CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 7/25/10

Friday, July 30, 2010

SATURDAY IN AUS: SHAZZA IS THE BIRD FROM BROADY

AUS: SHAZZA IS THE BIRD FROM BROADY

She's bold! She's beautiful! She isn't afraid to tell it like it is! SHAZZA, performed by Christie Cula-Reid, will be presented at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB(204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - ) Thursday through Sunday, July 29th through August 1st at 7:00 pm (6:00 pm on Sunday). With her outfit from Savers, red lippy and a Jim Beam in hand, come on a comical journey with Shazza as she shares her thoughts on life, beauty, men and her attempt to become an opera singer. Tickets are $22.
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S.F.: BEWITCHED, BOTHERED & BIPOLAR AT THE RRAZZ ROOM

S.F.: BEWITCHED, BOTHERED & BIPOLAR AT THE RRAZZ ROOM

Carly Ozard, reprises her show "Bewitched, Bothered, and BIPOLAR!" at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - / ) on Friday, July 30th at 10:15 pm. Acoustic guitar and back-up vocals are featured by Brendan Getzell and Jennifer Martinelli. Musical selections include works by Leonard Bernstein, Craig Carnelia, Alanis Morisette, Laura Nyro, Andre & Dory Previn, Rodgers & Hart, Marvin Hamlisch, Queen and more. Ms. Ozard's previous cabaret show was BITTER AND BE GAY, a sold-out cabaret show which debuted at the Octavia Lounge in 2008. Carly was named Best New Cabaret Performer of San Francisco at the Cabaret Showcase Showdown in 2009. Co-written by Carly Ozard, Tom Orr, and Barry Kleinbort with Musical Direction by Joe Wicht, Bewitched, Bothered, and Bipolar! is a new look at life's ups and downs (with music). Tickets are $20-$30.

NYC: CRAIG POMRANZ RETURNS TO THE GARDENIA IN JULY

NYC: CRAIG POMRANZ RETURNS TO THE GARDENIA IN JULY

Saloon singer Craig Pomranz returns to THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 - ) with an all-new show, on Friday & Saturday, July 30th & 31st at 9:00 pm. Craig performs shows that feel spontaneous and fresh, blending pop, classic standards, infrequently sung gems and original material delivered with a unique and compelling pop jazz style. His magic formula is actually simple: romance the words of great lyricists, add incredibly witty (and judicious) repartee and one killer accompanist in the versatile Stephen Bocchino. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.

CHI: LAURA HULL RETURNS FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY TO DAVENPORT'S

CHI: LAURA HULL RETURNS FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY TO DAVENPORT'S

Hullarious Productions has announced that acclaimed jazz vocalist-songwriter Laura Hull will return to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Friday, July 30th at 8:00 pm with her new show Marquee Melodies: The Music of the Movies. 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 emerged as a melodic jazz stylist who has a real feel for the Great American Songbook. Her music is drawn from an extensive repertoire of American popular songs, jazz standards, obscure gems, and her original songs. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

FLA: JENNIFER SHEEHAN IN ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

FLA: JENNIFER SHEEHAN IN ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

Vocalist Jennifer Sheehan makes her Royal Room Debut on Fridays & Saturdays, July 30th & 31st and August 6th & 7th at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100 - ). Jennifer has wowed the crowds at cabaret conventions in Chicago and The Hamptons, and has sung as the guest of Andrea Marcovicci in The Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel. Sheehan performs in musicals, national tours and concerts in New York and across the country. Her most recent projects include performing as one of six singers in The Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York (sometimes as Mrs. Claus!). Cost is $90 per person, dinner & show, and $45 for show only.

N.Y.STATE: 110 IN THE SHADE AT FORT SALEM THEATER

N.Y.STATE: 110 IN THE SHADE AT FORT SALEM THEATER

"110 in the Shade" takes the MAINSTAGE AT FORT SALEM THEATER (11 East Broadway, Salem, NY - 518-854-9200 - ) Fridays through Sundays, July 23rd through 25th and July 30th through August 1st at 8:00 pm (2:00 pm in the 24th). Based on the N. Richard Nash play, The Rainmaker, later a film starring Katharine Hepburn and Bert Lancaster, 110 in the Shade takes us back to an era when a single woman was called an "old maid." In the Hepburn role, Fort cabaret regular Lynne Kerr brings her warm singing voice to Lizzie Curry, a character that eventually learns that reality sometimes contains all the makings of a dream, and that believing in oneself can make the dream come true. The lyrical score is written by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, the team also responsible for The Fantasticks and I Do, I Do. The cast features Equity actors and local professionals and musical direction by Artistic Director Jay Kerr. Lynne Kerr began her performing career on the Uncle Floyd TV show while she was still in college and placed her ambitions on hold for more than a decade until she began taking singing lessons. Michael Marotta, who plays Starbuck, a wandering conman, is a Schenectady- born actor and has spent the last six seasons as resident Artistic Director of The Theater Barn in New Lebanon, NY, where he directed over twenty-five plays and musicals. For more information, including ticket cost, visit http://www.fortsalemtheater.com/ .

NYC: BRANDON CUTRELL HOSTS "THE AFTER PARTY" - ALYSHA UMPHRESS

NYC: BRANDON CUTRELL HOSTS "THE AFTER PARTY" - ALYSHA UMPHRESS

At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Fridays at 10:30 pm, 2010 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Brandon Cutrell hosts THE AFTER PARTY, a free-wheeling open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and Cabaret, Ray Fellman at the piano and Becca Johnson -Southworth and serving up drinks and taking turns at the mic. Guest performers from Broadway, off-Broadway and cabaret drop by each week to sing, chat and join in the fun. This week's AFTER PARTY special guest is American Idiot's Alysha Umphress. No cover, no minimum, no reservations - first come, first seated.

NYC: CAIT DOYLE WITH THE MESS: TRAVEL EDITION

NYC: CAIT DOYLE WITH THE MESS: TRAVEL EDITION

2009 MAC AWARD winner Cait Doyle returns with her new show "The Mess: Travel Edition" to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438) on Friday, July 30th at 7:00 pm. The show tells the tale of The Mess outside of NYC, having traveled to far corners of the world--North Carolina, Washington D.C., and the indulgent South Jersey. The show is musically directed by Vince Peterson, directed by MAC & Bistro award winning Jonathan Whitton, and features cellist Dan Delaney, with special guest Michael Buchanan (Addams Family, Cry-Baby). It also features the live debut of "Sleep Song", by Sam Carner & Derek Gregor, and a sequel to the Mess favorite, "Can't Go Back to Jersey" written & beat-boxed by Ryan Holmes, "Empire State Of Mess". There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: "CHAMPAGNE PAM" AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM TONIGHT

NYC: "CHAMPAGNE PAM" AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Vocalist "Champagne Pam" (Pamela Lewis) is joined by pianist John Colianni (Les Paul Trio) and guitarist John Hurley as she uncorks her rare and complex blend of sweet, slightly tart and full-bodied cabaret at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, July 30th at 7:30 pm. Bubbling with a spectrum of music, from Chaka Khan to Sondheim, this show is intended to pop with the cabaret devotee as well as newcomers to the genre. Born and raised in metro-New York, Lewis' passion for performing and music traces back to age 5 when she gave an impromptu performance for a crowd of 200. In recent years, Pamela has been featured in a range of venues and performances, including music, comedy and acting - both improvisational and scripted. In addition to the singer/songwriter duo with her husband, Lewis fronts a ten-piece orchestra. She was introduced to the world of cabaret by frequenting shows with her late aunt Marilyn.copyright 2010 - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - POST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW

Thursday, July 29, 2010

FRIDAY NIGHT IN AUS: SHAZZA IS THE BIRD FROM BROADY

AUS: SHAZZA IS THE BIRD FROM BROADY

S.F.: AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER AT THE RRAZZ - FINAL NIGHT

S.F.: AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER AT THE RRAZZ

Australia's Thunder From Down Under, the internationally acclaimed male revue, is coming to San Francisco this summer, appearing at the RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Monday through Thursday, July 26th through 29th at 8:00 pm. The sexy Australian imports crackle with high energy as they show off their buffed bodies to adoring fans who can't seem to get enough of them. It will be a San Francisco bachelorette party every night, direct from Australia. Recommended for adult audiences. No full frontal nudity. Tickets are $35-$45.
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N.E.: 2010 PUBLIC PERFORMANCES INTERNATIONAL CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY

N.E.: 2010 PUBLIC PERFORMANCES INTERNATIONAL CABARET CONFERENCE AT YALE UNIVERSITY

Erv Raible, Executive Director/Artistic Director, has announced the Public Performance Schedule for The International Cabaret Conference At Yale University, currently celebrating the eighth season of this annual, internationally focused, nine-day teaching program that offers an intensive look at the art of cabaret performance technique, and train professionals for the live entertainment industry. Performances will be held Friday, July 23rd through Saturday, July 31st. The events will be held in the facilities of the Yale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater, at the ISEMAN THEATER (1156 Chapman Street, New Haven, CT - 203-432-1234). JULY 29TH, THURSDAY AT 7:30 PM: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way! with the mad-cap Jason Graae in his new show Magically Delicious and the ever-popular Sharon McNight with The First Thirty Years: From Moose Hall to Carnegie Hall. Tickets: $35 Additional information: http://www.thecabaretconferenceatyale.com/
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NYC: DANNY LEARY PREMIERES NEW VARIETY SHOW

NYC: DANNY LEARY PREMIERES NEW VARIETY SHOW

Comedian Danny Leary (Logo Network, MTV, here! TV, Animal Planet) is back with a brand new variety show which will premiere in the plush new COPPER ROOM AT COMIX (353 West 14th Street, NYC - 212-524-2500) on Thursday, July 29th at 8:00 pm. Leary, who is known in New York City for his popular comedy show "On the Rocks" that ran for over two years at The Duplex and featured eclectic lineups, promises even more spectacle in his new endeavor. Simply named, "[untitled] Danny Leary Variety Extravaganza," this new series features pop-culture music tribute medleys performed by Broadway and cabaret vocalists, original sketch comedy, big chorus dance numbers, Q&A's with celebrity guests, re-enacted scenes from vintage TV shows and "Oprah style" audience giveaways. There is a $10 cover - no minimum.
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NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S MEMBER DISCOUNT $3 OFF THE COVER

NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT $3 OFF THE COVER

The incredible "Joan Jaffe Sings Funny...Part II" returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for the release of her debut CD, "JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY..." Funny lady Joan Jaffe, a 2010 MAC Award Nominee and veteran of Broadway, Off-Broadway, tours, films and TV has received critical acclaim from the press for her show and has already received tremendous praise from her family for her new CD. Along with some surprises, the show will focus on mostly real fun songs and banter with 3 outstanding comic songs written by award winning songwiriter Francesca Blumenthal, plus songs by Alan Arkin and Murray Grand - and some sassy rarities that only Joan could pull off. Multi-award winner Jerry Scott is musical director/co-director for this show. He is also on piano and is the arranger/musical director on Joan's album. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum..$12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

TODAY IN NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: SCOT ALBERTSON - 1:00 PM JAZZ CONCERT

NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: SCOT ALBERTSON

MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY continues at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC - ) every Wednesday. This long-running series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte and Joan Uttal Anderson, Production Consultant. The next show is on Wednesday, July 28th, and features Scot Albertson - Singer, wil Daryl Kojak - Pianist / Music Director, Cameron Brown - Bass, Anthony Pinciotti - Drums and Arthur Lipner - Vibes. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

S.F.: AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER AT THE RRAZZ THROUGH THURSDAY

S.F.: AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER AT THE RRAZZ

NYC: CHARLIE HADEN QUARTET WEST COMES EAST - AT BIRDLAND THROUGH SATURDAY

NYC: CHARLIE HADEN QUARTET WEST COMES EAST

The Charlie Haden Quartet West (Ravi Coltrane on sax, Alan Broadbent on piano, Rodney Green on drums) comes east to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, July 27th through 31st with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm as part of their 25th Anniversary Celebration. Throughout his career, Charlie Haden has transcended the boundaries of modern music. Widely considered to be among the greatest acoustic jazz bassists, Haden has contributed pivotal music to an array of genres: avant-garde, small group, big band, world music, folk and gospel. He has collaborated with jazz figures past and present including Hank Jones, Don Cherry, Dewey Redman, Michael Brecker, Ornette Coleman, Paul Motian, Jack DeJohnette, Kenny Barron, Brad Mehldau, Lee Konitz and Pat Metheny with whom Haden shared a 1997 Grammy Award for "Beyond the Missouri Sky." There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM TUESDAYS

NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), every Tuesday night at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 minimum.
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NYC: "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER!

NYC: "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER!
Richard Skipper, the 4-time MAC Award winning celebrity tribute artist, brings his critically-acclaimed show CAROL CHANNING IN CONCERT...STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER! to ST. LUKE'S THEATER (308 West 46th Street, NYC - TKTS: 212-239-6200 -http://www.Telecharge.com/ ) for one night only on Tuesday, July 27th at 8:00 pm. The show will be included in an upcoming documentary film on the life and career of Tony Award-winner Carol Channing. CAROL CHANNING IN CONCERT.. .STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER! is a fully staged and researched musical montage celebrating the career and persona of the unique theatrical legend. Blending Channing's standards with original material and other familiar songs sung by Skipper in a spot-on Channing-on-Broadway perfection, the musical evening surveys Channing's life with many stops along the way for Skipper's unique and riotous "ad-lib" interactions with the audience. Skipper is accompanied by John Fischer (piano), Jeff Carney (bass), and Steve Bartosik (percussion); songstress Martina Vidmar joins Skipper for a few duets. The show will be a sneak preview for Skipper's upcoming one-actor musical play "As Carol!", which is slated to open Off-Broadway this December prior to bookings nationwide. "As Carol!", co-created by Skipper and long-time NYC actor/theater producer Mark Robert Gordon, showcases Skipper's celebrated performance as Carol Channing but also delves into Skipper's personal life and desire to develop an acting career separate from the Channing personage but who inevitably is drawn back to performing while donning the theater legend's blonde wig, glitzy gowns, and bedazzling jewelry. As Carol! will be produced by The Camelback Kid. Off-Broadway theater venue and opening dates to-be-announced soon. Tickets are $35-$73.50.

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NYC: TERESE GENECCO & LITTLE BIG BAND AT IRIDIUM • MEMBER DISCOUNT - $10 OFF THE COVER

NYC: TERESE GENECCO & LITTLE BIG BAND CONTINUES AT IRIDIUM
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $10 OFF THE COVER

ScoBar Entertainment & BUG:OUT:MUSIC announce that Terese Genecco & her 8-piece "little big band" have been extended for another year of monthly performances atIRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121). Next performance is on Tuesday, July 27th with shows 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. Special Guest this month is Mark Winkler.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. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: MARIA OTTAVIA "IF I WERE A CARPENTER: A RECONSTRUCTION" • MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

NYC: MARIA OTTAVIA "IF I WERE A CARPENTER: A RECONSTRUCTION"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Maria Ottavia presents "If I Were A Carpenter: A Reconstruction" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday July 17th at 8:00 pm and Tuesdays, July 20th & July 27th at 7:30 pm. Songs like 'Rainy Days and Mondays' and 'Close to You' instantly identify the Carpenters. Karen Carpenters hauntingly beautiful vocals, and the musical genius of Richard Carpenters beautiful arrangements, touched the hearts of millions around the world. Director Lennie Watts and Music Director Tracy Stark collaborated with Maria to reconstruct these wonderful songs, creating a contemporary spin to each piece. On Backups: Xerxies Eclipse, Dara Seitzman and Tracy Stark. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: "MADAME" IS BACK IN MANHATTAN AT FEINSTEIN'S WITH GUEST STAR RICK SKYE

NYC: "MADAME" IS BACK IN MANHATTAN AT FEINSTEIN'S

Madame, the irrepressible, irreverent and oh-so-irreplaceable diva, best known for her appearances on television's Solid Gold, Hollywood Squares, countless prime-time specials, as well as her own syndicated series Madame's Place, makes her triumphant return to Manhattan cabaret in her nationally acclaimed show "It's Madame with an E!", at FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ) on Tuesday, July 27th and Thursday, August 19th, both shows at 8:30 pm. Madame has a new man on her arm - co-star Rick Skye - and musical direction by Ricky Ritzel. "It's Madame with an E!"is a hilarious romp through the life of this now legendary lady. Part Broadway musical, part autobiography, this multi-media valentine to show business combines the double-entendre comedy material of the beloved character originally created by Wayland Flowers, with up-to-the-minute commentary and dishy gossip about Hollywood celebrities past and present. With a special guest appearance by her beloved Bellevue buddy, Crazy Mary, Madame tells her life story, illustrated with outrageous photos from her personal photo album, as well as with video of some of her past performances. Filled with both original and classic songs, this show will delight her army of old fans, as well as introducing this iconic American comedy diva to a whole new audience. There is a $25-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

Monday, July 26, 2010

SUPER 20TH ANNIVERSARY SUPERSIZE BANNER SALE! SAVE $60 ON 3-WEEK BANNER RUN! EXPIRES AUGUST 15th

SUPER 20TH ANNIVERSARY SUPERSIZE BANNER SALE!
SAVE $60 ON 3-WEEK BANNER RUN! EXPIRES AUGUST 15th

During the months of July & August, in celebration of our 20th Anniversary (and to help you promote your cabaret events in these troubled financial times) ALL SUPERSIZE BANNERS will now be available at the REGULAR BANNER price! All other membership discounts and rebates apply! Conditions: Must be at least a 3-week run (just $30/week), must be paid in advance, must begin its run no later than August 15th, must end its run by Monday, September 6th, Labor Day - no exceptions. 2010-2011 SILVER members may deduct the full amount of their membership donation from the cost of the ad. GOLD members may deduct 15% from total; 2010-2011 CRYSTAL members 25%. The event/item advertised will be promoted in EVERY issue of the twice-weekly newsletter. This offer is for BANNERS only - does not apply to HOME PAGE SIDE-BAR ADS, SUPER HOME PAGE SIDE-BAR ads or SUPER SIDE-BAR ADS

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NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO JOIN/RENEW AS A MEMBER OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO JOIN/RENEW AS A MEMBER

2010-2011 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE memberships are now available for renewal. Memberships start at just $5! Basic SILVER membership is still just $20! GOLD membership is now reduced to just $50 and CRYSTAL to $100! If you aren't certain of your current membership status or level, just drop me a line at stuhamstra@svhamstra.com . Full details of benefits for each level of membership are on the website, including PayPal links so you can purchase instantly with a credit/debit card - JUST CLICK HERE! The new 2010-2011 Membership cards are valid through July 5th, 2011. All membership donations under $19 must be sent by PayPal. If you decide to join by check (for over $19), please remember, all checks should be made out simply to STU HAMSTRA and mailed to 676A Ninth Avenue #120, New York, NY 10036.

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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II - BLOG EDITION

MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II

Tonight I'll be back at THE TOWN HALL for the final show of the 4th ANNUAL SUMMER BROADWAY FESTIVAL. This show is probably the most exciting one (or at least the most energy-packed) of the series, featuring Broadway show tunes sporting brand new choreography performed by today's Broadway song and dance stars. Some good seats are still available, and I hope that I get to see many cabaret fans at the show, as usual.

In the listings today we tried to include all the cabaret items through August 15th, and we managed to use up all the complete ones we had (remember, fliers and website URLs are not press releases) but several club schedules for August have yet to be received, so we can't claim that all are included quite yet. Hopefully the remaining schedules will be received so that we can include any items missed in the Thursday issue.

I remind you that we try to include and give preference to press releases received directly from performers and publicists, rather than rely on club schedule releases or items posted on Yahoo or Google groups boards. We usually only use items from those other sources to fill in for dates for which we have no direct releases. If the issue is running long, we usually leave them out.

See a show or two this week! Visit our websites! Run a banner or sidebar ad! Join CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for 2010-2011. Now - more than ever - cabaret (and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE) needs your support. Every day, in every way, we're promoting cabaret!

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And that's just about the way it was. I still have a lot more to tell you about but we've run out of space so the rest will have to wait until Thursday's issue.

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HERE & THERE - PART I - BLOG EDITION

HERE & THERE - PART I

We made good use of the heat wave by staying indoors over the weekend to catch up on work that was piling up on our desk, especially sending out CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 2010-2011 MEMBERSHIP CARDS. We had to update our database with all the folks who joined since our 20th ANNIVERSARY GALA on the 13th, and we pretty much accomplished that.

As of yesterday, we tallied 175 official members, with a few additional "in transit" - folks who requested "PayPal Invoices" but had not sent in payments yet. I also have a stack of envelopes to go over for a second time to make sure that checks that had been enclosed were posted properly (we were receiving checks for gala tickets at the same time as MEMBERSHIP payments).

With one week left before the end of the month, it would really be great if we could reach 200 members by the 31st. And the next goal would be 300 by August 31st - dare we hope?

Remember - we set our membership renewals to take place in July & August, when our Banner Ad income usually drops to nearly zero, so not only do you get more months of benefits by joining now, your payment is received just when we need it most.

Special note to 2009-2010 members who have not renewed: we'll be running the current CD SALE pages through August 31st, while adding the CD SALE pages of new members every week. At the end of August we will delete all the CD SALE, BLOG LINKS and YOUTUBE links from those special sections on the website of those who haven't renewed, as well as the 2009-2010 Member Pages (with website, MySpace, FaceBook and Twitter links. Don't miss a day of benefits! Renew today.

We've also made some changes regarding shows offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. These items will be promoted as in the past on the special CABARET DISCOUNTS page on the website, and included every Saturday in the special MEMBERS ONLY NEWSLETTER. They will also appear in the newsletter along with other news items. However, to keep the newsletter as short as possible, we will only repeat discounted show announcements for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE in every Monday issue up to the show date. Formerly, all shows offering discounts were included in the Monday issues.

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S.F.: AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER AT THE RRAZZ THROUGH THURSDAY

S.F.: AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER AT THE RRAZZ

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

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

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. The final concert on July 26th, 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. The evenings will feature music and dance coupled with witty insider tidbits, all performed by Broadway's finest. Tickets are on sale through TicketMaster, 800-982-2787, www.ticketmaster.com, or The Town Hall Box Office at 212-840-2824. FOR DETAILS
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NYC: SPENCER DAY AT JOE'S PUB MONDAYS IN JULY - FINAL SHOW

NYC: SPENCER DAY AT JOE'S PUB MONDAYS IN JULY

Vocalist-songwriter-pianist Spencer Day will be preforming at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200 - Box Office: 212-539-8778) on Mondays, July 12th, 19th & 26th at 7:30 pm. Day is an artistic vagabond, a modern-day musical nomad. Born in Utah, raised in rural Arizona, currently living in Los Angeles with extended residencies in New York and San Francisco, Day has called many places home. Along the way, he has wandered amid the expansive and diverse landscape of American music, developing an artistic sensibility that borrows from numerous sources: jazz, musical theater, cabaret, soul, folk, traditional pop and contemporary pop are just the tip of the iceberg. Day uses intuition and improvisation as his primary tools to craft a sound that is traditional and familiar, yet fresh and innovative at the same time, creating a blend too subtle to parse into neatly defined categories. Vagabond, his new release and his first on Concord Jazz, cements his reputation as a balladeer for the new century whose creative voice is distilled from the best elements of the previous one. Tickets are $15 in advance/ $20 at the door.
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NYC: SONDHEIM ... UNPLUGGED MONDAYS IN JULY - FINAL SHOW

NYC: SONDHEIM ... UNPLUGGED MONDAYS IN JULY

THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) announces their summer series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, presented on Mondays in July - the 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th at 7:00 pm. Featuring an array of Broadway and Cabaret's most dynamic performers, Sondheim Unplugged celebrates the work of Broadway's most beloved and prolific composer, accompanied by piano only. SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED boasts an impressive cast of some of the theatre world and cabaret's most dynamic talents, all of whom will perform their favorite Sondheim tunes. Featured performer for the final show of the series is Pamela Winslow Kashani (Into the Woods' original Rapunzel) . Each evening is hosted by Director/ Producer Phil Geoffrey Bond (MAC/Bistro/Nightlife Award Winner), with Musical Direction by Tracy Stark (MAC/Bistro Award Winner). There is $20 cover charge, as well as a $15 food/drink minimum.
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