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Saturday, March 19, 2011

NE: CHRISTINE PEDI AT THE RITZ WITH GREAT DAMES SHOW TONIGHT

NE: CHRISTINE PEDI AT THE RITZ WITH GREAT DAMES SHOW
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


Producer Jeffrey C. Williams announces the next show in the new THE RITZ SUPPER CLUB AT ITALIAN CENTER OF STAMFORD (1620 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT - 800-529-8497). GREAT DAMES, scheduled for Saturday, March 19th, will showcase the musical artistry of singer, comedienne and impressionist Christine Pedi. She will be presenting her acclaimed show "An Evening of Songs About & Made Famous by the Great Ladies of Stage, Screen & Beyond!" Her accompanist will be pianist Matthew Ward. Doors open at 6:30 pm, dinner is at 7:00 pm, show at 9:00 pm. Previous stars who have appeared at the Ritz Supper Club include Tony DeSare, John Proulx, and Karen Oberlin. Coupled with a fine meal, the experience replicates that of such top Manhattan venues as Feinstein's at the Regency and the Oak Room at the Algonquin. Dinner & show is $75 per person with show only admissions at $55 per person (B.Y.O.B).


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PA: PAULA JOHNS SINGS ELLA AT BOB EGAN'S TONIGHT

PA: PAULA JOHNS SINGS ELLA AT BOB EGAN'S
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


Paula Johns pays homage to the First Lady of Song, Lady Ella Fitzgerald, who is considered to be a notable interpreter of the Great American Songbook, on Saturday, March 19th at 8:30 pm at BOB EGAN'S NEW HOPE - SUPPER CLUB AND CABARET (6426 Lower York Road (Route 202), New Hope, PA - 215-862-5225). In Paula's new show you will hear music from the songbooks of Jerome Kern, George & Ira Gershwin, Rodgers & Hart, and yes, the most popular song that Ella herself wrote, "A Tisket, A Tasket" plus a lot of stories about her big band days on the road with Chick Webb, her "love" life, and the many accolades she's received throughout her vast career, and possibly learn a few things about Ella you never knew. Not only can Paula swing, she writes and arranges her own music, does impressions of various singers, a great actor and comedienne. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.


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NYC: DELILAH DIX: SHOWIN' MY BUSINESS AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: DELILAH DIX: SHOWIN' MY BUSINESS AT THE BEECHMAN
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) will present the World Premiere of DELILAH DIX: SHOWIN' MY BUSINESS on Saturdays, March 19th & 26th at 7:30 pm. This new musical comedy is written and performed by Amy Albert with original music and accompaniment by Cody Owen Stine. It is directed by Peter Michael Marino. One part Barbara Streisand and three parts gin, Delilah Dix is the almost star of stage, screen, and straight-to-video. In DELILAH DIX: SHOWIN' MY BUSINESS, the boozy entertainer delights with stories and songs of her years in show business and showin' her business. Chronicling her riotous experiences with stars like Oprah, Gary Coleman and Paula Abdul, the show includes original songs by Cody Owen Stine and covers of pop classics and Broadway tunes that would make the kids of Glee incredibly jealous. The show also features the sexy boy Dix Dancers and the most comprehensive list of terms for lady parts ever uttered in a one-hour period. Tickets are $15 with a $15 food/drink minimum, available at 212-352-3101 or http://www.SpinCycleNYC.com/ 


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NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC BACK AT MAMA'S TWO MORE SHOW IN MARCH

NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC BACK AT MAMA'S IN MARCH
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

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Karen Mack & Michael Holland return with their very popular award-winning "Gashole Hole-O-Matic 2010" All Request Show to DON'T TELL MAMA(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) for more shows in March: Saturdays, March 19th at 8:30 pm & March 26th at 8:00 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. And there will be Kool-Aid and swell prizes to be had, not to mention the annual candy corn/indian corn debate as Halloween fast approaches. 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 $20 cover, 2 drink minimum, no drink maximum. 

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NYC: SIGALI PRESENTS A TOAST TO AVA GARDNER TONIGHT


NYC: SIGALI PRESENTS A TOAST TO AVA GARDNER
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

Sigali returns to the cabaret stage in March and April 2011, with her latest show: A Toast to Ava Gardner at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). Performances are Saturday, March 19th at 4:00 pm; Friday, March 25th at 9:30 pm; Tuesday, April 5th at 7:00 pm; and Wednesday, April 6th at 7:00 pm. Inspired by both the life and films of one of the 20th century's most alluring screen goddesses, the show draws heavily from the American songbook standards of the 30s and 40s and 50s. While one can expect a song or two from Ava's films, Sigali explores the ups and downs of Ava's extraordinary life with music from Gershwin and Weill to Mercer and Mancini. Accompanying Sigali on the piano is Musical Director & Arranger, Ido Alexander. The show is directed by Scott Coulter. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.



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Friday, March 18, 2011

BOS: BACA PRESENTS NICOLAS KING IN FUND RAISING EVENT TONIGHT

BOS: BACA PRESENTS NICOLAS KING IN FUND RAISING EVENT
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists) is proud and excited to be hosting their First Annual fund raising concert on Friday, March 18th at 8:00 pm at THE CAMBRIDGE MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER (41 Second Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-577-1400). The show will feature Nicolas King, recipient of the 2010 Julie Wilson Award. Already a veteran performer at 19, King has amassed major cabaret, Broadway, and television credits and has toured with the likes of Liza Minelli. He will be accompanied by a trio led by his musical director, Mike Renzi with Dave Zinno on bass and Gary Johnson on Drums. Tickets are $25 ($2 discount for BACA members).


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PA: THE KEN SILVER ENSEMBLE AT BOB EGAN'S NEW HOPE TONIGHT

PA: THE KEN SILVER ENSEMBLE AT BOB EGAN'S NEW HOPE
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


The Ken Silver Ensemble will be performing at BOB EGAN'S NEW HOPE - SUPPER CLUB AND CABARET (6426 Lower York Road, Route 202, New Hope, PA - 215-862-5225 - ) on Friday, March 18th at 8:30 pm, along with guest vocalist Adrienne Aje and pianist Dean Schneider. For more than three decades, private party and special event audiences have enjoyed the sophisticated, smooth sounds of the Ken Silver Ensemble. Silver is one of the area's most prominent band leaders and talented entertainers renown for his group's performances at parties, weddings and anniversary celebrations, charitable, social and corporate events. With his exceptional troupe of musicians, many of whom are gifted arrangers and notable recording artists in their own right, the Ken Silver Ensemble creates a distinctive musical sound with a diverse repertoire of American classics and standards, from Cole Porter, Ella Fitzgerald and Nate King Cole to Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Barry Manilow and more. This unique entertainment ensemble creates a controlled, moderate sound by blending keyboards, percussion, bass, clarinet, saxophone and vocals into an enjoyable and entertaining popular musical mix. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.


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NYC: JENNIFER SHEEHAN WITH IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE!

NYC: JENNIFER SHEEHAN WITH IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE!
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


Award-winning vocalist Jennifer Sheehan celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the The Great American Songbook and the phenomenal music that has moved and delighted generations at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, March 18th at 9:30 pm; and Friday, March 25th at 7:00 pm. Ms. Sheehan will sing the songs and the praises of America's finest lyricists and composers from Berlin to Bucchino and Gershwin to Guettel. Jennifer Sheehan made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2010, performing as a special guest of Michael Feinstein. Also that year, she won the first-ever Noel Coward Foundation Competition Award, which was presented to her at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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NYC: LINDA MIRONTI WITH "A KISS FROM A BROAD" TONIGHT

NYC: LINDA MIRONTI WITH "A KISS FROM A BROAD"
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


Linda Mironti's new cabaret show, "A Kiss From A Broad" has just been extended at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with additional performances on Fridays, March 18th & 25th at 7:00 pm. Ine the show, Linda explores life today from her eclectic repertoire including a sprinkling of selections from today's pop hits to Neapolitan songs. Linda Mironti's first voice teacher was her Grandmother Angelina, who taught her Italian folk songs the, joy of singing and how to make gnocchi. Linda followed her passion for music through college and to New York City. In the 80's she was called to Italy where she starred in TV shows, recordings and concert tours from Milan to Sicily. Ironically, for the 7 years she performed in Italy she sang mostly blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, and original pop material; she wrote lyrics for herself and for many other artists. It wasn't until her return to New York City in the mid 90's that she was able to include her favorite Italian songs in her performances at many cabaret venues including Danny's, The Duplex and Don't Tell Mama. The show is directed by Helen Baldassare with musical direction by Bobby Peaco with Robyn Lobe on percussion. There is an $18 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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NYC: "COUGARS ON THE PROWL" RETURN TO MAMA'S TONIGHT


NYC: "COUGARS ON THE PROWL" RETURN TO MAMA'S IN MARCH
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


Three wild, wicked, wise and witty women bring their acclaimed new cabaret show, "Cougars on the Prowl", back to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Friday & Saturday, March 18th & 19th at 8:00 pm, to celebrate March is Cabaret Month. Under the Musical Direction of Barry Levitt, Dana Lorge and Helena Grenot join Patricia Fitzpatrick in a musical romp of naughty songs and poignant and reflective moments. "Cougars on the Prowl" premiered last November at Don't' Tell Mama to rave reviews. It's a cabaret show that celebrates women, of a certain age, and their quest to capture and tame sexy, younger men. Dana Lorge is the weekly hostess of Wednesday Nights at the Iguana (a two time AMC Award winner). Helena Grenot was a smash hit last season in her acclaimed one woman show, "Damned If I Know". Patricia Fitzpatrick, back from a two-week appearance at the Sugar Club in Antigua, recently returned from her third appearance at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.


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THE PROVINCETOWN BUSINESS GUILD PRESENTS CABARET FEST 2011

THE PROVINCETOWN BUSINESS GUILD PRESENTS CABARET FEST 2011
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT 

Cape Cod's ONLY Cabaret Festival, CABARET FEST 2011, sponsored by theProvincetown Business Guild will take place on Friday, April 15th through Sunday, April 17th. Provincetown welcomes the best of the best from the world of Cabaret. Performers from New York, Boston, Providence and the Cape come for one magical weekend in April. This is a not to be missed opportunity to enjoy the musical stylings of world renowned Cabaret artists all gathered in one town at the same time. Most performances will take place in the cabaret room at the CROWN & ANCHOR (47 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA - 508-487-1430 - ). The weekend opens with at 8:00 pm on Friday, with PTown Cabaret with Dane Vannatter and Friends. Featured performers scheduled to appear in the show and or in other events for the weekend include Patricia Fitzpatrick, Dana Lorge & Helena Grenot; Shepley Metcalf; Tedi Marsh and Louis Sacco; and Lisa Jason. Guest appearances by: Nancy and David Wilber; Brian De Lorenzo; Joni Rapp; Elaine St. George; Jeanne Sullivan Evans; Diane Carey; Lynda D'Amour; and Terri Givens. Tickets are on sale now. Visit http://www.ptown.org/ for a complete schedule of the weekend events and to order tickets. Whole Note Package of $85 includes admission to all Crown & Anchor shows and Sunday Brunch. Half Note Package at $75 includes admission to all Crown & Anchor shows (excluding Sunday Brunch). Tickets can also be purchased individually for the shows.
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BROADWAY & CABARET GREATS OFFER COURSES AT SINGERS FORUM

BROADWAY & CABARET GREATS OFFER COURSES AT SINGERS FORUM

THE SINGERS' FORUM (49 West 24th Street, NYC - 4th Fl. - 212-366-0541 - ), a non-profit musical oasis committed to providing the highest quality vocal training for New York City residents, will be offering courses for professional artists and the "recreational singer" beginning Tuesday, March 15th. Classes beginning soon include: "Singing for People Who Think They Can't" - Eight weekly classes starting Tuesday, March 15th. Teaching Artist: Wendy Russell. "Cabaret and Musical Performance" - Nine weekly classes, including a performance, starting Wednesday, March 16th. Teaching Artist: Teri Ralston. "Telling the Story" - Eight weekly classes followed by a performance, starting April 4th. Teaching Artists: Karen Oberlin and William Zeffiro. "The Arrangement Experience" Eight weekly classes and a performance starting April 6th & 9th. Teaching Artist: Lennie Watts. Other current course offerings include Teen Voice Workshop with Liz Russo, Voice Technique with Liz Russo, Voice Technique with Katya Korny, Audition and Vocal Performance (Professional Level) with Mark Simon and Eric Michael Gillett and Audition and Vocal Performance with Eric Michael Gillett. For more information visit SingersForum.org or call 212-366-0541.
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NYC: NEXT SINGING EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP STARTS APRIL 20th

NYC: NEXT SINGING EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP STARTS APRIL 20th

Linda Amiel Burns, the Director of THE SINGING EXPERIENCE , announces that the next workshop (#449), "HERE'S TO US!" will start on Wednesday, April 20th. The workshops performance will be at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - ) on Tuesday, May 17th 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 34th 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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NYC MASTER CLASS WITH WESLA WHITFIELD & MIKE GREENSILL JUNE 1-4

NYC MASTER CLASS WITH WESLA WHITFIELD & MIKE GREENSILL


Coming in June to NYC: A Master Class with Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill! Three hour class sessions with no more than five participants per session, with an emphasis on lyric interpretation and performance technique. Classes are on Wednesday, June 1st; Thursday, June 2nd; and Saturday, June 4th - all sessions from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Location of Master Classes to be announced shortly. Cost per session is $150. Wesla and Mike have recorded 21 CDs and are known for their dynamic and well-heralded performances in the finest concert halls and performance venues throughout the world. Mike and Wesla are also becoming well known for their teaching skills from voice production techniques to the interpretation of those songs you love to sing and also have wide experience as musical directors in the fine art of creating a 'show'. Together, these two will assist you in whatever music goals you seek, living room hobbyist to performance professional. "This wonderful singer thrills me when I hear her." Tony Bennett. For more information see http://www.weslawhitfield.com/ and contact them atwesla@weslawhitfield.com
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Thursday, March 17, 2011

SF: 3RD ANNUAL RRAZZIVERSARY GALA CELEBRATION & BENEFIT TONIGHT

SF: 3RD ANNUAL RRAZZIVERSARY GALA CELEBRATION & BENEFIT
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT 

On Thursday, March 17th at 8:00 pm, co-owners Robert Kotonly and Rory Paull of Rrazz Entertainment West, Inc. dba "the RRAZZ room" will host their 3rd Annual RRAZZiversary Gala Celebration & Benefit For St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO(222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189). The star-studded lineup will include Sarah Dash (of LaBelle), Joyce DeWitt (of TV's Three's Company), Sally Kellerman (in the film MASH), Florence LaRue (of The 5th Dimension), Gloria Loring (co-composed theme songs to Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life; mother of R&B singer Robin Thicke), Deana Martin (daughter of Dean Martin), Melba Moore (Tony Award winner for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in Purlie), Kim Nalley ("Most Influential African-American in the Bay Area" Award 2005 City Flight Magazine), CeCe Peniston (R&B and Dance-Pop Singer-Songwriter, Actress), Martha Reeves (Queen of Motown), Paula West (who just completed 8-week residency at the RRAZZ room), Edna Wright & Honey Cone (Left Motown to become the premier female group for Hot Wax Records, best known classic hits "Want Ads" and "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show") and Pia Zadora (Golden Globe Award "New Star of the Year" winner for Butterfly) As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice. Tickets $75 (General Admission; rear of house seats); $125 (Preferred seats); and $175 (Includes post-show wine and cheese reception with the artists). Fabulous cocktail attire recommended.
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MW: JIMMY WEBB ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY AND WEEKEND IN ST. LOUIS THROUGH SATURDAY

MW: JIMMY WEBB ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY AND WEEKEND IN ST. LOUIS
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


Multi-Grammy-Award winner Jimmy Webb will perform on Thursday through Saturday, March 17th through 19th at 8:00 pm at KRANZBERG ART CENTER STUDIO THEATRE (501 North Grand Street, St. Louis, MO - 314-795-8778). Webb is one of the USA's best and most acclaimed songwriters. (Just last month he was elected Chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.) He is also a first rate performer, with great songs, and great stories about his friends who recorded them. Jimmy fully connects in what is a terrific show. After a month-long tour of Ireland and the UK, and since the shows are presented on St. Patrick's Day weekend, he'll be telling some Ireland stories, including the one about traveling around rural Ireland, lost, with Richard Harris. He is best known for songs recorded by Glen Campbell (By The Time I Get to Phoenix, Wichita Lineman, Galveston), Richard Harris (MacArthur Park, Didn't We), The Fifth Dimension, (Up, Up and Away), Art Garfunkel (All I Know) and Joe Cocker (The Moon's A Harsh Mistress). Webb's most recent album was last year's Just Across the River. Tickets are $35-$55 and available at http://www.LicketyTix.com/ or call 314-725-4200 EXT 10.


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CHI: THE WORLD OF SUSAN WERNER AT DAVENPORT'S - LAST SHOW TONIGHT

CHI: THE WORLD OF SUSAN WERNER AT DAVENPORT'S
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


"The World of Susan Werner" will be performed at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - / ) for three Thursdays in March - The 3rd, at 7:30 pm, and March 10th & 17th at 8:00 pm. The show stars Duncan Moore, Alma Mendoza, Mark Fernandez and Meredith Freyre, with Beckie Menzie as musical director. Rob Lindley lending his directorial talents. (Susan is not performing but sends her love). Chicago-based songwriter Susan Werner is a master of many genres, including folk, jazz, classic songbook and pop. They are all delivered with sassy wit and easy Midwestern accessibility. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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NYC: SCOTT SIEGEL PRESENTS 11 O'CLOCK NUMBERS AT 11 O'CLOCK THURSDAYS

NYC: SCOTT SIEGEL PRESENTS 11 O'CLOCK NUMBERS AT 11 O'CLOCK
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


Producer Scott Siegel, in association with FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEW'S REGENCY, is attempting to stretch the boundaries of live entertainment in New York just a little bit further in to the night, specifically on Thursday nights at 11:00 pm atFEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095), with a brand new musical revue called "11 O'CLOCK NUMBERS AT 11 O'CLOCK." The show will have preview performance on Thursday, February 24th. The show stars Broadway by the Year veterans Carole J. Bufford and Scott Coulter, plus Drama Desk Nominee and current star of NEWSICAL, The Musical, Christina Bianco. Performing 11 O'Clock numbers from across Broadway history from the 1920s to the present, the show is aglow with great music performed at the hour at which they were intended. Its official press opening will be on Thursday, March 10th (no show on the 3rd of March). There is a $15-$25 cover. A modestly priced, new, late night menu will be available.


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NYC: "THE MEETING" VARIETY SHOW MONTHLY AT THE DUPLEX

NYC: "THE MEETING" VARIETY SHOW MONTHLY AT THE DUPLEX
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


"The Meeting" is a monthly comedy /variety show presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438). The next event is on Thursday, March 17th at 9:30 pm with host Justin Sayre. The shows are a romp through politics, sexual and otherwise, social news, music, skits, and other important life-changing information. It is produced by Adam J. Rosen. March's special guests will be Mel & El, the musical and comedy duo. There is a $10 cover charge and a two-drink minimum. (over 21 please)


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NYC: ALTER BOY DIARIES RETURNS TO DUPLEX THROUGH FRIDAY

NYC: ALTER BOY DIARIES RETURNS TO DUPLEX
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


"Altar Boy Diaries" is returning to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) with new material on Wednesday through Friday, March 16th through 18th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Starring Paul O'Halleran, the show is a hilarious look at an Irish Catholic gay man's childhood in the Bronx with a brief history of Ireland. It's all comedy, no music, just a lot of funny stories. The show is directed by Maria Gentile. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.



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NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT MIDTOWN THEATER AT HA!

NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT MIDTOWN THEATER AT HA!
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


"Broadway Sessions" is an evening of musical performances, games, comedy and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show takes place every Thursday evening at 11:00 pm atTHE MIDTOWN THEATER AT HA! COMEDY CLUB (163 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-977-3884). It is hosted by Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) and features composer/musical director Will Van Dyke on piano. This week, March 17th, the show is thrilled to welcome Kathy Fitzgerald and more. Kathy Fitzgerald currently stars as Madame Morrible in the Broadway smash Wicked. Fitzgerald has previously been seen on Broadway in 9 to 5, The Producers and Swinging on a Star and Encore's Damn Yankee's. Also on hand to perform will be The WD's (singer Eric Michael Krop and composer Zoe Sarnack), champion Irish step dancer/harpist/singer Russell Patrick Brown and vocalist Kelsey Youmans. The performances are followed by open mic that goes until 2:00 am. There is no cover charge for this event. Donations will be collected for BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS


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NYC: "BROADWAY'S NEXT H!T MUSICAL" AT THE TRIAD TONIGHT

NYC: "BROADWAY'S NEXT H!T MUSICAL" AT THE TRIAD
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


On Thursday, February 10th at 9:00 pm, the MAC award-winning, "Broadway's Next H!T Musical" brings back the glitz and glam to the Upper West Side's THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) with New York's only unscripted theatrical awards show. The show continues every Thursday through April 21st. Taking suggestions from the audience, the cast of Broadway's Next H!T Musical brings to life an actual mock awards show, complete with made-up show tunes and genuinely witty banter, followed by the a performance of the evening's "Phony" Award Winning musical. Here is how it works: (1) The first act is a fancy award ceremony, spotlighting four of the year's "Best Musical" nominees (made up on-the-spot, based on audience-created song titles.) (2) The second act is the entire "winning" musical based on the audience favorite nominee from act one. This unscripted, fully improvised award show extravaganza is hosted by Greg Triggs and features an amazing cast including Robert Z. Grant, Kobi Libii, Deb Rabbai, Stefan Schick, Rob Schiffmann, Rebecca Vigil with Eric March and Andrew Resnick on piano. Broadway's Next H!T Musical is presented by Strategic Entertainment NYC in association with Ralph Buckley. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

BOSTON: BACA PRESENTS NICOLAS KING IN FUND RAISING EVENT FRIDAY - MUST SEE!

BOS: BACA PRESENTS NICOLAS KING IN FUND RAISING EVENT
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists) is proud and excited to be hosting their First Annual fund raising concert on Friday, March 18th at 8:00 pm at THE CAMBRIDGE MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER (41 Second Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-577-1400). The show will feature Nicolas King, recipient of the 2010 Julie Wilson Award. Already a veteran performer at 19, King has amassed major cabaret, Broadway, and television credits and has toured with the likes of Liza Minelli. He will be accompanied by a trio led by his musical director, Mike Renzi with Dave Zinno on bass and Gary Johnson on Drums. Tickets are $25 ($2 discount for BACA members).
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PA: AMERICAN IDOL'S DEVYN RUSH AT BOB EGAN'S NEW HOPE TONIGHT

PA: DEVYN RUSH AT BOB EGAN'S NEW HOPE
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

Devyn Rush is returning to her hometown, from her recent run on American Idol, at BOB EGAN'S NEW HOPE - SUPPER CLUB AND CABARET (6426 Lower York Road, Route 202, New Hope, PA - 215-862-5225) for a very special night on Wednesday, March 16th at 7:00 pm. She is teaming up with Bob Egan to create a very special show - one that features some of her favorite songs - including her own original material. Devyn is also using this show as an opportunity to gather steam and support for her latest venture - a new solo recording! Devyn's special guest will be Andrez Fredericks. There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH ALL-STAR CAST OF GUESTS #CABARETMONTH

NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


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 Wednesday, March 16th, guests are Patricia Fitzpatrick, Earl Levit, George Stella, Edd Clark, Steven Tharp, Bill Brooks (The 3 Tenors), Barbara Porteus, Richard Holbrook, Marla Sampson, Adam Shapiro, Ira Lee Collins, Tom Gamlin, Lindsey Holloway, Jennifer Sheehan Helena Grenot, Maureen Taylor and Jillian Laurain, with Barry Levitt on keyboard, Saadi Zain on bass. There is a $12 cover, no minimum.


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NYC: "CABARET ON DISPLAY" AT BROOME STREET GALLERY - BENEFITS BC/EFA

NYC: "CABARET ON DISPLAY" AT BROOME STREET GALLERY
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


"Cabaret on Display" will take place at BROOME STREET GALLERY (498 Broome Street, NYC - 212-226-6085 - ) on Wednesday, March 16th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. A benefit forBROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (, the even features performances surrounded by an art exhibit of original paintings and photographs of Italy. The evening is hosted by Il Chiostro . Performers include Helen Baldassare, Eric Comstock, Gerry Dieffenbach, Barbara Fasano, Steven Lutvak, Linda Mironti, Georga Osborne, Bobby Peaco with Harrison Lee as the MC. Reservations are not necessary. There is no cover/entry fee. Contributions will come through sales of wine, sales of performers' CDs, a raffle, donations and sale of artwork.


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NYC: PROUD TO KNOW YOU: A CELEBRATION OF DORIC WILSON TONIGHT

NYC: PROUD TO KNOW YOU: A CELEBRATION OF DORIC WILSON
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


An array of theatre's most intriguing voices join forces to honor playwright Doric Wilson, saluting his fifty years as a playwright on Wednesday, March 16th at 9:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Scheduled to appear: Joanne Beretta, Charles Busch, Alex Bond, Christopher Borg, Lodi Carr, KT Sullivan & more. Musical Direction by Steve Ross, Directed by Mark Finley. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.


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NYC: KIM SMITH IN "MISFIT" AT THE BEECHMAN IN MARCH - FINAL SHOW - MUST SEE CABARET!


NYC: KIM SMITH IN "MISFIT" AT THE BEECHMAN IN MARCH
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


Award-winning Australian performer Kim Smith will perform for 3 Wednesdays in March at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909), March 2nd, 9th & 16th. The show is directed by Christian Coulson, with piano accompaniment by Jerry Steichen. Fitting in isn't easy in this saccharine world of unwavering morals and processed celebrity -- but why try? Kim will take you by the hand and lead you through ruins of disfigured pop and glimmering period treasures, as he mischievously proves that misfits have more fun. Singing in German, French and English, Mr. Smith reinterprets works by Weimar-era composers, and modern-day artists alike, including: Friedrich Hollaender, Bjork, the Supremes, Kylie Minogue, Hanns Eisler, and myriad glittering others in conjuring the decadence and decay of 1920's Berlin. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.


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NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY TODAY AT 1 PM: MARCUS GOLDHABER


NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: MARCUS GOLDHABER


MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY continues atST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM(Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC) every Wednesday. This long-running series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte and Joan Uttal Anderson, Production Consultant. The next show is on Wednesday, March 16th and features Marcus Goldhaber - Singer with Janice Friedman - Piano. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $10 donation.



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26th ANNUAL BISTRO AWARDS RECIPIENTS - COMPLETE LISTING

26th ANNUAL BISTRO AWARDS GALA 
Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 pm / Gotham Comedy Club
Evening Honors Dionne Warwick and Carol Channing Tyne Daly, Michael Feinstein, Allan Harris, Hilary Kole, Johnny Rodgers, among other winners

(New York City, March 16, 2011) — Internationally renowned singer, recording artist, and humanitarian Dionne Warwick and the legendary musical theatre performer Carol Channing will be honored, along with 16 other members of the New York cabaret and jazz community, at the 26th Annual Bistro Awards, which will take place on Tuesday, April 26 at Gotham Comedy Club, located at 208 West 23rd Street (between 7th & 8th avenues).

Ms. Warwick, a major force in American contemporary music and an international star, now approaching her 50th year in the industry, will receive the Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award. Ms. Channing, an entertainment icon and star of stage, screen, and concert venues, will receive a Special Award for her ongoing commitment and dedication to the performing arts through the Dr. Carol Channing & Harry Kullijian Foundation for the Arts, which promotes arts education in our public schools.

The evening, under the direction of Edie Cowan, will once again be hosted by comedian and actor Jim David, and will feature performances from most of this year’s Bistro-winning artists.

A Special Award will be given to Michael Feinstein for his three-part documentary series “Michael Feinstein’s American Songbook,” shown on PBS and now available on DVD, which celebrates and explores the history of the Great American Songbook, and for the other work the Michael Feinstein Foundation does to promote and preserve our musical heritage.

Artists such as Tyne Daly (Outstanding Major Engagement), Allan Harris (Ongoing Achievement in Jazz), Kevin Dozier (Outstanding Vocalist), and Carole J. Bufford (Outstanding Vocalist), bring a diversity of musical styles to their singing, and Hilary Kole is accompanied by various celebrated jazz pianists on her CD “You Are There” (Outstanding Recording).

The Johnny Rodgers Band has been named Outstanding Musical Group, and guitarist Sean Harkness is being honored as Outstanding Instrumentalist.

Some of the singers and shows honored pay tribute to the past: Anthony Cochran reinvents the Elvis Presley catalogue in “Elvis Lives” (Outstanding Theme Show), while Janice Hall pays homage to Marlene Dietrich in “Grand Illusions: The Music of Marlene Dietrich” (Outstanding Tribute Show).

The Ira Eaker Special Achievement Award, given to an outstanding performer on the rise, and named after Back Stage’s co-founder, co-publisher and first cabaret critic, goes to The Rescignos, brothers Robbie and Paul Rescigno.The gala event will be held on Tuesday, April 26 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street. A Champagne reception for the Bistro recipients and Premium Ticket holders begins at 5 pm, followed by the awards presentation and show starting at 6:30 pm. Producer Sherry Eaker will be hosting the annual event, along with the other members of the Bistro Awards Committee: Elizabeth Ahlfors (Cabaret Scenes, CurtainUp.com, and BistroAwards.com), David Finkle (Village Voice, The Huffington Post), Rob Lester (Cabaret Scenes, NiteLifeExchange.com), Erv Raible, Executive/Artistic Director of the Cabaret Conference at Yale University, and Roy Sander (BistroAwards.com). Eaker, who heads up the Bistro Committee, is the former longtime Editor-in- Chief of Back Stage and the producer of the event since its inception.

The Bistro Awards are sponsored by ASCAP and BMI, with additional sponsorship from Branson B. Champagne and the Paramount Hotel. Ticket prices are $50 for General Admission; $80 for Premium Tickets, which include a pre-show Champagne reception and preferred seating. There is a two-drink minimum. A food menu is also available. Details about the After-Bistros buffet supper and party will be posted on the Bistro Awards website. To purchase show tickets, go to www.bistroawards.com. Any questions or concerns, please call 917-239-5467.

A complete list of winners, listed alphabetically except for the special honorees, follows:

DIONNE WARWICK / Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award CAROL CHANNING / Special Award for her ongoing commitment and dedication to the performing arts 
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN / Special Award for his documentary series and the work he does to preserve
and promote our musical heritage
LIZ LARK BROWN / Debut / “Tarnished” / Metropolitan Room NATE BUCCIERI / Musical Director CAROLE J. BUFFORD / Vocalist / Metropolitan Room, Don’t Tell Mama
ANTHONY COCHRAN / Theme Show / “Elvis Lives” / Metropolitan Room TYNE DALY / Major Engagement / Feinstein’s at Loews Regency
KEVIN DOZIER / Vocalist / Laurie Beechman Theatre, Feinstein’s at Loews Regency, Don’t Tell Mama
JANICE HALL / Tribute Show / “Grand Illusions: The Music of Marlene Dietrich” / Metropolitan Room, Urban Stages
SEAN HARKNESS / Instrumentalist
ALLAN HARRIS / Ongoing Achievement in Jazz
HILARY KOLE / Recording / “You Are There”
FAYE LANE / Musical Comedy / “Faye Lane’s Beauty Shop Stories” / Soho Playhouse
COLLEEN McHUGH / Entertainer / The Duplex
THE RESCIGNOS / Ira Eaker Special Achievement Award / The Duplex
JOHNNY RODGERS BAND / Musical Group / Johnny Rodgers, Brian Glassman, Danny Mallon, Joe
Ravo / Birdland, Iridium, Oak Room at the Algonquin, Joe's Pub
SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED / Cabaret Series / Written, directed, and hosted by Phil Geoffrey Bond /
Laurie Beechman Theatre, Don’t Tell Mama *****


The BISTRO AWARD was established by Bob Harrington in 1985 in his “Bistro Bits” column in the trade weekly Back Stage, then under the editorship of Sherry Eaker. For the first few years, the awards were merely listed in Harrington’s column as notable performances he had seen during the calendar year. The first formal presentation of the awards was held in 1990 at Eighty Eight’s, a popular cabaret venue in the West Village. From there, the show moved on toThe Ballroom in Chelsea, and then relocated to the Supper Club in the Broadway District, where it remained for many years. This year marks the fourth year at Gotham Comedy Club.


The guidelines that Harrington set up for himself to determine the first winners have become the basic philosophy behind the Bistro Awards, which recognize achievement in a wide variety of categories — from outstanding performances to outstanding contributions by members of the cabaret community. The object is not to choose the “best” of anything of the year, but to recognize and congratulate the accomplishments of those who have done something special. Accordingly, categories can easily be created from year to year as they best fit the year’s distinguished work.

Some of the Bistro’s special honorees have included Mitzi Gaynor and Elaine Stritch (2010), Charles Aznavour and Liza Minnelli (2009), Marilyn Maye (2008), Betty Buckley (2007), Steve Ross (2006), as well as Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth, Bobby Short, Eartha Kitt, Barbara Cook, and many others.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

SF: EMILY BERGL'S KIDDING ON THE SQUARE AT THE RRAZZ - ONE NIGHT ONLY!

SF: EMILY BERGL'S KIDDING ON THE SQUARE AT THE RRAZZ
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


Emily Bergl brings her show "Kidding On The Square" to the RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Tuesday, March 15th at 8:00 pm. The show is a highly theatrical cabaret that brings the audience on a roaring 20's ride through love, heartbreak, and everything in between. It's an old fashioned evening of entertainment told from the perspective of a modern girl and the eccentric characters she inhabits. In her debut musical performance, Broadway, film and television star Emily Bergl with acclaimed musical director and pianist G. Scott Lacy, creates a cabaret world that blends classic Fats Waller and Cole Porter hits with vintage takes on modern favorites from Roy Orbison to Madonna. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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NYC: JESSICA MOLASKEY AND DAVE FRISHBERG AT THE OAK ROOM OPENING NIGHT - THROUGH APRIL 2nd

NYC: JESSICA MOLASKEY AND DAVE FRISHBERG AT THE OAK ROOM
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


An evening of scintillating wit and melodies will be on tap beginning March 15th when Jessica Molaskey and Dave Frishberg join forces in their new show, "Do You Miss New York?" at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331). Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 pm with late shows on Friday and Saturday at 11:00 pm through April 2nd. The Broadway and award-winning cabaret and concert vocalist and the multiple Grammy-nominated jazz songwriter, pianist and vocalist will regale Oak Room audiences with "My Attorney Bernie," "Can't Take You No Where," "Long Daddy Green," "I Want to Be a Side Man," as well as selections from The New Yorkers, a musical about the legendary Algonquin Round Table. Jessica Molaskey is a veteran of a dozen Broadway shows, including A Man of No Importance, Parade, Dream, Tommy, Crazy for You, Les Miserables, City of Angels, Chess, Cats and the recent revival of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George at Studio 54. Long celebrated as an outstanding jazz pianist, Dave Frishberg has also established himself as an internationally recognized composer and lyricist as well as well as a popular solo performer. Four of his albums have won Grammy nominations for best jazz vocal. There is a $50 cover Monday through Thursday and for the late shows on Friday & Saturday. $60 cover for early shows on Friday & Saturday plus either a $30 food and beverage minimum or $60 prix fixe dinner.


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NYC: THE PHOEBE LEGERE QUINTET AT THE IRIDIUM

NYC: THE PHOEBE LEGERE QUINTET AT THE IRIDIUM
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $10 OFF THE COVER


ScoBar Entertainment presents The Phoebe Legere Quintet at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Tuesday, March 15th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. This will be the second night of her monthly Multi-Media Jazzaret show, with performances at 8 & 10pm. She will be appearing at Iridium on the third Tuesday of each month. Phoebe Legere is a multi-format artist who is fluent in both music & art & loves to invent new ways of breaking down the barriers between those art forms, calling her approach "Total Art Synthesis." Ms. Legere is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, poet, painter, songwriter, improviser. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.


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NEW COLUMN BY SUE MATSUKI NOW ON THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE

We just posted a new "Sue's Views, Reviews & News" column by Sue Matsuki on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - In her column of Tuesday, March 15th Sue discusses and reviews another exciting "Group Show" plus writes some comments on several cabaret "bad habits". And more news items of interest.

The Monday issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE that was sent out yesterday to our 2700+ subscribers (free) and is now posted on the website - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ . This was our special "Cabaret Workshop & Master Class" issue, with a comprehensive list of cabaret instruction opportunities. In this issue we also include several announcements, news items and commentary, plus listings of cabaret events around the world. (Is your event missing? Send a press release to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com  - a flier is not a press release!)

You can subscribe to this twice-weekly newsletter by simply sending an e-mail with the single word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com - please include your name and city in the body of the email - for statistical purposes.

Also, we've been revising, updating and reconstruction our http://www.CabaretSings.com/ website - with the hopes of expanding our offerings to singers beyond the many songwriters listed there. Check it out.

Every day, in every way, we're promoting cabaret!

STU

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Monday, March 14, 2011

NYC: COLE REVISITED: THE SONGS THAT NAT "KING" COLE MADE FAMOUS

NYC: COLE REVISITED: THE SONGS THAT NAT "KING" COLE MADE FAMOUS
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


Lee Summers (2010 Bistro Award Winner, Dreamgirls Original Company) stars in COLE: REVISITED - A Retelling of the songs made famous by the great Nat "King" Cole at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Monday, March 14th at 7:00 pm as part of the TRIAD'S "Just A Piano" series. The show also features Alva Nelson as Arranger, Musical Director and Pianist. COLE: REVISITED is directed by Broadway's Leslie Dockery (Eubie, Sophisticated Ladies). Lee will be performing favorite Nat "King" Cole songs like Nature Boy, Mona Lisa, Walking My baby Back Home, Its Only A Paper moon, Sweet Lorraine, Mona Lisa, When I Fall In Love and many others written by numerous amazingly talented composers, such as Milton DeLugg, Willie Stein, Edward Heyman, Victor Young, Bobby Troup, Harold Arlen, Milt Gabler, Bert Kaempfert and Billy Strayhorn - all of whom became famous or more famous via the voice of Nat "King" Cole. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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NYC: DINE & DANCE WITH VINCE GIORDANO AND THE NIGHTHAWKS AT SOFIA'S

NYC: DINE & DANCE WITH VINCE GIORDANO AND THE NIGHTHAWKS
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks play every Monday & Tuesday night from 8:00 to 11:00 pm at at SOFIA'S RESTAURANT'S CLUB CACHE at the EDISON HOTEL (221 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-719-5799). Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks is an eleven-piece band playing music of the 1920s & 30s for your dining and dancing pleasure. In 1976 Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks (originally known as the New Orleans Nighthawks) was formed. His dynamic band has been booked for black tie galas at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York Public Library, the Waldorf Astoria, the Rainbow Room and many private parties. Early appearances with Leon Redbone and A Prairie Home Companion and lending his talents to Francis Ford Coppola's film The Cotton Club, led to working with Dick Hyman's Orchestra in half a dozen Woody Allen soundtracks, then as a bass player in Sean Penn's band in Woody's Sweet And Lowdown. Other recording projects include soundtracks for HBO's Grey Gardens and Martin Scorsese's upcoming HBO's series Boardwalk Empire, premiering on Sunday, September 19, 2010. A big-band historian and collector, Giordano has more than 60,000 scores in his collection. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food drink minimum.


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SF: LINDA PURL & KEVIN SPIRTAS: Rhapsody In Two AT THE RRAZZ

SF: LINDA PURL & KEVIN SPIRTAS: Rhapsody In Two
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT


Linda Purl (Happy Days, Matlock, Desperate Housewives, The Office, Adventures of Tom Sawyer) & Kevin Spirtas (Days of Our Lives, Friends, The Boy From Oz) bring their show "Rhapsody In Two" to RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Sunday, March 13th at 3:00 pm and Monday, March 14th at 8:00 pm. The show is a singing and dancing jubilee celebrating the music of Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin and more. There is a $35-$40 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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