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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #050604 - Monday,
June 13, 2005
Since 1990 Your First, Best, and Only Complete Source of Cabaret
News
CELEBRATING OUR 15th YEAR COVERING CABARET ALL OVER
THE WORLD!
JOIN US ON JULY 6TH AT THE ENCORE, NYC, TO CELEBRATE!
If it's anything to do with cabaret, you'll probably
read it here first!
This is a MONDAY NEWS Issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and also includes
information on all the banner ads running on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website plus listings for around the world, including shows at over
100 venues and covering over 300 performances (with a number offering
discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE). The MID-WEEK issue,
normally sent on Thursdays, will include more news, breaking stories
and notes, cabaret tips, review summaries, plus listings of shows
offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
ATTENTION AOL USERS
Over 400 newsletters sent out to AOL subscribers have been bouncing
back each issue - with no resolution coming from AOL in spite of promises.
Each issue I have to resend the AOL copies that are returned by another
method - 30 at a time. All copies of past issues are archived on the
website.
HAVING TROUBLE USING PAYPAL?
Yes, it can be confusing. If you have a problem, send me an e-mail
with the dollar 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."
GOODBYE CRUTCHES - HELLO CANE
After a full 3 months on crutches, I was set free by my doctor on
Friday, June 10th, and prescribed a cane for the balance of my recovery.
At the same time, the brace I was wearing for the same period was
"unlocked," permitting me to bend my knee to 90 degrees - and was
told I could shed the brace completely after just two more weeks.
I have already commissioned the "tap dance kid" Michael Vaccaro, to
give me some basic instructions so that hopefully at the 15th Anniversary
Party I won't just sing, but do a little tap as well. I might have
the crutches bronzed and auction them off to the highest bidder at
the 15th ANNIVERSARY PARTY. Can they bronze aluminum?
MORE GREAT NEWS
Julie Reyburn is now the proud mom of a bouncing baby girl - Layla
Page Fields, 5 lbs. 10 oz., arrived at 8:15 pm on June 10th. BRAVA!
Congratulations to Julie and Thor.
NEW FACES IN CABARET TO DEBUT AT ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
I really hope as many folks as possible will make it to THE ENCORE
(266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) on July 6th. At the pre-show party, I will be trying out a possible
format for a show series that CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE just might produce
starting in September or October, at a venue still to be chosen. In
addition to our featured performer, puppeteer Tim Reilly, we will
present three debut cabaret performers who have impressed me with
their shows in 2005. This "test" show will feature Shaynee Rainbolt
(who is doing a run at THE ENCORE with just one performance left on
the 15th), Alisa Schiff (who just completed a fantastic run, also
at THE ENCORE) and Matt Sigl (who an amazing debut show at DON'T TELL
MAMA a short while back). This show is FREE for all 2005-2006 members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. See http://www.svhamstra.com/FifteenthBrthdy.shtml
for details.
If this pre-show party presentation seems to be of
interest, I'll start checking out more debut performances and setting
up possible dates for the fall. You can be assured that the shows
will feature a SUPER discount for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
ADS AVAILABLE IN THE ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM
A limited number of 1/6 page ads are available in the souvenir program
we are preparing for the 15th Anniversary event on July 6th at $20
each (the back page has already been sold). You can combine to ads
for 1/3 a page or 4 ads for 2/3 page if you wish. Just send me a note
if you need details. If you can't make it to the show - several have
written to tell me they will be out of town - here is a way you can
support the event.
HERE'S A FEW SHOWS I HOPE YOU WILL GET TO SEE
No time to write full reviews, but if you are in NYC in the next few
days, here are a few shows I've already seen that are well worth your
cabaret dollars:
Tonight (13th):
Award-Winning comedienne Colette Hawley presents
her new one woman show "Colette Hawley's Box Of Sadness" Monday
nights in June at 9:00 pm 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. Take along a seat belt and fasten it tight - and take along
some tissues to catch those tears of laughter. One never knows what
Collette is going to pull from her box of sadness, but you'll soon
realize its really a crate of comedy! I saw it last week and am
still laughing. Over 21, please.
I haven't seen delightful diva Karen Mason perform
in some time, but you can't go wrong when Ms. Mason is on any cabaret
bill. She's at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street,
NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) tonight at 7:00 pm as part of their "Broadway Downtown" series.
Don't say I didn't tell you so - THE MONEY SHOT,
a revue I raved about a few weeks ago, is sold out again tonight
DON'T TELL MAMA - the last scheduled show. Of course there is always
the "waiting list" - the show is at 7:00 pm, so get there at 6:30
pm and ask them to mark you present on the waiting list. At 7:00
pm, folks with reservations who aren't there yet lose their seats
to those on the list actually present - in the order they check
in. On Saturday, THE NEXT BEST BROADWAY MUSICAL had a waiting list
of 25 when I was the first to check in at 8:00 pm. At 8:30 pm I
got a seat - and everyone else on the waiting list who showed up
(about 10) got seats as well.
"Broadway by the Year" will conclude its fifth smash
season tonight with a concert devoted to The Broadway Musicals of
1962 at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) at 8:00 pm. There are limited tickets available in the front and
rear balcony. I have seen several shows in these series - all of
them gems.
(Good bets, but shows I haven't seen yet are newcomer
Jasper Kump at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth
Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) at 9:30 pm; Thos Shipley at 9:30 pm at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th
Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
); Malcolm Getts at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080
- http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) at 7:00 pm to benefit The Songbirds Project.)
Tuesday (14th):
Greg Pernhagen returns with his show "Where's the
Fire" to THE ENCORE at 7:00 pm. The lad has terrific vocals and
a star band to back him up. He's handsome to be sure, and his performance
can be called handsome as well. He wears a fireman's outfit on his
fliers, but he won't extinguish your fire, you can be certain of
that!
(Good bets, but shows I haven't seen yet are Karen
Dille at 9:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA; Jack Donahue opening at THE
ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/
) at 9:00 pm for a 2-week run through the 25th. Note to Jack: I'd
love to come, but the OAK ROOM won't comp me and I can't afford
the cover/minimum - have a great show!)
Wednesday (15th):
Barbara Fasano returns to DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342
West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
) with her show saluting Harold Arlen at 9:15 pm with Eric Comstock
as special guest. Ms. Fasano has a new musical director, and has
moved to more jazz stylings in this show. I saw the show several
months ago when it played at THE DUPLEX. As usual, Ms. Fasano was
a delight.
Shaynee Rainbolt is at THE ENCORE at 9:30 pm, with
her official debut in NYC along with her trio, tonight led by the
amazing Lee Muziker. This delightful lady, fresh in town from great
cabaret successes in San Francisco, is full of sparkle and energy.
Her vocals are silky smooth, with a tinge of jazz and dollops of
fun. This is the last night of her run - don't miss this one. Shaynee
is one of the "new faces" we will be featuring at our party on July
6th. See http://www.svhamstra.com/FifteenthBrthdy.shtml
for details.
Rick Skye is back for one more time (at least in
NYC) with his "Slice O' Minnelli" show at 9:30 pm at HELEN'S. Please
don't miss this fun-filled show with loads of original songs and
song parodies. One of the most inventive talents in cabaret, Mr.
Skye's Liza impersonation is so believable you will feel you have
seen the real thing - incredible. So much happens in a mere 55 minutes,
you will be exhausted from laughter - and you'll perhaps wipe away
a tear or two as well.
(Good bets, but shows I haven't seen yet are Courtenay
Day at 7:00 pm at THE DUPLEX; Steven Ray Watkins' Olivia Newton-John
salute at 7:00 pm at THE ENCORE; London cabaret sensation Paul Martin
at DON'T TELL MAMA at 7:00 pm.)
Thursday (16th):
Richard Malavet returns to THE ENCORE with his show
"Seizing the Night" just once more, tonight at 9:30 pm, with Ross
Patterson as musical director. If you like your cabaret smooth and
friendly, this lad will deliver. Great vocals, with heaps of charm
and finesse.
Scott Barbarino & The Cosmopolitans Variety Hour
with Leslie Anderson & Ricky Ritzel are at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650
Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
) Thursdays at 7:00 pm with special guest 2005 MAC Award winner
Brandon Cutrell (and more guests as well). Always a great show!
The new all-original musical revue What's Your Problem?
by Hector Coris and Paul L. Johnson at 7:00 pm (and subsequent Thursday
nights in June) at THE ENCORE. The show stars an attractive cast
including Dawn Trautman, Travis Bloom and Matthew Myers. Loads of
fun and some fantastic new songs. By the way, cabaret performers
looking for new material need only stop by here for some real finds.
2-time MAC Award winner Marcus Simeone is at HELEN'S
at 7:00 pm with his Johnny Mathis tribute. I saw it last week, and
this was not the show that Marcus was meant to sing. It was actually
two shows - on one side of the stage was Marcus, musical director
Tracy Stark and bassist Marco Brehm, all doing a fantastic job.
On the other side of the stage was someone playing his own show
on guitar, acting almost oblivious of the other three. Let's hope
they get the wrinkles out by this Thursday, because despite its
faults and one of the band members apparently attempting to sabotage
the show, it is a well done performance, and at times Marcus' vocals
are dead-on Mathis reproductions. When Marcus is good, he is very,
very good, but the problem here is that he is constrained by the
Mathis laid back style and boring songs, and hardly gets a chance
to show his real stuff in this show. High point was his duet with
Lina Koutrakos - who never would let a guitar player upstage her.
(Note to Marcus: You have charm and charisma. I love your vocals
- use them! Cut the Mathis stuff to a medley, dump the guitar player
and go back to your roots and the song style that got you those
awards!). Marcus is one of the performers featured in 15 YEARS OF
HUGS & STUFF on July 6th - see http://svhamstra.com/HugsStuffOrder.shtml
Coby Koehl is at DON'T TELL MAMA on Wednesday at
8:30 pm (singing perhaps songs in the style that Marcus should be
singing). Here is a lad with unbelievable vocal abilities - and
he's not afraid to use them. His shows in cabaret are rare, and
you just have tonight and Wednesday the 22nd to catch him. This
time out he salutes Nina Simone.
The 2005 MAC AWARD winning THE JOHNNY MERCER BIRTHDAY
SHOW, with Ricky Ritzel and Leslie Anderson at 11:00 pm at THE ENCORE.
Its a full-fledged cabaret revue, directed by Jim Luzar and featuring,
at one point, a medley of over 30 Mercer classics. Always fresh
and entertaining, I have seen this version a half-dozen times, I
was there again last Thursday, and plan to return for more!
More recommendations in the next issue. Let me know if you like this
section. I only wish I could expand it to other cities as well!
NEWS ABOUT CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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. Thank you to The Kitchenettes and to Barbara Lea, who sent
some last week.
ALL 2004-2005 MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRE IN LESS THAN A MONTH
Each week over $100 in discounts to cabaret events are available to
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (see the MEMBER DEALS page). But
your membership donations also support this publication and the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website - currently approaching 4,000 pages of news,
views, reviews and information on all things cabaret, including all
the issues of the newsletter going back to 1990! Current memberships
will expire on July 5th, 2005. 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. And this year there's another reason to join or renew your
membership:
All members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for 2005-2006
have a special invitation to the 15th Anniversary Party that we
are holding 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 6:00 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. There will be the NEW
FACES IN CABARET show, 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. See http://www.svhamstra.com/FifteenthBrthdy.shtml
for details.
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 star-filled 15 YEARS OF HUGS
& STUFF 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). Details are on the website.
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, director and/or graphic designer
showing outstanding excellence, talent and creativity in cabaret.
Only 45 tickets remain out of 70 available, and I
don't want you to be left out. Please don't delay - nearly 100 folks
have already joined for 2005-2006 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.
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!
LIBRA AT THE ENCORE
International Singing Star Libra will appear in New York City for
only two shows at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960
- http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) on Wednesdays, June 22nd and 29th at 9:30 pm. Libra captures the
glamour and soul of jazz and R & B like no one else. The show is titled
"A Rhapsody of Songbirds" and will feature a tribute to the captivating,
seductive women in song including Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington,
Diana Ross, Ruth Brown and others. Libra will be appearing with a
4 piece band of top jazz and R & B musicians, musically directed by
Charles Carrington. It is produced and directed by ShaRell Productions'
Shari Upbin and Sandi Durell. Cover Charge: $15.00 plus a $12 Food/Drink
Minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NEW CD FROM LEE LESSACK SET FOR RELEASE JULY 12th
Lee Lessack's new CD "In Good Company," set for release July 12th,
features veteran crooner Lessack, dueting with everyone from Maureen
McGovern to Michael Feinstein and Grammy award winner Stephen Schwartz,
whose latest songwriting triumph is "Wicked," the runaway Broadway
hit. All together, 17 of the cabaret world's top attractions are featured
on "In Good Company," which will be released by Lessack's 10 year-old
record banner for independent artists, LML Music (http://www.lmlmusic.com/
). Other cabaret favorites on the CD include Nita Whitaker, Susan
Egan, Jon Philip Alman, Mary Jo Mundy, Johnny Rodgers, Joanne O'Brien,
Susan Werner, David Burnham, Amanda Mc Broom, Ken Page and Stacy Sullivan.
Among the 17 tracks are "If You Go Away," "Let It Be Me," "Stay The
Night," "Here's To You," "The Look of Love" and "The Rose."
#2 SONGS BY THE #1 TEAM IN CABARET!
Karen Mack & Michael Holland have announced that "Gashole: #2s" opens
on Saturday, June 18th at 8:00 pm at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street,
NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). It's a completely new show, featuring tunes from the Billboard
Top 100 that made it to #2 but never ever got to #1! Additional dates
soon to be announced - Karen & Michael have a number of gigs booked
in and out of town for the summer. There is a $15 cover, $12 food/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.
MAC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON TUESDAY, 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 on the MAC website.
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/
.
MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO JEFF MATSON SET FOR JUNE 18th
There will be a musical tribute at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) on Saturday, June 18th at 7:00 pm in memory of Jeff Matson featuring
the songs of Jeff Matson & Brooks Cowan. Called "Music is Healing,"
performers and participants include Joan Crowe, Annie Hughes (coming
all the way from Wisconsin to do this), Rob Langeder, Sue Matsuki,
Carolyn Montgomery, Miles Phillips (also director), Rob Pruitt & Michelle
Russel. John Bowen is musical director. They will be performing songs
from "The Question W Revue" and "Private Events in Public Places."
There is a $15 suggested donation. Proceeds will be donated to the
National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation to help promote awareness
of this devastating illness. CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will be presenting
an award inspired by Mr. Matson's contributions to cabaret at the
15 YEARS OF HUGS & STUFF show on July 6th - see http://svhamstra.com/HugsStuffOrder.shtml
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.
NEXT DCCN OPEN MIC ON MONDAY, JUNE 20th
The next Open Mic night of the DCCN (DC Cabaret Network) will be held
on Monday, June 20th at the THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021 7th Street
NW, Washington, DC) Irving Berlin is the theme. Cash bar, good cheer,
all welcome. Stay tuned for more details!
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.
VOCAL TRIO, BOULEVARD EAST LIVE AT THE ENCORE
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 to THE ENCORE (266 West
47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) 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.
CHRISTINA SKLEROS MAKES CABARET DEBUT AT MAMA'S
Christina Skleros, who made her singing debut at Yankee Stadium singing
the National Anthem at the 1996 World Series (and reportedly was a
good luck charm for the team) is all grown up and will make her cabaret
debut at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/
) on one night only, Monday, June 27th at 7:00 pm. Musical director
is David Brunetti, with Barry Kleinbort serving as Artistic Consultant.
There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum.
KARREN DILLE TRAVELS AT THE SPEED OF LIFE AT MAMA'S
Karren Dille, who played Betty Rizzo in "Grease" on Broadway and on
tour, returns for a fourth time to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) with her new show "Travelin' at the Speed of Life" on Tuesdays,
June 14th & 21st at 9:00 pm. Musical director is Rob La Rocco. There
is a $12 cover and 2-drink minimum.
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.
Mr. Watkins is the musical director for 15 YEARS OF HUGS & STUFF on
July 6th - see http://svhamstra.com/HugsStuffOrder.shtml
MARCUS SINGS MATHIS
2004 and 2005 MAC Award-winning vocal phenomenon Marcus Simeone returns
to New York for two remaining 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 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. Marcus is one of the performers featured in 15 YEARS OF HUGS
& STUFF on July 6th - see http://svhamstra.com/HugsStuffOrder.shtml
RICK SKYE SERVES UP 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 at 7:00 pm at THE ENCORE
(266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). The show plays on 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 two more Wednesdays in June, the 8th & 15th,
both 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.
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.
"TIMELESS DIVAS! ENCORE" FINAL SHOW OF SEASON ON SUNDAY THE 19th
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/
). $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.
THE ENCORE is the site of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE'S 15th Anniversary
Party on July 6th - see http://svhamstra.com/HugsStuffOrder.shtml
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, with the final
show for this series set for June 30th. The shows are presented at
THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) at 7:30 pm. June 30th guests are Lorna Dallas, Maya Days, Classical
Pianist Meral Guneyman, Trent Armand Kendall, Mary Liz Mcnamara, Sidney
Myer, Comedienne Jane Stroll and Todd Sullivan (Violinist). 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/
) - Cabaret favorite Jack Donahue will celebrate his first major engagement
at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800
- http://www.algonquinhotel.com/ ) from June 14th through 25th. He
will be joined by the Andy Ezrin Trio featuring Andy Ezrin on piano,
Paul Nowinksi on bass and Ben Wittman on percussion. 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.
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. Performances 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/
) - Grammy Award winners Glen Campbell and Jimmy Webb are here from
June 14th through 18th singing old standards and some new songs they
are preparing for their upcoming CD. The show will play the following
schedule: Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 pm with late shows on Friday
and Saturday at 11:00 pm. All shows have a $60 cover and a $40 minimum.
AT 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. Tonight: Malcolm
Gets in a benefit for The Songbook Project at 7:00 pm. Coming: 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.
CAFE DEVILLE (103 Third Avenue, NYC - tkts: 212-677-4210 ext. 12)
- Ann Hampton Callaway will sing at a benefit for CLASSIC STAGE COMPANY
(http://www.classicstage.org/
) Tuesday, June 28th at 8:30 pm. See website for details.
AT CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360 - http://cabaretusa.com/_wsn/page2.html
) - Sunday afternoons, June 26th and July 3rd at 2:00 pm, Australia
jazz/cabaret star Janet Seidel in an exclusive NYC appearance. No
cover - $15 minimum. 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 CENTER (208 West 13th Street, NYC - 212-620-7310 ext. 724 -
http://www.gaycenter.org/
) - Queer Songbook celebrates singer/songwriter, Debra Barsha at on
Thursday, June 23rd at 7:00 pm. General Admission $15, Center Members
$10
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 June: Blossom Dearie on Saturdays at 7:00 pm & Sundays
at 6:15 pm Judy Kreston & David Lahm, 18th & 25th; Barb Fasano, Wednesdays
at 9:15; 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. 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 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; Colette Hawley, Mondays at 9:00 pm; Marilyn Tapes, 19th
& 26th; Blue Jupiter, 23rd, 30th; The Money Shot, Vol 2, 13th; David
St. John: Caliente, 19th, 25th & 26th; Karren Dille, 14th & 21st;
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 June: Mostly Sondheim, Fridays at 11:00 pm; Broadway
Downtown with Karen Mason, 13th; Suzanne Fiore, Thursdays at 7:00
pm; 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 June: Sundays at 2:00 pm, Jazz Brunch with Richard
Rodney Bennett; Lesley Anderson & Ricky Ritzel, Thursdays at 11:00
pm; GASHOLE, Saturdays at 8:00 pm; "What's Your Problem?" Revue, Thursdays
at 7:00 pm; Shaynee Rainbolt, 15th; Steven Ray Watkins, Wednesdays
at 7:00, Fridays at 9:30 pm; Melissa Mason Jones, 20th, 23rd & 27th;
Jamie deRoy & friends, 30th; Greg Pernhagan, 14th; 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: Timeless Divas, Sunday at 7:00 pm the 19th;
Rick Skye, Wednesdays at 9:30 pm; Jasper Kump, Monday, June 13th at
9:30 pm; Marcus Simeone, Thursdays at 7:00 pm; many more. See the
website for full schedule, times and cover charges. Piano bar nightly,
from 4:00 pm until 4:00 am with various pianists and a top-notch singing
wait-staff. Kitchen stays open late - 1:00 am on weekdays, 2:00 am
on Fridays & Saturdays.
AT IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
) - 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, 12:00 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/
) - 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.
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; Tuesday through Saturday Irving Fields is at the piano
from 7:00 to 10:30 pm.
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 17th
at 7:00 pm, Joanna Parson's HAPPY HOUR SALON, now in its fourth season,
holds another third-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 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/
) - 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 June: Debra Frankel, 17th; "Live at The Turn" 22nd;
If We Were Men We'd Be Famous, 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 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 BRADSTAN (Route 17B, White Lake, NY - 845-583-4114 - http://bradstancountryhotel.com/
) - Friday, June 24th at 7:00 & 9:00 pm, Vocalist Kristopher McDowell
and musical director Ed Alstrom join forces in this new night club
act that is influenced by the jazz world. Directed by Shari Upbin.
Call for cover/minimum information.
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
AT 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, Dana Lorge, Chuck
Sweeney, Lennie Watts, Frank Dain. Susan Peirez, with Barry Levitt
on piano. $10 cover, 1-drink minimum.
CABARET IN PENNSYLVANIA
AT THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000
- http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html)
- Wednesday & Thursday, June 15th & 16th, Rachel Brennan; Friday ^
Saturday, June 17th & 18th, Leslie Orofino returns with her show,
"Wanderlust, A Journey of the Heart"; Sunday, June 19th, "The Broadway
Beau and Babes" - Susan LaBar, Keith Soester, & Jillian Thaker; Monday,
June 20th - Bob's big MONDAY SHOWCASE. 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 August 13th, October 8th and November 12th. Call
ProArts for cover and minimum charges.
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 BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141
- http://www.bluesalley.com/
) - Tuesday through Sunday, June 14th through 19th, Latin jazz legend
Eddie Palmieri. Call for cover/minimum information.
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.
AT THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021 7th Street NW, Washington, DC) - The
next Open Mic night of the DCCN (DC Cabaret Network) will be held
on Monday, June 20th. Irving Berlin is the theme. Cash bar, good cheer,
all welcome.
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 (55 Nicholas Road, Framingham, MA -
781-772-1945 - http://www.amazingthings.org/
) - Open Mic with Leslie Holmes & Michael Larson is presented here
on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.
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 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 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/
) - Through June 26th, LIBBY'S celebrates their 5th Anniversary with
Lisa Paige & Libby Whittemore in an all-new show loaded with standards,
show-tunes, duets and special guest Connie Sue Day serving up Patsy
Cline, Trisha Yearwood, Hank Williams, etc. 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
THE MARINA POINT PAVILION (Beach Road, Boloxi, MS - 228-697-5195)
- The Alabama-based Politically Incorrect Cabaret presents "A Four-More
Fourth!" on Saturday, July 2nd aT 7:00 pm. $20/person table seating,
BYOB; $10.00 row seating.
AT LE CHAT NOIR (715 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812
- http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com/
) - Thursdays through Saturdays, through JUNE 18th, Karen Akers with
"When a Lady Loves," tickets $39 + $6 drink minimum; more. Call for
all events, 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.
AT THE MAIN STREET THEATER (4617 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX -
713-524-6706 - http://www.mainstreettheater.com/
) - June 17th through July 17th, "JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND
LIVING IN PARIS" with Jonathan McVay, Bethany Daniels, Terry Jones
and Deborah Boily. $20. Special Opening Night Benefit Show with Reception
(great wine and food) hosted by Cafe Rablais - $50.00 ticket.
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: Wednesdays at 8:00 pm, Jazz and Wine Flights
with The Jeff Hedberg Trio, $10; Thursdays at 8:00 pm, Torch and Twang
- Kt McCammond & Liz Wiener, $15; Fridays at 8:00 pm, Pop Psychology,
$15; Fridays at 10:00 pm, Late Night Cabaret, presented by members
of CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/
); Saturdays at 8:00 pm, TRAMPS LIKE US, the music of Bruce Springsteen
featuring Alanda Coon, Mike Descoteaux & Tim Meade, $15; Saturdays
at 10:00 pm, Cabarah!, $7; Monday, June 13th at 8:00 pm, Debbie Boone,
$25-$30; Saturday, June 25th at 8:00 pm, Spider Saloff. 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, July 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 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;
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/
) - Sandy Campbell stars on Friday, June 17th with accompanist G.
Scott Lacy, $22; Karen Giorgio headlines on Saturday, June 18th with
accompanist Cris O'Bryon, $22. All shows are at 8:00 pm.
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 ANNA'S JAZZ ISLAND (2120 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA - 510-841-5299
- http://www.annasjazzisland.com
/) - Ellen Robinson, backed by her superb trio is here on Friday,
June 17th from 9:00 pm to midnight. Ellen performs rare gems from
contemporary composers such as Keb Mo, Mose Allison & Paul Simon,
jazz standards, as well as some of her own original tunes. $7.
AT THE EMPIRE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San
Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.plushroom.com/
) - Tammy Nelson on the 16th; Pyeng Threadgill on the 18th. 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/
) - 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. For more information, please e-mail: squirrelmonk@yahoo.com.
A Musical Centennial Celebration of the life and music of Harold Arlen,
"From Harlem to Beyond The Rainbow!" with Benn Bacot, June 12th &
19th, 3:00 to 5:00 pm, $15 cover.
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
) - Wednesday, June 15th, 8:00 pm to midnight, "Singers, Songwriters,
Storytellers, Poets" with Mister Pete Duggan and Mister Guy J. Jackson;
Thursday through Saturday, June 16th through 18th, comic Todd Barry.
Next Open-Mic night with the Kitchenettes is June 24th. Call the club
for showtimes, cover & minimum 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 with Shawn Ryan on
Booking and Touring your show and a Mini-set by Marni Warner. $5 cover.
AT THE ZINGARI LOUNGE at The Donatello Hotel (501 Post Street, San
Francisco, CA - 415-885-8850) - Friday June 17th and Saturday June
24th, Linda Kosut with Ken Muir at the piano, 8:00 pm to midnight.
Call for cover/minimum information.
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 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.
AT THE DOUBLE BAY WOODFIRE CABARET RESTAURANT (459 New South Head
Road, Double Bay NSW - 612 9363 4567) - Friday through Sunday, June
17th through 19th, WORLD PREMIERE of Kevin Hunt's "World of Leonard
Bernstein." $75 includes a 3 course gourmet dinner with six choices
Show only $39 (a la carte dinner available).
CABARET IN LONDON & EUROPE
AT BATTERSEA BARGE (Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, London - 020 7498
004) - Thursdays, "The Weekend Starts Here : Ladies Monthly," a rotating
season of cabaret shows promising top-quality comedy, music, and mayhem.
Call for details.
AT THE NEW END THEATRE (27 New End, Hampstead, London - 0870 033 2733
- http://www.newendtheatre.co.uk
) - 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/
) - Mari Wilson, June 20th to 25th; Rest of schedule not received
at press time. Call for exact showtimes, covers & minimums.
AT VORTEX JAZZ BAR (Dalston Culture House, Gillett Street, London
- 020 7690 6661 - http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/
) - Saturday, June 18th, Barb Jungr continues her "Love Me Tender"
CD release tour. Call for showtime, cover/minimum information.
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