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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #050606 - Monday,
June 20, 2005
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and notes, cabaret tips, review summaries, plus listings of shows
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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.
By the way, in attempting to send out last week's
MIDWEEK issue, I unintentionally sent out a duplicate of last week's
MONDAY issue - my apologies.
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with the dollar amount you wish to send and I will send you a PayPal
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users, there is a full set of instructions included with the "invoice."
BACA CELEBRATES THEIR 10th ANNIVERSARY TONIGHT IN BOSTON
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). This meeting will mark the 10th Anniversary of the founding
of this cabaret membership organization. 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.
They will also announce the newly elected board members and honor
the retiring members. There will be appetizers, soft drinks, beer
and wine. I was hoping to get to Boston today to congratulate my Boston
cabaret friends in person, but this was not to be. So here is a "hats
off" to BACA and I wish you another 100 years of serving the New England
cabaret community.
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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 in the past that are
well worth your cabaret dollars:
Tonight (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 "over-caffeinated muppet" 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 for
a second time last week and am still laughing. Don't arrive late
- there is a "Law & Order" parody that set the tone of the show
right at the start. Over 21, please.
Melissa Mason Jones is making her cabaret debut at
THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) and has a performance tonight at 7:00 pm. It is hard to believe
that this is a cabaret debut since the show was so well performed,
and Ms. Jones showed such poise and seemed so at ease on stage.
Director Eric Michael Gillett assure me that this was indeed a musical
performance debut - unless you count the fact that in the reality
TV show THE REAL GILLIGAN'S ISLAND Ms. Jones 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.
Chris Barret returns to HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET
& PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) with his show "While We're Here" tonight at 7:00 pm. Mr. Barrett
always brings his longtime experience as a piano bar entertainer
to his shows, with anecdotes and comments that bring each song to
life.
There is a celebrity roast for Kathy "Babe" Robinson
tonight at UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438
- http://www.rosesturn.com/
) that should be a blast. The show is hosted by Ricky Ritzel, with
Jim Luzar directing. I haven't been to one of these roasts in some
time, hosted by Scott Barbarino, but you can count on a lot of bawdy
jokes, barbs and remarks at any of them. And what a roastee they
have chosen for tonight, the amazing Ms. Robinson. Warning to all
roasters: this gal can take it, but she can also dish it out.
Tuesday (21st):
Greg Pernhagen returns with his show "Where's the
Fire" to THE ENCORE at 9:30 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!
"Cinema Duplex" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61
Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) (naturally) will present a special screening of Wallowitch and
Ross: This Moment tonight at 9:30 pm. 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
preceded by an interview with Mr. Wallowitch and the film's director,
Richard Morris. (There is no cover charge.) I saw this film when
it was first released, and this is a touching story, well told,
featuring many of the familiar folks we all know in the cabaret
world.
Wednesday (22nd):
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.
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.
Tonight at 8:00 pm, Collette Black in association
with UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN presents "Live at The Turn," a new
variety show featuring award winning cabaret & comedy acts as well
as new performers on the rise hosted by our favorite comedy duo
Wayne Henry and Suzanne Stein. Scheduled to appear 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. I saw the show
last month, and plan to return tonight - the pair of Henry & Stein
keep this variety presentation moving, and they always have fascinating
guests.
Coby Koehl is at DON'T TELL MAMA on Wednesday at
9:30 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 to catch him. This time out he salutes Nina Simone.
I saw his show last week, and once again I was enthralled by Coby's
delivery style, energy and enthusiasm. His band was so into the
moment, there were several times when the audience could not help
but join in. This exciting performer is more "downtown" than "midtown"
but if you like to have an evening of pure excitement and thrilling
vocals, here's one of the best!
I saw the opening night of Steven Ray Watkins' new
solo show "Guilty Pleasures - Vol. 1 - Olivia Newton John" last
week 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 7:00 and next Wednesday,
the 29th at 7:00 and Fridays, June 24th and July 1st at 9:30 pm.
That means you all have a chance to see this show several times
before it ends its run.
Thursday (23rd):
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 Alice Frazier (and more
guests as well). Always a great show!
Melissa Mason Jones is at THE ENCORE tonight at 7:00
pm. See Monday, June 20th above.
Blue Jupiter is an amazing a-cappella quartet that
recalls the energy and enthusiasm of that historic NYC gang JQ &
the Bandits of so many years ago. This lively group of cute and
talented guys presents an hour of excitement and sound with no instruments
except their voices, including percussion backup. The show is so
dazzling and the sound so unbelievable, you will find yourself simply
overcome with music. They are at DON'T TELL MAMA tonight at 11:00
pm - well worth stay up up late on a school night for!
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
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
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
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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.
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in discounts to cabaret events are available to members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE (see the MEMBER DEALS page). 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.
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 35 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.
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.
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!
EMPIRE PLUSH ROOM NOW TO BE BOOKED BY NEW JERSEY AGENCY
We just received word that New Jersey based RRAZZ Productions (http://www.randexpr.com/rrazz.htm
) is now going to be in charge of booking at THE EMPIRE PLUSH ROOM
at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800
- http://www.plushroom.com/
). All shows previously booked for the room will have to be reconfirmed
with the new bookers. I have no further information at this time.
THEATER COMPANY BENEFIT FEATURES EPPERSON'S MY DEAH
On Monday, June 27th, Tony winner Joanna Gleason ("Into the Woods,"
currently starring on Broadway in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"), Oscar
nominee Chris Sarandon ("Dog Day Afternoon") and John Glover (TV's
"Smallville" and currently Off Broadway in "The Paris Letter") star
in John Epperson's (aka Lypsika) play MY DEAH, the Medea legend set
in The South, at 7:00 pm. The event is a benefit for The Millennium
Talent Group (http://www.shakespearekids.com/
) and will take place at the MANHATTAN ENSEMBLE THEATRE (55 Mercer
Street, NYC - 212-925-1900). For tickets call 1-800-838-3006 or visit
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/
. Also in the cast are Andy Langton, Margaret Curry, Tony Raymond,
Matt Schuneman, Taylor Stockdale, Ryan Knowles, Laura Gosheff, Dennis
Shinners, and Louis Reyes Cardenas. Tickets are $25.
MARILYN TAPES EXTENDED THROUGH JULY 18th
Actress/writer Lenore Zann's recreation of legendary screen goddess
Marilyn Monroe in the show The Marilyn Tapes has been extended at
DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) with four more performances. In addition to the performance already
scheduled for Sunday, June 26th at 9:00 pm, the show will be presented
on Sunday, July 10th at 8:00 pm, and Mondays, July 11th & 18th at
9:00 pm. There is a $20 cover, 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
COMPOSER OF BROADWAY MUSICAL "WICKED" CONFIRMED FOR JULY 10TH CONCERT
Broadway & Film composer & lyricist Stephen Schwartz has been confirmed
as a member of the cast of 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.
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.
MONDAY SHOWCASE AT ODETTE'S TONIGHT, JUNE 20th
Bob Egan's next SHOWCASE NIGHT at THE CABARET at Odette's (South River
Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html)
will be tonight, June 20th at 7:30 pm, with Aimee Robidoux, Charlene
Angelini, Josh Sauerman, Cheryl Mazzarini, Dan Gramkee, Allison DeKorte,
and special guest, pianist extraordinaire, Rio Clemente. Call for
cover/minimum information.
DCCN OPEN MIC TONIGHT, 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. $10 music charge.
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.
LATE-NIGHT CABARET IN CHICAGO LAST SHOW FRIDAY THE 24th 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 24th: TAKING CHANCES, with Beverly
Opelka, Carol Holmes, Carol Weston, Kathy Lahiff, Michelle Greenberg,
Patti Kinsella, Phyllis Zornig, Ray Kasman. Music director, Sue Keller.
Directed by Claudia Hommel. Tickets are $12, 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" continue taping the
latest 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.
A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS
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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.
O'CONNOR & VOGEL RETURN WITH "GUY & DOLL"
Brian Tom O'Connor and Debra Vogel bring their acclaimed musical comedy
revue "Guy & Doll" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC -
1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
), 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 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.
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
highlights the group's favorites from their varied repertoire, plus
a few new additions. Show times are as follows: Saturday, June 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" with just one
show left on Tuesday, June 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/
). Remaining shows are scheduled for Wednesdays, June 22nd & 29th
at 7:00 pm and Fridays, June 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.
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.
Remaining show dates are Wednesdays, June 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 just once more, on Thursday night, June 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.
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.
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.
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 OAK ROOM through June 25th. He is 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 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/
) - I guess it had to happen: "American Idol" finalist John Stevens
will perform here from June 21st to 25th. The show, presented by Maverick
Records, will showcase songs from his debut CD, Red, which is being
released on June 28th. 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. For this engagement only, all shows have a $45
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.
Tonight they will celebrate the Off-Broadway hit ALTAR BOYZ. No cover,
$10 minimum; many more. See website.
Also at BIRDLAND, The New Season, a series of concerts
featuring top Broadway performers and composers. Coming: Max von
Essen (July 18th at 7:00 pm) and Christine Ebersole & Billy Stritch
(July 25th at 7:00 pm). The New Season at Birdland is presented
by Jim Caruso, in association with TheaterMania.com. There is a
$30 cover and $10 food/drink minimum.
AT BRANDY'S PIANO BAR (235 East 84th Street, NYC - 1-212-744-4949
- http://www.brandyspianobarnyc.com/
) - Open-mic piano bar seven nights a week. Brandy's is one of the
Upper East Side's best-kept secrets. This intimate spot showcases
live talent every night of the week and has been for over 30 years.
No cover.
AT 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, 25th; Barb Fasano, Wednesdays
at 9:15; Mary Sheeran on the 22nd; Cindy_lee on the 23rd; John deGuzman
on the 23rd & 26th; Frank Fontana on the 28th & 29th; 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, 26th;
Blue Jupiter, 23rd, 30th; David St. John: Caliente, 25th & 26th; Karren
Dille, 21st; O'Connor & Vogel, 25th; Jackie Draper, 25th & 28th; Christina
Skleros, 27th; Chuck Sweeney as Ms. Peggy Lee, 25th; 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; Suzanne
Fiore, Thursdays at 7:00 pm; Courtenay Day, Wednesdays at 7:00 pm;
Cinema Duplex, 21st; Phil Bond's "My Queer Youth" on Saturday, the
25th at 9:30 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; Steven Ray Watkins, Wednesdays at 7:00, Fridays at 9:30
pm; Melissa Mason Jones, 20th, 23rd & 27th; Jamie deRoy & friends,
30th; Libra, Wednesdays at 9:30 pm; Greg Pernhagen, on the 21st at
9:30 pm, 28th at 7:00 pm; Boulevard East on the 25th & 28th; Simply
Barbra on the 25th; Robin James on the 24th; 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: Rick Skye, Wednesdays at 9:30 pm; Marcus Simeone,
Thursdays at 7:00 pm; Evening of Garland, 20th; Chris Barrett on the
20th, 27th & 29th; Colm Reilly on the 21st & 22nd; Anthony Santelmo
Jr. on the 25th; 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, from 7:00 to 10:30 pm; Tuesday through Sunday Irving Fields
is at the piano from 7:00 to 10:00 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 SATALLA (37 West 26th Street, NYC - 212-576-1155 - http://www.satalla.com/
) - James Hammel & his band, Wednesday, June 22nd at 7:30 pm. $12
cover, 1-drink minimum.
AT SIBERIA BAR (356 12 West 40th Street, NYC) - 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 July 11th. $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 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 TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-787-7921 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) - Friday, June 24th at 9:00 pm, La Contessa's "Stars & Stripes Extravaganza."
It is pure patriotic pandemonium as La Contessa battles her nemesis
Miss Lefou for the right to have a pool party celebration. Also featuring
Richard Skipper and Chuck Sweeney, this is a benefit for The Gay &
Lesbian Acting Company. Tickets are $25 through Theatermania.com.
Rest of 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: "Celebrity Roast" on the 20th; "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
THE HENRY SAWYER ROOM AT THE CHALFONTE (301 Howard Street, Cape May,
NJ - 609-884-8409 - http://www.harriettlevy.com/
) - Todd Waddington Productions presents Harriett Levy in BEFORE THE
PARADE PASSES BY! June 29th through August 7th at . Performances are
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 9:00 pm. Tickets are
$22.
AT LE DOME at The Manor (111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360
- http://themanorrestaurant.com/
) - 2005 Thursday Cabaret Soiree Series Lineup: 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.
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
CABARET IN PENNSYLVANIA
AT THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000
- http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html)
- Monday, June 20th - Bob's big MONDAY SHOWCASE; Tuesday & Wednesday,
June 22nd & 23rd, Suzan Bartels; June 24th & 25th, Sarah Partridge;
Sunday, June 26th, O'Connor and Vogel in Guy and Doll. 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/
) - Monday, June 20th, The Winstons; Tuesday, the 21st,Oteil Burbridge
& The PeaceMakers; Wednesday, June 22nd, Dennis J (Vocalist); Thursday,
June 23rd, Marty Nau (Sax) Tribute to Charlie Parker; Friday, June
24th; David Bach Consort (Piano); Saturday, June 25th, Odetta (Blues/Folk/Gospel);
Sunday, June 26th, Eldar Djangirov (18 year old Russian Pianist).
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. $10 music charge.
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. This week's guest is Katie O'Neill.
AT CR SPARKS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE (18 Kilton Road, Bedford, NH -
603-647-7275) - Ida Zecco with Jim Rice at piano, 7:00 pm. No cover.
CABARET IN ATLANTA - WEST VIRGINIA - FLORIDA - SOUTHEAST
AT CAMILLE'S SIDEWALK CAFE (I-285 and Chamblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta,
GA - 770-455-0500) - Saturdays, 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/
) - Monday, June 29th at 7:30 pm, Black & White Blues is back! Graham
and Mayronne's comedic look at life behind the apron in the Service
Industry, $27; Thursday through Saturday, June 23rd through 25th,
The Seven Deadly Virtues, where playwright Pat Bourgeois explores
Catholic dogma in seven side-slitting scenes a la Love, American Style!
Stars include Diane Lala, Ashley Ricord, Paul Soileau and Michael
Sullivan, $20. 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 CAFE LUCIANO'S (871 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL - 312-266-1414)
- Thursdays in June, Elaine Dame with The Mike Cunningham Duo. Call
for cover/minimum information.
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 CORNELIA'S (750 West Cornelia Street, Chicago, IL - 773-248-8333)
- Fridays from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am, Ginger Tam with Chuck Larkin;
Mondays from 9:00 pm to midnight, Ginger Tam with Russ Long. Call
for cover/minimum information.
AT CYRANO'S BISTRO, WINE BAR AND CABARET (546 N. Wells, Chicago, IL
- 312-467-0546 - http://www.cyranosbistro.com/
) - Claudia Hommel with Bob Moreen at the piano, Saturday, June 25th,
at 7:30 & 9:30 pm, $10 cover; 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; 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/
) - Friday & Saturday, June 24th & 25th, from 8:00 pm to midnight,
The Elaine Dame Quartet with Tom Hope, Dan Shapera, and Chuck Christiansen,
no cover.
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 THE GENEVA INN (N2009 South Lake Shore Drive, Lake Geneva, WI -
262-248-5680) - Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Labor Day, 6:00 to
10:00 pm. Carolyn Wehner on piano with occasional late-evening vocals.
Call for cover/minimum information.
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;
Jennifer Sheehan will present "Beautiful Dreamers - A Concert Celebrating
the World's First Superstars" on June 20th at 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 SALT CREEK GRILL (32802 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA -
949-661-7799 - http://www.saltcreekgrille.com/
) - Cathy Segal-Garcia with Jamie Findlay on guitar every Sunday afternoon
from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. No cover.
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/
) - Sam Harris will return to Schroeder's to continue the 1 year anniversary
celebration of the cabaret club on Saturday, June 16th, with shows
at 7:30 & 10:00 pm. Sam will be joined by Todd Schroeder, his musical
director, accompanist and the person for whom the cabaret is named.
$40 & $60.
AT THE SPORTSMEN'S LODGE (12833 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, CA
- 818- 755-5000) - Wednesday Night Jam Session, hosted by Cathy Segal-Garcia,
from 8:30 pm to midnight. No cover.
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/
) - "Shawn Ryan's Blue Skies," an evening of jazz, cabaret, and comedy
to celebrate the release of Shawn's new album, plays here Wednesday
through Saturday, June 22nd through 25th, at 8:00 pm. 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.
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 through
June 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
) - Next Open-Mic night with the Kitchenettes is this Friday, 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 July 12th. $5 cover.
AT THE ZINGARI LOUNGE at The Donatello Hotel (501 Post Street, San
Francisco, CA - 415-885-8850) - 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
24th through 26th, Living National Treasure Don Burrows & Jazz Instrumental
Performer of the Year Kevin Hunt. $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. Call for exact showtimes, covers
& minimums.
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