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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #050605 - Thursday,
June 16, 2005
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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. If you are an AOL user and have
missed some issues, please call AOL to complain. They keep telling
me all will be corrected but each issue I have to attempt to resend
300 to 400 issues using another method (in small batches of 30 addresses).
Maybe if enough of their members complain they will actually do something
about it! All copies of past issues are archived on the website.
COOL SPRING DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN
Here's a clue to how to bring about cooler weather - just install
an air conditioner in the window. Not 12 hours after my pal Daniel
and I strained and struggled to install a rather heavy unit in my
office/bedroom window, the temperatures dropped about 20 degrees -
right now (9:00 am) it is a cool 65 degrees (f) outside - Tuesday
at this time it was 87 degrees (f)! And the NYC weather is predicted
to remain cool at least through Sunday. Go figure!
Meantime, the knee continues to strengthen, after
being held rigid in a brace for 3 months. You have no idea of the
feeling of freedom I am experiencing. The temptation is to try too
much, but as the doctor told me, the knee tells me exactly when
to give it a rest. No that the weather is cooler, I plan to get
out and about in the daytime a bit more. When this issue is sent
out, and after a brief nap (I've been up since 6:15 am working on
it), I will be off to the shopping center to purchase a new tie
to wear at the 15th Anniversary Party at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th
Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/ ) on July
6th. I cannot remember the last time I wore - or even owned a tie!
I think it was at my niece's wedding in Miami about 3 or 4 years
ago!
DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN?
I had to cool down a bit before writing this, since I was pretty worked
up at the MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) Membership Meeting on Tuesday night, June 14th, at ST. CLEMENTS
CHURCH (423 West 46th Street, NYC). You see, I was under the impression
that things would be different this year, with the new MAC bylaws
in place and a new membership-elected board. I thought that the full
MAC membership was going to be informed and consulted before major
policy decisions were made. But it seems that it is business as usual
at MAC - making major decisions, then announcing them to the membership
with no opportunity for input and comment.
Seems that a decision to make some major changes
to the MAC AWARD procedures was rushed through and passed just a
week before the meeting, and announced at the membership meeting,
without advance notice, as a done deal - irreversible. Couldn't
the board have waited just one more week, gotten some membership
input and then made the decision? Instead, we were all told that
a new "democratic" method for the MAC AWARD nominations had been
decided which will eliminate the so-called "preliminary ballot"
- and the nominees on the final ballot will from now on be decided
by a relatively few people rather than the whole membership. So
now a chosen elite (not even a membership elected elite) will be
able to eliminate nominees that don't fit their particular vision
of quality cabaret, before the full membership even sees the full
original list of entries!
Lots more changes were announced as well. For example,
you only need to do ONE show in a MAC member club to be eligible
for a MAC AWARD nomination (note to all you award hopefuls who performed
the required six shows thus far this year to be eligible, you just
wasted a lot of money!).
Additionally, the COMEDY and JAZZ category nominees
will be chosen by two other "select" committees and the winner and
runners up announced - no vote by the membership at all! Reason
given? MAC members, we were told, don't go to jazz and comedy clubs.
Jazz and Comedy performers don't join MAC. So, why are these categories
even included in the MAC AWARDS?
The list of changes goes on.
All these decisions made under "cover of secrecy"
and the membership never given a chance to voice their thoughts
and suggestions until after the "irreversible decision" was made!
Once again the board has adopted an "us" (the board) and "them"
(the members) attitude.
My confidence in the board has been shaken - hopefully
they will reconsider and put the whole matter on hold until the
2006 calendar year and allow free and open discussion and full disclosure
of all the new rules (apparently they haven't been written yet,
but the concept has been approved) before they put then into action.
The current system, with modifications from time to time, has been
working well for many years - as long as I have been around, and
I can think of only a few instances where someone got an award who
did not deserve one. Keeping the current setup for another six months
while changes are discussed by all wouldn't hurt that much, would
it? Or is the Board afraid that their decision doesn't really reflect
the wishes of the membership at all?
Barry Levitt, I expected better of you and your leadership
than this! Board members, what about the membership you promised
to represent when you ran for office - don't their opinions, thoughts
and ideas mean anything, now that you are on the board?
HERE'S A FEW SHOWS 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 I saw these past few weeks that are well worth
your cabaret dollars:
TONIGHT, JUNE 16TH:
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 (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960
- http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). 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 quality finds.
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 - quality, through and through.
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 quality
and entertaining show!
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 quality 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!
Only a few more shows left in this run - don't miss it.
2-time MAC Award winner Marcus Simeone is at HELEN'S
tonight at 7:00 pm with his Johnny Mathis tribute. It is a well
done, top quality performance, and at times Marcus' vocals are dead-on
Mathis reproductions. When Marcus is good, he is very, very good.
High point was his duet with Lina Koutrakos. 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 tonight at 8:30
pm. 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. It doesn't get much better than this - quality
all the way!
FRIDAY, JUNE 17TH:
British cabaret icon Paul Martin is at DON'T TELL
MAMA on Friday at 6:30 pm - this is the second of just two shows
he is performing this visit. In the tradition of Meg McLaren and
Tim McArthur, the comedy is broad and the talent is incredible.
Additionally, Mr. Martin has vocals that range from deep bass to
high tenor - and perfection at all levels. Tracy Stark is at the
piano and does a masterful job of keeping up with Mr. Martins delivery.
I saw the show last night - I just might stop back on Friday. Thank
you, Sidney Myer, for opening up your room to top British, Australian
and Canadian (and more) talent. Many rooms don't offer their facilities
to non-NYC performers who don't have a built-in following. This
show is an example of the quality cabaret you regularly showcase
in your cabaret rooms!
I saw the opening night of Steven Ray Watkins' new
solo show "Guilty Pleasures - Vol. 1 - Olivia Newton John" last
night at THE ENCORE, and I must tell you that this show is exactly
what "quality cabaret" is all about. There is a dynamite band consisting
of Jerry Smith on drums, Kyle Sanna on guitar, and Matt Wigton on
bass. There is the incredible backup trio of Karen Mack, Alisa Schiff
and Julie Stirman. There is direction is by Lennie Watts. If that
isn't a recipe for quality, then spice it all up with Stevens' totally
extraordinary arrangements and delightful vocals - and his charming
personality. The word WINNER is written all over this one, folks,
and the good news is that it plays tonight at 9:30 and the next
two Wednesdays at 7:00 and Fridays at 9:30 pm. That means you all
have a chance to see this show several times before it ends its
run.
SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH:
Boulevard East is at THE ENCORE today at 5:00 pm
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. This exciting group always delivers quality,
and while I haven't seen this show yet, I know I will find it both
fun and entertaining.
Karen Mack & Michael Holland have announced that
"Gashole: #2s" opens today at 8:00 pm at THE ENCORE. 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. I can't make it this week, but will be sure to be
there when they return in July. Amazing!
New Faces of Comedy at 8:30 and Gay & Lesbian Standup
& Musical Comedy hosted by Michael Brill at 11:00 pm, both at DON'T
TELL MAMA tonight means that the laughs will be heard up and down
West 46th Street tonight. I don't have space to list all the very
funny comics lined up for these shows, but nearly all of them are
favorites. Some of the comics are just starting out, and most are
seasoned and top notch. All of them add up to two shows of fun,
laughs and quality entertainment. I'll probably be at one or maybe
both of these shows.
SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH:
2005 MAC Award nominee for best revue, "TIMELESS
DIVAS! ENCORE" (Songs of the Silver Screen) is presented for its
final performance tonight at 7:00 pm at HELEN'S. 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. I finally saw it a few weeks ago, and
it's a winner - especially the amazing Mr. Gillett (razor sharp
performance, even if he spells his name differently).
David St. John has returned to DON'T TELL MAMA and
is performing his CALIENTE show tonight at 7:00 pm. I saw an earlier
version of this show a few months ago, and the improvements this
time were astounding. David is a lovable gay guy who's taste in
wardrobe is just beyond the word "gaudy" but not quite "grotesque."
As the character "Carlos" he prances around the stage, singing and
speaking in a very thick Spanish accent (or reasonable facsimile).
It adds up to a lot of laughs and good fun. Then, after a guest
performer does a few numbers (the week I was there it was the marvelous
Sue Matsuki) David returns, does a few more "Carlos" bits, pops
behind the curtain while his musical director Gerry Dieffenbach
does a solo turn, and returns as himself for neat and touching finish.
It is always a thrill to watch a performer perfecting and revising
a show to create that quality presentation he can be proud of. Mr.
St. John's show isn't quite there yet, but he certainly is a talent
to watch.
I saw the theater piece, The Marilyn Tapes, when
it opened at DON'T TELL MAMA several weeks ago but it was announced
as a "work in progress" at that time, so I withheld my comments.
I saw it again last week, and indeed, the show has been reorganized,
with a lot of the "dead air" moments deleted and long blackouts
shortened. As a result, this version takes us through the biography
of Miss Monroe with fewer bumps and jumps. First presented in Canada
to rave reviews and sell-out audiences, 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
are by Cliff Jones. Ms. Zann holds back nothing in this show (at
one point quite literally) as she portrays both the successes and
the failures of this quite complicated personality. From the time
she was ran away from a foster home and failed marriage to the Kennedy
Birthday party and her tragic death, Marilyn is revealed from every
angle. The result is a dramatic, sometimes chilling but always entertaining
show that stirs the soul and touches the heart. It plays today and
next Sunday, both shows at 9:00 pm. (There are about 5 seconds of
nudity in this show - tasteful and appropriate - be not afraid.)
MONDAY, JUNE 20TH:
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 again last week and
am still laughing. Over 21, please.
Melissa Mason Jones is making her cabaret debut at
THE ENCORE and has a performance tonight at 7:00 pm. I asked director
Eric Michael Gillett after the show if this indeed was a debut since
the show was so well performed, and Ms. Jones showed such poise
and seemed so at ease on stage. Certainly she must have performed
on Broadway. But I was told that this was indeed a musical performance
debut - unless you count the fact that in the reality TV show THE
REAL GILLIGAN'S ISLAND does sing a song. She plays the millionaire's
wife - along side her husband, a millionaire in real life. With
musical direction by Eugene Gwozdz (yes, that's the actual spelling)
the hour seems to fly by - lots of stories of the adventures filming
the show intermixed with appropriate songs to illustrate the tales,
and flawless vocals. I cannot believe that in the space of just
a few weeks I have seen three debut performers in this same room
do such quality performances. Amazing!
More recommendations in the next issue.
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
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.
ALL 2004-2005 MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRE ON JULY 5th
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.
Over 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.
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 Karen Benedetto for your gift of a bunch
of CDs this week.
JEFF MATSON TO BE HONORED AND REMEMBERED
Cabaret lost one of its most creative talents when Jeff Matson passed
away suddenly on April 2nd, 2005. Jeff was a songwriter, a writer,
a director, a producer and a graphic designer, in addition to a strong
supporter and friend of performers. Add to the list reviewer, because
for far too short a time he served as a reviewer for CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
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.
And at the "15 YEARS OF HUGS & STUFF" show on July
6th at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will present THE JEFF MATSON award to a
person or persons showing outstanding excellence, talent and creativity
in cabaret in the field of performance, musical direction, writing,
songwriting, directing and/or graphic design. This will be the first
time the award (or awards) will be given. In the future I will ask
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to submit nominations for this
award in the various fields listed above (more may be added) and
a committee will be formed to assess the nominations and recommend
recipients. If time and finances are available, we hope to expand
this award to several areas of the USA - Boston, Chicago, LA and
San Francisco to start, with nominations gleaned from members in
each area. Stay tuned.
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!
LEADING MEN CONCERT NOW ON CABLE AND THE WEB
"Broadway Beat," a NYC local cable show, will be featuring footage
and interviews from the recent "Leading Men" benefit for Broadway
Cares at JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200
- Box Office: 212-539-8778 - http://www.joespub.com/
) on May 30th. It will air late Sunday-early Monday morning, June
19-20, at 1:00 am, on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network (Ch. 34)
and on RCN (Ch. 110). And starting Monday, it'll also be "streamed"
on the Broadway Beat website at http://www.broadwaybeat.com/
, and in July, it'll be carried on the Q Network, a new gay-pay network
that airs in Manhattan, Queens, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco.
Produced by Playbill.com columnist Wayman Wong, "The Leading Men"
concert was hosted by John Tartaglia of "Avenue Q" and featured Broadway
and cabaret stars Tom Andersen, Scott Coulter, Tom D'Angora, Tim Di
Pasqua, Brian and Ted Farley, Barrett Foa, Cheyenne Jackson, Chad
Kimball, Matthew Morrison, Jai Rodriguez, Seth Rudetsky, Christopher
Sieber, Ben Strothmann and Max von Essen.
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY JOINS JULY IN GOOD COMPANY BENEFIT CONCERT
Tony Award nominee and 14 time MAC Award winning singer/songwriter
Ann Hampton Callaway is set to appear in Lee Lessack's IN GOOD COMPANY
concert at the JOHN ANSON FORD AMPHITHEATER (2580 Cahuenga Boulevard
East, Hollywood, CA - 323-461-3673 - http://www.FordAmphitheatre.org/)
on Sunday July 10th in Los Angeles. The show will benefit Operation
USA (http://www.operationusa.org/),
the 25 year-old international relief organization known for supplying
emergency medical supplies and housing to victims of natural disasters.
A new, upcoming duets recording, "In Good Company," is the basis for
the California concert, which could help build some 100 houses for
displaced families. The "In Good Company" CD, poised for release July
12th, features veteran crooner Lee Lessack, dueting with 17 "cabaret
stars," from Maureen McGovern to Michael Feinstein and Grammy award
winner Stephen Schwartz. 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. Tickets are $30 - $35.
TODAY'S CABARET NEWS TODAY!
Here are a number of cabaret events taking place today!
BARBARINO & COSMOS TONIGHT AT THE IRIDIUM WITH GUEST BRANDON CUTRELL
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 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 MARY BOND DAVIS
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 16th, will feature Jerry Mitchell, who received
a 2005 Tony Award for Best Choreography for the revival of La Cage
aux Folles. 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 16th at THE TEN20 at
the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West
Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111) will feature Jane Kinsey, James Mooney,
Melissa Strauss and Scott Strauss, all with Ron Snyder 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 FRIDAYS AT DAVENPORT'S
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 17th: "Friends, Lovers...& Others"
featuring: Denise La Grassa, KT McCammond, Jimmy Odom, Suzy Petri,
Jeanne Scherkenbach, Kristoffer Simmons and Barbara Stuart with Dan
Stetzel, music director, and Suzy and Jeanne co-directors. Tickets
are $12, 2-drink minimum.
LAST HAPPY HOUR SALON BEFIRE SUMMER BREAK AT SIBERIA BAR JUNE 17th
On Friday, June 17th, at 6:00 pm, Joanna Parson's HAPPY HOUR SALON,
now in its fourth season, holds another third-Friday-of-every-month
show at SIBERIA BAR (356 12 West 40th Street, NYC). This is the opportunity
to meet folks who've been in the Writing for Performance Workshops
and are creating solo shows and other writings and testing out ten-minute
segments. Guests are MOTH-Grand Slam champion, James Braly and Stand-up
comic Ritch Duncan. 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/
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. There is a $12 cover,
2-drink minimum.
TIMELESS DIVAS PRESENTS FINAL SHOW THIS SUNDAY
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 will have its final performance on Sunday, June 18th. 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.
"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" PRESENTS MUSIC OF BARBRA STREISAND
On this coming Sunday, June 19th, 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 features
the music of Barbra Streisand. 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/.
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.
LIVE AT THE TURN FEATURES FUN GUESTS ON JUNE 22nd
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 featuring
award winning cabaret & comedy acts as well as new performers on the
rise. Live at The Turn, hosted by our favorite comedy duo Wayne Henry
and Suzanne Stein, will feature sketch, improv, stand-up and musical
guests. Scheduled to appear on June 22nd are Adrianne Tolsch, (3 time
Mac Award winner) with excerpts from her new one woman show None of
Your Damn Business, Los Banditos Chocolates, (International Improv
Festival Award Winners) Hector Coris & Paul L. Johnson (Mac Nominees)
with selections from their latest musical revue, What's Your Problem?
and introducing vocalist Alexa Levitt with Gerry Dieffenbach at the
piano. Also performing is comic Dean Obeidallah who writes for Weekend
Update on SNL. Show date & time are Wednesday June 22nd at 8:00 pm.
There is a $10 cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum. $8 Cover charge
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NEXT 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!
GARDENIA SHOW CELEBRATES FIRST WOMEN SUPERSTARS
Jennifer Sheehan will present "Beautiful Dreamers - A Concert Celebrating
the World's First Superstars" on June 20th at 9:00 pm at THE GARDENIA
(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 -
http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm
). The show is written by Jennifer and debuted last year at The Sheldon
Concert Hall in St. Louis. It features the songs and stories of the
first women performers to achieve international stardom (from 1850
to 1920). She will be accompanied by Shelley Markham. Call the club
for cover/minimum information.
CHRISTINE ANU "INTIMATE AND DEADLY" IN ADELAIDE
For the first time ever get intimate with Christine Anu as she shares
her amazing career and heritage in this very special Kabarett show
June 21st through 25th. Christine Anu has become an Australian household
name ever since she exploded on to the contemporary music scene with
her debut album Stylin' Up in 1995. Her career spans all facets of
the entertainment industry from her beginnings in contemporary indigenous
dance with the Bangarra Dance Company to her critically acclaimed
portrayal of Mimi in Rent to being featured as Arabia in Baz Luhrmann's
Moulin Rouge. She is the ultimate triple threat. Concept and Direction:
David Hawkins, Musical Direction: Andrew Worboys and Choreography:
Aku Kadogo. A CD of this show, recorded live at THE STUDIO (Sydney
Opera House, Sydney, NSW - 9250 7777) will be on sale for the first
time at this event. Information, schedule and tickets for all the
events for the festival are available at http://www.adelaidecabaretfestival.com/
.
CINEMA DUPLEX PRESENTS FILM WALLOWITCH & ROSS: This Moment
THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
) will continue their popular CINEMA DUPLEX series, which a special
screening of Wallowitch and Ross: This Moment. The documentary film
centers around the intersecting lives of John Wallowitch, a staple
of the Manhattan musical community and an accomplished composer, and
the late Bertram Ross, Wallowitch's partner and a principal dancer
and co-director with the Martha Graham company. The screening will
be held on Tuesday, June 21st at 9:30 pm, and will be preceded by
an interview with Wallowitch and the film's director, Richard Morris.
There is no cover charge, and there is a 2-drink minimum.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, JUNE 28th
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 28th 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/
.
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.
HARRIET LEVY PRESENTS LIFE TOUR AT THE CHALFONTE
Todd Waddington Productions presents Harriett Levy in BEFORE THE PARADE
PASSES BY! June 29th through August 7th at THE HENRY SAWYER ROOM AT
THE CHALFONTE (301 Howard Street, Cape May, NJ - 609-884-8409 - http://www.harriettlevy.com/
). Performances are Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at
9:00 pm. In BEFORE THE PARADE PASSES BY! Harriett Levy (Todd Waddington's
alter-ego) takes us on a musical and multi-media tour of her dramatic
and exciting life. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and
students, $10 for children 12 and under.
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 shows are currently offering members special prices
and discounts totaling over $100. 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 19th at 9:00 pm & June 26th at 8:00 pm. There is a $20 cover,
2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Brian Tom O'Connor and Debra Vogel bring their acclaimed musical comedy
revue "Guy & Doll" with shows scheduled for Saturday, June 25th at
2:30 pm, Friday, July 15th at 6:30 pm and Sunday, July 17th at 7:00
pm. The show again reunites O'Connor & Vogel with the Director and
Musical Director of the cabaret show, "Are You Perfect" which played
earlier this year, Elfin Frederick and Darryl Curry. Musical staging
is by Nora Brown. There is a $15 cover plus 2-drink minimum. 1/2 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Jackie Draper brings her new show "Jazzy Jacqueline" for two nights
in June, Saturday, the 25th at 5:00 pm and Tuesday, the 28th at 6:30
pm. Musical director is Gregory Toroian with John Loehrke on bass.
Director is Helen Baldassare. There is a $12 cover, 2-drink minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC
- 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
)
Bistro and MAC Award winner Steven Ray Watkins returns with a new
solo show called "Guilty Pleasures - Vol. 1 - Olivia Newton John."
Remaining shows are scheduled for Wednesdays, June 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.
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 plays on Thursday nights,
June 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, 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. $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.
International Singing Star Libra will appear in New York City for
only two shows 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.
Gregory Purnhagen appears on Thursdays, June 14th, 21st & 28th at
7:00 pm with his acclaimed show "Where's the Fire?" Musical director
is David Cook, with Michael Blanco on bass and Lieven Venken on drums.
Leonard Peters directs. There is a $15 cover, 2-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"
with remaining shows 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 is 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, with remaining shows on June 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.
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. 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 final show is this Sunday,
June 19th. 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 2005 MAC Award winner Brandon Cutrell
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 its next performance on Wednesday, June 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 performance is
Saturday, June 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 one more performance on
Friday, June 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
page you must send in your flier, press release and/or other promotional
materials by regular mail (not via e-mail) clearly showing the discount
offer. That information will be used as the basis for the website
page notice, as well as for the newsletter listing. Please confirm
that you have sent me the material with an e-mail reminder so I
can watch for it. Please be sure to check with the venue where you
are performing to be sure that these discounts will be honored.
Any member who is denied a properly listed CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE discount should notify me at once. I cannot guarantee
that the discount will be honored, but I can take steps to contact
the parties involved and publish the facts in the newsletter and
remove the listing from the MEMBER DEALS page.
MORE NEWS FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
GET YOUR MESSAGE OUT! - FOR FREE! - WITH NO HASSLES!
Please don't miss out on another feature of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/
) - the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE CHAT BOARD - where anyone, anywhere,
can post information about their shows, CDs or other cabaret-related
event. You can also post requests and questions about cabaret performance,
and share your thoughts and ideas of cabaret. You don't have to be
a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, you don't have to fill out a form,
and you don't need to remember one of those dreaded passwords. All
you need to do is follow the rules - clearly posted on the board -
before you make a posting. I will remove your message if I deem it
inappropriate. Fully 70% of visitors to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website visit the CHAT BOARD.
CABARET NEWS ON THE WEBSITE
Information about other shows around the country and around the world
can be found on the CABARET NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/
). How do you get an item posted in the CABARET NEWS section of the
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website? Just e-mail me a press release of
at least four paragraphs, giving the complete information on your
show, CD release or other cabaret related event. Include photos in
jpg or gif format if available. By the way, I try to get information
about shows offering CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE discounts up on the website
first. I am also especially interested in releases on shows outside
the NYC area.
Please send me complete information - and do not
merely e-mail me a copy of your flier or a reference to a website.
With two newsletters going out a week, I don't have enough time
to look these things up, and often have to simply toss out incomplete
items. By the way, I usually trim quotes from reviews from the press
releases I receive before using the item on my website or in the
newsletter, so don't count them when putting together the four or
more paragraphs.
TIME TO GO
At the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise? This has actually been a fun issue to write - with a lot
of exciting news to relate to you all.
A great big thank you to the nearly 110 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,
through membership donations and banner advertising, is especially
important to me right now. I am counting on your help.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
Event listings
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with the intention that users rely upon the information therein for
any purposes. Accordingly, Cabaret Hotline Online, and/or Stuart V.
Hamstra shall under no circumstances be liable for any loss or damage,
including but not limited to loss of profits, goodwill or indirect
or consequential loss arising out of any use of or inaccuracies in
this information. All warranties express or implied are excluded to
the fullest extent permissible by law.
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