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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #050406 - Thursday, April 21, 2005
Since 1990 Your First, Best, and Only Complete Source of Cabaret
News
CELEBRATING OUR 15th YEAR COVERING CABARET ALL OVER THE WORLD!
NOW - BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!
If it's anything to do with cabaret, you'll probably read it here
first!
This is the MIDWEEK Issue this of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, which includes
news, breaking stories and notes, cabaret tips, announcements of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE reviews, plus listings of shows offering discounts
to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. The MONDAY Issue of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE includes cabaret listings for around the world, and
also includes information on all the banner ads running on the CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE website.
ATTENTION AOL USERS: THIS IS A RESEND - the issue sent you yesterday
bounced back compliments of AOL. Over 400 newsletters sent out to
AOL subscribers have been bouncing back each issue - with no resolution
coming from AOL in spite of promises. All copies of past issues are
archived on the website.
CABARET HOTLINE RELOCATES THIS WEEKEND!
Well, my bags are packed and we're moving on to a new apartment/office
for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. The truck has been ordered for Saturday,
the 23rd to transport all from Astoria in Queens to Elmhurst, Queens.
Actually, the "brains" of my office, my desktop MAC computer, is already
at the new apartment - I am writing and sending this issue off to
you all using my baby iBook computer, while the G3 awaits me, getting
a few days rest before we reconnect at the new space.
The new DSL line may take a few days extra to install, but the
fellow who already lives at the apartment I will share has a DSL
line with a wireless router, and since my iBook is equipped for
wireless connection, Mondays issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE should
be sent out pretty much on schedule. In fact, the G3 may be getting
some extra rest for several days while the new phone/DSL line gets
installed and tested.
Please note that the mailing address of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
will not change - it will remain 676A Ninth Avenue #120, New York,
NY 10036 - this is a MAILBOXES, ETC. store where I have received
my mail for many years (ever since my mail began disappearing at
my former mid-town address).
SAD NEWS - RICHARD KENNEDY
As many of you may have already heard, MAC (Manhattan Association
of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/ ) Board of Directors
member Richard Kennedy passed away suddenly over the weekend. Mr.
Kennedy was also on the staff of the NYC PBS TV Channel Thirteen/WNET
and an integral part of their pledge productions for many years. His
work around performance programming was legendary, including the creation
of CABARET THIRTEEN, which was his personal labor of love. Mr. Kennedy's
family have not yet finalized plans, but will organize a memorial
service at St. Bartholomew's Church in Manhattan towards the end of
April. Here is the notice that ran in the NY TIMES a few days ago:
"In memoriam: Richard T. P. Kennedy - The staff and volunteers
of Thirteen/WNET New York mourns the loss and celebrates the life
of our beloved friend and colleague Richard T. P. Kennedy, a well-respected
producer with Thirteen's on-air production department. His devotion
to excellence and commitment to the performing arts was an inspiration
to us all, especially in his creation of Cabaret Thirteen. Our heartfelt
condolences are with his family and friends, and we join them in
remembering a truly unique man whose passion for show business and
our City was legendary. As he himself would have said, 'Shine on,
star.'"
NEW REVIEWS/OVERVIEWS ADDED TO THE WEBSITE
Check out the following new items add to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website over the past few days: BOSTON CABARET CELEBRATION WEEKEND
- Overview by Ida Zecco; DARYL NITZ AND THE JEFF HEDBERG TRIO AT DAVENPORT'S
- Reviewed by Carla Gordon.
SIGHTINGS
Spotted at BUY BUY BABY (270 Seventh Avenue, NYC - 917-344-1555 -
http://www.buybuybaby.com/),
a store for families with new babies, Carolyn Montgomery leading expectant
mothers and cabaret vocalists Julie Reyburn and Heather Gilchriest
through the store, passing along advice on all the things they should
and should not buy. Both moms-to-be are expecting girls, both in June.
My informant reported that both gals looked adorable.
I HOPE TO SEE ALL NYC CABARET FANS THIS MONDAY NIGHT AT SYMPHONY SPACE
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) will be holding its 2005 MAC Awards show - Monday, April 25th. This
is THE year, THE time and THE place for all NYC area performers and
friends of cabaret to show their stuff by purchasing a ticket and
attending the show. Come and celebrate the NEW MAC. No longer calling
itself a "trade organization" to promote cabaret venues, MAC has been
changing to an organization to promote the art of cabaret and promote
the efforts of performers and clubs alike. MAC always puts on a darned
good awards show and all NYC area performers and cabaret fans who
love cabaret and want to see it continue to grow and flourish should
be attending this year, showing their support.
Attending this year's show at THE PETER NORTON SYMPHONY SPACE
(Broadway at 95th Street - 212-864-1414) will not be easy for me
this year, since it is the Monday after I move to my new apartment.
But I will be there, crutches and all, to show my support for cabaret,
for cabaret performers, and for the volunteers who serve on the
MAC Board. I hope to see ALL NYC area performers there as well.
The official MAC after-show party will be held at AIX (2398 Broadway
(at 88th Street, NYC - 212-874-7400). Tickets are $45 and best bet
is to phone MAC at 212-465-2662 to reserve your tickets, since space
is very limited.
DON'T GET AROUND AS MUCH AS BEFORE BUT ....
The process of moving to a new apartment, coupled with recovering
from a very serious knee injury and the necessary surgery and recovery
has forced me to cut back considerably on my cabaret attendance. Plus,
getting around with the leg brace and crutches is tedious and very
tiring (I have come to hate stairways!). But I saw a few shows in
the past few days that made it all worthwhile.
On Monday, April 18th I fulfilled a promise made to a NYC newcomer
a few weeks back. His name is David Austin, he hails from Seattle,
and he is a singer/songwriter making his mark in the big apple.
He was presenting a cabaret show featuring his songs at THE ENCORE
(266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
), and this show was the last of the series - I simply could not
make it to the previous performances. I hear the show is coming
back in May, and I strongly urge you to catch it. Mr. Austin has
a refreshing approach to what he writes about in his lyrics, generous
on the humor, and very touching at the same time. If you enjoy the
marvelous creations of Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, I think
you will enjoy Mr. Austin's creations as well. The show is called
"Waiting for the 5, 6, 7, 8" and is directed by Scot Charles Anderson
with Steve Sweeting at the piano. In the cast, in addition to David
Austin, are Michael Mendiola and Anna Lauris. Watch the ENCORE schedule
for the May dates.
Feeling so great, and still full of vim and vigor, I decided to
head over to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788
- http://www.donttellmama.com/
) to catch another newcomer, Matt Sigl, with his debut show "Unstuck
In Time." And what a catch it was! Mr. Sigl's show was so entertaining,
so filled with cleverness and wit, I am already anticipating seeing
it a second time. His claim is that, while he is just in his twenties,
he is stuck in a time warp - compelled to sing the songs of Noel
Coward, Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer and others of a bygone era. And
sing them he does, with gusto and panache. For a few seconds I could
see a young Steve Ross at the microphone - Mr. Sigl looks as good
in a tuxedo as the famed Mr. Ross, and could easily pass as a clone
of the master. Such fun - with a lot of observations and asides
that kept the audience bubbling with laughter. This was the opening
night of his NYC cabaret debut, so you have some more dates to see
what I'm talking about: Sunday, April 24th at 8:00 pm and Mondays,
May 9th & 16th at 9:30 pm.
Then last night I had to pick up my mail and decided to drop in
at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) at catch Teri Lynn Paul's show at 7:00 pm, featuring Bobby Peaco
at the piano. Note to Ms. Paul: I have been to your every show since
I first saw you perform at EIGHT EIGHTS and THE TRIAD (not called
the TRIAD back then) way back before there was a CABARET HOTLINE!
This show can be counted among the finest you have done! Teri is
recording this show for an upcoming CD and it will only be presented
2 more times - on Monday and Wednesday, April 25th & 27th at 7:00
pm. Please make every attempt to see this one - and after the show
beg her to extend the show so that I can go back and see it again.
My next trip to town will probably be on Friday, the 22nd at 7:00
pm, my last chance to catch another NYC cabaret debut, again at
THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
). The performer is Kevin Reed, and I've heard him sing in the ENCORE
piano bar several times, and cannot wait to see his full show. I
hear that this show is nearly completely sold out.
ON WITH THE NEWS
I have a lot of cabaret news for you. I promise you will read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else!
SPECIAL LATE BREAKING NEWS
Here are a few items so new and fresh, I have hardly had time to proofread
them!
"LISTEN TO MY HEART - THE SONGS OF DAVID FRIEDMAN" IN LONDON IN MAY
Wild Oats Productions presents the UK Premiere of "Listen to My Heart
- The Songs of David Friedman" for 8 performances only, Wednesdays
through Saturdays, May 4th through 7th & May 11th through 14th at
8:00 pm at THE BROCKLEY JACK THEATRE (410 Brockley Road, Brockley,
London - 020 8291 6354 - http://www.brockleyjack.co.uk/
). Journeying deep inside one's heart can be exhilarating, life altering,
even painful, but invariably it's worth the trip. Emotions may be
unique to every one of us, but collectively, more than anything on
this earth, they remind us we're alive. No one captures this aspect
of the human spirit more brilliantly than David Friedman. And he does
it with songs. Now we have the chance to experience these feelings
in David's captivating new musical revue, LISTEN TO MY HEART. Directed
by Joseph C. Walsh, Musical Directed by Alexander Rudd and featuring
Robert Archibald, Jo Brewin, Louisa Gummer, Nikola Monfort and Russell
Whitehead. Call for information and ticket prices.
"REDDY OR NOT" RETURNS IN MAY AT SIBERIA
Starting Monday May 9th at 7:00, at SIBERIA BAR (356 12 West 40th
Street, NYC), the hit cabaret show "Reddy or Not," written and performed
by Joanna Parson and Lance Wirth returns for an open-ended run, the
second Monday of every month. Parson and Wirth perform as two lovably
quirky fans who deal with disaster through the music of 70s easy-listening
feminist icon, Helen Reddy. Directed by Joseph P. McDonnell (Urinetown
2000 NY Fringe Festival) with musical direction by Barbara Anselmi,
Reddy or Not includes 70s pop chart hits like "I Am Woman," "You and
Me Against the World," and "Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady." It is a
hilarious hour that will inspire a whole new generation of "Helen-Heads!"
$10 cover, no minimum.
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO DICK GALLAGHER APRIL 26th
There will be a memorial tribute to the late Dick Gallagher on Tuesday,
April 26th at 6:00 pm at THE DONNELL LIBRARY THEATER (20 West 53rd
Street, NYC). This special Memorial Concert will include many of the
late Dick Gallagher's award-winning songs sung by some of Broadway
and Cabarets finest performers, including Charles Busch, Karen Mason,
Phillip Officer, Laura Kenyon, David Staller, Eric Michael Gillett,
Teri Lynn Paul, Rock Albers, Peppy Greene, Betsy Craig, John Eagen,
Bobby Peaco, Phillip Fortenberry, Jay Rogers, Patrick DeGennaro, Rick
Jensen, and Peter Yawitz. Special hosts for the evening are Lina Koutrakos
and Mark Waldrop. The event is produced by John Znidarsic. No reservations
will be taken for this program - seating is on a first-come, first
seated basis. Admission is free.
FARLEY BROTHERS TO PREVIEW PROVINCETOWN SHOW AT ROSE'S TURN
Brain and Ted Farley have been hard at work adding some new material
to their critically acclaimed cabaret act which will soon enjoy a
run this summer at THE CROWN & ANCHOR (247 Commercial Street, Provincetown,
MA 02657 - 508-487-1430 - http://www.onlyatthecrown.com/).
This new version "The Farley Brothers: From Here To Fraternity" will
preview in New York City at UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street,
NYC - 1-212-366-5438 - http://www.rosesturn.com/
) for three nights only before the boys head to the shore. Musical
direction is by John McMahon. The Farley Brothers will have performances
Thursday through Saturday, May 5th, 6th & 7th at 8:00 pm. There is
a $12 cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum.
NEWS ABOUT THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE
CABARET HOTLINE SPRING BENEFIT UPDATE
This special on-line benefit is being held to cover the expenses coming
up for me in the next few weeks. Medicare will not cover all the costs
of my recent knee operation (there are deductibles, co-pays, non-covered
procedures, travel expenses, etc., to worry about). Plus, with my
roommate moving out unexpectedly on the 31st of March, I needed to
pay "double rent" in April, and I had to find a new living space,
which will mean moving expenses, advance rent & security deposit and
other possible unexpected charges. In fact, I immediately am short
the estimated $200 I will need on Saturday to pay for the move (it
needs to be paid in cash).
This is an on-line benefit - you don't need to make a reservation
for, you don't need to brave the elements, you don't need to hire
a baby sitter and you don't need to pay a huge fee to park your
car in order to attend. You don't need to pay a 2-drink minimum,
and, best of all, folks anywhere in the world can take part. Just
go to my website and click on the SPRING BENEFIT DRIVE link at the
top of the right column. You can donate any amount - $10, $50, $100,
whatever you can afford. I will be posting a running total of receipts
and all donors will be listed (unless they decline) on a special
'ANGELS' page on the website. So far over $1,500 has been received
towards our $2,500 estimated goal. I am counting on you to help
us through this difficult and expensive period.
If you prefer not to use a credit card and PayPal, you can send
a check made out simply to Stu Hamstra and mail it to CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE, 676A Ninth Avenue #120, NY, NY 10036.
2005-2006 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
If you wish instead to pre-renew your membership for the 2005-2006
membership year (which starts on July 6, 2005) there is also a link
on the BENEFIT / MEMBERSHIP DRIVE page to do just that. New 2005-2006
memberships will not start until May 5th. You financial support will
be most appreciated. Please keep in mind that, except for a monthly
social security check, my only income is from banner ads, memberships
and donations. SILVER basic memberships are $20, and GOLD supporting
memberships are $75. Memberships are available for greater amounts
as well. For information on becoming a contributing member of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE, check at http://svhamstra.com/Membership.shtml
or else just send me a note at membership@svhamstra.com
with the single word "membership" in the subject line, and I'll send
all the details. You can even make your donation by credit card, using
PayPal. If you prefer not to use a credit card and PayPal, you can
send a check made out simply to Stu Hamstra and mail it to CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE, 676A Ninth Avenue #120, NY, NY 10036.
REAL LIVE BENEFIT TO BE HELD IN JULY
By the way, I am planning a real, actual, benefit and membership drive
on July 6th to celebrate the 15th birthday of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
- coinciding with my 66th birthday. Anyone contributing to the SPRING
benefit with a donation of $25 or more will get a special $10 discount
on the summer benefit ticket. In a few days I will be adding a special
page on the website with details on the benefit including a link where
you can order your reservations - space for the benefit show is limited,
but a pre-show open-mic party will be also be scheduled. More news
soon.
LOOKING FOR MORE REGIONAL NEWS
Visits to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website continue to increase
- and folks are starting to visit the various area-related web pages.
I need news to fill those NEWS BRIEFS items, especially news from
the Southeast and Southwest areas, New Jersey and Upstate NY. I know
there are cabaret events going on all over the world, and there is
no charge to run your news item or listing - just make sure the information
is complete. I actually had another item sent me this week where the
performer never included their last name! Once again, I need the full
address and phone number of the performance venue (I have over 300
venues in my database, but I just might not have the one you send
in); I need the first and last names of all taking part, including
musical director, director, band members and back up singers if used;
I need to know the cover charge and minimum; oh, and don't forget
the time, date - and day of the week. And please, send the information
about 3 weeks in advance (not 2 days and not 2 months in advance).
MEGA-SIZED BANNERS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE
For those who have a lot to tell and can't seem to squeeze all their
information into a regular or SuperSize banner, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
is now offering MEGABANNERS - bigger and better, for those who want
to have their advertisement really make an impression. Click on the
BANNER INFO button at the top of every page on the website for information
about all banner sizes, costs and terms of display.
TODAY'S NEWS TODAY!
Here are a number of cabaret events taking place today!
SETH'S CHATTERBOX TONIGHT FEATURES JOHN HILLNER & JENN GAMBATESE
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th
Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) tonight, Thursday, April 21st, will feature an interview with La
Cage aux Folles' John Hillner and All Shook Up's Jenn Gambatese. 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/.
THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT! ON MANHATTAN CABLE TONIGHT
This week at THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT! Manhattan Cable's Craziest Comedy/Variety
Show host Ken Kleiber will feature more stars from Broadway, TV, stage
and screen. THAT'S KENTERTAINMENT! airs Thursdays at Midnight on NY
Manhattan Cable's Channels 34 or 107 or you can find it online at
http://www.mnn.org/
, (just click the "34" icon). For more information, visit http://www.thatskentertainment.com/.
DAVE'S GONE BY ON RADIO & NET TONIGHT
DAVE'S GONE BY is a weekly mix of talk-radio, humor and music, ranging
from political commentary to sketch comedy, from theater reviews to
interviews, from musical detours to straight-talking monologues. It
can be heard in the NYC area on Thursday nights at 7:00 pm on Long
Island's WGBB-AM (1240) and also on the web, live, at at http://www.am1240wgbb.com/
. Past guests have included Karen Grassle, Dottie Burman, Neil Sedaka,
Tom Paxton, October Project and Housewives on Prozac. Read all about
the show and tonight's guest at http://www.davesgoneby.com/.
CABARET SHOWCASE AT CLUB 1020 TONIGHT
Les Michaels' Cabaret Showcase tonight, April 21st at THE TEN20 at
the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente Boulevard, West
Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111) will feature George Komsky, David Justin
Knight, Leslie Nesbitt and Carole Stuart. 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/.
MERCER BIRTHDAY SHOW RESUMES AT THE ENCORE
The Johnny Mercer Birthday Show, with Ricky Ritzel and Leslie Anderson,
resumes tonight at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960
- http://www.theencorenyc.com/
), with shows scheduled for Thursday nights, starting April 21st at
11:00 pm. Originally begun as a weekly Mercer tribute called "Mercer
A-Z," this show has become one of the longest running cabaret presentations
in NYC history, and has spawned a CD, "Cool, Cool, Cool" which is
available at the club. This version is a full-fledged cabaret show,
directed by Jim Luzar and featuring, at one point, a medley of over
30 Mercer classics. There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink minimum.
$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
These news items are placed in chronological order.
ORLANDO CABARET FESTIVAL CONTINUES THROUGH THE 24th
Mad Cow Theatre's Third Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival continues
at THE MAD COW THEATRE (105 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL - 407-297-8788
- http://www.orlandocabaret.com/
) through Sunday. 24th. Over 25 performances of 9 different acts will
take place during 15 days of celebration of the art of the song in
Mad Cow's intimate downtown theatre complex. Featured this year are
New York based jazz/blues vocalist Laurie Krauz, and singer/comedian
John O'Neil, who performs a tribute to the great Danny Kaye. The amazing
a cappella group MOSAIC returns after their sold-out shows at last
year's Cabaret Festival, along with Festival veterans and perennial
bad boys The OOPS GUYS!, and Broadway and TV star Shelly Burch. Also
appearing are Mad Cow favorites Stephan Jones (The Fantastics, The
Odd Couple) and Sara Jones (Jacques Brel), each presenting unique
and tantalizing shows, as well as local favorites Jaimie Roberts and
Carol Stein, and a quartet of powerful performers headed by Juan Cantu.
See website for event schedule & ticket prices. Two for one tickets
for all regular Cabaret performances for MEMBERS OF CABARET ONLINE.
COLORADO CABARET WORKSHOP PROGRAM HOLDING AUDITIONS IN LA ON APRIL
22nd
The Perry-Mansfield School for the Performing Arts in Steamboat Springs,
CO is now in its second year. This year's workshop will take place
from August 22nd through 29th. The cabaret workshop program accepts
sixteen singers for a seven day process-oriented workshop. Faculty
includes Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason, Barry Kleinbort, Chris Denny,
and Shelly Markham. To schedule a live audition, please call Perry-Mansfield
at 800-430-2787. To inquire about submitting a video, please e-mail
a performance and training resume to Andrew Levine at alevine52@comcast.net.
Live Audition Locations: New York City - Tuesday, May 3rd; Los Angeles
- Friday, April 22nd; Chicago - to be determined. For more information,
see: http://perry-mansfield.org/ad_cab.html.
GASHOLE: THE TALK SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ON SATURDAYS
Michael Holland & Karen Mack have "moved on up' by bringing their
famed, award-winning GASHOLE series uptown to the big life at THE
ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
), This Saturday night, April 23rd Michael & Karen present another
chapter of GASHOLE: The Talk Show, with their great band and special
guests. This is the final show of this series - Karen & Michael will
return after a short break with more Gashole fun - stay tuned. There
is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE. These shows usually sell out, so reserve early.
"TIMELESS DIVAS! ENCORE" SUNDAYS IN CHELSEA
The 2005 MAC AWARD nominee for Best Revue, "Timeless Divas! ENCORE"
(Songs of the Silver Screen) has returned with a new cast, new format,
and many new songs as well as in a new location. Produced by Sandi
Durell & Shari Upbin, the show stars Eric Michael Gillett, Terry Burrell,
Nina Hennessey, Suzanne Ishee and substituting on various evenings
the entrancing LaTanya Hall. It is musically directed & arranged by
Barry Levitt. It's about the grand Hollywood movie songs of the 30s
right through the 80s! The songs from the movies you love to watch.
The show opened Sunday, April 3rd, 7:00 pm at HELEN'S RESTAURANT,
CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) and runs every Sunday through June. Surprises await! $20 cover,
$15 food/drink minimum. There is a $10 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE. For more information, contact the Diva Hotline: 212-615-6966.
For details, see http://www.TimelessDivas.com/
.
"AT THE RITZ" SUNDAYS ON THE RADIO & THE NET
Jeffrey Williams and Lynn DiMenna host a radio show in Fairfield County,
Connecticut called "At the Ritz!" which can be heard on WVOF 88.5
FM. The Sunday show is broadcast live from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and features
cabaret, jazz, big band, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and Sinatra. The
show is also simulcast on the web around the world on http://www.wvof.org/.
TOM D'ANGORA'S DIVA SHOW FEATURES GUEST STAR DIVA EACH SUNDAY
Award winning Tom D'Angora brings his famed "Divas I've Done" show
to UPSTAIRS at STUDIO 54 (254 West 54th Street, NYC) on Sunday nights
at 7:30 pm. A special guest diva from Broadway is featured each week.
Bare's Natalie Joy Johnson is guest diva on the 24th. "Divas I've
Done" is directed by Michael Duling and is accompanied by Tracy Stark
on piano. The show also features back-up singers Kate Pazakis, Christine
Gonzales, Noel Cody, and Cara LaGreen. Tickets can be purchased for
$40 through Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100 or at Ticketmaster.com. Discount
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - just use the coder DIVAS when
ordering tickets from Ticketmaster.
"EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW" FEATURES MUSIC OF CHARLES AZNAVOUR
On this coming Sunday, April 24th, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on
the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram,
usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm (ET) host David Kenney will feature
the music of Charles Aznavour. David will also interview singer/songwriter
Lina Koutrakos on the life and career of the late Dick Gallagher who
is to be posthumously honored at this year's MAC AWARDS. 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/.
CHICAGO CABARET PROFESSIONALS PERFORM SUNDAYS AT DAVENPORT'S
Chicago Cabaret Professionals continues "An Evening at..." A Tribute
to the Golden Era of Chicago's greatest music clubs at DAVENPORT'S
(1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) on Sundays at 5:00 pm. Hosted by some of Chicago's most legendary
performers and featuring members of CCP. Sunday, April 24th, "An Evening
at Mr. Kelly's with Audrey Morris" featuring Hilary Ann Feldman, Margie
Gibson, Ava Logan, Heather Moran, Bradford Newquist, Allen Nichols,
Pam Peterson, Kristofer Simmons & Carolyn Wehner. Director: Brad Thacker,
Musical Director: Ester Hana. $15 cover 2-drink minimum. 2 for 1 CCP
members w/advance reservation www.chicagocabaret.org.
NEW SEASON AT BIRDLAND FEATURES LAURENCE O'KEEFE ON THE 25th
Thee New Season, a series of concerts at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street,
NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) featuring top Broadway performers and composers, will present composer
Laurence O'Keefe on Monday, April 25th at 7:00 pm. There is a $30
cover and $10 food/drink minimum. The New Season at Birdland is presented
by Jim Caruso, in association with TheaterMania.com, and will also
include composer Victoria Shaw (May 16th at 7:00 pm), Stephanie d'Abruzzo
(May 23rd at 7:00 pm), Toxic Audio (May 30th at 7:00 pm), Malcolm
Gets in a benefit for The Songbook Project (June 13th at 7:00 pm),
Max von Essen (July 18th at 7:00 pm) and Christine Ebersole & Billy
Stritch (July 25th at 7:00 pm).
THE MUSIC OF BROADWAY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CENTER APRIL 25th
The stars will be out celebrating the music of Broadway and Broadway-bound
shows at THE CENTER (208 West 13th Street, NYC - 212-620-7310 - http://www.gaycenter.org/
) on Monday, April 25th at 7:00 pm. Musical director and Emmy-nominated
writer Seth Rudetsky returns as the host of the Music of Broadway,
which debuted to a sold-out house last year. Scheduled performers:
Cady Huffman (Tony nominee for The Producers), Danny Gurwin (Laurie
in Little Women, A Little Night Music Sondheim Festival), Richard
Kind (best known for his role on Spin City, theatre credits include
Max Bialystock currently in The Producers, Bounce, Sly Fox), John
Treacy Egan (Franz in The Producers, When Pigs Fly), Jonathan Freeman
(Roger DeBris in The Producers, 42nd Street, the voice of Jaffar in
Disney's Aladdin), Bryan Batt (Movies: Jeffrey, Kiss Me Guido, Theatre:
Sunset Boulevard, Forbidden Broadway), Brooks Ashmanskas (Carmen in
The Producers, Gypsy, Songs for a New World), Andrea Burns (Songs
for a New World, Saturday Night, The Full Monty), Christine Pedi (Little
Me, Forbidden Broadway) and Norm Lewis (Sideshow, Dessa Rose). Tickets:
$35 general admission ($25 for Center members), $75 VIP tickets ($60
for Center members).
MAC AWARDS SHOW MONDAY, APRIL 25th AT SYMPHONY SPACE
The best of cabaret, comedy and jazz will be celebrated when MAC (Manhattan
Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) presents the 2005 MAC Awards on Monday, April 25th at THE PETER
NORTON SYMPHONY SPACE (2537 Broadway at 95th Street - 212-864-5400)
at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $125, $70 and $40, and can be purchased at
Symphony Space box-office or by phone. Executive Producer Barry Levitt,
with co-Producers Judy Barnett, Jan Grossberg and Shelley Roberts,
will collaborate with director, Peter Flynn, on the star-packed event
to include live performances and/or appearances (to date) by: The
Accidentals; Kenny Barron; Ann Hampton Callaway; Kim Cea; George Coleman;
Chip Deffaa; Andre de Shields; Eric Michael Gillett; La Tanya Hall;
Hilary Kole; Lina Koutrakos; Patti LuPone; Jeanne MacDonald; Maude
Maggart; Manhattan Rhythm Kings; Karen Mason; Mark Nadler; Ron Poole;
Marcus Simeone; Keely Smith (with her nine-piece band); Ty Stephens;
KT Sullivan; Jon Weber; Nancy Witter; the Cast of Singing Astaire;
and Spamalot's Sara Ramirez (all subject to change). Award-winning
performers Angela La Greca and Sidney Myer will share the stage as
Masters of Ceremonies, with Special Guest Host Tony Danza. D.J. Bradley
will serve as Musical Director.
AFINNITY: CHICAGO SINGS WILLIAM FINN ON APRIL 25th
Porchlight Music Theatre presents aFINNity: Chicago Sings William
Finn for one night only as part of the nation's first ever Finn Fest,
with donations benefiting The Center on Halsted. The show will take
place at THE THEATER BUILDING (1225 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago,
IL) on Monday, April 25th at 8:00pm, with tickets available at 773-325-9884.
For this special intimate evening, director Rob Lindley, Porchlight
artistic associate and After Dark Award Winner, and musical director,
Doug Peck have assembled an all-star cast of Chicago musical theater
talent including: Amy Armstrong, Colleen McHugh, Susie McMonagle,
Susan Moniz, McKinley Carter, Peggy Roeder, Michael Lindner (Sweeney
Todd), CCP members Rob Lindley and Lucia Spina, and many, many more.
Audiences are in for a treat as the evening highlights not only songs
from his major works (Falsettos, Elegies, A New Brain) but also lesser-known
songs written for specialty projects, future works, and a sneak peak
at some of the material from Finn's current Broadway show The 25th
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Tickets are $20 and payment (checks
or cash ONLY) will be collected at the door. All proceeds benefit
The Center on Halsted.
NEXT WASHINGTON DC OPEN MIKE SET FOR APRIL 25th
The next DCCN (DC Cabaret Network) Open Mike Monday, will be held
on April 25th at 7:30 pm at THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021 7th Street
NW, Washington, DC). Singing starts at 8:00 pm. Food and drink (a
full bar) are available. CASH only. Please plan to eat and drink and
tip the BARTENDER heavily! Generally, singers have the opportunity
to sing 2 or 3 songs a night. Suggested donation: $10 (minimum) to
go towards expenses of paying the pianist.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS LIVE TAPING ON APRIL 28th AT THE ENCORE
The hit cable-TV show "Jamie deRoy & friends" will continue taping
a new series of shows the last Thursday of each month through June
30th. The shows will be presented at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street,
NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) at 7:30 pm on April 28th, May 26th and June 30th. The April 28th
show will feature as guests Kimilee Bryant, Kate Clinton, Glory Crampton,
Trent Kendall, Heather Mac Rae and Emily Skinner. Future guests already
lined up for the series include The Accidentals, David Buskin, Ann
Crumb, Sherry Davey, Maya Days, Jessica and John Esposito, Julie Gold,
Meral Guneyman, Mary Liz McNamara and Sidney Myer. There is a $20
cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
HAVE A "LOVELY" TIME AT THE PRINCE IN PHILLY APRIL 29th
Om Friday, April 29th at 8:00 pm, at the PRINCE MUSIC THEATER (1412
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA - 215-569-9700 - http://www.princemusictheater.org/
), Broadway veterans Kelly Briggs and Jerry Christakos bring you the
hilarious and glamorous cabaret divas "Dar" and "Christy Vann de Camp"
who in one magical evening reinterpret some of the greatest iconic
moments from the worlds of film musicals, fashion, television variety
shows and Broadway shows past and present, into a guaranteed laugh-a-minute
"98% Ballad Free" musical comedy experience. Join the two men in this
celebratory conglomeration of humor, nostalgia, illusion and not so
subtle camp. Come and see how life is, in a word, LOVELY! See http://www.areyoulovely.com/
for more details and some "lovely" photos. Tickets are just $15.
EMILY SKINNER TO DIRECT NEXT BROADWAY BY THE YEAR SHOW ON MAY 2nd
Emily Skinner of Side Show fame will show another side of her talent
when she makes her New York directorial debut leading this season's
largest cast-to-date in the critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year
series at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
). The Tony nominated star will direct The Broadway Musicals of 1955,
which will include songs from such famous shows as Damn Yankees, Silk
Stockings, Plain & Fancy, Ankles Aweigh, and more.
Skinner will be directing a cast that includes Dee Hoty, Patti
Cohenour, Liz Larsen, Sal Viviano, Justin Bohon, Raymond Jaramillo
McLeod, Connie Pachl, Shannon Lewis, and more! Scott Siegel, the
creator, producer, writer, and host of Broadway by the Year announced
Ms. Skinner as the director of the next concert that will take place
on Monday, May 2nd. There are a limited number of $45 and $40 tickets
left for the May 2nd concert. Box office: 212-840-2824 open Monday
through Saturday, noon to 6:00 pm or call TicketMaster at 212-307-4100.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS TV BROADCAST TUESDAY, MAY 3rd
The cable TV show "Jamie deRoy & friends" heard locally here in NYC
on Time Warner Channel 67 and RCN Channel 110 will next be seen on
Tuesday, May 3rd 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 HAPPY HOUR SALON AT SIBERIA BAR MAY 6th
On Friday, May 6th, at 6:00 pm, Joanna Parson's HAPPY HOUR SALON,
now in its fourth season, holds another first-Friday-of-every-month
show at SIBERIA BAR (356 12 West 40th Street, NYC). Happy Hour Salon
is a new works salon for singers, writers, comics, actors and performers.
This week guest performers include Comic Seth Herzog, Glamour columnist
Lynn Harris, monologuist Carl Kissin, musical box-o-laughs Kimmy Gatewood,
and singer-songwriter Julie Foldesi. Line-up changes bi-monthly, atmosphere
is relaxed. $5 at door. For more information, see
http://www.JoannaParson.com/
THEATER FUNDRAISER FEATURES STARS FROM CHICAGO CABARET & STAGE
Lampkin Music Group presents a special concert performance of "Over
The Rainbow - The Music Of Harold Arlen," to benefit BALIWICK THEATRE
(1229 West Belmont Street, Chicago, IL - 773-883-1090) on Monday,
May 9th at 7:00 pm. The concert will feature Arlen favorites performed
by Arlen's son, Sam, and his wife, Joan, as well as other nationally
acclaimed artists. Other artists performing in "Over The Rainbow -
The Music of Harold Arlen," include Martha Lorin, a critically acclaimed
New York-based Jazz singer; Leon Joyce and Larry Gray, percussion
and bassist with the Ramsey Lewis Trio; Susan May, who has been featured
on The Oprah Winfrey Show; Brannen Daugherty, who starred in the smash
musical Parade; Alanda Coon, Jacob Hoffman, Ginger Tam, and Joanie
Pallatto. The concert will also feature special guest singer Mary
Beidler Gearen, who starred in the hit show Pope Joan at Bailiwick
Repertory Theatre. Musical Director is Bobby Schiff. Producer is Ralph
Lampkin, owner of the Lampkin Music Group. Tickets are $50.
100 YEARS OF BROADWAY IN TARRYTOWN MAY 21st
Neil Berg presents his all new tribute to the Great White Way, 100
YEARS OF BROADWAY, at the newly renovated 800-seat TARRYTOWN MUSIC
HALL (13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY - 914-631-3390 - http://www.tarrytownmusichall.org/
) on Saturday, May 21st at 8:00 pm. If you yearn for an evening of
all the great Broadway musical numbers, sung by all the great Broadway
stars without the distraction of dialogue, this is it! Starring in
this latest version is Robert Evan, known for his thrilling portrayal
of the title characters in JEKYLL & HYDE. New special guests includes
original FOOTLOOSE star, and recent star of RENT, Jeremy Kushner,
and Tony-nominee Capathia Jenkins (DREAMGIRLS, THE CIVL WAR, and CAROLINE,
OR CHANGE). Broadway legend, Film star and Emmy-Award Winner Liz Callaway
will also be performing, plus many more stars from Broadway and cabaret.
Tickets are $35 to $75.
DC CABARET NETWORK ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR MAY 22nd
DCCN (DC Cabaret Network) will be holding their Annual Member Party
on Sunday , May 22nd at 4:00 pm at THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021 7th
Street NW, Washington, DC). There will be door prizes, delicious food,
music, open mic, champagne toast, cash bar and members are invited
to bring among a guest. If you would like to become a member of DCCN,
they are offering a special introductory rate of $25 for anyone joining
after March 1st until the new registration year begins on September
1st. Student rate is $20. Checks can be sent to DC Cabaret Network,
P.O. Box 6259, Washington, DC, 20015-0259.
NEXT MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITER SHOWCASE TO FEATURE SHELDON HARNICK
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) and ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
- http://www.ascap.org/
) team up again for another Songwriters' Showcase on Wednesday, May
25th at 6:00 pm at THE LIGHTHOUSE (111 East 59th Street, NYC). Special
guest will be lyricist Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof). Hosted
by Jamie deRoy, each showcase features new songs written by contemporary
songwriters, and cabaret performers are encouraged to attend, especially
those looking for new material for their shows. $15 General Admission,
$5 for MAC and ASCAP Members. No reservations are taken - seating
is first come, first seated.
'THE LEADING MEN' CONCERT ON MAY 30th AT JOE'S PUB
The first "The Leading Men" concert, featuring great male singers
from Broadway and cabaret, will be held on Monday, May 30th, at 7:00
pm at JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200
- Box Office: 212-539-8778 - http://www.joespub.com/
). John Tartaglia, the Tony-nominated star from "Avenue Q," will emcee,
and Seth Rudetsky, the Bistro Award-winning host of "Seth's Broadway
Chatterbox," will be the musical director. The lineup will include
acclaimed actors and singers who've been profiled in Wayman Wong's
"The Leading Men" column at Playbill.com. Among them: Tom Andersen,
Scott Coulter, Tim Di Pasqua, Tom D'Angora, Brian and Ted Farley,
Barrett Foa, Danny Gurwin, Cheyenne Jackson, Matthew Morrison, Jai
Rodriguez and Christopher Sieber. Alan Muraoka will direct. Tickets
are $40 and proceeds will go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS
(http://www.bcefa.org/ )
AVENUE Q SWINGS FOR PIANOS
Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, the co-creators of the Tony Award-winning
musical Avenue Q, are hosting AVENUE Q SWINGS!, at the LUCILLE LORTEL
THEATRE (121 Christopher Street, NYC - Tickets available through TICKET
CENTRAL: 212-279-4200) on Monday, June 27th at 7:30 pm. Proceeds from
the one-night-only performance will benefit Greenwich House Music
School's Piano Fund, replacing two well-worn Steinway grand pianos.
AVENUE Q SWINGS! will be a one-night-only performance by very special
guest stars, featuring the songs from Avenue Q, performed in jazz,
classical and other surprising arrangements. The musical director
of the show will be composer/arranger Mary Ann McSweeney, who plays
bass each night in the Avenue Q orchestra on Broadway. Tickets on
sale starting June 1, 2005 $75, $150 and $250 ($250 Tickets include
post-show reception with cast).
ADVERTISING ON CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT TWO WAYS ON THE WEBSITE
If you are planning on running a banner for your show or CD in February
or March, be sure to get your order in. I limit the number of ads
to 20 per week and in some weeks only a few slots remain. Please let
me know if you wish to reserve space and for which weeks (banners
run from Sunday through Saturday). A banner ad for three weeks can
cost as little as $108 total - if you take advantage of the PayPal
and Member Deals discounts - and even less if you are a GOLD member
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SILVER members receive a one-time rebate
of $20 on their first banner ad of the membership year.
Performers running banners get a special listing for their show
or other cabaret-related item in every MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE, reaching nearly 2,500 subscribers. Go to http://svhamstra.com/BannerHere.shtml
or else just send me a note at banners@svhamstra.com
with the single word "banners" in the subject line, and I'll send
all the details.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The following shows are currently offering members special prices
and discounts totaling over $150. If your show is offering a discount
to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members and is not listed here, please let
me know at once, so that you can be included on the MEMBER DEALS page
on the website and listed weekly in the newsletter.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS IN NEW YORK CITY
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street,
NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
)
Ron Poole's MAC and BISTRO Award-winning "Poole Party" stand-up and
musical comedy show continues every Friday night at 9:30 pm and every
Saturday night 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 m embers
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Award winning comic Nancy Witter's acclaimed show "Dignity Check"
returns for just one night on Friday, April 22nd at 7:00 pm. If you
want to catch Nancy's act, you better get your reservation in pronto
- the lady is an absolute howl and her shows sell out quickly! There
is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
Singer Reagan Stone, whose debut cabaret show "PARDON MY SOUTHERN
ACCENT" was hailed by critics and audiences across the boards, returns
on May 6th at 6:30 pm with a spankin' new show entitled "LOVE IS THE
DARNDEST THING!". The recently married (to a Yankee, oh, the shame
of it!) Ms. Stone will once again delight with her unique blend of
gorgeous vocals and Southern charm. The show will also present a "teaser"
from her upcoming theme show "INCENDIARY BLONDE" which features songs
made popular by the golden-haired ladies of the silver screen. She
is again accompanied by musical director/arranger David Brunetti and
directed by Scott Barnes. There is a $15 cover and 2-drink minimum.
$10 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/
)
Fridays in April, Clark Warren brings "SPRING CHICKEN," with the Frank
Underwood Trio with one more show on April 22nd at 7:00 pm. "SPRING
CHICKEN" and Clark's accessible pop-jazz baritone will serve up a
multi-course menu of treats from the likes of Sammy Cahn, Bob Dorough,
Vincent Youmans, and Gerry Mulligan ... from Stephen Sondheim to Duke
Ellington, Dave Frishberg and Harry Warren. Musical director is Franklin
Underwood. There is a $15 cover, $10 food/drink minimum. $7.50 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Singer Wendy Lane Bailey brings her new show "In These Shoes .." with
remaining shows on Wednesdays, April 27th and May 4th & 11th at 9:30
pm. Musical director is Rick Jensen with direction by Sally Mayes.
Jill Anderson will provide back-up vocals. There is a $15 cover, 2-drink
minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
After a sold-out run in January, comic/singer Toby Blackwell returns
to the New York cabaret scene in April for one more performance of
'BITTERER" on Friday, April 29th at 9:30 pm. Brian Nash is the musical
director and Maria Gentile directs this follow-up to Toby's previous
highly-acclaimed show, "BITTER," which was named one of the Top 25
NYC Cabaret Shows of 2003 by Cabaret Hotline Online. There is a $10
cover & 2-drink minimum. $5 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/
)
David Gurland is back with a new collaboration with musical director
and arranger Michael Holland. The new show "Neurotica" will cover
as many as twenty of Madonna's hit songs from the early 80s through
the present, with many surprises along the way. The show will be presented
on Fridays, May 6th, 20th, and 27th at 9:30 pm, and Thursday May 13th
at 7:00 pm. Musical direction and arrangements are by Michael Holland.
There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
The hit cable-TV show "Jamie deRoy & friends" will continue taping
a new series of shows the last Thursday of each month through June
30th. The shows will be presented at 7:30 pm on April 28th, May 26th
and June 30th. The April 28th show will feature as guests Kimilee
Bryant, Kate Clinton, Glory Crampton, Trent Kendall, Heather Mac Rae
and Emily Skinner. Future guests already lined up for the series include
The Accidentals, David Buskin, Ann Crumb, Sherry Davey, Maya Days,
Jessica and John Esposito, Julie Gold, Meral Guneyman, Mary Liz McNamara
and Sidney Myer. There is a $20 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $10
cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Cabaret vocalist Sonya Ledanski celebrates the centenary of one of
Broadway and Hollywood's smartest and sassiest lyricists in SMART
GIRLS SING DOROTHY FIELDS. She'll be joined on stage by musical director
Sheldon Forrest with stage direction provided by Michael Dale. Performances
are 7:00 pm on Sunday, May 8th and Friday, May 20th, and at 9:30 pm
on Wednesday, May 25th. There is a $15 cover charge plus $12 food/drink
minimum. There is a $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Michael Holland & Karen Mack are "movin' on up' by bringing their
famed, award-winning GASHOLE series uptown to the big life at THE
ENCORE featuring another chapter of GASHOLE: The Talk Show, with their
great band and special guests each week. One show left in this run
- Saturday, April 23rd at 8:00 pm. There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink
minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. These shows
usually sell out, so reserve early.
After opening this brand new showroom on March 11th, Julie Reyburn
has extended her run with added shows on Fridays at 7:00 pm, April
29th and May 6th. "Live at The Encore" is a brand new show featuring
selections by Michel LeGrand, Tracy Stark, Kern & Hammerstein, Cy
Coleman, and Matlby & Shire with special guest vocalists from The
Manhattan School of Music and the Encore's own Michael Stuart. Mark
Janus serves as musical director. There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink
minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Heather Villaescusa reprises her debut show at midtown's brand new
cabaret club on Saturday, April 23rd at 5:00 pm. The high energy show
explores life, as Heather knows it, through an eclectic evening of
music including songs from Jason Robert Brown, Kander and Ebb, Irving
Berlin and Stephen Sondheim. The show is Directed by Lennie Watts
and Musical Directed by Steven Ray Watkins. There is a $12 cover,
$12 food/drink minimum. $6.00 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
The Johnny Mercer Birthday Show, with Ricky Ritzel and Leslie Anderson,
continues in April, with shows scheduled for Thursday nights, starting
April 21st at 11:00 pm. Originally begun as a weekly Mercer tribute
called "Mercer A-Z," this show has become one of the longest running
cabaret presentations in NYC history, and has spawned a CD, "Cool,
Cool, Cool" which is available at the club. This version is a full-fledged
cabaret show, directed by Jim Luzar and featuring, at one point, a
medley of over 30 Mercer classics. There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink
minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Emily Abraham brings her new show "Jersey Girl?" here on Wednesdays
in May, the 4th & 11th at 7:00 pm and the 18th at 9:30 pm. The musical
director is Rick Jensen, with direction by Lina Koutrakos. There is
a $12 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $6 cover for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
)
Sunday, May 1st and Saturday, May 14th at 4:30 pm and Thursday, May
26th at 7:00 pm will mark the exciting return of cabaret and concert
artist, Alice Frazier to the NYC cabaret stage. Her show, "Spring
Ahead, Fall Back,"features songs about beginnings and endings with
music by composers, Johnny Mercer, Jerry Herman, Armando Manzanero,
Maury Yeston, Leslie Bricusse and more. These three performances feature
the musical direction of Tex Arnold who has worked with Margaret Whiting
and Barbara Cook. There is a $15 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. $10
cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
2005 MAC Award nominee for best revue, "Timeless Divas! ENCORE" (Songs
of the Silver Screen) has returned with a new cast, new format, and
many new songs as well as in a new location. Produced by Sandi Durell
& Shari Upbin, the show stars Eric Michael Gillett, Terry Burrell,
Nina Hennessey, Suzanne Ishee and substituting on various evenings
the entrancing LaTanya Hall. It is musically directed & arranged by
Barry Levitt. It's about the grand Hollywood movie songs of the 30s
right through the 80s! The songs from the movies you love to watch.
The show opened Sunday, April 3rd, 7:00 pm and runs every Sunday through
June. Surprises await! $20 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. There is
a $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Singer/pianist Chris Barrett returns with his new show "While We're
Here" on Thursdays at 9:30 pm & Fridays at 7:00 pm, April 21st, 22nd,
28th & 29th. There is a $15 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. $7.50 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE IMPROV (318 West 53rd Street, NYC
- tkts: http://www.comedysportznewyork.com/
ComedySportz is a hilarious, audience-interactive comedy competition
between two teams of professional comedians who perform a series of
scenes, games and songs all based on suggestions from the audience!
Shows are scheduled for Sundays at 6:00 pm and Mondays at 8:00 pm.
Comedy for everyone that's fast, fresh and competitive. If you like
"Who's Line Is It, Anyway?" you'll LOVE ComedySportz. Cast members
include Christine Turner, Debbie Rabbai, Sam Cohen, Lynn Marie Hulsman
with Matt Loren Cohen and Hector Coris sharing duties at the piano.
There is a $10 cover, 2-drink minimum. NO COVER for members of CABARET
HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway,
NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/)
Scott Barbarino & Leslie Anderson, the Cosmopolitans, with Ricky Ritzel
at the piano, are appearing Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. This musical/comedy
variety show features special guests each week, including a segment
featuring members of the wait staff of ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER, upstairs
from the club. There is a $15 cover. $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover
for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street,
NYC - 1-212-366-5438 - http://www.rosesturn.com/
)
"If We Were Men We'd Be Famous" now in its fifth year, returns for
another season. Five women comedians on a Saturday night and it's
not a festival? No, it's Shecky Beagleman, Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill,
Janet Rosen, and Jane Stroll in "If We Were Men We'd Be Famous". The
off-beat stand-up comedy and storytelling of these five funny females
leaves audiences laughing and agreeing with their boastful-but-true
title. The girls have appeared on "Up All Night with Gilbert Gottfried",
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "Girls Night Out" Next performance
is Saturday April 30th at 9:00 pm. There is a $10 cover charge plus
a two drink minimum. $5 Cover Charge for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
Debra Frankel's one-woman show, "I Want To Do My Star Turn, But My
Head's Stuck In The Clouds"; a musical journey about life, therapy,
and Barry Manilow. Join Debra while she sings original songs and parodies
about topics ranging from relationships gone awry to star-chart readings
and hidden meanings. Kimberly Foster and Jeremy Sykes will be performing
back-up with her. The audience will leave with a new-found belief
in destiny. Collette Black directs. Performances are Fridays, May
13th & 20th at 7:00 pm. There is a $10.00 cover charge and a 2-drink
minimum. $5 Cover Charge for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS AT UPSTAIRS at STUDIO 54 (254 West 54th Street,
NYC)
Fresh from a successful run in Los Angeles, which followed on the
heels of his Backstage Bistro Award in New York, comedian and singer
Tom D'Angora is bringing his "divinely" delicious stage show, Divas
I've Done, to the this infamous club for Sunday night performances.
Divas I've Done is directed by Michael Duling and is accompanied by
Tracy Stark on piano. The show also features back-up singers Kate
Pazakis, Christine Gonzales, Noel Cody, and Cara LaGreen. Divas I've
Done will play Sunday nights at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased
for $40 through Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100 or at Ticketmaster.com.
Discount for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - just use the coder
DIVAS when ordering tickets from Ticketmaster.
SHOWS OFFERING DISCOUNTS OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY
NEW CABARET SERIES ON LONG ISLAND
The JEANNE RIMSKY THEATER AT LANDMARK (212 Main Street, Port Washington,
NY - 516-767-6444 - http://www.landmarkonmainstreet.org/
) continues its exciting premier cabaret season on Saturday, May 7th,
featuring Donna McKechnie in "Gypsy in My Soul." Call for showtime
and ticket costs, and be sure to ask about the special discount for
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. See the website for all events.
ORLANDO CABARET FESTIVAL OFFERS 2-FOR-1 TO HOTLINE MEMBERS
Mad Cow Theatre's Third Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival will take
place at THE MAD COW THEATRE (105 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando,
FL - 407-297-8788 - http://www.orlandocabaret.com/
) through Sunday, April 24th. Over 25 performances of 9 different
acts will take place during 15 days of celebration of the art of the
song in Mad Cow's intimate downtown theatre complex. See the festival
website for event schedule & ticket prices. Two for one tickets for
all regular Cabaret performances for MEMBERS OF CABARET ONLINE.
BLACK & WHITE BLUES AT LE CHAT NOIR IN NEW ORLEANS
The musical comedy that celebrates New Orleans' obsession with food,
restaurants, and celebrity chefs, BLACK & WHITE BLUES just celebrated
its 101st performance at LE CHAT NOIR (715 St. Charles Avenue, New
Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812 - http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com/
). With book & lyrics by Ricky Graham and music by Harry Mayronne,
the show features Heidi Junius, Bob Edes, Chris Wecklein & Jessie
Terrebonne. (Special Discount for service industry and CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE members.) Check the website for next performance date.
NEW RESTAURANT IN DALLAS GIVES HOTLINE DISCOUNT
Hector Garcia, who visits NYC from time to time, and uses that chance
to sing in several piano bars around town, has just opened HECTOR'S
OF HENDERSON (2829 North Henderson, Dallas, TX - 214-821-0432), a
restaurant featuring American cuisine with a Texas Twist, prepared
by chef Todd Erickson. Hector's is offering a 10% discount to members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - and it gets even better: they have live
music on Fridays and Saturdays, featuring Gleni Tai on the piano,
and her husband Lebeaux on jazz trombone and trumpet - and open mic!
Call for reservations and information.
REMINDER REGARDING CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE DISCOUNTS
MEMBERSHIP CARDS are sent to all members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE,
and can be used for show discounts where offered. Any show that offers
a discount to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members will be listed on the
special MEMBER DEALS page in the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website for
the run of the show, and included in the SHOW DISCOUNT listings in
the MID-WEEK issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER. The discount
offered must be equal to or greater than any other discount offer
you make available to other persons, groups or organizations.
To be eligible for a listing on the MEMBER DEALS page you must
send in your flier, press release and/or other promotional materials
by regular mail (not via e-mail) clearly showing the discount offer.
That information will be used as the basis for the website page
notice, as well as for the newsletter listing. Please confirm that
you have sent me the material with an e-mail reminder so I can watch
for it. Please be sure to check with the venue where you are performing
to be sure that these discounts will be honored.
Any member who is denied a properly listed CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
discount should notify me at once. I cannot guarantee that the discount
will be honored, but I can take steps to contact the parties involved
and publish the facts in the newsletter and remove the listing from
the MEMBER DEALS page.
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CABARET NEWS ON THE WEBSITE
Information about other shows around the country and around the world
can be found on the BREAKING NEWS page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/
). How do you get an item posted in the BREAKING NEWS section of the
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website? Just e-mail me a press release of
at least four paragraphs, giving the complete information on your
show, CD release or other cabaret related event. Include photos in
jpg or gif format if available. By the way, I try to get information
about shows offering CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE discounts up on the website
first. I am also especially interested in releases on shows outside
the NYC area.
Please send me complete information - and do not merely e-mail
me a copy of your flier or a reference to a website. With two newsletters
going out a week, I don't have enough time to look these things
up, and often have to simply toss out incomplete items. By the way,
I usually trim quotes from reviews from the press releases I receive
before using the item on my website or in the newsletter, so don't
count them when putting together the four or more paragraphs.
TIME TO GO
At the top of this newsletter I promised that you would read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else. Did I keep
my promise? Please remember that the website, the newsletter, the
reviews and my own personal visits to cabaret shows and events are
entirely dependent on your support, through membership and other donations,
and banner advertising.
Once again a great big thank you to the nearly 400 folks who have
joined and/or rejoined CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE as members for the
2004-2005 membership year, which runs until July 5th. Over 450 joined
last membership year. Your support through memberships and banner
advertising keeps this whole operation going and growing. Help make
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE bigger and better in the months to come.
Once again I solicit your thoughts and prayers as I continue to
face a series of important decisions and activities over the next
few days. Your financial support, through membership donations and
banner advertising, is especially important to me right now. I am
counting on your help.
And that is just about the way it was.
Hugs & Stuff,
STU
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