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Friday, June 19, 2009

GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS NEXT 10 DAYS

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GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS NEXT 10 DAYS
$25 WORTH OF DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE IN NEXT 10 DAYS!
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NYC: DEZUR KENNA AT MAMAS IN "IN THESE SHOES"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Dezur Kenna premiers her new show "In These Shoes" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for four performances in June - Thursdays, June 25th at 8:30 pm and Sunday, June 28th at 5:30 pm. Dezur created roles in ERIK AND THE SNOW MAIDENS (Anna Dorothea) at EIGHTY-EIGHTS and in INDIGO RAT (Fraulein Ulrike Spinwrecker) at Rose's Turn. Musical director is Steven Ray Watkins and the show is directed by Lennie Watts. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: BOB O'HARE SINGS OF HOME AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Bob O'Hare sings about "home" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Monday, June 22nd at 6:30 pm. The show is a musical exploration of the concept of "home", with songs by Flaherty and Ahrens, Bernstein, Bucchino, Carnelia, Coleman and Leigh, Arlen and Mercer, Kander and Ebb and others. Musical director is Tom Nelson, with direction by Eric Michael Gillett. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: JENNA ESPOSITO SINGS THE SONGS OF CONNIE FRANCIS
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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"Cabaret's Sweetheart" will be singing the songs of "America's Sweetheart" in Jenna Esposito's brand new show celebrating the songs of Connie Francis at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, June 23rd through July 14th. A 2008 and 2009 MAC award nominee for female vocalist, Jenna made her NYC cabaret debut in August, 2004 and has since performed shows at the Duplex, Danny's Skylight Room, the Laurie Beechman Theatre, and the Metropolitan Room. Jenna is also the host of Metrojam the Metropolitan Room's open mic, which takes place on the first Friday of every month. In the show, Jenna sings the songs of "America's Sweetheart," Connie Francis including favorites such as "Where The Boys Are," "Stupid Cupid," and "Who's Sorry Now," as well as some lesser-known gems. Directed by Lennie Watts, with musical direction by Fortune Esposito. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: "KEEPING MY COMPOSURE: SONGS OF BRETT KRISTOFFERSON"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $6 OFF THE COVER
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MAC-Award nominated songwriter Brett Kristofferson presents "Keeping My Composure" for one night only at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Friday, June 26th at 8:00 pm. In this revue, Kristofferson presents his complex, entertaining and intriguing songs featuring some of NYC's best cabaret and theatre performers. Scheduled to perform: Christina Bianco (Forbidden Broadway), Brandon Cutrell, Natalie Douglas, Jenna Esposito, Rob Langeder, Miles Phillips, Molly Pope, Dominic Sheehan-Stahl, Angela Shultz, Liz Strickland, Lennie Watts and Jonathan Whitton. Hector Coris directs the evening with musical direction by Brett Kristofferson. As a composer/lyricist, Kristofferson's work has been heard in numerous venues around New York City. Brett has served as music director for Urinetown, Gypsy, Bat Boy, Into the Woods, and Carnival at the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan. Other recent credits include Guys and Dolls for The Interprovincial Music Camp in Ontario, Canada, Merrily we Roll Along for Wingspan Arts Summer Conservatory, the world premiere of Theater Boys (Fresh Fruit Festival), and the national tour of Girl's Night. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: VICKIE PHILLIPS IS "MUSICALLY INCLINED"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $6 OFF THE COVER
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Broadway Bound Productions presents "Musically Inclined", a program of songs that include Lieber & Stoller, Rodgers & Hart, Dory Previn, Gerry Dieffenbach and Bob Ost, featuring award winning singer/actress Vickie Phillips at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Wednesday, June 24th at 9:15 pm. Also included in the show is an original song written for Vickie by Ost and Dieffenbach, A Song Is Like a Friend. The show is written and directed by Bob Ost. Music director is Gerry Dieffenbach. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $6 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: MARCUS SIMEONE WITH "EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Bistro & 2009 MAC Award winner Marcus Simeone brings a brand new show to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) for two more performances - Sunday, June 28th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, July 11th at 7:30 pm. The show, "Everything Must Change" is all about the beautiful songs that changed lives through the music and lyrics of Johnny Mercer, Jimmy Van Heusen, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Bobby Darin, Carol King and more. The songs are a unique and visionary mix of familiar and rarely heard songs celebrating the insistence of change as seen through the eyes of this acclaimed and exciting singer. As an artist and a person, Marcus Simeone has experienced exceptional life-alterting experiences over this past year, contributing to the development of this show. Marcus will be accompanied by a band led by musical director Barry Levitt. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.$15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: LAST TUESDAYS WITH TERESE GENECCO & LITTLE BIG BAND
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
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Scobar Entertainment presents LAST TUESDAYS at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 ) on Tuesday, June 30th featuring Bistro Award and 2008 & 2009 MAC AWARD WINNER Terese Genecco & her 7-Piece Little Big Band. Terese and her band will be appearing the last Tuesday of every month in an open-ended run. The band for this performance will include Barry Levitt on piano, Jon Burr on bass, Joe Abba on drums, Joe Passaro on percussion, Kenny Lavender on trumpet, Jeff Lederer on sax and Mark Miller on trombone. Special guest star Barry Lloyd (San Francisco's Crown Prince of Cabaret!) will also appear with the band in both sets. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.