, since the subway stations and
tracks in my part of Queens are undergoing extensive repairs and
renovations, and many times trains are rerouted or on limited service.
Last weekend there was no local service from my station to Manhattan,
so to get to town I would have had to travel away from Manhattan
to the next express stop, go up the stairs, across the station and
down another set of stairs to catch the express to back town. This
adds about 20 minutes to a 40-minute trip, and a lot of extra physical
effort.
TOP 10 REASONS WHY WALKING WITH CRUTCHES ISN'T TOTALLY MISERABLE
10. Panhandlers stay away - apparently they think you might be the
competition.
9. Even the local whackos stay away - must be something
intimidating about a guy carrying two aluminum sticks.
8. NYC busses all kneel to you - how great is that!
Huge, multi-ton machines bow to allow you to enter - and leave -
giving a bleeping tone as they genuflect.
7. Tourists allow you to pass them on the sidewalk.
Instead of the usual practice of walking slowly six abreast, making
it impossible to pass, the clickity click of the crutches makes
them immediately break formation and give you a pathway. By the
way, at my speed, tourists are the only humans in NYC that I can
actually walk faster than!
6. Other similarly equipped folks smile knowingly
at you - that is others on crutches, walking with canes, and having
difficulty on stairways. Its a warm, sympathetic smile. No words
need to be exchanged.
5. Folks hold doors open for you - something rare
here in NYC.
4. You can always get a seat on the subway or bus!
People actually leap up and move to a new seat to make available
to you the specially marked seats. They somehow don't seem to do
this for pregnant women, from reports I have heard.
3. You become more knowledgeable about subway and
bus routes, especially noting those subway stations that have elevators
and escalators. There are only a few, and many times they aren't
working. But you at least know where they are.
2. For me personally, I can discover immediately
who has been reading the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and who has not.
Big clue? My accident was on March 10th. I have been writing about
it in nearly every issue since then. So, when on May 1st a cabaret
personality asks "What happened to you?" I know immediately that
they haven't been paying attention. I certainly will remember that
next time they ask me to plug their show.
1. And, finally, for me personally, I get to paraphrase
a great line from Nancy Witter's "Dignity Check" comedy show. When
cabaret people now ask me "What happened to you?" I can relish in
their shock and dismay when I tell them that "A wolf got my leg!"
Good times!
SHOWS SEEN LATELY
I wanted to include several reviews with this issue, but because of
space limitations, here are just a few. I chose them because they
are on-going runs and you still have a chance to catch them in the
days and weeks ahead:
"THE MONEY SPOT 2" REVUE at DON'T TELL MAMA
Chris Andersson and Tim Herman have done it again
- and more. Two years ago they took the town by storm with the revue
"The Money Spot," garnering great reviews and ending their run with
sell-out houses. As soon as the word gets out on this show, expect
the same - and more! The show is playing at DON'T TELL MAMA (343
West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) and is described as "a sexy romp through popular music from the
roaring 20s through the gay 90s" and features a sparking cast and
a great little band, led by Jono Mainelli. For 50 exciting minutes
the kids sing about a dozen great tunes - all with a suggestive
sexual twist - and a bouncy disco-style medley that will have you
singing and swinging along. Never explicit, but always very suggestive,
the double entendres fly everywhere. Dressed in Vegas-style shiny
gold costumes, Kevin Albert, Chris Andersson, Tim Herman, Erica
Kane and Cheryl Orsini sing and dance their way through the show.
Barely pausing for a breath, song follows song. This is a full,
slam-dunk revue - the kind one used to see in the big rooms in town
15 to 20 years ago. Even after the big production number that ended
the show, the audience was begging for more. I loved every exciting
minute.
"THE MONEY SHOT 2" continues at MAMA'S with remaining
shows scheduled for Thursday, May 12th at 11:00 pm, Mondays, May
16th, 23rd & 30th, and June 13th at 7:00 pm, and June 9th at 8:30
pm. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.
ANGELO CILIA & MATT LEAHY - "OPPOSITES ATTRACT" AT THE ENCORE
Two very popular singers, both featured soloists
from the NYC Gay Men's Chorus, have joined forces in a show called
"Opposites Attract," playing at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street,
NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). Angelo Cilia and Matt Leahy are probably opposites when it comes
to their taste in music, art and foods (and men), but they are quite
similar when it comes to talent, vocals and the ability to put on
an entertaining evening of glorious song. They are great on their
solo numbers, but when they get to the duets they are awesome! The
song list is varied - ranging from Cole Porter to Stephen Sondheim
to Joni Mitchell to Harry Chapin, and more. Once again, Rick Jensen's
arrangements shine and sparkle. I saw the show on opening night,
so there were a few rough edges and missed cues, but the charm and
personalities of these two fun folks easily help you glide over
the few bumps and glitches.
"Opposites Attract" has just two more performances
left at THE ENCORE, on Friday, May 13th at 9:30 pm and Tuesday,
May 17th at 7:00 pm. There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
I also saw the Jamie deRoy & friends show, the Johnny Mercer Birthday
Party with Leslie Anderson & Ricky Ritzel as well as Karen Koehler
& Greta, all at THE ENCORE, and D.C. Anderson, Reagan Stone at DON'T
TELL MAMA in the past few weeks. Comments on all of these shows will
probably be posted on the website directly instead of included in
the HOTLINE because of space restraints.
NEWS ABOUT CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
REAL LIVE BENEFIT FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE TO BE HELD ON JULY 6th
SAVE THE DATE - On Wednesday, July 6th, we will be having a real,
actual, benefit and membership drive to celebrate the 15th birthday
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - coinciding with my 66th birthday. The
show will feature some of the many performers I have grown to enjoy
over the past 15 years. 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. We have reserved
THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) for the event - after all, they are currently advertising with a
mega-banner on the website. The piano bar party will start around
6:00 pm, and will be free to 2005-2006 members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE (you will be able to obtain a $20 SILVER membership card at
the door). Tickets for the show (with a discount to 2005-2006 members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE) will go on sale on June 1st - please don't
place your order before that date. You will need to make your reservations
via e-mail - don't call the club. You can purchase your tickets in
advance via PayPal when you make your reservation. Details will follow.
2005-2006 MEMBERSHIPS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
Now is a great time to join as a new member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE!
As of today. all mew (and renewing) members will be sent 2005-2006
Membership Cards, giving new members an extra 2 months membership
free. All 2005-2006 cards will expire on July 6th, 2006. This means
that a basic $20 SILVER membership will cost less than $1.50 per month!
Each week there are usually about $150 in discounts available for
members. Now that's a bargain!
Please keep in mind that, except for a monthly social
security check, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE depends on banner ads, memberships
and donations to continue to bring you the latest news, views and
reviews of cabaret. 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
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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.
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!
LOVELY NIGHT AT CATARINA'S ON MAY 20th
"LOVELY," winner of the Nightlife Award for best musical comedy performance,
starring Broadway veterans Kelly Briggs and Jerry Christakos and musical
director John McMahon, will present a special performance on Friday
May 20th at 11:00 at CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360
- http://cabaretusa.com/_wsn/page2.html).
There is a $10 cover and 2-drink minimum for the performance. Dinner
is available from 4:00 pm. This is the only NYC performance so far
this year due to out of town bookings. Seating is limited so reservations
are highly recommended.
AUDITION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR ART OF CABARET WORKSHOP
The Perry-Mansfield School for the Performing Arts in Steamboat Springs,
CO is now in its second year. This year's workshop takes place from
August 22nd to 29th. The cabaret workshop program accepts sixteen
singers for a seven day process-oriented workshop. A few slots remain,
and audition appointments are available. Faculty includes Andrea Marcovicci,
Karen Mason, Barry Kleinbort, Chris Denny, and Shelly Markham. For
an appointment, call 800-430-2787. For more information, see: http://perry-mansfield.org/ad_cab.html.
TODAY'S NEWS TODAY!
Here are a number of cabaret events taking place today!
SETH'S CHATTERBOX TONIGHT FEATURES WICKED PERFORMERS
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) tonight, Thursday, May 12th, will feature Megan Hilty, the next
Broadway Galinda; Kristoffer Cusick, Chicago's Fiyero; and Kristy
Cates, who went on for Stephanie Block in Toronto and will stand by
for Ana Gasteyer in Chicago. 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, May 12th at THE TEN20 at the
Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West Hollywood,
CA - 310-854-1111) will feature Joseph Bonnevie, Linda Da Re, Helene
Mccardle and Jimmy "Shimmy" Merrill. 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 TONIGHT 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.
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
These news items are placed in chronological order.
ODETTE'S PLANS REOPENING FOR MAY 13th 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." Call for cover/minimum information.
SCHEDULE CHANGE - Donna McKechnie, (from A CHORUS
LINE) will NOT be appearing as scheduled May 27, 28, & 29th (Memorial
Day Weekend). A replacement performer will be announced on the ODETTE'S
website - and here, of course.
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.
NEW STARS OF THE PURPLE ONION CONTINUES
On Fridays, May 13th and 20th at 8:30 pm, "New Stars of the Purple
Onion" continues at the PURPLE ONION (240 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco,
CA - 415-217-8400). Hosted by Kitchenettes Lua Hadar & Linda Kosut,
with Barry Lloyd, musical director. Each Friday in May will have a
different cast, a different show and great talent. Scheduled to perform
on 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. There
is a $10 cover charge.
SHARON RUBEN SINGS OF THE LUSTY MONTH OF MAY
Sharon Ruben, a life time resident of Mount Vernon, NY, will be performing
her cabaret act "The Lusty Month of May" at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM
(342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
), with just one more performance scheduled for Sunday, May 15th at
4:00 pm. Her musical director is David Brunetti, with direction by
Scott Barnes. There is a $25 cover charge, $10 food/drink minimum.
"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/.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" FEATURES 5-HOUR FUNDRAISER
On this coming Sunday, May 15th, 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) will feature a 5-hour fundraising
broadcast celebrating THE HAROLD ARLEN CENTENNIAL. Special Live On-Air
Concert starting at 8:00 pm and running until 1:00 am, with performances
by Eric Comstock, Barbara Fasano, Loston Harris and more. Plus, David
will have an interview with Sam Arlen on the life & career of his
father. Call 212-209-2950 during the broadcast and Support EVERYTHING
OLD IS NEW AGAIN and WBAI. A pledge of $75.00 for HIGHLIGHTS CD OF
THE BROADCAST, of $50.00 for Regular Annual Membership, and $25.00
for Fixed Income Annual Membership. 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 JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, MAY 17th
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 17th 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/
.
TSUNAMI RELIEF BENEFIT CONCERT FEATURES BOSTON CABARET ARTISTS
A group of Boston cabaret artists will gather together on Wednesday,
May 18th at 7:30 pm at ELEPHANT AND CASTLE (161 Devonshire Street,
Boston, MA - Tickets: 617-504-7393) to share their talents as a benefit
for the victims of the Tsunami. Scheduled to perform are Michelle
Currie, Tommy Hensel, Gordon Michaels and Alexia B. Motley. This team
recently produced the popular cabaret "Blast of Broadway" in Boston.
They have come together again, this time joined by Boston cabaret
favorite Prudence Humphreys and a group of talented newcomers: Rochelle
Randolph, Evan Daniel Siegel, Taunia Soderquist and Kevin L. Douglass.
The event is produced by Gordon Michaels and Tommy Hensel. Tickets
for the show are $25 each and the proceeds will be donated to the
Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund.
NEXT HAPPY HOUR SALON AT SIBERIA BAR MAY 20th
On Friday, May 20th, at 6:00 pm, Joanna Parson's HAPPY HOUR SALON,
now in its fourth season, holds another third-Friday-of-every-month
show at SIBERIA BAR (356 12 West 40th Street, NYC). Happy Hour Salon
is a new works salon for singers, writers, comics, actors and performers.
Line-up changes bi-monthly, atmosphere is relaxed. $5 at door. For
more information, see http://www.JoannaParson.com/
JULIE REYBURN RETURNS TO RIVERSIDE THEATRE WORKS MAY 20th
Julie Reyburn dazzled audiences at RIVERSIDE THEATRE WORKS (45 Fairmount
Ave, Hyde Park, MA - 617-361-7024 - http://www.riversidetheatreworks.org)
so much during Boston's Cabaret Month, with both songs and stories,
they've asked her to return. Her show will be on Friday, May 20th
at 8:00 pm. As a proud alumni of Riverside Theatre Works, Julie appeared
as Mary in Jesus Christ Superstar, Gloria in Damn Yankees, Masquerade,
And The World Goes Round, and musical director for Mixed Emotions
and RTW's production of The King and I. Julie is 2 time MAC (Manhattan
Association of Cabaret and Clubs) Award Winner, Backstage Bistro winner
and the first ever NY Nightlife Award recipient for Outstanding Female
Vocalist in 2003. Recordings include: The Broadway Musicals of 1940
(Bayview Records), Heaven Knows - Cast Recording (Bloomusic) and her
debut solo CD, Fate is Kind (Original Cast Recordings). Tickets are
$20.
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.
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.
'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/
) - NOTE: ONLY A FEW SEATS REMAIN FOR THIS SHOW.
TOMMY FEMIA IN HARTFORD WITH GUEST JENIFER KRUSKAMP ON JUNE 10th &
11th
Friday & Saturday, June 10th & 11th, Tommy Femia appears in JUDY GARLAND
LIVE! with special guest Jenifer Kruskamp 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/
). The June 10th show is at 8:00 pm, with special party to celebrate
Judy Garland's Birthday before the show at 6:00 pm the Avery Court.
Tickets: $50 - $100 include reception & show. The 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.
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.
ARTISTS PLAN TSUNAMI BENEFIT CONCERT JULY 10 IN L.A.
This summer in Los Angeles, a battalion of the world's top cabaret
and Broadway performers are planning to march on stage to raise money
for Tsunami victims in Sri Lanka, it was announced today. "In Good
Company," is being billed as the biggest cabaret-style concert in
Los Angeles this summer. The live concert, co-produced by veteran
L.A. theater presenter, Rob O'Neil, is planned for Sunday, July 10th,
at the JOHN ANSON FORD AMPHITHEATER (2580 Cahuenga Boulevard East,
Hollywood, CA - 323-461-3673 - http://www.FordAmphitheatre.org/).
Tickets are $30 - $35.
The show will benefit Operation USA (http://www.operationusa.org/),
the 25 year-old international relief organization known for supplying
emergency medical supplies and housing to victims of natural disasters.
A new, upcoming duets recording, "In Good Company," is the basis
for the California concert, which could help build some 100 houses
for displaced families. The "In Good Company" CD, poised for release
July 12th, features veteran crooner Lee Lessack, dueting with 17
"cabaret stars," from Maureen McGovern to Michael Feinstein and
Grammy award winner Stephen Schwartz. Other cabaret favorites on
the CD include Nita Whitaker, Susan Egan, Jon Philip Alman, Mary
Jo Mundy, Johnny Rodgers, Joanne O'Brien, Susan Werner, David Burnham,
Amanda Mc Broom, Ken Page and Stacy Sullivan.
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SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The following 32 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
DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133
- http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
)
Atlanta-based Hani Stempler, along with her musical director Tony
Monte, will perform one night only, on Friday, May 27th at 7:00 pm.
Start your Memorial Day holiday weekend with lyrical, whimsical, sassy,
funny and delightful songstress. Ms. Stempler recently performed a
Valentine's Day event for 1,000 at Atlanta's HIGH MUSEUM OF ART (1280
Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA - 404-733-4400 - http://www.high.org/
), which was recorded for her second CD, "Hani LIVE! at The High"
due out in late spring. There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Something naughty is happening at DANNY'S. Sultry singer Stephanie
Sellars takes to the stage in "Naughty ... and Then Some..." on Tuesday,
May 17th at 9:15 pm, and Thursdays, May 19th and 26th, at 7:00 and
9:15 pm, respectively. There is a $10 cover, $10 food/drink minimum.
$5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
)
Ron Poole's MAC and BISTRO Award-winning "POOLE PARTY" stand-up and
musical comedy show continues every Saturday night at 11:00 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.
2005 MAC Award winning comic Nancy Witter's acclaimed show "Dignity
Check" returns for just one night on Friday, May 27th at 7:00 pm.
If you want to catch Nancy's act, you better get your reservation
in pronto - the lady is an absolute howl and her shows sell out quickly!
There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. $5 cover 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.
Wenhelm Productions' ongoing American Composer Series presents "Sweet
Mystery: The Music of Victor Herbert" on Sundays May 15th & 22nd at
3:00 pm and Tuesday, May 24th at 6:30 pm. The show features Laura
Leigh Davidson, Robert Rull and Joyce Moody, with arrangements and
musical & stage direction by Earl Wentz. There is a $12 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/
)
Five performances of the new all-original musical revue What's Your
Problem? by Hector Coris and Paul L. Johnson begin on Thursday, June
2nd at 7:00 pm. The show plays on subsequent Thursday nights, June
9th, 16th and 23rd at 7:00 pm. Switching gears from his debut cabaret
show, Not Me!, in this show Hector turns the pointing finger away
from himself and onto the rest of the world - namely his single friends
and the gay community. The show stars an attractive cast including
Dawn Trautman, Travis Bloom and Matthew Myers. There is a $10 cover
charge plus a $12 food/drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
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 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.
Matt Leahy and Angelo Cilia team up with musical director Rick Jensen
in their show "Opposites Attract" for an evening of wonderful music,
a bit of friendly rivalry plus a touch or two of silliness. Performances
are on Friday May 13th at 9:30 pm and Tuesday May 17th at 7:00 pm.
The show features wildly diverse music from the likes of Cole Porter,
Stephen Sondheim, Joni Mitchell, Maury Yeston, Harry Chapin, Perry
Como, Frank Sinatra, Leonard Bernstein and maybe even Paula Abdul.
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. Remaining shows will be presented 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. $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 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.
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 with one remaining
show scheduled for Wednesday, May 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/
)
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.
Sheridan Hinton's latest show "HEAVEN MEANT, BUT HELL BENT" will be
performed at HELEN'S on Thursdays, May 12th & 19th 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.
Margaret Goodman will be appearing in her new cabaret act, "BEFORE
AND AFTER THE BALL" on Sunday, May 22nd at 2:00 pm, Wednesday May
25th at 7:00 pm and Sunday May 29th at 2:00 pm. The show 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.
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.
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 LIVE AT OPIA (130 East 57th Street, NYC
- 212-688-3939 - http://www.opiarestaurant.com/
)
Leslie Orofino and her trio will be serenading lucky audiences with
their brand new show, "Wanderlust, A Journey of the Heart" with just
one performances more on Saturday, May 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.
Eileen Fulton will be appearing for two nights only on Saturdays,
May 14th and May 21st, both shows at 9:00 pm. Her act is sultry, sometimes
saucy, but always sublime take on standards from the world's best-loved
songwriters. At Opia, backed by Musical Director, Bob Goldstone on
piano, with Tim Ferguson on bass and Andrew Burns on drums, she will
sing the songs of Johnny Mercer, Tony Hatch, Burt Bacharach and more.
There is a $25 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street,
NYC - 1-212-366-5438- http://www.rosesturn.com/
)
UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN has long been considered a launching pad for
some of today's rising performers - the tradition continues with Alexa
Levitt. After three sold out performances in April, Alexa returns
for an encore performance on Wednesday, May 18th at 7:00 pm. This
27-year-old beauty has performed everywhere from school cafeterias
to victorian opera houses, but admittedly prefers the intimacy of
cabaret. Alexa sings everything from Gershwin and Sondheim to the
Dixie Chicks and Elton John. Other highlights include original songs
by musical director Gerry Dieffenbach "Well Informed" and director
Gerry Geddes "You Are Here". There is a $15 cover charge plus a 2-drink
minimum. $12 Cover Charge for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
There will be a special Gay Pride Weekend performance of the new all-original
musical revue What's Your Problem? by Hector Coris and Paul L. Johnson
on Saturday, June 25th at 7:00 pm. Switching gears from his debut
cabaret show, Not Me!, in this show Hector turns the pointing finger
away from himself and onto the rest of the world - namely his single
friends and the gay community. The show stars an attractive cast including
Dawn Trautman, Travis Bloom and Matthew Myers. $10 cover charge and
a 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Alison Nead makes her cabaret debut in Curve, a new one woman show
that explores life's unexpected turns. In an evening of show-tunes,
standards, parodies and anecdotes, Alison takes us on a humorous and
touching journey. Musical highlights include big belt numbers from
Kiss Me Kate, Gypsy, and Cabaret and poignant ballads from Nine and
Merrily We Roll Along. Also included are a few songs by cabaret notables
John Bucchino, David Friedman, and Rick Crom. Fasten your seat-belts
for musical ride that twists and turns through life, love and to the
bakery! Musical direction by Joe Regan. Back by popular demand Curve
will have one encore performance Tuesday, May 24th at 7:00 pm. There
is a $10.00 cover charge plus a two drink minimum $5 Cover charge
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Collette Black in association with ROSE'S TURN is proud to present
"Live at The Turn" a new variety show which will showcase award winning
cabaret and comedy acts as well as new performers on the rise. "Live
at The Turn" hosted by our favorite comedy duo Wayne Henry and Suzanne
Stein will feature sketch, improv, stand-up and musical guests. Scheduled
to appear in May are Adrianne Tolsch (3-time MAC Award winner), Ricky
Ritzel and Leslie Anderson, (2005 MAC & Bistro Award winners), and
a new improv troupe with an outrageous name the Devil's Dancebelt.
"Live at The Turn" will have one more performance this month on Wednesday,
May 25th at 8:00 pm. There is a $10 cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum.
$8 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" is 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 Friday 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.
If We Were Men We'd Be Famous now in its fifth year, returns for another
season. Five women comedians on a Saturday night and it's not a festival?
No, it's Shecky Beagleman, Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill, Janet Rosen,
and Jane Stroll in "If We Were Men We'd Be Famous". The off-beat stand-up
comedy and storytelling of these five funny females leaves audiences
laughing and agreeing with their boastful-but-true title. The girls
have appeared on "Up All Night with Gilbert Gottfried", "Late Night
with Conan O'Brien" and "Girls Night Out" Performances are Saturday
May 14th & 28th at 9:00 pm. There is a $10 cover charge plus a 2-drink
minimum. $5 Cover Charge for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Wild Bill & Dirty Hanky's Cavalcade of Stars is a new and wacky vaudeville
variety show in the great tradition of new and wacky vaudeville variety
shows! Bill and Hank have been raconteurs of the downtown scene for
over 30 years and they have put together a show for you that is an
amazing amalgam of Bertolt Brecht and Benny Hill! Follow their antics
about life and show-biz with their sexy cast of dames: the scintillating
Mimi La Fouf and comedy vixens the lovely Alison and Natasha Price
- recent winner of the "NYC monologue slam". And the amazing solo
performers they have found for your enjoyment are a menagerie of assorted
artistic nuts! Featuring: Rose Wood - the absolute Queen of Vaudeville,
Bonnie Dunn - the reigning Diva of Burlesque Artists, crooners Jack
West and Paul Gifford - whose dulcet tones will thrill you. Also some
old-fashioned poetry and jokes with resident octogenarian Robert Jacobs!
Backing up the show is a live cabaret band featuring members of the
NYC Blues Devils - house band for the city's hottest burlesque show
Le Scandal. You will laugh and cry and maybe both at the same time!
It'll be a night to remember! See our first show at Rose's Turn free!
- Thursday May 19th at 8:00 pm. THERE IS NO COVER CHARGE - just a
2-drink minimum.
Marc McBarron Kessler's most recent collection of songs, Going Against
The Gloom, is an urgent and unabashed musical exploration of life
as a sensitive spirit in an increasingly desensitized society. Singer/Composer/Pianist
Marc McBarron Kessler performs his original, cutting-edge music in
an exclusive concert at Rose's Turn on May 27th at 7:00 pm. With just
a piano and plenty of stories to tell, Kessler sings his heart on
his sleeve with a rare and refreshing candor akin to poets Bob Dylan
and Sylvia Plath. Ever-rebellious Kessler is the torchbearer of original
music happy hour at legendary piano bar Marie's Crisis, entertaining
even the most jaded audiences with his lyrical sincerity and passionate
piano playing. Open as a diary, alarmingly personal, Kessler possesses
a quirky blend of vulnerability and ferocity, inspiring TIME OUT NY
to say, "Kessler is an artist to watch! His brave honest songs are
much more than the pop flavor of the month. If John Mayer ever wanted
to do cabaret, he might sound just a little like this young performer".
Alain Boublil, creator of the Broadway musical Les Miserables, calls
Kessler, "Bold and exciting" Friday May 27th at 7:00 pm. There is
a $10 cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum. $8 Cover Charge for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY
BLACK & WHITE BLUES AT LE CHAT NOIR IN NEW ORLEANS
The musical comedy that celebrates New Orleans' obsession with food,
restaurants, and celebrity chefs, BLACK & WHITE BLUES just celebrated
its 101st performance at LE CHAT NOIR (715 St. Charles Avenue, New
Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812 - http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com/
). With book & lyrics by Ricky Graham and music by Harry Mayronne,
the show features Heidi Junius, Bob Edes, Chris Wecklein & Jessie
Terrebonne. (Special Discount for service industry and CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE members.) Check the website for next performance date.
NEW RESTAURANT IN DALLAS GIVES HOTLINE DISCOUNT
Hector Garcia, who visits NYC from time to time, and uses that chance
to sing in several piano bars around town, has just opened HECTOR'S
OF HENDERSON (2829 North Henderson, Dallas, TX - 214-821-0432), a
restaurant featuring American cuisine with a Texas Twist, prepared
by chef Todd Erickson. Hector's is offering a 10% discount to members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - and it gets even better: they have live
music on Fridays and Saturdays, featuring Gleni Tai on the piano,
and her husband Lebeaux on jazz trombone and trumpet - and open mic!
Call for reservations and information.
REMINDER REGARDING CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE DISCOUNTS
MEMBERSHIP CARDS are sent to all members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE,
and can be used for show discounts where offered. Any show that offers
a discount to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members will be listed on the
special MEMBER DEALS page in the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website for
the run of the show, and included in the SHOW DISCOUNT listings in
the MID-WEEK issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER. The discount
offered must be equal to or greater than any other discount offer
you make available to other persons, groups or organizations.
To be eligible for a listing on the MEMBER DEALS
page you must send in your flier, press release and/or other promotional
materials by regular mail (not via e-mail) clearly showing the discount
offer. That information will be used as the basis for the website
page notice, as well as for the newsletter listing. Please confirm
that you have sent me the material with an e-mail reminder so I
can watch for it. Please be sure to check with the venue where you
are performing to be sure that these discounts will be honored.
Any member who is denied a properly listed CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE discount should notify me at once. I cannot guarantee
that the discount will be honored, but I can take steps to contact
the parties involved and publish the facts in the newsletter and
remove the listing from the MEMBER DEALS page.
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can post information about their shows, CDs or other cabaret-related
event. You can also post requests and questions about cabaret performance,
and share your thoughts and ideas of cabaret. You don't have to be
a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, you don't have to fill out a form,
and you don't need to remember one of those dreaded passwords. All
you need to do is follow the rules - clearly posted on the board -
before you make a posting. I will remove your message if I deem it
inappropriate. Fully 70% of visitors to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website visit the CHAT BOARD.
CABARET NEWS ON THE WEBSITE
Information about other shows around the country and around the world
can be found on the BREAKING NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/
). How do you get an item posted in the BREAKING NEWS section of the
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website? Just e-mail me a press release of
at least four paragraphs, giving the complete information on your
show, CD release or other cabaret related event. Include photos in
jpg or gif format if available. By the way, I try to get information
about shows offering CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE discounts up on the website
first. I am also especially interested in releases on shows outside
the NYC area.
Please send me complete information - and do not
merely e-mail me a copy of your flier or a reference to a website.
With two newsletters going out a week, I don't have enough time
to look these things up, and often have to simply toss out incomplete
items. By the way, I usually trim quotes from reviews from the press
releases I receive before using the item on my website or in the
newsletter, so don't count them when putting together the four or
more paragraphs.
TIME TO GO
At the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise? This has actually been a fun issue to write - with a lot
of exciting news to relate to you all.
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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or consequential loss arising out of any use of or inaccuracies in
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