CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 9/23/12

Saturday, September 29, 2012

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AUS: "PORGY & BESS PROJECT" WITH BENNY 'MAMA ALTO' DIMAS

AUS: "PORGY & BESS PROJECT" WITH BENNY 'MAMA ALTO' DIMAS

"Porgy & Bess Project" a Jazz Interpretations of a Legendary Classic will be presented atTHE BUTTERFLY CLUB(204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC, AUS - 03 96902000) on Tuesday through Sunday, September 25th through 30th as part of the 2012 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Performances are Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday at 8:00 pm & Thursday through Saturday at 9:00 pm. The show is an evocative dialogue between the immortal songs of Porgy & Bess and the unique and haunting jazz countertenor vocals of Benny 'Mama Alto' Dimas, accompanied by the piano stylings of Tiffanni Walton. Many legendary artists including Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis and Carmen McRae have created jazz reinterpretations of the astounding repertoire from the Gershwins' monumental folk opera, giving the original works new life and testifying to the full spectrum of human experience. Mama Alto is thrilled to take this special journey through their legacies with you. Call for cover/minimum information.

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AUS: SIMON TAYLOR PERFORMS "1 MAN DEBATE"

AUS: SIMON TAYLOR PERFORMS "1 MAN DEBATE"

Award-winning entertainer Mr Simon Taylor performs "1 Man Debate", a brand new comedy show that redefines manhood, at RUE BEBELONS (267 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, AUS - 03 9452 0070) as part of the 2012 Melbourne Fringe. Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays, September 26th through October 14th. See website for exact showtimes. Taylor will explain why boys don't want to grow up, what happened to real men in society and the 10 reasons why men are now replaceable. While on a short tour of the stand-up comedy circle in Los Angeles, Simon scored a ticket to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno - a day later, he was hired to write for the show. Now as a world-class comedian, Simon's new show applies his wit and charm to society's most pressing question: what is going on with men? Drawing on arguments that span from academic to pub rant, Simon pulls manhood apart in a comedy debate against himself. Call for cover/minimum information.

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MW: "BELLE OF BROADWAY" SUSAN EGAN AT CABARET FUNDRAISER FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

MW: "BELLE OF BROADWAY" SUSAN EGAN AT CABARET FUNDRAISER

FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Susan Egan, one of Broadway and Disney's most celebrated performers, will take you on a journey from Broadway and beyond at THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN - 317-275-1169) on Saturday, September 29th at 8:00 pm. The event is the 2012 Cabaret Fundraiser presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis. There will be pre-show d'oeuvres and silent auction at 6:30 pm and a special presentation & performances at 7:30 pm. With her award-winning acting chops, her riotous humor, and a voice that critics have dubbed the "perfect Broadway instrument," Susan will electrify the audience with songs and stories from her vast Broadway career, along with classic standards and new music by some of today's hottest New York writers. On Broadway, Egan vividly portrayed 'Sally Bowles' in Cabaret longer than any actress in Broadway history, winning critical acclaim. She starred in the title role of Thoroughly Modern Millie; originated starring roles in Triumph of Love and State Fair; and received both Tony Award and Drama Desk nominations for "Best Actress" as Broadway's original 'Belle' in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Egan also starred alongside Carol Burnett in Sondheim's Putting It Together at the Mark Taper Forum and Tommy Tune in the national tour of Bye, Bye Birdie. Tickets are $150 - patron table (seats 6) $1000 includes complimentary valet parking for each guest, name recognition on table signage, listing in program book.

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SOUTH: BLUE ANGEL: A MARLENE DIETRICH RETROSPECTIVE

SOUTH: BLUE ANGEL: A MARLENE DIETRICH RETROSPECTIVE

"Blue Angel: A Marlene Dietrich Retrospective" starring Diane McNaron & Michael King and introducing Barrington McQueen as the mythic, Nazi-censored, African American jazz player "Jonny!" will be presented by MASTER'S CABARET at the HOMEWOOD ARTS CENTER (1715 27th Court South, Homewood, AL - TKTS: 205-908-4424 - http://dianemcnaron.com/training.html ) on Saturday, September 29th at 8:00 pm. From the haunting cabarets of Berlin to Hollywood in its heyday, the passionate and controversial life of Marlene Dietrich spanned the Twentieth-Century. A woman of secrets & contradictions, a glamour queen who donned a uniform to sing at the front in WWII & went on to become the world's most highly paid nightclub entertainer. Here are her songs and her stories. Tickets are $20, Advance Purchase Only (Table Seating, BYOB).

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NYC: THE ANDERSON TWINS PLAY THE FABULOUS DORSEYS!

NYC: THE ANDERSON TWINS PLAY THE FABULOUS DORSEYS!

59E59 THEATERS (59 East 59th Street, NYC - 212-279-4200) welcomes Reardon-Anderson Music with the world premiere of THE ANDERSON TWINS PLAY THE FABULOUS DORSEYS!, written and directed by Pete and Will Anderson. THE ANDERSON TWINS PLAY THE FABULOUS DORSEYS! begins performances on Tuesday, September 11th for a limited engagement through Sunday, October 7th. The performance schedule is Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 pm; Friday at 8:30 pm; Saturday at 5:30 & 8:30 pm; and Sunday at 3:30 pm. There are additional performances on Sunday, September 23rd & 30th at 7:30 pm. Smoking hot jazz and smoldering sibling rivalry ignite in September. Saxophone and clarinet virtuosos (and brothers themselves) Pete and Will Anderson tell the riveting story of the two bandleaders, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, who rose to the top before sibling rivalry caused the act to split up. A blazing jazz sextet and footage from the 1947 film The Fabulous Dorseys turn up the heat on this biographical tale. The featured cast of musicians include Pete Anderson, Will Anderson, Jon-Erik Kellso, Ehud Asherie, Kevin Dorn, and Clovis Nicolas. Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members)

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NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT SATURDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER

NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT SATURDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER

Great news for lovers of the traditional piano bar experience! One of the best in the business, Chris Barrett, is back behind a NYC piano on a regular basis! Starting on Saturday, September 22nd and running every Saturday night through the rest of the year, Chris can be found entertaining young and old atSAN MARTIN RESTAURANT (143 East 49th Street, NYC - 212-832-0888) between 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Chris Barrett's performances are in the tradition of the great late-night boites of a fondly remembered era, when the likes of Hugh Shannon, Bobby Short, and Buddy Barnes manned the keyboard. Chris Barrett has been performing throughout the US and in Europe since 1973. His career highlights in New York City include repeat engagements at New York's Stanhope, Carlyle, Pierre, U.N. Plaza, and Westbury Hotels. Among his engagements throughout the U.S. are the Hotel Bel-Air, L.A.; the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC; and the John Drew Theater, East Hampton, NY. There is a $10 music charge.

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NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

Cabaret favorites Tommy Femia and Rick Skye have teamed up for another evening of "Judy and Liza Together Again" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturdays, September 1st & 29th at 8:30 pm. They are joined by Ricky Ritzel (as Mort) at the piano. These MAC Award winning performers (Best Impersonation) will pull out all the stops, singing classic solo's, parodies, duets and just plain whooping and hollering by the greatest mother/ daughter team in show biz history. Tommy Femia is a 7 time winner of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) Award for his brilliant portrayal of Judy Garland in "Judy Garland LIVE!", now in it's 20th season at Don't Tell Mama. He has also starred in "Whoop-de-doo", "I Will Come Back" and, most recently, "Norma Does Men". Rick Skye is best known for writing a string of outrageous comic revues including "The Flip Side of Neil Sedaka", "MaCabaret - a tabloid fable", "The War of the Mama Roses", "It's Madame with an E" and the International hit - "A Slice O' Minnelli" for which has enjoyed successful season's in Covent Garden, at the Apollo Theatre in London's West End and at the Dublin Theatre Festival where he received the Award for "Best Achievement in Performance". There is a $25 cover charge and a 2 drink minimum.

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NYC: JIM SPEAKE SINGS 'TILL THE COWS COME HOME

NYC: JIM SPEAKE SINGS 'TILL THE COWS COME HOME
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Jim Speake brings his brand new show "Sings 'till the Cors Come Home" toDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ) on Saturdays, September 22nd & 29th at 5:00 pm and Wednesdays, October 3rd & 10th at 7:00 pm. Singing songs written by Kander and Ebb, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Cy Coleman, Barry Manilow, Stephen Bishop, Gilda Radner, Neil Sedaka, Peter Allen, Billy Joel, Dale Evans and Stephen Sondheim, Jim illustrates life experiences both serious and comic. Lennie Watts directs, with musical direction by Steven Ray Watkins with the Cow Band. The inimitable Sidney Myer will make a special appearance. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. SIDEBAR ADVERTISER

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NYC: GRACE COSGROVE SINGS LAURA NYRO - CD RELEASE SHOW

NYC: GRACE COSGROVE SINGS LAURA NYRO - CD RELEASE SHOW

Award winning singer Grace Cosgrove celebrates the music of Laura Nyro, the innovative singer-songwriter of the 60s and 70s with a release party of her new CD, TO LAURA WITH LOVE - Grace Cosgrove Sings Laura Nyro at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, September 29th at 7:00 pm. She is joined on stage by Don Rebic, Musical Director/Piano; Sean Harkness, Guitar; Dan Gross, Drums/Percussion; Jason DiMatteo, Bass; Margaret Dorn, Emily Bindiger, Diane Garisto, Vocals. Nyro is best known for writing such memorable hits as WEDDING BELL BLUES, ELI'S COMING, AND WHEN I DIE, STONEY END and STONED SOUL PICNIC. And, artists such as The 5th Dimension, Blood, Sweat and Tears and Barbara Streisand had major hits introducing her songs. In 1969, Nyro had 3 of the top 10 hits on the Billboard charts, a major accomplishment. From the first time she heard Laura Nyro's music as a teenager, Grace was enthralled and transported by the spirit, passion and poetic storytelling of Laura's songwriting art, and has been interpreting her songs throughout her performing career. Never seeking to imitate the Nyro style, Grace has been able to mesmerize audiences with a sensitivity and sincerity all her own - paying tribute, but never seeking to reproduce that unique voice. Instead, she has always sought to give the shifting tempos and poetic lyrics of Laura Nyro her own personal touch. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Friday, September 28, 2012

CHI: THE ELAINE DAME TRIO WITH THE COLE PORTER COLLECTION

CHI: THE ELAINE DAME TRIO WITH THE COLE PORTER COLLECTION

OPEN DOOR THEATER (902 South Ridgeland, Oak Park, Il - 708-342-0810) presents The Elaine Dame Trio (Elaine Dame, vocals; Andy Brown, guitar; Joe Policastro, bass) with "The Cole Porter Collection" on Saturday, September 29th at 8:00 pm. The private life of Cole Porter is as fascinating and as revealing about social mores as his public career was glittering and defining of popular entertainment. He led a dazzling life on both sides of the Atlantic, was famous and rich, and set the rules for fashion and sophisticated love, all while keeping his homosexuality a secret. Anything Goes when Elaine and her incredible musicians start swinging the tunes of the lusty, lyrical and de-lovely, Cole Porter. Tickets are $15.

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BOS: JAN PETERS HOSTS OPEN MIC WITH SPECIAL GUEST ELIZABETH YOUNG

BOS: JAN PETERS HOSTS OPEN MIC WITH SPECIAL GUEST ELIZABETH YOUNG

The Cabaret Guest Artist Series continues this Friday, September 28that 9:00 pm at ENCORE LOUNGE at THE COURTYARD MARRIOT (275 Tremont Street, Boston, MA - 617-728-2162) hosted by Jan Peters with Tom LaMark. Guest this week is Elizabeth Young! Whether booking Elizabeth to sing your favorite songs (jazz, pop, folk and soft rock),to create jingles in your honor, to croon an Edith Piaf song in French, sing American/Irish standards or to perform holiday tunes as a singing costumed Mrs. Santa, Elizabeth provides a great combination of beautiful vocals and fun entertainment. She's also produced and performed sold-out shows this past year raising money for cures for cancer. No cover charge! Open mic!

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NYC: JUDY COLLINS OPENS CAFE CARLYLE'S NEW SEASON

NYC: JUDY COLLINS OPENS CAFE CARLYLE'S NEW SEASON

The unofficial kick-off to New York's social and cultural season will commence when legendary singer/songwriter Judy Collins begins her three-week engagement at THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-570-7189) Tuesdays through Saturdays from September 11th through 29th at 8:45 pm. Musical director is Russell Walden. Ms. Collins unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes have captivated audiences for over fifty years and landed her a spot in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Ms. Collins' rendezvous at the Cafe Carlyle will feature beloved hits from her recent album Bohemian including Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory's "Pure Imagination", Woody Guthrie's "Pastures of Plenty", Jimmy Webb's "Campo De Encino" and Ms. Collins' own "In The Twilight" which she wrote about her mother. There is a $110 cover Tuesday through Thursdays, $135 on Fridays & Saturdays. There is a $110 cover Tuesday through Thursdays, $135 on Fridays & Saturdays.

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NYC: DEBUT OF COUNTRY POP VOCAL TRIO BLUE SKY RIDERS

NYC: DEBUT OF COUNTRY POP VOCAL TRIO BLUE SKY RIDERS

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the debut engagement of BLUE SKY RIDERS, the pop vocal trio conceived by legendary musician Kenny Loggins, Nashville's Georgia Middleman (who has penned songs for Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney & Reba McEntire) and Country Music Hall of Fame writer Gary Burr on Tuesday through Saturday, September 26th through 29th at 8:00 pm, with late shows at 10:30 pm on Friday & Saturday. The trio will be performing songs from their upcoming debut album, Blue Sky Riders, scheduled to be released on January 22, 2013. Select singles from the album will be available in September 2012. The band's Live At The Rutledge EP is currently available for purchase on iTunes. The creative spark that eventually evolved into Blue Sky Riders was struck when veteran singer/songwriters Kenny Loggins and Gary Burr began working on songs together. Their chemistry as songwriters and their work together inspired them both to want to go another round with the music industry. Loggins, looking for a creative step forward in his musical career, decided to take on the challenge to form a new band but wanted to add a third, female voice. Burr, who has been named Songwriter of the Year by ASCAP, Billboard and NSAI and has worked with artists such as Juice Newton, Conway Twitty and Wynonna Judd, suggested singer/songwriter Georgia Middleman, who has worked with Keith Urban, Faith Hill and Martina McBride among others. Georgia accepted Gary and Kenny's invitation to join them in this new venture, and Blue Sky Riders was born. There is a $40-$60-$75 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: THE STREISAND SONGBOOK

NYC: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: THE STREISAND SONGBOOK

Platinum Award Winning singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway celebrates the music of one of America's most powerful and enduring musical artists at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) Tuesday through Saturday, September 25th through 29th at 8:30 pm, with late shows on Friday & Saturday, at 11:00 pm. Singing timeless classics from five decades of Barbra Streisand's multi-faceted career, Callaway crafts a loving musical portrait of the icon who once described herself as being "simple, complex, generous, selfish, unattractive, beautiful, lazy and driven." The Tony-nominated actress puts unique pop/jazz spin on unforgettable songs from Barbra's Broadway years (Funny Girl) to her film works (A Star Is Born), from her early pop albums (People) to her later concept albums (Higher Ground) which debuted at number 1 on Billboard and featured Ann's original peace anthem "At The Same Time." Callaway weaves humorous and inspiring anecdotes of how Streisand began as such a role model for her and evolved as a mentor, recording Ann's songs on six of her recent CD's, including "I've Dreamed Of You," the song that Streisand sang on her wedding day. In a night of soaring songs and stories, Callaway promises us a performance that not only celebrates the extraordinary career of Barbra Streisand, but also reminds us of "the way we were." There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS "THE SOPHISTICATES" BURLESQUE

NYC: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS "THE SOPHISTICATES" BURLESQUE

New York's THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) will become even more exciting on Friday, September 28th at 11:30 pm when it introduces one of NYC's most talked-about burlesque revues, "The Sophisticates." Starring master of ceremonies Bastard Keith and burlesque headliner Madame Rosebud, and featuring a rotating constellation of guest stars, on the second and fourth Friday of the month. Specializing in classic burlesque, each night features a new line-up of four highly distinguished striptease artists performing two numbers each throughout the evening. Madame Rosebud has performed coast to coast and overseas with stops at the London Burlesque Festival, the New York Burlesque Festival, and competing at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend. Shows on August 10th, 24th and September 14th will include Bea B. Heart, Jubilee Diamond, Dirty Martini, Perle Noire, Tansy, Bettina May, Maine Attraction and Kristina Nekyia. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JOHNNY RIVERS COMES HOME: "A 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION"

NYC: JOHNNY RIVERS COMES HOME: "A 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION"

The legendary 'Secret Agent Man' Johnny Rivers has confirmed his first New York City Concert in over 25 years, for September 28th at BB KING'S BLUES CLUB (237 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-997-4144). The special event, JOHNNY RIVERS Comes Home: "A 70th Birthday Celebration," is a presentation of Hi-Fidelity Music and will feature an All-Star Band joining Rivers, including Will Lee, Jimmy Vivino and Rich Pagano from The Fab Faux. With 17 Gold records, 29 chart hits, two Grammy Awards and more than 30 million records sold, Johnny Rivers is a remarkable American rock and roll singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. His styles include folk songs, blues, and revivals of old-time rock 'n' roll songs and some original material. Rivers' greatest success came in the mid- to late-1960s with a string of hit songs (including the #1 hit "Poor Side of Town", "Summer Rain", and "Secret Agent Man"), but he has continued to record and perform to the present. His major hits include Memphis, Maybelline, Mountain of Love, Seventh Son, Secret Agent Man, Poor Side of Town, Baby, I Need Your Lovin', Rockin' Pneumonia - Boogie Woogie Flu & Slow Dancin'. There is a $38 cover.

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NYC: MargOH! CHANNING IS TIPSY RETURNS TO THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

NYC: MargOH! CHANNING IS TIPSY RETURNS TO THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

Drag Superstar MargOH! Channing brings her acclaimed show MARGOH! CHANNING IS TIPSY back to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for one night only, on Friday, September 28th at 10:00 pm. MARGOH! This multi-character comedy features reminisces about MargOH!'s family, her gay lovers and the ups and downs of her career while tackling such subjects as rape, incest, race, political correctness, sexual orientation, and the power of Liza. MARGOH! CHANNING IS TIPSY features MargOH!'s long time Gay fiancee MAN-ee Champagne (Jeff Catlow-Shea), Diamond Daquiri (Crystal Rona Peterson) and the Jarad Astin Trio. The show is written and created by writer, comedian, and performance artist BT Shea, with musical direction by Jarad Astin and direction/ special material by Thom Fogarty. MargOH! Channing (BT Shea) is a writer, comedian and performance artist from Providence, RI. MargOH! now based in New York created a highly successful variety show The MargOH! Channing Show for MNN from 2003-2006 and included guests Michael Musto, Penny Arcade and Nellie McKay. MargOH! made her cabaret debut in 2007 with The MargOH! Channing Variety Hour at The D-Lounge at the Darryl Roth Theater. In 2011 MargOH! premiered her new work MargOH! Channing is Tipsy to rave reviews and made her London debut at the Phoenix Artists Club. Ms. Channing recently became a contributing writer for the nightlife zine Fierth.com and had her short story Prohibition Inhibition featured in the Coelacanth Journal. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: FRANK DAIN AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: FRANK DAIN AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Frank Dain returns to the cabaret stage in September with his first solo show in 13 years, in The Magic of Mathis at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). Scheduled performances are Saturdays, September 8th & 15th and Fridays, September 21st & 28th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Dain will bring fresh interpretations to such Johnny Mathis signature tunes as "Chances Are," "It's Not for Me to Say," "Wild Is the Wind," "Misty" and "The Twelfth of Never. " Contributing creative arrangements is Dain's frequent collaborator, Musical Director Kathleen Landis. The Magic of Mathis will also include infrequently sung jewels as "99 Miles from L.A.," "Yellow Roses on Her Gown," "I'll Be Easy to Find" and "Photograph," all part of Mathis's remarkable 56-year career. Lennie Watts is directing. Saadi Zain on bass. After appearing in many regional and off-Broadway theatrical productions, Dain made his New York City Town Hall debut at The Mabel Mercer Foundation's summer Cabaret Convention entitled Grand Nights for Singing, and performed at the Foundation's first cabaret convention in Philadelphia at the Prince Theatre. As a solo act, he brought his enviable baritone and warm personality to shows at Don't Tell Mama, Steve McGraw's, Danny's Skylight Room and Judy's. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: DONN TRENNER AND SHAYNEE RAINBOLT ARE "TWO FOR THE ROAD"

NYC: DONN TRENNER AND SHAYNEE RAINBOLT ARE "TWO FOR THE ROAD"

Emmy-nominated musical director, conductor, arranger and jazz pianist Donn Trenner, in his first New York major engagement in 25 years, collaborates with the MAC and Bistro Award-winning jazz vocalist Shaynee Rainbolt on four Fridays in September atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). Performances are on Fridays, September 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th, all shows at 9:30 pm. A bebop pianist of distinction Trenner played with the likes of Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, Oscar Pettiford, Charles Mingus, and Ben Webster, appearing on over 100 jazz albums from 1950 onward. A leading musical director, Trenner appeared nightly on the famed Steve Allen Show, leading the Donn Trenner Orchestra. He was also Ann-Margret's musical director for 18 years, and he worked extensively touring with Shirley MacLaine, and was musical director for Nancy Wilson. A Bistro Award winner, two-time MAC Award winner, and four-time MAC Award nominee, Shaynee's first two CD's were released on 33Jazz Records out of the UK (www.33jazz.com). Her third CD, "Charmed Life: Shaynee Rainbolt SINGS Russell Garcia," won the MAC Award for best Jazz Recording. Her most recent show honored the legendary composer/ arranger/ conductor Russell Garcia on the occasion of his 95th birthday, touring Australia, New Zealand, and the US. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: TANYA SINGS BARBRA WITH STEVEN

NYC: TANYA SINGS BARBRA WITH STEVEN
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Tanya Loraine Moberly sings Barbra Joan Streisand with Steven Ray Watkins at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Friday, September 28th; Thursday, October 18th; Wednesday, November 14th; and Tuesday, December 4th, all shows at 7:00 pm. The show will feature songs by Burt Bacharach, Walter Becker, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Hal David, Donald Fagen, Buddy Johnson, Carole King, Michel Legrand, John Lennon, Matthew Moore, Laura Nyro and Toni Stern. Tanya Moberly is probably best known for her cabaret work. She has been performing at Don't Tell Mama since 1998 when she co-created the"The Blonde Leading The Blonde" with partner Susan Hackett and writer/director Ilona Vellios. The show ran for 8 episodes over the course of 5 years and received a MAC Award nomination in 2000 for special production. Tanya is the 2010, 2011 & 2012 MAC Award winning producer of The Salon hosted by Mark Janas. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

NEW COLUMN BY SUE MATSUKI - ALL ABOUT JAZZ - AT CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

A new column from Sue Matsuki has been posted on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - This week, Sue talks jazz - and how to be (and how not to be) a Jazz Vocalist! She plugs the return of her new show with Edd Clark, a tribute to legendary singing team, Steve & Eydie, in October as well as some new cabaret events she is producing in NY State.

New on the website: CABARET NEWS! Posted regularly on the home page at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - keep up to date between newsletters!

I also just posted today's CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER - SPECIAL FESTIVAL EDITION on the website - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - with a special rundown of the October cabaret events -THE BROADWAY CABARET FESTIVAL to be held at NYC's THE TOWN HALL in October - on the 13th, 21st and 26th; the CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - http://www.chicagocabaret.org/ ) ANNUAL GALA on October 14th at Chicago's THE PARK WEST; and THE MABEL MERCER CABARET CONVENTION on October 17th through 19th at NYC's FREDERICK P. ROSE HALL.

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

STU

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AUS: SIMON TAYLOR PERFORMS "1 MAN DEBATE"

AUS: SIMON TAYLOR PERFORMS "1 MAN DEBATE"

AUS: "PORGY & BESS PROJECT" WITH BENNY 'MAMA ALTO' DIMAS

AUS: "PORGY & BESS PROJECT" WITH BENNY 'MAMA ALTO' DIMAS

NYC: JANIS SIEGEL OF THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER ONE NIGHT ONLY!

NYC: JANIS SIEGEL OF THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Vocalist Janis Siegel will perform for one night only at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, September 27th at 11:00 pm. Over the past four decades, the voice of Janis Siegel, a nine-time Grammy winner and a seventeen-time Grammy nominee, has been an undeniable force in The Manhattan Transfer's diverse musical catalog. Alongside her career as a member of this 40 year musical institution, Siegel has also sustained a solo career that has spawned more than a half dozen finely-crafted solo albums and numerous collaborative projects, amassed a large international fan base and garnered consistently high critical praise. Join Janis for this one night only, late night musical adventure, which is a preparation for a new CD recording! Piano, bass, drums and Janis! There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: "THE BROADWAY BALLYHOO" WEEKLY REVUE FROM SCOTT SIEGEL

NYC: "THE BROADWAY BALLYHOO" WEEKLY REVUE FROM SCOTT SIEGEL

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ) presents "THE BROADWAY BALLYHOO," a weekly show now in it's 10th month, produced, created and hosted by Scott Siegel in an open-ended run on Thursdays at 11:00 pm. THE BROADWAY HOOTENANY will offer approximately four different stars each week who will sing Broadway's greatest songs. Featured performers for Thursday, September 27th (which happens to be Scott's Birthday) are Jean Michelle Grier (The Lion King as "The Lion Queen," Simba's mother); Christina Bianco (Drama Desk Nominee, Forbidden Broadway, Newsical the Musical); MILLA (International Cabaret Star) ; DANNY GARDNER (Broadway by the Year, NY Song & Dance Co.) . There is a $15-$25 cover plus a 1-drink minimum.

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NYC: IN THE BOUDOIR WITH SUMMER SHAPIRO

NYC: IN THE BOUDOIR WITH SUMMER SHAPIRO

The New York Clown Theater Festival presents Summer Shapiro in IN THE BOUDOIR on Sunday, September 16th at 8:30 pm; Saturday, September 22nd at 7:00 pm; and Thursday, September 27th at 7:00 pm at THE BRICK THEATER (579 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY - 718- 907-6189 ). Matters of the heart can be messy and In The Boudoir delights in making a mess. San Francisco comedienne, Summer Shapiro, returns to the New York Clown Theater Festival for her fourth time with this deceptively simple story of a young female clown's love life. Veering erratically and erotically between exactitude and befuddlement, control and rashness, beauty and broken, Shapiro plays with the consuming need to be liked and revels in the futility of such a hunger. Tickets are $15.

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NYC: SEPTEMBER CALENDAR GIRL - "CHANGE OF A DRESS"

NYC: SEPTEMBER CALENDAR GIRL - "CHANGE OF A DRESS"

Colleen McHugh presents her latest show of her monthly CALENDAR GIRL series, and this month she presents "CHANGE OF A DRESS: Songs of Fashion and Other September Issues" atTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 ) on Thursday, September 27th at 7:00 pm. Musical director is Tedd Firth, with Steve Doyle, bass; Sean Harkness, guitar. It promises to be a chic collection of jazz, country, Broadway and beyond, with songs from Cole Porter, Bobbie Gentry, David Yazbek, Livingston & Evans, and more. Plus lots of comedy and the ever-popular Improv Song. With tunes by Harold Rome, Irving Berlin, Randy Newman, Frank Loesser, and more! Plus: Tedd might sing. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JOAN RIVERS IN SEPTEMBER AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: JOAN RIVERS IN SEPTEMBER AT THE BEECHMAN

Comedy legend Joan Rivers returns with her her live stand-up act to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Thursday, September 27th at 7:00 pm. 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. A full dinner menu and bar are available, and pianist Will Hall plays from the time doors open until Joan takes the stage. Net 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. Tickets are $45 and should be purchased at www.spincyclenyc.com or 212-352-3101. There is a $15 per person food/drink minimum.

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

L.A.: HAVA ("LIFE" IN HEBREW) AT THE GARDENIA

L.A.: HAVA ("LIFE" IN HEBREW) AT THE GARDENIA

Twenty years after making her stage debut, Hava enters a new, radical era of comedy through channeling the Comedy Queens of Hollywood's Golden Age at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Wednesdays, September 19th & 26th at 9:00 pm. The performance includes impersonations and the comedy of Carol Channing, Ethel Merman, Judy Garland, Katherine Hepburn, Carmen Miranda, and more. Hava is the creator of The Happy Happy Show, which ran weekly at El Cid and on the web. She has performed her unique style of comedy art at theatres, clubs, and galleries from Los Angeles to New York, with original works that have included Pink Clouds Over Capricorn, Cupcake Clown Conniption, and April Fools Pig! Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: HEDDA LETTUCE WITH THE CARPETS MATCH THE DRAPES

NYC: HEDDA LETTUCE WITH THE CARPETS MATCH THE DRAPES

Every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm, through September 26th, Hedda Lettuce premiers her new show THE CARPETS MATCH THE DRAPES at XL NIGHTCLUB, CABARET & LOUNGE(512 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-239-2999). New songs, new monologues and a full band accompany the Queen Of Green. Hedda Lettuce, the six-time Drag Queen of the Year Award-winner (HX magazine), has received national acclaim for her poised characters, startling satire and original music. Hedda lures you into the funniest scenarios on stage with her ultra-candid, shimmering wit. Drag-debutant, Miss Lettuce, has established herself as New York City's premiere queen in classic cabaret venues such as Caroline's on Broadway, FEZ and her classic movie night at the Clearview Chelsea. She has worked on such networks as Comedy Central, MTV and HBO, and in a handful of off-broadway plays. Hedda's comedy projects include her stand-up tour deforce, The Hedda Lettuce Show; The Dixie Chicks with Dicks, the country-singing drag trio; and Lettuce Rejoice, the annual Chelsea holiday spectacular. There is a $20 cover (also entitles customers to watch "Hot Mess" revue at 10:00 pm in the same room)

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NYC: CRISTINA MORRISON APPEARING AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: CRISTINA MORRISON APPEARING AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Vocalist Cristina Morrison will be appearing at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, September 26th at 9:30 pm in " I Love"m celebrating her CD of the same title. She will be joined on stage by Helio Alves: Piano, Willard Dyson: Drums, Marcus McLaurine: Bass and Peter Brainin: Sax. Cristina is as worldly and well-traveled as they come. She was born in Miami and spent time living in Rome, Quito, the Galapagos Islands and Los Angeles before landing in the Big Apple, from whence she recorded this fine debut CD. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT XL: BUNNY & BIANCA IN HOT MESS

NYC: EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT XL: BUNNY & BIANCA IN HOT MESS

Lady Bunny and Bianca Del Rio present "Bunny and Bianca's HOT MESS" at XL NIGHTCLUB, CABARET & LOUNGE (512 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-239-2999) every Wednesday night through September 26th at 10:00 pm. Lady Bunny has handpicked some of the city's most talented drag divas for a weekly Wednesday night extravaganza. The ladies include Bianca Del Rio (widely regarded as the quickest wit on the NYC drag scene), Milan (Rupaul Drag Race 4 favorite), Skyla Versai (the talented newcomer from Lips), Sugga Pie Koko (the comedian of the group), the live vocal styling of Epiphany and special guests each week! The show time is perfect as either a starting point or for those who prefer to make an earlier night of it mid-week. With both solo and production numbers complete with matching costumes, HOT MESS ups the ante for weekly drag reviews. Naughty comedienne Lady Bunny is moonlighting from her critically acclaimed cabaret show That Ain't No Lady! She also appears as the Dean of Drag on RuPaul's Drag U. Tickets are $10.

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NYC: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG CENTENNIAL BAND

NYC: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG CENTENNIAL BAND

The Louis Armstrong Centennial Band ska David Ostwald's Gully Low Jazz Band performs at BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Inspired by the noble jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton and their colleagues, David Ostwald's Gully Low Jazz Band (also known as the Louis Armstrong Centennial Band) breathes life and passion into America's own great art form. "There has never been a band quite like the Gully Low Jazz Band," notes legendary record producer George Avakian. "Most groups, past and present, stick to one style. Some current groups attempt to recreate early recordings in their entirety. These guys do neither. Inspired by divergent bands of the 1920s and 30s, you'll hear them swing a variety of styles in music by a wide range of composers, always try to the joy and heart of the music." Now in its 11th year of residency at Birdland, the weekly post-workday engagement is the city's best musical bargain! Tuba player David Ostwald leads a rotating lineup that features talents such as clarinetist Anat Cohen, trombonist/vocalist Wycliffe Gordon, pianist Ehud Asherie, drummer Marion Felder, and more! There is a $10-$15 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: SHARON CLARK IN ENCORE PERFORMANCE AT THE METROPOLITAN

NYC: SHARON CLARK IN ENCORE PERFORMANCE AT THE METROPOLITAN

Sharon Clark returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) show on on Wednesday and Thursday, September 26th & 27th at 7:00 pm. Her most recent CD release, "Do it Again - My Tribute to Shirley Horn," is on its third printing, and she grabs top honors wherever she goes. D.C. based Ms. Clark has headlined the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival on the National Mall and the historic Lincoln Theater. The Cape May Jazz Festival has hosted Ms. Clark three times by popular demand. Both the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and The Ludacris Foundation chose Ms. Clark to perform for their separate tributes to Quincy Jones. Famed bassist Keter Betts invited Ms. Clark to be the featured vocalist for his 75th Birthday Celebration, hosted by the Smithsonian Institution. Ms. Clark also has appeared as a soloist with the Richmond Symphony. In addition, Ms. Clark performed by invitation for President Clinton and other dignitaries at a retreat sponsored by the Democratic National Committee. Ms. Clark also appears regularly at Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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LON: JULIE CLARE: ALL WOMAN

Paul L Martin presents Julie Clare in All Woman at THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) on Wednesday, September 26th at 8:00 pm. Women come celebrate, men come discover a few of the things that make a curve the loveliest distance between two points! One of the vocal talents from Showstopper the Improvised Musical, Julie Clare offers her take on life and love with original songs, special guests and even an improvised song of your choosing. From pop to Piaf, jazz to show-tunes, you're guaranteed a night of fun with just a touch of heartbreak to leaven the hilarity. Call for cover/minimum information.

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AUS: "PORGY & BESS PROJECT" WITH BENNY 'MAMA ALTO' DIMAS

AUS: "PORGY & BESS PROJECT" WITH BENNY 'MAMA ALTO' DIMAS

AUS: SIMON TAYLOR PERFORMS "1 MAN DEBATE"

AUS: SIMON TAYLOR PERFORMS "1 MAN DEBATE"

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

SF: TIM HOCKENBRRY & FRIENDS ONE NIGHT ONLY

SF: TIM HOCKENBRRY & FRIENDS ONE NIGHT ONLY

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) will present a very special concert event with "America's Got Talent" finalist TIM HOCKENBERRY on Tuesday, September 25th at 8:30 pm. Having shared stages with stars such as Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray and Steve Miller, Hockenberry has established himself as one of the most compelling artists in the Bay Area scene today. In addition to touring with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and with Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, Tim has performed at high-profile venues all over Northern California, such as The RRazz Room, The Fillmore, the Great American Music Hall, Bimbo's 365 Club, The Napa Valley Opera House,, the Luther Burbank Center for the Performing Arts and the 142 Throckmorton Theater. He has also headlined at a multitude of festivals including the Robert Mondavi Summer Concert Series, the Clearwater Jazz Festival and the Mill Valley Arts Festival. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: THE STREISAND SONGBOOK

NYC: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: THE STREISAND SONGBOOK

NYC: BOUNCIN' WITH BUD: MUSIC OF BUD POWELL

NYC: BOUNCIN' WITH BUD: MUSIC OF BUD POWELL

Bouncin' with Bud: Music of Bud Powell featuring Tim Hagans (trumpet), Greg Osby (alto sax), Matt Wilson (drums), Dan Tepfer (piano) and Lonnie Plaxico (bass) will be presented at BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, September 25th through 29th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Along Charlie Parker and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, pianist Earl Rudolph "Bud" Powell (September 27, 1924 - July 31, 1966) is considered to be one of the creators of the style of modern jazz known as bebop. Despite his tragically short life, including bouts of mental illness, alcoholism and a self-imposed period of exile in Paris, Powell helped to define modern jazz piano technique while his brutal life story went on to inspire the Oscar winning film "'Round Midnight." This all-star birthday tribute will feature influential bebop compositions that Powell left behind including "Bouncin' with Bud," "Dance of the Infidels," "Budo," "Tempus Fugit," and "Un Poco Loco." There is a $30-40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: "DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR" BY WASHINGTON DC'S CLOWN CABARET

NYC: "DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR" BY WASHINGTON DC'S CLOWN CABARET

The critically acclaimed and very popular Clown Cabaret will bring its particular blend of theater, comedy and clown nonsense to the New York Clown Theater Festival at theTHE BRICK THEATRE (579 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY - 718- 907-6189) on Tuesday, September 25th at 7:00 pm & Wednesday, September 26th at 8:30 pm. The troupe's current show, "Delusions of Grandeur," explores the thin line between success and failure while paying homage to Vaudeville, Shakespeare, Film Noir, French Surrealism and Steve Martin. Along the way, the show explores the past, present, and future of the Clown. Creators Rich Potter, Matthew Pauli and Karen Beriss formed Clown Cabaret in 2010 as a laboratory for physical comedy in the Nation's Capital. In the show, three well-meaning, but misguided, clowns attempt to create epic theatre. The show devolves into Shakespeare, pies, and laughter. This brainchild of the three producers of Clown Cabaret's monthly show is a new narrative about reaching for the stars and spectacular failure. Tickets are $25.

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NYC: MURRAY HILL AND LINDA SIMPSON PRESENT DRAG BINGO!

NYC: MURRAY HILL AND LINDA SIMPSON PRESENT DRAG BINGO!

The new Tuesday game show says it all: Drag Bingo! featuring wacky prizes, loads of laughs and dance music with New York's Drag legends and favorite Bingo duo—Queen of Wit Linda Simpson and King of Comedy Murray Hill at XL NIGHTCLUB, CABARET & LOUNGE (512 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-239-2999). Happy hour starts at 6:30 pm, and at 7:30 pm let the games begin! For years, wisecracking Linda and Murray have been making dreams come true downtown with their unique spin on America's favorite (and easiest) game of chance! Now, for the first time, they bring their Bingo shenanigans uptown time for their gayest adventure yet at XL! This ain't your Grandma's Bingo! Stop by after work, meet a pal from Grindr, play some games with your closest gal pals or make new friends. Drink, play and win! No cover ($2 bingo cards).

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