CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 7/4/10

Saturday, July 10, 2010

SUNDAY IN S.F.: KIM SMITH MAKES SAN FRANCISCO DEBUT IN "MORPHIUM" - ONE NIGHT ONLY!

S.F.: KIM SMITH MAKES SAN FRANCISCO DEBUT IN "MORPHIUM" (must see cabaret)

Currently based in NYC, Australian cabaret artist Kim Smith makes his West Coast debut at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - ) on Sunday, July 11th at 9:00 pm with "Morphium," a dark and glittering evocation of the decadence and decay of 1930's Europe. Kim Smith reinterprets works by Weimar-era composers, and modern-day artists alike, from Mischa Spoliansky and the Supremes, to Kurt Weill and Kylie Minogue. Steven Beck accompanies on piano, Christian Coulson directs. I saw the show in NYC a few months ago when it played at DON'T TELL MAMA and was completely captivated - the lad is hypnotic. Since then he's played to sold-out houses at JOE'S PUB and NEUE GALERIE, then went to Australia to perform, to sold out houses and with fantastic critical acclaim, at the ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL and in Melbourne at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB.- << STU Tickets are $20.
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SUNDAY IN AUS: TOO MUCH, TOO SOON, TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE - LAST SHOW TONIGHT

AUS: TOO MUCH, TOO SOON, TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE

The graduating music theatre students of the University of Ballarat, Arts Academy present 'Too Much, Too Soon, Too Little, Too Late': Four cabaret shows that deconstruct, in their own special way, the excessive world of the 21st century at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - ) Thursday through Sunday, July 8th through 11th (topics, showtimes and casts vary - see the website). Tickets are $22.
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S.F.: ALISON ARNGRIM OF TV'S LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE - LAST SHOW TONIGHT

S.F.: ALISON ARNGRIM OF TV'S LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE

Comic, former child star, outspoken activist, and TV Land Award winner Alison Arngrim makes her San Francisco debut with Confessions Of A Prairie Bitch atRRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - ) on Friday & Saturday, July 9th & 10th at 10:15 pm. Best known as acid-tongued, pre-Midol meanie Nellie Oleson from "Little House on the Prairie," Alison Arngrim presents an uproarious evening of storytelling, stand-up, and multi media about life as everyone's favorite toxic pre-teen brat, complete with petticoats and ringlets. The live appearance also marks the release of Arngrim's book of the same title. Never afraid to dish the dirt on TV land, she let all the secrets loose of "Little House on the Prairie," Hollywood and much more. Recalling her life and career as bitchy Nellie Oleson, Arngrim startles audiences internationally with off-color jokes about child stars and TV icons of the 1970s and '80s. Tickets are $20-25.
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S.F.: THE KINSEY SICKS IN EACH HIT & I AT THE RRAZZ THROUGH JULY 18th

S.F.: THE KINSEY SICKS IN EACH HIT & I AT THE RRAZZ

The Kinsey Sicks bring their all-new musical review, "KINSEY SICKS: EACH HIT & I," to RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - ) Tuesdays through Sundays, July 6th through 18th at 8:00 pm (Sundays at 7:00 pm). This new show is an evening of politics, personal revelations, social critique, sexual foibles and plain old raunch - all in glorious four-part harmony! Spawned in San Francisco 16 years ago, THE KINSEY SICKS combine rich, four-part harmony, biting satire and over-the-top drag. THE KINSEY SICKS have performed in 40 states, Mexico, Canada, Australia and Europe, starred in their own Off-Broadway show at New York's legendary Studio 54 and have headlined in Las Vegas. They have been the subject of two feature films, both of which premiered at the San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. Coinciding with their run at the Rrazz Room is the release of their seventh album, also entitled "Each Hit & I." Tickets are $35-$40 with a 2-drink minimum.
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L.A.AREA: "GENDER BENDER" AT JOSLYN THEATER PALM DESERT - TONIGHT ONLY

L.A.AREA: "GENDER BENDER" AT JOSLYN THEATER PALM DESERT

Doug Graham and Charles Herrera in "Gender Bender" with piano accompaniment by musical director Paul Cracchiolo will be presented on Saturday, July 10th at 7:OO pm at JOSLYN CENTER THEATRE (73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA - 760-340-3220 - ). The show will feature many wonderful standards and Broadway show songs that were made famous by, or associated with woman, Doug Graham and Charles Herrera will present them "male style". Charles Herrera has been performing for over 25 years and most recently starred in "Decades", and "Gershwin Time: And The Livin' Is Easy" for Cabaret Theatre West Productions in Indian Wells. Doug Graham is also a musical theater veteran having toured in such shows as "Bob Fosse's Dancin", "A Chorus Line", "Cats", "Phantom Of The Opera", "Will Rogers Follies", "Woman Of The Year", "Dames At Sea" "Chess", "Fantasticks" and "Chicago". Both Doug and Charles moved to Palm Springs in the last two years and instantly became favorites of the locals. "Gender Bender" will be their first collaboration together and with direction by Larry Lazarro, who had recent success with his show Mensky's Burlesque at Thorny Theater and special choreography by Doug Graham. There is a $10 cover.
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L.A.: JAZZ AND CABARET SINGER TODD MURRAY IN "CROON" - FINAL SHOW BEFORE NYC

L.A.: JAZZ AND CABARET SINGER TODD MURRAY IN "CROON"

Los Angeles based singer Todd Murray brings his new show, "Croon" to CATALINA BAR & GRILL (6725 West Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-2210 - ) on Friday & Saturday, July 9th & 10th at 8:00 pm prior to it's opening at NYC's FEINSTEIN'S AT THE REGENCY on July 13th. A former Broadway star, Mr. Murray has been touring the country in his acclaimed show "Stardust And Swing" which is also the title of his most recent CD. With 22 songs, "Croon" hits on each decade since 'crooning' came into popularity in the 1920's with standards as well as contemporary tunes by Dillon, Leonard Cohan, and one written by Todd Murray and Alex Rybeck who also plays piano in the trio comprised of Sean Harkness on guitar and Steve Doyle on bass, who will be backing Todd. Call for cover/minimum information.

M.W.: DARIUS DE HAAS: "BROADWAY AND BEYOND" TONIGHT IN INDIANAPOLIS

M.W.: DARIUS DE HAAS: "BROADWAY AND BEYOND"

Broadway's Darius de Haas will perform his show "Broadway and Beyond" at THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN - 317-275-1169 - ) on Friday & Saturday, July 9th & 10th at 8:00 pm. In order to fully showcase Darius' extensive range of talent, audience members will experience two shows within one. The evening's first act features standards and show tunes Darius has performed as a part of his extensive Broadway and Off-Broadway career in shows such as "Kiss Of The Spiderwoman," "Rent," "Myths and Hymns," "Children of Eden" and more. The second act features Darius' highly-acclaimed one-man tribute to music legend, Stevie Wonder: Wonder. Songs include "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," "Ribbon In The Sky," "Lately," and "Superwoman" among others. Tickets are $35, $45 & $55.
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FLA: WILL & ANTHONY NUNZIATA MAKE ROYAL ROOM DEBUT - FINAL SHOW TONIGHT

FLA: WILL & ANTHONY NUNZIATA MAKE ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

Actor/singers (and identical twins) Will and Anthony Nunziata take over THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100 - ) on Fridays & Saturdays, July 2nd & 3rd and 9th & 10th at 8:00 pm. The Nunziata twins have traveled the country with their duo concert act, with recent guest artist appearances with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra, and at Feinstein's and Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Hall. The talented twins have caught the eye of conductors and concert halls around the country, performing Broadway tunes, classic standards, Italian arias, and contemporary music. Recently the brothers sang in the grand finale song "Sunday" at "Sondheim: The Birthday Concert!" at Avery Fisher Hall in NYC, a concert celebrating the music and 80th birthday of Stephen Sondheim. Cost is $90 per person, dinner & show, and $45 for show only.
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N.J.: MARLENE VERPLANCK AT TRUMPETS IN MONTCLAIR TONIGHT

N.J.: MARLENE VERPLANCK AT TRUMPETS IN MONTCLAIR

Marlene VerPlanck, with all star trio, Barry Levitt, piano, Jennifer Leitham, bass, Sherrie Maricle, drums will perform at TRUMPETS JAZZ CLUB & RESTAURANT (Six Depot Square, Montclair, NJ - 973-744-2600 - ) on Saturday, July 10th with sets at 8:30 & 10:30 pm. Marlene will be featuring songs from her latest and 20th CD "Once There Was A Moon", which has received over a dozen rave reviews. Marlene spent many years as a first call 'back up' singer to everyone from Sinatra to Kiss, and the voice of hundreds of national commercials, including, MMM Good, (Campbell's Soup) Weekends Were Made for Michelob, Salem Cigarettes, Winston Cigarettes and many, many others. Coming up in March is a one month tour of Holland and England, April in California and back to NY in May. She was also selected to headline The Johnny Mercer Centennial, in November at the Johnny Mercer Auditorium, in Savannah, GA. There is a $15 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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TOR: SHARRON MATTHEWS at THE YOUNG CENTRE TONIGHT FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!

TOR: SHARRON MATTHEWS at THE YOUNG CENTRE FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!

After a triumphant debut last month at the legendary Joe's Pub in New York City, Canada's "inimitable" Sharron Matthews returns the the YOUNG CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS(55 Mill Street, Bldg. 49, Toronto, Ontario CAN - 416-866-8666 - ) as part of their exciting, late night Garland Cabaret Series for one night only on Saturday, July 10th at 10:00:00 pm. In between Matthews' New York and Edinburgh engagements of the "Sharron Matthews Superstar: World Domination Tour 2010" she has put together an ALL new cabaret, with new interpretations and mash-ups of songs from pop, rock and musical theatre from artists such as William Fynn, Giorgio Moroder, Duran Duran, Michael John LaChiusa, Beyonce and Stephen Trask. The show promises to be a singular evening of songs and stories about her "almost famous" life. Sharron will be working with accompanist Chris Tsujuichi and percussionist Jamie Drake. Tickets are $15.
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N.Y.STATE: JERRY GRETZINGER IN FOREVER PLAID AT FORT SALEM

N.Y.STATE: JERRY GRETZINGER IN FOREVER PLAID AT FORT SALEM

Forever Plaid has been charming audiences for over twenty years, and it opens at MAINSTAGE AT FORT SALEM THEATER (11 East Broadway, Salem, NY - 518-854-9200 - ) on Friday, July 9th, running Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm through July 18th. In the early nineteen sixties, a male close harmony singing group, specializing in fifties songs, was on its way to its best booking ever when its four members were killed by a bus of Catholic school girls on their way to see the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. Though a metaphor for the death of easy-listening at the hand of mop-top rock, it's scarcely a scenario one would expect could generate the most successful musical revue of the 1990's. Forever Plaid features some the best-loved tunes from the middle of the last century, including "Three Coins in a Fountain," "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing," "Undecided," "Perfidia," "Heart and Soul," "Lady of Spain," "Moments to Remember" and "Shangri La." WRGB news anchor Jerry Gretzinger suggested that he'd like to appear in a production of Forever Plaid to the Fort's artistic director, Jay Kerr. Gretzinger enlisted the participation of Luis Manzi, a singer/actor from Springfield, Mass., where the two sang in a Plaid production eight years ago. Gretzinger's pal, Sev Moro, a staple in the capital region theater scene, had always wanted a chance to sing in the show, and now has that chance. The quartet is completed by New York State Theatre Institute and Capital Rep veteran, David Girard. Musical direction is by David Hancock Turner in his third year at Fort Salem; direction and musical staging is by Susan Cicarelli Caputo, who has choreographed and acted at NYSTI, Cap Rep, and Fort Salem. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: LAURA HULL & HER JAZZ GEMS JOIN WORLD YACHT ON SATURDAYS

NYC: LAURA HULL & HER JAZZ GEMS JOIN WORLD YACHT

Acclaimed jazz vocalist-songwriter Laura Hull will kick off a new jazz cruise series with New York City's World Yacht Cruises Jazz cruises will be featured every Saturday. Cruise ships leave from World Yacht Marina at Pier 81 located at 41st Street and 12th Avenue. A native of New York City, Ms. Hull spent her formative years singing at the resorts of upstate New York's fabled Catskill Mountains. In her early career, she worked as a session and jingle singer and showcased her singing at clubs in and around New York City. After a 24-year hiatus from music to pursue a business career, she returned to live performance in 2004 and has been described as having an infectious sense of swing, phrasing and style, applies tasteful treatments to superior material with an array of texture and color. Her music is drawn from an extensive repertoire of American popular songs, jazz standards, obscure gems, and her original songs. Laura Hull & Her Jazz Gems include best-in-class musicians playing the New York jazz scene today. Reservations are highly recommended and a variety of packages are available. See http://www.WorldYacht.com/ for details and reservations.
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NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT CELEBRATES MUSIC OF HAROLD ARLEN - FINAL NIGHT

NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT CELEBRATES MUSIC OF HAROLD ARLEN

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ) will continue its Spring/Summer 2010 season with the return of MAC & BISTRO award winning vocalist Eric Michael Gillett and his new show "Hooray for Love" Tuesday through Saturday, July 6th through 10th at 8:30 pm, following two sold-out shows earlier this year. After several forays into contemporary pop, Eric Michael Gillett turns his attention to classic songs from the Great American Songbook in a tribute to one of America's most beloved composers, Harold Arlen. The set list for "Hooray for Love - Gillett Sings Arlen" includes everything from "Blues in the Night" and "Gotta Have Me Go With You" to "This Time the Dream's on Me" and "Get Happy." The show will feature arrangements by music director Don Rebic. Eric's nightclub shows have included "Cast of Thousands - The Songs of Craig Carnelia," "Widescreen: Songs From & About the Movies," and his critically lauded collection of radio songs of the past forty years, "Hook, Line & Singer." He has been seen on Broadway in Kiss Me Kate, Sweet Smell of Success and The Frogs. New York audiences have seen him in the role of "Papa Denny" in Dream A Little Dream at the Village Theatre, as "Richard" in the York Theater's workshop of the The Tutor and in the New York City Opera productions of Cinderella, Pirates of Penzance and Candide. There is a $25-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JUDY GARLAND LIVE! TONIGHT WITH SPECIAL GUEST JENNA ESPOSITO

NYC: JUDY GARLAND LIVE! WITH SPECIAL GUEST JENNA ESPOSITO

Tommy Femia, the 7-time MAC Award-winning impersonator, continues with more of his 20th season at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) with his acclaimed portrayal of the legendary Judy Garland in "JUDY GARLAND LIVE!" with two shows a month, every other Saturday at 8:30 pm. Miss Garland's guest for Saturday, July 10th is Jenna Easpoito. Christopher Denny and David Maiocco serve as musical directors. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: RICHARD MALAVET SINGS BILLY ECKSTINE (must see cabaret)

NYC: RICHARD MALAVET SINGS BILLY ECKSTINE

Cabaret/jazz vocalist Richard Malavet brings his new show, The Billy Eckstine Project, Songs in the Key of "B" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Thursday, July 8th at 9:45 pm and Saturday, July 10th at 7:30 pm and. Musical director is John Di Martino. The show reveals the untold story of one of America's iconic heartthrobs. Malavet has been crooning audiences with his silky baritone voice, performing at such notable cabaret venues as Don't Tell Mama's, Eighty Eights, Judy's Chelsea, Danny's Skylight Room Cabaret, Mama Rose's and The Encore. His 2001 cabaret show, "The Right to Love" was held over twice and was a hit with audiences and critics alike. Currently, Richard recorded his self-released CD debut entitled "Who Can Say What Love Is?", featuring a dynamic and eclectic suite of songs by legendary songwriters/composers Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne, Betty Comden, Adolph Green and Leonard Bernstein, Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern, as well as songs by the inimitable R&B / pop innovator Ray Charles, acclaimed composer/conductor Lalo Schifrin and newcomer Ben Moore. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: HECTOR CORIS ENCORE PERFORMANCE: LIFE IS WONDERFUL - (CD RELEASE)

NYC: HECTOR CORIS ENCORE PERFORMANCES: LIFE IS WONDERFUL
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Winner of the 2010 MAC Award for Outstanding Male Vocalist, NYC cabaret performer Hector Coris presents the final NYC performances of the acclaimed debut solo show which earned him the 2010 MAC Award for Outstanding Vocalist: Life is Wonderful, at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Wednesday, July 7th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, July 10th at 7:30 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, Brett Kristofferson, David Caldwell, My Chemical Romance, William Finn and other contemporary songwriters. Musical direction is by Ray Bailey, with direction by Angela Shultz. Dale Henderson joins on cello. "Life is Wonderful" premiered in May 2009 at the venerable cabaret nightclub, Don't Tell Mama. A CD of the show is now available. There is a $14 cover plus a 2 dronk minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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Friday, July 9, 2010

SATURDAY IN AUS: TOO MUCH, TOO SOON, TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE

AUS: TOO MUCH, TOO SOON, TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE

The graduating music theatre students of the University of Ballarat, Arts Academy present 'Too Much, Too Soon, Too Little, Too Late': Four cabaret shows that deconstruct, in their own special way, the excessive world of the 21st century at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - ) Thursday through Sunday, July 8th through 11th (topics, showtimes and casts vary - see the website). Tickets are $22.

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S.F.: ALISON ARNGRIM OF TV'S LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE AT THE RRAZZ

S.F.: ALISON ARNGRIM OF TV'S LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE

Comic, former child star, outspoken activist, and TV Land Award winner Alison Arngrim makes her San Francisco debut with Confessions Of A Prairie Bitch at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - ) on Friday & Saturday, July 9th & 10th at 10:15 pm. Best known as acid-tongued, pre-Midol meanie Nellie Oleson from "Little House on the Prairie," Alison Arngrim presents an uproarious evening of storytelling, stand-up, and multi media about life as everyone's favorite toxic pre-teen brat, complete with petticoats and ringlets. The live appearance also marks the release of Arngrim's book of the same title. Never afraid to dish the dirt on TV land, she let all the secrets loose of "Little House on the Prairie," Hollywood and much more. Recalling her life and career as bitchy Nellie Oleson, Arngrim startles audiences internationally with off-color jokes about child stars and TV icons of the 1970s and '80s. Tickets are $20-25.
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S.F.: THE KINSEY SICKS IN EACH HIT & I AT THE RRAZZ THROUGH JULY 18th

S.F.: THE KINSEY SICKS IN EACH HIT & I AT THE RRAZZ

L.A.: JAZZ AND CABARET SINGER TODD MURRAY IN "CROON" at CATALINA B & G

L.A.: JAZZ AND CABARET SINGER TODD MURRAY IN "CROON"

M.W.: DARIUS DE HAAS: "BROADWAY AND BEYOND" TONIGHT & FRIDAY NIGHT

M.W.: DARIUS DE HAAS: "BROADWAY AND BEYOND"

FLA: WILL & ANTHONY NUNZIATA MAKE ROYAL ROOM DEBUT THIS WEEKEND

FLA: WILL & ANTHONY NUNZIATA MAKE ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

N.Y.STATE: JERRY GRETZINGER IN FOREVER PLAID AT FORT SALEM

N.Y.STATE: JERRY GRETZINGER IN FOREVER PLAID AT FORT SALEM

NYC: PERRY PAYNE AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM - LAST SHOW TONIGHT

NYC: PERRY PAYNE AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Singer/actress/comedienne Perry Payne will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, July 6th, 7th & 9th at 7:00 pm, accompanied by Michael Rice and His Travelling Three. With Ray Kilday on bass, Steve Bartosik on percussion and Amy Hamilton-Soto on violin, Perry has hand-picked an eclectic program that includes the music of Adair, Wallowich, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cy Coleman, Steve Randoy, Ethel Waters and Mancini, alongside fellow Southerners Trisha Yearwood and Michael Rice & Mike Craver, and pop superstars Sting and Pink. The evening aims to offer a breezy diversion from a crazy year, chaperoned by Payne, a well-traveled New York-based entertainer. She is remembered for her off-Broadway performance in Keith Thompson's "Kooky Tunes" as well as her holiday novelty single "Santa Claus Won't Get Lit Up (At the Trailer Park Gate This Year)," which she wrote with Rice, and has become an annual Christmastime favorite at radio stations across the nation and featured in Billboard Magazine as a Top Ten Holiday Song for much of this decade. During the day, Payne is a Senior Vice President for Prudential Douglas Elliman and works with partner Jeff Dyksterhouse and their theatre-specialized residential team in Douglas Elliman's Westside office. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: BITTER AND BE GAY WITH TOBY BLACKWELL AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: BITTER AND BE GAY WITH TOBY BLACKWELL AT THE BEECHMAN

Returning to the New York cabaret stage after a year performing in the recent national tour of RENT, comic/singer Toby Blackwell presents two encore performances of his hit cabaret show, "BITTER AND BE GAY," atTHE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Wednesday, June 30th at 7:00 pm (Special Pride Extravaganza!) and Friday, July 9th at 8:00 pm. Accompanied by musical director Brian Nash, Toby has updated the show with new comedy, new music, and an updated "Divas Section." (Whitney is back!) Even the backup singers (Brian Golub and Tony Haris) are new! Seamlessly blending traditional cabaret with elements of stand-up comedy and musical theater, Toby examines what it means to be a member of "The Tribe of Gay." Toby chronicles his personal journey as a gay man, from a young boy realizing he is different, to a proud hot mess on an all-gay cruise, while also presenting his take on modern gay life. As usual, Toby will accentuate his live performance with audio and video pieces to create a fun multimedia experience. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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Thursday, July 8, 2010

MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II including a cabaret show review

MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II

There's a show tonight, and also on Saturday night, that I urge you to see (if you are in the NYC area).

Richard Malavet's new show, The Billy Eckstine Project, Songs in the Key of "B", is probably one of the most enjoyable new cabaret performances I have seen this year. It was the perfect blending of vocals, songs and arraignments. I was transported back to an era where mellow baratone voices ruled the clubs. And one could see that this show was a labor of love on the part of Mr. Malavet, as he recreated the sounds of a bygone era - aptly assisted by the fantastic arrangements of John Di Martino and backed by a most talented band (including a brass section). There was hardly room for Mr. Malavet to move around on the small METROPOLITAN ROOM stage! The thrill was in Mr. Malavet's vocals and his genuine personal charm. I sat enthralled throughout the whole show - basking in the glow past musical memories. I've lived in the New York area for all but 6 of my 71 years, and have taken true delight over this time in what the city had to offer in live entertainment - from the Metropolitan Opera to SMALL'S. I've seen and heard the "greats" before they were greats, while they were greats, and in some cases after they were "greats". In this show I know you will experience that special feeling of hearing something special - something your will remember always. Truly, this is a show I want every one of you to see! If the weather breaks, I might try to get back to see it once more this weekend.

Richard Malavet's The Billy Eckstine Project, Songs in the Key of "B" will play atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Thursday, July 8th at 9:45 pm and Saturday, July 10th at 7:30 pm.

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HERE & THERE - PART I - BLOG EDITION

HERE & THERE - PART I

While we are calling this issue our WEEKEND EDITION, we did make an exception to our set goal of just including a few listing items on Thursdays, concentrating on news, views and reviews. We have quite a number of press release items in this issue, since we sort of fell behind schedule on trying to cover all events three weeks out. With this issue we nearly make that goal - all news through the 24th except for two important news items.

The Monday issue will include a rundown of the CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE shows, open to the public, the week of July 24th through 31st, plus a report on the MELBOURNE CABARET FESTIVAL which opens on July 21st.

We have just 7 tickets left for our own "festival" on Tuesday, July 13th at 7:00 pm at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN - the 20th ANNIVERSARY OF GALA CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. I was hoping we would be sold out by now. It has been a tough year financially for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and we depend on the annual anniversary show to help us make it through the very slow summer cabaret months. We're so thankful to the folks who stepped forward to sponsor the event, since that means at least we can't lose any money, since all expenses are covered. And we're also happy to report that the three cover pages on the program booklet are sold as well (of course we can't sell the front cover). The premium back cover was actually purchased by some folks in Australia!

I am just a little disappointed that several folks who have regularly attending our birthday events haven't purchased tickets this year - we have a great show lined up! And the performers who have volunteered their time and talent to the show truly deserve a full house. And if you can't attend, you can support the newsletter/website/blog/twitter feeds by purchasing an ad in the program booklet (1/4 page is just $25) - but you need to act quickly, since we need to go to press on Monday morning.

We've passed the 150 mark on memberships - you can join for as little as $5 - but we still have about 300 folks who have not renewed for 2010-2011 (we did gain about 40 brand new members!) Now is the best time to join/renew since you can take advantage of a full year of benefits. You can see all the levels/costs of membership JUST CLICK HERE

And, thankfully, we've received a few new banner orders - folks taking advantage of our special July-August 20th Anniversary "SUPERSIZE IT" deal - we're selling the SUPERSIZE banners for the cost of the REGULAR size - just $30 per week (3-week minimum) - details below.

I hope anyone who sends in a press release will please remember that your news item only appears once in the newsletter unless you are running an ad or are a members who is offering a discount to other members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Advertiser items appear in every issue, members offering discounts will have their item repeated in every Monday issue. But all items are included on theCABARET EVENT LISTINGS page on the website, currently showing all events already included in the newsletter through July 31st. And since we try to include all items up to three weeks out. We hope to have all the items through July 31st included in Monday's issue, so August items should start to appear in the newsletter soon.

The heat wave continues here in NYC, and after two rather scary incidents when I attempted to go outdoors for events over the past several days, I am not taking chances, even though there are several cabaret shows going in this week that I really want to see. My brain still thinks I am about 23 years old, but my body reminds me (more often now than before) that I am indeed 71 years old.

By the way, cabaret news items that appear in the newsletter also appear on theCABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website - and then we choose our "picks" to appear on the day of the event, on the blog - and on our 4 Twitter timelines. So, by sending your item in (if we can use it) your news will be read by our 2700 subscribers, posted on a website that now gets 10,000 visits a day, and published on a blog that gets over 400 visits a day, and sent out (day of your event) to a cumulative total of neatly 1000 twitter followers.
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FRIDAY IN AUS: TOO MUCH, TOO SOON, TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE

AUS: TOO MUCH, TOO SOON, TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE

S.F.: THE KINSEY SICKS IN "EACH HIT & I" AT THE RRAZZ THROUGH JULY 18th

S.F.: THE KINSEY SICKS IN EACH HIT & I AT THE RRAZZ

L.A.AREA: JAZZ AND CABARET SINGER TODD MURRAY IN "CROON"

L.A.AREA: JAZZ AND CABARET SINGER TODD MURRAY IN "CROON"

Los Angeles based singer Todd Murray debuts his new show, "Croon" at BLAME IT ON MIDNIGHT (777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA - 760-323-1200 - ) on Thursday, July 8th at 8:00 pm prior to it's opening at Hollywood's CATALINA BAR & GRILL on July 9th & 10th, and NYC's FEINSTEIN'S AT THE REGENCY on July 13th. A former Broadway star, Mr. Murray has been touring the country in his acclaimed show "Stardust And Swing" which is also the title of his most recent CD. With 22 songs, "Croon" hits on each decade since 'crooning' came into popularity in the 1920's with standards as well as contemporary tunes by Dillon, Leonard Cohan, and one written by Todd Murray and Alex Rybeck who also plays piano in the trio comprised of Sean Harkness on guitar and Steve Doyle on bass, who will be backing Todd. There is a $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

N.J.: BOB'S BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN

N.J.: BOB'S BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN

The next performance of BOB's BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE will be on July 8th, at 8:00 pm at the STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250). Hosted by Bob Egan, the show usually features 6 to 10 vocalists fJane Arthur, Michael Traupman, Jilly Sentino, Lou Ruvolo, Erica Kostyz, Carla Simpson, Tinamarie Nicolo, Jack Cosgrove, Barbara Gurskey, Stephen Belfatti, Patty Leone, and Dana Coughlin, with Zach Vosseler and more to be announced. Only $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: 1930s IDOL WINNER RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: 1930s IDOL WINNER RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

This year's reigning 1930s Idol champion, Sigali Hamberger, takes another departure from her take on the classics that earned her the title, to reprise her acclaimed show "Solstice" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Thursday, July 8th and Wednesday July 21st, both shows at 7:00 pm. In the show, Sigali explores a more contemporary and complex set of standards, art songs, and Broadway gems from Arlen and Azanavour to Bernstein and Bucchino. She lends her shimmering soprano to the contemporary works of Sondheim, Guettel, and Yeston along the way. Musical direction & arrangements are by Ido Alexander and the show is directed by Eric Michael Gillett. Rodgers and Hart were on to something when they wrote about the noble pursuit of singing for one's supper. Sigali wants nothing more than to do just that. Her theater work includes roles inThe King & I, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, She Loves Me, The Mikado, Country Club, and A Christmas Carol. More recently she finds at home on the cabaret stage singing the standards, both classic and contemporary, from the American songbook to Broadway. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: JOAN RIVERS CONTINUES IN JULY AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: JOAN RIVERS CONTINUES IN JULY AT THE BEECHMAN

Comedy legend Joan Rivers returns with her her live stand-up act to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Wednesday, July 7th at 9:00 pm; Thursday, July 8th at 9:00 pm; Wednesday, July 14th at 8:00 pm; and Thursday, July 15th at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $30 and should be purchased atwww.spincyclenyc.com or 212-352-3101. Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, reality TV and award show fashions. Rivers delivers a raunchy, politically incorrect evening of stand-up comedy. Pre-show, Lance Cruce entertains at the piano. Tickets are $30 with a portion of the proceeds going to Joan Rivers' favorite charities: God's Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs for the Blind. There is also a $15 per person food/drink minimum.
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NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT CELEBRATES MUSIC OF HAROLD ARLEN AT FEINSTEIN'S

NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT CELEBRATES MUSIC OF HAROLD ARLEN

NYC: RICHARD MALAVET SINGS BILLY ECKSTINE TONIGHT AT METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: RICHARD MALAVET SINGS BILLY ECKSTINE

NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX AT DON'T TELL MAMA CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT

NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) is usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. The show for Thursday, July 8th has been cancelled. Seth's weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS !
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

NYC: TOWN HALL PRESENTS 4th ANNUAL SUMMER BROADWAY FESTIVAL!

NYC: TOWN HALL PRESENTS 4th ANNUAL SUMMER BROADWAY FESTIVAL!

THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - ) presents the 4th Annual Summer Broadway Festival created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Presented on three consecutive Monday nights in July at 8:00 pm are BROADWAY WINNERS: THE AWARD-WINNING MUSIC OF BROADWAY! on July 12th; BROADWAY'S RISING STARS on July 19th; and ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' on July 26th. The evenings will feature music and dance coupled with witty insider tidbits, all performed by Broadway's finest.

BROADWAY WINNERS: THE AWARD-WINNING MUSIC OF BROADWAY! on July 12th is directed by Alexander Gemignani (Les Miserables) who also performs with special guest star Michele Lee. The concert features music created on the Great White Way that won Tonys, Grammys and Oscars. The night will be filled with music provided by renowned popular composers sung by some of the most talented musical theater stars. They include Farah Alvin (The Look of Love), Christine Andreas (La Cage Revival), Kate Baldwin (Finian's Rainbow), Bill Daughtery (four-time Mac Award Winner), Christina Bianco (Forbidden Broadway, Newsical), John Easterlin (3x Grammy winning Opera performer), Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch (9 to 5), William Michals (South Pacific), Terri White (Chicago) and more. Tickets are $50-$40.

BROADWAY'S RISING STARS on July 20th, is once again directed by Nightlife Award-winning vocalist Scott Coulter. The next generation of Broadway performers were chosen during auditions throughout the spring and come from theatrical institutions across the country, including as AMDA, CAP21, Julliard, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Carnegie Melon, Marymount and The New School. These young future performers will make their Broadway debut on the stage of The Town Hall. Tickets are $30-$25.

The final concert on July 27th, ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN', directed and choreographed by Jeffry Denman (YANK!), is an exciting evening of song and dance. The show features Broadway show tunes sporting brand new choreography performed by today's Broadway song and dance stars including Guiding Light's Ron Raines (Chicago), Julia Murney (Wicked), Erin Denman (42nd Street), Kendrick Jones (The Scottsboro Boys,) Noah Racey (Curtains) and more. Tickets are $50-$40.

Tickets are on sale through TicketMaster, 800-982-2787,http://www.ticketmaster.com, or The Town Hall Box Office at 212-840-2824.
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ONLY 8 TICKETS LEFT FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

NYC: TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
DARREN WILLIAMS HAS BEEN ADDED - FILLING OUR 20TH SPOT
IMPORTANT: ONLY 8 TICKETS LEFT FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will celebrate its 20th Anniversary (officially on July 6th) on Tuesday, July 13th at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). All proceeds will go to support the website and newsletter during the summer months, when banner advertising is insufficient to keep the bills paid.

ONE additional performer was added this week to bring the total to 20: Australian/American Darren Williams, who's Peter Allen tribute show packed the house at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM in June. Also scheduled to appear are Esther Beckman, Lucille Carr-Kaffashan, Suzanne Carrico, Jill Cohen, Hector Coris, Frank Dain, Baby Jane Dexter, Tim Di Pasqua, Terese Fischer, Daryl Glenn, Ritt Henn, Mary Liz McNamara, Sidney Myer, Shaynee Rainbolt, Parker Scott, Marcus Simeone, Maureen Taylor, Jim VanSlyke and Jonathan Whitton. Multi-award winner Tracy Stark will be musical director for the show. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.

Ticket price for 2010-2011 members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (SILVER & ABOVE) is $25 - members may order one additional ticket at this price. Ticket price for NON-MEMBERS is $35 per ticket. There is a $15 food/drink minimum required by the venue.

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