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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #050507 - Monday, May 23,
2005
Since 1990 Your First, Best, and Only Complete Source of Cabaret
News
CELEBRATING OUR 15th YEAR COVERING CABARET ALL OVER
THE WORLD!
JOIN US ON JULY 6TH AT THE ENCORE, NYC, TO CELEBRATE!
If it's anything to do with cabaret, you'll probably
read it here first!
This is a MONDAY NEWS Issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and also includes
information on all the banner ads running on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website plus listings for around the world, including shows at over
100 venues and covering over 300 performances (with a number offering
discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE). The MID-WEEK issue,
normally sent on Thursdays, will include more news, breaking stories
and notes, cabaret tips, review summaries, plus listings of shows
offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
ATTENTION AOL USERS: Over 400 newsletters sent out to AOL subscribers
have been bouncing back each issue - with no resolution coming from
AOL in spite of promises. All copies of past issues are archived on
the website.
EVEN THE BEST LAID PLANS GO ASTRAY!
I am learning new lessons every day! Last Friday, the 20th, I had
a full schedule planned. I had to go to Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan
to return some AMTRAK tickets that were nearing a year old - after
a year you can't return them. Then I planned a much needed haircut,
have a late lunch, pick up my mail and see a show at THE ENCORE at
7:00 pm. I was then going to head downtown to HELEN'S to catch Baby
Jane Dexter's show at 9:30 pm, then cross and uptown to catch the
Lovely show at CATARINA'S at 11:00 pm. I left the house at 2:00 pm,
well rested and feeling great. There was a 40 minute wait in line
at AMTRAK - not unusual for a Friday afternoon. The haircut went well
- after all, they don't have much to work with. McDonald's got my
order wrong - not unusual. I got the mail, and made it to THE ENCORE
around 6:00 pm, just in time for a happy hour libation before the
show.
But now I wasn't feeling so great. I noted that my
knee seemed to be warmer than usual, seemed to be throbbing somehow,
and when I touched it, I discovered it had swollen quite a bit.
Just when things were going so well! Thankfully my pal Daniel had
joined me by that time, and could provide some assistance. I just
had time to tell the bartender to send my apologies to the performer
scheduled for 7:00 pm, made it to the street and scooted home -
in bed by 8:00 pm. After an ice pack and a good night's sleep, all
is back to normal. Lesson learned!
SLIGHT FORMAT CHANGE CONTINUES
This issue continues a new format, sort of, for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
In an effort to avoid repetition from week to week, items in the CABARET
NEWS section will appear in just one issue - and then will be moved
to the NEWS BRIEFS sections for each geographical/subject area on
the website. This does not apply to the shows running banners on the
website, which will continue to be listed each week in the MONDAY
issue, or those 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, web/radio/TV shows, etc.) will also appear, providing updated
guest information. These items must be received 2 days before issue
date to be included. Items will also be marked "SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE"
if a more detailed article appears in the CABARET NEWS page on the
website.
NEW MEMBERS ALREADY PASS 50 MARK!
A great big thank you to the nearly 60 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 your card
is received. I will be sending out the first batch of cards this afternoon.
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. 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. SILVER
memberships are just $20 - GOLD memberships are $75 with a bunch
of extra benefits. Read more about how to join in this issue or
on the website at http://svhamstra.com/Membership.shtml
or just click on this line: mailto:membership@svhamstra.com?subject=MEMBERSHIP
and I'll send all the details.
BENEFIT UPDATE FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE TO BE HELD ON JULY 6th
Now for more news on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE benefit and membership
drive on July 6th at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960
- http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). The event is being held to celebrate the 15th birthday of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE - coinciding with my 66th birthday.
The pre-show party, open to all, no reservations
necessary, in the piano bar, starts at 6:00 pm. If you are a 2005-2006
member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE admission is FREE - or you can
pay $20 cash at the door and receive a SILVER membership card on
the spot (after giving us your e-mail address, website address and
snail-mail address for our records). To save yourself time, get
your 2005-2006 membership now. Happy Hour prices will be in effect
at the cash bar, and snacks, prizes and guest performers will be
featured as well. If you would like to be a part of the pre-show
entertainment, drop me a note.
The show will take place at 7:30 pm in the showroom
downstairs, and will feature just a few of the many performers I
have grown to enjoy over the past 15 years. Here are some of the
performers who are scheduled to appear: ROCK ALBERS, BABY JANE DEXTER,
JEANNE MACDONALD, SUE MATSUKI, JULIE REYBURN, MARCUS SIMEONE, MICHAEL
VACCARO, LENNIE WATTS, NANCY WITTER plus several surprise guests.
The amazing Steven Ray Watkins will be musical director for the
evening, which should wrap-up around 9:30 pm. (As with all live
entertainment events, performers are subject to change.)
You will need to make your reservations for the 7:30
pm show via the website - don't call the club. Seating is limited
to 70. There already is a special page on the website with details
on the benefit, and on June 1st I will be adding a link where you
can order your reservations - please don't place your order before
that date. 2005-2006 members who have joined before May 30th will
receive a special e-mailing offering show tickets 24 hours before
they will be offered on the website. You can purchase your tickets
in advance via PayPal when you make your reservation, or send a
check - which must be received by July 1st or your reservation may
be cancelled.
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 6 weeks membership free. All 2005-2006
cards will expire on July 5th, 2006. Each week there are about $150
in discounts available for members. Now that's a bargain!
Please keep in mind that 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 on the website
at http://svhamstra.com/Membership.shtml
or 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.
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 with the "invoice."
ANOTHER JAM-PACKED ISSUE TODAY!
So much to write, so little time, so little space! I've included several
news items with this issue - with a bunch more on hold until the MID-WEEK
issue.
NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
I have a lot of cabaret news for you. I promise you will read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else! Even more
items can be found in the NEWS BRIEFS pages in all areas of the world
we cover, plus on the BREAKING NEWS page on the website. Now on with
the news:
SPECIAL LATE BREAKING NEWS
Here are a few items so new and fresh, I have hardly had time to proofread
them!
JACK DONAHUE AT THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM JUNE 14th THROUGH 25th
Jack Donahue will perform at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th
Street, NYC - 212-419-9331 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/
) for two weeks in June, from Tuesday the 14th through Saturday, the
24th, with shows on Tuesdays through Saturdays at 9:00 pm, with added
shows at 11:30 pm on Fridays & Saturdays. Jack will be joined by the
Andy Ezrin Trio. Call the club for cover and minimum charges.
MIDDLE EIGHT MUSIC ADDS PARTNER, TO OPEN RETAIL STORE IN MELBOURNE
Shane Hewett has just announced that Max Peterson (formerly of The
CD Collector in Sydney) has become a partner in MIDDLE EIGHT MUSIC
(http://www.middle8.com/
) and they are currently preparing to open a retail store in the heart
of beautiful South Yarra in Melbourne. MIDDLE EIGHT will still be
providing mail-order services, but with will now be able to offer
a much bigger range of products. The aim is to make Middle Eight Music
Australia's premier show music store for CDs and DVDs. Of course the
store will stock other genres, with the emphasis on cabaret, nostalgia,
classical and some jazz. Opening date has not been set, but should
be announced shortly.
INTERNET RADIO SHOW PRESENTS NEW INSTALLMENT
The second installment of the internet radio show, "Great Singers,
Great Songs," hosted by John Boswell and Anne Kerry Ford, is now posted
and available world-wide, absolutely free, 24/7. The direct link to
the show is http://www.sunsetstrip.com/radio/host_annejohn.html
. "Great Singers, Great Songs" features many outstanding vocalists
from the world of Broadway and cabaret. The multi-media site which
hosts the show has had over 1,000,000,000 hits in the first few weeks
of being up, and the momentum is building.
FIRST ANNUAL BROADWAY CABARET FESTIVAL AT TOWN HALL IN OCTOBER
The First Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival, featuring stars from Broadway
and Cabaret, takes place on October 21st through 23rd at THE TOWN
HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
). On Friday, October 21st, "Life is a Cabaret - a tribute to Kander
& Ebb," features Ann Reinking, Brent Barrett, Robert Cuccioli and
many more, hosted by Scott Siegel. On Saturday the 22nd, "Euan Morton
and Louise Pitre Sing Broadway" in an evening of contemporary and
classic Broadway songs. On Sunday the 23rd, "Broadway Originals" hosted
by Scott Siegel and featuring Karen Akers, Stephen Bogardus, Liz Callaway,
Michael Cerveris, Chick Cooper, Debbie Gravitte, Annie Golden, Sam
Harris, Liz Larsen, Austin Pendleton, Emily Skinner and more - all
reliving their Broadway performances. Tickets are $40 & $45 and available
now.
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
In an effort to cut down on "repeated" events, except for announcements
of programs offered by cabaret membership organizations, and shows
where guests change weekly, cabaret news items will appear just once
in the newsletter and then added to the NEWS BRIEFS page of the appropriate
location on the website. The NEWS BRIEFS pages are updated regularly,
and cover all areas of the world.
ODETTE'S MONDAY SHOWCASE IS SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT MARCH 23rd
Bob Egan's next SHOWCASE NIGHT at THE CABARET at Odette's (South River
Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html)
is scheduled for tonight, Monday, March 23rd at 7:30 pm. Performers
scheduled so far include Mary Voigt, The Michelle Wiley Trio, Bob
Daddona, Jerry Wichinsky, AJ Tyndale, Michael Traupman, Doug Oxenhorn,
Nina Donze, and Joe Flanagan. There is a $8 cover, $10 food/drink
minimum.
ROUND TABLE PLAY RETURNS TO THE OAK ROOM TONIGHT
The Peccadillo Theater Company is pleased to announce the return of
their production of The Talk Of The Town, which is about the Algonquin
Round Table, fittingly at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street,
NYC - 212-840-6800 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/
). The Talk Of The Town begins performances on Monday, May 23rd at
8:30 pm and will continue on every Monday through August 22nd. Lyrics
and music are by Ginny Redington and Tom Dawes, and the show is directed
by Dan Wackerman. Tickets are $55 with a 2-drink minimum.
DARYL SHERMAN AT JAZZ AT NOON AT ST. PETER'S CHURCH MAY 25th
Jazz at Noon continues on Wednesday, May 5th at ST. PETER'S CHURCH
- LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC). This week's
performer is Daryl Sherman with Mike Renzi on piano and Jay Leonhart
on bass. Performance is at 1:00 pm - $5.
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 SPECIAL 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 is hosted by the comedy duo
of Wayne Henry and Suzanne Stein. Each show will feature sketch, improv,
stand-up and musical guests. Scheduled to appear on Wednesday, May
25th at 8:00 pm 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 future performances on Wednesdays, 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.
SHAYNEE RAINBOLT IS GUEST OF THE COSMOPOLITANS THIS THURSDAY
Scott Barbarino & The Cosmopolitans Variety Hour, starring Scott Barbarino
and Leslie Anderson as The Cosmopolitans, and Ricky Ritzel at the
piano, are appearing on Thursdays at 7:00 pm at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB
(1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
). Each week features special guest artists as well, and this week's
special guest on May 26th is Shaynee Rainbolt. Scott and crew have
put together an old fashioned comedy variety show, with just a hint
of old time vaudeville thrown in to add some spice and flavor. Sort
of like watching an Ed Sullivan show with a sassy backup singer and
a hip musical director. There is a $15 cover. $15 food/drink minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
LATE-NIGHT CABARET SHOWCASING LOCAL CHICAGO TALENT
CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
) presents "Night Owls Series" every Friday night in June at 10:30
pm at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830
- http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) featuring several Chicago artists nightly, offering a variety of
songs and styles. Tickets are $12.00 per show, 2-drink minimum.
June 3rd: "Songs Were Made to Sing" featuring KT
McCammond, Ave Logan, Hillari Hunter, Rob Dorn. Directed by Bob
Moreen. Co-directed by John Eskola & Tracy Adams.
June 10th: "Brainy and Zany Ladies...& a Guy" featuring
Mindy Mann, Laura Hull, Francesca Amari, Michelle Lazowski. Directed
by Carla Gordon, music directed by Ron Jung.
June 17th: "Friends, Lovers...& Others" featuring
Jimmy Odom, Barbara Stuart, Cheryl Szucsits, Johnny Little, Denise
La Grassa. Co-directed by Jeanne Scherkenbach & Suzy Petri. Musical
Director Dan Stetzel.
June 24th: "Taking Our Chances" featuring Beverly
Opelka, Carol Holms, Carol Weston, Kathy Lahiff, Michelle Greenberg,
Patti Kinsella, Phillis Zornig, Ray Kasman. Directed by Claudia
Hommel. Musical Director Sue Keller.
HAYDEN TEE AT NJPAC CHASE ROOM ON JUNE 5th
Award-winning Hayden Tee from New Zealand, the recipient of the 2002
New York Award at the Sydney Cabaret Convention, has been wowing audiences
throughout Australia and more recently in New York with his chameleon-like
skills as singer, actor and comedian. He will be appearing at The
Chase Room at the NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (One Center Street,
Newark, NJ - 888-466-5722 - http://www.njpac.org/
) on Sunday, June 5th at 5:00 pm. In his cabaret performances and
on his self-titled debut CD, Hayden Tee takes audiences on an intense
and fascinating journey, uniquely combining dramatic interpretation
with madcap antics, exploring the ways that escapism dominates our
lives through television, musicals and movies. Tickets are $45.
TONY SHOW IN SAN FRANCISCO BENEFITS THEATER GROUP
Terese Genecco presents "TICKET TO THE TONYS, A Celebration Of The
American Theatre Wing's Antoinette Perry Awards" at the NEW CONSERVATORY
THEATRE CENTER (25 Van Ness Avenue, SF - 415-861-8972 - http://www.nctcsf.org/
) on Sunday, June 5th from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. This fun-filled event
features an extensive silent auction, live simulcast of the Tony Award
Show, wine bar, and a "Taste of Hayes Valley" highlighting local cuisine.
Also in the show are Spencer Day and The Crimson Club, Cindy Goldfield,
Scrumbly Koldewyn, Gerri Lawlor, Meg Mackay, Billy Philadelphia, and
the cast of Whoop-Dee-Doo! Tickets are $75 individual admission or
$250 for a reserved VIP cocktail table. All proceeds to benefit the
New Conservatory Theatre Center.
GASHOLE CELEBRATES TONY NIGHT JUNE 5th AT THE ENCORE
Karen Mack and Michael Holland and the entire GASHOLE crew are back
with another Big Tony Night Bash! on Sunday, June 5th from 7:00 pm
at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). For a mere $50 you can enjoy a great show, special guests, watch
the TONY AWARD telecast on the big screen and lots of food. Oh, yes,
what would a GASHOLE sponsored party be without 4 hours of open bar!
Plus, you can even pay by credit card! But call the club fast - the
phone lines open at 4:00 pm - because this annual bash sells out fast!
BACA ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR JUNE 20TH
The annual meeting of BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists
- http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
) will be held Monday, June 20th at 7:00 pm on the 26th floor conference
center of WILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE AND DORR LLP (60 State Street,
Boston MA). The BACA board will offer reports on the what the organization
has accomplished over the past year, the state of the organization's
finances, and future plans. There will be appetizers, soft drinks,
beer and wine. More details to follow.
A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS
REMEMBER: Each MONDAY issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter
includes listings for all the banner advertisers on the website as
long as the banner is running. In many cases there are more detailed
articles on these items in the CABARET NEWS section of the website.
ED ALSTROM ONE NIGHT ONLY AT THE ENCORE
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 AT THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960
- http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). 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 and off-Broadway, as well as providing musical direction
for other cabaret acts. 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
JASPER KUMP SINGS ABOUT SUNDAYS IN NEW YORK
Jasper Kump makes his NYC cabaret debut on Mondays, June 6th & 13th
at 9:30 pm AT HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth
Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
). 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
NEW WEBSITE A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE PHIL CAMPANELLA
A new website, http://www.PhilCampanella.com/
is a tribute website for the late Phil Campanella. Good bye Phil Campanella.
Your spirit will live on in your students and in all who knew you.
If you knew Phil, studied with Phil, etc., please when you visit the
website add an entry to the guest book. Your guest-book entry made
now, will be increasingly more meaningful to the community of Phil
Campanella admirers as the years and decades pass.
BARBARA LEA SINGS JIMMY VAN HEUSEN MAY 27th 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
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
BABY JANE DEXTER RELEASES NEW CD IN MONTH OF SHOWS IN MAY
After her critically acclaimed show "Bread & Gravy" last fall, Baby
Jane Dexter returns to HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) for an exclusive NY engagement. This will be the last opportunity
for her fans to see this moving show. Musical director is Ross Patterson.
At the same time, Ms. Dexter will be releasing her latest CD, based
on this show and recorded live at HELEN'S earlier this year. This
is a 4-week run of Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for 12 performances
only through May 28th, all shows at 9:15 pm. There will be $25 music
charge and a $15 food/drink minimum. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
MARGARET GOODMAN WITH "BEFORE & AFTER THE BALL AT HELEN'S
Margaret Goodman will be appearing in her new cabaret act, "BEFORE
AND AFTER THE BALL" at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) on Wednesday May 25th at 7:00 pm and Sunday May 29th at 2:00 pm.
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
"TIMELESS DIVAS! ENCORE" SUNDAYS AT 7:00 THROUGH JUNE
2005 MAC Award nominated "Timeless Divas! ENCORE" (Songs of the Silver
Screen) has returned with a new cast, a new format, and many new songs
as well as in a new location. Produced by Sandi Durell & Shari Upbin,
the show stars Eric Michael Gillett, Terry Burrell, Nina Hennessey,
Suzanne Ishee and substituting on various evenings the entrancing
LaTanya Hall. It is musically directed & arranged by Barry Levitt.
The show is presented on Sundays at 7:00 pm at HELEN'S RESTAURANT,
CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) and runs every week through June. Surprises await! $20 cover, $15
food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
For more information, contact the Diva Hotline: 212-615-6966. For
details, see http://www.TimelessDivas.com/
.
NEW YORK'S HOTTEY CABARET/PIANO BAR NOW IN MIDTOWN
New York's newest and hottest piano bar and show room, THE ENCORE
(266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) is located in the heart of the theater district. "The Encore" boasts
a state of the art cabaret room, a large, modern piano bar, and a
menu that features a delicious range of light fare and desserts. Doors
open at 4:00 pm, with happy hour drink prices until 8:00 pm. A complete
cabaret schedule can be found on the website. Lennie Watts serves
as the general manager and booking manager of this exciting new club.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS LIVE TAPING MAY 26th AT THE ENCORE
The hit cable-TV show "Jamie deRoy & friends" will continue taping
a new series of shows the last Thursday of each month through June
30th. The shows will be presented at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street,
NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) at 7:30 pm on May 26th and June 30th. The May 26th show will feature
as guests The Accidentals, David Buskin, Ann Crumb, Sherry Davey,
Jessica & John Esposito, Julie Gold and Euan Morton. June 30th, Lorna
Dallas, Maya Days, Meral Guneyman, Mary Liz McNamara and Sidney Myer.
There is a $20 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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of the world we cover on my BREAKING NEWS and NEWS BRIEFS pages on
the website.
NEW YORK CITY - MAJOR ENGAGEMENTS
AT THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800
ext. 171 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/
) - Karen Akers is here with her new show "When A Lady Loves" for
an exclusive seven-week engagement through May 28th. Performances
are Tuesdays through Thursdays at 9:00 pm with two shows on Fridays
and Saturdays at 9:00 pm and 11:30 pm. There is a $50 cover charge
for all shows plus a $20 minimum Tuesdays, Wednesdays and the late
shows on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursdays and at the early shows
on Fridays and Saturdays, there is a $50 prix-fixe dinner charge with
dinner seating from 7:00 pm
Also at THE OAK ROOM, Barbara Carroll, with two shows
on Sundays, a brunch show at 2:00 pm and a dinner show at 8:00 pm.
Accompanied by Jay Leonhart on bass, Ms. Carroll will pay tribute
to the legendary songwriter Harold Arlen. Call for cover/minimum
information.
The Peccadillo Theater Company is pleased to announce
the return of their production of The Talk Of The Town, which is
about the Algonquin Round Table, fittingly at THE ALGONQUIN OAK
ROOM. The Talk Of The Town begins performances on Monday, May 23rd
at 8:30 pm and will continue on every Monday through August 22nd.
Lyrics and music are by Ginny Redington and Tom Dawes, and the show
is directed by Dan Wackerman. Tickets are $55 with a 2-drink minimum.
AT BEMELMAN'S BAR (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
- Lostin Harris at the piano, Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 pm to
12:30 am, $20, $25 on Friday & Saturday; Chris Gillespie Trio, Tuesday
through Saturday, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, no cover; Earl Rose, Mondays,
5:30 pm to 12:30 am.
AT THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
- Legendary cabaret and concert artist Barbara Cook, in with "Tribute."
Ms. Cook will be accompanied on piano by her musical director Michael
Kosarin and Peter Donovan on bass. Performances through May 27th.
The performance schedule is: Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:45 pm
with an additional late show on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There is a
$75 cover charge on Tuesday through Thursday evenings and a $90 cover
charge on Friday and Saturday evenings. There is no minimum required
for any performance. Dinner is served from 6:30 pm.
AT THE CAFE PIERRE (Fifth Avenue at 61st Street, NYC - 212-838-8000
- http://www.fourseasons.com/pierre/
) - Piano entertainment with Kathleen Landis is featured Sunday to
Thursday from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 8:30
pm to 12:00 midnight.
AT THE COCKTAIL TERRACE at The Waldorf Astoria (Park Ave & 49th Street,
NYC - 212-355-3000 - http://www.waldorfastoria.com/
) - Cocktail Terrace delights visitors with traditional afternoon
tea, an engaging array of cocktails and the soothing strains of Cole
Porter's Steinway Grand Piano, featuring the lovely Daryl Sherman,
Wednesdays through Fridays, 4:30 to 7:30 pm and on Saturdays, from
3:00 to 7:00 pm.
AT FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095
- http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) - Rip Crystal for one night only on Monday, May 23rd, joined by
his Musical Director, jazz pianist Mike Melvoin, and Steve Gilmore
on bass. For this show only, there is a $50 cover and a $40 minimum.
Also, "An Evening with MICHAEL McKEAN & ANNETTE O'TOOLE:
NO STANDARDS," from May 24th through June 7th. The show will play
the following schedule: Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 PM with
late shows on Friday and Saturday at 11:00 PM. All shows have a
$60 cover and a $40 minimum.
AT LE JAZZ AU BAR (41 East 58th Street, NYC - 212-308-9455 - http://www.ticketweb.com/
) - Schedule not received at press time.
AT THE RAINBOW GRILL (30 Rockefeller Plaza - 65th Floor, NYC - 212-632-5100
- http://www.cipriani.com/cipriani/RainbowGrill/grill.htm)
- Pianist Michael Garin, a perennial New York City landmark, is now
holding forth here Thursdays through Sundays from 8:00 pm to midnight.
Call for information.
AT THE FREDERICK ROSE HALL at Time Warner Center (Columbus Circle,
Broadway at 60th Street, NYC - CenterCharge: 212-721-6500 - http://www.jazzatlincolncenter.org/)
- The Mabel Mercer Foundation (http://www.mabelmercer.org/
) has announced that CABARET CONVENTION will have a new home here
in ROSE HALL when it celebrates its 20th Anniversary, October 17th
through 23rd.
AT THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) - The First Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival, featuring stars from
Broadway and Cabaret, takes place on October 21st through 23rd. Tickets
are $40 & $45 and available now.
NEW YORK CITY - OTHER ROOMS - PERFORMERS OF NOTE
Since these rooms present many performers each week, I am only able
to list a few notable performances here. Please consult the club websites
for complete schedule information for all shows.
AT BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) - Tony DeSare, new singer, pianist and songwriter, will play two
special shows on Tuesday, May 24th at 9:00 & 11:00 pm. This concert
will celebrate the release of his debut CD Want You. 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.
Jim Caruso's open-mic CAST PARTY is here on Mondays
at 10:00 pm. No cover, $10 minimum; many more. See website.
Also at BIRDLAND, The New Season, a series of concerts
featuring top Broadway performers and composers. Coming: Stephanie
d'Abruzzo (May 23rd at 7:00 pm), Toxic Audio (May 30th at 7:00 pm),
Malcolm Gets in a benefit for The Songbook Project (June 13th at
7:00 pm), Max von Essen (July 18th at 7:00 pm) and Christine Ebersole
& Billy Stritch (July 25th at 7:00 pm). The New Season at Birdland
is presented by Jim Caruso, in association with TheaterMania.com.
There is a $30 cover and $10 food/drink minimum.
AT BRANDY'S PIANO BAR (235 East 84th Street, NYC - 1-212-744-4949
- http://www.brandyspianobarnyc.com/
) - Open-mic piano bar seven nights a week. Brandy's is one of the
Upper East Side's best-kept secrets. This intimate spot showcases
live talent every night of the week and has been for over 30 years.
No cover.
AT CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360 - http://cabaretusa.com/_wsn/page2.html
) - Open mic: Dennis Byrum plays piano and sings your favorites on
Mondays and Tuesdays, Gregory Allen and Kelly Briggs entertain on
Wednesdays through Saturdays singing your favorite songs from Broadway
and the great American Songbook. Cosmo's Gypsy Trio gets things going
on Sunday Nights with great Hungarian gypsy music.
AT THE C-NOTE (157 Avenue "C" NYC - 212 677-8142 - http://www.thecnote.com/
) - Open mic events from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Mondays; 5:00 to 9:00
pm on Tuesdays (INDIE mixer hosted by Dayna Blitz & Werner); 5:30
to 8:00 pm on Wednesdays (folk/rock hosted by Rick Johnson); 5:00
to 7:00 pm on Fridays (Jon Berger's 'Poets & Songwriters'); 4:00 to
7:00 pm on Saturdays (Jazz JAM hosted by Michael Vitali); 5:00 to
7:00 pm on Sundays (Singers & Songwriters hosted by Rick Johnson).
Jazz and rock continue until midnight - usually 3 or 4 performers
nightly. See website for full schedule, covers, minimums, etc.
AT DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-8133
- http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
) - Appearing in May: Blossom Dearie on Saturdays at 7:00 pm & Sundays
at 6:15 pm; BJ Ward, Mondays at 9:15 pm; Marlene VerPlanck, 25th;
Stephanie Sellars, 26th; Micheline Van Hauten, 23rd; Hani Stempler,
27th; Dane Vannatter, 27th; many more. See the website or call the
club for exact showtimes, cover charges and minimums. In the piano
bar after 9:30 pm, on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Rick Leonard;
Jerry Scott Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays; Sundays, Scott Ailing
and Rick Leonard.
AT DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797 - http://www.dillonslounge.com/
) - Tuesdays, May 24th & 31st at 7:00 pm, J. Michael Reeds in "Dress
Intimate." Musical Director & Piano: Wells Hanley. There is a $20
cover and a $10 food/drink minimum. Rest of schedule not received
at press time.
AT DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) - Appearing in May: 2004 MAC Award winning Ron Poole's "Poole Party"
Saturdays at 11:00 pm; Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX, Thursdays
at 6:00 pm; Michael Conley, Thursdays at 8:30 pm; Next Big Broadway
Musical, Saturdays at 8:30 pm; The Money Shot, Vol 2, 23rd & 30th;
Marilyn Tapes, 29th; The Music of Victor Herbert" May 24th; Blue Jupiter,
24th, 26th, 31st; David Nathan Scott, 23rd, 30th; George Marcy, 25th;
Nancy Witter, 27th; many more. See the website or call the club for
all events, showtimes, cover charges and minimums. In the piano bar
after 9:30 pm, Sundays & Mondays, Michael Edelstein; Tuesdays, Tracy
Stark; Wednesdays & Thursdays: Kenny Davidson; Fridays, Jay Bradley;
Saturdays, Bobby Peaco.
AT THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
) - Appearing in May: Mostly Sondheim, Fridays at 11:00 pm; John Tansey,
25th; Tonylust, Thursdays & Saturdays; Music of David Azarow, 27th;
Uptown Express, 26th; Storefront sing Nancy LaMott, 23rd & 24th; Julie
Hogan & Marge Adler, 23rd & 24th; Mintyfresh Comedy, 29th; many more.
See the website or call the club for all events, exact showtimes,
cover charges and minimums. In the piano bar at 9:30 pm: Brian Nash
on Sunday & Wednesday; Darius Frowner on Monday & Thursday; Greg Schlotzhauer
on Tuesday; Jim Keefe on Friday; Gerry Dieffenbach on Saturdays.
AT THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) - Appearing in May: Sundays at 2:00 pm, Jazz Brunch with Richard
Rodney Bennett; Thos Shipley, 30th; Mark McCoombs, Tuesdays at 9:30
pm; Lesley Anderson & Ricky Ritzel, Thursdays at 11:00 pm; David Gurland,
Fridays at 9:30 pm; Jamie deRoy & friends, 26th; Sonya Ledanski, May
25th; Bobby Belfry, 25th; Quinn Lemley, 24th; Barbara Lea, 27th; Alisa
Schiff, 28th, 31st; more! Check their website for all details, showtimes,
covers and minimums. Open mic and entertainment from 9:00 pm until
4:00 am with Steven Ray Watkins on Mondays & Saturdays; Robbie Stamper,
Tuesdays; Michael Isaacs, Wednesdays; Bobby Peaco, Thursdays; Bill
Graves, Fridays; Darius Frowner, Sundays.
AT HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue,
NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) - Appearing in May: Timeless Divas, Sundays at 7:00 pm; Judy & Bea,
Fridays at 11:30 pm; Alice Frazier, 26th; Baby Jane Dexter, Thursdays,
Fridays & Saturdays in May at 9:30 pm; Margaret Goodman, 22nd, 25th
& 29th; Julie Wilson, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 pm; Sheridan Hinton,
May 19th; Flotilla DeBarge, May 18th & 25th; Diana Templeton & Helen
Klass, May 22nd; Roslyn McClore, live CD taping, May 16th at 7:30
& 9:30 pm; many more. See the website for full schedule, times and
cover charges. Piano bar nightly, from 4:00 pm until 4:00 am with
various pianists and a top-notch singing wait-staff. Kitchen stays
open late - 1:00 am on weekdays, 2:00 am on Fridays & Saturdays.
AT IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
) - April events: Mondays, the legendary Les Paul; Tuesdays, The Mingus
Big Band; Thursdays, Scott Barbarino & The Cosmopolitans Variety Hour
with lots of guests; many more. Call for showtimes and cover/minimum
information.
AT JACQUES-IMO'S (366 Columbus Avenue, NYC - 212-799-0150 - http://www.jacquesimoscafe.com/
) - Sundays, 12 noon to 3:00 pm, New Orleans style Sunday brunch with
the Smith Street Society Jazz Band.
AT JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200
- Box Office: 212-539-8778 - http://www.joespub.com/
) - The first "The Leading Men" concert, featuring great male singers
from Broadway and cabaret, will be held on Monday, May 30th, at 7:00
pm. Alan Muraoka will direct. Tickets are $40 and proceeds will go
to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
). SOLD OUT! Plenty more to see here - check the website for all shows
and descriptions. Advance notice: Coming, Monday, June 27th 7:00 &
9:30 pm, Sam Harris. $25 cover.
AT LA BELLA'S (581 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-683-3889) - Trudi Mann's
fabulous Open Mic for Singers takes place every Sunday in the back
room from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Pat Firth is at the piano, Saadi Zain on
bass with host Trudi on drums and vocals. If you want to sing, please
bring two copies of your music. $10 food/drink minimum - no cover.
AT THE LIGHTHOUSE (111 East 59th Street, NYC) - Wednesday, May 25th
at 6:00 pm MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) and ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
- http://www.ascap.org/
) team up again for another Songwriters' Showcase. Special guest will
be lyricist Sheldon Harnick. Hosted by Jamie deRoy, each showcase
features new songs written by contemporary songwriters, and cabaret
performers are encouraged to attend, especially those looking for
new material for their shows. $15 General Admission, $5 for MAC and
ASCAP Members. No reservations are taken - seating is first come,
first seated.
AT LIVE AT OPIA (130 East 57th Street, NYC - 212-688-3939 - http://www.opiarestaurant.com/
) - Appearing in May: Saturdays at 11:00 pm, John Wallowitch; Daniel
Isengart, Monday, 23rd at 9:00 pm; Ricky Ian Gordon, Monday, May 30th
at 9:00 pm; more. Call for cover/minimum information.
AT THE LUCILLE LORTEL THEATRE (121 Christopher Street, NYC - Tickets
available through TICKET CENTRAL: 212-279-4200)
Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, the co-creators of the Tony Award-winning
musical Avenue Q, are hosting AVENUE Q SWINGS! on Monday, June 27th
at 7:30 pm. Proceeds from the one-night-only performance will benefit
Greenwich House Music School's Piano Fund, replacing two well-worn
Steinway grand pianos. Tickets on sale starting June 1, 2005 $75,
$150 and $250 ($250 Tickets include post-show reception with cast).
AT MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/
) - The cabaret room is closed temporarily while the club re-staffs.
The next performance dates will be announced as soon as possible -
check the website for more information.
AT NINO'S TUSCANY (117 West 58th Street, NYC - 212-757-8630 - (http://www.ninostuscany.com/
) - Pennsylvania-based pianist/singer/songwriter Jim Loftus will be
filling in for Irving Fields at the piano on Sunday, May 29thm and
Tuesday through Thursday, May 31st through June 2nd, from 7:00 to
10:30 pm.
AT PASTORE'S (308 East 49th Street, NYC - 212-759-1964) - Friday,
May 27th from 8:30 to 11:00 pm, Jazz vocalist Sarah DeLeo will perform
the music of Cole Porter, Erin McKeown and others. She will be joined
by David Cook on piano. Call for cover, minimum information.
AT THE RUM HOUSE (228 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-869-3005) - Singer/pianist
Karen Brown is at the piano here, Tuesdays through Saturdays from
9:30 pm to 1:30 am. No cover.
AT ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street,
NYC) - Jazz at Noon on Wednesday, with top performers from the world
of jazz. May 25th, Daryl Sherman, with Mike Renzi on piano and Jay
Leonhart on bass. Performances are every Wednesday at 1:00 pm, $5
admission.
AT SIBERIA BAR (356 12 West 40th Street, NYC) - On Friday, June 3rd
at 7:00 pm, Joanna Parson's HAPPY HOUR SALON, now in its fourth season,
holds another first-Friday-of-every-month show. Happy Hour Salon,
a new works salon for singers, writers, comics, actors and performers.
Line-up changes bi-monthly, atmosphere is relaxed. $5 at door. For
more information, see http://www.JoannaParson.com/.
Also, the second Monday of every month at 7:00, the
hit cabaret show "Reddy or Not," written and performed by Joanna
Parson and Lance Werth returns for an open-ended run. Next show
is June 13th. $10 cover, no minimum.
AT STONEWALL BISTRO (113 Seventh Avenue South, NYC - 917-661-1335)
- Open mic piano bar, Tuesdays through Saturdays. On Wednesdays, Jerry
Scott; Thursdays, Celeste; Call for exact times and performers.
AT THE TAVERN ON THE GREEN (Central Park at West 67th Street, NYC
- 212-873-3200 - http://web.tavernonthegreen.com/
) - Wednesday, June 1st, Marieann Meringolo, with the Garden All Star
Band. Wednesdays, June 8th and 15th, Lynn DiMenna is here. Showtime
is 7:00 to 10:00 pm. $10 cover.
AT 1050 LOUNGE (735 Tenth Avenue, NYC - 212-445-0149) - Laurie Krauz
& Daryl Kojak perform every Wednesday night from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
There is no cover and no minimum.
AT THE TIMES SQUARE BREWERY (210 West 42nd Street - 212-698-1234 -
http://www.timessquarebrewery.com/
) - John Colianni and Tira will be appearing every Sunday night from
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, NO COVER CHARGE.
AT THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) - Friday, June 3rd at 8:00 pm, Heather Mac Rae, KT Sullivan, Craig
Rubano and Mark Nadler in "Something Wonderful," $30-$35; Monday,
June 13th, at 7:00 pm, the final concert in the Broadway by the Year
series, The Broadway Musicals of 1962. The Town Hall box office is
open from noon to 6:00 pm every day except Sunday. Tickets are also
available at TicketMaster.
AT THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-787-7921 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) - Schedule not received at press time. See the website for events,
showtimes, etc.
AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438-
http://www.rosesturn.com/
) - Appearing in May: If We Were Men We'd Be Famous, 28th; Alison
Nead, 24th; "Live at The Turn" May 25th; Marc McBarron Kessler, May
27th; many more. See the website for full schedule, showtimes & charges.
In the piano bar after 9:30 pm: Mondays, Joe Regan; Tuesdays, Kenny
Davidson; Wednesdays, Claire Cooper; Thursdays, Robbie Stamper; Fridays,
Michael Isaacs; Saturdays, Michael Isaacs.
AT THE WORLD CAFE (201 Columbus Avenue, NYC - 212-799-8090) - Joe
Regan is at the piano here on Thursdays, from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. Call
for details.
CABARET IN NEW JERSEY
AT LE DOME at The Manor (111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360
- http://themanorrestaurant.com/
) - 2005 Thursday Cabaret Soiree Series Lineup: John Gabriel, June
16th; Ron Sharpe & Barbra Russell, July 14th; Julius La Rosa, August
18th; Angela LaGreca, September 22nd; Marlene VerPlanck, October 20th;
Brent Barrett, November 17th. 4-star diner & show package is $74 -
seatings at 6:00-6:30 pm. Waiting list show-only seating is available.
AT THE CHASE ROOM AT THE NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (One Center
Street, Newark, NJ - 888-466-5722 - http://www.njpac.org/
) - Hayden Tee, Sunday, June 5th at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $45, no minimum.
AT TRUMPETS (6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ - 973-744-2600) - Friday
& Saturday, June 17th & 18th at 8:30 pm, Marlene VerPlanck, $15 cover.
CABARET IN NEW YORK STATE
AT THE DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE (172 West Main Street, Rochester,
NY - 585-325-4370 - http://www.downstairscabaret.com/
) - Call or check website for information regarding performances,
covers and show times.
AT GUILD HALL of the JOHN DREW THEATER (East Hampton, NY - Tkts: 866-811-4111
- http://www.guildhall.org/
) - Sunday, July 3rd at 8:00 pm, Sam Harris presents a two hour theatrical
concert that features standards and Pop classics. $35-$55
CABARET IN PENNSYLVANIA
AT THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000
- http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html)
- Monday, May 23rd at 7:30 pm, Bob Egan's Monday Showcase. On Saturday,
May 28th the Vocal Trio Boulevard East (Chris Howatt, Beth Covell
and Dana Merritt) will perform "The Best..." a reprise of the show
offered earlier this season. Please note: Donna McKechnie will NOT
be appearing this week, as previously announced. Call for showtimes
& cover charges. Open mic piano bar just about every night.
AT LA PRIMA ESPRESSO (811 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA - ProArts
Tickets 412-394-3353) - CABARET PITTSBURGH (http://www.picttheatre.org)
and Stephanie Riso and Tony Richards showcase Pittsburgh's hottest
vocal talent in this transformed coffeehouse. Talents include Rachael
Gerstel, Krista Antonacci, Shani Alexander and Joshua Desjardins,
$20 includes complimentary wine and crudites or BYOB. Future shows
are scheduled for June 11th, August 13th, October 8th and November
12th. Call ProArts for cover and minimum charges.
AT PHILADELPHIA CABARET THEATRE (507 South 8th Street, Philadelphia,
PA - 215-923-0210 - http://www.philly-cabaret-theatre.com/
) - "ISN'T it SARCASTIC," written and performed by Doug Anderson on
Friday & Saturday, June 3rd & 4th, both shows at 8:00 pm, $20.
AT THE RENAISSANCE PITTSBURGH HOTEL (107 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh,
PA - ProArts Tickets at 412-394-3353 ) - CABARET PITTSBURGH has announced
the RIVERVIEW SERIES. On July 8th, Robert Cuccioli will be featured.
The series finale on September 9th will feature Ann Hampton Callaway.
Call ProArts at at 412-394-3353 for cover and minimum charges. The
hotel offers an Overnight Cabaret Package for two for $199 plus tax.
Call the hotel at 866-454-4400 for details.
CABARET IN THE WASHINGTON DC AREA
AT THE ASIA BISTRO (1301 South Joyce Street, Arlington, VA - 703-413-2002)
- Danielle Westphal on Thursdays from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, no cover.
AT THE SALA THAI (2900 10th Street, Arlington, VA - 703-465-2900 -
http://www.salathaidc.com/
) - Danielle Westphal every Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 pm, No cover.
AT SHOOTER MCGEE'S (5239 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA - 703-751-9266
- http://www.shootermcgees.com/
) - Tuesdays from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Danielle Westphal with Dan Reynolds
singing pop/jazz standards/country and some of Danielle's original
songs. Call for cover/minimum information.
CABARET IN THE BOSTON METRO AREA
A more complete list of New England area events can be found at the
website of the BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
).
AT BLUE'S DINER (454 Main Street, Melrose, MA - 781-662-0038) - Thursdays,
Jan Peters and Steve Hershman, 6:00 until 10:00 pm. No cover.
AT DEDO (69 Church Street, Boston, MA - 617-338-9999) - Open Mic with
Michelle Currie on Tuesdays & Fridays, at 9:30 pm, no cover.
AT EASY MOTIONS LIFE CENTER (247 West Central Street, Natick, MA -
508-907-6402 - http://www.easymotions.com/
) - Open Mic with Leslie Holmes & Michael Larson is presented here
on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. This week's guest is John Pirroni.
AT ENCORE LOUNGE at The Tremont House (275 Tremont Street, Boston,
MA - 617-426-1400) - Dorothy Miller & Michael Larson, Sundays; Open
Mic with Steve Heck, Mondays; Bob Femino, Tuesdays; Matt Pryor and
Rachel Soloman, Wednesdays; Joelle, Thursdays; Mary Callanan & Brian
Patton, Fridays; Carol O'Shaughnessy & Steve Heck, Saturdays; 9:30
pm - no cover.
AT FRANK'S STEAK HOUSE (2310 Massachusetts Avenue, North Cambridge,
MA - 617-661-0666 - http://www.frankssteakhouse.com/
) - John O'Neil on Saturdays at 9:00 pm, open mic at 10:00 pm.
AT JASMINE (One Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA - 617-577-8668 - http://www.jasminekendall.com/
) - Carol O'Shaughnessey, Fridays at 9:00 pm, no cover.
AT MOUNT VERNON AT THE WHARF (543 North Shore Road - Route 1A, Revere,
MA - 781-286-3830) - Vocalist Dorothy Miller, with Michael Larson
at the piano, will be performing on Friday & Saturday nights from
6:30 to 9:30 pm.
AT SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111
- http://www.scullersjazz.com/
) - Tuesday, June 21st at 8:00 pm, Sophia Bilides with Jon Wheatley
on guitar in THE SUMMER KNOWS. Show $18; Dinner & Show $56.
CABARET IN THE NEW ENGLAND AREA - OUTSIDE BOSTON METRO AREA
AT THE PALACE THEATRE (80 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH - 603-668-5588
- http://www.palacetheatre.org/
) - Monday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm, PHANTOM SWINGS, featuring six PHANTOM
OF THE OPERA cast-members (including D.C. Anderson who plays Andre)
in an evening of classic Big Band songs, proceeds go to the Palace
Theatre, celebrating its 90th anniversary. $20 - $25.
AT STANDING ROOM ONLY CABARET at the WADSWORTH ATHENEUM MUSEUM OF
ART THEATRE (Athenaeum Square at Prospect Street, Hartford, CT - 860-282-1898
- http://www.ticketweb.com/
) - Friday & Saturday, June 10th & 11th, Tommy Femia in JUDY GARLAND
LIVE! with special guest Jenifer Kruskamp. June 10th show is at $10
pm, with special party to celebrate Judy Garland's Birthday at 6:00
pm the Avery Court. Tickets: $50 - $100 include reception & show;
June 11th show is at 8:30 pm, tickets $22.50 - $50. Portion of the
proceeds for both shows to benefit the Hartford Hospital AIDS fund.
AT THE STAGELOFT REPARATORY THEATRE (450 Main Street, Sturbridge,
MA - 508-347-9005) - Friday & Saturday, June 3rd & 4th at 8:00 pm,
Sunday, June 5th at 2:00 pm, Valerie Sneade celebrates her new CD
"Let Me Be Strong" with her show "I Remember." $15.
AT UNION BLUES AND JAZZ SHOWROOM (2 Washington Square, Worcester,
MA - 508-767-2587 - http://www.unionblues.org/
) - PrimaVera!, starring Ida Zecco & Porcella, saluting the music
of Louis Prima and Keely Smith is here Thursday, June 16th, from 8:00
to 10:00 pm. $10 cover.
CABARET IN ATLANTA - WEST VIRGINIA - FLORIDA - SOUTHEAST
AT CAMILLE'S SIDEWALK CAFE (I-285 and Chamblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta,
GA - 770-455-0500) - Saturdays, June 4th & 18th and July 2nd & 23rd
from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Hani in "Cabaret Meets Jazz," with Johnny Knapp
on piano. No cover.
AT LIBBY'S CABARET (3401 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA - 404-237-1943
- http://www.libbyscabaret.com/
) - Closed for Memorial Day week. Check the website for upcoming events.
Show times, charges and minimums vary so call the club or check the
website for full details and information.
AT PAOLO'S 3'S COMPANY RESTAURANT (242 East Dania Beach Boulevard,
Dania Beach, FL - 954-921-4970) - Cabaret on select Tuesday nights,
presented by THE CABARET COMPANY. Dinner from 6:30 pm show at 9:00
pm. Dinner and show $49.95. Show only $25.00 plus a 2-drink minimum.
CABARET IN ALABAMA - LOUISIANA - TEXAS - SOUTHWEST
AT LE CHAT NOIR (715 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812
- http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com/
) - MY O MY, a new musical revue conceived and directed by Carl Walker
in collaboration with Producer, Le Chat Noir, opened on May 6th for
a five week run. The show stars Shawn Ryan, Bob Edes, Brian Peterson,
Paul Soileau and Doug Parks. Thursdays at 8:00 pm; Fridays and Saturdays
at 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm; and Sundays at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $30 on Thursdays
and $35 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All ticket prices include
a $5 drink credit; more. Call for all showtimes, covers & minimums.
AT HECTOR'S OF HENDERSON (2829 North Henderson, Dallas, TX - 214-821-0432),
- Featuring American cuisine with a Texas Twist, prepared by chef
Todd Erickson this new restaurant has live music on Fridays and Saturdays,
featuring Gleni Tai on the piano, and her husband Lebeaux on jazz
trombone and trumpet - and open mic! Call for reservations and information.
Hector's is offering a 10% discount to members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
CABARET IN THE CHICAGO AREA
More information about Chicago area cabaret can be found at CCP (Chicago
Cabaret Professionals) website at http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
.
AT THE CHESTNUT GRILL & WINE BAR (200 East Chestnut Street, Chicago
IL - 312-266-4500) - Sundays, 7:00 to 11:00 pm, Bob Solone at the
piano. Mondays, Wednesdays through Saturdays, Nan Mason, 7:00 to 11:00
pm.
AT CYRANO'S BISTRO, WINE BAR AND CABARET (546 N. Wells, Chicago, IL
- 312-467-0546 - http://www.cyranosbistro.com/
) - Celebrate Bastille Day, Saturday, July 16th with Suzanne Petri
& Elizabeth Doyle. Future shows, Suzanne appears on July 30th, August
13th & September 10th with Bob Moreen, and on September 24th with
Phillip Caldwell. $10 cover.
AT DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830
- http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) - Denise Tomasello, Saturdays at 8:00 pm, $20; Sons of the Never
Wrong, Thursdays at 8:00 pm, $7; Rosie! A Tribute with Heather Moran,
Sundays at 5:00 pm, $15; Pop Psychology, Fridays at 8:00 pm, $15 cover;
Stoned Soul Picnic: The Music of Laura Nyro, Fridays at 10:30 pm,
$22; Jazz Legends Alive with the Jeff Hedberg Trio and impressionist
Daryl Nitz, Wednesdays at 8:00 pm, $10; Cabarah!/The Weird Sisters,
Saturdays at 10:00 pm, $7. In the piano bar: Mondays, George Howe;
Wednesdays, Jason & Trista; Thursdays, Andrew Blenderman; Fridays,
Gwen Pippin; Fridays & Saturdays, George Howe & Daryl Nitz.
AT DI MARCO'S (883 Main Street, Antioch, IL - 847-395-8883) - Carolyn
Wehner, Saturdays, 6:00 to 10:00 pm.
AT THE EAST BANK CLUB (500 North Kingsbury, Chicago, IL - 312-527-5800)
- Bob Solone, Thursdays, 5:30 to 9:30 pm.
AT THE FLAME (803 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL - 708-352-3442 - http://www.theflame.com/
) - Tuesdays at 9:00 pm, Bobby Schiff and open mic, no cover.
AT GENTRY ON STATE (440 North State Street, Chicago, IL - 312-836-0933
- http://www.gentryofchicago.com/
) - Open mic, 7 days a week at 9:00 pm: Sundays & Mondays, Beckie
Menzie, Tuesdays through Saturdays, Rudy De la Mor. See website for
complete schedule.
AT GENTRY ON HALSTED (3320 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL - 773-348-1053
- http://www.gentryofchicago.com/
) - Open mic, 7 days a week at 9:00 pm: Mondays, Paul Marinaro; Tuesdays,
Dan Stetzel; Wednesday through Saturday, Katherine Payne. See website
for complete schedule.
AT KITTY MOON (6237 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL - 312-399-5933)
- Fridays at 8:00 pm, Denise LaGrassa presents her one-woman performance
piece "Is There Anything Going On Upstairs?" directed by Dale Calandra.
Animation by Rob Ducey and Shayla Johnson. Original incidental music
is by Neal Alger, Matt Thompson and David Pavkovic. $10 donation.
AT MAXIM'S (24 East Goethe Street, Chicago, IL - Tickets: 312-742-1748)
- To celebrate Bastille Day, June 14th, The Chicago Department of
Cultural Affairs presents a program starring vocalist Claudia Hommel
and violinist Johnny Frigo. Showtime is 7:00 pm. The supper and show
is $75.
AT THE PUMP ROOM at the Ambassador East Hotel (1301 North State Parkway,
Chicago, IL - 312-266-0360 - http://www.pumproom.com/
) - Piano jazz Fridays & Saturdays with vocalist Erin McDougald and
her Jazz Quartet 8:00 pm to Midnight. Call for cover charge & minimums.
AT ROCCO'S (7906 West 159th Street, Tinley Park, IL - 708-444-8259)
- Ester Hanna, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 to 12:00 midnight.
AT SULLIVAN'S STEAK HOUSE (415 North Dearborn, Chicago, IL - 312-527-3510)
- Thursdays, 5:30 to 11:00 pm, Bobby Schiff on piano, with John Whitfield,
bass. No cover.
AT TUSCANY RESTAURANT (1425 West 22nd Street, Oakbrook, IL - 630-990-1993
- http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/tuscany.htm
) - Mondays & Fridays at 7:00 pm, MaryMonica Thomas with Myles Greene.
AT TUTTO ORSI (324 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL - 312-421-3636)
- Bob Solone, Mondays & Fridays; Ester Hanna, Wednesdays; performances
from 7:30 to 11:00 pm.
AT THE WHITEHALL LOUNGE (105 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL - 312-944-6300)
- Call the club for event, cover and minimum information.
CABARET IN THE MIDWEST (OUTSIDE OF CHICAGO)
AT THE BLUE ROOM CABARET AT THE BALDWIN THEATRE (415 S. Lafayette
Avenue, Royal Oak, MI - 248-541-6430 - http://www.stagecrafters.org/
) - Cabaret comes to Detroit next on Fridays & Saturdays, June 24th
& 25th at 8:00 pm featuring Colleen Meade Ripper, Megan Meade Higgins,
Suzette Shuller, Lindsey Tycholiz, and Caren Bayer. Produced and directed
by Sharlan Douglas, musical director James Morisi. $15 admission includes
soft drinks, coffee and dessert.
AT QUADRACCI POWERHOUSE THEATER (108 East Wells Street, Milwaukee,
WI - 414-224-9490 - http://www.milwaukeerep.com/
) - As part of the 5TH ANNUAL CABARET ARTIST SERIES, produced by Stepping
Out Productions, presents Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway in
"Sibling Revelry" on Saturday, June 25th at 8:00 pm. Call for ticket
prices.
CABARET IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA
A more complete list of Los Angeles area events can be found at the
website of CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/ ).
JOHN ANSON FORD AMPHITHEATER (2580 Cahuenga Boulevard East, Hollywood,
CA - 323-461-3673 - http://www.FordAmphitheatre.org/
) - "In Good Company," on Sunday, July 10th, with a battalion of the
world's top cabaret and Broadway performers joining to raise money
for Tsunami victims in Sri Lanka. Tickets are $30 - $35.
AT THE BACK ROOM AT HENRI'S (21601 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA -
818-348-5582) - World Class Jazz presented by John Hammond every Friday
and Saturday night, and Sunday afternoons. No cover.
AT CORKY'S JAZZ CLUB (8256 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA - 323-658-6004)
- June 1st to 4th, Corky Hale Trio; June 8th & 9th, Carol Robbins
Trio; June 10th & 11th, Jeff Aymar Trio. Call for showtimes, cover/minimum
information.
AT THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA -
323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm
) - Open mic "Mundy on Tuesday," hosted by Mary Jo Mundy alternating
with Keri Kelsey, continues here every week starting around 9:00 pm;
Thursday & Friday, May 26th & 27th, Peisha McPhee; Saturday, May 28th,
Cecelia. Call for other events, showtimes, cover charge & minimums.
AT MAGGIANO'S (189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA - 323-965-9665)
- Gregg Marx, Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. No cover.
AT ROSSI'S ITALIAN CUISINE (6820 West Flamingo Avenue, Las Vegas,
NV - 773-222-2235) - This Las Vegas restaurant presents Opera Night
on Saturdays, featuring two performers from the Las Vegas Opera. Co-owners
Joe Scrofani and his chef-son, Joe Jr., are teaming up with Michael
Canales, music director of Opera Las Vegas, and his singers. Call
for information.
AT SCHROEDER'S CLUB AND CABARET at the Westin Horton Plaza (910 Broadway
Circle, San Diego, CA - 858-794-9044 - http://www.clptest.com/schroeders/
) - No shows scheduled for this week.
AT THE TEN20 at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente
Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111 - http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/LAXBL/dining/ten20/main.wnt
) - Second Wednesday each month from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, Linda Hopkins,
along with Jazz Singer Dahle Scott-Mcduff, In Celebrity Night. Suggested
Donation of $10 per person, which benefits the Jammin Foundation;
Thursdays, Les Michaels hosts the CABARET SERIES, with accompaniment
provided by Ron Snyder, with guest artists each week starting at 7:30
pm followed by an Open Mic at 9:00 pm; Every Friday from 7:30 to 11:30
pm, the jazz trio The 11 O'Clock News Band, led by Billy John (Vocals
& Drums) with never a cover charge.
AT VERMONT (1714 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-661-6163
- http://www.vermontrestaurantonline.com/
) - Les Michaels with Open Mic on Mondays at 9:00 pm. Call for charges
& minimums.
CABARET IN THE PALM SPRINGS AREA
AT HEAVEN NIGHTCLUB & CABARET (611 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs,
CA - 760-416-0950) - Monday, May 23rd, Derrik Lewis' CABARET TABLES
series: Andrea Marcovicci. Call for showtime, cover & minimum information.
AT PETER'S (69-930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, CA -
760-321-1776) - The fabulous Irene Soderberg is performing here on
most Fridays from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Call the club for reservations,
plus information on cover charges and minimums.
CABARET IN THE SAN FRANCISCO AREA
You can see listings of many more cabaret events in the San Francisco
area by accessing http://www.ecabaret-sf.com/
AT THE EMPIRE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San
Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.plushroom.com/
) - May 24th & 26th through 28th, Arnold McCuller. call for showtimes,
cover & minimum information; Friday & Saturday Late Nights at 11:00
pm, Dirty Little Secret, a campy vaudeville-style variety burlesque
show MCd by magician RJ Owens. $25.
AT KELLY'S OF ALAMEDA (1313 Park Street, Alameda, CA - 510-813-8225
- http://www.kellysofalameda.com/
) - Wednesdays, Open Mic with Kelly Park, piano and Reid Whatley,
bass; Thursdays, Anna Kristina and the AK 47 Trio with Kelly Park,
piano, Reid Whatley, upright bass, Kent Bryson, drums, 9:00 pm.
AT THE LORRAINE HANSBERRY THEATRE (620 Sutter Street, San Francisco,
CA - 415-474-8800 - http://www.ticketweb.com/
) - June 1st through August 31st, Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00
pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm, "Hush Up, Sweet Charlotte" with Matthew Martin
and Varla Jean Merman. Call for ticket prices.
AT MARTUNI'S (4 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-241-0205)
- Open mic nearly every night; "Song of the Month Club," the first
Sunday of each month from 4:30 to 8:00 pm - no cover. Benn Bacot and
Kate Austen-Groen are the new hosts, with Barry Lloyd, alternating
with Sean Bart and Jenny Snyder at the piano. Sign up to perform two
numbers. Next event is on June 5th. For more information, please e-mail:
squirrelmonk@yahoo.com.
AT THE MERCED MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER (645 West Main Street, Merced,
CA - 209-388-9665 - http://www.artsmerced.org/
) - Saturday, May 28th, KT Sullivan & Mark Nadler in "Sweet & Lowdown,"
an evening of pure Gershwin. $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.
AT THE NEW CONSERVATORY THEATRE CENTER (25 Van Ness Avenue, SF - 415-861-8972
- http://www.nctcsf.org/
) - 2005 Concert Series, "Now & Then," May 27th through August 28th,
featuring "Someday Love" with songs written by and starring Spencer
Day, May 27 - July 3rd; "Drunk With Love," starring Terese Genecco,
July 15th - August 14th; "Dress Up!" starring Carole Cook, August
18th through 28th. Series Tickets: $36 - $70; Single show tickets
$15 - $28. Times and dates vary - see the website for full schedule.
AT MICHAEL'S OCTAVIA LOUNGE (1772 Market Street, SF - 415-863-3516
- http://www.octavialounge.com/)
- "Watch Me Shine," with Paige Boston, Kieleil De Leon, Nick Kealy,
Estelle Mays, Arthur Scappaticci and Jeffrey Van Dyk presents a musical
history of the gay & lesbian experience. Performances are June 15th
through 25th - showtimes vary, so call the club for details. $20 plus
$10 food drink minimum.
AT THE PURPLE ONION (140 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA - http://www.caffemacaroni.com/purple.shtml
) - Wednesday, May 25th, Big-Haired Folk: Hairwide & Robin Galante;
Thursday, May 26th, The Will Franken Show; Friday, May 27th, 3rd Annual
Asian Comedy Showcase; Saturday, May 28th, Clinton Jackson, comic.
Showtimes, covers & minimums vary. Call the club for information.
SAVANNA JAZZ (2937 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-285-3369
- http://www.savannajazz.com/
) - Saturday, May 28th from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am, Ellen Robinson Quartet.
$10 cover.
AT THICK HOUSE THEATRE (1695 18th Street, San Francisco, CA - http://www.thickdescription.org/
) - THICK TUESDAYS, the second Tuesday of every month. A monthly cabaret
performance workshop in association with New Performance Group and
produced and hosted by Kitchenettes Lua Hadar, Linda Kosut with Barry
Lloyd, musical director. Next event is June 14th. $5 cover.
CABARET IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
AT WILF'S RESTAURANT (800 NW Sixth Street, Portland, OR - 503-223-0070
- http://wilfs.citysearch.com/
) - Wednesdays, Mr. Bills Trivia Show at 7:00 pm; Thursdays, John
Gilmore; more. Call for showtimes, cover charge & minimums.
CABARET IN AUSTRALIA
AT STATEMENT CABARET Under the State Theatre (49 Market Street, Sydney
- 132 849 - http://www.ticketek.com.au/
) - Saturdays, May 28th and June 4th at 8:30 pm, Kaye Tuckerman opens
Sydney's newest cabaret venue with STALKER, based on psychological
profiles and true stories of stalkers who preyed on John Lennon, Ronald
Reagan, Rebecca Schaeffer and Kaye's own experience of being stalked.
It features music by Nick Cave, Peter Gabriel, Tory Amos, Alanis Morissette,
Friedrich Hollander and The Dresden Dolls. $30 full / $25 concession.
THE STUDIO (Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW - 9250 7777) - May 24th
though 28th, Christine Anu's "INTIMATE AND DEADLY" shares her amazing
career and heritage in this very special Kabarett show. Concept and
Direction: David Hawkins, Musical Direction: Andrew Worboys, Choreography:
Aku Kadogo, Lighting Design: Richard Montgomery. Call for showtimes
and charges.
CLARENDON CABARET ROOM (68 Lurline Street, Katoomba - 4782 1322 -
http://www.clarendonguesthouse.com.au)
- Saturday, June 4th, Christine Anu's "INTIMATE AND DEADLY" shares
her amazing career and heritage in this very special Kabarett show.
Concept and Direction: David Hawkins, Musical Direction: Andrew Worboys,
Choreography: Aku Kadogo, Lighting Design: Richard Montgomery. Call
for showtimes and charges.
AT THE WEIMAR ROOM (27 Hindley Street, Adelaide 5000 South Australia
- Bookings: 61 8 84104700 - http://www.cabaretfringe.com.au/
) - "Berlin Cabaret," in Fridays at 8:30 pm. Book at VenueTixs: 82258888.
Limited tickets at door.
THE DOUBLE BAY WOODFIRE CABARET RESTAURANT (459 New South Head Road,
Double Bay NSW - 612 9363 4567) - Friday through Sunday, May 27th
through 28th, "Jazz Portrait of Bing Crosby" featuring Ben Jones on
Vocals and Saxophone with Chris Taperell on Piano, David Blenkhorn
on Guitar and David Seidel on Bass. $75 includes a 3 course gourmet
dinner with six choices Show only $39 (a la carte dinner available).
CABARET IN LONDON & EUROPE
AT BATTERSEA BARGE (Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, London - 020 7498
004) - Thursdays, "The Weekend Starts Here : Ladies Monthly," a rotating
season of cabaret shows promising top-quality comedy, music, and mayhem.
Call for details.
AT THE GEORGIAN THEATRE ROYAL (Richmond, North Yorkshire - 01748 825252
- http://www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk/
) - Saturday, May 28th, Barb Jungr continues her "Love Me Tender"
CD release tour. Call for showtime, cover/minimum information.
AT LAUDERDALE HOUSE (Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, North London, ENGLAND
- 020 8348 8716) - Tuesday, May 24th at 8:30 pm, jazz singer Jacqui
Dankworth. Thursday, June 2nd at 8:30 pm, Sarah Moule. Call for cover/minimum
information.
AT THE NEW END THEATRE (27 New End, Hampstead, London - 0870 033 2733
- http://www.newendtheatre.co.uk/
) - Through Monday, June 13th, "Over the Rainbow" with Tim McArthur,
featuring the great classic songs of Harold Arlen, Cole Porter, George
Gershwin & more. Musical director is Michael Roulston and on double
bass Tom Mansi. Call for cover/minimum information.
AT PIZZA ON THE PARK (11 Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, London -
020-7235-5273 - http://www.pizzaonthepark.co.uk/
) - Monday through Thursday, May 23rd through 26th, Michael Law with
Sheridan Morley (2 shows nightly); many more. Call for exact showtimes,
covers & minimums.
AT QUAYS AT THE LOWREY (Salford Quays, Manchester - 0870 787 5780
- http://www.thelowry.com/
) - Friday, May 27th, Barb Jungr continues her "Love Me Tender" CD
release tour. Call for showtime, cover/minimum information.
AT ST. GEORGE'S (Great George Street, Bristol - 0117 923 0359 - http://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/
) - Thursday, May 26th, Barb Jungr continues her "Love Me Tender"
CD release tour. Call for showtime, cover/minimum information.
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