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SPECIAL NOTE: No MIDWEEK issue next Thursday, November 24th (Thanksgiving
Day) and the MIDWEEK discount listings will be combined into the Monday
issue on November 28th.
HERE & THERE
Well, my "cabaret binge" has slowed down considerably since Sunday.
My original intention was to pick up my mail in mid-town on Monday night
and then get downtown to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher
Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
) for Todd Almond's show at 7:00 pm. A combination of events made this
plan go awry, including a last minute project here at home that needed
to be completed at once, and then a long delay on the subway that got
me to midtown with just minutes to spare before the MailBoxes Etc. store
closed at 7:00 pm - and no time to get to THE DUPLEX, or even to any
show in midtown that I had not seen before. So back home I went.
On Tuesday, the 15th, I made it to THE ENCORE (266
West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) for Helene Feldman's "Sit down and keep quiet, please!" show at
7:00 pm. I was instantly charmed by this lady's opening song, a bright
and bouncy rendition of Berlin's "Let Yourself Go." Ms. Feldman has
so much energy and enthusiasm, plus a lot of self confidence, I was
surprised to learn that this was her cabaret debut. I will not attempt
to guess her age, but she certainly seemed far to young to have been
a room mate in college with Melissa Etheridge, who's song "Your Little
Secret" sort of marks a turning point in the theme of the show (and
quite possibly a turning point in Ms. Feldman's life). Very cleverly
funny songs and stories are sprinkled through the show, and Helene
showed great comic timing and delivery. A list song gave her a little
problem with some missed lines, but musical director Gerry Dieffenbach
was quick with the prompts and the flubs turned into fun instead of
embarrassment. Another high point was a "bling-bling" medley that
included a performance of "Glitter And Be Gay" that was absolutely
unique - I will say no more. The show was directed by Lennie Watts,
who has brought us some other wonderful debut artists over the past
few years. Ms. Feldman has just one show left - Tuesday, November
22nd at 7:00 pm.
Last night I left the house to head into town and was
caught and totally drenched by a rainstorm that seemed to appear out
of no where. Sitting in a cabaret room in damp clothing and wearing
wet socks is not fun (and probably not healthy) so I turned back -
and got a good head start on today's issue instead.
It all started with an exchange of e-mails (so many things seem to start
that way these days). First was a note from D Jay Bradley that his annual
Christmas show, which Jay had been presenting for over 15 years, would
not be presented this year - there were too many scheduling problems
to get his regular cast together. Next was an e-mail from Carolyn Montgomery
that her annual "Christmas Carolyn" show had to be cancelled since her
church, ST. CLEMENTS THEATER (423 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-246-7277
Ext. 29), where she holds the show annually, would be undergoing renovations
and was unavailable. I sent her a note back expressing my disappointment,
stating that it seemed like there would be no Christmas shows to catch
this year and perhaps CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE would just have to put
one on instead. It was just a sort of jest comment, but Carolyn picked
up on it and replied "let's do it!" Seems that Lennie Watts & Scott
Coulter had cancelled their Christmas shows as well, and Karen Mack
& Michael Holland cancelled their annual Gasholy Night shows. What?
Had "the Grinch" returned to his dirty ways and stolen Christmas from
NY cabaret this year?
I was at THE ENCORE later that night and asked booking
manager Lennie Watts if any of D Jay's nights were available (Jay
usually books 6 shows, so I figured there may be one that Lennie could
not rebook). Lennie had a better idea - the Saturday time slots originally
booked for the Mack/Holland shows were still available and I immediately
told him to give me 24 hours. An exchange of e-mails the next day
had Carolyn volunteering to line up the performers and MCing the show,
with your's truly getting the word out and selling those tickets,
etc. The goal was to try to give performers who had to cancel their
shows a chance to present a sample of their Christmas programs, to
fill out the evenings with some of the top new and seasoned cabaret
performers in town, and keep the ticket cost reasonable and affordable.
The result is the next item in this issue. Tickets go on sale on the
website tomorrow.
DON'T LET CHRISTMAS PASS YOU BY THIS YEAR!
This is a special invitation to the very first CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA to be held at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street,
NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) on Saturdays, December 10th & 17th at 8:00 pm. Advance tickets will
go on sale, via the website tomorrow, Friday, November 18th. Ticket
cost is $15 per person for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (2-drink
minimum applies), $20 for non-members. After December 1st, reservations
will be available by phone, after 5:00 pm at THE ENCORE.
Here is the fantastic lineup of talent that host/MC
Carolyn Montgomery has signed up for this event:
For the show on the 10th, performers scheduled to appear
(more to be announced) are Carolyn Montgomery, Julie Reyburn, Lennie
Watts & Scott Coulter, D Jay Bradley, Jeanne MacDonald, Sue Matsuki,
Aaron Lee Battle, Alisa Schiff and the one and only Mr. Ruby Rims!
For the show on the 17th, performers scheduled to appear
(more to be announced) are Carolyn Montgomery, Mychelle Colleary,
Lennie Watts & Scott Coulter, Jeanne MacDonald, Audrey Lavine, Colm
Reilly, Alisa Schiff, Marcus Simeone, and once more the fabulous Mr.
Ruby Rims!
As with all live entertainment events, performers subject
to change.
On Friday, on the special order page, there will be
a simple form asking you the date you wish to attend (December 10th
or 17th) and the number of member ($15) and non-member tickets ($20)
you wish to order. Limit to 4 tickets per order. RESERVATIONS LIMITED
TO 65 FOR EACH SHOW. Your order will be recorded and seats reserved
when received. To acknowledge your order, you will receive a PayPal
e-mail invoice with instructions for paying either by Credit Card
or Check.
If you pay for your tickets in advance by check or
PayPal before December 1st, you will be guaranteed seating up to 15
minutes after the scheduled start of the show. Non-paid reservations
will be held only until 8:00 pm the day of the show, so if you arrive
late, your reservation may be cancelled and given to someone on the
waiting list (no refunds possible).
If you invite a friend who is not a member (or if you
are not a member), for $30 you can them a ticket/SILVER membership
combo - $15 ticket/$15 SILVER membership - a total savings of $10
(must be paid by PayPal or check before December 1st).
SPECIAL SPONSOR TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR $100 - LIMITED
TO FIVE SPONSORS
As with any cabaret event, there are room charges,
decorations, tech costs, musical director, publicity and promotion
costs involved - we estimate about $500 total for the 2 Christmas
shows. If you or your organization would like to be a sponsor of the
event by donating a portion (in $100 increments) or all of this amount,
these costs will be covered in advance and ALL proceeds from ticket
sales can go to support CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
For each $100, you get one reserved ticket, plus your
organization/personal logo and website URL would appear on all promotional
materials and would be listed as a sponsor of the event in all press
releases and (of course) in the bi-weekly issues of The Hotline, on
our website and in all special mailings to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
members and friends. We will also happily place your or your organization's
promotional material on all the tables the nights of the show.
In the form on the website, just state that you wish
to purchase one or more SPONSOR tickets and the show date you wish
to attend. To acknowledge your order you will receive a PayPal e-mail
invoice with instructions for paying either by Credit Card or Check.
If all SPONSOR tickets are sold out, you will be billed at the regular
member or non-member ticket price for the number of tickets you order.
ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Yesterday this invitation went out to the more than
350 members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, and today to all 2480 subscribers,
and tomorrow it will be on the website, currently visited by over
6,000 unique visitors each day. Only a total of 130 spaces available.
Place your reservations quickly so you don't let Christmas pass you
by.
Thanks for your support - I look forward to seeing
you at one or both of the shows.
2005-2006 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE SEEKS 500 MEMBERS BY DECEMBER 31st
There are now just over 350 members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for the
new 2005-2006 membership year. If we make the "500 by December 31st
goal," we should have raised enough funds to pay down a good portion
of our shortfall in this year's budget. In order to keep our bills paid,
to keep the website running and the newsletters going out, we need an
income of at least $500 per week. We have been averaging far lower than
that since the first of January and are already $4,000 behind our projections.
Website stats are at an all time high - more readers and visitors, more
subscribers, and more pages. Please support CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and
join this week.
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NOW FOR SOME NEWS ABOUT 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 usually appear just once
in the newsletter and then added to the CABARET NEWS page of the appropriate
location on the website. The CABARET NEWS pages are updated regularly,
and cover all areas of the world.
SPECIAL LATE BREAKING NEWS
Here are a few items so new and fresh, I have hardly had time to proofread
them! I am sure you will find information here you haven't read anywhere
else - at least until today!
BENJAMIN & CHAPMAN RETURN WITH TWO SHOWS IN ONE NIGHT
On Saturday, December 3rd, Karen Benjamin And Alan Chapman star in the
second season of Cabaret Series at RUTH B. SHANNON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS at Whittier College (6760 Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA - 562-907-4203
- http://www.shannoncenter.org/
) , a showcase of some of the finest cabaret performers in Southern
California. This is a return engagement for the husband and wife duo
as they mix it up in two different programs. At 8:00 pm is Movie Music
Madness. Part cabaret, part sing-along, and part game show, it is what
you'd get if Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Henry Mancini and Alex Trebek
put together a show. Featuring Ms. Benjamin's soaring vocals of great
movie songs from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, the audience is invited to
join in singing and competing for prizes answering questions about the
music, the writers and films. The second show, a Midnight Cabaret at
midnight, is Obscene and Not Heard, a collection of songs by Ms. Chapman
and other writers that push the envelope. Racy and totally politically
incorrect, ones attendance will be interpreted as a willingness to blush,
gape, gasp, and laugh your asterisk off! Please be advised that this
program may contain content some may find offensive, in which case it
is suggested you choose another performance. To purchase tickets to
either show (including a dinner/show package for Movie Music Madness),
call the Box Office or visit the website. The Cabaret Series is a production
of The Shannon Center at Whittier College in association with Little
Bit Productions. Co-sponsoring the series is Cabaret West: The Association
of Cabaret Performers, Presenters & Patrons (http://www.cabaretwest.org/
).
HOLIDAY MADNESS AT HELEN'S WITH SHAYNEE RAINBOLT
Vocalist Shaynee Rainbolt celebrates "Holiday Madness" at HELEN'S RESTAURANT,
CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) on Sundays, December 4th & 11th at 2:00 pm, featuring Christmas and
Hanukkah songs, and some very special guests. Shaynee will bring her
jazz-flavored cabaret style to town, reprising Holiday Madness, her
show originally performed in at THE EMPIRE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel
(940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.plushroom.com/
) San Francisco, and chosen by CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE as one of three
best shows seen on the road in 2003. Featuring a diverse mix of Christmas
and Hanukkah classics, and sprinkled with whimsical and quirky holiday
favorites, Ms. Rainbolt will be backed by Tedd Firth on piano, Tom Hubbard
on bass, and Marshal Rosenberg on percussion. There is a $15 cover charge
and a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
BILIDE OFFERS WINTER WARMTH FOR THE CHILL-CHALLENGED
Vocalist Sophia Bilides, the 2005 IRNE Award winner for Best Female
Cabaret Performer, will reprise Winter Warm: Songs For The Solstice,
with Doug Hammer on piano, at the TCAN: The Center for Arts in Natick
(14 Summer Street, Natick, MA - 508-647-0097) on Saturday, December
10th at 8:00 pm. A seasonal show for the chill-challenged, a solstice
celebration for the daylight-deprived, and a secular cabaret for the
holiday-harried, Winter Warm offers an eclectic potpourri of songs designed
to help adults survive winter while awaiting spring. Featured are rarely
heard American Songbook gems by Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, Fran
Landesman and Burt Bacharach. Comic highlights include David Friedman's
ode to entitlement, My Simple Christmas Wish, Jason Brown's demented
take on Mrs. Claus, Surabaya Santa, Cy Coleman's parody of escape to
warmer climes in Rio, and the endearing prescription for flightless
birds in colder climes, Penguins Must Sing. Reserved seating is $18.
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN IN "A HOLIDAY ROMANCE" AT NAMESAKE ROOM
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 1-212-339-4095
- http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) will conclude its fall 2005 season with the return of the club's co-founder
Michael Feinstein from November 29th through December 30th. His new
show, "A Holiday Romance," features seasonal favorites, contemporary
standards and selections from his new Concord CD with legendary jazz
pianist George Shearing, Hopeless Romantics, a songbook of Harry Warren
classics. For the first time in his career, Michael will explore the
harmonic possibilities of a back-up trio. He will also perform several
original compositions, including the song "A Gift Of Thanks" which he
is also singing in the 2005 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. 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. PLEASE NOTE: Mr.
Feinstein will not perform Tuesday, December 13th though Thursday, December
15th. There will be no performances on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December
24th, but there will be performances Monday, December 19th and Monday,
December 26th. All shows have a $60 cover and a $40 minimum.
STEPHANIE ZAGOREN THINKS POSITIVE AT MAMA'S
Vocalist Stephanie Zagoren returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) in December with her new show "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive" with
performances on Saturdays, December 3rd & 10th at 6:00 pm and Thursday,
December 15th at 8:30 pm. The show will be an eclectic blend of Standards,
material from the Great American SongBook,Broadway, Jazz and several
originals. Pat Firth is musical director, with John Loehrke on bass.
Director is Ricky Ritzel. Ms. Zagoren will be doing several songs by
Harold Arlen (in honor of his Centennial). Songwriter Francesca Blumenthal
has given her several outrageously funny songs for this show as well.
Other songs are by Rodgers and Hart, Porter, Frishberg, Piaf, Weill
and Henderson. There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
KIPP ACADEMY YOUTH SING AND SWING JAZZ IN "JAZZ IS A RAINBOW"
A unique ensemble of students from KIPP Academy in Lynn, MA will devote
their school vacation week in intensive rehearsals, singing and dancing
to the music of "the Great American Jazz Songbook." Under the musical
direction of international cabaret and jazz musicians, Lynne Jackson
& Mike Palter and the artistic direction of Robb Dimmick, the children
- along with acclaimed gospel and jazz vocalist, Doreen Murray - will
explore the skills and traditions of scatting, jazz phrasing, history
and choreography. The show, "Jazz is a Rainbow," featuring an original
script, traces the contributions of African-American composers and singers
to the canon of American jazz. The production, showcasing an outstanding
jazz quartet including Jeff Stout and David Murray, was conceived by
Dimmick and written by Jackson & Palter. Performances are Wednesday,
November 30th at 7:00 pm, Friday, December 2nd at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm
at KIPP ACADEMY (25 Bessom Street, Lynn, MA) and Sunday, December 4th,
3:00 pm at COHEN HILLEL ACADEMY (6 Academy Road, Marblehead, MA). All
performances are open to the public. A special ticket price of $3 for
adults; children 13 and under admitted free of charge. For further details
call 781-598-1609 or 978-526-8620.
The "Jazz is a Rainbow" project, supported by the New
England Foundation for the Arts, Lynn Investing in Neighborhoods Corp.,
the Mabel Mercer Foundation, KIPP Academy, the Cohen Hillel Academy
and private donors, has been described as "life changing" by audiences,
young and old, in Rhode Island. The Lynn show will be the debut performance
in Massachusetts, preparatory to productions throughout America.
EILEEN FULTON'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW AT MAMA'S
Eileen Fulton is bringing her Annual Holiday Show to DON'T TELL MAMA
(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) on two Friday nights, December 9th and 16th at 8:30 pm. She will be
backed by Bob Goldstone on Piano, Tim Ferguson on Bass and Andrew Burns
on Drums, with special musical arrangements by Bob Goldstone. Ms. Fulton
originated the colorful role of 'Lisa' on the CBS-TV Show "As the World
Turns' in 1960 and for 45 years has delighted audiences with her fiery,
feisty and unpredictable characterization. It has won her international
claim as well as countless awards including Best Performance by an Actress,
Favorite Daytime Actress, Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award and being
inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame. Her stage appearances have
included the lead roles in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" "Plaza
Suite," "Goodbye Charlie," "The Owl and the Pussycat," "Cat On a Hot
Tin Roof," "The Fantasticks," "Nite Club Confidential" and others. Her
new films include "The Drum Beats Twice", "The Sunsetters", "Rose, Woes
and Joe's" and "Signs of the Cross" and has received the 'Achievement
in Television and Film Award'. There is a $20 cover with a 2-drink minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
ENDA MARKEY PRESENTS HOME THOUGHTS FROM ABROAD
Enda Markey moved to Australia from his native Ireland in 2002, leaving
behind a successful career in musical theatre and cabaret. Since his
arrival, he has been successful in establishing his place as a leading
player on the cabaret circuit here. His shows have played to sell-out
audiences and rave reviews all around Australia. Now, for the first
time, Enda looks to his Irish heritage for the inspiration for his new
show, which plays at @NEWTOWN (52 Enmore Road, Sydney, AUS - 02 9550
3666 - http://www.atnewtown.com.au/
) on Thursday, December 1st at 7:30 pm, following a sell-out and critically
acclaimed premiere in Melbourne. The show, HOME THOUGHTS FROM ABROAD
features Musical Direction by Darren Kuilenburg and Enda's special guest
Belinda Lemon, best known for her enormously successful Bette Midler
tribute show "Outrageously Divine." In the show Enda will share stories
about his homeland that are sometimes moving and often hilarious. Enda
also shares his experiences of setting up home in Australia and the
cultural differences between the two countries. Enda's repertoire will
include traditional Irish songs that are known the world over such as
Danny Boy, She Moved Through The Fair and Galway Bay. He will also perform
contemporary songs by writers such as Burt Bacharach, Stephen Sondheim
and Peter Allen. $27, $22.
ALICE FRAZIER BRINGS CHRISTMAS SHOW TO NYC
Thursday, December 8th and Wednesday, December 14th mark the exciting
return of an amazing voice to New York City cabaret. Alice Frazier will
perform at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (346 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133
- http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
) with her show, "Christmas Is..." which will feature some beautiful
Christmas classics as well as new material with a special holiday surprise.
These shows feature the musical direction of Don Rebic. Ms. Frazier
has won a loyal following by entertaining audiences in Pennsylvania,
New York, and Ohio and will debut in Dallas, Texas in the spring of
2006. She is a one-woman crusade who introduced cabaret to Erie, Pennsylvania.
Alice's New York City venues include Helen's Hideaway Room, Danny's
Grand Sea Palace & Skylight Cabaret, Dillon's Restaurant, the former
Judy's Chelsea, and most recently the Iridium Jazz Club. Alice Frazier
is certain to draw attention with her intensely personal renditions
of a wide variety of fabulous songs from haunting to heartbreaking,
humorous to high energy, including the great classics, standards, pop,
and special material. There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY ANNOUNCES SPECIAL HOLIDAY CABARET:
American Theater Company (ATC) presents 1940s Holiday Radio Spectacular,
a one day cabaret event at the AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY (1909 West Byron,
Chicago, IL - 773-929-1031 - http://www.ATCweb.org/
). The performance will take place Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 7:30.
Featuring classic holiday songs from the golden era of radio, sung by
ATC ensemble members and cabaret stars. The show is performed on the
set of ATC's holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play
and will capture 1940s holiday charm. This one time event showcases
ATC ensemble members, seasoned cabaret stars, and members of Chicago
Cabaret Professionals including Master of Ceremonies Ed Kross, fellow
ATC Ensemble members Dawn Bach, John Sterchi, and the inimitable John
Mohrlein & Suzy Petri. Also featured are pianist and signer Lonie Walker
of the Underground Wonder Bar, It's A Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play
cast member Ashley Bishop, ATC Associate Lois Hobart, George Howe and
Daryl Nitz direct from their weekly engagement at Davenport's piano
bar, and introducing Joshua Holden with his Christmas Tap Dance. The
show is directed by Suzanne Petri with musical direction by Robert Moreen
and Philip Caldwell. Tickets are $15.
CHARLES BUSCH & JULIE HALSTON TOGETHER AGAIN AT BIRDLAND
Charles Busch and Julie Halston will be kicking off The Winter Season
at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) in grand style on Monday, November 28th at 7:00 pm. Their concert
is part of The Winter Season, presented by Jim Caruso and TheaterMania.com,
which features top Broadway performers and composers at the legendary
club. Charles Busch and his long time stage buddy Julie Halston will
perform songs, sketches and reminisce about their twenty-year friendship
and the creation of the long running cult play Vampire Lesbians of Sodom.
Busch, (Tony nominated author of The Tale of the Allergist's Wife and
the star of the film "Die Mommie Die") and Julie Halston (Gypsy, Twentieth
Century, Bitsy Von Muffling on "Sex and the City" and currently in Hairspray)
starred together in the original Off-Broadway productions of Busch's
plays Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, The Lady in Question, Red Scare on
Sunset and You Should Be So Lucky. Last March the duo starred in a sold-out
benefit for the Actors Fund at the Music Box Theatre called Charles
Busch and Julie Halston on Broadway. In this outing, they will be accompanied
by musical director and cabaret superstar, Billy Stritch. There is a
$30 cover, $10 food/drink minimum.
HOTLINE MEMBERS TO CHOOSE BEST CD RELEASED IN 2005
Coming soon: the FIRST ANNUAL CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS' CHOICE
CD AWARD, voted on by the 2005-2006 members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
(currently over 350 strong) from all over the world!
After December 1st (2005) we will be accepting nominations,
which must be made by at least two members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
(the featured performer need not be a member, but it would be nice),
for the best "Cabaret CD" released for first sale, in stores and/or
on the net, between December 1st, 2004 and November 30th, 2005. All
nominations must be received by mail or e-mail before January 15th,
2006. No need to send a copy of the CD unless requested, since I probably
already have a copy here. Any CD nominated must be commercially produced
and manufactured, and on sale commercially or it will be disqualified
(with an opportunity for the nominee to appeal this decision). The
resulting list of nominated CDs will be voted on by members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE shortly after January 15th, 2006 and the winning CD
(or CDs, in case of a tie), plus #2 & #3, will be announced at that
time.
All the rules will be posted shortly on the website
and will be included in a special Nomination Form sent by e-mail to
all members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. The names of the two nominees
will be listed on the website along with the nominated CDs (including
a photo of the CD cover and web link for purchase) as they are approved.
More details to follow. If this project is successful,
look for more MEMBERS' CHOICE balloting in early 2006.
$150 WORTH OF DISCOUNTS FOR JUST $20!
Such a bargain! A membership card is all you need to get discounts to
shows and events of some of the top names in cabaret! Some of the discount
offers are EXCLUSIVE to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. You haven't
joined yet? What are you waiting for? Many more benefits of membership
are available - just click on the JOIN HERE button at the top of all
4000+ pages on my website for all the details!
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The following shows are currently offering members special prices and
discounts. 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 CARNEGIE HALL (154 West 57th Street, NYC
- CarnegieCharge 1-212-247-7800 - http://www.carnegiehall.org/
)
The LAURI STRAUS LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION will hold its all-star 2005 Gala
fundraising concert on Monday evening, November 21st. Featuring The
New York Pops, the concert will be a special tribute to Skitch Henderson,
who MC'd the Gala and led the Pops for the Foundation over the past
13 years. Tony Danza, Charles Strouse will be on hand to receive the
Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award, with a special segment of his
songs directed by Barry Levitt and featuring Eric Michael Gillette,
Hilary Kole, Terri Klausner, Connie Kunkle, Deborah Tranelli and Sal
Viviano. Judy Collins will be introducing international singer/songwriter
Kenny White, while others appearing will include WQXR's Midge Woolsey,
comic Freddie Roman, stride/jazz pianist Jon Weber, Metropolitan Opera
star Mark Rucker, classical pianist Di Wu, and others. The Foundation
extends this special invitation to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
A block of popularly priced seats is being set aside for members of
the cabaret community including members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. For
information, call the Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation,at 212-696-1033,
and mention this message.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (346 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-265-8133 - http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
)
Crooner Richard Holbrook has Manhattan at heart in his show "Manhattan
on My Mind" which will be presented one more time, on Monday, November
21st at 7:00 pm. Joining him is the Tom Nelson Trio. The show tells
a story, through song, about the challenges and opportunities one faces
living in New York City. Veteran Broadway and nightclub performer Richard
Barclay will direct the show. Several of the songs will be numbers from
Richard's current CD, RICHARD HOLBROOK STEPS OUT. There is an $18 cover,
$12 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
RICHARD HOLBROOK is a CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE banner
advertiser.
Thursday, December 8th and Wednesday, December 14th mark the exciting
return of an amazing voice to New York City cabaret. Alice Frazier will
perform at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (346 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-265-8133
- http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
) with her show, "Christmas Is..." which will feature some beautiful
Christmas classics as well as new material with a special holiday surprise.
These shows feature the musical direction of Don Rebic. Ms. Frazier
has won a loyal following by entertaining audiences in Pennsylvania,
New York, and Ohio and will debut in Dallas, Texas in the spring of
2006. She is a one-woman crusade who introduced cabaret to Erie, Pennsylvania.
There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797
- http://www.dillonslounge.com/
)
7 1/2 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE MISTRESSES - Version 2, written and
performed by Lisa Faith Phillips will be presented on Friday, November
18th, at 8:00 pm. Drawing on her colorful experiences, working as a
stripper to pay her way through graduate school at the London School
of Economics, and her background in stand-up comedy and music, Lisa
Faith Phillips weaves topical humor and songs into a clever, thought-provoking
and ultimately touching show. Original Music and Musical Direction by
Ellen Mandel. $15 cover, $10 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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 in November at 8:30
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 members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Tony Villecco returns with a new show "With Love from Manhattan," an
eclectic selection of songs by Gershwin, Kern, Carmichael and others.
Mr. Villecco, who has a musical theatre background, won praise from
composer Dan Locklair for his beautiful tenor voice. "With Love from
Manhattan" features pianist Eddie Guttman and Bim Strausberg on bass.
Performance is Saturday November 19th at 6:00 pm. There is a $12 cover
charge plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover charge for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
TONY VILLECCO is a CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE banner advertiser.
Eileen Fulton is bringing her Annual Holiday Show here on two Friday
nights, December 9th and 16th at 8:30 pm. She will be backed by Bob
Goldstone on Piano, Tim Ferguson on Bass and Andrew Burns on Drums,
with special musical arrangements by Bob Goldstone. Ms. Fulton originated
the colorful role of 'Lisa' on the CBS-TV Show "As the World Turns'
in 1960 and for 45 years has delighted audiences with her fiery, feisty
and unpredictable characterization. It has won her international claim
as well as countless awards including Best Performance by an Actress,
Favorite Daytime Actress, Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award and being
inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame. There is a $20 cover with
a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Vocalist Stephanie Zagoren returns in December with her new show "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate
the Positive" with performances on Saturdays, December 3rd & 10th at
6:00 pm and Thursday, December 15th at 8:30 pm. Pat Firth is musical
director, with John Loehrke on bass. Director is Ricky Ritzel. Ms. Zagoren
will be doing several songs by Harold Arlen (in honor of his Centennial).
Songwriter Francesca Blumenthal has given her several outrageously funny
songs for this show as well. Other songs are by Rodgers and Hart, Porter,
Frishberg, Piaf, Weill and Henderson. There is a $10 cover, 2-drink
minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher
Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/
)
Brent Winborn brings his one-man show, "As Long as I'm Singing," here
on Tuesdays, November 22nd at 7:00 pm. Winborn pays tribute to legendary
recording star Bobby Darin with hits like SPLISH/SPLASH, THINGS, DREAM
LOVER and of course MACK THE KNIFE as well as lesser known Darin songs
from the 60s and 70s. Brent will be accompanied by Musical Director/Arranger
Rick Jensen and directed by Lina Koutrakos. There is a $15 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/
)
Miles Phillips brings his eagerly awaited new show SPECIFIC OVERTURES
for twi more performances, Friday, November 18th at 7:00 pm and Saturday,
November 19th at 5:00 pm. SPECIFIC OVERTURES is his exploration of life's
"stepping off points" - moments of trust and reaching out that are integral
to the human experiences of friendship, love and faith. The songlist
runs the gamut from Broadway to The Beatles, from Tin Pan Alley to Top
40. Mr. Phillips has appeared in nightclubs from Honolulu to London.
Miles is teamed again with award winning Musical Director and composer
Jason Wynn. There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $10 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
MILES PHILLIPS is a CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE advertiser.
The new all-original musical revue, WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM? by Hector Coris
and Paul L. Johnson returns for an encore run on Monday November 21st
and Wednesday November 23rd. Saving the world from rampant stupidity
is the goal of this fun-filled, hetero-friendly musical revue, choc-a-bloc
with snappy tunes that say all the things you've thought but never said
out loud. Having had a successful debut in June, WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?
returns with some fresh new songs like "Flamin' Fire Island", "Let's
All Move to Canada" and others! The new cast includes cabaret favorites
Suzanne Adams and Eric Martin (of 2004s hit "This is Not Your Mama's
Musical Theatre"). Musical direction is by Paul L. Johnson and the show
is directed by Collette Black. There is a $10 cover charge, $12 food/drink
minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM? is a CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE banner
advertiser.
Musical Comedy Actress Marnie Baumer (aka The Blonde Baumer) will present
just two more evenings of her latest nightclub act MARNIE BAUMER at
The ENCORE! on Tuesday November 22nd and Wednesday, November 30th at
9:30 pm. The show promises to deliver evenings of fun, with direction
by Lennie Watts & musical direction and arrangements Steven Ray Watkins.
Ms. Baumer will be singing musical comedy songs in addition to some
swinging hip fun tunes with a band of boys in tow. Marnie Baumer is
a Nightlife Female Vocalist Award Finalist and voted a "Best of Cabaret"
by Theatremania.com. Cover charge for the evening are $15 plus a $12
food/drink minimum. There is a $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
MARNIE BAUMER is a CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE banner advertiser.
Helene Feldman makes her cabaret debut in her show "Sit down, and keep
quiet please" on Tuesday, November 22nd at 7:00 pm. Helene is known
as a saucy and funny lady with a lot of spunk. In her show she talks
about life, from her view point. Oh, Irving Berlin and Melissa Etheridge
have a say in this too. Musical director is Gerry Dieffenbach, with
direction by Lennie Watts. There is a $10 cover, $12 food/drink minimum.
$5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
HELENE FELDMAN is a CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE advertiser.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
).
2005 MAC/Hanson Award winner Lucille Carr-Kaffashan was one of the 55,000
ecstatic fans who cheered for The Beatles during their unprecedented
outdoor concert at Shea Stadium on August 15, 1965. To celebrate over
40 years of her own personal Beatlemania, Lucille brings her new cabaret
show to HELEN'S in November. Along with musical director and accompanist,
David Brunetti, and guitarist Bob Einfrank, Lucille will present two
more performances of In My Life, A Celebration of Beatles Music, on
Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, November 20th at 2:00
pm. There is a $15 music charge plus a $15 food/drink minimum at each
performance. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN is a CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
advertiser.
Leslie Orofino will be appearing once more in November with her show
WANDERLUST, "A Journey of the Heart" with Keith Ingham on piano, Rex
Benincasa on drums and Boots Malleson on bass with a Sunday Brunch Show
scheduled for November 20th at 4:30 pm. There is a $15 cover, $10 food/drink
minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
LESLIE OROFINO is a CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE advertiser.
Vocalist Shaynee Rainbolt celebrates "Holiday Madness" on Sundays, December
4th & 11th at 2:00 pm, featuring Christmas and Hanukkah songs, and some
very special guests. Featuring a diverse mix of Christmas and Hanukkah
classics, and sprinkled with whimsical and quirky holiday favorites,
Ms. Rainbolt will be backed by Tedd Firth on piano, Tom Hubbard on bass,
and Marshal Rosenberg on percussion. There is a $15 cover charge and
a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 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 THEATRE 5 (311 West 43rd Street - 5th Floor,
NYC - http://www.sizeate.blogspot.com/
)
Margaux Laskey's new one-woman show, "size ate," chronicles the futile
quest for measured perfection and -- in a unique blend of monologue,
poetry, and song -- illustrates the often opposing internal and external
forces that drive us to obsession, addiction, and ultimately, something
like self-acceptance. Performances are Thursdays & Saturdays, November
17th & 19th at 9:00 pm and Sunday, November 13th at 2:00 pm. Tickets,
available at the box office, are $15. $10 for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-787-7921
- http://www.Triadnyc.com/
)
Lynn DiMenna will present a celebration of Dinah Shore and Her Music
for one more night only, Saturday November 18th at 7:00 pm. Musical
Director is Paul Greenwood with Rick Petrone on bass and Joe Corsello
on drums. Linda Amiel Burns directs. This spring Lynn released her debut
CD, Sweet & Swing which features and all star group of musicians including
Paul Greenwood on piano, Linc Milliman on bass, Joe Corsello on drums,
Warren Chiasson on vibes, Gene Bertoncini on guitar, Harold Zinno on
horns and Monica Attell on flute. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
LYNN DiMENNA is a CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE advertiser.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street,
NYC - 1-212-366-5438- http://www.rosesturn.com/
)
Steven Strafford and Danielle Grabianowski are back by popular demand
every Monday at 7:00 pm with encore performances of Hotter than a Pregnant
Cow: The Songs of William Finn. An irreverent, often hysterical, always
heartfelt evening of music by one of New York's best composers features
two new vocal powerhouses in one of the most anticipated shows this
season. Directed by Colette Black with musical direction by Blair Brown.
Remaining performances are Mondays November 21st, & 28th at 7:00 pm.
There is a $12 cover charge plus a two-drink minimum. $10 cover charge
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Adrianne Tolsch kicks off Thanksgiving Weekend with "None of Your Damn
Business!" This hilarious look at aging has been delighting village
audiences since July. From the first wrinkle and grey hair to botox
and bleaching, Adrianne covers every topic imaginable in an evening
of non-stop laughter. Never has getting older been so hysterical! Directed
by Collette Black with special musical material John McMahon & Jay Jeffries.
Performances are Friday and Saturday, November 25th & 26th at 7:00 pm.
There is a $15 cover charge plus a two drink minimum. $10 cover charge
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
The Gregor & Olga Variety Show is a unique dark twist on European "Cabaret"
set in the late Forties of the last century. At its core is the tormented
relationship between Gregor, (Gregory Levine) a bleak world-despising
1920s Weimar Poet and the flirtatious Russian temptress Olga, (Gabi
Almstaetter) his corrupted and corrupting object of fixation. Two guest
stars round out the bill...and keep the audience guessing: Miss Ruby
Valentine, the Sweetheart of Burlesque and Rustini The Magnificent (Izzy
Buffardi), an impossibly enthusiastic - and probably doomed - young
magician fresh from Prospect, Nebraska. Performances are Thursdays November
17th & 24th at 7:00 pm. There is a $12 cover charge plus a two drink
minimum. $8 for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
EVENTS OFFERING DISCOUNTS OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY
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 opened HECTOR'S ON HENDERSON
(2829 North Henderson, Dallas, TX - 214-821-0432 - http://www.hectorsonhenderson.com/
), 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.
LET CABARET HOTLINE PROMOTE YOUR SHOW OR CD FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
There is a a special "SUPERSIZE IT" banner ad sale that started last
Sunday, November 13th and runs through January 15th, 2006. All SUPERSIZE
banners are be priced at the regular size rate at no extra charge (3
week minimum). This is a savings of nearly 40% and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
members can take additional discounts according to their membership
level. More details on the website. We limit the number of banners to
20 per week, so get your order in as soon as possible. This is a great
way to promote your CD for the holidays. A three-week banner costs just
$120 (instead of $195) - 20% discount applies if you are a GOLD member
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE or a $20 rebate if you are a SILVER member
running your first banner this membership year.
HOLIDAY CD PAGE NOW POSTED ON THE WEBSITE
Do you have a Holiday CD for sale? Check out our annual special HOLIDAY
CD page on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website featuring cabaret CDs
with a holiday theme and a link where they may be purchased. If you
have a CD that features the December holidays, send me an e-mail including
the name of the CD, the website where it can be purchased. I may need
a jpg of the CD cover if your holiday CD has not been featured in previous
years. You do not need to be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to be
included in this page (but it certainly would be nice if you joined
as well). If your holiday CD is listed and no longer available, let
me know at once.
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
These news items are placed in chronological order.
ONLINE 57TH ANNIVERSARY/BIRTHDAY/HOUSE WARMING PARTY FOR MUZ AND PAPA
Sue Matsuki is hosting an on-line 57th Anniversary/Birthday/House Warming
Party for Muz and Papa - the parents of one of NYC cabaret/theater artist
Jay Rogers. Jack and Wanda Rogers, lovingly known as Muz and Papa, lost
their home and all its contents when Katrina hit Biloxi, Mississippi.
A special gift registry has been set up at the MACY'S department store
website at http://www.macys.com/
- Go to: REGISTRY > Type in: WANDA ROGERS > SHOP! and send them a gift
in whatever range you can afford. They need everything from pots and
pans to a potato peeler. By shopping on the link to Macys you can safeguard
any duplications as the registry will "check off" whatever items were
sent. If you would prefer, you could send gift cards to the following
stores: SEARS at http://www.sears.com/
, LOWES at http://www.lowes.com/
, WALMART at http://www.walmart.com/
, or even - HOME DEPOT at http://www.homedepot.com/
. Their hope is to move back home and into a 2-bedroom apartment, but
for now, gifts and cards may be sent to Jack & Wanda Rogers, 4917 Howard
Gap Road, Flatrock, NC 28731. Since Mrs. Rogers is a true Southern lady,
she will want to write a personal thank you to each of you, so kindly
include your name and address on whatever you send.
SETH'S BROADWAY CHATTERBOX TONIGHT WITH LAURA BENANTI, CELIA KEENAN-BOLGER
AND DAVID CANARY
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) will have as its guest Laura Benanti, Celia Keenan-Bolger and David
Canary, scheduled to take part in the upcoming World AIDS day benefit
concert performance of the Broadway musical The Secret Garden at Manhattan
Center. 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/
. NO CHATTERBOX ON NOVEMBER 24th - THANKSGIVING DAY.
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB 1020 TONIGHT FEATURES SINGERS & OPEN MIC
Les Michaels' Cabaret Showcase tonight at THE TEN20 at the Wyndham Bel
Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111)
will feature guest performers from the LA cabaret world. Guests performers
this week are scheduled to be Irene Nachreiner, Joseph Bonnevie, Bill
Shawn, Sonali Bijor and Leslie Soultainian. 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/
. NO SHOWCASE ON NOVEMBER 24th - THANKSGIVING DAY.
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 WITH GUEST CHRISTINE LAVIN
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/
. This week cherished singer-songwriter Christine Lavin joins Dave for
a three-show visit to the daverhood. 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/
.
HAPPY HOUR SALON THIS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18th
The Happy Hour Salon at THE RIPLEY-GRIER STUDIO (520 Eighth Avenue,
NYC - 212-946-2002 - http://www.newyorkspaces.com/studios/ripley_grier/
) meets again this Friday, November 18th. This week's show features
monologuist Chris Harcum, stand-up comics Justin Neal and Eric Vetter,
Broadway vet and amazing singer/songwriter Rosemary Loar and the intriguing
inventor of pop music specialty "Jblammo" Dave Jay. Happy Hour Salon,
a new works salon for singers, actors, writers and performers happens
the first and third Friday each month at 6:30 pm - $5 suggested donation.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" SUNDAY ON THE RADIO WITH KAREN MASON
On this coming Sunday, 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 host David
Kenney will present another show featuring an unusual blend of big band,
jazz, swing, standards, show-tunes, cabaret and celebrity interviews.
This week David will feature the music of Karen Mason, including an
in-studio interview with Ms. Mason. 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 OPEN MIC FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18th
The next Open Mic event sponsored by BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret
Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
) will be held on Friday, November 18th at CAMBRIDGE CENTER FOR ADULT
EDUCATION (56 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-547-6789 - Ext. 1
- http://www.ccae.org/
). Signup time is 7:00 pm, and the singing starts at 7:30 pm. Host for
the evening is Brian De Lorenzo, with Joe Della Penna at the piano.
Admission is $7 ($5 for members of BACA).
NEXT DCCN OPEN MIKE SET FOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 21st.
The next monthly open mic event presented by DCCN (DC Cabaret Network
- http://www.dccabaretnetwork.org/
) will take place on Monday, November 21st at THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE
(1021 7th Street NW, Washington, DC). Everyone is welcome. These Open
Mike Nights are a great opportunity to try out new stuff, take out an
old friend, or just hone your skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
Sign up at 7:30 pm, start singing at 8:00 pm. November theme: THE SONGS
OF HAROLD ARLEN, in celebration of the Centennial of his birth. Pianist
will be Alex Tang. Admission is $10 suggested donation for pianist.
ODETTE'S CELEBRATES 18th ANNIVERSARY ON NOVEMBER 23rd
THE CABARET AT ODETTE'S (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000
- http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html
) is celebrating 18 years of Cabaret with a special show on Wednesday,
November 23rd at 7:30 pm featuring: Jane Arthur, Ashley Barlow, Suzan
Bartels, Eddie Bruce, Courtenay Day, Christopher Howatt of Boulevard
East, Ben Hynson, Jared Mancuso, Caitlyn Murphy, Andy Prescott, Randy
Roberts, Keith Spencer, Michael Traupman, Jerry Wichinsky, the cast
of Two Hits & a Miss and other performers to be added. Hosted by the
one and only Bob Egan! Bob will also play for many of the performers,
and the show also features other wonderful pianists like Tom Bateman
& George Sinkler. Call for cover/minimum information.
2005 BOSTON CABARET FESTIVAL TO BENEFIT HUNGER RELIEF NOVEMBER 27th
The 2005 Boston Cabaret Festival (http://www.BostonCabaretFestival.com/
), this year titled "Thanks/Giving: An American Songbook Benefit For
Hunger Relief" will be held on Sunday, November 27th at 7:30 pm at the
REGATTABAR in the Charles Hotel (One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA -
617-395-7757 - http://www.RegattabarJazz.com/
). Performers scheduled to appear include vocalists Sophia Bilides,
Jack Donahue, Ida Zecco, Jim Porcella, Dane Vannatter, Krisanthi Pappas,
Will McMillan, Jinny Sagorin and accompanists Bill Duffy, Doug Hammer,
Jim Rice. Host & Artistic Director is Sophia Bilides. Proceeds to benefit
America's Second Harvest (http://www.SecondHarvest.org/ ) an amazing
organization working towards a hunger-free America. Light food & bar
menu, validated parking, CDs for sale Tickets are $35 in advance, $40
at the door (general seating).
NEXT MONDAY SHOWCASE AT ODETTE'S November 28th
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 held on Monday, November 28th at 7:30 pm, and will feature
Lindsey Simcik, Pam Linkin, Margo O'Moore, Sherri Sommers, and more
to be announced. $8 cover.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th
The cable TV show "Jamie deRoy & friends" heard locally here in NYC
on Time Warner Channel 67 and RCN Channel 109 will next be seen on Tuesday,
November 29th 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/
.
NEXT SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY MEETING DECEMBER 10th FEATURES BARBARA FASANO
The New York Sheet Music Society (http://www.nysms.org/
), now in its 20th Season, meets the second Saturday afternoon of each
month through June. Coming events: On December 10th, "Harold Arlen Centennial,"
with Barbara Fasano with John DiMartino on piano presenting a Arlen
show with guest star Eric Comstock; on January 14th, Valerie Lemon sings
"The Songs of Jane Froman. More to come. The meetings take place at
WOMEN'S NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CLUB (3 West 51st Street, NYC). There is
a Flea Market 12:30 - 1:45 pm (music sheets, tapes, CD's etc.) Program
from 1:45 to 3:30 pm. Non-member guest fee $10. Membership only $40
per year for 9 great Programs and a monthly Newsletter.
DON'T LET CHRISTMAS PASS YOU BY THIS YEAR!
The very first CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA will be
held at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) on Saturdays, December 10th & 17th at 8:00 pm. Advance tickets will
go on sale, via the website on Friday, November 18th. Ticket cost is
$15 per person for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (2-drink minimum
applies), $20 for non-members. After December 1st, reservations will
be available by phone, after 5:00 pm at THE ENCORE.
Here is the fantastic lineup of talent that host/MC
Carolyn Montgomery (who had to cancel her annual Christmas Carolyn
show) has signed up for this event:
For the show on the 10th, performers scheduled to appear
(more to be announced) are Carolyn Montgomery, Julie Reyburn, Lennie
Watts & Scott Coulter, D Jay Bradley, Jeanne MacDonald, Sue Matsuki,
Aaron Lee Battle, Alisa Schiff and the one and only Mr. Ruby Rims!
For the show on the 17th, performers scheduled to appear
(more to be announced) are Carolyn Montgomery, Mychelle Colleary,
Lennie Watts & Scott Coulter, Jeanne MacDonald, Audrey Lavine, Colm
Reilly, Alisa Schiff, Marcus Simeone, and once more the fabulous Mr.
Ruby Rims!
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with the single word "banners" in the subject line, and I'll send
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CABARET NEWS ON THE WEBSITE
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I am also especially interested in releases on shows outside the NYC
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Please send me complete information - and do not merely
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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.
I hope as many of you as possible will make it to the two Christmas
shows at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) on December 10th and 17th at 8:00 pm. While proceeds will go to CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE, the event is much more than simply a benefit - it is
a real celebration of both Christmas and Cabaret, presenting many of
the stars as well as many newcomers to the live entertainment scene
in NYC, all of whom have been reported on in these bi-weekly newsletters
and on the website. Here is your chance to seem them all in one show!
We kept the cover price especially low to enable as many folks as possible
to attend.
Reminder: No MIDWEEK issue next Thursday, November
24th (Thanksgiving Day) and the MIDWEEK discount listings will be
combined into the Monday issue on November 28th.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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