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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #050506 - Thursday, May
19, 2005
Since 1990 Your First, Best, and Only Complete Source of Cabaret
News
CELEBRATING OUR 15th YEAR COVERING CABARET ALL OVER
THE WORLD! NOW - BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!
If it's anything to do with cabaret, you'll probably
read it here first!
This is the MIDWEEK Issue this of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, which includes
news, breaking stories and notes, cabaret tips, announcements of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE reviews, plus listings of shows offering discounts
to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. The MONDAY Issue of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE includes cabaret listings for around the world, and
also includes information on all the banner ads running on the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website.
ATTENTION AOL USERS: Over 400 newsletters sent out to AOL subscribers
have been bouncing back each issue - with no resolution coming from
AOL in spite of repeated promises. All copies of past issues are archived
on the website.
This issue starts a new format, sort of, for the MIDWEEK CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE. In an effort to avoid repetition from week to week, items
in the CABARET NEWS section will appear just once - and then will
be moved to the NEWS BRIEFS sections for each geographical/subject
area. This does not apply to the shows offering discounts to members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, which will continue to be listed each week
in the MIDWEEK issue. Also, shows that feature guest performers (variety
shows, interview shows, workshops, etc.) will also appear, providing
the guest information is received in time - Wednesday nights at the
very latest. Items will also be marked " SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE" if
a more detailed article appears in the CABARET NEWS page on the website.
A great big thank you to the more than 50 folks who have already joined
as members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for the 2005-2006 membership
year - which actually starts on July 6th but effective as you card
received. I will be sending out the first batch of cards (and CDs
to GOLD members and above) this weekend.
You might want to join or rejoin right now for the
new membership year as well, especially if you plan to attend our
15th Anniversary Party/Show at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street,
NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) on July 6th (details further down in this issue). 2005-2006 members
will be admitted FREE to the pre-show party in the piano bar starting
at 6:00 pm. You can join for the $20 SILVER membership cost at the
door, or join in advance and save yourself a lot of delay. And 2005-2006
members will get a $15 discount for the show that starts at 7:30
pm in the cabaret room. (Your benefits start immediately!) SILVER
memberships are just $20 - GOLD memberships are $75 with a bunch
of extra benefits. Read more about how to join, and more about the
party and show in this issue or on the website - just click on this
line: mailto:membership@svhamstra.com?subject=MEMBERSHIP
If you think putting on a benefit cabaret show is easy, check again.
There are a lot of details I am just finding out about, but the most
difficult part is choosing the performers to appear. My first idea
was to use as many performers as possible, so I planned on a show
filled with duets, trios and more. But the very first two groups I
contacted could not make the date - July is vacation time for many,
and to arrange for three or four members of a group, plus in many
cases a accompanist, to get their schedules coordinated is nearly
impossible. So much for that idea.
So, instead I made a list - of folks who have been
favorites of mine for several years, who have shown the same kind
of perseverance and dedication to the art of cabaret that CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE represents. For the most part I saw their very first
performances in cabaret, and I have joyfully watched them grow as
performers over the years. I started with a list of over 30 (I'm
sure if I worked on it a bit more it would have grown to 50 or more).
I cut the list to 15 or so, and then trimmed a little more to try
to fit everything into a 90-minute show. Amazingly, all the folks
except one (he had another, paying, gig on the 6th) that I invited
accepted. As with all live entertainment events, the list is subject
to change - so I am holding a few names in reserve, especially since
one performer on the program is expecting a baby in late June.
I think everyone will have a great time at the show.
Steven Ray Watkins will be musical director, and we have even lined
up a few "surprise" guests to add a bit of sparkle and excitement
to the evening. Tickets will go on sale on June 1st - on the website
only - so don't call THE ENCORE.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE continues all summer long - we never take a
vacation from sending out our twice-a-week issues. So, if you run
a banner ad in July and/or August, you will be promoted in every MONDAY
issue week after week (and if you offer a discount to members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE, in the MIDWEEK issue as well!). Now the good news:
We are having a special BIG & BIGGER BANNER sale in July and August!
Get four weeks supersize banner advertising for the price of three,
or get three weeks megasize banner advertising for the price of two!
This offer is for a limited number of banners running between June
26th, 2005 and September 3rd, 2005. Savings run from 20% to 30% -
more if you are a GOLD or above member.
To qualify for this special price, the SUPERSIZE
banner must begin its 4-week run no later than August 7th, 2005,
the MEGASIZE banner must begin its run no later than August 14th,
2005. It must run for only four weeks, or three weeks respectively
- no extensions at these prices. Advertising is limited to one banner
per advertiser per given period. Completed Banner must be provided
by the advertiser.
The number of banners available in this offer is
limited to 15 per week, since several of the 20 slots normally available
are already reserved. Banner must be paid in full before start of
run. Acceptable ads are placed on first-ordered, first-paid, first-served
basis. I reserve the right to reject any ad or link that I feel
in any way would offend my regular web page visitors, is not cabaret-related
or would not be appropriate for the website. Banners will run from
SUNDAY through SATURDAY.
NEWS ABOUT CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
REAL LIVE BENEFIT FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE TO BE HELD ON JULY 6th
By the way, I am planning a real, actual, benefit and membership drive
on July 6th at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960
- http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) 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 to just 70, but a pre-show party will
be also be held. 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. More details will follow. SEE
WEBSITE FOR MORE
2005-2006 MEMBERSHIPS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
Now is a great time to join as a new member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE!
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 5th, 2006. For new members it means that
a basic $20 SILVER membership will cost less than $1.50 per month!
Each week there are 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, just click on this line: mailto:membership@svhamstra.com?subject=MEMBERSHIP
and I'll send all the details. You can even make your donation by
credit card, using PayPal. If you prefer not to use a credit card
and PayPal, you can send a check made out simply to Stu Hamstra
and mail it to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, 676A Ninth Avenue #120, NY,
NY 10036.
LOOKING FOR CDs
All GOLD members (and higher) who join CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will
receive a FREE cabaret CD - the ones I currently have available are
listed and displayed on the special FREE CD page (http://www.svhamstra.com/MembershipCDs.shtml
) page with a link to where they can be purchased. If you have cabaret
CDs (unused) that you would like to donate for this promotion, just
send them in to STU HAMSTRA, 676A Ninth Avenue #120, New York, NY
10036. This is a MAILBOXES, ETC. store just around the corner from
MAMA'S & DANNY's, open every day except Sunday until 7:00 pm (they
close at 5:00 pm on Saturday) if you are in the area and care to drop
them off there and save on postage. Send me a note if you need more
details.
HAVING TROUBLE USING PAYPAL?
Yes, it can be confusing. If you have a problem, send me an e-mail
with the amount you wish to send and I will send you a PayPal "invoice"
which everyone says makes the procedure easy. For new PayPal users,
there is a full set of instructions included.
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!
MARCUS KETTLES RELEASES NEW CD ON MONDAY THE 23rd
Vocalist/actor Marcus Kettles moved to Ojai, CA 14 months ago from
NYC, where he appeared in cabaret and theater. He'll be back in Manhattan
on Monday, May 23rd at 8:00 pm at DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street,
NYC - 212-307-9797 - http://www.dillonslounge.com/
), to release his new CD "Minister of Love." He'll be singing selections
from the CD, including a special one, "What I Want to Dp." The CD
has 14 songs - 7 of them original. There is a $15 cover (which includes
a new CD) and no minimum.
UPTOWN EXPRESS IN THREE SHOWS AT THE DUPLEX
Uptown Express, the dynamic pop/cabaret group born out of the New
York City Gay Men's Chorus, has been delighting concert and cabaret
audiences under the direction of James Followell for 17 years. They
will be presenting two shows at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher
Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
), featuring favorite guest artists KT Sullivan and Jacqueline Jonee,
and original arrangements of music from performers as diverse as Cole
Porter and The Mills Brothers to Patsy Cline, The Beatles and Madonna.
Shows are Saturday, May 21st at 9:30 pm and Thursday, May 26th at
7:00 pm with Ms. Sullivan, and Thursday, June 2nd at 7:00 pm with
Ms. Jonee. Members of the group are Christopher Caswell, Peter Criswell,
John DePalma, Mark Danis, Alex Goro, Sonelius Kendrick-Smith, Ryan
Leeds, Michael Morisi and Phil Zipkin. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink
minimum.
TODAY'S NEWS TODAY!
Here are a number of cabaret events taking place today!
SETH'S CHATTERBOX TONIGHT FEATURES RICHARD KIND
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 19th, will feature actor Richard Kind, currently
starring in THE PRODUCERS. 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 19th at THE TEN20 at the
Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West Hollywood,
CA - 310-854-1111) will feature performers from LA and beyond. 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/.
RICHARD MALAVET TONIGHT AT THE ENCORE
Richard Malavet is "Seizing the Night" for two performances only at
the new cabaret venue, THE ENCORE (226 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-
221-3960 (http://www.theencorenyc.com/)
on Thursday, May 19th at 9:30 pm (with an additional show scheduled
for June 16th). Mr. Malavet's ENCORE debut will feature a retrospective
of several of his favorite jazz, Latin, standards and contemporary
songs from shows past, as well as new songs of similar styles that
he's added to the mix. The musical director, also on piano, is award-winning
pianist and arranger, Ross Patterson, a longtime collaborator of Malavet's.
For these dates, Don Falzone is on bass with Gene Lewin on drums.
There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink minimum.
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
These news items are placed in chronological order.
NEW STARS OF THE PURPLE ONION CONTINUES
On Friday, May 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. Scheduled to perform on Friday, May 20th: Young
jazz talent, Katie Catinella, the ethereal voice of Terri Kelly, the
humorous and Sinatra-inspired Pasquale Franzese, and the jazz stylings
of both Biaja Solomon and Paul Arleo. Gary Neuman accompanies both
Terri and Pasquale. There is a $10 cover charge.
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). This is the opportunity
to meet folks who've been in the Writing for Performance Workshops
and are creating solo shows and other writings and testing out ten-minute
segments. Line-up: Andy Christie, Joe Hickey, Susannah Conn, and Kelly
Moylan. Also singer/songwriter Cassandra Kubinski. 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/
"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/.
LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN AT ODETTE'S MAY 22nd
Vocalist Lucille Carr-Kaffashan will perform on Sunday, May 22nd at
Sunday Brunch at THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope,
PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html).
Musical director is David Brunetti, with Lennie Watts directing.,
There is a $16.50 cover, plus $10 food/drink minimum. SEE WEBSITE
FOR MORE
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" TAKES A SUNDAY OFF
On this coming Sunday, May 22nd, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the
Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram,
usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm (ET) is Pre-Empted for THE GOLDEN
AGE OF RADIO On-Air Fundraiser. David will be back on Sunday, May
29th for a special Memorial Day Weekend SWING show. 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/.
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.
RIP CRYSTAL FOR ONE NIGHT AT FEINSTEIN'S
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 1-212-339-4095
- http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) is proud to present the return appearance of Rip Crystal for one
night only on Monday, May 23rd. His all new show will feature more
popular jazz standards of the 30s and 40s such as "The Very Thought
Of You," "Everything Happens To Me," "In The Wee Small Hours," "Swinging
On A Star" and Duke Ellington's "Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues."
Rip will also be doing songs by more contemporary composers such as
"The Secret of Life" by James Taylor, "I'm Not Alone" by South American
composer Ivan Lins and "All I Have To Do Is Dream" made famous by
the Everly Brothers. Mr. Crystal will once again be joined by his
Musical Director, the Grammy Award nominated jazz pianist, Mike Melvoin,
and Steve Gilmore on bass. For this show only, there is a $50 cover
and a $40 minimum. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
BELGIAN CUISINE AND BELGIAN CHANTEUSE AT THE MANOR
On Tuesday, May 24th, LE DOME at The Manor (111 Prospect Avenue, West
Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360 - http://themanorrestaurant.com/
) proudly presents an EVENING OF BELGIAN CUISINE featuring Micheline
Van Hautem, Belgian chanteuse with "Songs of Jacques Brel" accompanied
by Frederik Caelen, Accordionist/Pianist. Dinner seatings are at 6:00,
6:15 & 6:30 pm. Showtime is 9:00 pm. Cost for dinner and show is $79
plus tax and gratuity. Select Belgian beers will be presented at additional
cost. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
TONY DESARE CELEBRATES HIS DEBUT CD AT BIRDLAND
Tony DeSare, new singer, pianist and songwriter, will play two special
shows at the famed New York jazz club BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street,
NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) on Tuesday, May 24th at 9:00 & 11:00 pm. This concert will celebrate
the release of his debut CD Want You, his big national splash on Telarc
International. He will be joined at Birdland by Mike Lee on bass and
Brian Czach on drums. Both shows have a $25 cover music charge and
a $10 minimum. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
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.
LIVE AT THE TURN FEATURES MAC-WINNING GUESTS ON MAY 25th
Collette Black in association with UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove
Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438 - http://www.rosesturn.com/
) 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 on Wednesday, May 25th are
Adrianne Tolsch, (3 time Mac Award winner) Ricky Ritzel and Leslie
Anderson, (2005 Mac & Bistro Award) the cast of What's Your Problem?
a new musical revue with music by Hector Coris & Paul L. Johnson,
(2004 Mac Nominees) plus a brand new improv troupe with the outrageous
name Devil's Dancebelt. Live at The Turn will have performances on
Wednesday May 25th and June 8th & 22nd at 8:00 pm. There is a $10
cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum. $8 Cover charge 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.
BARBARINO & COSMOS MOVE TO NEW NIGHT AT THE IRIDIUM ROOM
Scott Barbarino & The Cosmopolitans Variety Hour with Leslie Anderson
& Ricky Ritzel returns to IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC -
212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/)
on a new night - Thursdays at 7:00 pm. The show includes special guests
each week, plus a special Stardust Spotlight Guest and novelty acts
courtesy of Magic Brian and the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Guests
lined up so far are: May 26th, Shaynee Rainbolt; June 2nd, Marcus
Simeone; June 9th, Joan Crowe; June 16th, Brandon Cutrell; June 23rd,
Alice Frazier. There is a $15 cover. $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
BARBARA LEA RELEASES NEW CD AT THE ENCORE
On Friday, May 27th at 7:00 pm, world-class jazz singer, Barbara Lea
with Dick Miller on piano come to New York's hottest new club,THE
ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
), to celebrate the release of their new CD, DEEP IN A DREAM, a collection
of Jimmy Van Heusen songs. There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink minimum.
SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
FINAL MERCED SHOW OF SEASON FEATURES SULLIVAN & NADLER
McDowell Productions & The 2nd Annual Central California Cabaret Series
presents KT Sullivan & Mark Nadler in "Sweet & Lowdown," an evening
of pure Gershwin at the MERCED MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER (645 West
Main Street, Merced, CA - 209-388-9665 - http://www.artsmerced.org/
) on Saturday, May 28th. $100 VIP Includes premium seating for seated
dinner and show, red & white wine, champagne reception with Mark &
KT, and journal listing. $75 Includes buffet dinner and preferred
seating for the performance. $55 Includes show only seats. SEE WEBSITE
FOR MORE
VOCAL TRIO BOULEVARD EAST RETURNS TO ODETTE'S ONE NIGHT ONLY
In 2004, the vocal trio Boulevard East celebrated the arrival of its
first CD "Timeless," with a series of appearances around the tri-state
area. The trio returns to the famed THE CABARET at Odette's (South
River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html
) on Saturday, May 28th at 8:00 pm. The show, titled "The Best..."
is a reprise of the show offered in September of 2004, which highlighted
the group's favorites from their varied repertoire. A $17 cover charge
applies with a $10 food or drink minimum. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, MAY 31st
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/
.
VALERIE SNEADE CELEBRATES RELEASE OF HER NEW CD
Award winning singer/actress Valerie Sneade, native of North Grafton,
MA, is pleased to announce a concert to celebrate the release of her
debut CD at STAGELOFT REPARATORY THEATRE (450 Main Street, Sturbridge,
MA - 508-347-9005) on June 3rd & 4th at 8:00 pm, June 5th at 2:00
pm. The CD "Let Me Be Strong" is an eclectic mix of music ranging
from Broadway and standards to jazz to soft rock. Ms. Sneade will
perform songs from her CD as well as excerpts from her critically
acclaimed one-woman shows including The American Idol Medley and The
Marni Nixon Tribute. Ms. Sneade will be backed by a four-piece band
led by music director Jim Rice. Tickets are $15. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
BROADWAY DOWNTOWN AT THE DUPLEX CONTINUES IN JUNE
THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
) announces the continuation of the celebrated BROADWAY DOWNTOWN series
during the month of June. Broadway Downtown was launched in early
2005 as a program to celebrate Broadway talents in special, one-night-only
concerts. Past participants have included Barbara Walsh, Sally Mayes,
Christiane Noll, Darius DeHaas, Judy Blazer and Barrett Foa. This
June, The Duplex is pleased to welcome on Monday, June 6th at 7:00
pm, Wicked's Kristy Cates in her farewell to NYC performance, before
leaving the Broadway production of WICKED to assume the role of Elphaba
in the Chicago production; June 13th at 7:00 pm, Mamma Mia's Karen
Mason in BETTER DAYS, a tribute to songwriter Brian Lasser. Tickets
for Broadway Downtown are $20 each, and are available via Smarttix
at http://www.smarttix.com/
or at 212-868-4444. Please note there is a two-drink minimum at each
performance. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
ALL STAR CAST ANNOUNCED FOR SEASON FINALE OF BROADWAY BY THE YEAR
The critically acclaimed musical theater homage known as Broadway
by the Year will conclude its fifth smash season with an all star
cast led by Rachel York and Brad Oscar. The concert, devoted to The
Broadway Musicals of 1962 will take place at THE TOWN HALL (123 West
43rd Street, NYC - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) on Monday, June 13th. The show will also star Felicia Finley, Danny
Gurwin, Christine Pedi, and Scott Coulter. Scott Siegel, the series'
creator/producer/writer/host also promises additional surprises, the
first of which is certainly the announcement that Broadway star Bryan
Batt (currently understudying Gary Beach in La Cage Aux Folles) will
helm the concert in what will be his directorial debut! There are
limited tickets available in the front and rear balcony. Tickets are
$45 & $40 and can be bought at TicketMaster.com or by phone at 212-307-4100.
The Town Hall box office can be reached at 212-840-2824 and it is
open from noon to 6 PM on Monday thru Saturday. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
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.
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or June, be sure to get your order in. I limit the number of ads to
20 per week and in some weeks only a few slots remain. Please let
me know if you wish to reserve space and for which weeks (banners
run from Sunday through Saturday). A banner ad for three weeks can
cost as little as $108 total - if you take advantage of the PayPal
and Member Deals discounts - and even less if you are a GOLD member
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SILVER members receive a one-time rebate
of $20 on their first banner ad of the membership year.
Performers running banners get a special listing
for their show or other cabaret-related item in every MONDAY issue
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching nearly 2,500 subscribers. Go
to http://svhamstra.com/BannerHere.shtml
or else just send me a note at banners@svhamstra.com
with the single word "banners" in the subject line, and I'll send
all the details.
SEE SPECIAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SUMMER BIG & BIGGER
BANNER sale above in this issue.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The following shows are currently offering members special prices
and discounts totaling over $150. If your show is offering a discount
to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members and is not listed here, please let
me know at once, so that you can be included on the MEMBER DEALS page
on the website and listed weekly in the newsletter.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS IN NEW YORK CITY
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..." with
one more show scheduled on Thursday, May 26th, at 9:15 pm. There is
a $10 cover, $10 food/drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
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. Remaining performances are Sundays,
May 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. SEE WEBSITE
FOR MORE
"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.
SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
Wenhelm Productions' ongoing American Composer Series presents "Sweet
Mystery: The Music of Victor Herbert" with remaining shows on Sunday
May 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/
)
The Shaynee Rainbolt Quartet will make their NYC cabaret debut on
three Wednesdays in June at 9:30 pm. Performances are scheduled for
June 1st, 8th & 15th. The quartet includes Shaynee Rainbolt on vocals,
Tedd Firth on Piano, Tom Hubbard on Bass and Warren Odze on Drums.
There is a $12 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. There is a $8 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
In her new show "Mama Said ... the songs of Cass Elliot," Alisa Schiff
takes a musical journey through the career and catalogue of this icon
of 60s pop culture. Performances are scheduled for Saturday. May 28th
at 5:00 pm, Tuesday, May 31st at 7:00 pm, Friday, June 3rd at 7:00
pm and Monday June 6th at 7:00 pm. The show is directed by Lennie
Watts, and musically directed by Steven Ray Watkins, with backup vocals
by Mason Roberts and Julie Stirman. There is a $10 cover, $12 food/drink
minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE WEBSITE
FOR MORE
3 time MAC & BISTRO Award Winner Eric Pickering brings back his award
winning show "ODE TO ATTENTION SEEKERS - a modern day burlesque" for
one night only on Sunday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm. The show features original
musical direction by David Maiocco, with Steven Ray Watkins at the
piano, David Austin on keyboards and Damien Bassman on drums. Backup
singers are Leslie Anderson, Traci Reynolds and Heidi Weymueller.
Direction is by Lennie Watts. There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink
minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
In 2004, the vocal trio Boulevard East celebrated the arrival of its
first CD "Timeless," with a series of appearances around the tri-state
area. The trio now returns to New York City with a special show, titled
"The Best ... Encores & More," which will highlight the group's favorites
from their varied repertoire, plus a few new additions. Show times
are as follows: Saturdays, June 18th & 25th at 5:00 pm, and Tuesday,
June 28th at 9:30 pm. A $15 cover charge applies with a $12 food or
drink minimum. There is a $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE. GO TO FULL STORY
Bistro and MAC/ASCAP Songwriters Award recipient Ed Alstrom is back
for his first NYC cabaret show in almost 2 years on Tuesday, May 31st
at 9:30 pm. Alstrom exploded onto the NY cabaret scene 3 years ago
with his ACID CABARET, to great reviews and accolades. He has since
been doing lots of Broadway (Hairspray, Brooklyn) and off-Broadway
(Dream A Little Dream, Caroline, Or Change), as well as providing
musical direction for other cabaret acts (Darlene Love, Timeless Divas,
Kristopher McDowell, Fabulous Pink Flamingos, Page Sampson, Jenn Hartmann,
Pam Tate). He has also spent many Saturdays and Sundays at Yankee
Stadium, where he is the weekend organist. Alstrom's newest offering
will be the requisite theme-less, untitled, wildly diverse, stream-of-consciousness
show he is known for, with some blues, some R&B, some of his acclaimed
originals, as well as his deconstruction of famous show tunes and
classical masterpieces. $10 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $5 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
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. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
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. Remaining shows will
be presented on Fridays, May 20th, and 27th at 9:30 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.
SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
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. SEE WEBSITE FOR
MORE
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.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
)
Jasper Kump makes his NYC cabaret debut on Mondays, June 6th & 13th
at 9:30 pm. He'll perform songs from his new CD "Sundays in New York"
along with the Russ Kassoff Quartet featuring Russ Kassoff on Piano),
Martin Wind on Bass, Rick Cutler on Percussion and Gerry Niewood on
Horns. There is a $20 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
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 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. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE IMPROV (318 West 53rd Street, NYC
- tkts: http://www.comedysportznewyork.com/
COMEDYSPORTZ is a hilarious, audience-interactive comedy competition
between two teams of professional comedians who perform a series of
scenes, games and songs all based on suggestions from the audience!
Shows are scheduled for Sundays at 6:00 pm and Mondays at 8:00 pm.
Comedy for everyone that's fast, fresh and competitive. If you like
"Who's Line Is It, Anyway?" you'll LOVE ComedySportz. Cast members
include Christine Turner, Debbie Rabbai, Sam Cohen, Lynn Marie Hulsman
with Matt Loren Cohen and Hector Coris sharing duties at the piano.
There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. NO COVER for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway,
NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/)
Scott Barbarino & The Cosmopolitans Variety Hour, starring Scott Barbarino
and Leslie Anderson as The Cosmopolitans, and Ricky Ritzel at the
piano, will be appearing Thursdays at 7:00 pm. The show features special
guests each week. 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/
)
Eileen Fulton will be appearing for one more night only on Saturday,
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. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street,
NYC - 1-212-366-5438- http://www.rosesturn.com/
)
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.
SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
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 on Wednesday May 25th are Adrianne Tolsch, (3 time Mac Award
winner) Ricky Ritzel and Leslie Anderson, (2005 Mac & Bistro Award)
the cast of What's Your Problem? a new musical revue with music by
Hector Coris & Paul L. Johnson, (2004 Mac Nominees) plus a brand new
improv troupe with the outrageous name Devil's Dancebelt. Live at
The Turn will have performances on Wednesday May 25th and June 8th
& 22nd 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. Remaining performance is Friday
May 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" Remaining May performance
is Saturday May 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.
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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) - the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE CHAT BOARD - where anyone, anywhere,
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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.
A great big thank you to the more than 50 folks who
have already joined as members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for the
2005-2006 membership year - which actually starts on July 6th but
effective as you card received. Last year over 400 folks took advantage
of membership and gave their support to this publication and website.
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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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