CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 10/10/10

Saturday, October 16, 2010

L.A.AREA: RON COHN AT THE JOSLYN CENTER TONIGHT

L.A.AREA: RON COHN AT THE JOSLYN CENTER TONIGHT

Singer/director Ron Cohn will perform on Saturday, October 16th at 7:00 pm at ARTHUR NEWMAN THEATRE at the JOSLYN CENTER THEATRE (73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA - 760-340-3220). From Chicago to New York to L.A., Ron's multifaceted career encompasses the role of performer, manager, director, coach, teacher, producer and publicist. The show is an hour of comedy and song. Tickets are $10.
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M.W.: JENNIFER LEIGH WARREN: BROADWAY, BLUES AND BASSEY IN INDIANA

M.W.: JENNIFER LEIGH WARREN: BROADWAY, BLUES AND BASSEY IN INDIANA

The Cabaret at the Columbia Club presents "Broadway, Blues and Bassey with Broadway Star, Jennifer Leigh Warren" on Friday & Saturday, October 15th & 16th at 8:00 pm at THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN - 317-275-1169). Alice's daughter from the Tony Award Winning musical Big River, and the original Crystal from off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors, Jennifer delivers a variety of Broadway standards, Blues, and music from her new one-woman show featuring the signature songs of Shirley Bassey. There is a $35-$55 cover plus a $12 food/drink minimum.

NYC: BOSTON'S LYNDA D'AMOUR WITH "MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY" AT MAMA'S

NYC: BOSTON'S LYNDA D'AMOUR WITH "MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY" AT MAMA'S

Boston-based Lynda D'Amour will be premiering her new cabaret show "More Today Than Yesterday" (also known as When Did the Music of my Youth Show Up on the OLDIES Stations!?!) on Saturday, October 16th at 3:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). Lynda will perform song selections from the late 60s and into the 70s accompanied by Barry Levitt on piano. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC TONIGHT OCTOBER 16th AT THE DUPLEX - ONLY SHOW THIS MONTH

NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC TONIGHT OCTOBER 16th AT THE DUPLEX - ONLY SHOW THIS MONTH

Karen Mack & Michael Holland return for one grand show with their very popular award-winning "Hole-O-Matic 2010" All Request Show to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, October 16th at 7:00 pm. This is the show where the audience gets to pick the song list from hundreds available. Also featured are more road stories, ridiculous prizes, more mash-ups, more prizes, lots more new music, more insanity and custom cocktails. Join NYC musical comedy duo Mack and Holland as they bring their multi-award winning mix of harmony and humor to the best (and worst!) of past, present and future pop. From ABBA to Queen to Kylie, expect lush vocals and comic mayhem in what is always a spontaneous and one-of-a-kind musical experience! There is a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum, no drink maximum.

NYC: JUDY GARLAND LIVE! WITH GUEST LENNIE WATTS TONIGHT!

NYC: JUDY GARLAND LIVE! WITH GUEST LENNIE WATTS TONIGHT!

Tommy Femia, the 7-time MAC Award-winning impersonator, continues 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, October 16th is the multi-award winning singer/director Lennie Watts. Christopher Denny and David Maiocco serve as musical directors. Tommy Femia made his Off Broadway debut in The New American at The Nat Horne Theatre, and toured the country, as Linus in You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. In Bucks County he appeared as Tallulah Bankhead in the musical Tallulah! and in New York City as Bette Davis in A Very Bette Christmas. He also starred in the hit Off Broadway production of the Drama Desk Award-winning Whoop-Dee-Doo! at the Actors' Playhouse, and starred as Judy Garland in the one-man show I Will Come Back at The Players Theatre. Mr. Femia took a recent break from his MAMA shows to perform in the role of Norma in a parody of Sunset Boulevard at the Abingdon Theatre on West 36th Street. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: MARQUEE FIVE RETURNS WITH "8-TRACK THROWBACK" - FINAL SHOW OF THE SERIES

NYC: MARQUEE FIVE RETURNS WITH "8-TRACK THROWBACK"
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Following a MAC Award-winning run of their debut act, "We Can Make It: The Songs Of Kander & Ebb", the vocal group Marquee Five brings a brand new show, "8-Track Throwback", to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for five performances in September & October. "8-Track Throwback" pays tribute to the singer/songwriters of the 60s and 70s with all new arrangements by Adam West Hemming with the voices of Mick Bleyer, Adam West Hemming, Vanessa Parvin, Sierra Rein and Julie Reyburn. Final performance is scheduled for Saturday, October 16th at 6:00 pm. Featuring audience favorites from Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Leonard Cohen and more, "8-Track Throwback" is a re-imagined and joyous celebration of the music that takes you back. Directed by Joseph Ward with Musical Direction by Adam West Hemming . The show features on Piano: Mark Janas , on Bass: Matt Scharfglass and Guitarists John Benthal (9/16 & 10/16) and Tony Romano (9/23, 9/25 & 10/2). "8-Track Throwback" is produced by Fr. Jeffrey Hamblin. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: ALISSA HUNNICUTT IN "THE KID INSIDE" AT DON'T TELL MAMA - FINAL SHOW OF SERIES

NYC: ALISSA HUNNICUTT IN "THE KID INSIDE" AT DON'T TELL MAMA - FINAL SHOW OF SERIES

Alissa Hunnicutt brings her show "The Kid Inside" back to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday, October 16th at 8:00 pm. She is joined by with Z Briggs, Honey Goodenough, Sarah Lafferty, and Chad Williams. Musical director is Steven Katz, and Warren Kelley directs. After a sold-out run earlier this year, Alissa is back with her unique blend of cabaret and puppetry for an evening of songs, patter, puppets and profanity. The show features hand/rod puppetry, toy theater, shadow puppetry, table top puppets, and a marionette, plus a found object puppetry video and an animated music video. But don't let the puppets fool you, this is not a show for kids. The Kid Inside reminds you that who you were is a big part of who you are. That kid in you can be open and vulnerable enough to get really hurt, but is also the eternal optimist who keeps telling you to get up and go on. This sweet and dirty, multi-media show features videos, six styles of puppetry (hand/rod, shadow, toy theater, table top, found object and marionette) and songs that will make you laugh and cry. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: WEST! THE HOTTEST REVUE OF THE YEAR - FINAL SHOW TODAY

NYC: WEST! THE HOTTEST REVUE OF THE YEAR - FINAL SHOW TODAY
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

J. Michael Reeds, Ben Misek and Luke Strandquist return to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) with four encore performances of the smash hit revue WEST! Performances are set for Thursday, October 14th at 7:00 pm; and Saturday, October 16th at 4:00 pm. Alternately beautiful, sexy, moving and hilarious, WEST boasts hot new arrangements of classic and contemporary Country and Rock, soaring vocals and witty stories of past and present. Multiple award-winner Miles Phillips directs and Wells Hanley serves as music director for the band featuring Tony Romano on guitar, Ritt Henn on bass and Brett Ripley on drums. There is a $20 Cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.$15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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HOTLINE BULLETIN: Connie Francis Castro Theatre Concert For Tonight Cancelled

Connie Francis Castro Theatre Concert For Tonight CancelledConnie Francis will not be appearing at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco on Saturday, October 16, 2010. Connie was advised at the last minute by her physicians that because of health reasons, she will be unable to travel and endure the strain of a long flight and perform in San Francisco at this time. We regret any incovenience this may have caused.

Tickets refundable at Castro Theatre.

http://conniefrancis.com/concerts.html

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

HOTLINE BULLETIN NYC: KEVIN DOZIER'S "TAKE ME TO THE WORLD" CLOSES 10-19 WITH NO COVER PERFORMANCE

HOTLINE BULLETIN NYC: KEVIN DOZIER'S "TAKE ME TO THE WORLD" CLOSES 10-19 WITH NO COVER PERFORMANCE
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Singer Kevin Dozier will present his acclaimed cabaret show "TAKE ME TO THE WORLD" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER(407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday, October 19th and at 7:00 pm. This will be the final show of the series and there will be NO COVER charge. Instead, Kevin will donate $20 to the American Cancer Society’s HOPE LODGE NYC for each person who attends that night. Kevin, who is a Divisional Vice President at COACH/Reed Krakoff, has asked COACH to participate in the benefit evening as part of their "Coach Matching Gift Program". COACH will not only match but double Kevin’s contribution for the first 45 people, thus raising $60 per attendee for HOPE LODGE that night. The evening, directed by Lennie Watts, includes songs by Maltby and Shire, Jones and Schmidt, Irving Berlin, Jerry Herman, Lerner and Loewe, Stephen Sondheim, Noel Coward, Ervin Drake and others. Kevin debuted "Take Me to the World" at FEINSTEIN'S earlier this year and returns in this extended engagement at the popular theatre-district restaurant and cabaret theatre named for Broadway's Laurie Beechman. Kevin will be joined by Musical Director Alex Rybeck at the piano.Kevin made his critically acclaimed NYC cabaret debut at DON'T TELL MAMA in June, 2008, followed by two successful runs at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (October 2008 and 2009) and FEINSTEIN'S in 2010. He was a 2009 MAC Award nominee for "Best Male Debut Performance" and was named "Male Cabaret Performer of the Year" in the San Francisco Cabaret Competition. There is NO COVER, just a 2-drink minimum. The show originally scheduled for October 26th has been cancelled.
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HOTLINE BULLETIN: MAC-SQUERADE GALA 10-23 AT THE IQUANA CANCELLED

NYC: MAC-SQUERADE GALA AT THE IQUANA CANCELLED

MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) has cancelled the MAC-SQUERADE GALA originally scheduled for Saturday, October 23rd at IGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE due to the low number of advance reservations received. More information will be given at the MAC ANNUAL MEETING at the METROPOLITAN ROOM on Saturday, October 16th at 1:00 pm.

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SATURDAY IN NYC: JUDY GARLAND LIVE! WITH GUEST LENNIE WATTS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16th IN NYC: JUDY GARLAND LIVE! WITH GUEST LENNIE WATTS

Important Message from The Laurie Beechman Theatre

Important Message from The After Party...

The Laurie Beechman Theatre has announced that

THE AFTER PARTY,

the weekly midtown schmoozefest for the theatrically inclined,

has been discontinued after four and a half remarkable years.

Our gratitude to our host, Brandon Cutrell, and our intrepid musical director, Ray Fellman. Also to all of the guest hosts, guest musical directors, and scores of special guests from Broadway, television, film and beyond who have joined us on our stage Friday night after Friday night (and Saturday morning to Saturday morning), our sincere thanks. Thank you also to our staff, past and present, including Alysha Umphress, Garbielle Stravelli, Jason Courson, Trevor Southworth, Becca Johnson-Southworth, Kendra Kay and Joey Pier.

But most especially, thanks to you for being a part of our family throughout the years, sometimes sharing your talents, sometimes kicking back with a cocktail(s) and calamari. Don't be strangers, and we look forward to seeing you as we embark upon new endeavors.

Yours,

The Staff and Management of The Laurie Beechman Theatre

West Bank Cafe
407 W. 42nd St. | New York, NY 10036

TODAY IN L.A.: GLORIA CALOMEE AT THE GARDENIA - ONE NIGHT ONLY

TODAY IN L.A.: GLORIA CALOMEE AT THE GARDENIA - ONE NIGHT ONLY

Gloria Calomee, an award-winning actress and international singer who has performed extensively in Europe and the United States, will perform on Thursday, October 14th at 9:00 pm at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 ). Gloria Calomee has appeared in such famous Paris boites as Les Tois Maillet and Discophage, and played a long stint at American jazz artist Memphis Slim's Paris nightclub, Memphis Melody. She has performed in Portugal at the Casinos of the Algarve as well as at the piano bar Quando O Piano Toca in Lisbon.She was featured on film in The Reivers with Steve McQueen, and in Roller-coaster, with James Caan. She toured as the "Lady in Blue" with the New York Shakespeare Company's National Tour of "For Colored Girls Who've Considered Suicide ..." , and in Iago at the Los Angeles Theater Center. Call for cover/minimum information.
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TODAY IN NEW ENGLAND: SUEDE RETURNS TO PROVINCETOWN IN OCTOBER

TODAY IN NEW ENGLAND: SUEDE RETURNS TO PROVINCETOWN IN OCTOBER

Pop/jazz/blues phenom Suede returns to Provincetown for the Women Innkeeper's 26th annual Women's Week on Friday, October 8th and Thursday & Friday, October 14th & 15th at 8:00 pm. Performances will be at VIXEN NIGHTCLUB AT THE PILGRIM HOUSE (336 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA - 508-487-6424). She will be accompanied by Freddie Boyle at the piano and Max Murray on bass. Known as sassy, smooth and intoxicating, she has also been described as"Like Diana Krall meets Natalie Cole meets Bette Midler." Tickets are $25-$50.

TODAY IN NYC: ANTHONY COCHRAN RETURNS WITH PRESLEY LIVES

TODAY IN NYC: ANTHONY COCHRAN WITH PRESLEY LIVES

Anthony Cochran returns to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, October 14th at 9:30 pm. In collaboration with musical director Daryl Kojak, Cochran presents the final 2010 performance of his show - PRESLEY LIVES. With fresh & modern arrangements of songs written or performed by Elvis Presley, this promises to be a stellar evening. Cochran is originally from North Carolina. While not on stage, he is a successful interior and furniture designer in New York. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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TODAY IN NYC: SINGING SO OTHERS CAN SOAR AT THE TRIAD

TODAY IN NYC: SINGING SO OTHERS CAN SOAR

There will be another performance of "Bewitched, The Songs of Rodgers and Hart" at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) by The Philhallmonic Society on Friday, October 22nd at 9:00 pm. This special event concert is a benefit for this unique organization. Bewitched is directed and arranged by international Broadway composer, conductor and producer Phil Hall, and is staged by Broadway dancer and choreographer Mark Santoro. Under the leadership of Phil Hall, The Philhallmonic Society is a bevy of beautiful Broadway, cabaret and classical singers who contribute their talents to support humanitarian causes. They sing their hearts out to send a message which is all too often forgotten: it is never too late to follow your passion, and, by doing so, find fulfillment and help others. The Philhallmonic Society delivers an unforgettable musical experience of the highest caliber. Philhallmonic members participating in the October 14th Triad event are: Karen Arlington, Dolly Ellen Friedman, Jani Gerard, Phil Hall, Wendy Kelly, Valerie Lemon Rendon, Robin Manning, Linda Sue Moshier, Mary Anne Prevost, Rachael Robbins, Amanda Serra, & Diana Silva. And for the October 22nd concert are: Sumayya Ali, Karen Arlington, Mary Lou Barber, Dolly Ellen Friedman, Jani Gerard, Phil Hall, Wendy Kelly, Valerie Lemon Rendon, Robin Manning, Linda Sue Moshier, Mary Anne Prevost, Rachael Robbins, Amanda Serra, Diana Silva, & Erika Smith. Tickets are only $20 for general admission and $30 for premium seating. There is a two drink minimum for the shows (cash only). Tickets are available through SMARTTIX at http://www.smarttix.com/
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TODAY IN NYC: JOHN PATRICK HART IN "NOEL COWARD IN LAST VEGAS" - ONE NIGHT ONLY

TODAY IN NYC: JOHN PATRICK HART IN "NOEL COWARD IN LAST VEGAS" - ONE NIGHT ONLY

After a very successful run with his, "Mad About The Boy" show at DON'T TELL MAMA & THE TRIAD, John Patrick Hart will bring his new show "NOEL COWARD IN LAST VEGAS" to THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) for one night only, on Thursday, October 14th at 9:15 pm. Directed by Jay Rogers, the show also features musical direction by Clare Cooper. Noel's legendary appearance in Las Vegas gave new meaning and impetus to the special world of cabaret. His show was the talk of Hollywood and Broadway and got worldwide press -- literally putting Las Vegas on a whole show business map. John re-creates the heart of Noel's super Las Vegas Show. He sings Coward's most famous songs, sprinkled with Noel's sophisticated patter. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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TODAY IN NYC: WEST! THE HOTTEST REVUE OF THE YEAR RETURNS - FINAL TWO PERFORMANCES

TODAY IN NYC: WEST! THE HOTTEST REVUE OF THE YEAR RETURNS - FINAL TWO PERFORMANCES
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

TODAY IN S.F.: RUSSELL THOMPKINS & THE NEW STYLISTICS THROUGH OCTOBER 17th

TODAY IN S.F.: RUSSELL THOMPKINS & THE NEW STYLISTICS THROUGH OCTOBER 17th

Russell Thompkins Jr and the new Stylistics will perform at the RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) Wednesday through Sunday, October 13th through 17th at 8:00 pm (7:00 pm on Sunday). For over 30 years, Russell Thompkins Jr was the original lead singer of the Stylistics. His impeccable falsetto voice led the group to international fame and recognition. Russell had the opportunity to work with such greats as Thom Bell, Linda Creed, Burt Bacharach, Carol Bayer Sager, Van McCoy, Teddy Randazzo, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Dexter Wansel, Cynthia Biggs, Preston Glass, Maurice Starr, and Jeff Tyzik. Russell's distinctive falsetto was the driving force and the backbone of the original Stylistics and it earned them: (7) gold albums, (5) gold singles, (2) double gold singles, (8) platinum albums, (1) double platinum album, (4) platinum singles along with a Grammy nomination in 1974 for "You make Me Feel Brand New," and a plaque on the Walk of Fame in 1994, in center city Philadelphia, including various awards and trophies from around the world. In May of 2004 they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. There is a $42.50-$47.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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TODAY IN NEW ENGLAND: AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC WITH GRETCHEN BOSTROM

TODAY IN NEW ENGLAND: AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC WITH GRETCHEN BOSTROM

Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month Leslie Holmes holds an amazing Open Mic night at the AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER (160 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787), and each show features a special guest. On Wednesday, October 13th the featured guest is Gretchen Bostrom. Joe Reid accompanies and will be playing for the singers at the open-mic. The show starts at 7:30 pm, and there is an $10 cover charge ($9 cover for BACA members).
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TODAY IN NYC: JOHN ABERCROMBIE QUARTET AT BIRDLAND THROUGH OCTOBER 16th

TODAY IN NYC: JOHN ABERCROMBIE QUARTET AT BIRDLAND THROUGH OCTOBER 16th

The John Abercrombie Quartet will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, October 12th through 16th, with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. The John Abercrombie Quartet features Mark Feldman (violin), Joey Baron (drums), and Thomas Morgan (bass). Over a career spanning more than 40 years and nearly 50 albums, John Abercrombie has established himself as one the masters of jazz guitar. Favoring unusual sounds and nontraditional ensembles (recent quartet recordings have included violinist Mark Feldman), Abercrombie is a restless experimenter, working firmly in the jazz tradition while pushing the boundaries of meter and harmony. Abercrombie has performed live and recorded with a long list of jazz greats, including Gil Evans, Gato Barbieri, Barry Miles, Chico Hamilton, Jack DeJohnette, John Scofield, Richie Beirach, to name a few. Abercrombie keeps up a heavy touring schedule and continues to record with ECM, a relationship that has spanned more than 30 years. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

TODAY IN NYC: FEINSTEIN'S PRESENTS THE DEBUT OF PAULA WEST THROUGH OCTOBER 16th

TODAY IN NYC: FEINSTEIN'S PRESENTS THE DEBUT OF PAULA WEST THROUGH OCTOBER 16th

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the debut engagement of critically-acclaimed jazz vocalist Paula West from Tuesday through Saturday, October 12th through 16th and returning from Monday through Saturday, November 22nd through 27th. She will perform selections by Bob Dylan ("Shelter From The Storm"), Jimmy Webb ("Wichita Lineman"), Duke Ellington ("Everything But You") and Irving Berlin ("Suppertime"). She will be joined by the George Mesterhazy Quartet, which features Mr. Mesterhazy on piano, Barak Mori on bass, Jerome Jennings on drums and Ed Cherry on guitar. Paula West has captured the hearts of critics and audiences alike from coast to coast. Known and respected for her creative and distinct repertoire, West adds her own depth and drama to whichever song she chooses for the moment, creating whole new frameworks of meaning for American favorites. Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8:00 and 10:30 pm; The added show on Monday, November 22nd is at 8:30 pm, and there is no show on Thursday, November 25th. There is a $40-$60 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.
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TODAY IN NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: QUINN LEMLEY - SINGER

TODAY IN NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: QUINN LEMLEY - SINGER

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, October 13th, and features Quinn Lemley - Singer, with Tedd Firth - Piano, Karl Spicer - Bass and Tom Pollard - Drums. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.
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TODAY IN NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH GUESTS

TODAY IN NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH GUESTS

Dana Lorge hosts "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 October 13th, will feature guests Cindy Marchionda, George Stella, J. Micheal Reed, Pamela Case Palmieri, Sunny Leigh, Eric Cheski and Mary Lahti. Barry Levitt on keyboard & Saadi Zain on bass. There is a $12 cover, no minimum.

TODAY IN NYC: Broadway's original "Sandy" (Grease): CAROLE DEMAS' "SUMMER NIGHTS" RETURNS

TODAY IN NYC: Broadway's original "Sandy" (Grease): CAROLE DEMAS' "SUMMER NIGHTS" RETURNS

Carole Demas, Broadway's original "Sandy" (Grease), and Star of TV's "The Magic Garden" is returning for two more nights at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) with her show "Summer Nights" on Wednesday, October 13th and Wednesday, October 27th, both shows at 7:00 pm. The singing actress presents eclectic music from an eclectic life: Broadway, Classic Pop, Rock, Great American Songbook and more. The program is directed by Charles Repole, and also features performances by music director Ian Herman (piano), Sean Harkness, (guitar), and special guest performers, Paula Janis, Ilene Kristen and Josh Franklin. Ms. Demas is best known for her critically acclaimed creation of the female lead, "Sandy," in the original Broadway blockbuster musical Grease, and for her co-starring role in The Magic Garden, the most successful regional show in the history of children's television. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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TODAY IN NYC: CRAIG POMRANZ RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER

TODAY IN NYC: CRAIG POMRANZ RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Saloon singer Craig Pomranz returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with an all-new show, for three Wednesdays in October, October 13th, 20th & 27th, all shows at 9:30 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 $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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Monday, October 11, 2010

TODAY IN S.F.: POLITICAL COMEDIAN WILL DURST AT THE RRAZZ ROOM

TODAY IN S.F.: POLITICAL COMEDIAN WILL DURST AT THE RRAZZ ROOM

Will Durst, political comic and irreverent satirist, brings his new show, "In a State of Confusion" to THE RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) Mondays, October 11th & 18th, at 8:00 pm. Fresh from the triumph of his acclaimed one-man Off Broadway show, "The All American Sport of Bipartisan Bashing," political comedian Will Durst is back with his quiver chock full of fresh topical barbs. In addition to his extensive comedy career, he also writes syndicated columns, radio and television commentaries, appears on CNN, C-SPAN and NPR, and indulges in stage and screen acting, talk show hosting, and voice-overs. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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TODAY IN L.A.: SOPHIE PLAYS THE MAGIC CASTLE

TODAY IN L.A.: SOPHIE PLAYS THE MAGIC CASTLE

Sharon McNight brings her Sophie Tucker tribute show RED HOT MAMA to THE INNER CIRCLE AT THE MAGIC CASTLE (7001 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, CA - 323-851-3313 x303 ) on Sunday & Monday, October 10th & 11th at 8:00 pm. "The Sophie Tucker Songbook" debuted at New York's Rainbow & Stars as part of an ASCAP Sunday night showcase March '96. Since then, Sharon developed it into a one-woman musical, Red Hot Mama, which was workshopped at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Lucille Lortell's White Barn Theatre, and has finished a successful three month run Off-Broadway at the York Theatre. Her regional credits include Amanda McBroom's Heartbeats at the Pasadena Playhouse, and an award winning Dolly in Hello Dolly at the Peninsula Civic Light Opera (a role she repeated in her hometown, Modesto). Sharon was Sister Hubert in Nunsense in Los Angeles and San Francisco, where she received the Bay Area Critics Circle Award for "Best Performance in a Musical". She is the narrator of the documentary, "There That Night," the story of the Provincetown, Massachusetts fire, and was featured in the recent A & E documentary, "It's Burlesque", for her research on Mae West and Sophie Tucker. She is a master teacher on the faculty of the Yale Cabaret Symposium. Call for cover/minimum information.
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TODAY IN L.A.: MUSICAL/COMEDY TRIO AT THE GARDENIA

TODAY IN L.A.: MUSICAL/COMEDY TRIO AT THE GARDENIA

Youtube sensation Roy Zimmerman, Comic Chanteuse Teresa Tudury and singer/songwriter D.C. Anderson will appear at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 ) on Monday, October 11th at 9:00 pm. D.C. Anderson has toured extensively throughout the US and Canada this past 20 years with THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as an actor/singer. Along the way he has taken advantage of any and every opportunity to sing his own collaborations - theaters, concert halls, music clubs Recording studios are a favorite haunt - resulting in 10 recordings from FOOL MOON through to his recent release CLOSE COMPANIONS, many of which are available on the LML Music label. Teresa Tudury started writing songs at age 12 and was performing in San Francisco nightclubs by the time she was 15. She has played on and off in the Bay Area for years, and for almost two decades was based in Los Angeles where in addition to music gigs, she wrote comedy and worked as a character actress on stage and screen. What's funny about war, poverty, ignorance, bigotry, neo-conservatism, homophobia, greed, lust and fear? Ask Roy Zimmerman. He's been writing satirical songs for twenty years. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.
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TODAY IN CHI: PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE PRESENTS "BY POPULAR DEMAND" • FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

TODAY IN CHI: PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE PRESENTS "BY POPULAR DEMAND"
• FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Porchlight Music Theatre, director Rob Lindley and musical director Tom King Clear present "By Popular Demand" benefit concert on Monday, October 11th at 7:30 pm at MAYNE STAGE (1328 West Morse Street, Chicago, IL - TKTS: 773-325-9884 - ). The event features dazzling entertainment by the best musical talent Chicago has to offer in Act. I. Vote at intermission to determine who will return to sing again in Act II! Two free votes are included with your admission. Each additional vote costs just $1 and supports new talent, new works and new productions at Porchlight. Scheduled to appear: Jayson Brooks, Sean Effinger-Dean, Nicholas Foster, Jess Godwin, Lina Kernan, Ryan Lanning, Bethany Thomas, Joseph Tokarz, Rebecca Finnegan, Jenny Tjepkema, Cameron Brune and Jeremy Rill. Directed by Christopher Pazdernik. Tickets are $40.

TODAY IN NYC: "NAT SINGS NAT: THE SONGS OF NAT KING COLE" ONE NIGHT ONLY

TODAY IN NYC: "NAT SINGS NAT: THE SONGS OF NAT KING COLE" ONE NIGHT ONLY

Jim Caruso announceS the return of the award-winning singer Natalie Douglas toBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Monday, October 11th at 7:00 pm as part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series. The critically acclaimed Nightlife, Bistro & seven time MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas returns with an all new show, "Nat Sings Nat: The Songs of Nat King Cole." Natalie, her longtime musical director, Mark Hartman, and her band of Broadway All-Stars will present the songs of this legend of American Jazz & Popular Music. Included in the concert will be beloved standards such as "Unforgettable," "Mona Lisa," "The Very Thought of You" and lesser-known gems like "Destination Moon" and "Sweet Lorraine." There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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TODAY IN NYC: BARRY LLOYD FLYS SOLO AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM ONE NIGHT ONLY

TODAY IN NYC: BARRY LLOYD FLYS SOLO AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM ONE NIGHT ONLY

S.F. based Barry Lloyd will be flying solo - no bass or drums - at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Monday, October 11th at 9:30 pm. Just Barry, 16 songs and a piano. The show is a tribute to one of his favorite artists - Ruth Draper, a true "diseuse". It is an evening of musical "monologues"; songs which are self contained stories. He's chosen a rather eclectic group of numbers by some of the greatest song writers in our American Songbook: Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields, Bart Howard, Carol Hall, Jule Styne, Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg, Billy Barnes, Schmidt & Jones and Hugh Martin among others. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

TODAY IN NYC: "BERLIN, MON AMOUR" WITH ADRIENNE HAAN

TODAY IN NYC: "BERLIN, MON AMOUR" WITH ADRIENNE HAAN

"Berlin, Mon Amour", a passionate, theatrical chanson voyage through the 20th Century featuring International Singing Star Adrienne Haan, will be presented at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Monday, October 11th at 7:00 pm. Dive into the bizarre and decadent world of the Weimar Republic, learn about the women's movement and the liberalization of the gays in 1920s Germany; listen to the melancholy of Klezmer as well as the passionate melodies of French chansonniers Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf; sung in German, English, French and Yiddish. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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TODAY IN NYC: MARY TESTA IN "CLASSICALLY SPEAKING" AT THE BEECHMAN

TODAY IN NYC: MARY TESTA IN "CLASSICALLY SPEAKING" AT THE BEECHMAN

Two-time Tony Award nominee Mary Testa will perform her latest one-woman show, "Classically Speaking," at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) with two-time Tony winner Michael Starobin on piano, two nights only, on Mondays, October 11th & 18th at 9:30 pm. Ms. Testa characterizes the evening as "all about life philosophy and the classics: Shakespeare, Chekhov, and classics of all kinds." The evening will feature new music, with familiar tunes peppered throughout. She will include songs by William Finn, Michael-John Lachuisa, Annie Lennox, and more. Mary Testa made her Broadway debut in the original cast of Barnum in 1980. Since then, she has sung the works of some of Broadway's most noted composers, including Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Kander and Ebb. She received Tony nominations for her roles in revivals of On the Town and 42nd Street, four Drama Desk Award nominations, and an Obie Award. She was recently seen on Broadway in the latest revival of Guys and Dolls, as well as the hit musical Xanadu. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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TODAY IN NYC: BRONWYN RUCKER'S HAPPY HOUR SALON MONDAYS AT IDO SUSHI

TODAY IN NYC: BRONWYN RUCKER'S HAPPY HOUR SALON MONDAYS AT IDO SUSHI

Bronwyn Rucker hosts "The Happy Hour Salon" open-mic at IDO SUSHI (29 Seventh Avenue South, NY - 212-691-7177 - ) every Monday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. On Monday, October 11th, Co-Host is J. Michael Reeds, with Broc Hempel at the piano. Join Bronwyn's Frolics, Follies, Gaities, Vanities, Scandals! So come down and sing a song, meet new friends and have a fun time in the Village. No cover.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

TODAY IN P.N.W.: ARNALDO - ONE NIGHT ONLY AT JULIA'S ON BROADWAY SALUTES EARTHA

TODAY IN P.N.W.: ARNALDO - ONE NIGHT ONLY AT JULIA'S ON BROADWAY SALUTES EARTHA

Seattle based Arnaldo, Drag Chanteuse will perform "C'est Si Bon! - a tribute to Eartha Kitt" for one night only on Sunday, October 10th at 7:00 pm at JULIA'S ON BROADWAY (300 Broadway Eest, Seattle, WA - 206-324-0513) in preparation for her return to NYC's THE DUPLEX in late October. She is joined by longtime musical collaborator Charles Baker. Earlier this year, Arnaldo was performed this tribute show at The Rrazz Room in San Francisco and at The MBar in Los Angeles to critical acclaim. There is a $20 plus a 2-drink minimum.
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TODAY IN S.F.AREA: ANITA WARDELL FLIES IN FROM LONDON TO BIRD'S NEST

TODAY IN S.F.AREA: ANITA WARDELL FLIES IN FROM LONDON TO BIRD'S NEST

BIRD'S NEST JAZZ at WATERPARK LOFTS (2875 Glascock Street #109, Oakland, CA - 510-534-6163) presents jazz in an intimate setting the last Sunday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Seating is first come, first served. This month the event is being held early because of the booking of a special guest. On Sunday, October 10th, the club will present BBC Award winning singer Anita Wardell, who flies in from london to sing at the Bird's Nest Jazz Party! She will be joined by David Udolf - Piano, Dean Riley - Bass and Wally Schnalle - Drums. Anita Wardell is a true jazz messenger. Her singing is exciting and breath-taking. Born in the UK, raised in Australia and now based in London, she is noted for her captivating vocal improvisations and vocalese lyrics to instrumental solos. She is a musician who uses her voice as an instrument, displaying precision, agility and heart-felt emotion. Her ballads are exquisite. $26 cover includes food & beverage. Call for directions.
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TODAY IN L.A.: SOPHIE PLAYS THE MAGIC CASTLE

TODAY IN L.A.: SOPHIE PLAYS THE MAGIC CASTLE

TODAY IN L.A.AREA: MUSICAL/COMEDY TRIO AT THE COFFEE GALLERY, ALTADENA, CA

TODAY IN L.A.AREA: MUSICAL/COMEDY TRIO AT THE COFFEE GALLERY, ALTADENA, CA

Youtube sensation Roy Zimmerman, Comic Chanteuse Teresa Tudury and singer/songwriter D.C. Anderson will appear at The Coffee Gallery (2029 North Lake Street, Altadena, CA - 626 794-2424) on Sunday, October 10th at 7:30 pm. D.C. Anderson has toured extensively throughout the US and Canada this past 20 years with THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as an actor/singer. Along the way he has taken advantage of any and every opportunity to sing his own collaborations - theaters, concert halls, music clubs Recording studios are a favorite haunt - resulting in 10 recordings from FOOL MOON through to his recent release CLOSE COMPANIONS, many of which are available on the LML Music label. Teresa Tudury started writing songs at age 12 and was performing in San Francisco nightclubs by the time she was 15. She has played on and off in the Bay Area for years, and for almost two decades was based in Los Angeles where in addition to music gigs, she wrote comedy and worked as a character actress on stage and screen. What's funny about war, poverty, ignorance, bigotry, neo-conservatism, homophobia, greed, lust and fear? Ask Roy Zimmerman. He's been writing satirical songs for twenty years. There is a $15 cover.

TODAY IN N.E.: SUEDE AT JONATHAN'S RESTAURANT, OGUNQUIT, ME

TODAY IN N.E.: SUEDE AT JONATHAN'S RESTAURANT, OGUNQUIT, ME

After several sold-out shows, pop/jazz/blues phenom Suede returns to JONATHAN'S RESTAURANT (92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit, ME - 207-646-4777) on Sunday, October 10th at 8:00 pm. Known as sassy, smooth and intoxicating, she has also been described as"Like Diana Krall meets Natalie Cole meets Bette Midler." $27.50 (advance) & $30 (day of show) general admission. Dinner Packages Available. Reservations are required.

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TODAY ON THE RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": PRE-EMPTED THIS WEEK

TODAY ON THE RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": PRE-EMPTED THIS WEEK
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays, and is hosted by David Kenney. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. On Sunday, October 10th, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN is pre-empted for THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO / WBAI ON AIR PLEDGE DRIVE and will return on Sunday, October 17th. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ or contact:oldisnew@earthlink.net. You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .

TODAY IN NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON WITH CO-HOST SHANA FARR

TODAY IN NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON WITH CO-HOST SHANA FARR

Mark Janas' Salon returns toETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141 - ). The Salon is where singers, writers and musicians share their talent with each other and audience members around a chosen theme. Co-host for Sunday, October 10th is Shana Farr. Theme is "Color My World". As always, the theme is only a suggestion; you may perform anything you like in any musical genre: Broadway, pop, rock, country, jazz, classical, etc. See http://www.markjanasthesalon.com/ for more details. Salon continues every Sunday (except October 31st, November 28th & December 5th) through December 19th! There is a $10 cash cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

TODAY IN NYC: MILLA ILIEVA IN "TEN! TEN! TEN!" AT FEINSTEIN'S

TODAY IN NYC: MILLA ILIEVA IN "TEN! TEN! TEN!" AT FEINSTEIN'S

Award-winning jazz/cabaret artist Milla Ilieva will bring her new show "Ten! Ten! Ten!" toFEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) for a one-night-only evening on Sunday, October 10th at 8:30 pm. The evening will feature Paul Trueblood as musical director along with Jared Egan on double bass and James Brennan as director. Milla will bring her signature saucy and sophisticated performance style to songs as different as Vernon Duke's "I Like the Likes of You" and "Better" by Ed Kleban to Rodgers & Hart's "Funny Valentine" and a stirring rendition of "Losing My Mind" and "Thinking of You" by Stephen Sondheim and Harry Ruby & Bert Kalmar respectively. Milla will dedicate "Ten!Ten!Ten!" in memory of her former director, Margery Beddow, who passed away earlier this year. Miss Beddow was Bob Fosse's assistant and performed in several of his shows, served as an understudy to Gwen Verdon and wrote what has been hailed as the quintessential book on Mr. Fosse, "Bob Fosse's Broadway." A Juilliard alum, Milla Ilieva was the recipient of the 2006 Bistro Award and a two-time Nightlife Award finalist. She has performed in opera and in concerts throughout the USA, France and Japan, and has devoted herself professionally to cabaret since 1992 when she debuted at Danny's Skylight Room in "An Earful of Music." In 1999 she began performing her critically acclaimed show "Hidden Voices" (with musical director Jeffrey Chappell) at Don't Tell Mama where it was extended several times. There is a $30-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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