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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #050509 - Monday,
May 30, 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.
SLIGHT FORMAT CHANGE CONTINUES
This issue continues our 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 that change from
show to show (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.
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.
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY TODAY IN USA
Today, May 30th, is MEMORIAL DAY here in the USA, so some venues might
be operating on a revised, holiday schedule. Be sure to confirm the
hours of operation of any venues you may be planning to visit tonight.
In past years I have sent out the issues for this day on Tuesdays,
but I took the weekend off from cabaret to give my knee a rest and
instead worked on the website and goet a head start on this issue.
I have another night off tonight - three in a row!
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."
NEWS ABOUT CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE NEWS
A great big thank you to the more than 70 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 sent out the first batch of cards over the weekend and
am preparing the next batch.
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. (Your benefits
start immediately!) SILVER memberships are just $20 - GOLD memberships
are $75 with a bunch of extra benefits.
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.
MORE ABOUT THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BIRTHDAY PARTY TO BE HELD ON
JULY 6th
Now for more news on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE birthday 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. Our featured guests will be Tim Reilly and Miss
Dynell, America's ugliest white woman. Tim was, for many years,
the assistant of the late Wayland Flowers.
The cabaret show will take place at 7:30 pm in THE
ENCORE 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 today - 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 June 24th or your reservation
may be cancelled.
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.
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!
MAUREEN MCGOVERN AT ODETTE'S IN JULY
Direct from Broadway, in her only area appearance prior to the Little
Women National Tour, Maureen McGovern will present her cabaret show
"An Enchanted Evening - The Music of Richard Rodgers" at THE CABARET
at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html
) on Tuesday, July 12th at 7:00 pm and Wednesday, July 13th at 7:00
& 9:30 pm with Jeffrey D. Harris, piano/musical director. There is
a $37.00 cover, $10 food/drink minimum. Dinner is available before
and after every show.
CHRISTINE ANU IS INTIMATE AND DEADLY IN KATOOMBA
Christine Anu's show "Intimate and Deadly" was a total sell out at
the THE STUDIO (Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW - 9250 7777) last
week. Christine is doing a show on Saturday, June 4th at the gorgeous
CLARENDON CABARET ROOM (68 Lurline Street, Katoomba - 02 4782 1322
- http://www.clarendonguesthouse.com.au)
and there are still seats available. Christine Anu has become an Australian
household name ever since she exploded on to the contemporary music
scene with her debut album Stylin' Up in 1995. Her career spans all
facets of the entertainment industry from her beginnings in contemporary
indigenous dance with the Bangarra Dance Company to her critically
acclaimed portrayal of Mimi in Rent to being featured as Arabia in
Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge. She is the ultimate triple threat. Concept
and Direction: David Hawkins; Musical Direction: Andrew Worboys; Choreography:
Aku Kadogo; Lighting Design: Richard Montgomery. Call for cover, minimum
and showtime information.
MARILYN MONROE'S BIRTHDAY MARKED AT JUNE 1 SHOW
There will be a special Birthday Performance of THE MARILYN TAPES,
Lenore Zann's critically acclaimed portrayal of screen legend Marilyn
Monroe, currently playing at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) on Wednesday, June 1st at 9:00 pm. Actress/writer Lenore Zann has
dazzled audiences throughout her native Canada with her recreation
of legendary screen goddess Marilyn Monroe. The Marilyn Tapes traces
the evolution of an icon, from 16-year-old Norma Jean Baker to Playboy's
first centerfold to Hollywood's most enduring celebrity, as popular
in death as in her lifetime. Acclaimed singer/songwriter/pianist David
Raleigh plays Billy, her musical director with original songs by Cliff
Jones, presented by ALCHIMIA Productions and LZ Productions. Additional
dates are Sundays, June 12th at 8:00 pm and June 19th & 26th at 9:00
pm. There is a $20 cover, 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
AUDREY MORRIS, BECKY MENZIE & TOM MICHAELS RETURN TO THE GOLD COAST
The legendary WHITEHALL LOUNGE (105 East Delaware Place, Chicago,
IL - 312-944-6300) has announced the return of cabaret to Chicago's
Gold Coast, presenting the beloved Ms. Audrey Morris at the piano,
every Saturday & Sunday and on Fridays, Becky Menzie and Tom Michael
are featured in the lounge during the months of June, July & August
from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. Call the club for cover and minimum information.
CAROL MCCANN RETURNS TO MAMA'S FOR TWO DATES IN JUNE
Singer/songwriter Carol McCann returns to NYC and DON'T TELL MAMA
(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) for just two dates in June, Thursday the 2nd at 8:30 pm and Friday
the 10th at 7:00 pm. Her new show is called THE GODDESS & ME, and
features John DiPinto on piano, Mary Foster Conklin doing back-up
vocals, Jefferson Thomas on guitar, Gregory Landes on drums/percussion
and Stephan Held on bass. She will present a wonderful eclectic evening
of standards, Motown and originals that are sure to delight. $12 plus
2-drink minimum.
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.
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/
.
JAZZ AT NOON AT ST. PETER'S CHURCH JINE 1st
Jazz at Noon continues on Wednesday, June 1st at ST. PETER'S CHURCH
- LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC). June schedule
not received at press time. Performance is at 1:00 pm - $5.
JUDY KRESTON & DAVID LAHM CELEBRATE 25 YEARS IN CABARET JUNE 1st
A great bug congratulations to Judy Kreston and David Lahm, who will
celebrate their 25 years in cabaret on Wednesday, June 1st at 9:15
pm at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133
- http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
). They are joined by Tim Ferguson on bass and David Silliman on drums,
with direction by Richard Hendrickson. There are additional dates
scheduled for Saturdays, June 11th, 18th & 25th, all at 9:15 pm as
well. There is a $20 cover, $12 food/drink minimum.
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. Scheduled for 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. Tickets are
$12, 2-drink minimum.
CHRISTINE TURNER'S IMPROVINATION! RETURNS ON JUNE 3rd
Christine Turner, one of the most creative improv comics around returns
to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) on Friday, June 3rd at 9:30 pm with IMPROVINATION!, a demonstration
of improv techniques that features a host of talented local comics.
Announced performers are Tracey Allred, Elizabeth Blue, Nikki Chawla,
Richard Cramer, Carol Ann Doner, Elana Halberstadt, David Hodorowski,
Courtney Knowles, Danny McWilliams, Ann Scobie and Cinna Vesterberg.
There is a $7 cover, 2-drink minimum.
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE TO SUBSCRIBERS FOR HAYDEN TEE SHOW
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. Tickets are $45, but we have been
offered 4 pairs of tickets to the show to distribute to subscribers
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. If you would like to obtain one pair, send
me an e-mail at stuhamstra@svhamstra.com
and if you are in the first four to respond, I'll send you information
on how to get them. Please, serious entries only. Please promise that
you will actually make use of the tickets.
GARLAND TRIBUTE IN NYACK ON JUNE 10th
ZING WENT THE STRINGS OF OUR HEARTS! A Musical Tribute to Judy Garland
(on what would have been her 83rd Birthday!) will be held as part
of the Festival of the Arts at the ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
(11 Division Avenue, Nyack, NY) on Friday, June 10th at 7:30 pm. The
show will be hosted by Richard Skipper (as RICHARD!) with Dale Badway,
Judy Barnett, Joan Crowe, Kathleen France, Sue Matsuki, Leslie Orofino
& featuring Paul Chamlin on piano. Directed by Louis Pietig. Tickets
are $15 in advance (credit card or check) and $20 at the door (cash/checks
only), and will benefit Gay Pride Rockland. The cost includes "Dessert
at the Burd House" at the BURD HOUSE FRAME SHOP AND GALLERY (125 Main
St, Suite 4, Nyack, NY - 845-358-7979) where the Juried Art Exhibit
& Sale to Benefit Gay Pride Rockland (http://www.gaypriderockland.org/
) is on display.
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE 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.
MAC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON JUNE 14th
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) will be holding a General Membership Meeting, open to all current
members of the organization, on Tuesday, June 14th at 6:00 pm at ST.
CLEMENTS THEATER (423 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-246-7277 Ext. 29).
More details in the next issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and soon
on the MAC website.
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.
CABARET CELEBRATES THE TONYS - COAST TO COAST
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!
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.
STEVEN RAY WATKINS WITH GUILTY PLEASURES AT THE ENCORE
Bistro and MAC Award winner Steven Ray Watkins returns with a new
solo show called "Guilty Pleasures - Vol. 1 - Olivia Newton John"
at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). Shows are scheduled for Wednesdays, June 15th 22nd & 29th at 7:00
pm and Fridays, June 17th & 24th and July 1st at 9:30 pm. The band
consists of Jerry Smith on drums, Kyle Sanna on guitar, and Matt Wigton
on bass, with backing vocals by Karen Mack, Alisa Schiff and Julie
Stirman. Direction is by Lennie Watts. There is a $15 cover and a
$12 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
MARCUS SINGS MATHIS
2004 and 2005 MAC Award-winning vocal phenomenon Marcus Simeone returns
to New York for three very special performances of his show "MATHIS"
at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue,
NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) on Thursdays, June 9th, 16th and 23rd at 7:00 pm. Musical directors/arrangers
for the show are Tracy Stark and Michael Sansonia on piano and guitar,
Marco Brehm on bass. There will be a $15 music charge and a $15 Food/Drink
minimum. There is a $10 cover charge for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
RICK SKYE AND ANOTHER SLICE O' MINNELLI
Bistro Award Winning, Singer/Comic Rick Skye is bringing his hit show,
"A Slice O' Minnelli" back to New York for the month of June. The
show has been touring and has received great reviews and had very
successful runs in Chicago (at the Lakeshore Theater), in Provincetown
(at The Vixen) in Rehoboth Beach and in several venues in New York.
The show runs June 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th at 9:30 pm at HELEN'S
RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609
- http://www.helensnyc.com/
). There is a $15 cover charge with a $15 food or drink minimum. There
is a $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NEW ALL-ORIGINAL MUSICAL AT THE ENCORE IN JUNE
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 at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960
- http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). 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.
SHAYNEE RAINBOLT SINGS AT THE ENCORE IN JUNE
The Shaynee Rainbolt Quartet will appear in June at THE ENCORE (266
West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
), NYC's hot new club for three Wednesdays in June, the 1st, 8th &
15th, all shows at 9:30 pm. The group features Shaynee Rainbolt on
vocals, Tedd Firth on piano, Tom Hubbard on bass and Warren Odze on
drums. There is a $12 cover and a $12 food/drink minimum. There is
an $8 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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.
"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 HOTTEST 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 JUNE 30th 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 next show will be presented at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th
Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) at 7:30 pm on June 30th. There is a $20 cover, $12 food/drink minimum.
$15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT WITH A BANNER ON THE WEBSITE
I don't want you to miss out if you are planning on running a banner
for your show in June and July. I limit the number of ads to 20 per
week. A banner ad for three weeks can cost as little as $108 total
- if you take advantage of the PayPal and Member Deals discounts -
and even less if you are a GOLD member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SILVER members receive a one-time rebate of $20 on their first banner
ad of the membership year.
Performers running banners get a special listing
for their show or other cabaret-related item in every MONDAY issue
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching nearly 2,500 subscribers. Go
to http://svhamstra.com/BannerHere.shtml
or else just send me a note at banners@svhamstra.com
with the single word "banners" in the subject line, and I'll send
all the details.
SUMMER BIG & BIGGER BANNER SALE FOR JULY & AUGUST
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.
CABARET ARTISTS APPEARING AROUND THE WORLD:
Many more items can be found in the NEWS BRIEFS pages in all areas
of the world we cover on my BREAKING NEWS and NEWS BRIEFS pages on
the website. SPECIAL NOTE: Not all June schedules have been received
as of press time, so some venue listings are incomplete.
NEW YORK CITY - MAJOR ENGAGEMENTS
AT THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800
ext. 171 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/
) - The Algonquin is proud to announce the Oak Room debut of one of
America's most honored singers, Jack Jones, in an exclusive limited
engagement May 31st through June 11th. 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 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 AU BAR (41 East 58th Street, NYC - 212-308-9455 - http://www.ticketweb.com/
) - The club presents an exclusive two-week engagement (June 15th
through June 26th) by San Francisco-based jazz vocalist Kitty Margolis.
Ms. Margolis will be supported by a trio including Xavier Davis (piano),
Sean Smith (bass) and Allison Miller (drums). This will be Margolis'
first extended engagement in New York. Ms. Margolis will play the
following schedule: 8:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday (no Tuesday
show) and 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are
$35 (Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday) and $50 (Friday & Saturday). There
is a two-drink minimum required at all shows.
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)
- Eartha Kitt, who has enthralled audiences worldwide, returns to
this epitome of chic to take part in the room's exciting 50th Anniversary
celebration. Offering an evening of standards and songs associated
with her international career, Miss Kitt will be accompanied on piano
by her musical director Daryl Waters, as well as by Calvin Jones on
bass, Brian Grice on drums and Tony Cintron on percussion. Performances
begin Tuesday, May 31st and will continue through Saturday, July 2nd.
The performance schedule is: Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:45 pm
with an additional late show on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There is an
$85 cover charge on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and a
$95 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/
) - "An Evening with MICHAEL McKEAN & ANNETTE O'TOOLE: NO STANDARDS,"
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.
Also, the club presents the debut engagement of multi-faceted
actress, singer, activist and author, Dana Reeve, on Friday & Saturday,
June 10th and 11th at 8:30 pm. Ms. Reeve is best known as the host
of the Lifetime Television series "Lifetime Live," starring on Broadway,
TV guest spots and as the wife of the late actor Christopher Reeve.
Her show is a poignant, funny and tender musical journey through
her relationships with friends and family. Her musical director
is Charlie Alterman. Both shows have a $60 cover and a $40 minimum.
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/
) - 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: Toxic Audio
(May 30th at 7:00 pm), Christine Andreas (June 6th), 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 & June: Blossom Dearie on Saturdays at 7:00 pm
& Sundays at 6:15 pm; Marlene VerPlanck, 1st; Judy Kreston & David
Lahm, 1st, 11th, 18th & 25th; Moira Danis, 5th & 12th; Barb Fasano,
Wednesdays at 9:15 starting the 8th; 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/
) - MEDIA KILLED THE VIDEO STAR, the 80's caba-dramedy, Thursdays
at 8:00 pm, starting June 2nd. A young boy dreams of one day becoming
a 'solid gold' dancer but is overwhelmed with the effects of music
videos, bad hair, sex, drugs and the age of the 'me' generation. $20
at door, $17 advance via theatermania.com plus $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 & June: 2004 MAC Award winning Ron Poole's "Poole
Party" Saturdays at 11:00 pm; Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX,
Thursdays at 6:00 pm; Next Big Broadway Musical, Saturdays at 8:30
pm through June 11th; Colette Hawley, 6th, Mondays at 9:00 pm; Marilyn
Tapes, 1st, 12th, 19th & 26th; Carol McCann, 2nd & 10th; Blue Jupiter,
2nd, 7th, 9th, 23rd, 30th; Improvination, 3rd; The Money Shot, Vol
2, 9th & 13th; David St. John: Caliente, 12th, 19th, 25th & 26th;
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 & June: Mostly Sondheim, Fridays at 11:00 pm;
John Tansey, 1st; 2nd & 4th; Uptown Express, 2nd; Broadway Downtown,
6th & 13th; Suzanne Fiore, Thursdays at 7th starting the 9th; John
Fugelsang, 8th & 9th; 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 & June: Sundays at 2:00 pm, Jazz Brunch with
Richard Rodney Bennett; Lesley Anderson & Ricky Ritzel, Thursdays
at 11:00 pm; GASHOLE, Saturdays at 6:00 pm starting on the 11th; Bobby
Belfry, 1st; Nate Birkey, 2nd; "What's Your Problem?" Revue, Thursdays
at 7:00 pm; Steven Brinberg, 4th; Shaynee Rainbolt, 1st, 8th & 15th;
Steven Ray Watkins, Wednesdays at 7:00, Fridays at 9:30 pm starting
the 15th; Melissa Mason Jones, 4th, 10th, 20th, 23rd & 27th; Alisa
Schiff 3rd, 6th & 15th; Jamie deRoy & friends, 30th; Greg Pernhagan,
7th; Quinn Lemley, 8th; Glen Purnhagen, many 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 June: Julie Wilson, 4th; Timeless Divas, Sundays
at 7:00 pm; Peisha McPhee, 2nd & 3rd; Rick Skye, Wednesdays at 9:30
pm; Jasper Kump, Mondays at 9:30 pm; Marcus Simeone, Thursdays at
7:00 pm staring the 8th; 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/
) - May & June 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 LIVE AT OPIA (130 East 57th Street, NYC - 212-688-3939 - http://www.opiarestaurant.com/
) - Schedule not received at press time. Call for events and 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 is here
on Mondays, starting June 6th and Tuesday through Saturday Irving
Fields is at the piano from 7:00 to 10:30 pm.
AT NORTH SQUARE (103 Waverly Place, NYC - 212-254-1200 - http://www.northsquarejazz.com/
) - Sunday Brunch on June 5th, 12:30 to 3:30 pm, Linda Ciofalo, with
guitarist Ron Affif and bass player Tim Givens. There is no cover
charge.
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. 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 & June: Paul Craffey, 1st; Debra Frankel, 3rd
& 17th; "Live at The Turn" 8th & 22nd; If We Were Men We'd Be Famous,
11th & 25th; 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
THE ICE PALACE (Main Walk, Cherry Grove, Fire Island, NY - 631-597-6600
- http://www.grovehotel.com/
) - On Sunday, June 19th at 9:00 pm, John De Marco presents "Live
at Cherry Grove," with Sidney Myer, Audrey Lavine, Diana Lorge, Chuck
Sweemey, Lennie Watts, Frank Dain. Susan Peirez, with Barry Levitt
on piano. $10 cover, 1-drink minimum.
THE WATERCOLOR CAFE (2094 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY - 914-834-2213
- http://www.watercolorcafe.net/
) - Jazz vocalist Catherine Dupuis continues her celebrating of
her third exceptional CD Rules of the Road, performing with the Russ
Kassoff Trio on Thursday, June 9th, 7:30 to 11:00 pm. Call for cover/minimum
information.
CABARET IN PENNSYLVANIA
AT THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000
- http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html)
- Friday & Saturday, June 3rd & 4th, Jane Arthur, the singing bartender
at Odette's; Sunday, June 5th, Lori Clipner & Mindi Turin, with Fred
Miller at the piano; Monday, June 6th, Bob's big Monday Showcase;
Wednesday, June 8th, Ann Phillips; Thursday, June 9th, The True Soul
Trio: David Barry, Jeff Kline & Jim Rowland; Friday through Sunday,
June 10th through 12th, Mose Allison. 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 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 AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER (22 Rutledge Road, Natick, MA - 781-772-1945
- http://www.amazingthings.org/
) - Open Mic with Leslie Holmes & Michael Larson is presented here
on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Next week's guest on June 8th is John O'Neill.
AT CR SPARKS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE (18 Kilton Road, Bedford, NH -
603-647-7275) - Ida Zecco with Jim Rice at piano, 7:00 pm. No cover.
AT STANDING ROOM ONLY CABARET at the WADSWORTH ATHENEUM MUSEUM OF
ART THEATRE (Athenaeum Square at Prospect Street, Hartford, CT - 860-282-1898
- http://www.ticketweb.com/
) - Friday & Saturday, June 10th & 11th, Tommy Femia in JUDY GARLAND
LIVE! with special guest Jenifer Kruskamp. June 10th show is at $10
pm, with special party to celebrate Judy Garland's Birthday at 6:00
pm the Avery Court. Tickets: $50 - $100 include reception & show;
June 11th show is at 8:30 pm, tickets $22.50 - $50. Portion of the
proceeds for both shows to benefit the Hartford Hospital AIDS fund.
AT 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, through Sunday, June
5th. 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.
Sunday & Monday, June 5th & 6th celebrate the release
of Shawn Ryan's new CD, Blue Skies accompanied by Kelly Park with
special guest Shaynee Rainbolt. 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/
) - Appearing in June: Wednesday at 8:00 pm, Jazz and Wine Flights
with The Jeff Hedberg Trio, $10; Saturdays at 8:00 pm, TRAMPS LIKE
US, the music of Bruce Springsteen featuring Alanda Coon, Mike Descoteaux
& Tim Meade, $15. Rest of schedule not received at press time. In
the piano bar: Mondays, George Howe; Wednesdays, Jason & Trista; Thursdays,
Andrew Blenderman; Fridays, Gwen Pippin; Fridays & Saturdays, George
Howe & Daryl Nitz.
AT DI MARCO'S (883 Main Street, Antioch, IL - 847-395-8883) - Carolyn
Wehner, Saturdays, 6:00 to 10:00 pm.
AT THE EAST BANK CLUB (500 North Kingsbury, Chicago, IL - 312-527-5800)
- Bob Solone, Thursdays, 5:30 to 9:30 pm.
AT THE FLAME (803 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL - 708-352-3442 - http://www.theflame.com/
) - Tuesdays at 9:00 pm, Bobby Schiff and open mic, no cover.
AT GENTRY ON STATE (440 North State Street, Chicago, IL - 312-836-0933
- http://www.gentryofchicago.com/
) - 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)
- June, July & August, Audrey Morris at the piano, Saturdays & Sundays,
8:00 to 11:00 pm; Fridays,8:00 to 11:00 pm, Becky Menzie and Tom Michael.
Call the club for 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;
Wednesday, June 1st, Geoffrey Tozer with the Swanktown Greatest Hits
Revue. $10 Cover and 2 drink minimum. 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/
) - Schedule not received at press time.
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 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/
) - Wednesday through Saturday, June 1st trough 4th at 8:00 pm, Sony
Holland. 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 show dates and 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 NEW CONSERVATORY THEATRE CENTER (25 Van Ness Avenue, SF - 415-861-8972
- http://www.nctcsf.org/
) - 2005 Concert Series, "Now & Then," through August 28th. Shows:
"Someday Love" with songs written by and starring Spencer Day, through
July 3rd; "Drunk With Love," starring Terese Genecco, July 15th through
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
) - Thursday, June 2nd at 9:00 pm, Comedy Showcase with Clark Taylor,
Michael Capozzola, Rob F. Martinez, Alex Koll, Heather Gold, Kevin
Camia, Lisa Geduldig, Ross Turner, Nitin, Alfred Muller and host Arthur
Gaus, $10; Friday & Saturday, June 3rd & 4th at 7:00 & 9:00 pm, the
legendary Mort Sohl, $35. Call the club for information.
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/
) - Saturday 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.
AT 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) - Cabaret icon Steve Ross returns
with "Something Old, Something New," his most requested songs, Fridays
through Sundays, June 3rd through 12th. $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.
CAFE PRAGUE at Komedia Cabaret (Gardner Street, Brighton, UK - Tickets:
01273 647100 - http://www.komedia.co.uk/ ) - Wednesday, June 8th,
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) - 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/
) - Tony Smith & Ian Shaw tribute to Ray Charles, Tuesday through
Saturday, June 2nd, 3rd & 4th; Mari Wilson, June 20th to 25th; Rest
of schedule not received at press time. Call for exact showtimes,
covers & minimums.
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