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Saturday, January 9, 2010

4 GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS THROUGH JAN 17th

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4 GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS THROUGH JAN 17th
$18 WORTH OF MEMBER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
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SUNDAY - JANUARY 10th
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NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH MOTOWN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Jackie Fornatale will be celebrating 50 years with Motown in November at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with a special encore performance on Sunday, January 10th at 4:00 pm. The show features Gerry Dieffenbach as Musical Director, with Liz Lark Brown on Vocals, Mike Fornatale on Guitar and Vocals, Matt Lindsey on Bass and Eddy Zweiback on Drums. Lennie Watts directs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Singer/actor/comic Joan Jaffe brings her show "JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY...." to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for two more performances - Sunday, January 10th, 2010 at 7:00 pm; and Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Along with some surprises, "Joan Jaffe Sings Funny" will focus on mostly real fun songs and banter with three outstanding comic songs written by award winning songwriter Francesca Blumenthal, plus songs by Alan Arkin and Murray Grand - and some sassy rarities that only Joan could pull off. Musical director is Jerry Scott and the show is dedicated to Hal Blankenship. Joan and her late husband Hal Blankenship appeared as Burt & Lizzie in the award winning film The Savages, starring Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney. Other films include: Disney's Enchanted (Gentle Folk), The Producers (Little Old Lady), Approaching Union Square (Mom). She's appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway and is a veteran of tours, cabaret, films and commercials. She was producer and host of her stand-up comedy show, Joan Jaffe's Comedy on Sunday for over three years and she and Hal Blankenship have their own cabaret act, The Joan & Hal Show and have appeared at the prestigious Friars Club four times in addition to clubs around New York. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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SUNDAY - JANUARY 17th
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NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Gretchen Reinhagen brings "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) for additional shows in 2010 on Sundays, January 17th & 24th at 4:00 pm and Thursday, February 4th at 7::30 pm. The New York run follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California on November 13th and three additional shows in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident the desert community Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, gave her consent to Gretchen for this project and was in attendance. A friend shared by both is well known New York voice teacher Judith Farris, whose student roster has included both Ms. Reinhagen and Ms. Ballard. "Special Kaye" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed cabaret performances for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard...Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: JACKIE DRAPER RETURNS WITH "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $3 OFF THE COVER
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Vocalist Jackie Draper returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) with her tenth solo show, "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE" on Sunday, January 17th at 4:00 pm. She performs once again with Music Director Gregory Toroian (at the piano) and Ritt Henn on bass. Her special guest is dance partner Franklin Ayala and special guest artist is Robbyn Tongue, on alto sax. Director is Helen Baldassare. In this show she will sing, seek, and find "the something new" that recharges, refreshes and revitalizes each of our lives, through songs in English, French, and Spanish by Legrand, the Bergmans, Lasser, Kern, Mercer, Weill, the Gershwins, Pizzarelli/Molaskey, Porter, Bucchino, Aznavour, and others. There is an $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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For all shows offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE just click on the button marked DISCOUNTS at the top of every page in the website

NYC: SUE MATSUKI AT FEINSTEIN'S WITH TRIBUTE TO ELLA

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NYC: SUE MATSUKI AT FEINSTEIN'S WITH TRIBUTE TO ELLA
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Multi-award winning vocalist Sue Matsuki, and a recipient of the very first annual Julie Wilson Cabaret Performance Award (2005) given by the Mabel Mercer Foundation, makes her Feinstein's debut on Sunday, January 31st at 8:30 pm at FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ). She will be performing an updated version of her very popular tribute show to Ella Fitzgerald, now titled "ELLA & ME" with news songs and arrangements added. Ms. Matsuki will be joined on stage by her long-time musical director Gregory Toroian. There is a $30 cover plus a $25 minimum.

NYC: JACKIE DRAPER RETURNS WITH "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE"

NYC: JACKIE DRAPER RETURNS WITH "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $3 OFF THE COVER
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Vocalist Jackie Draper returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) with her tenth solo show, "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE" on Sunday, January 17th at 4:00 pm. She performs once again with Music Director Gregory Toroian (at the piano) and Ritt Henn on bass. Her special guest is dance partner Franklin Ayala and special guest artist is Robbyn Tongue, on alto sax. Director is Helen Baldassare. In this show she will sing, seek, and find "the something new" that recharges, refreshes and revitalizes each of our lives, through songs in English, French, and Spanish by Legrand, the Bergmans, Lasser, Kern, Mercer, Weill, the Gershwins, Pizzarelli/Molaskey, Porter, Bucchino, Aznavour, and others. There is an $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010

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NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Gretchen Reinhagen brings "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) for additional shows in 2010 on Sundays, January 17th & 24th at 4:00 pm and Thursday, February 4th at 7::30 pm. The New York run follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California on November 13th and three additional shows in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident the desert community Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, gave her consent to Gretchen for this project and was in attendance. A friend shared by both is well known New York voice teacher Judith Farris, whose student roster has included both Ms. Reinhagen and Ms. Ballard. "Special Kaye" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed cabaret performances for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard...Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: TISH ONEY'S PEGGY LEE PROJECT AT THE TRIAD

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NYC: TISH ONEY'S PEGGY LEE PROJECT AT THE TRIAD
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L.A.-based jazz singer/arranger/pianist Tish Oney joins Grammy-winning guitarist John Chiodini to present The Peggy Lee Project on Sunday, January 10th at 7:00 pm at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - ). Tish and John put this tribute together with help from Peggy Lee's family and The Peggy Lee Foundation to share Ms. Lee's amazing songwriting talents with a new generation of fans. Oney's and Chiodini's latest album, Dear Peg, attained 2010 Grammy Award consideration for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Traditional Pop Album. Collaborating with Ellington, Arlen, Mandel and several other favorite Great American Songbook composers, Lee belongs among the greatest lyricists of all time. Dr. Oney's updated jazz arrangements of her songs should delight audiences of all ages. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH MOTOWN

NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH MOTOWN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Jackie Fornatale will be celebrating 50 years with Motown in November at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - / ) with a special encore performance on Sunday, January 10th at 4:00 pm. The show features Gerry Dieffenbach as Musical Director, with Liz Lark Brown on Vocals, Mike Fornatale on Guitar and Vocals, Matt Lindsey on Bass and Eddy Zweiback on Drums. Lennie Watts directs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S

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NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Singer/actor/comic Joan Jaffe brings her show "JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY...." to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) for one more performance on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Along with some surprises, "Joan Jaffe Sings Funny" will focus on mostly real fun songs and banter with three outstanding comic songs written by award winning songwriter Francesca Blumenthal, plus songs by Alan Arkin and Murray Grand - and some sassy rarities that only Joan could pull off. Musical director is Jerry Scott and the show is dedicated to Joan's late husband Hal Blankenship. Joan has appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway and is a veteran of tours, cabaret, films and commercials. She was producer and host of her stand-up comedy show, Joan Jaffe's Comedy on Sunday for over three years and she and Hal Blankenship had their own cabaret act, The Joan & Hal Show and have appeared at the prestigious Friars Club four times in addition to clubs around New York. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE ANNOUNCES 2010 DATES

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CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE ANNOUNCES 2010 DATES
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Erv Raible, Executive Director/Artistic Director, takes great pride in announcing the Eighth Annual CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY. The Cabaret Conference at Yale University is being developed in conjunction with the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater (for information call the Cabaret Conference Hotline at 212-629-2000, please do not call YSD/YRT); and several conference sessions will be held in the facilities of the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater, including the recently opened New Theater. The Eighth Annual Cabaret Conference At Yale University will be held July 23rd through August 1st, 2010, and is an internationally focused, nine-day teaching program that offers an intensive look at the art of cabaret performance technique, and trains professionals for the live entertainment industry in the 21st century. The Great American Songbook will be addressed and promoted in its entirety, from its origins in the late 19th century through the classic pop standards of the 1930s and 40s to today's contemporary cabaret, musical theater, jazz and pop music.

SEEKING SPONSORS FOR "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH"

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SEEKING SPONSORS FOR "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH"
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We're looking for sponsors for MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion and gala - in $100 units. As we did with our November CD show, we want to cover all our expenses in advance so that we can concentrate our efforts completely on promotion of the entire international promotion program rather than fund raising or trying to sell every last ticket to the gala at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN on March 2nd. We currently have three sponsors - the more sponsors, the bigger the promotion can be!

Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH including all the benefits of sponsorship.

CABARET MONTH 2010 is co-sponsored by
Dr. Garrett Bennett
Teresa Fischer
Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale

Friday, January 8, 2010

RICHARD SKIPPER TO MC "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH" GALA

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RICHARD SKIPPER TO MC "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH" GALA
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Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - h ) on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm announced that long-time cabaret performer Richard Skipper will be the MC of this year's event. The Gala is the kick-off event of the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration. Tickets will go on sale shortly. Meantime, sponsors are being sought to defray expenses of the world-wide promotion offers and the gala. (see related item below)

Richard Skipper has received artistic and critical acclaim over the past 15 years as Carol Channing. 2009 found Richard getting back to his roots and appearing more as himself. In July, he and Dana Lorge launched WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA at The Iguana Restaurant in NYC, a weekly variety show harkening back to the variety shows of our youth, which has become a popular weekly event in the cabaret community, featuring a number of performers each week, as well as open-mic opportunities for those attending.

Stajmiger is currently contacting a number of performers from the world of cabaret and Broadway to perform at the show, and names will be announced as arrangements are made. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.

The original MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion, which ended several years ago, was an attempt by cabaret venue owners to increase the awareness - and attendance - of cabaret events during the slow months of January and February. And here in NYC, folks who were nominated for MAC awards, in those days usually given at the end of March or beginning of April, were urged to produce reprises of their shows of the previous year duing January and February, so that voters could more intelligently make their choices on the preliminary and final ballots. In its early days, the month of March used to begin with the annual BACK STAGE BISTRO awards gala and end with the MAC AWARDS gala.

However, as MAC began to reschedule its awards show later in April and into May, and the BISTRO AWARDS show for several years became a private event for winners and their friends only the concept of MARCH IS CABARET MONTH faded away.

In January of 2008, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE took upon itself the task of resurrecting MARCH IS CABARET MONTH and with the support of performers, venues and cabaret organizations, is once more attempting to make the public more "cabaret aware" during this period. Special MARCH IS CABARET MONTH events are held around the world, highlighted by a special MARCH IS CABARET MONTH event presented in NYC during the month of March. Our hope it to continue MARCH IS CABARET MONTH as an annual month-long event promoted around the world to make people aware of the art and artists of cabaret.

Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH including all the benefits of sponsorship.

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH 2010 is co-sponsored by
Dr. Garrett Bennett
Teresa Fischer
Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

FREE CONCERT TODAY IN NYC: ANY WEDNESDAY FEATURES JULIE REYBURN

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NYC: ANY WEDNESDAY FEATURES JULIE REYBURN
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ANY WEDNESDAY, the free in-store concert series that features the best in cabaret, jazz and theater music takes at THE BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC). Performances are at 6:00 pm. On Wednesday, January 6th at 6:00 pm, featured performer is Julie Reyburn. Julie will perform selections from her new CD, "Julie Reyburn Live at Feinstein's." in anticipation of her return to the venue on January 12th with a CD release show. No Reservations taken. No cover. CDs for sale after show.

NYC: JACKIE DRAPER RETURNS WITH "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE"

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NYC: JACKIE DRAPER RETURNS WITH "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $3 OFF THE COVER
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Vocalist Jackie Draper returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) with her tenth solo show, "SOMETHING NEW IN MY LIFE" on Sunday, January 17th at 4:00 pm. She performs once again with Music Director Gregory Toroian (at the piano) and Ritt Henn on bass. Her special guest is dance partner Franklin Ayala and special guest artist is Robbyn Tongue, on alto sax. Director is Helen Baldassare. In this show she will sing, seek, and find "the something new" that recharges, refreshes and revitalizes each of our lives, through songs in English, French, and Spanish by Legrand, the Bergmans, Lasser, Kern, Mercer, Weill, the Gershwins, Pizzarelli/Molaskey, Porter, Bucchino, Aznavour, and others. There is an $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010

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NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Gretchen Reinhagen brings "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) for additional shows in 2010 on Sundays, January 17th & 24th at 4:00 pm and Thursday, February 4th at 7::30 pm. The New York run follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California on November 13th and three additional shows in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident the desert community Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, gave her consent to Gretchen for this project and was in attendance. A friend shared by both is well known New York voice teacher Judith Farris, whose student roster has included both Ms. Reinhagen and Ms. Ballard. "Special Kaye" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed cabaret performances for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard...Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S

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NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Singer/actor/comic Joan Jaffe brings her show "JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY...." to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for one more performance on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Along with some surprises, "Joan Jaffe Sings Funny" will focus on mostly real fun songs and banter with three outstanding comic songs written by award winning songwriter Francesca Blumenthal, plus songs by Alan Arkin and Murray Grand - and some sassy rarities that only Joan could pull off. Musical director is Jerry Scott and the show is dedicated to Joan's late husband Hal Blankenship. Joan has appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway and is a veteran of tours, cabaret, films and commercials. She was producer and host of her stand-up comedy show, Joan Jaffe's Comedy on Sunday for over three years and she and Hal Blankenship had their own cabaret act, The Joan & Hal Show and have appeared at the prestigious Friars Club four times in addition to clubs around New York. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: TISH ONEY'S PEGGY LEE PROJECT AT THE TRIAD

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NYC: TISH ONEY'S PEGGY LEE PROJECT AT THE TRIAD
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L.A.-based jazz singer/arranger/pianist Tish Oney joins Grammy-winning guitarist John Chiodini to present The Peggy Lee Project on Sunday, January 10th at 7:00 pm at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - ). Tish and John put this tribute together with help from Peggy Lee's family and The Peggy Lee Foundation to share Ms. Lee's amazing songwriting talents with a new generation of fans. Oney's and Chiodini's latest album, Dear Peg, attained 2010 Grammy Award consideration for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Traditional Pop Album. Collaborating with Ellington, Arlen, Mandel and several other favorite Great American Songbook composers, Lee belongs among the greatest lyricists of all time. Dr. Oney's updated jazz arrangements of her songs should delight audiences of all ages. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: JULIE REYBURN RETURNS TO FEINSTEIN'S FOR CD RELEASE

NYC: JULIE REYBURN RETURNS TO FEINSTEIN'S FOR CD RELEASE
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Award winning vocalist Julie Reyburn returns to FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ) on Tuesday, January 12th at 8:30 pm with a special CD Release Concert of "Live at Feinstein's" released by No Cover Records. Recorded live during her July engagements at Feinstein's, Julie will perform songs from the CD along with new compositions and arrangements to celebrate the evening. Joining her will be Music Director Mark Janas with Ritt Henn on Bass and Walter Usiatynski on Drums plus other special musical guests. Director is Peter Napolitano. Reyburn is a multi-award winning singer, actor and recording artist who has appeared in many of the top clubs in Manhattan. Her ability to connect to a lyric with unique interpretations has established her as one of New York's celebrated female vocalist. She is the first ever Nightlife Award recipient for Outstanding Female Vocalist in 2003 and again in 2009 as a finalist. In 2007 Julie was presented with the coveted Julie Wilson Award from the Mabel Mercer Foundation "in joyful gratitude for the vocal majesty and lyrical interpretation she continually manifests in her classic presentations of the Great Popular Songbook". All in the audience for the show will receive a free copy of the new CD. There is a $25 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH MOTOWN

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NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH MOTOWN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Jackie Fornatale will be celebrating 50 years with Motown in November at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) with a special encore performance on Sunday, January 10th at 4:00 pm. The show features Gerry Dieffenbach as Musical Director, with Liz Lark Brown on Vocals, Mike Fornatale on Guitar and Vocals, Matt Lindsey on Bass and Eddy Zweiback on Drums. Lennie Watts directs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: TISH ONEY REPRISES THE PEGGY LEE PROJECT

NYC: TISH ONEY REPRISES THE PEGGY LEE PROJECT
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Award-winning jazz vocalist/arranger Tish Oney and Grammy-winning guitarist John Chiodini present The Peggy Lee Project, their nationally-touring production celebrating the songwriting talents of the late, great Peggy Lee on Friday, January 8th at 9:45 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ). While Ms. Lee was exceptionally acclaimed as one of the greatest interpreters of popular song throughout the mid-twentieth century (along with Armstrong, Crosby and Sinatra), she was also a highly prolific songwriter, composing over 270 songs in a variety of genres. Infused with facts about Lee's songwriting process, this one-night-only cabaret show highlights Oney's contemporary jazz arrangements of Lee's best-known original hits as well as little-known gems. Guitarist John Chiodini (Peggy Lee's former music director and songwriting collaborator) adds his expertise and historical authenticity to this uniquely entertaining production. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

MUSIC WORKSHOPS TO EMPOWER SOUTH AFRICA MUSICIANS

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MUSIC WORKSHOPS TO EMPOWER SA MUSICIANS
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VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566 - ) is hosting master classes dealing with a variety of music industry matters presented by Eugene Lebreton. The workshops presented are Introduction to Music Biz, Saturdays, January 16th through February 27th from noon to 4:00 pm; Distribution & Promoting your Music, Tuesdays, January 19th through February 23rd, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm; Sound Engineering Made Easy, Thursdays, January 28th & February 25th from noon to 4:00 pm; Artist Management, Mondays, January 18th through February 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Registration now open. Contact Eugene on Tel 0219752566 / 0825694147

CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE ANNOUNCES 2010 DATES

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CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE ANNOUNCES 2010 DATES
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Erv Raible, Executive Director/Artistic Director, takes great pride in announcing the Eighth Annual CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY. The Cabaret Conference at Yale University is being developed in conjunction with the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater (for information call the Cabaret Conference Hotline at 212-629-2000, please do not call YSD/YRT); and several conference sessions will be held in the facilities of the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater, including the recently opened New Theater. The Eighth Annual Cabaret Conference At Yale University will be held July 23rd through August 1st, 2010, and is an internationally focused, nine-day teaching program that offers an intensive look at the art of cabaret performance technique, and trains professionals for the live entertainment industry in the 21st century. The Great American Songbook will be addressed and promoted in its entirety, from its origins in the late 19th century through the classic pop standards of the 1930s and 40s to today's contemporary cabaret, musical theater, jazz and pop music. For more information see http://www.thecabaretconferenceatyale.com/ .

Monday, January 4, 2010

Artist/photographer/designer Greg Kennell Remains Hospitalized

Your thoughts and prayers continue to be solicited on behalf of artist/photographer/designer Greg Kennell, who remains in a coma and, because of a high fever, has been moved back into intensive care in the hospital. I spoke briefly last night with John Hoglund, who visited the hospital yesterday. While there are times when Greg appears to respond slightly to stimulus, there has been no substantial improvement in his condition. Greg was the person who designed the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE logo when we moved from the print format to the internet/web format. He has designed hundreds of fliers over the years for cabaret performers, and is a charter member and long time supporter of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH" SPONSORS

We're looking for sponsors for MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion and gala - in $100 units. As we did with our November CD show, we want to cover all our expenses in advance so that we can concentrate our efforts completely on promotion of the entire international promotion program rather than fund raising or trying to sell every last ticket to the gala at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN on March 2nd. We currently have three sponsors - the more sponsors, the bigger the promotion can be!

One Sponsorship Unit of $100: One Free Ticket to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA (worth $25) held Tuesday, March 2nd, at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) plus inclusion of your name and website link (if applicable) in all promotional material we send out and in the program booklet. (does not include local promotional materials that our partners in this effort may generate). Your net expense: $75

Two Sponsorship Units: (total $200): Two Free Tickets to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA (worth $50) plus inclusion of your name and website link (if applicable) in all promotional material we send out and in the program booklet. (does not include local promotional materials that our partners in this effort generate). Plus 1/4 page ad in program booklet at the gala (worth $35). Your net expense: $115

Three Sponsorship Units: (total $300): Two Free Tickets to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA (worth $50) plus inclusion of your name and website link (if applicable) in all promotional material we send out and in the program booklet. (does not include local promotional materials that our partners in this effort generate). Plus 1/4 page ad in program booklet at the gala (worth $35). Plus 3 free weeks continuous side-bar ad (worth $25 per week or $75 - can be extended for $15/week additional up to 8 weeks) on the website (which includes mention of the advertised item in every issue of the newsletter while the ad is running) for any period you wish before July 5, 2010. (side-bar ad space is limited so if you take this option you must reserve your weeks a.s.a.p.) Your net expense: $140

Please note: Let us know if you prefer to remain anonymous or wish to simply send a donation to this cause instead.

Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH 2010 is co-sponsored by
Dr. Garrett Bennett
Teresa Fischer
Miranda Music

BANNER AD SALE FOR JANUARY EXPIRES SOON

All BANNER ads for JANUARY 2010 will be billed with an additional 10% discount if banner is paid for using PayPal using a credit/debit card (if you prefer not to, or are unable to use PayPal, please write for alternate payment methods). This offer does NOT apply to sidebar ads. Banner must end its run before February 14th, 2010. For 2009-2010 members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE this is in addition to SILVER member rebates and GOLD/SPECIAL member discounts. All banners must be paid in advance of start of run. Just click on the button marked ADVERTISING INFO at the top of every page on the website for information on sizes & types of banners available. Remember, there is a 2-week minimum on all advertising. Space is limited, so place your order as soon as possible.