CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 11/4/12

Saturday, November 10, 2012

L.A.: NEILE ADAMS IN "WASN'T IT GOOD! WASN'T IT FINE!"

L.A.: NEILE ADAMS IN "WASN'T IT GOOD! WASN'T IT FINE!"

THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) will present Broadway, television and film actress and singer, Neile Adams in "Wasn't It Good! Wasn't It Fine!," a musical celebration of her memories and the stages of her life on Friday s& Saturdays, November 9th & 10th and 16th & 17th at 9:00 pm.The show will include popular songs like: "Shaking The Blues Away" by Irving Berlin, "Arthur" by Kander & Ebb, "This Time It's The Big Time" by Jerry Herman, "In A Very Unusual Way" by Morey Yeston, "Smile" by Charles Chaplin, "See Saw" by Cy Coleman, "You're Just Too Marvelous" by Richard Whiting and Johnny Mercer and "Look For The Silver Lining" by Jerome Kern, among others. Ted Sprague directs. Andy Howe serves as Musical Director. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.

CHI: JULIA MERCHANT SINGS "GET OUT THE MAP" AT DAVENPORT'S

CHI: JULIA MERCHANT SINGS "GET OUT THE MAP" AT DAVENPORT'S

Julia Merchant returns to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Thursdays, November 1st & 8th and Saturday, November 10th at 8:00 pm with a very special new show, "Get Out the Map". With the music of Indigo Girls, Bonnie Raitt, Grateful Dead, Rihanna, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, and more, Get Out the Map traces the different ways we find our destination, become who we want to be, and the places we visit in between. Special guest is Heather Brandon-DeSouza. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYS: LYNNE KERR IN SALEM: MORE SONGS MY HUSBAND WROTE

NYS: LYNNE KERR IN SALEM: MORE SONGS MY HUSBAND WROTE

On Saturday, November 10th at 8:00 pm, The CABARET AT FORT SALEM THEATER (11 East Broadway, Salem, NY - 518-854-9200) welcomes back to its stage Manhattan cabaret artist Lynne Kerr, a flatland transplant who moved permanently to her Hebron vacation home in 2007. Ms. Kerr's show, MORE Songs My Husband Wrote, directly builds on her 2010 CD release, Songs My Husband Wrote, twenty-two songs written by Fort Salem's artistic director, Jay Kerr. Lynne's interest in solo performing began in college, when she sang on the iconic Uncle Floyd cable television show. Her practical nature led her to a career in pharmaceutical advertising, retiring as a senior vice-president in charge of internal communications at Chicago-based Corbett Accel Healthcare Group. As she pursued a career as corporate executive, she chose to explore her dream of being a performing musician, starting with singing lessons in 1988. Training with an instructor who later became her husband, she followed late nights at the office with open mics at two of the most famed of New York's cradles of singing talent, the legendary Village Gate in Greenwich Village and Brandy's on the upper East Side. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: GABRIELLE STRAVELLI AT BIRDLAND WITH JOHN HART QUARTET

Gabrielle Stravelli will be performing atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Saturday, November 10th at 11:00 pm. She will be performing a solo set with the John Hart Quartet. She will be backed by some of NYC's best musicians (John Hart, guitar; Jon Davis, piano; Paul Gill, bass; Carmen Intorre, drums) in one of the city's best music venues. They will be riffing on Duke Ellington, Creedence Clearwater and everything in between. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: SHEPLY METCALF SINGS LAURA NYRO AT THE MET

NYC: SHEPLY METCALF SINGS LAURA NYRO AT THE MET

Shepley Metcalf's new show Can You Surry? The Songs of Laura Nyro, will be presented at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, November 1st at 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 10th at 9:30 pm. She'll be joined by the marvelous trio of pianist Janice Friedman, bassist Jim Whitney, and drummer Willard Dyson. Metcalf debuted the show in May at Boston's top jazz club. A long-time Nyro fan, she decided last year to depart from her American Songbook repertoire to explore Nyro's songbook. Songs that Metcalf selected for her show include "And When I Die," "I Never Meant to Hurt You," "Billy's Blues," "Upstairs by a Chinese Lamp," and cult classic "Emmie. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: GORDON BAHARY RELEASES UNBREAKABLE CD

Songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Bahary will celebrate the release of his CD "Unbreakable" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, November 10th at 7:00 pm. Bahary has had a remarkable career. He started working with Stevie Wonder doing synthesizer and production work at the age of 15, and then on the classic "Secret Life of Plants" album three years later; by age 23 his "Electric Kingdom" release (under the artist name Twilight 22) sold over 7 million copies and pioneered electro-hip hop. Bahary has worked closely with a range of artists from Ramsey Lewis and Herbie Hancock to Raven-Symone and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. On his recent debut CD, Unbreakable, Bahary returns to his creative roots, crafting an album steeped in pop and jazz with universal themes. Unbreakable (Lasting Treasure/Sony Music/RED) is the culmination of a lifetime's worth of creativity and innovation from an artist who has quietly built a huge and devoted fanbase. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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. 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 Saturday nights November 10th, 17th & 24th 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: HOLE-O-MATIC RETURNS TO DON'T TELL MAMA

NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC RETURNS TO DON'T TELL MAMA
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Karen Mack & Michael Holland return with their very popular award-winning "Gashole Hole-O-Matic 2012" All Request Show to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday nights November 10th, 17th & 24th 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

Friday, November 9, 2012

Raissa Katona Bennet wants to pass along the word that "It's time for you to vote!"

Raissa Katona Bennet wants to pass along the word that "It's time for you to vote!"

She writes: "We have finished our 2012 outdoor concert season, and now it is time to vote for your favorite song from our Songwriting Contest. We will keep you informed of all CFCG (Concerts for City Greens) news and schedules via email and atwww.concertsforcitygreens.comand on our Facebook Fan Page.

"The Concerts for City Greens has been hosting a songwriting contest of songs celebrating the roles parks and green spaces play in the lives of New Yorkers. Numerous songs by professional and amateur songwriters, from an array of styles and points of view, were submitted. Eight semifinalist songs were performed during this season's concert series. Through a combination of online and jury voting, three top songs will be chosen at the end of the summer. The three finalist songs will be performed at a special concert at a venue, TBA early in 2013.

"To vote for your favorite song go to the websitewww.concertsforcitygreens.com and click on the SONGWRITING CONTEST tab - there you will find the live concert recordings from this season, of the 8 semifinalist songs. To listen to the audio, click on one of the songs on the left. To vote, select one of the songs on the right and hit the vote button. Your browser will only allow you to vote once, so choose carefully.

"More details on the CITY GREENS website."

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MAC presents THEY WRITE THE SONGS

MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets ) announces a new annual show to be held each fall, called "MAC presents THEY WRITE THE SONGS." The inaugural show will be held on Sunday, November 18th at 4:00 pm at ENGELMAN RECITAL HALL AT BARUCH COLLEGE (55 Lexington Avenue at 25th Street, NYC). Each year, this show will present the work of selected songwriters, highlighting both those who are well-established, as well as those who are on the rise. Songs written by these outstanding songwriters will be performed throughout the show by singers who have previously either won or been nominated for MAC Awards, or in some cases, by the songwriters themselves. The songwriters selected for the inaugural show of this new annual series are Jeff Blumenkrantz, Barry Kleinbort, Johnny Rodgers, Mary Liz McNamara, Nate Buccieri and Scott Evan Davis. The host for the evening will be Grammy award winning songwriter Julie Gold. Nate Bucchieri will be the musical director. Tickets ($15-$20) are available through Ovation tickets -. See the MAC website for more details.

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L.A.: NEILE ADAMS IN "WASN'T IT GOOD! WASN'T IT FINE!"

L.A.: NEILE ADAMS IN "WASN'T IT GOOD! WASN'T IT FINE!"

CHI: THE WITH A TWIST BOYS ARE BACK!

CHI: THE WITH A TWIST BOYS ARE BACK!

After a sold out 2011 run at Davenport's, and well-received performances at the Skokie Theatre, Stage 773, and the Wilmette Theatre, the With A Twist boys are back! Kevin Bishop, Steve Kimbrough, Paul Motondo, and Nick Sula are returning toDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) with brand-new, twisted arrangements of your favorite tunes! The show will be performed on Friday, November 9th, and Friday & Saturday, November 16th & 17th, all shows at 8:00 pm. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NE: BRODSKY AND BABS IN "POTHOLES AND PUMPKINS"

NE: BRODSKY AND BABS IN "POTHOLES AND PUMPKINS"

Sara Brodsky and Barbara "Babs" Larson present "Potholes and Pumpkins" at AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER (160 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787) on Friday, November 9th at 8:00 pm. The show is directed by John O'Neil, with musical direction and accompaniment by Bill Duffy. The show relates the ups and downs of life in a hilarious, and often touching, musical review. Brodsky and Babs will delight you with their "joie de vivre" and hands-on knowledge of how to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: GISELLE WOLF IN "JOURNEYS: A CELEBRATION"

NYC: GISELLE WOLF IN "JOURNEYS: A CELEBRATION"

Giselle Wolf Journeys: A Celebration will be presented at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, November 9th; Wednesday, November 14th; and Thursday, November 15th, all shows at 7:00 pm. The musical direction and arrangements for the trio are by Ron Abel, and the show is directed and developed with Karen Ludwig. Life is not about reaching a destination; it's about finding joy along the way. In Journeys: A Celebration, Giselle Wolf's performance of soulful singing and humorous life stories reveal that joy that draws one into an enchanting, witty and touching musical celebration. The versatile show includes songs from Leonard Bernstein, Jones & Schmidt, Jule Styne, Comden & Green and Lionel Bart as well as songs in French, Spanish, Italian and Yiddish. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

L.A.: ELIZABETH UP de GRAFF IN "STILL DAZZLE & BEDAZZLED WITH A CUBAN INTERLUDE."

L.A.: ELIZABETH UP de GRAFF IN "STILL DAZZLE & BEDAZZLED WITH A CUBAN INTERLUDE."

Elizabeth Up de Graff brings her show "Still Dazzle & Bedazzled with a Cuban Interlude" to THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Thursday, November 8th at 9:00 pm. A native of Los Angeles and self-described "free spirit," she was inspired to become an entertainer through her father, John Paul Livadary, who won three Oscars for Sound for his work at Columbia Pictures. Taking advantage of the performance opportunities and variety that Cabaret offers, she combines elements of jazz, blues, pop, and Piaf, as well as "absurd notions and potions," in this latest outing at The Gardenia, where she made her cabaret debut 11 years ago. She has since performed at the West Los Angeles Fine Arts Theater, the Catalina Jazz Club, and the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. Andy Howe is musical director. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.

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CHI: JULIA MERCHANT SINGS "GET OUT THE MAP" AT DAVENPORT'S

CHI: JULIA MERCHANT SINGS "GET OUT THE MAP" AT DAVENPORT'S

BOS: THE FOLLEN ANGELS RETURN TO RYLES JAZZ CLUB

BOS: THE FOLLEN ANGELS RETURN TO RYLES JAZZ CLUB

International cabaret and jazz recording artists, the Follen Angels return to RYLES JAZZ CLUB (212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-876-9330) on Thursday, November 8th at 7:30 & 10:00 pm with their acclaimed show "Ella and Her Fellas, Part 2". "Part 1" sold out in performances in Boston, NYC and Washington CD. "Part 2" features brand new songs and stories of Ella Fitzgerald and friends (Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington & Frank Sinatra). There is a $20 cover for the 7:30 pm show, $12 cover for the 10:00 pm show.

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NYC: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS THE TIM LANCASTER GROUP

NYC: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS THE TIM LANCASTER GROUP

Tim Lancaster makes his debut appearance at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, November 8th at 9:30 pm with the dynamic TIM LANCASTER GROUP. As drummer and composer of this jazz outfit, Tim's band features some of today's greatest jazz players performing both original arrangements and well as modern interpretations of jazz standards. Tim has performed his music up and down the East Coast and at Caribbean jazz festivals. He is now enjoying playing on the New York City scene. He's performed with an array of jazz greats from modern heroes like Tony Malaby and Terry McManus to seasoned players like arranger Dick Berkhe. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: ADAM SHAPIRO'S GUIDE TO THE PERFECT BREAKUP

NYC: ADAM SHAPIRO'S GUIDE TO THE PERFECT BREAKUP

After a two year absence from the cabaret stage, Adam Shapiro will present his newest solo show Guide to the Perfect Breakup at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - ) on Thursday, November 8th at 7:00 pm; Thursday, November 15th at 7:00 pm; and Sunday, December 30th at 4:30 pm. The evening will feature direction by 2012 MAC Award winner Peter Napolitano and music direction by Multiple award winner Barry Levitt. Adam Shapiro's Guide to the Perfect Breakup promises to be a hilarious evening of musical guidelines for the perfect breakup, whether you're the "dumper" or the "dumpee". The show will feature music by Cole Porter, Marvin Hamlisch, Alanis Morissette, and Weird Al Yankovic, just to name a few, as well as the premiere of a brand new song by Levitt/ Napolitano. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: BARBARA MCCARTHY IN "DREAMING THIS TIME"

NYC: BARBARA MCCARTHY IN "DREAMING THIS TIME"

Barbara McCarthy will appear at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, November 8th at 8:00 pm. She has appeared off-Broadway in the long-running improvisational hit "The Proposition" at The Manhattan Theatre Club, with the New Jersey State Opera Company and the Stuyvesant Opera Company in New York City. She has performed roles in regional theatre ranging from Hedy LaRue in "How to Succeed" to Zerlina in "Don Giovanni". She has appeared in industrial films and in over 250 television commercials for such companies as American Express, AT&T, Johnson & Johnson, Mercedes, Hallmark, Nabisco and Proctor & Gamble, as well as roles in the daytime television soap operas "All My Children" and "One Life to Live". She has recorded three CDs, Barbara McCarthy Sings!, By George—the Songs of George Gershwin, and Dreaming This Time (currently in production). She is accompanied on piano by Regan Ryzuk. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: BROADWAY BALLYHOO SUPER-SIZED FOR BARBARA SIEGEL'S BIRTHDAY!

NYC: BROADWAY BALLYHOO SUPER-SIZED FOR BARBARA SIEGEL'S BIRTHDAY!

It's Barbara Siegle's birthday and husband Scott has gone all out in booking a "BROADWAY BALLYHOO SUPER-SIZED CAST" for Thursday night's Ballyhoo at FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ) at 11:00 pm! Performers scheduled to perform so far: Stephen Derosa (Boardwalk Empire As Eddie Cantor); Chad Kimball (Tony Nominee, Memphis); Michael Winther (Drama Desk Nominee, Songs From An Unmade Bed); Noah Racey (Curtains, Never Gonna Dance); Carole J. Bufford (Speak Easy, Broadway By The Year); Scott Coulter (Multi-Award Winning Vocalist); Christina Bianco (Drama Desk Nominee, Forbidden Broadway, Newsical); Bill Daugherty (Award-Winning Vocalist); Milla (Cabaret Star); Julie Reyburn (Multi-Award Winning Vocalist). There is a $15-$25 cover plus 1 drink minimum.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

SF: BOBBY CALDWELL PERFORMING SELECTIONS FROM HIS NEW CD

SF: BOBBY CALDWELL PERFORMING SELECTIONS FROM HIS NEW CD

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - ) presents the return engagement of acclaimed Pop and R&B singer-songwriter, Bobby Caldwell on Wednesday through Sunday, November 7th through 10th. Showtimes vary - see website. Bobby will perform original songs from his newest album, "House of Cards," which features that classic Caldwell sound, along with a few diverse tracks, which have a hint of Country, Blues, and even Latin Dance. Also featured is Bobby's familiar marriage of vocals and saxophone, in addition to special guests Dave Koz and the talented newcomer Andrew Neu. Caldwell is one of the most prolific Blue-Eyed-Soul singers and has been performing to audiences throughout the US and Asia since his first hit, "What You Won't Do for Love" in 1979. The classic has been recorded and sampled by more than 100 artists, including rendition by Boys II Men. A sample of Bobby's song "Open Your Eyes" appeared in the Grammy nominated platinum hit "The Light" by Common. Bobby's songs and samples have contributed to over 40 million sales, including artists like Michael Bolton, Roberta Flack, Go West, and Vanessa Williams. Bobby's song was sung by Elliot Yamin during the Final 3 round of "American Idol" in 2006. As a songwriter, he has written hits for Boz Scaggs, Chicago, Peter Cetera, Amy Grant, The Commodores, Al Jarreau and others. Even the rap generation is familiar with Bobby's songs, which have been sampled by Common, Tupac Shakur and Notorius B.I.G. There is a $45-$47.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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L.A.: CHAMBERS, HERBERT, & ELLIS AT THE GARDENIA

L.A.: CHAMBERS, HERBERT, & ELLIS AT THE GARDENIA

Chambers, Herbert, & Ellis will perform at THE GARDENIA(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Wednesday, November 7th at 9:00 pm. Pierre Chambers, Lisa Herbert, and Mitch Ellis have struck a mother lode of unique and exhilarating musical material through exhuming, creatively re-working, and re-inventing works of legendary jazz artists through the nearly lost art of "vocalese" - assigning what would generally be considered instrumental riffs to the human voice. Their talents spring directly from their dads: bass player Paul Chambers played on and off with Miles Davis and John Coltrane in the '50s; bassist Mort Herbert toured with the Louis Armstrong All-Stars in the '50s and '60s; and guitarist Herb Ellis played with the Oscar Peterson trio for many years and established a very successful solo career spanning decades. Creating an impact recalling The Manhattan Transfer, the group's repertoire pays homage to the vocal treatments of Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross, many of which were themselves based on Ellington or Basie big band arrangements, and features expanded treatments of original vocalese and jazz harmonies in musical arrangements played, written, or made famous by, their own fathers. Ensconced at The Gardenia the first Wednesday of every month, with each show spanking new, they are becoming increasingly popular as word of mouth spreads ... and the "buzz" surrounding them is well-deserved. Piano support for this month's Halloween special is supplied by Richard Eames, with Tim Emmons on bass. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NJ: BARBARA COOK RETURNS TO McCARTER THEATRE

NJ: BARBARA COOK RETURNS TO McCARTER THEATRE

A 2011 Kennedy Center honoree and one of popular music's greatest soprano voices, Barbara Cook will return toMcCARTER THEATRE (91 University Place, Princeton, NJ - 609-258-2787 - ) on Wednesday, November 7th at 7:30 pm. Ms. Cook's impressive career spans over 50 years from Broadway ingenue to legendary recording artist. McCarter Theatre Center in will be celebrating Barbara Cook's 85th birthday through an awe-inspiring performance of Broadway and American Songbook classics. Barbara Cook's silvery soprano, purity of tone, and warm presence has delighted audiences around the world for more than 50 years. After being considered "Broadway's favorite ingenue" during the heyday of the Broadway musical, Ms. Cook then launched a second career as a concert and recording artist soaring from one professional peak to another. Whether on the stages of major international venues throughout the world or in the intimate setting of New York's Cafe Carlyle or Feinstein's at the Regency, Barbara Cook's popularity continues to thrive - as evidenced by her 1997 birthday concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Albert Hall in London, a succession of 6 triumphant returns to Carnegie Hall where she made a legendary solo concert debut in 1975, and an ever-growing mantle of honors including the Tony, Grammy, Drama Desk and New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, her citation as a Living New York Landmark and her induction into the Theatre Hall of Fame. Tickets are $20-$60.

cNYC: FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY PRESENTS JAZZ SINGER SUE RANEY

cNYC: FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY PRESENTS JAZZ SINGER SUE RANEY

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ) presents the premiere engagement of Grammy nominated jazz singer, Sue Raney on Wednesday through Saturday, November 7th through 10th at 8:00 pm, with an additional performance on Saturday at 11:00 pm. For her first New York nightclub engagement in 25 years, Raney will be accompanied by her longtime colleague Alan Broadbent on piano, in addition to Harvie Swartz on bass and Bill Goodwin on drums. Part of the evening's repertoire will be drawn from their last two albums together: Heart's Desire: A Tribute to Doris Day and Listen Here. Sue Raney was born in McPherson, Kansas and by the time she was twelve had her own radio show. By age sixteen her family had migrated to Southern California and she became a regular on Jack Carson's radio show. Within the next year she would have a contract with Capitol Records and her first album, When Your Lover is Gone, with Nelson Riddle. She appeared on numerous TV variety programs, led by countless appearances on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" as well as the Joey Bishop, Mike Douglas, Dean Martin, Danny Kaye and Red Skelton TV shows. She appeared with Bob Hope, and co-starred with Don Rickles and Bob Newhart in their Las Vegas shows. In more recent times, Ms. Raney has performed across the country with pops conductor Richard Kaufman. She has also toured with Michel Legrand and performed in jazz festivals in the US and abroad. Most recently she was seen in Rex Reed's 2012 92nd Street Y production "It's Magic: Nine Decades of Songs from Warner Bros." There is a $30-$50-$60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: LIZ CALLAWAY AT 54 BELOW

NYC: LIZ CALLAWAY AT 54 BELOW

Tony Nominee and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer and recording artist Liz Callaway takes to the 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) stage for seven very special performances in November. Performances are Wednesday through Sunday, November 7th through 11th at 8:30 pm (Sunday at 9:00 pm) with late shows added on Friday & Saturday at 11:00 pm. Liz made her Broadway debut in Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in Baby, and for five years, won acclaim as Grizabella in Cats. Liz also starred in the original casts of Miss Saigon, The Look of Love and The Spitfire Grill, and provided the singing voice for numerous animated features including the Oscar-nominated Anastasia. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: SINGER/SONGWRITER RICK JENSEN IN A REVUE OF HIS SONGS

NYC: SINGER/SONGWRITER RICK JENSEN IN A REVUE OF HIS SONGS

Multiple MAC, BISTRO and GLAMA Award-winning songwriter Rick Jensen returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) for two performances of his revue "Tonight, New York City," on Wednesday, November 7th at 7:00 pm. The show is inspired by Jensen's recent song of the same title, and looks back on Jensen's 27 years as a working musician in Manhattan. Joining him will be vocalists Tanya Holt, Justin Ritchie and this year's Metro star winner, Marissa Mulder. The show is directed by Lina Koutrakos. Jensen's song "Go Ahead And Dream" was featured in the 2011 Ed Harris film, "That's What I Am", which was the centerpiece of the 2011 Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Other Jensen compositions that have become standards in the cabaret and nightclub scene in New York and coast to coast include "In Passing Years" and "Amanda Sang". Artists who have recorded Jensen's songs include Lee Lessack, Lina Koutrakos, and the late Nancy LaMott, and Jensen can be heard singing his own songs on his award-winning CD, "Spring Harvest". In New York, Jensen has headlined in venues as diverse as the legendary Duplex cabaret, Town Hall, Symphony Space and Carnegie Hall. Other solo appearances include Washington DC's Source Theatre, and The Roslyn Spectrum Theatre in Arlington, VA. Beyond his solo work he is frequently found accompanying, arranging, and producing for a number of musical theatre and cabaret luminaries including Jason Graae, Liz Callaway, Barbara Fasano, Jeanne MacDonald, and Tovah Feldshuh. His work with Feldshuh culminated in an appearance at London's famed Savoy Theatre where they raised over eight million dollars for charity. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: BROADWAY BALLYHOO SUPER-SIZED FOR BARBARA SIEGEL'S BIRTHDAY!

NYC: BROADWAY BALLYHOO SUPER-SIZED FOR BARBARA SIEGEL'S BIRTHDAY!

Monday, November 5, 2012

SF: CARLY OZARD RETURNS TO SAN FRANCISCO WITH A NEW SHOW

SF: CARLY OZARD RETURNS TO SAN FRANCISCO WITH A NEW SHOW

After moving to NYC nine months ago, celebrated performer Carly Ozard returns to the City by the Bay and back to theRRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Sunday, November 4th at 4:00 pm and Monday, November 5th at 8:00 pm with her new show SHIFT HAPPENS. In this new cabaret show Ozard muses on the differences between NYC and her beloved San Francisco. Performing songs by writers and performers as diverse as Cat Stevens, John Lennon, Lucy Simon, Bette Midler, Beyonce, Alan Menken, Journey, and more, Carly's trademark humorous prospective sheds light on the journey for people who follow their dreams: whether it be career, or searching for love, or in simply finding yourself and where you fit in best. Carly attempts to find out if it is true that the more things change, the more they stay the same. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

CHI: STRUT YOUR STUFF SHOWCASE AT DAVENPORT'S

CHI: STRUT YOUR STUFF SHOWCASE AT DAVENPORT'S
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT

"Strut Your Stuff", a showcase featuring five "newer" performers ofCCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals - ) will be presented on Monday, November 5th at 7:30 pm at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - ). Members of the cast scheduled to appear are Jim Anderson, Arlene Armstrong, Jenny Weaver-Barbieri, Holly McGuire and Cara Winter. Five CCP Members create and perform their own "mini" cabaret shows: A Variety of Artists - A Variety of Material - An hour or so of ever-changing cabaret entertainment. Hosted and (sometimes) piano-accompanied by Bob Moreen. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: HARRY ALLEN'S MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT FEINSTEIN'S

NYC: HARRY ALLEN'S MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT FEINSTEIN'S

The Statesmen of Jazz and Arbors Records are pleased to announce that Harry Allen's Monday Night Jazz has been extended for another year on the first Monday of every month in 2012 atFEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ), with dining and dancing from 7:00 to 8:00 pm followed by a jazz concert until 10:00 pm. Featured on Monday, November 5th is an evening of song with Bucky Pizzarelli, Ken Peplowski, John and Bill Allred with Rossano Sportiello, Joel Forbes, Chuck Riggs. Swing Bros. recording artist Harry Allen has over thirty recordings to his name. Three of Harry's CDs have won Gold Disc Awards from Japan's Swing Journal Magazine, and his CD Tenors Anyone? won both the Gold Disc Award and the New Star Award. His recordings have made the top ten list for favorite new releases in Swing Journal Magazine's reader's poll and Jazz Journal International's critic's poll for 1997, and Eu Nao Quero Dancar (I Won't Dance), the third Gold Disc Award winner, was voted second for album of the year for 1998 by Swing Journal Magazine's reader's poll. There is a $20 cover plus a 1-drink minimum.

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NYC: ALTON FITZGERALD WHITE CD RELEASE SHOW AT 54 BELOW

NYC: ALTON FITZGERALD WHITE CD RELEASE SHOW AT 54 BELOW

Known for his long run as Mufasa in Disney's The Lion King on Broadway, Alton Fitzgerald White will celebrate the release of his new CD at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Monday, November 5th at 9:30 pm. The show features brand new arrangements of treasured Disney favorites. Included are his own take on classics such as Feed the Birds (Mary Poppins) and A Whole New World (Aladdin), as well as more contemporary tunes from the Disney catalogue, including Fortune Favors the Brave (Aida), Strangers Like Me (Tarzan), and even the lesser known, The Long, Long Day, (King David). Listening to these selections all together is like spending an evening with old friends. There is a $20-$30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: DEBBIE GRAVITTE AT 54 BELOW

NYC: DEBBIE GRAVITTE AT 54 BELOW

A Tony-winner for her star turn in Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Debbie Gravitte has wowed Broadway audiences in They're Playing Our Song, Blues in the Night, Ain't Broadway Grand, Zorba, Chicago and Les Miserables. Now she will take the stage at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Monday, November 5th at 7:00 pm. Symphony audiences around the world leap to their feet when she guest stars with some of the world's leading orchestras. Now the sublime Debbie Gravitte returns to the cabaret stage in a brand new show, making her 54 Below debut for one special performance only. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: HIDDEN TREASURES: THE SONGS OF LARRY KERCHNER

NYC: HIDDEN TREASURES: THE SONGS OF LARRY KERCHNER
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Hidden Treasures: The Songs of Larry Kerchner will be presented on Monday, November 5th at 7:00 pm at THE YORK THEATRE at Saint Peter's Church (619 Lexington Avenue, NYC - 212-935-5820 ext. 25 - ) to benefit Michael Feinstein's Great American Songbook Initiative and The Mabel Mercer Foundation. The songs of Larry Kerchner ("Somewhere in Time") will be sung by some of today's most formidable singers: Ann Hampton Callaway, Hilary Kole, Laurel Masse, Kevin Spirtas, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano, Karen Oberlin, La Tanya Hall, Sidney Myer, Raissa Katona Bennett, Jill O'Hara and a host of others. Musical Director is Tex Arnold. The event is produced by Sandi Durell. The Benefit evening will provide funds for two charities that support singers. Michael Feinstein's Great American Songbook Initiative that brings the music of the Great American Songbook to young people today, to preserve it for future generations by creating vocal competitions nationwide, winners attending the Songbook Vocal Academy and given an opportunity to not only receive scholarship funds to continue their studies, but also appear with Michael on one of his shows. The Mabel Mercer Foundation serves to both perpetuate the memory and spirit of its legendary namesake and to stimulate and promote public interest in the fragile and endangered world of cabaret. Tickets are $50-$75.

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NYC: BOBBY CRONIN & FRIENDS RETURN TO BIRDLAND

NYC: BOBBY CRONIN & FRIENDS RETURN TO BIRDLAND

On the heels of winning the Alec Baldwin Fellowship for his music & lyrics on 'Til Death Do Us Part, and recording the International Studio Cast Recording of The Concrete Jungle with Nick Lloyd Webber and James D. Reid in London, award winning composer/writer Bobby Cronin returns to the Broadway at Birdland concert series with a night of all new material interpreted by some of today's top Broadway and West End performers. This one-night event will be presented atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) on Monday, November 5th at 7:00 pm, and will be produced by Karie Koppel, with orchestrations by Michael Haslam and Drew Overcash. Musical Direction by William Demaniow, Direction by Johanna Pinzler. Performers include Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde, Cabaret), Rebecca Trehearn (West End: Ghost, Love Story), Raymond J. Lee (Anything Goes, Mamma Mia), Ryann Redmond (Bring It On), Marisa McGowan (Nutty Professor, Les Miserables), Anne Brummel (Wicked), Brian Letendre (Mary Poppins), Jason Gotay (Bring It On), Jackie Vanderbeck ('Til Death Do Us Part), Ryah Nixon (9 to 5), Ward Billeisen (Anything Goes), Derek Klena (Dogfight). As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: BRONWYN'S FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES AND SCANDALS!

NYC: BRONWYN'S FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES AND SCANDALS!

Bronwyn Rucker hosts "FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES and SCANDALS" open-mic at IDO SUSHI(29 Seventh Avenue South, NY - 212-691-7177) every Monday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Bronwyn is joined by Jerry Scott at the piano and a surprise guest. Calling all singers, songwriters, actors, poets, comics, magicians, comics, madmen and lovers! Everyone is invited to drop in, sing a song, meet new friends and have a fun time in the Village. No cover.

NYC: JONATHAN WHITTON BRINGS THE FREE RESIDENCY TO DON'T TELL MAMA

NYC: JONATHAN WHITTON BRINGS THE FREE RESIDENCY TO DON'T TELL MAMA

Jonathan Whitton (Bistro & MAC Award Winner, HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH) returns to the solo concert stage with an intimate concert series, THE FREE RESIDENCY at DON'T TELL MAMA(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Monday, November 5th at 7:30 pm; and Tuesday, November 27th at 7:30 pm. Experimental musician and NYU Musical Theatre Writing Program Graduate Aaron Jones serves as Musical Director. Celebrated for headlining both the Highline Ballroom & BB King Blues Club as Hedwig in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, Jonathan Whitton follows up his award-winning 2007 NYC solo-concert debut in collaboration with indie- musician Aaron Jones. THE FREE RESIDENCY is a candid concert experiment that surveys the journey home by way of dreamscape, reality, and memory. Musical selections for THE FREE RESIDENCY include re-imagined takes on songs from an eclectic group of songwriters: Aimee Mann, Kate McGarrigle, Kylie Minogue, The Mountain Goats, The Shins, Nina Simone, & John Vanderslice, amongst others. Whitton has been seen in NYC productions of EVEN FOR ONE NIGHT (Dixon Place), THE DISNEY DIARIES (dir. Michele Pawk, Laurie Beechman), & THE YELLOW WOOD (dir. Brian Yorkey, New World Stages). Regionally, he has starred in productions of THE LAST FIVE YEARS, CABARET, and THE SANTALAND DIARIES. He has also been seen onstage in such NYC venues as Joe's Pub, 54 Below, Ars Nova, Highline Ballroom, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, and Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. All performances are presented with no cover charge, and just a 2-drink minimum.

This show does not have a cover charge, but donations will be collected for the Ali Forney Center (http://www.aliforneycenter.org ), an organization that houses LGBT youth whose lives are in danger. The center has been destroyed following Hurricane Sandy (phone lines, computers, etc.).

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