CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 10/17/10

Saturday, October 23, 2010

SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS THROUGH OCTOBER 31st

8 SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS THROUGH OCTOBER 31st
$45 WORTH OF DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!

KEVIN McMULLAN PREMIERES TWIST OF FATE AT THE BEECHMAN
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Beloved cabaret veteran Kevin McMullan brings his highly anticipated new show TWIST OF FATE to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, October 23rd at 4:00 pm and Thursday, October 28th at 9:30 pm. TWIST OF FATE is a whimsical, funny, moving and magical evening's exploration of Fortune, Fate, Love, Life, Death, The Afterlife and Reincarnation - all presented through storytelling and gorgeous music ranging from Broadway and Swing to contemporary and alternative Rock classics from the likes of Styx, kd lang and Olivia Newton-John. Multiple award-winners Miles Phillips (Director) and Mark Janas (Music Director) oversee an ambitious whirlwind of a show that unveils McMullan at the center of a six piece Gypsy Jazz Band and a dazzling assortment of Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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GRETCHEN REINHAGEN IN TRIBUTE SHOW TO JANIS JOPLIN
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Nightlife, Bistro and MAC Award winning artist Gretchen Reinhagen and her all-girl band return to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) in October with her acclaimed show "Gretchen Sings Janis Joplin's Pearl." Joining Gretchen will be Musical Director Tracy Stark at the piano, Lisa Brigantino on bass and guitar, and drummer Donna Kelly. Performances are scheduled for Sunday, October 24th at 6:00 pm; Tuesday, October 26th at 7:00 pm; and Thursday, November 4th at 7:00 pm. Barry Kleinbort directs. "Gretchen Sings Janis Joplin's Pearl" was originally created as part of the award winning "Under the Covers" series this past March, produced by Lennie Watts. Artists in the series were asked to choose their favorite album and cover it, start to finish. In choosing Pearl, Gretchen recreates the iconic final album of legendary blues rocker Janis Joplin, exploring not only the rock side of the album with songs like "Move Over" and "Half Moon," but also the quieter moments with songs like "A Woman Left Lonely" and "Trust Me." In addition, she explores moments from Janis Joplin's life; the last of which were spent recording this album. Joplin did not live to see Pearl released in early 1971, which became the biggest selling album of her career, and produced her only #1 hit, "Me and Bobby McGee." There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: OPERATICALLY SPEAKING AT DON'T TELL MAMA
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Singer Parker Scott joins with Dylan Bandy, Lauren Frankovich and Dathan B.Williams in Operatically Speaking, a new cabaret experience at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Monday, October 25th at 7:00 pm & Sunday October 31st at 3:00 pm. This is opera on an intimate scale, blurring the line between stage, concert and cabaret. The performances are fueled with passion and honesty, and humor. The music comes from the worlds of opera, operetta and Broadway, featuring the works of Beethoven, Bernstein, Bizet, Copland, Gordon, Handel, Lalo, Lehar, Monteverdi, Rimsky-Korsakov and Sondheim. Individually, the cast has performed in venues in New York from Carnegie Hall to Broadway to Off-Off Broadway and has also appeared throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Conductor Peter Szep is the music director. Audrey Saint-Gil will be at the piano. The show is directed by Gerry Geddes and Mr. Williams. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: TERESE GENECCO & LITTLE BIG BAND CONTINUES AT IRIDIUM
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ScoBar Entertainment & BUG: OUT: MUSIC present Broadway's Longest Running Nightclub Act, Terese Genecco & her "little big band" at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121). Next performance is on Tuesday, October 26th with different 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. This month's guest is Broadway star Karen Mason (Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Sunset Boulevard.) Genecco's 8-piece band features Barry Levitt on piano, Kenny Lavender on trumpet, Joe Abba on drums, Mayra Casales on Latin Percussion, Tom Hubbard on bass, Sean Harkness on guitar, Cliff Lyons on tenor sax, Mark Miller on trombone, and also featuring (as schedules permit) Grammy winners Lew Soloff (Blood Sweat & Tears) on trumpet and Skip Ward (Steve Martin's "The Crow") on bass and Grammy nominee ("Liza's At The Palace") Michael Berkowitz on drums. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

NYC: JOAN JAFFEE RETURNS TO SING FUNNY SOME MORE
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The incredible JOAN JAFFE Sings Funny...Part II returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Wednesdays, October 27th & November 3rd at 7:30 pm. A 2010 MAC Award Nominee and veteran of Broadway, Off-Broadway, tours, films and TV, she has received critical acclaim from the press for her show. Joan has won tremendous praise from her family and raves from the press for her new CD JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY... Along with some surprises, the show will focus on mostly real fun songs and banter with 3 outstanding comic songs written by award winning songwriter Francesca Blumenthal, plus songs by Alan Arkin and Murray Grand - and some sassy rarities that only Joan could pull off. Multi- award winner Jerry Scott (who just won his eighth MAC Award) 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.$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: ANNIE KOZUCH IS "HERE WITH YOU" AT THE METROPOLITAN
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Annie Kozuch promises to take you on a jazz infused journey as she performs songs from her new CD "Here With You" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursdays, October 28th and November 4th & 11th, all shows at 9:30 pm. From the jazz standards and swing of the American Songbook, to the sensual Bossa Nova of Brazil, to the romantic Bolero learned in her homeland Mexico, she is joined by the talented Frank Ponzio (piano), Vito Lesczak (drums), Saadi Zain (bass) and Cecilia Tenconi (flute/saxophone). Annie was raised in Mexico City and after seeing her first professional show at the age of six, she knew she wanted to perform. She sat in on her siblings' guitar lessons and learned to sing all the boleros and mariachis. Encouraged by her parents to "do what makes you happy" she furthered her passion for acting and singing by training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (R.A.D.A.), London, and graduated from Mills College, CA, with a B.A. in Dramatic Arts. After a few years in San Francisco, she moved to New York City. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: TISH ONEY WITH "JAZZ SEASONS" AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
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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, 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.

NYC: STEARNS MATTHEWS IN "THIS WILL BE..." AT THE BEECHMAN
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Stearns Matthews will present his latest solo cabaret show, "this will be ..." at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturdays, October 30th and November 6th, both performances at 4:00 pm. The show features direction by 2010 MAC Award winner Lennie Watts and musical direction by multiple award winner Steven Ray Watkins. "this will be ..." is the narrative of Stearns' current "quarter-life crisis" and features songs drawn from a variety of genres: "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash, "Dancing Girls" by Nik Kershaw, "Are You Sure?" by Willie Nelson, "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" by Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy, "One Way Ticket" by Bruce Hart and Stephen Lawrence, and "If You Really Knew Me" by Carole Bayer-Sager and Marvin Hamlisch. Stearns was a 2009 MAC Award nominee for his solo show, "I Was Here". Stearns holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Westminster Choir College. In 2009, he presented a critically acclaimed duet show, "50 Years Experience ... 25 Years in the Making." with long-time friend and collaborator Megan Candio. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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BOS: BOSTON CABARET ICON JAN PETERS AT CLUB CAFE ONE NIGHT ONLY - VERY FUNNY!

BOS: BOSTON CABARET ICON JAN PETERS AT CLUB CAFE ONE NIGHT ONLY - VERY FUNNY!

Jan Peters will be performing at CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA - 617-536-0966) on Saturday, October 23rd from 9:00 pm to midnight. She is joined by Jim Rice at the piano. The club is offering a special 3 course prix fixe menu for only $20 and NO cover charge before 10:00 pm. Performers are invited to join in at the mic if time permits.

M.W.: HILARY FELDMAN IN HOLLYWOOD & BROADWAY: A FINE ROMANCE at THE SKOKIE

M.W.: HILARY FELDMAN IN HOLLYWOOD & BROADWAY: A FINE ROMANCE

Hilary Feldman will debut her new show, HOLLYWOOD & BROADWAY: A FINE ROMANCE at THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761) on Saturday, October 23rd at 8:00 pm. Around the time Eddie Cantor was Makin' Whoopee, a young Hollywood spotted old Dame Broadway across a crowded country. He flirted until she could resist no longer. Thus began a beautiful relationship - filled with creativity, challenges, intrigue and, of course, romance - that has lasted nearly a century. This unique and remarkable tale is told through backstage stories, delectable anecdotes, and the best music of both worlds. Musical direction by Beckie Menzie. Tickets are $25.

N.Y.STATE: CD RELEASE "LYNNE KERR: SONGS MY HUSBAND WROTE" TODAY AT FORT SALEM THEATER

N.Y.STATE: CD RELEASE "LYNNE KERR: SONGS MY HUSBAND WROTE"

The CABARET AT FORT SALEM THEATER(11 East Broadway, Salem, NY - 518-854-9200) presents Lynne Kerr in "Songs My Husband Wrote" on Saturday, October 23rd at 8:00 pm. The popular den mother of Fort Salem's cabaret will be singing songs from her brand new CD, a sampling of the 22 tracks of melodies written by her husband, Fort Salem Artistic Director, Jay Kerr. Ms. Kerr will be signing copies. $15 cover includes a copy of the CD with every reservation.

NYC: "ROSIE!- A TRIBUTE..." WITH HEATHER MORAN - ONE SHOW ONLY TODAY AT 9:30 PM

NYC: "ROSIE!- A TRIBUTE..." WITH HEATHER MORAN

Chicago's Heather Moran will be making her New York debut in October at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, October 23rd at 9:30 pm. She brings with her some of Chicago hottest jazz musicians on the scene today, including pianist Damian Espinosa, bassist Marc Piane and vocalist Myles Hayes. Heather will be performing her hit Clooney show, "Rosie!- A Tribute..." The show is a loving and well-told musical adventure spanning the 40 year career of the great Girl Singer, Rosemary Clooney. Heather Moran has created a musical tapestry from the colorful life of Clooney, spanning from her birth in Maysville, Kentucky, through her nervous breakdown in the late 1960's, her mid 1970's comeback, all the way to her death in 2002. Heather has performed this show at some venues such as Davenports, Maxim's and the Acorn Theater in Michigan, Milwaukee's Wilson Center for the Arts and the Skokie Theater. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: KEVIN McMULLAN PREMIERES "TWIST OF FATE" AT THE BEECHMAN TODAY AT 4:00 PM

NYC: KEVIN McMULLAN PREMIERES TWIST OF FATE AT THE BEECHMAN
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NYC: SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY FIRST MEETING OF THE SEASON TODAY AT 12:30 pm

NYC: SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY FIRST MEETING OF THE SEASON
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT

The New York Sheet Music Society returns for a new season it's monthly programs on Saturday, October 23rd at LOCAL 802 MUSICIANS' HALL (322 West 48th Street, NYC). There is a Flea Market starting at 12:30 pm (a great place to find music, tapes, CD's etc. at bargain prices} followed by a program from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. The program will feature Elizabeth Sharland's latest book "Behind the Doors of Notorious Covent Garden.The Cultural Heart Of London" about the history, the royal scandals, jokes, musicals at Drury Lane, the Lyceum ... and the ghosts! The incomparable Steve Ross will perform Noel Coward songs along with many treasures from the heyday of Covent Garden and the Tony Award-winning Tammy Grimes will be sing as well. The meeting is free to members, $10 for non-members.
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Friday, October 22, 2010

S.F.: CARLY OZARD WITH "SOMEBODY TO LOVE: MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE MERCURY"

S.F.: "SOMEBODY TO LOVE: MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE MERCURY"

After covering and loving his music for years, Carly Ozard and musical director Joe Wicht have created "Somebody To Love: My Musical Tribute to Freddie Mercury" to be presented at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Friday & Saturday, October 22nd & 23rd at 10:30 pm. Ever since Carly discovered the voice of Freddie Mercury, she has been in love with his theatrical, rocker glam persona. Freddie Mercury could sing anything...in any style, and that alone is an art to celebrate. Carly will be Queen for a day, paying homage to her idol, and sharing historic and interesting facts about Mercury's public and intimate lifestyle. Carly relates to Mercury's flair for theatrical and dramatic performing, incorporating his work into the show. There is a $20-$30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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.A.: ANDREA MARCOVICCI'S HISTORY OF THE TORCH SONG AT THE GARDENIA

L.A.: ANDREA MARCOVICCI'S HISTORY OF THE TORCH SONG

Andrea Marcovicci's latest "Blue Champagne: The History of the Torch Song" will be presented at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 ) on Friday & Saturday, October 22nd & 23rd at 9:00 pm. Andrea returns to her first love: the torch song! Yet, the heartbreak will be balanced by zany numbers in the quest for a little comic relief from unrequited love,and of course, wonderful stories about the earliest ladies of torch including Helen Morgan, Ruth Etting, Libby Holman, and Fannie Brice, among others. Highlights include Someone to Watch Over Me, If Love Were All, Love Me or Leave Me, Body and Soul, and Shakin' the Blues Away. These are the final West Coast performances of this show before it moves to The Algonquin for the winter. Call for cover/minimum information.
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NYC: THE GARY NEGBAUR GROUP PLAYS 5C CAFE IB THE EAST VILLAGE TONIGHT

NYC: THE GARY NEGBAUR GROUP PLAYS 5C CAFE

The Gary Negbaur Group will be playing a mix of blues, jazz, and what-have-you on Friday, October 22nd from 8:00 to midnight at5C CAFE (68 Avenue C, NYC - 212-477-5993). Pianist/ singer/ songwriter Gary Negbaur has toured across the USA, Europe and Australia wowing audiences with his heartfelt and often humorous originals along with his innovative arrangements of standards. His recordings include a CD of original music (Let Me Explain) as well as a critically acclaimed solo album of standards (Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat) and a children's CD (Max's Family Band). In addition to performing, Gary writes music for theater and film, and many of his songs are performed and recorded by other singers. There is a $10 cover.

NYC: BEWITCHED! SONGS OF RODGERS & HART - SINGING SO OTHERS CAN SOAR

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 Triad event 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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NYC: ARNALDO IN C'EST SI BON! - A TRIBUTE TO EARTHA KITT - LAST SHOW OF SERIES TONIGHT

NYC: ARNALDO IN C'EST SI BON! - A TRIBUTE TO EARTHA KITT
MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Award winning Seattle based Arnaldo, Drag Chanteuse, will perform "C'est Si Bon! - a tribute to Eartha Kitt" on Friday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm atTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438). She is joined by musical director Bob Bruneau. Earlier this year, Arnaldo performed this tribute show at The Rrazz Room in San Francisco and at The MBar in Los Angeles to critical acclaim. There is a $15 plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: LOVE ROLLS ON...LIVE! CD RELEASE CONCERT - FINAL SHOW OF SERIES TONIGHT

NYC: LOVE ROLLS ON...LIVE! CD RELEASE CONCERT
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The CD Release Party of Susan Winter's 2010 MAC award winning CD, "Love rolls on ... LIVE!" will be held at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm. The CD was this year's winner of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, Nancy LaMott Recording of the Year. Rick Jensen, who was also Ms. LaMott's Musical Director, will be at the piano playing his inspired arrangements. Bass duties will be shared by Tom Hubbard on the 15th and Gene Perla on the 22nd. Plus there will be a special guest appearance by Geoff Stoner. Everyone who attends will receive a free copy of "Love rolls on...LIVE! Susan performs soon to be standards by contemporary writers such as Susan Werner, Carroll Coates, Dave Frishberg and Lee Wing. She also sings classics of the great American songbook by Arlen, Bernstein, Gershwin and Berlin. Directed by award winning Lina Koutrakos, Susan provides a fun-filled evening that has a few surprises in its more tender moments, such as when she brings her parents World War II love letters to life. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

CHI: ROBYN SPANGLER IN "LET ME SING!" AT DAVENPORTS - ONE NIGHT ONLY

CHI: ROBYN SPANGLER IN "LET ME SING!" AT DAVENPORTS - ONE NIGHT ONLY

Noted Los Angeles entertainer Robyn Spangler brings her new cabaret show "Let Me Sing!" to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Thursday, October 21st at 8:00 pm. She is joined by her musical director Todd Schroeder. Spangler has worked in front of audiences and behind the scenes, in regional theaters, movies, TV and commercials. She started singing professionally at 17 and is a third generation professional entertainer. She has sang everywhere and everything from telegrams to Carnegie Hall and debuted her first cabaret act at The Gardenia in Los Angeles last year. She has been in over 150 commercials most notably Ford Cars and Trucks, Hilton Hotels , Polygrip and Gatorade. Robyn's CD, On A Liquid Afternoon, is available at CD Baby, Amazon Music and iTunes. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: "TORCH: A CYCLE OF LOVE SONGS" AT THE BEECHMAN - FINAL SHOW TONIGHT

NYC: "TORCH: A CYCLE OF LOVE SONGS" AT THE BEECHMAN - FINAL SHOW TONIGHT

"TORCH: A Cycle of Love Songs" by composer/lyricist Derek Fox will be presented at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Thursday, October 21st at 7:00 pm. The shoe features three generations of women and one man burnt by love and singing the blues. Starring 2010 MAC Award Winner Best Jazz Vocalist Mary Foster Conklin, French-Canadian sensation Genevieve Leclerc, Forest Van Dyke & Joanna Hernandez. Musical Director is Kris Nolte with costuming by Don Sayres. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: ANNIE KOSUCH IS "HERE WITH YOU" AT THE METROPOLITAN THURSDAYS THROUGH NOVEMBER 11th

NYC: ANNIE KOSUCH IS "HERE WITH YOU" AT THE METROPOLITAN

Annie Kozuch promises to take you on a jazz infused journey as she performs songs from her new CD "Here With You" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursdays, October 21st & 28th and November 4th & 11th, all shows at 9:30 pm. From the jazz standards and swing of the American Songbook, to the sensual Bossa Nova of Brazil, to the romantic Bolero learned in her homeland Mexico, she is joined by the talented Frank Ponzio (piano), Vito Lesczak (drums), Saadi Zain (bass) and Cecilia Tenconi (flute/saxophone). Annie was raised in Mexico City and after seeing her first professional show at the age of six, she knew she wanted to perform. She sat in on her siblings' guitar lessons and learned to sing all the boleros and mariachis. Encouraged by her parents to "do what makes you happy" she furthered her passion for acting and singing by training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (R.A.D.A.), London, and graduated from Mills College, CA, with a B.A. in Dramatic Arts. After a few years in San Francisco, she moved to New York City. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: AMANDA McBROOM AT METROPOLITAN ROOM THROUGH SATURDAY

NYC: AMANDA McBROOM AT METROPOLITAN ROOM THROUGH SATURDAY

Los Angeles based singer/songwriter/actress Amanda McBroom continues at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) with her show "Noir" on Thursday, October 21st at 7:00 pm; Friday, October 22nd at 9:30 pm; and Saturday, October 23rd at 7:00 pm. The show is an evening of new and old love songs from the dark side, by such greats as Cole Porter, Jacques Brel, Astor Piazzola, Michele Brourman, and of course, some McBroom tunes. There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: TRIOS CONCERT SERIES: MATSUKI, TOROIAN & MILLHOUSE - ONE NIGHT ONLY

NYC: TRIOS CONCERT SERIES: MATSUKI, TOROIAN & MILLHOUSE
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

On Thursday, October 21st, Trios concert presents "Matsuki, Toroian & Millhouse", a concert program featuring vocalist Sue Matsuki, musical director Gregory Toroian, and bassist Steve Millhouse at THE MADISON AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH (Madison Avenue at East 31st Street, NYC), Paul N. Stephan, Minister of Music, Producer. This will be a show of all new tunes or tunes that Sue and her team have not performed in more than 5 years. Each TRIOS concert spans a wide range of music, from vocal trios to trios of composers, from classical to contemporary to musical theater, from light hearted to deeply spiritual as part of the church's Outreach Programs and the proceeds from this show will go back to these programs. TRIOS is a celebration of vocal music. Suggested donation of $10 to benefit the church. Reception follows the concert.

NYC: ARNALDO IN C'EST SI BON! - A TRIBUTE TO EARTHA KITT TONIGHT & FRIDAY NIGHT

NYC: ARNALDO IN C'EST SI BON! - A TRIBUTE TO EARTHA KITT
MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Award winning Seattle based Arnaldo, Drag Chanteuse, will perform "C'est Si Bon! - a tribute to Eartha Kitt" on Thursday & Friday, October 21st & 22nd at 7:00 pm at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438). She is joined by musical director Bob Bruneau. Earlier this year, Arnaldo performed this tribute show at The Rrazz Room in San Francisco and at The MBar in Los Angeles to critical acclaim. There is a $15 plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

NYC: JOAN RIVERS RETURNS 3 NIGHTS IN OCTOBER AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: JOAN RIVERS RETURNS 3 NIGHTS IN OCTOBER AT THE BEECHMAN

Comedy legend Joan Rivers returns with her her live stand-up act to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Wednesday & Thursday, October 20th & 21st at 9:00 pm and Tuesday, October 26th at 9:00 pm. Tickets are $35 and should be purchased at spincyclenyc.com or 212-352-3101. Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, reality TV and award show fashions. Rivers delivers a raunchy, politically incorrect evening of stand-up comedy. Pre-show, Lance Cruce entertains at the piano. A portion of the proceeds going to Joan Rivers' favorite charities: God's Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs for the Blind. A full dinner menu and bar are available. There is a $15 per person food/drink minimum.
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NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH GUESTS TONIGHT

NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH GUESTS

Dana Lorge hosts "Wednesday Night at the Iguana" every week at 8:00 pm at IGUANA'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 20th, will feature guests Linda Fields, Ruby Rims, Arnaldo - drag chanteuse, Adam Shapiro, Valentine Ryder, Jillian Laurain, Tym Moss, Marta Sanders, Nikki MacCallum and Louis DelPrete. Barry Levitt on keyboard & Saadi Zain on bass. There is a $12 cover, no minimum.
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NYC: ANY WEDNESDAY FEATURES JOAN JAFFEE - FREE CONCERT AT B & N

NYC: ANY WEDNESDAY FEATURES JOAN JAFFEE - FREE CONCERT AT B & N

ANY WEDNESDAY, the free in-store concert series that features the best in cabaret, jazz and theater music takes place at THE BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE (66th Street and Broadway, NYC). Performances are at 6:00 pm. On Wednesday, November 20th at 6:00 pm, guest is Joan Jaffee. Joan Jaffe Sings Funny... she also talks funny, and can also be touching and very original. If you haven't seen Joan before, you have a wonderful surprise waiting for you. If you do know her, well then come anyway for another great show. No Reservations taken. No cover. CDs for sale after show.

NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY AT ST. PETER'S: TED KOOSHIAN QUARTET

NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: TED KOOSHIAN QUARTET

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 20th, and features the Ted Kooshian Standard Orbit Quartet (Ted Kooshian - Piano, Ben Kono - Saxophones, Tom Hubbard - Bass, Warren Odze - Drums). Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.

NYC: CRAIG POMRANZ RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM TONIGHT

NYC: CRAIG POMRANZ RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM TONIGHT & NEXT WEDNESDAY

Saloon singer Craig Pomranz returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with an all-new show, for two more Wednesdays in October, October 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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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

NYC: ZIGGY STARDUST ON HALLOWEEN AT PRODUCERS CLUB • PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE

NYC: ZIGGY STARDUST ON HALLOWEEN AT PRODUCERS CLUB
PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE FROM PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED

On Halloween 2010, Sunday, October 31st at 10:30 pm, Sarah Mucho and System Noise will resurrect their acclaimed, live interpretation of David Bowie's classic album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars at THE PRODUCERS CLUB (358 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-315-4743) Ziggy will be part of SPACE ODDITY: HALLOWEEN 2010, a space-themed Halloween event that will also feature The Lounge-O-Leers and Wounded Buffalo Theory, as well as fun prizes, drink specials, and tons of free candy. Originally part of the award-winning cabaret series Under the Covers, Sarah Mucho, Kurt Leege, Paul Pouthier, Sanford Arisumi, Michael Isaacs, and Clare Cooper, under the direction of Kristine Zbornik, gave their final performance of Ziggy Stardust in October 2005 after only ten performances, leaving audiences begging for more. Equipped with a new creative team, which includes award-winning independent filmmaker/playwright Aaron Mark acting as director and the additions of Liz Lark Brown, Rob Malko and Mark Bailey on stage, Mucho and company will breathe new life into this theatrical rock concert and take it to even greater heights, making the last five years well worth the wait. Also performing at the event are the wacky and fabulous Lounge-O-Leers (Ricky Ritzel and Aaron Morishita) and the Brooklyn-based progressive rock band, Wounded Buffalo Theory. Acting as producer of Space Oddity, Sarah Mucho is a renaissance woman. She is best known as the lead singer for the ferocious, Brooklyn-based rock band, System Noise. Tickets are $25 and available at http://www.ShowClix.com/ .
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S.F.: DAME CLEO LANE RETURNS TO CABARET AND THE RRAZZ ROOM THROUGH OCTOBER 24th

S.F.: DAME CLEO LANE RETURNS TO CABARET AND THE RRAZZ ROOM THROUGH OCTOBER 24th

The legendary Dame Cleo Laine embarks on her first tour since the passing of her husband, Sir John Dankworth, performing atRRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) Tuesday through Sunday, October 19th through 24th at 8:00 pm (4:00 pm on Sunday). Spontaneity is the catchword for Miss Laine's choice of repertoire, but her programs always include substantial representation from the great Broadway composers, almost inevitably including the work of the great George Gershwin. From the world of jazz, Ms. Laine frequently pays tribute to the unforgettable music of Duke Ellington. Of course, no Cleo Laine program would be complete without a sprinkling of her famous Shakespeare settings, some of them by her late husband Sir John Dankworth. Ms. Laine is thrilled to return to San Francisco to once again delight her fans with warm memories from a passing age in music and an iconic voice that has moved generations. There is a $42.50-$50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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L.A.: JAZZ WITH DAY (Spencer, that is) AT TROUBADOUR

L.A.: JAZZ WITH DAY (Spencer, that is) AT TROUBADOUR

Vocalist-songwriter-pianist Spencer Day will perform his show JAZZ WITH DAY on Tuesday, October 19th at 8:00 pm atTROUBADOUR (9081 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA). 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, and pop to craft a sound that is traditional and familiar, yet fresh and innovative. Tickets are $18.50-$20 and available at http://www.ticketfly.com/ .

NYC: BROADWAY STAR KELLI O'HARA AT FEINSTEIN'S THROUGH OCTOBER 30th

NYC: BROADWAY STAR KELLI O'HARA AT FEINSTEIN'S THROUGH OCTOBER 30th

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the debut engagement of Broadway star and three-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara Tuesdays through Saturdays, from October 19th through 30th.Performance times are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8:30 pm; and Friday and Saturday at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. In her new show Ms. O'Hara takes a journey beyond the ingenue by mixing songs by newer songwriters like Tom Kitt and Ricky Ian Gordon with classics by Frank Loesser ("Somebody, Somewhere") Irving Berlin ("Always"). All performances feature a quartet led by Music Director Dan Lipton. Ms. O'Hara has unequivocally established herself as one of Broadway's great leading ladies. She recently starred in the Tony Award-winning revival of South Pacific at Lincoln Center, enrapturing audiences and critics alike with her soulful and complex interpretation of Nellie Forbush, and garnering a third Tony nomination. There is a $60-$75 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.

YC: JANE MONHEIT CELEBRATES NEW CD AT BIRDLAND TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY

NYC: JANE MONHEIT CELEBRATES NEW CD AT BIRDLAND TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY

Critically acclaimed jazz vocalist Jane Monheit returns to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, October 19th through 23rd with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm to celebrate her new CD, "Home," which was released by Emarcy/Universal Records on September 21st, 2010. An ode to the golden age of the jazz standard - the genre which Jane identifies with most - "Home" celebrates the treasured tracks of songwriters and lyricists past and present whom Monheit greatly admires including Rodgers & Hart and Schwartz & Dietz. A sumptuously sung passionate song cycle of 12 tunes self-produced by the modern-day jazz diva, "Home" is Monheit's tenth CD and will be accompanied by a world tour beginning in the fall. Monheit's honey-smooth vocals, silky phrasing and natural knack for storytelling have earned her chart-topping success, two Grammy nominations, and a prominent career that shows no sign of slowing. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: KEVIN DOZIER'S "TAKE ME TO THE WORLD" CLOSES TONIGHT WITH NO COVER BENEFIT PERFORMANCE

NYC: KEVIN DOZIER'S "TAKE ME TO THE WORLD" CLOSES TONIGHT WITH NO COVER BENEFIT PERFORMANCE
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Singer Kevin Dozier will bring his acclaimed cabaret show "TAKE ME TO THE WORLD" toTHE 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.
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NYC: JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS KICKS OFF 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON TONIGHT

NYC: JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS KICKS OFF 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON TONIGHT

Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy celebrates the 20th Anniversary Season of her Multi MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy & friends on Tuesday, October 19th at 8:00 pm at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) the same cabaret room (formerly Steve McGraw's) where she premiered her first show! The milestone season will include cabaret dates throughout the year, with new guests and guests from over the last 20 years of cabaret nights - including film clips from their original appearances on Jamie's show. Her opening show of the series will feature The Accidentals, John Forster, Judy Gold, Jay Leonhart, Benjamin Levy and Heather MacRae. The colorful cabaret series, which has been thrilling New York City audiences for the past 19 years and serves as the basis for deRoy's award-winning cable television show, spotlights a wide variety of well-known entertainers and newcomers lighting up the cabaret, theater, and comedy worlds. Jamie deRoy has won eight MAC Awards, four Bistro Awards, ten Telly Awards for her extensive work on both stage and screen. She has appeared onstage with Joan Rivers and has headlined at many of New York's major clubs. She has produced eight CDs in the Jamie deRoy & friends series on the Harbinger and PS Classics labels. There is a $25 cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum. To purchase tickets, please call SmartTix 212-868-4444 or http://www.smarttix.com/ .
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Monday, October 18, 2010

NEXT SINGING EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP STARTS SEPTEMBER 22nd

NYC: NEXT SINGING EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP STARTS SEPTEMBER 22nd

Linda Amiel Burns, the Director of THE SINGING EXPERIENCE , announces that the next workshop, "Naughty or Nice?" will start on November 4th. The workshops performance will be at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - ) on Thursday, December 9th at 7:30 pm. The six-session workshop consists of four rehearsals, a performance, and a VideoViewing Party to evaluate and celebrate the performance. MAC Award winning director Linda Amiel Burns personally conducts each workshop. THE SINGING EXPERIENCE in its 33rd season, (established 1977) was begun to give aspiring cabaret and musical theater performers the opportunity to explore their talents, conquer fear, and develop self-confidence by learning the "tools of the trade" through actually performing before audiences in a supportive and nurturing environment. THE SINGING EXPERIENCE has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in the NY Times! See the website for more information.
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SUZANNE CARRICO'S "THIS IS WHAT CHRISTMAS-TIME MEANS TO ME" CD

SUZANNE CARRICO'S "THIS IS WHAT CHRISTMAS-TIME MEANS TO ME"

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 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 will be tunes ranging from the popular ("Silver Bells," "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 sung with 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." The CD is available for pre-order athttp://www.shop.suzannecarrico.com/ and will be available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon and at retailers across the country after November 23rd. Ms. Carrico will open a brand new show directed by & featuring Booth Daniels on December 2nd at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM with a full band & a champagne reception to celebrate the CD release, 5 additional December dates are scheduled at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM, as well as at DAVENPORT'S in Chicago with additional cities & dates (along with a few guest artists!) to be announced soon.
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TODAY IN NYC: SOMETIME BOYS CELEBRATE RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM

NYC: SOMETIME BOYS CELEBRATE RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM

The Sometime Boys will celebrate the official release of their debut album "Any Day Now" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Monday, October 18th at 8:00 pm. Join Sarah Mucho, Kurt Leege, Pete O'Connell, David Tuss and Andy Blanco as they present their bone-quivering Americana. They will also be joined by talented guests Grace McLean, Joe Ardizzone and Kenny Davidson. Sarah Mucho and Kurt Leege, the brain trust of the of the Brooklyn-based art rock band System Noise, have teamed up to bring you The Sometime Boys. After 10 years of rockin' and rollin', Kurt and Sarah strip it down and bring you something new that really showcases their exceptional talents. Kurt's guitar prowess combined with Sarah's distinctive warble and honest lyrics result in their own unique brand of Americana. Their debut album Any Day Now is sure to inspire and tug at the heartstrings. All attendees will receive a free copy of the CD. There is no cover charge, just a 2-drink minimum.
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TODAY IN NYC: CABARET CARES FEATURES CABARET STARS AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: CABARET CARES FEATURES CABARET STARS AT THE BEECHMAN
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

The award winning cabaret series Cabaret Cares returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Monday, October 18th at 7:00 pm. The evening will feature 4 fabulous ladies of cabaret and one incredible man. Jazz Singer Gregory Generet hosts this very special evening of Cabaret that will feature Bistro, MAC, and Nightlife Award winner Lorinda Lisitza; from Broadway's Avenue Q, Carmen Ruby Floyd; Golden Globe Winner and Oscar Nominee Amanda McBroom; as well as MAC, Bistro, Nightlife Award winner Marilyn Maye. The show will benefit Help Is On The Way Today. A not-for-profit organization the helps and assists children living with HIV and AIDS. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

TODAY IN NYC: 2010 BENEFIT OF THE LAURI STRAUSS LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION TONIGHT

NYC: 2010 BENEFIT OF THE LAURI STRAUSS LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION TONIGHT

SPECIAL OFFER FOR MEMBERS OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

The Laurie Strauss Leukemia Foundation will be presenting its 2010 Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, October 18th at 7:30 pm at FREDERICK P. ROSE HALL (Columbus Circle, Broadway at 60th Street, NYC - CenterCharge: 212-721-6500). The evening, "Music for Miracles," celebrates 20 years of supporting medical research to find a cure for leukemia and allied cancers. For information and tickets, contact The Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation, 130 Shore Road (Suite 114), Port Washington, NY 11050 or phone 516-767-1415. Ask about a special ticket offer of $100 per seat for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. (see details)

TODAY IN NYC: CAIT DOYLE'S HOT MESS IN MANHATTAN IN MIDTOWN PREMIERE

NYC: CAIT DOYLE'S HOT MESS IN MANHATTAN IN MIDTOWN PREMIERE

Cait Doyle's (2009 MAC Award for Best Female Debut) HOT MESS IN MANHATTAN premieres in Times Square at the MIDTOWN THEATRE (163 West 46th Street, NYC) one night only on Monday, October 18th at 8:00 pm. HOT MESS IN MANHATTAN is the definitive truth on New York City dwelling, dating, and all things text message as told by 'The Mess': a girl whose Manhattan apartment is so small she must sit sideways on the toilet. The show features eleven original songs written expressly for Doyle's Hot Mess in Manhattan by some of New York's hottest composers including a debut song by musical theatre's "It Boy," Nick Blaemire (Glory Days). In addition to Blaemire, composers include Gaby Alter (2008 Larson Award Winner), Sam Carner & Derek Gregor (Richard Rodgers Award, Unlock'd), Ryan Cunningham & Joshua Salzman (I Love You Because), Drew Gasparini, Adam Gwon (2008 Fred Ebb Award Winner, Ordinary Days), Sharon Kenny, Michael Mahler (How Can You Run with a Shell on Your Back?), Ryan Scott Oliver (Richard Rodgers Award, Playwrights Horizons' Mrs. Sharp), Julianne Wick Davis (Wood). Oliver, Gwon, Kenny, & Alter each received MAC Award nominations for Best Song for their contributions to HOT MESS IN MANHATTAN. Most of the composers will be present at a 7:00 pm 'meet and greet' free to all ticket holders. Cait will be joined onstage by special guest Steven Booth (Glory Days). HOT MESS IN MANHATTAN features the talents of musical director Vince Peterson, director Jonathan Whitton (MAC & Bistro award winner), and world-class cellist Dan Delaney. Produced in association with Greg Schaffert and Noah Cornman (Sh-K-Boom Records). Tickets are $20, which includes a complimentary vodka cocktail before the show. To reserve tickets, call 866-811-4111 OR 212-352-310 OR visit:https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/8494505 or visit the box office at 163 West 46th Street.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

TODAY IN CHI: CHICAGO CABARET PROFESSIONALS 12TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

TODAY IN CHI: CHICAGO CABARET PROFESSIONALS 12TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT

The CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals)Annual Gala, "We Love A Piano" will be held at THE PARK WEST (322 West Armitage, Chicago, IL ) o Sunday, October 17th at 7:00 pm, preceded by a cocktail show at 6:15 pm. This year's national honoree is stage, film and television star, 24-year resident cabaret sensation at the famed Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel in New York and 3-time MAC award winner, Andrea Marcovicci. Shelly Markham will be 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, honored 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.

TICKETS: $60 for reserved and $30 for general admission at the door. Reserved seating and General Admission tickets are available through CCP's website: http://chicagocabaret.org/ ; Or Etix athttp://www.eTix.com/; Or by calling 800-514-ETIX (3849) or by going to the Park West box office.
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