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Friday, September 18, 2009

SIX GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS NEXT 10 DAYS!

$30 WORTH OF MEMBER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
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NYC: TWO AND A HALF WOMEN RETURNS "BY POPULAR DEMAND"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $3 OFF THE COVER
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Two and a Half Women, a new cabaret show dedicated to the women who survived the noxious men that once captivated them and a caveat for those who can't seem to kick the habit, returns for one additional performance at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on on Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 pm. Starring Haleigh Carabin, Alie Marie and Angela Sytko with musical direction & accompaniment by Jeff Cubeta and direction by Rob Grippa, the show features the songs of Harold Arlen, Ahrens & Flaherty, Jason Robert Brown, Jule Styne, Craig Carnelia, Jacques Brel, Irving Berlin, Andrew Lippa, Burt Bacharach, Peter Allen, and more. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: MARCUS SIMEONE RETURNS WITH "EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $7 OFF THE COVER
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Bistro & MAC Award winner Marcus Simeone returns with his show "Everything Must Change" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, September 20th at 9:45 pm. "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. $13 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: SHANA FARR HAS "PURE IMAGINATION"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Shana Farr brings her acclaimed debut cabaret show, Pure Imagination, back to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for on more performance on Sunday, September 20th at 4:00 pm. Shana Farr is known for her classically trained, operetta voice and has been seen on several New York stages, including the New York City Center. In "Pure Imagination" she sets aside the classical music and brings her rich, expressive voice to songs from all different genres and songwriters, including Kurt Weill, Harold Arlen, Tim Di Pasqua, Francesca Blumenthal, Jeanine Tesori, Cyndi Lauper, Carly Simon and more. The show is directed by Lennie Watts, with musical direction by Steven Ray Watkins. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: CABARET DEBUT OF JENNIFER GREGSON AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
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Jennifer Gregson explains "The Facts of Life" one scene at time at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ), on Sunday, September 20th at 6:00 pm. By using music from the 1960's to today, she proposes to take you on a journey of self-discovery in her cabaret debut show. Direction is by Lennie Watts and musical direction by Steven Ray Watkins. There isa $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: SUE MATSUKI BRINGS NEW SHOW TO THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Sue Matsuki brings her first new show in 2 years to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) for two more performances, on Saturday, September 26th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, September 27th at 7:00 pm. Featured in the show are Sue's Musical Director of over 13 years, Gregory Toroian; her percussionist who has also worked with her for 13 years, Ron Tierno and the two new additions to Team Matsuki are: Steve Millhouse on bass and the multi-award winning singer/director Eric Michael Gillett as her Director. In this show, Sue will go back to her singing roots, which will mean getting her trio together and doing a jazzier set in a show arc that will mean whatever it will mean to the audience as heard through their own filters. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: JARON VESELY RETURNS WITH SWINGERS & STANDARDS
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Jaron Vesely returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with his acclaimed show, "Swingers & Standards!" with a performance scheduled for Sunday, September 27th at 4:00 pm. Swingers & Standards features an exciting assortment of music from songwriters and artists including: The Beatles, Jeff Buckley, Lerner & Loewe, Joni Mitchell, Thelonious Monk, Rodgers & Hart, Three Dog Night, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Steven Tyler and even Pink. Jaron Vesely is no stranger to the cabaret world. A member of the Award Winning Fabulous Pink Flamingos, Jaron has performed at Birdland, The Metropolitan Room, Don't Tell Mama and The Encore. He recently made his television and film debuts as a principal in an episode of "Gossip Girl" and a featured role in the independent film Jonathan, Just Because. Musical Director is Scott Bradlee with Jared Schonig on Percussion and Ike Sturm on Bass. Miles Phillips directs.There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.