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Saturday, June 16, 2012

NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC AT MAMA'S IN JUNE

NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC AT MAMA'S IN JUNE
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Karen Mack & Michael Holland return with their very popular award-winning "Gashole Hole-O-Matic 2012" All Request Show toDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) every Saturday night in June 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. 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. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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NYC: HAROLD SANDITEN AT DON'T TELL MAMA WITH SHADES OF BLUE

NYC: HAROLD SANDITEN AT DON'T TELL MAMA WITH SHADES OF BLUE
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Harold Sanditen returns to NYC with a brand new show, SHADES OF BLUE, at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Friday, June 15th at 7:00 pm & Saturday, June 16th at 6:00 pm. Accompanying Harold on the stage at Don't Tell Mama will be Michael Roulston on piano, Tom Hubbard on bass, and Dennis Anderson on reeds. Barry Kleinbort directs. Shades of Blue premiered at The Pheasantry in London in March and April of this year. In Shades of Blue Harold has fun with the vast array of connotations the word "blue" has come to mean. Musically, the show consists of mainly jazz and blues arrangements and also includes a bluegrass version of the 1920's blues song 'Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives to Me'. As always, and with what has proved so popular, Harold will be connecting with his audience both lyrically and with the extraordinary vulnerability he brings to his songs. This successful ex-theatre producer has been wooing his audiences both in the UK and the USA since he decided to leave producing and concentrate on singing four years ago. He performed his first show, The Secret of Life, at The Duplex in New York, before taking it to Pizza on the Park in London. His second show, Love Exposed, was performed at Pizza on the Park in London and Don't Tell Mama in New York. He performed his last show, Thoughts 'Round Midnight, in London, Hornchurch, Toronto, across the USA. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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Thursday, June 14, 2012

A new column from Sue Matsuki was posted today on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE

A new column from Sue Matsuki was posted today on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/. In this week's column, Sue interviews Phil Geoffrey Bond of NYC's neweast cabaret space: 54 BELOW. She also reminds us of a new event to be presented by MAC & Sue Matsuki Productions on June 30th plus her plans to perform in a new show with Edd Clark, a tribute to legendary singing team, Steve & Eydie, in August. Sue's column appears exclusively on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website.

The latest issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE was also posted on the website today, with lots of news, listings, picks and comments, including a report on our visit to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - http://www.54below.com/ ) for Patti Lupone's show on Tuesday night.  If you're not currently a subscriber of this free, twice-weekly newsletter, click here: http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/thankyou1sub.shtml

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NYC: MAUDE MAGGART WITH "INTO THE GARDEN" AT FEINSTEIN'S

NYC: MAUDE MAGGART WITH "INTO THE GARDEN" AT FEINSTEIN'S

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the celebrated chanteuse, Maude Maggart and her new show "Into The Garden" Tuesday through Saturday, June 5th through 16th at 8:00 pm, with additional shows on Friday and Saturday at 10:30 pm. Inspired by the recent centennial of the Titanic, the evening will focus on landmark events, music, cultural shifts one hundred years ago. She will include songs by well-known composers like Jerome Kern, Noel Coward and Cole Porter, but also highlight select songs from earlier eras like "Come Into the Garden, Maud," "That Society Bear" and "Take Me To The Cabaret." Maggart will be joined by her Music Director John Boswell on piano. Her latest CD, Maude Maggart Live, includes classic love songs such as "Skylark," "I Can't Get Started," "All The Things You Are" and "The Song Is You," in addition to rarely-heard vintage compositions by Kurt Weill ("The River Is So Blue"), Jerome Kern ("Let's Begin") and Harry Warren ("Coffee in the Morning, Kisses at Night"). There is a $40-$60-$75 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: ELAINE SAINT GEORGE AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: ELAINE SAINT GEORGE AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Elaine Saint George takes a witty and opinionated look at the cool, in-control side of Joni Mitchell, a THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Wednesdays & Thursdays, June 6th & 7th and 13th & 14 at 9:30 pm. Featuring songs from the 1930s through the 1990s, Elaine is backed by a jazz trio of piano, bass,and violin. Elaine St.George specializes in reinventing the classics of pop. It's just that her definition of "pop" encompasses everything from Gershwin and ColePorter to Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen and a host of newer songwriters. She is joined by musical director Ross Patterson and some of the best jazz musicians in the business, as she combines consummate musicality with an ability to get right to the heart of a lyric, producing a unique emotional experience for heraudience. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: MCNAMARA & HENN RETURN TO DUPLEX IN "TAKE THAT"

NYC: MCNAMARA & HENN RETURN TO DUPLEX IN "TAKE THAT"
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Mary Liz McNamara and Ritt Henn return to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) for another series of performances of their always-evolving musical revue, "TAKE THAT! Tunes by McNamara & Henn." The shows are scheduled monthly, on Thursday, June 14th; and Tuesday, July 10th, all shows at 7:00 pm. McNamara and Henn, award-winning songwriters and highly entertaining entertainers, will include at least one brand new song each night, and will trade off singing and instrumental duties on the bass, ukulele, piano and god-knows what else. As always, all tunes are originals, written either by Henn or McNamara or both. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

SF: THE RRAZZ ROOM PRESENTS BEN VEREEN "STEPPIN' OUT"

SF: THE RRAZZ ROOM PRESENTS BEN VEREEN "STEPPIN' OUT"

Ben Vereen returns to RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - ) with his show "Steppin' Out with Ben Vereen," for one week only, Tuesday through Sunday, July 12th through 17th at 8:00 pm (4:00 pm on Sunday). The show is a high energy tribute to the music of Broadway, along with musical selections made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. Audiences can expect to hear classics such as "Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries," "Mr. Bojangles" and "Defying Gravity." Well known to theatre audiences for his Tony Award and Drama Desk winning performance in Pippin, Vereen has also appeared on Broadway in Wicked, Chicago, Fosse and Jelly's Last Jam. He is currently celebrating the release of his CD "Steppin' Out Live." For over 40 years, Ben has showcased his versatility and creativity, performing countless one-man shows not only in the United States, but also Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. He was the first simultaneous winner of the "Entertainer of the Year," "Rising Star," and "Song and Dance Star" awards from the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA). He also earned a coveted spot in the Casino Legends Hall of Fame. He also performs with symphonies around the country. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NJ: DARYL SHERMAN AT SHANGHAI JAZZ

NJ: DARYL SHERMAN AT SHANGHAI JAZZ

Daryl Sherman with James Chirillo on guitar and Boots Maleson on bass will perform atSHANGHAI JAZZ (24 Main Street, Madison, NJ - 973-822-2899 - ) on Wednesday, June 13th with sets from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. For 14 years Ms. Sherman played and sang for savvy New Yorkers and international visitors at the Waldorf Astoria's famed Cole Porter Steinway. There is a $10 cover - no minimum.

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NYC: ANDERS HOLST RETURNS WITH "THE MAN INSIDE THE SONG"

NYC: ANDERS HOLST RETURNS WITH "THE MAN INSIDE THE SONG"

American Smooth Jazz Award nominee, Anders Holst, will be returning to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Friday, June 1st and Wednesday, June 13th, both shows at 7:00 pm. Anders will reprise his program, "The Man Inside The Song" which features original tracks as well as innovative covers of songs originally by Michael Jackson, The Beatles and Simply Red, among others. Directed by Eric Michael Gillett, the performance will also feature musical producer and pianist Bennett Paster and guitarist Sean Harkness. Following his influences and passion, Anders wrote his first song at age eleven. After years in the consulting business, Anders released his first EP, Five in 2005, followed in 2009 by the release of his second album, Romantika - a collection of songs that ponder love, separation and redemption. Romantika's release lead to a multitude of shows at the prestigious Feinstein's at the Loews Regency, a northeast tour of Botanical Gardens as part of his "Love Blooms" tour, a performance on WNBC's Weekend Today in New York, and a nomination for International Male Vocalist of the Year - alongside Michael Buble, Seal and Matt Dusk - in the 2010 American Smooth Jazz Awards. His third album, SoHo Suite was released in June 2011. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: "BLOODYBLOODY LENNIE WATTS" AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: "BLOODYBLOODY LENNIE WATTS" AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Multi Award winner Lennie Watts brings his new show "BloodyBloody Lennie Watts" toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Wednesdays, June 6th, 13th & 27th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, June 17th at 7:00 pm. Featuring music from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Sting, and Jason Robert Brown to Janet Jackson, Watts deals with Faith, Trust, Love, Hope, and Life. This show features the talents of Tanya Holt, Lorinda Lisitza, and Wendy Russell, with Matt Wigton on bass, Tim Lykins on drums, Peter Calo on guitar and Musical Direction by Steven Ray Watkins. Life's a Bitch, and then you sing about it! Lennie Watts is an 8 time MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets), 5 time Bistro, and 3 time Nightlife Award winner. Recognized as an outstanding vocalist, director, producer, and booking manager, he has been active in the New York cabaret scene for over 20 years. In addition to directing in small cabaret venues, he has directed events at Symphony Space, Town Hall, and BB Kings. He has toured nationally and internationally with productions of "The MusicMan" (Marcellus) and "The Wizard Of Oz" (Lion). Other roles: Man in Chair (The Drowsy Chaperone) Psuedelus (A Funny Thing...), Herod (Jesus Christ Superstar), Nicely Nicely Johnson (Guys and Dolls), Jinx (Forever Plaid. He has performed at Town Hall in several concerts, including "Broadway Unplugged" and "Broadway By The Year, 1949", and can be heard on the cast recordings of both shows. As a theater director, he has directed productions of "Godspell", "Dames at Sea", "Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", and "Phantom". Watts is the creator of "cablab" and "Summer In The City", both critically acclaimed professional cabaret performance workshops. He appeared on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show", and released his debut CD "I want... You want..." in 2000. He is currently the President of MAC. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: PAUL & ROCHELLE ALL AT SEA AT MAMA'S

NYC: PAUL & ROCHELLE ALL AT SEA AT MAMA'S
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Paul and Rochelle Chamlin explore the vast repertoire of music inspired by oceans, rivers, boats, ships, and our relationship to the aqueous world around us in their new show "All At Sea: Songs on the Theme of Water" atDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Tuesday, June 5th and Wednesday, June 13th, both shows at 7:00 pm. From soul-searing torch songs (Cry Me a River) to timeless folk tunes (O Waly, Waly) and more contemporary numbers (River in the Rain), the duo will cover a wide range of styles and traditions. This is the latest show from the acclaimed cabaret duo, who have charmed and delighted audiences with their witty banter, beautifully blended voices, and obvious joy in making music. The show is directed by the celebrated cabaret performer Teresa Fischer, and the couple is will be joined by the Geoff Morrow on Bass. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), every Tuesday night in May at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: STACEY KENT AT BIRDLAND

NYC: STACEY KENT AT BIRDLAND

Grammy nominated American-born vocalist Stacey Kent will perform at BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) Tuesday through Saturday, June 12th through 16th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Ms. Kent has become one of the world's foremost jazz singers, earning international fame and critical acclaim for her captivating voice and style. Whether she is singing a sultry French chanson, a timeless American jazz standard, or a cool Brazilian Samba in Portuguese, Stacey always perfects the universal language of romance. "Raconte-Moi," released in June 2010 on Blue Note Records features 12 all-French chansons. Her other best-selling albums include "Breakfast on the Morning Tram" (2007) and "The Boy Next Door" (2003) both of which achieved Gold status. Stacey has been honored with a string of awards, including the 2001 British Jazz Award and 2002 BBC Jazz Award for 'Best Vocalist,' the 2004 Bistro Award for best live performance and the 2006 "Album of the Year" for Jim Tomlinson's album, 'The Lyric' on which she was the featured vocalist. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.'

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NYC: "THE BREAK-UP SHOW: BREAKING UP IS THE THING TO DO"


NYC: "THE BREAK-UP SHOW: BREAKING UP IS THE THING TO DO"

Winner of NY's MAC Award "Best Male Vocalist 2012" Craig Pomranz, reprises his latest show "The Break-Up Show: Breaking Up Is The Thing To Do" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Sunday, June 10th at 4:00 pm and Tuesday, June 12th at 7:00 pm. Craig will take a ride along the melodious and rocky road away from love with laughs and the promise of new romance as a part of the journey! From Neil Sedaka to Cole Porter, from serious to deliriously silly, and from start to finish, this is a party you won't want to miss. Pomranz crafts shows that feel freshly minted each night, like a nightclub act at the Copa from the golden days, and audiences can expect witty banter with his music director Stephen Bocchino, fast-paced entertainment, and moments of deeply moving beauty. In addition to his solo performances, he has shared the stage with Dame Cleo Laine, Barbara Cook, Betty Buckley and Ann Hampton Callaway. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Sunday, June 10, 2012

NYC: ARTURO O'FARRILL & THE AFRO-LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA

NYC: ARTURO O'FARRILL & THE AFRO-LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer and educator Arturo O'Farrill will be performing on Sundays through March atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) with shows at 9:00 & 11:00 pm. O'Farrill was born in Mexico and grew up in New York City. Son of the late, great composer Chico O'Farrill, Arturo was Educated at Manhattan School of Music, Brooklyn College Conservatory and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. He played piano in Carla Bley's Big Band from 1979 through 1983 and earned a reputation as a soloist in groups led by Dizzy Gillespie, Steve Turre, Freddy Cole, Lester Bowie, Wynton Marsalis and Harry Belafonte. After leading his late father's orchestra for many years, Arturo formed his own band, The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra in order to explore his and other compositions in the panoply of Afro-Latin music. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: JIM CARUSO & BILLY STRITCH SUNDAYS IN JUNE AT BEMELMANS BAR

NYC: JIM CARUSO & BILLY STRITCH SUNDAYS IN JUNE AT BEMELMANS BAR

Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch will be performing swinging standards at the legendaryBEMELMAN'S BAR at the CARLYLE(35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-570-7189) every Sunday in June from 9:00 pm until midnight. The two performers, who have performed extensively on their own, gained national exposure together as the host and musical director of the wildly popular open mic, Cast Party, which celebrates talent every Monday at Birdland in NYC, and tours nationally. Caruso and Stritch will be joined by bassist Steve Doyle. Jim Caruso recently made his Broadway debut alongside Liza Minnelli in the Tony Award-winning smash hit Liza's At The Palace!, singing, dancing and celebrating the music and arrangements of the late, great Kay Thompson and the Williams Brothers. For his nightclub work, Caruso has won six MAC, two Nightlife and two BackStage Bistro Awards for his sold-out New York shows at Birdland, the Algonquin Hotel, and Arci's Place; and has also performed in clubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Palm Beach Hotel and London. Billy Stritch is one of the premier singer-pianists on the New York and national jazz and cabaret scene. His most recent nightclub act "Billy Stritch Sings the Mel Torme Songbook" earned rave reviews from the New York critics. Stritch has appeared in cabaret venues across the nation as well as concert performances at the London Palladium, NHK Hall in Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro's Municipale Auditorium. There is a $15 cover at bar; $25 cover at tables. Reservations are not accepted.

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NYC: CELEBRATE THE TONYS AT 54 BELOW

NYC: CELEBRATE THE TONYS AT 54 BELOW

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) will host "Celebrate the Tonys," a Tony Awards viewing party for the theatre community and fans on Sunday, June 10th beginning at 6:00 pm. It promises to be an evening of fun and frolic as the Awards are projected live on the big screen. Hosted by the irrepressible Randy Rainbow (lovechild of Ethel Merman and Harvey Fierstein), the evening will also include trivia and ballot contests and fabulous prizes including tickets and/or merchandise to  Anything Goes; Bring It On; Clybourne Park; Don't Dress for Dinner; Godspell; Ghost; Jesus Christ Superstar; Memphis; New York Theatre Workshop;  Old Jews Teling Jokes; Once; One Man, Potted-Potter; Spider-Man; Traces; Two Guvnors; Bette Midler's Priscilla; Sister Act; Stomp; Venus in Fur; and Voca People. There is no cover charge, just a $20 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: NATALIE DOUGLAS SPECIAL ONE-NIGHT EVENT AT BIRDLAND

NYC: NATALIE DOUGLAS SPECIAL ONE-NIGHT EVENT AT BIRDLAND

Natalie Douglas, along with her band - Tedd Firth (piano), Essiet Okun Essiet (bass), Daniel Glass (drums) - will perform for one night only at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) on Sunday, June 10th with shows at 9:00 & 11:00 pm. A set of gorgeous pipes, combined with effortless vocal styling and inspiring song interpretation are the hallmarks of nightclub diva, Natalie Douglas, a seven-time MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) Award Winner, as well as recipient of the Nightlife and Backstage Bistro Awards. Her recent musical tributes to Nina Simone, Lena Horne, Nat "King" Cole and Cafe Society have had Birdland audiences on their feet clapping long and loud and yelling for more. Natalie's second CD, "To Nina ... Live At Birdland," was released to critical delight and selections from that CD and her first CD, "Not That Different," continue to be heard on NPR and Sirius Radio. She also appears on "Fine and Dandy" for PS Classics and "Broadway by the Year: 1940" on Bayview Records. Ms. Douglas and her band will perform an evening of vocal jazz. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: "THE BREAK-UP SHOW: BREAKING UP IS THE THING TO DO"

NYC: "THE BREAK-UP SHOW: BREAKING UP IS THE THING TO DO"

Winner of NY's MAC Award "Best Male Vocalist 2012" Craig Pomranz, reprises his latest show "The Break-Up Show: Breaking Up Is The Thing To Do" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Sunday, June 10th at 4:00 pm and Tuesday, June 12th at 7:00 pm. Craig will take a ride along the melodious and rocky road away from love with laughs and the promise of new romance as a part of the journey! From Neil Sedaka to Cole Porter, from serious to deliriously silly, and from start to finish, this is a party you won't want to miss. Pomranz crafts shows that feel freshly minted each night, like a nightclub act at the Copa from the golden days, and audiences can expect witty banter with his music director Stephen Bocchino, fast-paced entertainment, and moments of deeply moving beauty. In addition to his solo performances, he has shared the stage with Dame Cleo Laine, Barbara Cook, Betty Buckley and Ann Hampton Callaway. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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