CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 8/29/10

Saturday, September 4, 2010

TODAY IN S.AFRICA: THE TWO DEREKS IN SONGS FROM THE MOVIES

TODAY IN S.AFRICA: THE TWO DEREKS IN SONGS FROM THE MOVIES

VILLA PASCAL (28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566 - ) presents The Two Dereks in SONGS FROM THE MOVIES on Friday & Saturday, September 3rd & 4th at 7:00 pm (additional matinee for seniors on Sunday at 3:00 pm). Singing the songs you love to hear Derek Mills "the man with the golden voice" returns for 3 shows only with this new show featuring songs from movies such Call me Madam, My Fair Lady, Casablanca, I See you in my Dreams, High Society, Oliver and many more golden oldies. They will be accompanied on piano by renowned pianist Derek Hutton. Call for cover/minimum information.
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TODAY IN AUS: MIC CONWAY WITH ROBBIE LONG AT THE BUTTERFLY THROUGH SUNDAY

TODAY IN AUS: MIC CONWAY WITH ROBBIE LONG AT THE BUTTERFLY THROUGH SUNDAY

Stripped back, irreverent and shameless, Mic Conway takes the stage with Robbie Long at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - ) Thursday through Sunday, September 2nd through 5th at 8:00 pm. They will be playing unusual and idiosyncratic tunes that will make your jaw drop, toes tap and sides split. In a circus of comedy, magic and music they delight audiences with something new, something old and something in between. Songs include some favorites from 'Captain Matchbox' and 'National Junk Band' combined with Mic's 'Circus Oz' antics, backed-up by the Australian Flat Pick Guitar Champion with that wickedly dry sense of humour, Robbie Long. The stunning Liz Frencham will be joining the boys on stage on Thursday and Friday nights, adding some deep double-bass lines into the mix and some honey-voiced vocals. Look out for Liz and Mic sharing some beautiful duets, including 'Paper Moon'. Tickets are $22.
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TODAY IN S.F.: MARLENA SHAW IN A NATURAL ELEMENT AT THE RRAZZ

TODAY IN S.F.: MARLENA SHAW IN A NATURAL ELEMENT AT THE RRAZZ

Jazz vocalist Marlena Shaw will perform her show "A Natural Element" atRRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Thursday through Saturday, September 2nd through 4th at 7:30 pm. Marlena Shaw is among the most versatile and charismatic jazz vocalists on the scene today. Her performances are marked by an artful blend of pop standards and straight-ahead jazz tunes. Her extroverted stage presence gives her an edge over other vocalists, and clearly, singing live before an audience is where she feels most comfortable. Marlena Shaw has recorded music for labels like Blue Note, Cadet, Verve, Columbia & Concord Jazz. With classic tracks such as "California Soul" & "Woman Of The Ghetto," she dazzles audiences with her intimate performance style. Tickets are $35.

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TODAY IN S.F.: BRINBERG & BURNHAM AT THE RRAZZ FOR 5 PERFORMANCES THROUGH SUNDAY

TODAY IN S.F.: BRINBERG & BURNHAM AT THE RRAZZ FOR 5 PERFORMANCES THROUGH SUNDAY

Premier Barbra Streisand impressionist Steven Brinberg teams up with David Burnham, star of Broadway's The Light in the Piazza and Wicked for 5 performances in September at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - / ). Shows are Wednesday, September 1st at 8:00 pm, Thursday through Saturday, September 2nd through 4th at 9:45 pm and Sunday, September 5th at 7:00 pm. Steven Brinberg has been performing his incredible show, Simply Barbra, to international acclaim both on stage and television (and performing twice with none other than Marvin Hamlisch!) as he pays homage to all that is Streisand. Steven does not lip-sync his performances but accurately portrays Streisand with his own voice. With over a decade of performing experience, his amazing show, which is updated annually, has Steven in demand literally worldwide. For this special San Francisco engagement, Steven is thrilled to be joined by guest star David Burnham, star of Broadway's The Light in the Piazza and Wicked. Tickets are $27.50-$35 with a 2-drink minimum.
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TODAY IN FLA: DOROTHY BISHOP IN DIVAS TONITE! AT THE LIMELIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY

TODAY IN FLA: DOROTHY BISHOP IN DIVAS TONITE! AT THE LIMELIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY

Diva of the High C's presents Broadway, NBC and Carnegie Hall singing sensation Dorothy Bishop in DIVAS TONITE! at THE LIMELIGHT THEATER (11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, FL - 904-825-1164) on September 2nd through 5th, with performances on Thursday & Friday at 8:00 pm, Saturday at 2:00 & 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. The show is an evening of show stopping hits honoring the greatest divas of stage, screen and song: Gloria Estefan, Nancy Sinatra, Vickie Carr, Dolly Parton, Bette Midler, Shirley Bassey, Donna Summer, Liza Minelli, Maria Callas and many more. The show also Features the "Sexy Burlesque Showgirls", Jennifer Dorneaux and Marie Lapierre. Directed and Choreographed by Michael Wallot, with Costumes by Jef, Casting by Micheal Plosky and Sofia Sukala. Music Director is Shelli Long, Technical Director is Tom Fallon. Produced by Beth Lambert and Limelight Theater. Tickets are $25.
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TODAY IN FLA: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN MAKES ROYAL ROOM DEBUT - FINAL SHOW IN SERIES

TODAY IN FLA: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN MAKES ROYAL ROOM DEBUT - FINAL SHOW IN SERIES

The winner of the 2010 MAC Award for Jazz Vocalist by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, Mary Foster Conklin will make her Royal Room Debut on Fridays & Saturdays, August 27th & 28th and September 3rd & 4th at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100). Mary is a true jazz original. Her voice is smoky with a tart twist of lemon. Her style has been described as both recognizably traditional yet unmistakably contemporary, as she puts her personal stamp on a repertoire that spans over eight decades. Conklin has appeared in theaters, jazz clubs and cabarets throughout the United States and Canada. Her choice of songs is an eclectic mix of contemporary material and standards, creating a hybrid sound that combines big band swing, straight ahead jazz, traditional pop and cabaret. She has wowed audiences at The Blue Note, The Iridium, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Sweet Rhythm, The Metropolitan Room and the Triad Theatre in New York, as well as The Plush Room in San Francisco the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles. Cost is $90 per person, dinner & show, and $45 for show only.

TODAY IN NYC: LAURA HULL & HER JAZZ GEMS JOIN WORLD YACHT

TODAY IN 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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TODAY IN NYC: SALLY KELLERMAN WITH BLUES & JAZZ AT THE METROPOLITAN = TONIGHT ONLY

TODAY IN NYC: SALLY KELLERMAN WITH BLUES & JAZZ AT THE METROPOLITAN = TONIGHT ONLY

THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) presents Sally Kellerman in ""Blues & Jazz" on Sunday, September 5th, at 7:00 pm. Sally Kellerman has one of the most recognizable voices in the world. She starred as the infamous Hot Lips Houlihan in Robert Altman's M*A*S*H, one of the most popular feature films of all time for which she was nominated for both an Oscar and Golden Globe Award. She has made us laugh (Back To School opposite Rodney Dangerfield), cry (Big Blond) and nearly all women in the world proud (Boynton Beach Bereavement Club). Under contract with Verve Records at the age of 18, Sally has been blessed with a signature voice and style as well as an uncanny ability to make a song her own. Tickets are $20 plus a 2-drink minimum. copyright 2010 - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - POST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW

TODAY IN NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN (IN IT'S NINTH YEAR!)

TODAY IN NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN (IN IT'S NINTH YEAR!)

NYC's longest running burlesque variety show, LE SCANDAL CABARET, will be performing on Saturdays, September 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th at 10:30 pm atTHE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ). In its ninth year, Le Scandal features variety acts, circus performers, live music and a bevy of burlesque beauties. New performers every week! Expect sword swallowers, belly dancers, rope trick cowboys, contortionists, torch singing fan dancers and comedic aerobats, all set to the live music of the Le Scandal Orchestra. For tickets, visit Smarttix athttp://www.smarttix.com/ or 212-484-4444. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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TODAY IN NYC: LENY ANDRADE: BOSSA, BOLEROS & JAZZ AT BIRDLAND - FINAL SHOW IN SERIES

TODAY IN NYC: LENY ANDRADE: BOSSA, BOLEROS & JAZZ AT BIRDLAND - FINAL SHOW IN SERIES

Leny Andrade, the "Queen of the Bossa Nova" travels from her native Rio De Janiero to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080), Tuesday through Saturday, August 31st through September 4th, with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. She will celebrate the release of her newest CD Alma Mia, a collection of unforgettable boleros, tangos and Latin jazz standards - a look back to the five years she spent in Mexico. Ms. Andrade will be joined by Klaus Meuller (piano), Sergio Brandao (bass) and Helio Schiavo (drums). The event is produced by Pat Philips & Ettore Stratta. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

TODAY IN NYC: OFF-BROADWAY'S BIGGEST LITTLE VAUDEVILLE AT THE TRIAD

TODAY IN NYC: OFF-BROADWAY'S BIGGEST LITTLE VAUDEVILLE AT THE TRIAD

Step back into time as fishnet clad Jesse Luttrell hosts off-Broadway's biggest little vaudeville: BAWDY! at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - ) on Saturday, September 4th at 9:30 pm. This ever-changing 1920's burlesque themed romp features New York's top cabaret, burlesque, and comedy talents. Special guests are Suzanne Pilzer (Eccentric Chanteause), Melissa Driscol (Sassy Saloon Singer) and Carly Sakolove (schizophrenic Youtube "Sing"-Sation). Regular performers are Grace Gotham, Gimini Rising, Tansy Tan Dora, Laura "kazoo girl" Oldham, SABRA! and the Bawdy Boys. Jesse Luttrell has appeared all over the country in touring shows, musical theatre, concerts, and cabaret engagements. His energy filled live performances have earned him national acclaim as a gifted young song-and-dance-man, and his skillful story-centric style of singing is reminiscent of the cabaret and nightclub acts dating back to the American birth of vaudeville. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: TISH ONEY WITH "JAZZ SEASONS" AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER

NYC: TISH ONEY WITH "JAZZ SEASONS" AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER

Jazz vocalist and pianist Tish Oney brings her new show, "Jazz Seasons," to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Saturday, September 4th at 9:30 pm and Saturday, October 30th at 9:30 pm. Tish brings together a program of songs celebrating the four seasons of the year (as well as seasons of our lives) and delivers them in the straight-ahead, classic jazz tradition. Selections include original works as well as treasures by the most beloved writers of the Great American Songbook, contemporary jazz and music theatre. Oney's latest CD, "Dear Peg," earned international recognition in WHLI Radio's Top 50 Releases of 2009. A nationally-acclaimed singer/songwriter, Oney earned The Diane Warren Award in 2005 and was featured with Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Patti Austin and Take 6 in the 2007 PBS broadcast tribute to Ella Fitzgerald in Los Angeles. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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Friday, September 3, 2010

TODAY IN S.AFRICA: THE TWO DEREKS IN SONGS FROM THE MOVIES AT VILLA PASCAL

TODAY IN S.A.: THE TWO DEREKS IN SONGS FROM THE MOVIES

TODAY IN AUS: MIC CONWAY WITH ROBBIE LONG AT THE BUTTERFLY THROUGH SUNDAY

TODAY IN AUS: MIC CONWAY WITH ROBBIE LONG AT THE BUTTERFLY THROUGH SUNDAY

TODAY IN S.F.: MARLENA SHAW IN A NATURAL ELEMENT AT THE RRAZZ

TODAY IN S.F.: MARLENA SHAW IN A NATURAL ELEMENT AT THE RRAZZ

ODAY IN S.F.: BRINBERG & BURNHAM AT THE RRAZZ FOR 5 PERFORMANCES THROUGH SUNDAY

TODAY IN S.F.: BRINBERG & BURNHAM AT THE RRAZZ FOR 5 PERFORMANCES THROUGH SUNDAY

TODAY IN FLA: DOROTHY BISHOP IN DIVAS TONITE! AT THE LIMELIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY

TODAY IN FLA: DOROTHY BISHOP IN DIVAS TONITE! AT THE LIMELIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY

TODAY IN FLA: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN MAKES ROYAL ROOM DEBUT - FINAL WEEKEND

TODAY IN FLA: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN MAKES ROYAL ROOM DEBUT - FINAL WEEKEND

TODAY IN N.J.: JAZZ VOCALIST LAURA HULL RETURNS TO CASA DANTE, JERSEY CITY

TODAY IN N.J.: JAZZ VOCALIST LAURA HULL RETURNS TO CASA DANTE

New Jersey jazz stylist-songwriter Laura Hull will return to CASA DANTE RESTAURANT(737 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ - 201-795-2750 - ) on Friday, September 3rd, with sets beginning at 7:30 pm. She is joined by Vic Juris on guitar and Brian Glassman on bass. 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. Ms. Hull's latest CD, "Supper Club," is a live recording. Recent appearances include the Blue Note, Metropolitan Room, and Shanghai Jazz. There is no music charge.
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TODAY IN NYC: BRANDON CUTRELL HOSTS "THE AFTER PARTY" WITH GUEST NURSE JACKIE'S STEPHEN WALLEM

TODAY IN NYC: BRANDON CUTRELL HOSTS "THE AFTER PARTY" WITH GUEST NURSE JACKIE'S STEPHEN WALLEM

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 THE AFTER PARTY special guest is Nurse Jackie's Stephen Wallem. No cover, no minimum, no reservations - first come, first seated.

TODAY IN NYC: METROJAM OPEN MIC: HOSTED BY JENNA ESPOSITO - EVENT CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT

TODAY IN NYC: METROJAM OPEN MIC: HOSTED BY JENNA ESPOSITO - EVENT CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT

METROJAM, the monthly cabaret/jazz open mic event held at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), will have its next show on Friday, September 3rd at 10:00 pm featuring host, 2010 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Jenna Esposito. Accompaniment is provided by the MetroJam house band: John DiPinto on piano, Ritt Henn on bass, and Bobby Sher on drums. Each week, Jenna welcomes a special guest, and this week's guest is TBAl. Open-mic performers have a chance to perform with a full jazz band. If you're planning to perform, please arrive by 9:30 pm to sign up and be sure to bring two copies of your music (uptempo is recommended!). There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
EVENT CANCELLED

Thursday, September 2, 2010

TODAY IN AUS: MIC CONWAY WITH ROBBIE LONG AT THE BUTTERFLY THROUGH SUNDAY

AUS: MIC CONWAY WITH ROBBIE LONG AT THE BUTTERFLY

TODAY IN S.F.: BARBRA & BURNHAM AT THE RRAZZ FOR 5 PERFORMANCES THROUGH SUNDAY

TODAY IN S.F.: BARBRA & BURNHAM AT THE RRAZZ FOR 5 PERFORMANCES THROUGH SUNDAY

TODAY IN S.F.: MARLENA SHAW IN A NATURAL ELEMENT - TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AT THE RRAZZ

TODAY IN S.F.: MARLENA SHAW IN A NATURAL ELEMENT - TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AT THE RRAZZ

TODAY IN FLA: DOROTHY BISHOP IN DIVAS TONITE! AT THE LIMELIGHT - OPENING NIGHT

TODAY IN FLA: DOROTHY BISHOP IN DIVAS TONITE! AT THE LIMELIGHT - OPENING NIGHT!

TODAY IN N.E.: "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT IN PROVINCETOWN - FINAL SHOW TONIGHT

TODAY IN N.E.: "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT IN PROVINCETOWN - FINAL SHOW TONIGHT

Richard Skipper, the 4-time MAC Award winning celebrity tribute artist, brings his critically acclaimed show "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT to Cape Cod for a 4-Night Only Special Engagement prior to this Fall's Off-Broadway run. The performances will occur Monday August 30th through Thursday September 2nd at The Madeira Room Vixen located at THE PILGRIM HOUSE(336 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA - 508-487-6424) . "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT 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. The show features a 3-piece band (Casey Sanderson on piano, Susan Goldberg on bass; Michael Gross on percussion) and is directed by long-time NYC actor/director Mark Robert Gordon. Making his return to Provincetown for the first time in 8 years, Skipper is fresh off a joint appearance with Carol Channing preceding a 1-night standing room only engagement of "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT in New York. The buzz created by the New York concert has prompted demand for a longer-term Off-Broadway production, which is slated to open in New York City this Fall in conjunction with bookings worldwide. The Provincetown and upcoming Off-Broadway productions of "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT are produced by The Camelback Kid. A portion of proceeds from each ticket will benefit The Dr. Carol Channing & Harry Kullijian Foundation For The Arts. Tickets are $35.

TODAY IN N.J.: SHARON MCNIGHT IN "SONGS TO OFFEND ALMOST EVERYONE!" IN ASBURY PARK

TODAY IN N.J.: SHARON MCNIGHT IN "SONGS TO OFFEND ALMOST EVERYONE!" IN ASBURY PARK

Sharon McNight brings her critically acclaimed show, SONGS TO OFFEND ALMOST EVERY-ONE, to TIM McLOONE'S SUPPER CLUB (1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ - 732-774-1400 - ) for one night only on Thursday, September 2nd at 8:00 pm. In the show, McNight tackles the topics of society, sex, religion, sex, hypocrisy, sex and lust in song and commentary. The entire show is an updated "party" record from the 1950's made famous by artists like Belle Barth and Rusty Warren, only OFFENSIVE little more risque. This show is definitely not for children, but it's great fun for everyone else. The songs are by song writers from pop-to-Broadway-to-country, including: Randy Newman, Stephen Sondheim, Chet Atkins, Noel Coward, Kander & Ebb, Tom Lehrer and many new songwriters with songs written especially for this show. Sharon McNight first rose to prominence in San Francisco's cabaret scene during the 1980's, winning five (5) Cable Car Awards for Best Cabaret Artist in rapid succession. She has appeared everywhere from Moose Halls to Carnegie Hall (twice) and theaters, concert halls, colleges and cabarets from Los Angeles to Berlin. Tickets are $20.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

TODAY IN S.F.: BARBRA & BURNHAM AT THE RRAZZ FOR 5 PERFORMANCES THROUGH SUNDAY

TODAY IN S.F.: BARBRA & BURNHAM AT THE RRAZZ FOR 5 PERFORMANCES THROUGH SUNDAY

TODAY IN L.A.AREA: PHILIP FORTENBERRY PERFORMS ON THE QUEEN MARY - 2 SHOWS TODAY ONLY

TODAY IN L.A.AREA: PHILIP FORTENBERRY PERFORMS ON THE QUEEN MARY - 2 SHOWS TODAY ONLY

Concert Pianist and Broadway Conductor Philip Fortenberry will perform two 30-minute concerts, FREE to the public with advance reservations, on Wednesday, September 1st in the STARBOARD LOUNGE AT THE QUEEN MARY (1126 Queeen's Highway, Long Beach, CA ) at 8:30 & 9:30 pm. Fortenberry was the pianist and Associate Conductor for JERSEY BOYS in Las Vegas. He has performed at Carnegie Hall & The White House, and has played for Harry Connick Jr. and even Madonna for her EVITA preparation. Advance reservations are required due to limited seating available by emailinginfo@kmpartists.com.

TODAY IN L.A.: NEW MONTHLY SERIES ANNOUNCED "KRITZERLAND AT THE GARDENIA"

TODAY IN L.A.: NEW MONTHLY SERIES ANNOUNCED "KRITZERLAND AT THE GARDENIA"

THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) will present a new series of shows, Kritzerland at the Gardenia, on the first Wednesday of every month, starting on September 1st, at 9:00 pm. Kritzerland is record producer Bruce Kimmel's label, and the first series of shows will be based on the outstanding albums Kimmel has produced. The first show is based on the four-volume set of "Lost in Boston" CDs, songs from hit shows which were subsequently cut or replaced and heard only out of town or in previews. Songs from shows like PROMISES, PROMISES, CHICAGO, APPLAUSE, 110 IN THE SHADE, I DO! I DO! SWEET CHARITY, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, BALLROOM, GYPSY and others. And for this first show, they'll be performed by Jason Graae, Damon Kirsche, Lesli Margherita, Pamela Myers, and Alet Taylor. Musical director is Shelly Markham. There is a $15 cover (no drink minimum with dinner).

TODAY IN N.E.: "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT IN PROVINCETOWN - FINAL SHOWS TONIGHT & THURSDAY

TODAY IN N.E.: "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT IN PROVINCETOWN - FINAL SHOWS TONIGHT & THURSDAY

TODAY IN NYC: ANY WEDNESDAY KICKS OFF NEW SEASON WITH MARK NADLER

TODAY IN NYC: ANY WEDNESDAY KICKS OFF NEW SEASON WITH MARK NADLER

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, September 1st at 6:00 pm, guest is singer/pianist Mark Nadler, who pays tribute to lyricist Ira Gershwin on his album, Beyond Words, and comes to share some of its highlights as Any Wednesday kicks off its fall season. No Reservations taken. No cover. CDs for sale after show.

TODAY IN NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY - FEATURING HARPIST JOSE LUIS

TODAY IN NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY - FEATURING HARPIST JOSE LUIS

MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY continues atST. 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, September 1st, and features Jose Luis - Harp. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.

TODAY IN NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH GUESTS INCLUDING TERESA FISCHER

TODAY IN NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH GUESTS INCLUDING TERESA FISCHER

Dana Lorge is hosting "Wednesday Night at the Iguana" every week at 8:00 pm atIGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454 - ). Each week this comedy and musical variety show will feature special guest stars. This week's event, on September 1st, will feature guests E. J. Decker, Deonzell Green, Marshall Factora, Jennie Litt & David Alpher, Meg O'Brien, Melissa Hamilton, Lindalee Wayne-Decker, Teresa Fischer, George Stella, Tanya Moberly and Elaine St. George. Barry Levitt on keyboard & Saadi Zain on bass. There is a $12 cover, no minimum.

TODAY IN NYC: SHAYNEE RAINBOLT RETURNS TO THE SUGAR BAR - TONIGHT ONLY

TODAY IN NYC: SHAYNEE RAINBOLT RETURNS TO THE SUGAR BAR - TONIGHT ONLY

The Shaynee Rainbolt Quartet (Shaynee Rainbolt, Vocals; Ted Kooshian, Piano; Tom Hubbard, Bass; Ray Marchica, Drums ) returns to ASHFORD AND SIMPSON'S SUGAR BAR (254 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-579-0222 - ) on Wednesday, September 1st with sets at 8:00 & 9:30 pm. Several other singers and musicians plan to stop by as well. There is a $10 cover (for one or both sets). Full dinner menu is available. Seating is limited so reservations are highly recommended.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

CD NEWS: IT MIGHT BE AUGUST, BUT CHRISTMAS IS COMING SOON

CD NEWS: IT MIGHT BE AUGUST, BUT CHRISTMAS IS COMING SOON

Suzanne Carrico, winner of the 2008 MAC Award for Best Female Debut for THE ART OF THE CAHN, Music from the Sammy Cahn Songbook, has taken off part of this past year to record & produce WHAT CHRISTMAS-TIME MEANS TO ME, her first holiday CD. She will be joined by The Don Rebic Quartet, Dan Gross on percussion, Jim DiMatteo on bass & Windham Hill recording artist, Sean Harkness on guitar. On the CD are tunes ranging from the popular ("Silver Bells," Stephen Schwartz's "Day by Day," "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" by Irving Berlin & "Baby It's Cold Outside/Let It Snow" by the wonderful Frank Loesser, Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn featuring Booth Daniels) to the spiritual ("What Child is This," "Little Drummer Boy," "Do You Hear What I Hear" & "Gesu Bambino") to an original tune by Musical Director Don Rebic, "Merry Christmas to Us All." Ms. Carrico & Mr. Rebic will be performing an all new show directed by Booth Daniels and featuring Christmas Music from the CD at The Metropolitan Room for 6 dates in December, including 2 special matinees for children! Additional dates in other cities to be announced.

SPECIAL NOTE FROM SUZANNE:

Dear Friends,

I'm thrilled to tell you that our Kickstarter campaign has been a success! We have raised over $5,000 towards the finishing process of my debut CD with The Don Rebic Quartet: WHAT CHRISTMAS TIME MEANS TO ME. It's very gratifying to know that after taking more than a year away from the clubs to work on this project that I still have your support and that there is so much interest in our album. It's not too late to be part of the process, we have 1 day left to raise funds, and the more we raise that more we will be able to spend on PR, travel & other expenses associated with promoting the album. We're going to be busy baking cookies & sending out our fabulous rewards to thank our fabulous backers!

For more information visit: http://kck.st/9W40Tu

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Chicago Cabaret Professionals Twelfth Anniversary Gala October 17th

Chicago Cabaret Professionals Twelfth Anniversary Gala October 17th at Park West Theatre
"We Love a Piano!"

Chicago Cabaret Professionals 12th Anniversary Gala Benefit

"We Love a Piano!"
Honoring Andrea Marcovicci, Beckie Menzie and Denise Tomasello

Sunday, October 17, 7:00pm
Park West Theater 322 West Armitage Ave, Chicago
Doors Open at 5:45pm, Cocktail Show begins at 6:15pm, Main Event 7pm

Be part of an amazing evening with the Chicago Cabaret Professionals' annual Gala, "We Love A Piano" at the Park West Theatre. This year's national honoree is stage, film and television star, 20-year resident cabaret sensation at the famed Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel in New Yorkand three-time Manhattan Association of Cabaret Lifetime Achievement award winner. Andrea Marcovicci with Shelly Markham at the piano for Ms. Marcovicci. Celebrated along with Ms. Marcovicci are local honorees 2007 After Dark Award winner, Beckie Menzie, 1998 After Dark Award Winner Denise Tomasello and from San Francisco, Bob Grimes, for preserving thousands of vintage music charts of the Great American Songbook. This talent-filled evening features the honorees and over 25 of your CCP favorites.

CAST:
Cocktail Show: Anne and Mark Burnell, Jeff Dean, Elizabeth Doyle, Hilary Feldman, Michelle Greenberg and Carol Weston

ACT ONE: Joan Curto, Rob Dorn, David Edelfelt, Laura Freeman, Carla Gordon, Scott Gryder, Claudia Hommel, Nan Mason, KT McCammond, Ann McGregor, Heather Moran, Marianne Murphy Orland, Suzanne Petri, Cheryl Szucsits, Melissa Young

Musical Director and Performer: Bob Moreen. Host and Performer: Daryl Nitz

ACT TWO: Honorees Beckie Menzie (with guest Tom Michael,) Denise Tomasello, and Andrea Marcovicci (accompanied by Shelly Markham)

TICKETS: PRESALE PRICES ONLY $50.00 Reserved Table Seating & $27 General Admission in advance only through October 1st!
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$60 for reserved and $30 for general admission at the door.
email: CCP408268@aol.com for more info about tickets

Reserved seating and General Admission tickets are available through CCP's website through Paypal: Chicago Cabaret News

Or Etix at eTix
Or by calling 800-514-ETIX (3849) or by going to the Park West box office,
322 West Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614.

More information on CCP can be found at chicagocabaret.org or call 312.409.3106

About Chicago Cabaret Professionals

CCP is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 1998 and dedicated with passion to the Art of Cabaret. Our mission is to help each other to learn and grow as artists and to promote the art of cabaret.

"For Chicago's growing community of cabaret performers. ...Chicago Cabaret Professionals, an aptly named advocacy group, [attests] to the depth of the city's cabaret talent."
Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune

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TODAY IN L.A.: SONY HOLLAND CONTINUES AT THE LEFT COAST WINE BAR TONIGHT

TODAY IN L.A.: SONY HOLLAND CONTINUES AT THE LEFT COAST WINE BAR TONIGHT

Sony Holland continues her run at THE LEFT COAST WINE BAR (117 East Harvard Street, Glendale, CA - 818-507-7011) in August, with performances Tuesdays, August 17th & 31st, with 2 sets starting at 8:00 pm. The venue will also feature a wine tasting on Tuesday nights of Five California Cabernets for $15 on Tuesday nights. Call for cover/minimum information.

TODAY IN N.E.: "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT IN PROVINCETOWN - THROUGH THURSDAY

TODAY IN N.E.: "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT IN PROVINCETOWN - THROUGH THURSDAY

TODAY IN NYC: MEREDITH PATTERSON "SWEET OLD FASHIONED GIRL" ONE NIGHT ONLY AT FEINSTEIN'S

TODAY IN NYC: MEREDITH PATTERSON "SWEET OLD FASHIONED GIRL" ONE NIGHT ONLY AT FEINSTEIN'S

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ) the debut of Broadway's Meredith Patterson in her solo show, "Sweet Old Fashioned Girl" on Tuesday, August 31st at 8:30 pm. For her show at Feinstein's she'll combine classics from the Great American Songbook with jazz standards and contemporary pop tunes including "For All We Know," "One Note Samba" and Madonna's hit "Burning Up". The show features musical direction and arrangements by Emmy Award nominee Rob Berman, in addition to Ross Patterson on piano, Tom Hubbard on bass, Ron Affif on guitar, Tony Tedesco on drums. Meredith Patterson recently starred as Gwen Greene in the new musical Radio Girl at Goodspeed's Norma Terris Theater. She made her soap opera debut as Francesca on ABC's "All My Children," was featured in the critically acclaimed documentary Every Little Step, and originated the role of Judy Haynes on Broadway in Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Ms. Patterson is best known in the theater world for her amazing life imitating art story of being plucked out of the chorus to star as Peggy Sawyer in her first Broadway musical, 2001's Tony Award winning revival of 42nd Street. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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TODAY IN NYC: LENY ANDRADE: BOSSA, BOLEROS & JAZZ AT BIRDLAND THROUGH SATURDAY

TODAY IN NYC: LENY ANDRADE: BOSSA, BOLEROS & JAZZ AT BIRDLAND THROUGH SATURDAY

TODAY IN NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

TODAY IN 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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