SUE MATSUKI & BRETT KRISTOFFERSON RECEIVE HOTLINE AWARDS
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Once again we will be presenting two awards at our annual birthday show in honor of two people who have contributed to the art and artists of cabaret in the past and are no longer with us, but should never be forgotten. We are very proud to announce this year's recipients, who will be honored at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE's 19th Birthday show on July 9th.
The JEFF MATSON AWARD - given annually to a person(s) who, like Jeff, has done extraordinary work in supporting, mentoring and giving leadership to others in cabaret. This year we are presenting the award to Sue Matsuki, a lady who has done all those things over the years, in addition to performing, volunteering, and even promoting fellow performers (and attending a lot of shows). Sue has also assisted CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE in producing many of the special events we have sponsored - like our Birthday Parties. As an award winner, Sue will also perform a number in the show.
The DOTTIE BURMAN SONGWRITER award will be presented to Brett Kristofferson, who, like Dottie, writes original songs, but also mentors and gives attention to many of the younger singers in the world of cabaret. His work has been heard in numerous venues around New York City, including The Duplex, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, Don't Tell Mama, Rose's Turn, Manhattan Theatre Source, and Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC). He has presented several revues of his work, including This Love; Beginnings: The Music of Brett Kristofferson; The Man on the Rock, and most recently, Keeping My Composure, a one-night event at the Laurie Beechman Theatre just last week. He has written book, music and lyrics for several musicals, including Insanities; The Red House (additional lyrics by Angela Shultz), The Gospel According to Tammy Faye (book & lyrics by Jeff Dobbins); As the Curtain Rises (book & lyrics by Brent Peterson); and In Her Place (book & lyrics by Angela Shultz). His song, "The Whole Wide World" was nominated for Song of the Year by the Manhattan Association of Cabaret and Clubs (MAC). As an award winner, Brett will present a number in the show, performed by Angela Shultz.
Already announced cast members include cabaret legend Tom Andersen, recent cabaret newcomer Terrell Baker, cabaret/Broadway favorite Raissa Katona Bennett, Grace Cosgrove (host of GRACE NOTES: A Singers' Soiree), the delightful Moira Danis, the all-girl vocal group The Delivery Girls, singer/dancer Ryan Greer and the inimitable singer/actor Jim Speake. Musical director for the show is the 2009-double-MAC-Award winning Tracy Stark.
Less than 15 seats remain for the show, to be held on Thursday, July 9th at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ).
