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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #050601 - Thursday,
June 2, 2005
Since 1990 Your First, Best, and Only Complete Source of Cabaret
News
CELEBRATING OUR 15th YEAR COVERING CABARET ALL OVER
THE WORLD!
NOW - BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!
If it's anything to do with cabaret, you'll probably
read it here first!
This is the MIDWEEK Issue this of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, which includes
news, breaking stories and notes, cabaret tips, announcements of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE reviews, plus listings of shows offering discounts
to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. The MONDAY Issue of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE includes cabaret listings for around the world, and
also includes information on all the banner ads running on the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website.
ATTENTION AOL USERS: Over 400 newsletters sent out to AOL subscribers
have been bouncing back each issue - with no resolution coming from
AOL in spite of repeated promises. All copies of past issues are archived
on the website.
SOMETIMES BAD NEWS BRINGS ALONG WITH IT GOOD NEWS
You all know the phrase by now: "As with all live entertainment events,
performers are subject to change." This is especially true when you
are announcing performers for a benefit, where they are contributing
their talents for free. So the bad news (for NYC anyway) is that the
marvelous Baby Jane Dexter got a gig in Los Angeles for July 6th through
9th and had to drop out of the lineup for our 15th ANNIVERSARY "15
YEARS OF HUGS & STUFF" show at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC
- 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) on July 6th. (Its good news for folks in Los Angeles). But the good
news for NYC and members of CABARET HOTLINE is that 2005 MAC/HANSON
Award winner Lucille Carr-Kaffashan has been added to the lineup,
and another favorite, the award winning Carolyn Montgomery has also
volunteered to join the list. More details below.
I FEEL A SONG COMING ON
Not that I count myself in the same class as Scott Siegel and Wayman
Wong, but I have heard both of them sing at shows they have been involved
in, and I think that I can do it too. At least I can't sing much worse
then them. So I am working on a song or two to perform at the 15 YEARS
OF HUGS & STUFF show on July 6th. Now, I will do a surprise test performance
one of these nights at a piano bar and if all goes well, I'll have
my turn to shine at the show on the 6th of July. And if that goes
well, Sidney Myer has already promised me the coveted Mondays at 5:00
pm time-slot in August at DON'T TELL MAMA. Good times!
HERE'S A SHOW I WANT YOU TO SEE
A few weeks ago I wrote you all about a youngster named Matt Sigl
who was doing a fantastic debut show at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West
46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
). I hope you followed my advice and caught that show. Now I have
another Stu's New Faces choice, this time at THE ENCORE (266 West
47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). The lady's name is Alisa Schiff, and her show is called "Mama Said
... the songs of Cass Elliot." The show has musical direction by Steven
Ray Watkins and direction by Lennie Watts with appropriate and non-intrusive
lights and sound by Michael Barbieri (don't you hate it when the lighting
upstages the performer?). I say this without hesitation: I have never
seen a debut show that was so perfect in every respect: great writing,
great song choices, fantastic vocals, inspired arrangements, performance
perfection! Simply said, it is one heck-of-a show! Even the backup
vocalists, Mason Roberts and Julie Stirman did their parts so well,
you hardly knew they were there, yet deep down you knew how important
they were to the show (don't you hate it when backup singers either
mug it up or else look bored when they aren't singing?). I rarely
tell a performer after a show how much I was moved, but after this
one I gave Ms. Schiff (and her musical director, too) a big hug. If
you want to know how good cabaret can be, you must treat yourself
and make a reservation for this one - two dates left: Friday, June
3rd at 7:00 pm and Monday, June 6th at 7:00 pm. Just a $10 cover charge
(only $5 if you are a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE or MAC - how
great is that!) and a $12 food/drink minimum. Anyone else doing a
debut in NYC this year now has a high standard to surpass.
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR HAYDEN TEE SHOW AT NJPAC
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.
This will be Hayden's only USA appearance, as he
has been cast as Marius in the 21st Anniversary production of LES
MIS in London's West End. In fact, he's flying into NYC on Saturday,
doing the show at NJPAC on Sunday, then flying back to London on
Monday to resume rehearsals. His appearance at NJPAC was booked
over a year ago and he's making good on it but not staying around
to do any other engagements. The lad is a super-talent!
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
A DOUBLE INVITE TO ALL TO PARTY WITH US ON JULY 6th
I want to give you a special invitation to join or re-join as a member
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for 2005-2006 and a special invitation to
the 15th Anniversary Party "15 YEARS OF HUGS & STUFF" that we are
having at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) on Wednesday, July 6th. The event is being held to celebrate the
15th birthday of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - coinciding with my 66th
birthday. By joining before July 6th you will be able to attend the
party in the ENCORE piano bar at 6:30 pm for FREE. Non-members can
join at the door for $20 and receive a SILVER membership, but you
can avoid that hassle by joining today. We have lined up some great
entertainment for the party, including a performance by puppeteer
Tim Reilly and a few "new faces" in cabaret. There will be snacks,
a cash bar with happy hour prices, plus a chance to network and schmooze,
with music provided by the talented newcomer David Austin at the piano.
You can join quickly with a credit card using PayPal
- just go to the website at http://svhamstra.com/Membership.shtml.
There are several membership levels, and all offer discounts on
banner ads and discounts to select cabaret shows and events. 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.
If you rejoin as a 2005-2006 member, you will also
be able to get a $15 discount for the show at 7:30 pm downstairs
at THE ENCORE. Non-member cost is $40 and 2005-2006 member cost
is just $25 ($12 food/drink minimum applies). Here are some of the
performers who are scheduled to appear:
ROCK ALBERS - Multi-MAC Award Winning Comic
LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN - This year's MAC/HANSON Award Winner
JEANNE MACDONALD - Multi-MAC & BISTRO Award Winner
SUE MATSUKI - MAC Award Winner
CAROLYN MONTGOMERY - MAC Award Winner
JULIE REYBURN - MAC, BISTRO & NIGHTLIFE Award Winner
MARCUS SIMEONE - Multi-MAC & BISTRO Award Winner
MICHAEL VACCARO - MAC Award Winner
LENNIE WATTS - Multi-MAC & BISTRO Award Winner
NANCY WITTER - Multi-MAC Award Winning comic.
plus several surprise guests. The amazing, MAC Award
winning 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.)
Also CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will announce the first
JEFF MATSON MEMORIAL AWARD at the show, to be given to a performer,
musical director, writer, songwriter, songwriter, director and/or
graphic designer showing outstanding excellence, talent and creativity
in cabaret.
Over 15 tickets out of 70 available have already
been reserved, and I don't want you to be left out. Please don't
delay - over 70 folks have joined for 2005-2006 already and have
received information about the party and show. Once all 70 seats
are sold, that's it. No second show is planned. You will need to
make your reservations for the 7:30 pm show via the website - don't
call the club. Go to http://svhamstra.com/HugsStuffOrder.shtml
to order tickets. The page is a little confusing right now, but
I think it is usable.
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 will be sending out the first batch of cards (and CDs
to GOLD members and above) this weekend.
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.
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.
ON WITH THE NEWS
I have a lot of cabaret news for you. I promise you will read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else!
SPECIAL LATE BREAKING NEWS
Here are a few items so new and fresh, I have hardly had time to proofread
them!
SAVE ONE OR BOTH OF THESE DATES
Sundays, June 26th and July 3rd. Why? Because you simply must catch
the amazing performance of Australia jazz/cabaret star Janet Seidel
at CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360 - http://cabaretusa.com/_wsn/page2.html
) in one of her exclusive NYC appearances. You may want to make reservations
for both weeks, since there are two different shows. These will be
Sunday afternoon shows, with no cover and a $15 minimum. Bar opens
at 1:00 pm, kitchen opens for Sunday dinner at 2:00 pm, and showtime
shortly thereafter. I'll have more information soon, but I wanted
to let you know as quickly as possible. The lady is simply incomparable.
Produced by Kelly Briggs, there is no cover - $15 food/drink minimum.
Please don't miss this one, folks!
LEADING MEN CONCERT FOOTAGE ON NY1 CABLE IN NYC
This weekend, NY1 News' weekly theater program, "On Stage," will feature
footage and interviews from Wayman Wong's sold-out "The Leading Men"
concert, held on Monday, May 30th at JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette Street,
NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200 - Box Office: 212-539-8778 - http://www.joespub.com/
). Directed by Alan Muraoka and hosted by John Tartaglia, this benefit
for BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
) featured Tom Andersen, Scott Coulter, Tim Di Pasqua, Brian and Ted
Farley, Barrett Foa, Cheyenne Jackson, Chad Kimball, Matthew Morrison,
Jai Rodriguez, Christopher Sieber, Ben Strothmann and Max von Essen.
Seth Rudetsky was the musical director. "On Stage" will air Saturday,
June 4th at 9:30 am and 7:30 pm; Sunday, June 5th at 9:30 am, and
Monday, June 6th at 9:30 pm and 12:30 am. "The Leading Men" concert
was such a success that BROADWAY CARES is talking about turning it
into an annual event.
Meantime, Wayman Wong covers all five Tony Award
nominees for Best Actor in a Musical in his June edition of "The
Leading Men" at Playbill.com, and that's Norbert Leo Butz and John
Lithgow (both from "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"), Gary Beach ("La Cage
aux Folles") and Hank Azaria and Tim Curry (both from "Spamalot").
He also does an exclusive interview with David Miller from the operatic
pop quartet Il Divo, which was created by "American Idol's" Simon
Cowell. You can read all about it at http://www.playbill.com/news/article/93270.html
OLD BLACK MAGIC: FOILED AGAIN SINGS ARLEN
The group Foiled Again (Allison Bazarko, Rob Lindley and Anne Sheridan
Smith) celebrates the 100th birthday of Harold Arlen with their new
show, Old Black Magic" at the SPEAKEASY SUPPER CLUB (1401 West Devon,
Chicago, IL - 773-338-0600) on Sundays, June 5th & 19th at 8:00 pm.
The show promises to be a burst of energy and a serious reinterpretation
of these classic songs featuring Allison Bazarko's amazing vocal arrangements.
Musical director is Dan Stetzel, with Geoffrey Lowe on bass. There
is a $15 cover - BYOB.
KATHY "BABE" ROBINSON TO BE ROASTED AT ROSE'S TURN
Scott Barbarino returns to UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street,
NYC - 1-212-366-5438 - http://www.rosesturn.com/
) with another of Cabaret Celebrity Roasts on Monday, June 20th at
9:00 pm. The show will be hosted by Ricky Ritzel and directed by Jim
Luzar and will celebrate the "life & times of Kathy "Babe" Robinson,
an icon of the cabaret & piano bar scene in NYC for over 100 years!
(OK, it's a roast, so I might as well get a zinger in while I have
a chance). There is a $12 cover, 2-drink minimum.
MABEL DAWN DOWN UNDER AGAIN IN JUNE
Mabel Dawn Davis, along with her personal assistant and manager Deian
McBryde, are off to Australia in a few days, where Mabel will be appearing
for two big weeks for the ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL (http://www.AdelaideCabaret.com),
including five nights of a brand new show, "An Evening with Mabel
Dawn Davis." It's a good time with Mabel mostly telling stories about
her life. Her performance dates are June 14th through 18th, MABEL
DAWN DAVIS: NATURAL WOMAN at 7:00 pm and June 21st through 25th, AN
EVENING WITH MABEL DAWN DAVIS at 9:00 pm. Check the festival website
for exact venue location and ticket charges.
COLETTE HAWLEY'S BOX OF SADNESS MONDAYS IN JUNE
Award-Winning comedienne Colette Hawley presents her new one woman
show "Colette Hawley's Box Of Sadness" Monday nights in June at DON'T
TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) with musical direction by Michael Isaacs, and directed by Trent
Rhoton. For a recent birthday, Ms. Hawley's mother sent her a box
of memorabilia she had long forgotten in the family basement. Colette
opened the box and one by one pulled out the nostalgia: old love letters,
matchbooks, ticket stubs, personal journals, newspaper clippings,
yearbooks, tiaras, stuffed animals, hats! ‚ every piece had a story,
some poignant but most hilariously pathetic. Join Colette every Monday
in June as she examines and relives her Box through stories, songs
and videos. There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. Over 21, please.
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.
(Over 50 seats already taken!)
TODAY'S NEWS TODAY!
Here are a number of cabaret events taking place today!
CAROL MCCANN RETURNS TO MAMA'S TONIGHT AT 8:30 PM
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, the first of which is tonight, Thursday
June 2nd at 8:30 pm. She will also be here next 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. This is a rare opportunity
to hear one of the best singer/songwriters in the business, live and
in person. $12 plus 2-drink minimum.
BARBARINO & COSMOS TONIGHT AT THE IRIDIUM ROOM WITH GUEST MARCUS SIMEONE
Scott Barbarino & The Cosmopolitans Variety Hour with Leslie Anderson
& Ricky Ritzel returns to IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC -
212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
) on a new night - Thursdays at 7:00 pm. The show includes special
guests each week, plus a special Stardust Spotlight Guest and novelty
acts courtesy of Magic Brian and the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Guests
lined up so far are: June 2nd, Marcus Simeone; June 9th, Joan Crowe;
June 16th, Brandon Cutrell; June 23rd, Alice Frazier. There is a $15
cover. $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
SETH'S CHATTERBOX TONIGHT FEATURES CHEYENNE JACKSON
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) tonight, Thursday, June 2nd, will feature Cheyenne Jackson, the
star of the Elvis musical "All Shook Up." Seth's weekly interview
show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind the
scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink
minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY
FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
)! For details, see: http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox/.
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB 1020 TONIGHT
Les Michaels' Cabaret Showcase tonight, June 2nd at THE TEN20 at the
Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West Hollywood,
CA - 310-854-1111) will feature Wynne Alexander, Leslie Layne, Maria
Jacobs and Tatiana Starr. Robert Glen will again be filling in for
Ron Snyder tonight at the piano. This very popular event is now the
longest-running cabaret showcase of its kind in Los Angeles. Showtime
normally is 7:45 pm, with open mic following at 9:30 pm. There is
no cover, no minimum. (Valet Parking Only - $2 for 2 hours, $3 each
additional hour.) For more information see http:/www.lesmichaels.com/.
THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT! ON MANHATTAN CABLE TONIGHT
This week at THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT! Manhattan Cable's Craziest Comedy/Variety
Show host Ken Kleiber will feature more stars from Broadway, TV, stage
and screen. THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT! airs Thursdays at Midnight on NY
Manhattan Cable's Channels 34 or 107 or you can find it online at
http://www.mnn.org/
, (just click the "34" icon). For more information, visit http://www.thatskentertainment.com/.
DAVE'S GONE BY ON RADIO & NET TONIGHT
DAVE'S GONE BY is a weekly mix of talk-radio, humor and music, ranging
from political commentary to sketch comedy, from theater reviews to
interviews, from musical detours to straight-talking monologues. It
can be heard in the NYC area on Thursday nights at 7:00 pm on Long
Island's WGBB-AM (1240) and also on the web, live, at at http://www.am1240wgbb.com/
. Past guests have included Karen Grassle, Dottie Burman, Neil Sedaka,
Tom Paxton, October Project and Housewives on Prozac. Read all about
the show and tonight's guest at http://www.davesgoneby.com/.
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
These news items are placed in chronological order.
LATE-NIGHT CABARET IN CHICAGO STARTS FRIDAY THE 3rd
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.
NEXT HAPPY HOUR SALON AT SIBERIA BAR JUNE 3rd
On Friday, June 3rd, at 6:00 pm, Joanna Parson's HAPPY HOUR SALON,
now in its fourth season, holds another first-Friday-of-every-month
show at SIBERIA BAR (356 12 West 40th Street, NYC). This is the opportunity
to meet folks who've been in the Writing for Performance Workshops
and are creating solo shows and other writings and testing out ten-minute
segments. Guests this week are "Smoking Gun" correspondent Dave Hill,
and singer-songwriter Rebecca Rich. Happy Hour Salon is a new works
salon for singers, writers, comics, actors and performers. Line-up
changes bi-monthly, atmosphere is relaxed. $5 at door. For more information,
see http://www.JoannaParson.com/
TIMELESS DIVAS RETURNS ON SUNDAY JUNE 5th
2005 MAC Award nominee for best revue, "TIMELESS DIVAS! ENCORE" (Songs
of the Silver Screen) is presented every Sunday night at 7:00 pm at
HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC
- 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
), and after taking Memorial Day weekend off, returns on Sunday, the
5th of June. 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. $20 cover, $15
food/drink minimum. There is a $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
SONG OF THE MONTH CLUB THIS WEEK AT MARTUNI'S
The Song of the Month, first established by Shane Kelly, is an opportunity
for singers to improve repertoire, presentation and skills that will
help them in presenting music in the best possible fashion. It meets
on the first Sunday of every month at MARTUNI'S (4 Valencia Street,
San Francisco, CA - 415-241-0205) from 4:30 to 8:00 pm. Each singer
who signs up gets a chance to sing two songs - one of which must be
"new" - at least to the performer. Benn Bacot and Kate Austen-Groen
host, with Sean Bart at the piano. Come early to sign in to be assured
a spot on the list. No cover. Next show is this week Sunday, June
5th.
"AT THE RITZ" SUNDAYS ON THE RADIO & THE NET
Jeffrey Williams and Lynn DiMenna host a radio show in Fairfield County,
Connecticut called "At the Ritz!" which can be heard on WVOF 88.5
FM. The Sunday show is broadcast live from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and features
cabaret, jazz, big band, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and Sinatra. The
show is also simulcast on the web around the world on http://www.wvof.org/.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" OFF TO SEE THE TONYS
On this coming Sunday, June 5th, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the
Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram,
usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm (ET) host David Kenney takes another
night off to enjoy the TONY awards. David will be back on Sunday,
June 12th. You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions
for future shows to David Kenney at: oldisnew@earthlink.net.
For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/.
LIVE AT THE TURN FEATURES MAC-WINNING GUESTS ON JUNE 8th
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 showcases
award winning cabaret and comedy acts as well as new performers on
the rise. Live at The Turn hosted by our favorite comedy duo Wayne
Henry and Suzanne Stein features sketch, improv, stand-up and musical
guests. Live at The Turn will have performances on Wednesday June
8th & 22nd at 8:00 pm. Scheduled to appear on June 8th are Adrianne
Tolsch, (3 time MAC Award winner), John Flynn (Bistro Award Winner)
Dean Obeidallah, Kelly Howe plus a brand new improv troupe with the
outrageous name Devil's Dancebelt. There is a $10 cover charge plus
a 2-drink minimum. $8 Cover charge for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
LINA KOUTRAKOS AT JOE'S PUB ON JUNE 10th
Singer/songwriter and definite Diva Lina Koutrakos will be appearing
at JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200
- Box Office: 212-539-8778 - http://www.joespub.com/
) on Friday, June 10th at 7:30 pm. Lina's infectious spirit, incredible
songwriting ability, one-in-a-million voice and hard rockin' band
will stand you up and knock you down all at the same time, as Lina
matches her power to the band with her Harley Davidson voice and then
effortlessly shifts into the raspy, soft vocals of an experienced
woman. With her music rooted in her nomadic upbringing as a Navy brat
and her Greek heritage, Lina is an adult artist who has a little bit
of all people in her eyes as well as in her voice. Koutrakos sings
with amazing spirit, incredible energy, and heart, earning her a MAC
Award, The Village Voice's Award for Best Rock Newcomer and France's
Petite Piaf Award - all for Best Female Vocalist. $20.
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 - Tkts: 845-634-5729) 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.
SEATS AVAILABLE FOR THE SEASON FINALE OF BROADWAY BY THE YEAR
The critically acclaimed musical theater homage known as Broadway
by the Year will conclude its fifth smash season with an all star
cast led by Rachel York and Brad Oscar. The concert, devoted to The
Broadway Musicals of 1962 will take place at THE TOWN HALL (123 West
43rd Street, NYC - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) on Monday, June 13th. The show will also star Felicia Finley, Danny
Gurwin, Christine Pedi, and Scott Coulter. Scott Siegel, the series'
creator/producer/writer/host also promises additional surprises, the
first of which is certainly the announcement that Broadway star Bryan
Batt (currently understudying Gary Beach in La Cage Aux Folles) will
helm the concert in what will be his directorial debut! There are
limited tickets available in the front and rear balcony. Tickets are
$45 & $40 and can be bought at TicketMaster.com or by phone at 212-307-4100.
The Town Hall box office can be reached at 212-840-2824 and it is
open from noon to 6 PM on Monday thru Saturday. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
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).
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, JUNE 14th
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, June 14th 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/
.
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.
ADVERTISING ON CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT TWO WAYS ON THE WEBSITE
If you are planning on running a banner for your show or CD in June,
July & August, be sure to get your order in. I limit the number of
ads to 20 per week and in some weeks only a few slots remain. Please
let me know if you wish to reserve space and for which weeks (banners
run from Sunday through Saturday). A banner ad for three weeks can
cost as little as $108 total - if you take advantage of the PayPal
and Member Deals discounts - and even less if you are a GOLD member
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SILVER members receive a one-time rebate
of $20 on their first banner ad of the membership year.
Performers running banners get a special listing
for their show or other cabaret-related item in every MONDAY issue
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching nearly 2,500 subscribers. Go
to http://svhamstra.com/BannerHere.shtml
or else just send me a note at banners@svhamstra.com
with the single word "banners" in the subject line, and I'll send
all the details.
BIG & BIGGER BANNER SALE IN 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 June, 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.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The following 32 shows are currently offering members special prices
and discounts totaling over $150. If your show is offering a discount
to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members and is not listed here, please let
me know at once, so that you can be included on the MEMBER DEALS page
on the website and listed weekly in the newsletter.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS IN NEW YORK CITY
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
)
Ron Poole's MAC and BISTRO Award-winning "POOLE PARTY" stand-up and
musical comedy show continues every Saturday night at 11:00 pm. Nancy
Witter and Sidney Myer drop by most shows to provide a lot of laughs
as well. The long-running variety show features performers from Stand-Up
as well as Cabaret and Musical Comedy. Cover is $10 with a 2-drink
minimum. $5 cover for m embers of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Critically acclaimed in Canada, "THE MARILYN TAPES," presented by
ALCHIMIA and LZ Productions will have its American premiere through
June 26th. The show is written and performed by Australian actress
Lenore Zann (as Marilyn Monroe) with David Raleigh (as Billy, her
musical director). Music and lyrics by Cliff Jones. In unraveling
the Marilyn myth, actor/writer Lenore Zann reveals the truth behind
the headlines with her dazzling portrayal of the screen goddess who
was anything but a dumb blond. Remaining performances are Sundays,
June 12th, 19th & 26th at 8:00 pm. There is a $20 cover, 2-drink minimum.
$15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
"THE NEXT BIG BROADWAY MUSICAL!", NYC's original and most acclaimed
improvised musical comedy returns to New York City, Saturdays at 8:30
pm, May 7th through June 11th. The show is a two-act, fully-improvised
musical comedy. In Act 1 the cast improvises 5 audience-suggested
songs. The audience then votes for their favorite, and Act 2 is the
entire musical featuring the audience's favorite song from Act 1.
"THE NEXT BIG BROADWAY MUSICAL!" stars a dream team of musical improvisers:
Matthew Loren Cohen, Samuel D. Cohen, Adam Felber, Lynn Marie Hulsman,
Debbie Rabbai, Rob Schiffmann and Christine Turner. There is a $12
cover, 2-drink minimum. $8 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC
- 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
)
Bistro and MAC Award winner Steven Ray Watkins returns with a new
solo show called "Guilty Pleasures - Vol. 1 - Olivia Newton John."
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.
The Shaynee Rainbolt Quartet will make their NYC cabaret debut on
two more Wednesdays in June at 9:30 pm. Performances are scheduled
for June 8th & 15th. The quartet includes Shaynee Rainbolt on vocals,
Tedd Firth on Piano, Tom Hubbard on Bass and Warren Odze on Drums.
There is a $12 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. There is a $8 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
In her new show "Mama Said ... the songs of Cass Elliot," Alisa Schiff
takes a musical journey through the career and catalogue of this icon
of 60s pop culture. Remaining performances are scheduled for Friday,
June 3rd at 7:00 pm and Monday June 6th at 7:00 pm. The show is directed
by Lennie Watts, and musically directed by Steven Ray Watkins, with
backup vocals by Mason Roberts and Julie Stirman. There is a $10 cover,
$12 food/drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
In 2004, the vocal trio Boulevard East celebrated the arrival of its
first CD "Timeless," with a series of appearances around the tri-state
area. The trio now returns to New York City with a special show, titled
"The Best ... Encores & More," which will highlight the group's favorites
from their varied repertoire, plus a few new additions. Show times
are as follows: Saturdays, June 18th & 25th at 5:00 pm, and Tuesday,
June 28th at 9:30 pm. A $15 cover charge applies with a $12 food or
drink minimum. There is a $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
Five performances of the new all-original musical revue What's Your
Problem? by Hector Coris and Paul L. Johnson begin on Thursday, June
2nd at 7:00 pm. The show plays on subsequent Thursday nights, June
9th, 16th and 23rd at 7:00 pm. Switching gears from his debut cabaret
show, Not Me!, in this show Hector turns the pointing finger away
from himself and onto the rest of the world - namely his single friends
and the gay community. The show stars an attractive cast including
Dawn Trautman, Travis Bloom and Matthew Myers. There is a $10 cover
charge plus a $12 food/drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
The hit cable-TV show "JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS" will continue taping
a new series of shows the last Thursday of each month. The remaining
show will be presented at 7:30 pm on June 30th with guests Lorna Dallas,
Maya Days, Meral Guneyman, Mary Liz McNamara and Sidney Myer. There
is a $20 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
The 2005 MAC AWARD winning THE JOHNNY MERCER BIRTHDAY SHOW, with Ricky
Ritzel and Leslie Anderson, continues in June, with shows scheduled
for Thursday nights at 11:00 pm. Originally begun as a weekly Mercer
tribute called "Mercer A-Z," this show has become one of the longest
running cabaret presentations in NYC history, and has spawned a CD,
"Cool, Cool, Cool" which is available at the club. This version is
a full-fledged cabaret show, directed by Jim Luzar and featuring,
at one point, a medley of over 30 Mercer classics. There is a $15
cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
)
2004 and 2005 MAC Award-winning vocal phenomenon Marcus Simeone returns
to New York for three very special performances of his show "MATHIS"
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.
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 Wednesdays, June 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th at 9:30 pm.
There is a $15 cover charge with a $15 food or drink minimum. There
is a $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Jasper Kump makes his NYC cabaret debut on Mondays, June 6th & 13th
at 9:30 pm. He'll perform songs from his new CD "Sundays in New York"
along with the Russ Kassoff Quartet featuring Russ Kassoff on Piano),
Martin Wind on Bass, Rick Cutler on Percussion and Gerry Niewood on
Horns. There is a $20 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
2005 MAC Award nominee for best revue, "TIMELESS DIVAS! ENCORE" (Songs
of the Silver Screen) has returned with a new cast, new format, and
many new songs as well as in a new location. Produced by Sandi Durell
& Shari Upbin, the show stars Eric Michael Gillett, Terry Burrell,
Nina Hennessey, Suzanne Ishee and substituting on various evenings
the entrancing LaTanya Hall. It is musically directed & arranged by
Barry Levitt. It's about the grand Hollywood movie songs of the 30s
right through the 80s! The songs from the movies you love to watch.
The show opened Sunday, April 3rd, 7:00 pm and runs every Sunday through
June. Surprises await! $20 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. There is
a $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE IMPROV (318 West 53rd Street, NYC
- tkts: http://www.comedysportznewyork.com/
)
COMEDYSPORTZ is a hilarious, audience-interactive comedy competition
between two teams of professional comedians who perform a series of
scenes, games and songs all based on suggestions from the audience!
Shows are scheduled for Sundays at 6:00 pm and Mondays at 8:00 pm.
Comedy for everyone that's fast, fresh and competitive. If you like
"Who's Line Is It, Anyway?" you'll LOVE ComedySportz. Cast members
include Christine Turner, Debbie Rabbai, Sam Cohen, Lynn Marie Hulsman
with Matt Loren Cohen and Hector Coris sharing duties at the piano.
There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. NO COVER for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway,
NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
)
Scott Barbarino & The Cosmopolitans Variety Hour, starring Scott Barbarino
and Leslie Anderson as The Cosmopolitans, and Ricky Ritzel at the
piano, will be appearing Thursdays at 7:00 pm. The show features special
guests each week. This week Marcus Simeone is special guest. There
is a $15 cover. $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street,
NYC - 1-212-366-5438- http://www.rosesturn.com/
)
There will be a special Gay Pride Weekend performance of the new all-original
musical revue What's Your Problem? by Hector Coris and Paul L. Johnson
on Saturday, June 25th at 7:00 pm. Switching gears from his debut
cabaret show, Not Me!, in this show Hector turns the pointing finger
away from himself and onto the rest of the world - namely his single
friends and the gay community. The show stars an attractive cast including
Dawn Trautman, Travis Bloom and Matthew Myers. $10 cover charge and
a 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE
Collette Black in association with Rose's Turn is proud to present
"Live at The Turn," a new variety show which will showcase award winning
cabaret and comedy acts as well as new performers on the rise. Live
at The Turn hosted by our favorite comedy duo Wayne Henry and Suzanne
Stein will feature sketch, improv, stand-up and musical guests. Live
at The Turn will have 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.
If We Were Men We'd Be Famous now in its fifth year, returns for another
season. Five women comedians on a Saturday night and it's not a festival?
No, it's Shecky Beagleman, Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill, Janet Rosen,
and Jane Stroll in "If We Were Men We'd Be Famous". The off-beat stand-up
comedy and storytelling of these five funny females leaves audiences
laughing and agreeing with their boastful-but-true title. The girls
have appeared on "Up All Night with Gilbert Gottfried", "Late Night
with Conan O'Brien" and "Girls Night Out" Remaining May performance
is Saturdays, June 11th & 25th at 9:00 pm. There is a $10 cover charge
plus a 2-drink minimum. $5 Cover Charge for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
Debra Frankel returns in "Manic Highs and Manilows," a musical journey
about life, therapy, and Barry Manilow. Join Debra while she sings
original songs and parodies about topics ranging from relationships
gone awry to star-chart readings and hidden meanings. Quirky and engaging,
Debra performs both funny and poignant original work. Expect an evening
of delight, insight and sing in the shower songs. Directed by Collette
Black. Manic Highs and Manilows will have performances on Fridays,
June 3rd & 17th at 7:00 pm. There is a $10 cover charge plus a 2-drink
minimum. $8 Cover Charge for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY
BLACK & WHITE BLUES AT LE CHAT NOIR IN NEW ORLEANS
The musical comedy that celebrates New Orleans' obsession with food,
restaurants, and celebrity chefs, BLACK & WHITE BLUES just celebrated
its 101st performance at LE CHAT NOIR (715 St. Charles Avenue, New
Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812 - http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com/
). With book & lyrics by Ricky Graham and music by Harry Mayronne,
the show features Heidi Junius, Bob Edes, Chris Wecklein & Jessie
Terrebonne. (Special Discount for service industry and CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE members.) Check the website for next performance date.
NEW RESTAURANT IN DALLAS GIVES HOTLINE DISCOUNT
Hector Garcia, who visits NYC from time to time, and uses that chance
to sing in several piano bars around town, has just opened HECTOR'S
OF HENDERSON (2829 North Henderson, Dallas, TX - 214-821-0432), a
restaurant featuring American cuisine with a Texas Twist, prepared
by chef Todd Erickson. Hector's is offering a 10% discount to members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - and it gets even better: they have live
music on Fridays and Saturdays, featuring Gleni Tai on the piano,
and her husband Lebeaux on jazz trombone and trumpet - and open mic!
Call for reservations and information.
REMINDER REGARDING CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE DISCOUNTS
MEMBERSHIP CARDS are sent to all members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE,
and can be used for show discounts where offered. Any show that offers
a discount to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members will be listed on the
special MEMBER DEALS page in the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website for
the run of the show, and included in the SHOW DISCOUNT listings in
the MID-WEEK issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER. The discount
offered must be equal to or greater than any other discount offer
you make available to other persons, groups or organizations.
To be eligible for a listing on the MEMBER DEALS
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offer. That information will be used as the basis for the website
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that you have sent me the material with an e-mail reminder so I
can watch for it. Please be sure to check with the venue where you
are performing to be sure that these discounts will be honored.
Any member who is denied a properly listed CABARET
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Please send me complete information - and do not
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to look these things up, and often have to simply toss out incomplete
items. By the way, I usually trim quotes from reviews from the press
releases I receive before using the item on my website or in the
newsletter, so don't count them when putting together the four or
more paragraphs.
TIME TO GO
At the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise? This has actually been a fun issue to write - with a lot
of exciting news to relate to you all.
Tonight I am off to Manhattan to catch Seth Rudetsky's
Broadway Chatterbox show at 6:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West
46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) - leaving a few minutes early to get to THE ENCORE (266 West 47th
Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) for the new all-original musical revue What's Your Problem? by
Hector Coris and Paul L. Johnson that opens tonight at 7:00 pm.
Then back to DON'T TELL MAMA for Carol McCann's show at 8:30 pm.
It's lucky that they serve such great food at THE ENCORE so I won't
have to take time out between shows for dinner.
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. Last year over 400 folks took advantage
of membership and gave their support to this publication and website.
Your support through memberships and banner advertising keeps this
whole operation going and growing. Help make CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
bigger and better in the months to come. Your financial support,
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important to me right now. I am counting on your help.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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