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Friday, March 13, 2009

6 GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS NEXT 10 DAYS

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NYC: JIM VAN SLYKE SALUTES NEIL SEDAKA AT THE BEECHMAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5: OFF THE COVER
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Jim Van Slyke returns to NYC and THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, March 14th at 4:00 pm; and Sunday, March 15th at 7:00 pm. Critically acclaimed singer Jim Van Slyke returns with this highly anticipated new show celebrating the music of pop icon Neil Sedaka. Jim lends his beautiful voice and charm to the intimate melodies of Neil Sedaka in his latest project "The Sedaka Show". Directed by Tony nominated singer/actor Brian Lane Green with Music Direction by MAC Nominee/Back Stage Bistro Award Winner Tim DiPasqua, this tour de force trio have created a magnificent evening of Neil Sedaka favorites, lost gems and a few surprises! There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: BEN CHERRY RETURNS IN "I HATE NEW YORK: A LOVE STORY"
MEMBER DISCOUNT $3 OFF THE COVER
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2008 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS' CHOICE winner (debut), actor-singer Ben Cherry makes returns with his show "I Hate New York: A Love Story" on Saturday March 14th at 5:00 pm and Tuesday March 17th at 7:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). Ben will be accompanied by musical director Tracy Stark at the piano. The show includes a wide range of carefully-chosen musical selections, each highlighting some aspect of love, hate, or ambivalence toward living in New York City. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-beverage minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC AT THE DUPLEX WITH MACK & HOLLAND
DISCOUNT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR MEMBERS - ASK AT THE DOOR
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Karen Mack & Michael Holland continue with their with their very popular award-winning "Hole-O-Matic" All Request Show to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Saturdays at 7:30 pm running through April 11th. This is the show where the audience gets to pick the song list from hundreds available. Also featured are more road stories, ridiculous prizes, and custom cocktails. There is a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum, no drink maximum. Ask if they are still giving a $5 discount to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (this wasn't included in their release).
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NYC: CYNTHIA CRANE IS CONFUSED AND THEREFOR SHE IS
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $8 OFF THE COVER - SUNDAY NIGHT!
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Cynthia Crane returns with her acclaimed show I'M CONFUSED, THEREFORE I AM to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sundays, March 15th, 22nd & 29th at 4:00 pm. Musical director is Paul Greenwood, with Boots Maleson on bass. Director is Ted Storey. The show includes songs by composers Noel Coward, Rupert Holmes, Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Dave Frishberg, Harburg & Arlen, Tom Toce & Zina Goldrich, Cole Porter, Lew Spence, Ervin Drake, Steve Goodman, Alan Chapman and Marshall Barer & Anita Nye. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: BIG BAND TUESDAYS AT THE IRIDIUM
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
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SCOBAR ENTERTAINMENT presents Alex Nguyen and the Jazz Conceptions Orchestra featuring Amanda Brasher at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) as part of their BIG BAND TUESDAYS series on Tuesday, March 17th with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: GRACE NOTES: A SINGERS' SOIREE: FLOWER POWER!
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
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GRACE NOTES - a Singers' Soiree, hosted by Bistro Award Winner Grace Cosgrove, is held monthly at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with the next show, FLOWER POWER! - MUSIC OF THE 60'S, scheduled for Thursday, March 19th at 6:30 pm. The lineup of special guest performers for this show include Julie Reyburn, Lennie Watts, Jenna Esposito, Stearns Matthews, Billie Roe, Steven Ray Watkins, Stefanie Rose, Grace Cosgrove. Don Rebic is Musical Director, with Tom Hubbard on Bass. Lennie Watts serves as Director. This is an on-going lab for top-notch singers - a place for great singers to perform, to try out new material, and to expand their audiences. Each show also introduces a newcomer. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.