NYC: TOP CABARET ARTISTS TO BENEFIT NEW ALTERNATIVES
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Four of New York's top cabaret artists-with a trunkful of awards among them-will help raise funds for New Alternatives in a benefit concert at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Monday, March 28th at 7:00 pm. Natalie Douglas, Terese Genecco, Kim Smith and Rick Skye's Slice o' Minnelli will perform at the popular club. Journalist and performer Kevin Scott Hall, whose monthly "Kevin on Kabaret" column is featured in Edge, will host the event. Musical director is Deana Witkowski. Hall and Jeff Mummert, a board member of New Alternatives, are producing the event. Established in 2008, New Alternatives serves New York's homeless LGBT youth. The organization seeks to increase self-sufficiency among this population through case management, education services, life skills training, counseling and meals. Executive Director is Kate Barnhart, formerly of Sylvia's Place, who has dedicated her working life to this cause. According to PFlag, up to 50% of New York's homeless youth population is comprised of LGBT persons, who are on the streets because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. While there are as many as 20,000 homeless LGBT youth in New York, there are only a few hundred beds available for that vulnerable group. Each of the four performers has wowed audiences with his or her unique style. Douglas brings a jazzy flair to standards, pop and Broadway songs; Genecco commands attention with her big band chops; Aussie native Smith captivates with a sexy, modern twist on Berlin-style theatrics; and Skye brings high camp and flawless impersonation to his Minnelli. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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