HERE'S WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT ....

Cabaret Hotline Online is an independent website with more than 7,400 pages of news, information and stories on cabaret, owned and maintained by Stu Hamstra. CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE is not affiliated with any club or organization. It is totally supported through advertising and membership donations. This blog is an extension of the website and newsletter.

NOW IN OUR 26th YEAR OF PROMOTING THE ART & ARTISTS OF CABARET!

"His eye is on the sparrow...."

Saturday, March 20, 2010

27 GREAT SHOWS GIVING A DISCOUNT TO MEMBERS THROUGH MAR 31st

===============
27 GREAT SHOWS GIVING A DISCOUNT TO MEMBERS THROUGH MAR 31st
$137 IN DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
===============
===============
SATURDAY - MARCH 20th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
===============
---------------
NYC: "SHARON McNIGHT: THE FIRST THIRTY YEARS"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER EACH OF 3 SHOWS
(ALSO MARCH 21st & 22nd)
---------------
Cabaret legend Sharon McNight makes her hotly anticipated return to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with an weeklong explosion of good cheer and bonhomie. Her new show, "Sharon McNight: The First 30 Years," plays through Monday March 22nd. "Sharon McNight: The First 30 Years," an introspective retrospective from Moose Hall to Carnegie Hall, features music director Ian Herman on piano. The remaining show schedule is Saturday Saturday March 20th at 7:30 pm; Sunday March 21st at 7:00 pm; and Monday March 22nd at 9:30 pm. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
---------------
NYC: HECTOR CORIS CELEBRATES CD RELEASE OF DEBUT SOLO SHOW
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $3 OFF THE COVER EACH OF 2 SHOWS
(ALSO SATURDAY - MARCH 20th)
---------------
Award-winning NYC cabaret performer Hector Coris celebrates the release of the live CD recording or his acclaimed debut solo show "Life is Wonderful" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on March 20th at 4:30 pm. In his debut solo show, Hector explores the musicality of mortality through the words and music of Ben Folds, Kander and Ebb, Zoe Lewis, Susan Werner, My Chemical Romance, William Finn and other contemporary songwriters. Musical direction is by Ray Bailey, with Dale Henderson on cello, and direction by Angela Shultz. Life is Wonderful. premiered in May 2009 at Don't Tell Mama. The CD will be available for purchase at the performances, and starting March 16th at CDBaby, iTunes and through Hector's website at http://www.HectorCoris.com. There is a $15 cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
---------------
NYC: VICKIE PHILLIPS WITH "MUSICALLY SPEAKING"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $6 OFF THE COVER
---------------
Award-Winning Singer/Actress Vickie Phillips bring her show "Musically Speaking" for one performance only to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday, March 20th at 7:00 pm. Her program features musical selections by Lieber & Stoller, Sheldon Harnick, Bob Ost & Gerry Dieffenbach, Comden & Green, Kris Kristofferson, among others. Musical director is Gerry Dieffenbach. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $6 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
===============
SUNDAY - MARCH 21st - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
===============
---------------
NYC: "UNDER THE COVERS": 6 SHOWS COVER 6 RECORDINGS
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER EACH OF 6 SHOWS
---------------
Multi Award winning Director/ Producer/ Performer Lennie Watts bring the 2004 Nightlife Award winning, "Under The Covers" series to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sundays and Mondays in March. "Under The Covers" is a series in which each show features a different artist performing their favorite record album from start to finish. On Sunday, March 21st, performers/covers are: 2:00 pm: Grace Cosgrove sings Laura Nyro's "The First Songs"; 4:30 pm: The Lounge-O-Leers sing The Who's "Tommy"; 5:00 pm: Jennifer Pace & Nate Buccieri sing Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong's "Ella and Louis"; 7:00 pm: Tracy Stark sings Rickie Lee Jones' "Rickie Lee Jones"; 7:30 pm: Kim Grogg sings Dusty Springfield's "Stay Awhile/I Only Want to Be with You"; 9:45 pm: Shaynee Rainbolt sings Fleetwood Mac's "Rumors". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum for each show. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
---------------
NYC: BARBARA MALLEY CELEBRATES CABARET MONTH
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
---------------
Barbara Malley makes her solo cabaret debut in To Life! on Sunday March 21st at 1:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Barbara will present a wide variety of songs, including selections by Jacques Brel, Carlos Jobim, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Kander & Ebb as well as great American standards by Cole Porter and Rogers & Hammerstein. To Life! takes a look at the ups and downs of life, full of love and laughter. Musical direction by David Brunetti. Directed by Nightlife Award winner Collette Black. There is a $15 cover charge plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
===============
MONDAY - MARCH 22nd - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
===============
---------------
NYC: "UNDER THE COVERS": 3 SHOWS COVER 3 RECORDINGS
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER EACH OF 3 SHOWS
---------------
Multi Award winning Director/ Producer /Performer Lennie Watts bring the 2004 Nightlife Award winning, "Under The Covers" series to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sundays and Mondays in March. "Under The Covers" is a series in which each show features a different artist performing their favorite record album from start to finish. On Monday, March 22nd, performers/ covers are: 7:00 pm: Jennifer Pace & Nate Buccieri sing Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong's "Ella and Louis"; 7:30 pm: Terese Genecco sings Elvis Presley's "Elvis Presley"; 9:30 pm - Angie McKnight sings Cher's "Halfbreed". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum for each show. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
===============
THURSDAY - MARCH 25th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
===============
---------------
NYC: CYNTHIA CRANE IN "JOHN DENVER, BERNIE MADOFF & ME"
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER EACH OF 2 SHOWS
(ALSO ON SATURDAY - MARCH 27th)
---------------
Cynthia Crane celebrates of the surrender of "the guy who put the Bull in Bull Market, the P in Ponzi": Bernard L. Madoff when she brings back her 2009 hit show "John Denver, Bernie Madoff & Me" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) in in March & April. With musical director Mark Janas, Cynthia once again turns to music and comedy speak her mind - and to make the whole world fun again. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, March 25th & Saturday, March 27th and Wednesday, April 7th & Friday, April 16th, all shows at 7:30 pm. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
===============
SATURDAY - MARCH 27th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
===============
---------------
NYC: AWARD WINNING TRIBUTE TO KAYE BALLARD EXTENDED
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
---------------
Gretchen Reinhagen's "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard" has been invited to continue its run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). Performances of "Special Kaye" continue monthly, with the next four performances scheduled for Saturday, March 27th at 5:00 pm (in lieu of an April performance); Saturday, May 1st at 7:30 pm; and Saturday, June 19th at 7:30 pm. Beginning with the June performance, "Special Kaye" will fall into a regular recurring spot on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 7:30 pm. The critically acclaimed show earned Gretchen a 2010 Nightlife Award and a 2010 Bistro Award. "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed shows for Ms. Ballard. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. "Special Kaye" honors the vast library of musical material recorded by, originated by, or written specifically for Ms. Ballard. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
===============
SUNDAY - MARCH 28th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
===============
---------------
NYC: "UNDER THE COVERS": 4 SHOWS COVER 4 RECORDINGS
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER EACH OF 4 SHOWS
---------------
Multi Award winning Director/Producer/Performer Lennie Watts bring the 2004 Nightlife Award winning, "Under The Covers" series to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sundays and Mondays in March. "Under The Covers" is a series in which each show features a different artist performing their favorite record album from start to finish. On Sunday, March 28th, performers/covers are: 5:00 pm - Wendy A Russell sings Barbra Streisand's "People"; 7:00 pm - Matt Leahy sings Don McLean's "American Pie"; 7:30 pm - Shaynee Rainbolt sings Fleetwood Mac's "Rumors"; 9:45 pm - Amy Wolk sings Bette Midler's "Divine Madness". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum for each show. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
===============
MONDAY - MARCH 29th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
===============
---------------
NYC: "UNDER THE COVERS": 3 SHOWS COVER 3 RECORDINGS
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER EACH OF 3 SHOWS
---------------
Multi Award winning Director/Producer/Performer Lennie Watts bring the 2004 Nightlife Award winning, "Under The Covers" series to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sundays and Mondays in March. "Under The Covers" is a series in which each show features a different artist performing their favorite record album from start to finish. On Monday, March 29th, performers/covers are: 7:00 pm - Carole J Bufford sings Randy Newman's "Lonely at the Top"; 7:30 pm - Gretchen Reinhagen sings Janis Joplin's "Pearl"; 9:30 pm - Terese Genecco sings Elvis Presley's "Elvis Presley". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum for each show. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
===============
TUESDAY - MARCH 30th - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!
===============
---------------
NYC: TERESE & LITTLE BIG BAND CELEBRATES 1st ANNIVERSARY
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
---------------
ScoBar Entertainment & BUG:OUT:MUSIC announce that Terese Genecco & her 8-piece "Little Big Band" will celebrate their 1st Anniversary of monthly performances at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Tuesday, March 30th with two completely different sets, at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Genecco will continue to headline at the club on the Last Tuesday of every month with Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-Winning performers as her guest stars, as schedules permit. The 1st Year Anniversary show will prominently feature West Coast Singer-Composer-Lyricist Mark Winkler in both sets. Genecco's "little big band" features a who's-who of New York City's finest jazz musicians including Barry Levitt on piano, Lew Soloff on trumpet, Michael Berkowitz on drums, Mayra Casales on Latin Percussion, Tom Hubbard on bass, Sean Harkness on guitar, Cliff Lyons on tenor sax, Mark Miller and Isrea Butler on trombone, and also featuring Kenny Lavender on trumpet and Joe Abba on drums. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH