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HERE & THERE - PART I
It's another full issue, and there's a good reason why so many shows are being presented this month, especially in NYC. The preliminary ballots for the MAC AWARDS are out, and the MAC rules for voting state that voting for the nominees is based on "work that the voters have actually seen" - meaning, live and in a club. Voting should not be based on video clips on the internet. Voting should not be based on choosing friends or colleagues simply because they are on the ballot. In order to keep the integrity of the award intact, MAC has asked that members adhere to this request. If voters have not seen any nominees in a particular category, it is acceptable to not make any selections in that category.
Things should ease up after the 15th and the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE issues should be shorter, enabling more HERE & THERE items. With all the news items below, we are already over our 10,000 word limit (by 1000 words!).
I wanted to include a full report of the fantastic MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA held on Tuesday, March 2nd at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER but there is no way I can adequately cover it today (I was sort of "shell shocked" all day yesterday). So, here's the deal: On Saturday we will be sending out our weekly MEMBERS ONLY newsletter, and we will put our report there - and then publish the report on the website (with a few photos). I have a lot of people to thank, especially Tom Stajmiger, who produced the show on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - lining up the cast, arranging the show order, and even selling about 2-dozen tickets for the show! Also Richard Skipper, who MC'd the event - a fantastic job he did, too. And the amazing Alex Rybek, who not only accompanied all the performers on all the songs, but even contributed two of his own songs to the show! Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH http://www.MarchIsCabaret.com/
A special thank you to our sponsors - who not only covered all the expenses for the show, but also are covering the additional expenses of promoting MARCH IS CABARET MONTH for the rest of the month!
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More HERE & THERE items appear at the bottom of this issue - including any last minute news items that come in just before we "go to press" and more comments and commentary on the art and artists of cabaret. And even more news can be found on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/
CABARET SPECIAL NOTICES & INFORMATION
MUSICAL ACTS SOUGHT AT THE MAIN STAGE
Al Martin, owner of the Broadway Comedy Club, has appointed Collette Black as cabaret booking manager for THE MAIN STAGE at THE BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-2323). THE MAIN STAGE, mid-town Manhattan's largest showroom and former home of Our Sinatra will once again present musical acts starting this spring. Upcoming performances include Central City Chorus, MAC Showcase, Sing Out Louise! Broadway Kidz: Time to Shine and Ziegfeld's Midnight Frolic of 2010. The Main Stage features a large oak stage with a new baby grand piano and a green room for performer's privacy before the show. The venue comfortably seats groups ranging from 70 to 200 people. Especially seeking vocalists, musical revues, ensembles, variety shows, open mics and benefits. Low room use fee includes technician to run lights and sound. Running time is flexible. For more information or an appointment to see the room please call Collette Black at 917-751-1848 or email colletteblack@earthlink.net
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CABARET WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL SERVICES
CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE AUDITION SCHEDULE ON WEB
Erv Raible, Executive Director/Artistic Director, takes great pride in announcing the Eighth Annual CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY. The Cabaret Conference at Yale University is being developed in conjunction with the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater (for information call the Cabaret Conference Hotline at 212-629-2000, please do not call YSD/YRT); and several conference sessions will be held in the facilities of the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater, including the recently opened New Theater. The Eighth Annual Cabaret Conference At Yale University will be held July 23rd through August 1st, 2010, and is an internationally focused, nine-day teaching program that offers an intensive look at the art of cabaret performance technique, and trains professionals for the live entertainment industry in the 21st century. The Great American Songbook will be addressed and promoted in its entirety, from its origins in the late 19th century through the classic pop standards of the 1930s and 40s to today's contemporary cabaret, musical theater, jazz and pop music. For more information see, including audition city schedule http://www.thecabaretconferenceatyale.com/ .
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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE LISTINGS SECTION
We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - MARCH 4th THROUGH 7th
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
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THURSDAY - MARCH 4th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 51 YEARS WITH MOTOWN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Jackie Fornatale is bringing back her critically acclaimed tribute celebrating 51 years with Motown in November at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) with two additional special encore performances on Thursdays, March 4th and 18th at 8:30 pm. Songs in the show include favorites from The Supremes, the Temps, the Tops, Stevie, Smokey, Martha & the Vandellas, The Marvalettes and The Jackson 5 - and more. The show features Gerry Dieffenbach as Musical Director, with Liz Lark Brown on Vocals, Mike Fornatale on Guitar and Vocals, Matt Lindsey on Bass and Eddy Zweiback on Drums. Lennie Watts directs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: MAC PRESENTS NEW FACE SHOWCASE #2
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents the performers who made their NYC cabaret debuts in 2009 in part two of a two-part showcase, at THE MAINSTAGE OF THE BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB (318 West 53rd Street, NYC) on Thursday, March 4th at 6:30 pm. Host for Showcase #2 is Terese Genecco. Musical Director: Clare Cooper. Featuring Michelle Collier, Shana Farr, Danielle Grabianowski, Stacie Koby, Joelle Lurie, Cindy Marchionda, Tom Rocco, Franca Vercelloni, Jaron Vesely. The showcase is free for MAC members, $15 cover for non-members, with no minimum. Reservations must be made at this special number: 212-465-2662 ext. 1 or by e-mail at RSVP@MACNYC.com
NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com ) is usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. On Thursday, March 4th, Seth's guests are Lynne Wintersteller & George Dvorsky. Call the club after 4:00 pm to make sure show is taking place. 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 )! See: http://www.sethsbroadwaychatterbox.com/ .
FRIDAY - MARCH 5th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: BRONWYN RUCKER BRINGS BACK GAL SPEAKEASY SINGERS
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Bronwyn Rucker, vocalist, is joined by Saadi Zain on bass and Jerry Scott at the piano in her acclaimed show "Bronwyn's Speakeasy!" to be presented for just one night, on Friday, March 5th at 7:30 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ). The show is a journey through the gin joints, the roof top restaurants of Cafe Society and back room speakeasies of the 20's and 30's in a tribute to some of the great female artists of the time such as Libby Holman, Billie Holiday, Ruth Etting and Blanche York. The book is written by Bronwyn Rucker with legendary television and radio talk show host, Joe Franklin, who has encyclopedic knowledge of the era. The show is directed by the award-winning Jay Rogers. There is a $20 cover with a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: METROJAM OPEN MIC: HILARY KOLE IS SPECIAL GUEST
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
METROJAM, the monthly cabaret/jazz open mic event held at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ), will have its next show on Friday, March 5th at 10:00 pm featuring host, Jenna Esposito. Accompaniment is provided by the MetroJam house band: John DiPinto on piano, Ritt Henn on bass, and Bobby Sher on drums. Jenna's special guest headliner this month is Hilary Kole. Open-mic performers have a chance to perform with a full jazz band. Guest vocalists from the worlds of cabaret and jazz are always on hand to take a turn at the microphone. If you're planning to perform, please arrive by 9:30 pm to sign up and be sure to bring two copies of your music (uptempo is recommended!). There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: SARAH RICE IN SCREEN GEMS SONGS OF OLD HOLLYWOOD
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
In her show "Screen Gems", Sarah Rice (the original Johanna in Sweeney Todd) sings songs chosen from film scores sung by or dedicated to stars and their movie roles in the films of old Hollywood at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) on Friday, March 5th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, March 7th at 5:00 pm. Jo Ann Yeoman serves as Director, with Seth Weinstein, Piano; Ritt Henn, Bass; and Bobby Sher, Drums. The show features the music of Nacio Herb Brown, Georges Auric, Moises Vivanco, Nino Rota, Jerome Kern, The Sherman Bros., Byron Gay, Ted Snyder and many others. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drinkminimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: BRANDON CUTRELL'S AFTER PARTY WITH FELICIA FINLEY
At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com ) on Fridays at 10:30 pm, Brandon Cutrell hosts AFTER PARTY, a free-wheeling open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and Cabaret, Ray Fellman at the piano and Becca Johnson -Southworth serving up drinks and taking turns at the mic. Guest performers from Broadway, off-Broadway and cabaret drop by each week to sing, chat and join in the fun. This week's AFTER PARTY special guest is Felicia Finley. No cover, no minimum, no reservations - first come, first seated.
SATURDAY - MARCH 6th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: JARON VESELY WITH SOMETHING GOOD AT THE METROPOLITAN
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
After his critically acclaimed New York debut last summer, Jaron Vesely returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) with his new show, "Something Good!" on Saturday, March 6th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 14th at 7:00 pm. "Something Good" is a show celebrating the wisdom of innocence and the desires of youth. Vesely, a member of the Bistro Award Winning Fabulous Pink Flamingos, presents an eclectic set for his second solo show, featuring songs by Cole Porter, Dolly Parton, Freddie Mercury, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Paul Simon, and others. Scott Bradlee, mashup jazz pianist extraordinaire of YouTube fame, returns as musical director and co-arranger. Russell Taylor, known on the New York cabaret scene for his award winning work with The Fabulous Pink Flamingos, directs. Proceeds from the performances go to benefit Marriage Equality. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: THE FOLLEN ANGELS RETURN TO NEW YORK CITY
THE FOLLEN ANGELS, international jazz and cabaret recording artists, return to New York City for one enchanting musical evening at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Saturday, March 6th at 9:00 pm. They will present their dynamic show, "Gershwin, Cole Porter and Friends". Their new Gershwin Cole Porter show features many of the songs from their new CD, "I GOT RHYTHM: In Love with Gershwin and Cole Porter " as well as other beloved songs of these genius composers. The "angels" are Hildy Grossman on vocals, Rieko Tanaka on piano and vocals, Kenneth W. Dantzig on drums, Rick Stone on sax/clarinet and Sean Farias on bass. They have performed to sold out houses throughout the East Coast and fill concert halls and radio airwaves, draw enthusiastic audiences from Scullers Jazz Club in Boston and Mechanics Hall in Worchester, to Danny's Skylight Room and The Metropolitan Room in New York City. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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ON RADIO: "AT THE RITZ!" SATURDAYS & STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
Regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can now be heard on WVOF 88.5FM on Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Producers and hosts Jeffrey C. Williams and Lynn DiMenna announce a new, convenient way to hear their weekly show, especially for folks outside of WVOF's local listening area. Simply go to http://www.attheritz.org/ and in one click you can enjoy AT THE RITZ! streaming 24/7 anytime! The Saturday shows are rebroadcast throughout the week along with some internet only music. AT THE RITZ! features cabaret, jazz, Broadway and similar sophisticated music along with celebrity interviews and commentary.
BOS: AMERICAN CLASSICS PRESENTS "I'LL TAKE MANHATTAN"
American Classics (http://www.amclass.org/ ) salutes American's most famous island in music and song when it presents "I'll Take Manhattan" at PICKMAN CONCERT HALL of the LONGY SCHOOL OF MUSIC, (27 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA - TKTS: 617-254-1125) on Saturday, March 6th at 7:30 pm. Performers include Bradford Conner, Maria Ferrante, Mary Ann Lanier, Heather Peterson, Benjamin Sears, and Korland Simmons, with Tim Harbold on piano. Featured songs include New York, New York (It's a Helluva Town), Manhattan, Down in the Depths on the Ninetieth Floor; songwriters include Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, E.Y. Harburg, Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart, Harry Warren, and others. Tickets are $20.
SUNDAY - MARCH 7th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: KATHLEEN FRANCE READS THE BOOK OF LOVE
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
Kathleen France brings back her acclaimed 2009 Debut Cabaret Show entitled "Book of Love" to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Friday, March 7th at 7:00 pm; and Sunday, April 2nd 7:30 pm. The show explores the trials and tribulations of dating through song. An avid reader, Kathleen daydreams about her love life being like those in novels, only to find that real life doesn't quite measure up to the stories she reads on the train. Music includes selections from Queen, Billy Joel, Sheryl Crow, Dolly Parton, Sippie Wallace, and others from the Great American Songbook. Music Direction is by Tracy Stark and the show is directed by Lina Koutrakos. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN FINDING HOME IN STOCKTON
Lucille Carr-Kaffashan takes her critically acclaimed cabaret show "Finding Home" to STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - http://www.bobegan.net/stockton-inn.html ) on Sunday, March 7th at 6:30 pm. She will appear with her musical director and accompanist, David Brunetti. Finding Home, directed by Lina Koutrakos, brings the listener on a nostalgic journey that explores our various concepts of "home". The program reflects Lucille's diverse musical interests, featuring selections from musical theater giants such as Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, and Cole Porter, alongside those of contemporary singer-songwriters such as Randy Newman, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Neil Sedaka, and Annie Dinerman. Lucille is the recipient of the prestigious Hanson Award that is presented annually to one honoree by The Manhattan Association of Cabaret and Clubs (MAC). Lucille's previous cabaret outings include the popular shows, In My Life, A Celebration of Beatles Music and Both Sides Now. Lucille performed for a number of years in the regional productions of the New Jersey-based Entertainers Theater before developing her first cabaret act. Since her Don't Tell Mama debut in 1999, she has presented seven different one-woman shows at clubs in New York City, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, including Mama Rose's, The Encore, The Meadows, Helen's, Odette's, and the Stockton Inn. She also has appeared as a guest performer in special productions at The Laurie Beechman Theater and The Metropolitan Room. The cover charge is $17, plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: SARAH RICE IN SCREEN GEMS SONGS OF OLD HOLLYWOOD
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
In her show "Screen Gems", Sarah Rice (the original Johanna in Sweeney Todd) sings songs chosen from film scores sung by or dedicated to stars and their movie roles in the films of old Hollywood at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) on Sunday, March 7th at 5:00 pm. Jo Ann Yeoman serves as Director, with Seth Weinstein, Piano; Ritt Henn, Bass; and Bobby Sher, Drums. The show features the music of Nacio Herb Brown, Georges Auric, Moises Vivanco, Nino Rota, Jerome Kern, The Sherman Bros., Byron Gay, Ted Snyder and many others. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drinkminimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: "UNDER THE COVERS" FEATURES LEAHY & MUCHO
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
Multi Award winning Director/Producer/Performer Lennie Watts bring the 2004 Nightlife Award winning, "Under The Covers" series to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Sundays and Mondays in March. On Sunday, March 7th, performers/covers are at 7:00 pm, Matt Leahy sings Don McLean's "American Pie"; and at 7:30 pm, Sarah Mucho sings Neil Young's "After the Goldrush". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum for each show. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": KT SULLIVAN
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays, and is hosted by David Kenney. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. On Sunday, March 7th, David will feature the music of KT Sullivan. There will also be an In-Studio Interview with KT Sullivan & Mark Nadler prior to their engagement at THE OAK ROOM AT THE ALGONQUIN HOTEL. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ or contact: oldisnew@earthlink.net. You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .
N.E.: AMERICAN CLASSICS WITH "I'LL TAKE MANHATTAN"
American Classics (http://www.amclass.org/ ) salutes American's most famous island in music and song when it presents "I'll Take Manhattan" at FOLLEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (755 Massachusetts Avenue, East Lexington, MA - TKTS: 617-254-1125) on Sunday, March 7th at 3:00 pm. Performers include Bradford Conner, Maria Ferrante, Mary Ann Lanier, Heather Peterson, Benjamin Sears, and Korland Simmons, with Tim Harbold on piano. Featured songs include New York, New York (It's a Helluva Town), Manhattan, Down in the Depths on the Ninetieth Floor; songwriters include Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, E.Y. Harburg, Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart, Harry Warren, and others. Tickets are $20.
CHI: THE HIP HOORAY AND BALLYHOO FROM 1910-2010
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/ ) will present their Spring Series "100 Years of Broadway" every Sunday in March, at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/ ). Over 30 talented singers will perform America's favorite Broadway hits from over the last 100 years. Each night will feature 20 years of Broadway's memorable melodies starting at 1910 and going all the way to the hits of today. March 7th - 1910-1939 "Anything Goes" with songs Show Boat, The Garrick Gaieties, Anything Goes, Oh, Kay, Lady Be Good, Whoopee, Babes In Arms, Porgy And Bess, Dubarry Was A Lady and featuring John Eskola , Ron Keaton, K T McCammond, Rachel Renee and Bob Moreen, musical director. There is a $15 cover plus 2-drink minimum for each show.
S.F.: SONG OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH AT MARTUNI'S - EARLY START
The legendary Song of The Month Open Mic continues at MARTUNI'S (4 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-241-0205 - http://martunis.citysearch.com/ ) on Sunday, March 7th at 2:30 pm (signup at 2:00 pm), hosted by San Francisco jazz vocalists Tess Kelly and Benn Bacot with Alan Choy on Piano. SOTM was originated by Shane Kelly in 1999 at Martuni's and past hosts have included Linda Kosut, Lua Hadar, Bruce Phillips, Coley Grundman, & Hattie Mullaly to name a few. Participants are urged to bring at least two charts in their key, one of a new or challenging song and just in case there's time for a second song, one they would be comfortable performing. Call for cover/minimum information.
We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
IS YOUR EVENT NOT LISTED? SEND ME A PRESS RELEASE
CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - MARCH 8th THROUGH 14TH
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
MONDAY - MARCH 8th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: "UNDER THE COVERS" FEATURES GROGG, STARK & WATKINS
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
Multi Award winning Director/Producer/Performer Lennie Watts bring the 2004 Nightlife Award winning, "Under The Covers" series to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Sundays and Mondays in March. On Monday, March 8th, performers/covers are: at 7:00 pm, Kim Grogg sings Dusty Springfield's "Stay Awhile/I Only Want to Be with You"; and at 7:30 pm, Tracy Stark sings Rickie Lee Jones' "Rickie Lee Jones"; at 9:30 pm, Steven Ray Watkins sings Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum for each show. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
L.A.: CABARET WEST WORKSHOP ON MAKING YOUR OWN CD
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
For MARCH IS CABARET MONTH, CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/ ) presents a singers' workshop "How To Make Your Own CD (and not go broke!)", hosted by Mark Winkler, on Monday, March 8th at 7:00 pm at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm ). Due to the advances in recording technology, everybody can make a CD today - but not everybody can make one that will satisfy their objectives and more importantly get them noticed. Mark has produced or co-produced over 15 CDs, and that experience has taught him what works and what doesn't, what to spend your hard earned money on and what to say "no" to. This 3-hour workshop covers everything from song selection and choosing the correct recording studio to hiring the right musicians, from how many tunes to record to mixing the record and how to distribute and promote your CD. $25 for Cabaret West Members $35 for non members. For reservations call the Cabaret West voice mail line at 310-226-7033 or e-mail to Cabaretwest@aol.com.
TUESDAY - MARCH 9th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ), every Tuesday night at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 minimum.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 10th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: ETTA SINGS FOR CHANGE AT THE DUPLEX
Etta Abramson performs an evening of folk music and Broadway songs inspired by the yearning for change at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Wednesday, March 10th at 7:00 pm. The show is directed by Yoni Oppenheim. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
THURSDAY - MARCH 11th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: MAC PRESENTS MAC SEMINAR ON STUDIO & LIVE RECORDING
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents another MAC SEMINAR: "Studio & Live Recording" at TAINTED BLUE STUDIO (723 Seventh Avenue, NYC) on Thursday, March 11th at 7:00 pm. Panelists scheduled to appear Andrew Koss (Tainted Blue Studios), Ira (MI Recording Studios), J.P. Perreaux, Peter Millrose (Millrose Music), John Kilgore. The seminar is free for MAC members, $15 cover for non-members, with no minimum. SPECIAL FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS who are not yet members of MAC - show your card and you'll be charged only $5 admission. Reservations must be made at this special number: 212-465-2662 ext. 1 or by e-mail at RSVP@MACNYC.com
FRIDAY - MARCH 12th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: "BENDING THREADS" ENCORE OF SHOW AT DUPLEX
The fresh new group, Bending Threads, will celebrate MARCH IS CABARET MONTH when they present a newly updated version of their show "Seasons of Change" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Fridays, March 12th & 19th at 9:00 pm. The vocal group consists of Westley T. Holiday, Kareen Foster, Patrice Bell and Rejinald Woods. "Seasons of Change", which made its debut in November 2009, celebrates life's most precious moments that are lived and cherished in cool breezes, storms, snow and eventually sunshine and features a special Encore featuring Frank Holmes (Urinetown, National Tour), with accompaniment by Tyrone Davis, Jr. and Percussionist, Aman-Re Jack. This musical journey includes selections ranging from composers like Stephen Sondheim to John Mayer. Bending Threads is an innovative Cabaret collaborative that seeks to entertain, educate, and cultivate an active Theatrical audience. A Quartet of Four African American theater artists come together for "one-night only" shows to perform a myriad of songs through different perspectives. By using traditional African-American literature and exploring a diverse range of music, the originators of Bending Threads seek to create a new vision for Cabaret and Broadway. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Portion of the cover is going to the HAITI RELIEF FUND.
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SATURDAY - MARCH 13th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: "SHARON McNIGHT: THE FIRST THIRTY YEARS"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
Cabaret legend Sharon McNight makes her hotly anticipated return toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) beginning Saturday March 13th at 9:45 pm, setting off a weeklong explosion of good cheer and bonhomie. Her new show, "Sharon McNight: The First 30 Years," plays a total of seven performances over a two-weekends through Monday March 22nd. "Sharon McNight: The First 30 Years," an introspective retrospective from Moose Hall to Carnegie Hall (and all the gin joints on the way), features music director Ian Herman on piano. In the program, McNight shares her quixotic experiences from performing on a stage of stacked beer cases in San Francisco's Castro District to starring on Broadway in "Starmites," with important pit stops to the Reno Rodeo and the Frankfort Opera House. The show schedule is Saturday March 13th at 9:45 pm; Sunday March 14th at 9:30 pm; Monday March 15th at 9:30 pm; Friday March 19th at 9:45 pm; Saturday March 20th at 7:30 pm; Sunday March 21st at 7:00 pm; and Monday March 22nd at 9:30 pm. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: MICHELLE COLLIER SALUTES THE BLONDES OF HOLLYWOOD
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
Michelle Collier returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Saturday, March 13th at 4:00 pm with her acclaimed solo show, "A Tribute to the Hollywood Blondes," featuring blockbuster songs performed by stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood through present day. The evening includes tributes to Ginger Rogers, Betty Hutton, Jane Powell, Marilyn Monroe, Doris Day, Shirley Jones, Madeline Kahn and more. Music Direction by Rick Jensen, featuring Tom Hubbard on bass and Fred Kennedy on drums. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SUNDAY - MARCH 14th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: JARON VESELY WITH SOMETHING GOOD AT THE METROPOLITAN
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
After his critically acclaimed New York debut last summer, Jaron Vesely returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) with his new show, "Something Good!" on Saturday, March 6th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 14th at 7:00 pm. "Something Good" is a show celebrating the wisdom of innocence and the desires of youth. Vesely, a member of the Bistro Award Winning Fabulous Pink Flamingos, presents an eclectic set for his second solo show, featuring songs by Cole Porter, Dolly Parton, Freddie Mercury, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Paul Simon, and others. Scott Bradlee, mashup jazz pianist extraordinaire of YouTube fame, returns as musical director and co-arranger. Russell Taylor, known on the New York cabaret scene for his award winning work with The Fabulous Pink Flamingos, directs. Proceeds from the performances go to benefit Marriage Equality. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: "UNDER THE COVERS" FEATURES SIX PERFORMERS/SHOWS
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Multi Award winning Director/Producer/Performer Lennie Watts bring the 2004 Nightlife Award winning, "Under The Covers" series to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Sundays and Mondays in March. "Under The Covers" is a series in which each show features a different artist performing their favorite record album from start to finish.
On Sunday, March 14th, performers/covers are: 2:00 pm: Grace Cosgrove sings Laura Nyro's "The First Songs"; 4:30 pm: Matt Leahy sings Don McLean's "American Pie"; 5:00 pm: Kim Grogg sings Dusty Springfield's "Stay Awhile/I Only Want to Be with You"; 7:00 pm: Gretchen Reinhagen sings Janis Joplin's "Pearl"; 7:30 pm: Angie McKnight sings Cher's "Halfbreed"; 9:45 pm: Amy Wolk sings Bette Midler's "Divine Madness". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum for each show. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
CHI: THE HIP HOORAY AND BALLYHOO FROM 1910-2010
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/ ) will present their Spring Series "100 Years of Broadway" every Sunday in March, at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/ ). Over 30 talented singers will perform America's favorite Broadway hits from over the last 100 years. Each night will feature 20 years of Broadway's memorable melodies starting at 1910 and going all the way to the hits of today. March 14th - 1940-1959 "Almost Like Being In Love" featuring songs from the musicals Once Upon a Mattress, South Pacific, West Side Story, The King and I, Guys and Dolls, Kiss Me Kate with Jaii Beckley, Rob Dorn, Carla Gordon, Scott Gryder, Debbie Koziarz, Bradford Newquist, Melissa Young, Bill Underwood, musical director and Laura Freeman director. There is a $15 cover plus 2-drink minimum for each show.
L.A.: SEX, LOVE & WHINE AT STERLING'S UPSTAIRS
Shelia Ferrari, Dana Shaw, Melissa Smilow and Tamra Lamese Dozier will join forces to present "Sex, Love & Whine" at STERLING'S UPSTAIRS (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-754-8700 - http://www.vitellosrestaurant.com/ ) on Sunday, March 14th at 7:00 pm. This foursome of seasoned musical theatre professionals bring with them a mix of musical theatre, pop, country and R&B hits to help tell the tale of "the morning after." There is a $50 show/dinner package, and a limited number of $25 show-only seats available.
P.N.W.: SEATTLE CELEBRATES MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
A SPECIAL MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
PNW (Pacific Northwest Cabaret Association - http://profile.myspace.com/pnwcabaret ) has set Sundays, March 14th & 28th to hold their local MARCH IS CABARET MONTH events. The shows will be held at JULIA'S ON BROADWAY (300 Broadway Eest, Seattle, WA - http://eatatjulias.com/_broadway ), with performers from the organization appearing each night, performing 4 songs each. Performers for March 14th include Eleanor Fye, Helene Smart, Ter Galagher and the show is hosted by Arnaldo! drag chanteuse with Daryl Spadacinni on piano. Special guest is the artistic director of the International Cabaret Conference at Yale University, Erv Raible. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. For tickets go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ or call 206-334-0513.
We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - MARCH 15th THROUGH 21st
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MONDAY - MARCH 15th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: "UNDER THE COVERS": BUFFORD, RUSSELL, LOUNGE-0-LEERS
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Multi Award winning Director/Producer/Performer Lennie Watts bring the 2004 Nightlife Award winning, "Under The Covers" series to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Sundays and Mondays in March. "Under The Covers" is a series in which each show features a different artist performing their favorite record album from start to finish.
On Monday, March 15th, performers/covers are: 7:00 pm: Carole J Bufford sings Randy Newman's "Lonely at the Top"; 7:30 pm: The Lounge-O-Leers sing The Who's "Tommy"; 9:30 pm: Wendy A Russell sings Barbra Streisand's "People". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum for each show. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: PENNY FULLER: "THE WAR BETWEEN MY STATES"
2-time Tony nominated and Emmy Award winning actress Penny Fuller brings her show "The War Between My States" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Mondays, March 15th & 22nd at 7:00 pm and Saturday, April 3rd at 7:30 pm. In the show, Penny celebrates her idiosyncratic upbringing as the daughter of a Southern mother and a Yankee father in a humorous and tuneful program that pays homage to the heritage of each parent. Distinguished writers from both sides of the Mason-Dixon line are represented in the show: The Southern contingent is highlighted by Mississippi born Mitchell Parrish ("Sentimental Gentleman from Georgia" and "Forgotten Dreams,"), Alabama songwriter Hugh Martin ("You'd Better Love Me" and "That's How I Love the Blues"), and Georgia icon Johnny Mercer ("I'm Old Fashioned" and "Blues in the Night,"); the North is given voice by such New York musical giants as Charles Strouse ("Night Song" and "NYC."), Harold Arlen ("Any Place I Hang my Hat") and Billy Joel ("New York State of Mind.") David Gaines is Ms. Fuller's indispensable musical director, assisted by Jared Egan on bass. Ten time MAC award winner, Barry Kleinbort, directs. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
LON: HAROLD SANDITEN AT PIZZA ON THE PARK
Harold Sanditen is reprising his show "Love Exposed" at PIZZA ON THE PARK (11 Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, London - 020-7235-5273 - http://www.pizzaonthepark.co.uk/ ) on Monday, March 15th at 8:30 pm. Love Exposed is a show of songs, exploring the edgier sides of love and romance. Harold's soulful interpretation of lyrics portrays love from both a comical and serious perspective, through the words and music of Cole Porter, Ogden Nash, Stephen Sondheim, Cy Coleman, Neil Sedaka, Kurt Weill, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jacques Brel and Burt Bacharach to name a few. The show is directed by Lisa Forrell. Call for cover/minimum information.
TUESDAY - MARCH 16th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: HECTOR CORIS CELEBRATES CD RELEASE OF DEBUT SOLO SHOW
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $3 OFF THE COVER
Award-winning NYC cabaret performer Hector Coris celebrates the release of the live CD recording or his acclaimed debut solo show "Life is Wonderful" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:30 pm and Saturday, March 20th @ 4:30 pm. In his debut solo show, Hector explores the musicality of mortality through the words and music of Ben Folds, Kander and Ebb, Zoe Lewis, Susan Werner, My Chemical Romance, William Finn and other contemporary songwriters. Musical direction is by Ray Bailey, with Dale Henderson on cello, and direction by Angela Shultz. Life is Wonderful. premiered in May 2009 at Don't Tell Mama. The CD will be available for purchase at the performances, and starting March 16th at CDBaby, iTunes and through Hector's website at http://www.HectorCoris.com. There is a $15 cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: FEINSTEIN'S PRESENTS JO DEE MESSINA IN CD LAUNCH
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/ ) presents the debut engagement of multi-platinum recording artist Jo Dee Messina, Tuesday through Saturday, March 16th through 20th. Ms. Messina will perform selections from her new CD, Unmistakable. Ms. Messina is an award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist that has given her heart and soul to find success. She has sold over five million albums, had nine #1 singles, earned two Grammy nominations in addition to awards by the CMA and ACM. She was also the first female country artist to score three multiple-week #1 songs from the same album. The show will be presented Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. There is a $60 cover with a $40 food/drink minimum.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 17th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
NYC: LINDA CIOFALO WITH "SHE SAID - WOMEN COMPOSERS TRIBUTE"
Vocalist Linda Ciofalo presents "She Said - Women Composers Tribute" at THE KITANO HOTEL (66 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-885-7119) on Wednesday, March 17th, with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. She is joined by her band, which features Helen Sung on piano, Lonnie Plaxico on bass and Alvester Garnett on drums. March is Women's History Month and the show is an all-women composer program. Included in the show are tunes by Carol King, Dorothy Fields, Abbe Lincoln, Stevie Nicks, Carolyn Leigh, Dory Previn and more. No cover charge, $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: TRIOS CONCERT SERIES "THE WOMAN'S VOICE"
Singers Alexandra de Suze, Teresa Zugger, and Amanda Baker, along with Musical Director Paul Stephan are thrilled to bring you "The Woman's Voice", a concert featuring the music of women composers and performers from Hildegarde von Bingen to Lady Gaga at THE MADISON AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH (Madison Avenue at East 31st Street, NYC) on Wednesday, March 17th at 7:00 pm. The TRIOS concerts are presented on the third Wednesday of the month through June 16th, 2010. Each concert features a member of the MABC Chancel Choir in a concert based on the trio theme. The concerts span a wide range of music, from vocal trios to trios of composers, from classical to contemporary to musical theater, from light hearted to deeply spiritual. TRIOS is a celebration of vocal music. Suggested donation of $10 to benefit the church.
S.F.: RRAZZ ROOM HOLDS 2ND ANNIVERSARY GALA & BENEFIT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - http://www.therrazzroom.com/ ) will hold it's 2nd Anniversary Gala on Wednesday, March 17th at 8:00 pm. Hosted by Jan Wahl the show will be "A Special Night To Celebrate The Premier Nightclub of the West Coast" with a star-studded lineup including Lucie Arnaz, Sarah Dash, Thelma Houston, Miki Howard, Members of The Glide Ensemble & The Change Band, Sharon McNight, Rita Moreno, Kim Nalley, Valarie Pettiford, Sandra Reaves-Phillips, Stefanie Powers, Linda Purl, Jeanie Tracy, Paula West, Wesla Whitfield & Mike Greensill, Edna Wright & Honey Cone and more. Kelly Park will serve as musical director. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice. Proceeds from the show will benefit Haiti Relief/American Red Cross. Tickets are $75-$175.
THURSDAY - MARCH 18th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 51 YEARS WITH MOTOWN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Jackie Fornatale is bringing back her critically acclaimed tribute celebrating 51 years with Motown in November at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) with one additional special encore performances on Thursday, March 18th at 8:30 pm. Songs in the show include favorites from The Supremes, the Temps, the Tops, Stevie, Smokey, Martha & the Vandellas, The Marvalettes and The Jackson 5 - and more. The show features Gerry Dieffenbach as Musical Director, with Liz Lark Brown on Vocals, Mike Fornatale on Guitar and Vocals, Matt Lindsey on Bass and Eddy Zweiback on Drums. Lennie Watts directs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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M.W.: KATIE MCGRATH IN "SECOND CHANCES"
Katie McGrath will present her new show "Second Chances" at the KRANZBERG ART CENTER (501 North Grand Street, St. Louis, MO - 314-795-8778) on Thursday & Friday, March 18th & 19th at 8:00 pm with Rick Jensen, Music Director. In the show, Ms. McGrath looks at love, death, recovery and fresh starts in rapidly advancing middle age (and how spoiled other people's children are). Katie McGrath is an advertising executive in her day job, although you can find her around town singing with The Merge, her agency's rock cover band. Self-taught on the piano and guitar, Katie pays homage to the Great American Songbook, all the while embracing the influence of contemporary artists like Mary Chapin-Carpenter and Bonnie Raitt. For reservations & information, go to http://www.LicketyTix.com/
L.A.: CABARET WEST PRESENTS RICK'S PICKS
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/ ) and Rick Starr present a very special edition of Rick's Picks for MARCH IS CABARET MONTH at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm ) on Thursday, March 18th at 9:00 pm. Titled "Miles & Miles of Milestones" the show celebrates a myriad of anniversaries: Chopin & Schumann at 200; Chekov at 150; Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Samuel Barber at 100; Elvis at 75; Kenny Rogers at 50 years in Show Biz; The Hollywood Walk of Fame at 50 years on the Street; and Pink's at 50 years of Hot Dogs! Musical director is Alan Chapman. Performers include Karen Benjamin, Victoria Lavan, Wayne Moore, Maude Maggart, Mariana Giordano, Kelly Yearout & Betty Garrett plus some surprise guests. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink or dinner minimum.
FRIDAY - MARCH 19th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: MIKE SCHUIL PUTS HIS TOES IN THE SAND AT THE DUPLEX
Vocalist Mike Schuil brings his show "Toes In The Sand" to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Friday, March 19th at 7:00 pm. The show marks Mike Schuil's return to New York cabaret for the first time since his well-received debut, "Songs From Across The River - Springsteen & Sinatra." This time he ventures a bit further afield from his native New Jersey for a mostly Brazilian evening of songs both lighthearted and dramatic. It's a warm, tropical breeze on a cold winter's night. Working with a trio of accomplished musicians (Wells Hanley on piano, Peter Brendler on bass, and Jeff Davis on drums) and teaming once again with director Gerry Geddes, Mike takes a big step forward as a cabaret performer. The show features songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Stephen Bishop, Richard Rodney Bennett and others. Of course, not wanting to journey too far away from his roots, there will be a few Sinatra moments, and even a bit of Bruce. His smooth vocals combined with the simmering sounds of his trio promise that "Toes In The Sand" should be a delightful trip south of the border. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: "BENDING THREADS" ENCORE OF SHOW AT DUPLEX
The fresh new group, Bending Threads, will celebrate MARCH IS CABARET MONTH when they present a newly updated version of their show "Seasons of Change" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Friday, March 19th at 9:00 pm. The vocal group consists of Westley T. Holiday, Kareen Foster, Patrice Bell and Rejinald Woods. "Seasons of Change", which made its debut in November 2009, celebrates life's most precious moments that are lived and cherished in cool breezes, storms, snow and eventually sunshine and features a special Encore featuring Frank Holmes (Urinetown, National Tour), with accompaniment by Tyrone Davis, Jr. and Percussionist, Aman-Re Jack. This musical journey includes selections ranging from composers like Stephen Sondheim to John Mayer. Bending Threads is an innovative Cabaret collaborative that seeks to entertain, educate, and cultivate an active Theatrical audience. A Quartet of Four African American theater artists come together for "one-night only" shows to perform a myriad of songs through different perspectives. By using traditional African-American literature and exploring a diverse range of music, the originators of Bending Threads seek to create a new vision for Cabaret and Broadway. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Portion of the cover is going to the HAITI RELIEF FUND.
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NYC: WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION OF PHIL BOND'S MY QUEER YOUTH
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) presents the world-premiere production of Phil Geoffrey Bond's My Queer Youth, directed by Tony Award-winner, Michele Pawk. The solo performance piece, a humorous look at growing up queer amidst the cornfields of southern Indiana, will play the midtown venue for four performances only, on Fridays, March 19th & 26th at 7:00 pm and Sundays, March 21st & 28th @ 7:00 pm. My Queer Youth features MAC, Bistro and Nightlife Award-winning performer Phil Geoffrey Bond. Bond and Tony Award-winner Michele Pawk reunite, having collaborated last year on Bond's play, The Disney Diaries, also at The Beechman. My Queer Youth is a humorous look at growing up queer in Farmland, USA. From invading the showtune section at the public library to asking a boy out on a date, the solo performance piece is set amongst the rolling cornfields of Southern Indiana, following our hero and his awakening to not only sexuality, but manhood. There is a $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: NICOLE HENRY RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Nicole Henry gives a fresh feeling to standards and connects intimately with her fans with her personal and funny stories in her acclaimed show, which returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Friday, March 19th at 7:30 pm. Although she rarely performs in New York City, she clearly has a passionate following in the city judging by the quickly sold-out room for her May 2009 debut. In the U.S., Nicole has been featured at Lincoln Center; the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis; Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh; and in her hometown Miami, at Jazziz Bistro and Arturo Sandoval's. She has shared the stage with Isaac Hayes, Jennifer Holiday, Nicholas Payton, Joan Osborne, Roberta Flack and has performed with Kenny Werner and Tom Scott to name a few. There os a $30 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
N.J.: "THE CUBAN KID HITS THE SWAMPS!"
Lucio Fernandez stars in "The Cuban Kid Hits the Swamps" on Friday, March 19th at 9:00 pm at the BACCHUS BISTRO in LA QUINTA INN & SUITES (350 Lighting Way, Secaucus, NJ - TKTS: 212-561-9677 - http://www.EDVMarketing.com/). Lucio Fernandez, was nominated for a 2008 MAC Award for his performance in the show "The Cuban Kid in Concert", and was winner of both the ITRA Award and Premio ARTE Award. The show is a hilarious evening full of music, comedy, and lots of nonsense. Lucio will be accompanied by his five-piece band, performing Broadway tunes, a few Latin standards as well as some of the poetry from his new CD. The show centers on Lucio's life story of being born in Cuba, his experiences growing up in "Jersey", and becoming a City Commissioner. The show is written by Gerard Karabin and Lucio Fernandez, musical arrangements & direction by Mark Goodman, and directed by Lucio's wife, Megan Fernandez. There is a $25 cover.
S.A.: HILANDI DU TOIT AT VILLA PASCA
Hilandi du Toit returns to VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566 - www.villapascal.co.za ) on Friday, March 19th at 7:00 pm. Hilandi is a skillful songwriter, experienced guitarist (acoustic and flamenco) and solo-artist. Her performances can be described as passionate, vibrant and diverse. Singing in Afrikaans and English, her song list goes from ballads to rock, pop to folk, contemporary to even a tango. Call for cover/minimum information.
SATURDAY - MARCH 20th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: 1930s IDOL WINNER AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
This year's reigning 1930s Idol champion, Sigali Hamberger, takes a departure from her take on the classics that earned her the title in her show "Solstice" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Saturday, March 20th at 5:00 pm and Sunday, March 21st at 4:00 pm. Instead, Sigali explores a more contemporary and complex set of standards, art songs, and Broadway gems from Arlen and Azanavour to Bernstein and Bucchino. She lends her shimmering soprano to the contemporary works of Sondheim, Guettel, and Yeston along the way. Musical direction & arrangements are by Ido Alexander and the show is directed by Eric Michael Gillett. Rodgers and Hart were on to something when they wrote about the noble pursuit of singing for one's supper. Sigali wants nothing more than to do just that. Her theater work includes roles inThe King & I, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, She Loves Me, The Mikado, Country Club, and A Christmas Carol. More recently she finds at home on the cabaret stage singing the standards, both classic and contemporary, from the American songbook to Broadway. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: VICKIE PHILLIPS WITH "MUSICALLY SPEAKING"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $6 OFF THE COVER
Award-Winning Singer/Actress Vickie Phillips bring her show "Musically Speaking" for one performance only to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Saturday, March 20th at 7:00 pm. Her program features musical selections by Lieber & Stoller, Sheldon Harnick, Bob Ost & Gerry Dieffenbach, Comden & Green, Kris Kristofferson, among others. Musical director is Gerry Dieffenbach. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $6 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: MAC SEMINAR: "THE BUSINESS OF CABARET"
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents another MAC SEMINAR: "The Business of Cabaret" at STUDIOS 353 (353 West 48th Street, 2nd floor, NYC) on Saturday, March 20th from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. The panel will cover how to market your show from a producer's standpoint. The event is moderated by Sue Matsuki. Panelists scheduled to appear include Marc Ostrow, Shannon Brown, Lee Summers, Shaynee Rainbolt. The seminar is free for MAC members, $15 cover for non-members, with no minimum. SPECIAL FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS who are not yet members of MAC - show your card and you'll be charged only $5 admission. Reservations must be made at this special number: 212-465-2662 ext. 1 or by e-mail at RSVP@MACNYC.com
We only include listings in this issue for shows not listed in previous newsletters (except for advertisers, special festival events, etc.). For a listing of all future events, see the DIARY/DATEBOOK on the website at http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml
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CABARET NEWS - DATEBOOK - MARCH 22nd AND BEYOND
FOR A MORE COMPLETE LISTING OF NIGHTLIFE EVENTS FOR THIS PERIOD CHECK OUT THE DIARY/DATEBOOK AT
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THURSDAY - MARCH 25th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: ADELE ZANE DEBUT AND CD RELEASE AT THE METROPOLITAN
Adele Zane will make her THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) debut when she presents her CD release show for "A Stranger in Town" on Thursday, March 25th at 7:30 pm. Adele Zane is among those farsighted vocal artists who proudly revel in diversity. On her third album, A Stranger In Town, Zane has found room for songbook classics as well as classic rock re-workings; pop songs both vintage and contemporary, and even a smartly shaped original tune that fits snugly into the mix. Born in Brazil and raised in San Francisco, Zane attended San Francisco State University's Voice Performance program. A popular Bay Area vocalist, she performed at such lauded nightspots as Fanny's, The Plush Room, and Trinity Place. Relocating to New York in the early 90's, Zane studied with the legendary singer Jackie Paris and others, while also appearing at Eighty Eights, Danny's Skylight Room, CBGB's and The Bitter End. She has since added Birdland, the Iridium and the Cutting Room to her performance CV. There is an $18 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: "BENDING THREADS" PREMIERE NEW SHOW AT THE METROPOLITAN
The fresh new group, Bending Threads, will celebrate MARCH IS CABARET MONTH a second time in March when they present their new show, "We Wear the Mask" on Thursday, March 25th at 9:45 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ). The vocal group consists of Westley T. Holiday, Kareen Foster, Patrice Bell and Rejinald Woods. A One Night Only performance of the new show will include a special encore featuring Zonya Love (The Color Purple, Broadway) with accompaniment by Tyrone Davis, Jr. Bending Threads is an innovative Cabaret collaborative that seeks to entertain, educate, and cultivate an active Theatrical audience. A Quartet of Four African American theater artists come together for "one-night only" shows to perform a myriad of songs through different perspectives. By using traditional African-American literature and exploring a diverse range of music, the originators of Bending Threads seek to create a new vision for Cabaret and Broadway. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Portion of the cover is going to the HAITI RELIEF FUND.
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SATURDAY - MARCH 27th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
NYC: AWARD WINNING TRIBUTE TO KAYE BALLARD EXTENDED
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
Gretchen Reinhagen's "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard" has been invited to continue its run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ). Performances of "Special Kaye" continue monthly, with the next four performances scheduled for Saturday, March 27th at 5:00 pm (in lieu of an April performance); Saturday, May 1st at 7:30 pm; and Saturday, June 19th at 7:30 pm. Beginning with the June performance, "Special Kaye" will fall into a regular recurring spot on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 7:30 pm. The extension follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, CA on November 13, 2009 and a three-night opening run at the Metropolitan Room, which was later extended through February 4th. The critically acclaimed show earned Gretchen the 2010 Nightlife Award in the category of Outstanding Cabaret Comedy or Characterization. "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed shows for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard - Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. "Special Kaye" honors the vast library of musical material recorded by, originated by, or written specifically for Ms. Ballard. Audiences have long known Ballard for her work on such programs as "The Mothers-in-Law" but may be surprised to learn of the many great musical gems that she introduced throughout her Broadway and cabaret career. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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SUNDAY - APRIL 2nd
NYC: KATHLEEN FRANCE READS THE BOOK OF LOVE
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
Kathleen France brings back her acclaimed 2009 Debut Cabaret Show entitled "Book of Love" to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Friday, March 7th at 7:00 pm; and Sunday, April 2nd 7:30 pm. The show explores the trials and tribulations of dating through song. An avid reader, Kathleen daydreams about her love life being like those in novels, only to find that real life doesn't quite measure up to the stories she reads on the train. Music includes selections from Queen, Billy Joel, Sheryl Crow, Dolly Parton, Sippie Wallace, and others from the Great American Songbook. Music Direction is by Tracy Stark and the show is directed by Lina Koutrakos. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
Did you remember to add the line MARCH IS CABARET MONTH to your website, with a link to http://www.MarchIsCabaret.com/ ? If you did, please send me an e-mail with your website address so I can add the link to the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH website! And, please add the phrase MARCH IS CABARET MONTH to your emails, show/CD promotional announcements and releases, and (if possible) to your fliers and post cards promoting events in March.
COMING IN MONDAY'S ISSUE - BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/ ) Celebrates MARCH IS CABARET MONTH! Three special nights of cabaret!
SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday, April 10th at 2:00 pm, John Hoglund and Geri Malino are producing a benefit for Gregory Kennell at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER. Gregory recently was hospitalized with an unknown illness and soon sank into a coma that lasted two months. While Gregory has now regained consciousness, he remains paralyzed and only able to communicate and move his left hand slightly. Already, major artists from the entertainment community have signed on for this worthy event for one of cabaret's most consistent and persistent champions. In the past, Gregory has designed graphics for numerous artists, magazines, newspapers and albums. He has also served as a member of the MAC Board of Directors. All proceeds will be earmarked specifically to supplement his much needed physical therapy and other long time rehabilitative services which are extensive and expensive. Insurance does not cover all of these costs. More news coming in Monday's issue.
SPECIAL REMINDER FOR MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) MEMBERS: Your preliminary Ballot must be received by Monday, March 15th - 44 cent stamp is required on the envelope, else it will be returned to you. Official Nominees will be announced on Thursday, March 25th at 1:00 pm at BARNES & NOBLE (Lincoln Sq.). Tickets are available for the MAC AWARDS SHOW, held on Tuesday, May 4th at BB KINGS, NYC right now at www.macnyc.com
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And that's just about the way it was. I still have a lot more to tell you about but we've run out of space - the rest will have to wait untilMonday's issue. Special MEMBERS ONLY newsletter goes out Saturday with a full report on the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA held on Tuesday - which will also be added as a special page on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website ( http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ ) and the special MARCH IS CABARET MONTH ( http://www.MarchIsCabaret.com/ ) website.
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