NYC: THE 20TH ANNUAL CABARET CONVENTION OPENS OCTOBER 7th
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT
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THE 20TH ANNUAL CABARET CONVENTION, presented by The Mabel Mercer Foundation on Wednesday through Friday, October 7th through 9th at FREDERICK P. ROSE HALL (Columbus Circle, Broadway at 60th Street, NYC - CenterCharge: 212-721-6500 - ).
The three-day convention, which salutes the best of New York cabaret, will kick off on Wednesday with "Celebrate! Celebrate! Celebrate!" The evening, which will include the presentation of the Dick Gallagher Award to Eric Michael Gillett, will feature the talents of Lucie Arnaz, Barbara Carroll, Matt Cavenaugh, Simon Green, LaTanya Hall, Mary Cleere Haran, Nicolas King, Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason, Amanda McBroom, Sidney Myer, Marian Seldes, Elaine Stritch, Wesla Whitfield and award recipient Gillett.
"All in the Family" the title of the Thursday show will feature the talents of Adam, Batyah, Kerry and Sheera Ben-David (who will be presented the Julie Wilson Award); Ann Hampton, Liz and Shirley Callaway; Eric Comstock; Tony DeSare; Kevin Dozier; Tim Draxl; Christine Ebersole; Barbara Fasano; Nicole Henry; Beckie Menzie; Tom Michael; Mark Nadler; Will and Anthony Nunziata; Elizabeth, Stacy and KT Sullivan; and Maria Teece.
The convention will concludes on Friday with "Music Heals" which will feature the vocals of Karen Akers, Baby Jane Dexter, Natalie Douglas, Jeff Harnar, Marilyn Maye, Phillip Officer, Barbara Rosene, Craig Rubano, Catherine Russell, Daryl Sherman, Billy Stritch, Marlene VerPlanck and Julie Wilson. As with all live performances, performers subject to change without notice. All shows begin at 6:00 pm.
Tickets are priced $20, $50 and $100. Tickets are available for all shows.
