CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 11/11/12

Friday, November 16, 2012

SF: ANA GASTEYER WITH "ELEGANT SONGS FROM A HANDSOME WOMAN"

SF: ANA GASTEYER WITH "ELEGANT SONGS FROM A HANDSOME WOMAN"

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - http://www.therrazzroom.com/ ) presents the debut engagement of stage and screen star ana gasteyer from "Suburgatory", "Saturday Night Live," and Broadway's Wicked o Friday & Saturday, November 16th & 17th at 9:15 pm and Sunday, November 18th at 7:00 pm. For her show "Elegant Songs from a Handsome Woman," Ana brings her unique comic wit and style to the stage in her new show of songs and stories, hot off engagements in New York, Toronto, Florida, Provincetown, and Los Angeles. The comedy superstar dons a dress and works her hardest to keep the evening elegant with her powerhouse vocals showcased in Broadway melodies, and beloved - if forgotten - standards and showtunes from Gershwin to Gilbert and Sullivan! With a gentle assist from Director Julian Fleisher and Bandleader Jon Spurney, Miss Gasteyer fronts a swinging ensemble in an evening that promises to be class, brassy and sassy, or class, brassy, quirky and tear-jerky, depending on world events and/or her hair frizz factor! There is a $40 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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SF: WESLA WHITFIELD WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO "LUCKY TO BE ME"

SF: WESLA WHITFIELD WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO "LUCKY TO BE ME"

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) will present the return engagement of San Francisco's first couple of Jazz and the Great American Songbook, Wesla Whitfield with The Mike Greensill Trio on Sunday, November 11th through Wednesday, November 21st (no performances on Mondays). Showtimes vary - see website. "Lucky To Be Me" will feature a retrospective of their illustrious recording career, including selections from the new CD - Best Things In Life: Live from the Rrazz Room - which was recorded during her annual run at the club and was released in November 2011. In addition to Greensill on piano, the show will feature John Wiitala on bass and Vince Lateano on drums. Wesla Whitfield is acclaimed as one of the most gifted performers with a deep love for the rich storehouse of musical treasures in the Great American Songbook. Though based in San Francisco, Whitfield also spends much of her time in New York, working such noted venues as Lincoln Center, the JVC Jazz Festival, NY Town Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall and Joe's Pub at New York's Public Theater. Mike Greensill graduated from Leeds College of Music in England, toured Europe and the Far East and lived in Hong Kong before settling in San Francisco. Known in his role as musical director to Wesla Whitfield, with whom he has recorded twenty albums, Mike is also resident piano player on Sedge Thomson's weekly Public Radio show "West Coast Live." There is a $35-$40 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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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!"

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.

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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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MW: VICTORIA CLARK: GLORIOUS DAYS

MW: VICTORIA CLARK: GLORIOUS DAYS

A favorite among audiences and critics alike, Tony Award-winning Broadway star Victoria Clark brings her one-woman show to THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN - 317-275-1169) on Friday & Saturday, November 16th & 17th at 8:00 pm. The show will feature standards from the Great American Songbook alongside material from lesser-known composers and music from her Broadway career (The Light in the Piazza, The Grapes of Wrath, Sister Act: The Musical, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Cabaret, Urinetown, Titanic, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Bye Bye Birdie, Grand Night for Singing). Victoria Clark maintains one of the most diverse performing careers of any artist living today, equally at home in plays, musicals, film, television, and the concert stage. Clark received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as a Drama League honor for her luminous portrayal of mother Margaret Johnson in the critically-acclaimed musical The Light in the Piazza in 2005. Clark began her love affair with the theatre as a child growing up in Dallas. There is a $35-$45-$55 cover plus a $12 food/drink minimum.

DC: TUCK & PATTI AT BLUES ALLEY

DC: TUCK & PATTI AT BLUES ALLEY

Tuck Andress & Patti Cathcart will appear at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) Thursday through Sunday, November 15th through 18th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. With nothing more than voice and guitar, Tuck & Patti have quietly changed the world. Through whispered ballads as well as playful swing, through a style that tempers simplicity with brisk flashes of virtuosity they have cast this magic for years to fans around the world. With 29 years of performing together, and 26 years of marriage, the devotion forged by this extraordinary couple shows no sign of dimming from the pressure of familiarity. For them, this pressure creates more diamond than dust. Their instinct for refining their music, their technique and their career, their home studio makeover, their house and garden renovation, never wavers from their credo: It's not done if it's not from the heart. And what comes from the heart demands excellence. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NE: BACA LIFE IS A CABARET OPEN MIC

NE: BACA LIFE IS A CABARET OPEN MIC
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT

The next BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists ) LIFE IS A CABARET open mic will be held on Friday, November 16th atSPRINGSTEP, MEDIUM STUDIO (98 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA ) from 7:30 to 10:30 pm (sign-up begins at 7:15 pm). BACA Open Mics are held on the 3rd Friday of the month. Hosted by Events Director, Stephen Smith the program will include a special informative time with the accomplished pianist, Bill Duffy! This is an educational opportunity to learn how to appropriately interact with an accompanist including the need for correct charts and establishing musical rapport. Please bring lead sheets with you in your own key. Admission is $10 for BACA members, $13 for non-members.

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NYC: PETER GALLAGHER WITH "HOW'D ALL YOU PEOPLE GET IN MY ROOM?"

NYC: PETER GALLAGHER WITH "HOW'D ALL YOU PEOPLE GET IN MY ROOM?"

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents return engagement of film, television, and theatre star Peter Gallagher on Tuesday through Saturday, November 13th through 17th at 8:00 pm, with added shows on Friday & Saturday at 10:30 pm. For his one-man show, "How'd All You People Get In My Room?," Gallagher will share real-life stories from his early days starting out as a young actor in New York, to working with legends like Jack Lemmon, Tom Stoppard, Mike Nichols, Robert Altman, Peter O'Toole and more. Joined by his four-piece band, Gallagher brings his experiences to life with songs ranging from Broadway, to music from the hit television show "The OC" to classics from Sammy Cahn, Jules Styne, Burt Bacharach and Van Morrison. Gallagher has delivered critically-acclaimed performances in film, television and theatre for over thirty years. He has starred in over fifty films, including: Sex, Lies and Videotape, American Beauty (SAG Award), The Player, Short Cuts (Golden Globe), The Idolmaker, While You Were Sleeping, The Underneath, To Gillian on her 37th Birthday, Center Stage, Mr. Deeds, Dreamchild, Adam, Conviction, Burlesque, and the upcoming Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You, costarring Marcia Gay Harden, Ellen Burstyn and Lucy Liu. There is a $60-$70-$95 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: LESLIE UGGAMS: CLASSIC UGGAMS AT 54 BELOW

NYC: LESLIE UGGAMS: CLASSIC UGGAMS AT 54 BELOW

Broadway legend Leslie Uggams will perform at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) for seven special performances only, Tuesday through Saturday, November 13th through 17th at 8:30 pm, with added performances on Friday & Saturday at 11:00 pm. Best known for her Tony Award-winning role in Hallelujah, Baby!, as well as the groundbreaking miniseries, Roots, Ms. Uggams' storied career has spanned television (her own CBS variety show), film (Skyjacked) and Broadway (Her First Roman, Blues in the Night, Jerry's Girls, Anything Goes, King Headley II, Thoroughly Modern Millie, On Golden Pond). There is a $35-$45 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: OLEG FRISH WITH "FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE"

NYC: OLEG FRISH WITH "FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE"

International Singing Star Oleg Frish brings his new show "From Russia With Love" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday, November 16th at 7:00 pm. Oleg will be performing selections from The Great American Songbook. The show is directed by Eric Michael Gillette. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: STIX BONES HOSTS JAZZ NIGHT AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: STIX BONES HOSTS JAZZ NIGHT AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

On Fridays, November 16th & 30th at 11:00 pm, Stix Bones hosts Jazz Late Night at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with a spectacular performance that takes you on a musical journey from Swing to Smooth Jazz. The show showcases the musical prowess of Jazz Artist/Drummer Stix Bones. Hailing from the borough of Brooklyn, Stix received his Bachelors Degree in Jazz Performance from Purchase College, State University of New York. It was there he was given the name BONES because to his band mates he showed himself to be a Brother of Noble Excellence. Stix independently released his first full-length Smooth Jazz album entitled "Groove Like This". The album has graced the airwaves of more than 40 jazz radio stations in the US, Jazz internet and satellite stations across the globe. It has charted in the top 10 on the digital jazz charts and made it to the top 20 jazz charts in France. Stix Bones whose musical influences are a mix of Hip Hop and Jazz has built a respectable name amongst Jazz & Hip Hop artist and is credited as truly a Brother of Noble Excellence. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

OPENS TONIGHT! NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER SPELLS OUT THE RULES OF THE ROAD

NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER SPELLS OUT THE RULES OF THE ROAD

Baby Jane Dexter's brand new show, The Rules of the Road, debuts at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for twelve performances only beginning Friday, November 16th and running on consecutive Fridays and Saturdays through December 22nd. All shows at 7:00 pm. Sharing the stage will be her respected musical partner Ross Patterson. The Rules of the Road is the latest emotionally empowering and highly-charged show from this influential and beloved cabaret artist who never disappoints. Her shows are filled with memorable anecdotes from life and a brilliant performing career as well as totally unforgettable song choices that have helped make her the local legend she remains today. This brand new show will include compelling songs by Irving Berlin, Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh and George Gershwin as well as by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Peggy Lee and Sonny Burke, Rufus Wainwright and Abbey Lincoln. As always in her shows, there will be her trademark unexpected twists and turns that laugh at life as well as leaving her audiences emotionally moved. Critics and peers have honored Baby Jane Dexter through the years and she has received six major MAC Awards, two Nightlife Awards and two Back Stage Bistro Awards. A veteran of legendary war horses like Reno Sweeney, The Ballroom, Eighty Eight's, Blues Alley, The Kennedy Center and Weill Recital Hall, Ms. Dexter has performed at an endless array of major venues throughout the country over the years. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012

SF: LADY RIZO "AUTUMN IN SAN FRANCISCO"

SF: LADY RIZO "AUTUMN IN SAN FRANCISCO"

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) presents the return engagement of acclaimed cabaret superstar, Lady Rizo, in her new show "Autumn in San Francisco" for two nights only, Sunday, November 11th at 9:00 pm and Thursday, November 15th at 9:00 pm. After her sold-out debut performance last spring, the daring chanteuse now presents a starry nighttime brimming with stunning originals, thrilling quips, twisted standards, and vintage arrangements of current pop songs. LADY RIZO took the International Edinburgh Festival by storm in her European debut this month, winning the coveted Time Out London and Soho Theatre Award. Rizo has performed her sold-out show at the East Village's famous Joe's Pub at the Public Theater for the last three years, released a single with Moby that topped European charts, and won a Grammy Award for a duet with Yo-Yo Ma and his famous cello. In January 2010 she won her first Grammy on a duet with acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma that was released on a Holiday album featuring Diana Krall, James Taylor and Alison Krauss among others. She also sings and records with multi-platinum recording artist Moby and was nominated for an MVPA for the choreography the video for the single New York, New York featuring Debbie Harry. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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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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.

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NYC: PAMELA LUSS & HOUSTON PERSON "JUST THE TWO OF US AND FRIENDS"

NYC: PAMELA LUSS & HOUSTON PERSON "JUST THE TWO OF US AND FRIENDS"

Pamela Luss is returning home to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for her fourth run, and again, with the legendary Mr. Houston Person on tenor Saxophone. Pamela and Houston, will perform Just the Two of Us and Friendswith an emphasis on the heart of love and home on Thursday, November 15th & Saturday, November 17th, both at 9:30 pm. Pamela has enjoyed successful engagements - and drawn capacity crowds - in many of the top Jazz and Cabaret Clubs. Pamela began working with Houston Person in 2007. His famously beautiful saxophone tone has graced three of Pamela's four albums. Her most recent album, Sweet and Saxy, is a full-length collaboration between the younger singer and the veteran tenor saxophonist with Houston also as producer. The following year, Pamela released a live two song mini-album, titled Bewitched (TV Theme Song), also produced by Houston and introduced by Pamela on national TV on the last Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH "SHALL WE DANCE"

NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH "SHALL WE DANCE"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Carol Shedlin returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with her new show "Shall We Dance", with long time musical director Jon Delfin with Saadi Zain on bass. The show is directed by Aaron Morishita. Performances are scheduled for Tuesday, October 9th; Monday, October 15th; Thursday, October 25th; Monday, November 12th And Thursday, November 15th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Carol sings and shares intriguing anecdotes about magical encounters - some simply brief brushes, others life-long friendships - which enriched her journey from bookworm to cabaret singer. There's a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

NJ: BOB EGAN'S SHOWCASE NIGHT AT THE STOCKTON INN

NJ: BOB EGAN'S SHOWCASE NIGHT AT THE STOCKTON INN

The next Bob Egan's Showcase Night will be held at STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - ) on Wednesday, November 14th at 7:30 pmBob hosts his talent showcases featuring six to eight performers each show. This evening's show features Dana Coughlin & Bruce McFarland, Lisa Razze, Tom Orr, Dwayne Dunlevy, Lynell Antonelli, Nancy Huebner, Stephanie Andino, and the Students of Pauline Domansiki: Cari Kassel, Frank Lentz, Kathy Grahm, Jen Gursky, Caroline Kearney, Barbara Gurskey, the magic of David Morey, and Jennifer Kluck & Hans. Piano bar and open mic follows the show. $10 cover
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NE: AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC WITH MARY CATHERINE WARD

NE: AMAZING THINGS OPEN MIC WITH MARY CATHERINE WARD

Every second Wednesday of the month Leslie Holmes hosts an amazing Open Mic night at the AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER(160 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787 - ), and each show features a special guest. On Wednesday, November 14th the featured guest will be Mary Catherine Ward. Pianist for the open mic is Tom LaMark. The open-mic starts at 7:00 pm (signup at 6:30 pm), and the featured performers go on at 8:10 pm. There is an $10 cover charge ($9 cover for BACA members).

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NYC: MISSY KEENE PRESENTS "AS LONG AS I'M SINGING"

NYC: MISSY KEENE PRESENTS "AS LONG AS I'M SINGING"

Missy Keene and Ken Lundie (Musical Director/Pianist) hit the stage again on Wednesday, November 14th at 7:30 pm at the brand newCUTTING ROOM (44 East 32nd Street, NYC - 212-691-1900 - ). Missy guides the audience on a sassy yet heartfelt musical treasure hunt celebrating some of the greats including Rosemary Clooney, Judy Garland, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald and many others! Missy Keane is no stranger to the cabaret scene, having inaugurated NYC's Feinstein's at Loews Regency's popular Monday night series with her sold-out show Timeless in 2002. Trained at The Juilliard School, Missy's other cabaret shows include her return engagements at Feinstein's and appearances at Time Square's infamous Copacabana, Laurie Beechman Theater on Theater Row, Don't Tell Mama's, Backstage at Dopo Teatro, among many others. She has been seen in regional theatre as Sandy in Grease; Kim in Bye Bye Birdie; and a principal in Godspell.Missy has collaborated with her Musical Director, Pianist and Broadway veteran, Ken Lundie on her two CDs: Christmas Wishes and As Long As I'm Singing and is heading back into the studio to work on her third. There is a $40 cover - pre-show dining at 6:30 pm.

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NYC: GISELLE WOLF IN "JOURNEYS: A CELEBRATION"

NYC: GISELLE WOLF IN "JOURNEYS: A CELEBRATION"

NYC: TANYA SINGS BARBRA WITH STEVEN

NYC: TANYA SINGS BARBRA WITH STEVEN
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

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.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

SF: WESLA WHITFIELD WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO "LUCKY TO BE ME"

SF: WESLA WHITFIELD WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO "LUCKY TO BE ME"

NYC: PETER GALLAGHER WITH "HOW'D ALL YOU PEOPLE GET IN MY ROOM?"

NYC: PETER GALLAGHER WITH "HOW'D ALL YOU PEOPLE GET IN MY ROOM?"

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents return engagement of film, television, and theatre star Peter Gallagher on Tuesday through Saturday, November 13th through 17th at 8:00 pm, with added shows on Friday & Saturday at 10:30 pm. For his one-man show, "How'd All You People Get In My Room?," Gallagher will share real-life stories from his early days starting out as a young actor in New York, to working with legends like Jack Lemmon, Tom Stoppard, Mike Nichols, Robert Altman, Peter O'Toole and more. Joined by his four-piece band, Gallagher brings his experiences to life with songs ranging from Broadway, to music from the hit television show "The OC" to classics from Sammy Cahn, Jules Styne, Burt Bacharach and Van Morrison. Gallagher has delivered critically-acclaimed performances in film, television and theatre for over thirty years. He has starred in over fifty films, including: Sex, Lies and Videotape, American Beauty (SAG Award), The Player, Short Cuts (Golden Globe), The Idolmaker, While You Were Sleeping, The Underneath, To Gillian on her 37th Birthday, Center Stage, Mr. Deeds, Dreamchild, Adam, Conviction, Burlesque, and the upcoming Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You, costarring Marcia Gay Harden, Ellen Burstyn and Lucy Liu. There is a $60-$70-$95 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: LESLIE UGGAMS: CLASSIC UGGAMS AT 54 BELOW

NYC: LESLIE UGGAMS: CLASSIC UGGAMS AT 54 BELOW

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS BACKSTAGE, HOSTED BY SUSIE MOSHER

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS BACKSTAGE, HOSTED BY SUSIE MOSHER

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents BACKSTAGE, Broadway's Tuesday night cocktail party/songfest, hosted by Susie Mosher at 10:30 pm. Musical Director Brad Simmons keeps the house jumping from the piano, while host Mosher guides the crowd through an evening of music, mayhem and full throttle belting. Special guests from hit Broadway shows drop in to perform. Members of the "Backstage repertory company", featuring some of New York's most exciting musical theatre talent, are on hand each week to sing everything from Schwartz to Sondheim. Special guest stars on Tuesday, November 13th will include singer/songwriter Meaghan Farrell; Time Out New York's soulful Troubadour Adam Feldman; Dan Finnerty and the Dan Band; from NEWSical and My Big Fat Gay Italian Wedding, Emily McNamara; and from Howard Crabtree's When Pig's Fly Jay Rogers. No cover charge, $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: "OH SANDY" TO BENEFIT FRIENDS OF MARYBETH RELIEF EFFORT

NYC: "OH SANDY" TO BENEFIT FRIENDS OF MARYBETH RELIEF EFFORT

At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday, November 13th at 10:00 pm, over a dozen of Broadway's brightest stars will be singing songs of hope, love, and, quite possibly, Grease to benefit the Friends of Marybeth and Cohort 3 helping aid victims of Hurricane Sandy in Staten Island and other affected areas in NYC. Performers already confirmed for the event include Corey Cott ('Jack Kelly' in Newsies), Will Blum ('Elder Cunningham' in The Book of Mormon), Zak Resnick ('Skye' in Mamma Mia), Hunter Ryan Herdlicka ('Henrik' in A Little Night Music), Lora Lee Gayer ('Young Sally' in Follies), Kara Lindsay ('Katherine Plumber' in Newsies), Hannah Elless ('Bless The Lord' soloist in Godspell), Tess Soltau ('Rapunzel' in Into the Woods), Russell Fischer ('Joey' in Jersey Boys), Jenna Leigh Green (Wicked, 'Libby' in Sabrina, The Teenage Witch), Jessica Waxman (Pure Country), with more to be announced. The evening will be music directed by Benjamin Rauhala. "Oh Sandy" has been organized by Staten Island-native Marrick Smith, an actor/writer, and recent graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. After days of volunteering at shelters and helping rebuild his neighborhood, Marrick was inspired to gather the theater community together to help raise funds for Friends of Maribeth and Cohort 3. The performers all graciously leaped t the opportunity to help support our community. This will undoubtedly be a powerful evening as our theater community joins together in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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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 September 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.

NYC: BOYS NIGHT OUT! A Celebration of The Rat Pack

NYC: BOYS NIGHT OUT! A Celebration of The Rat Pack

After a successful tryout run in June, Danny Bolero, Bernard Dotson and Tom Gamblin return to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Tuesday, November 13th at 7:00 pm In Boys Night Out. The evening is a celebration of the music of The Rat Pack. The evening features songs like What Kind Of Fool Am I, Mr. Booze, Sway, and many more. The show is a tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. This is not an impersonation show just laid back evening celebrating the Rat Pack. MAC and Bistro Award Winner Tracy Stark Musical Directs and Cabaret Producer Joseph Macchia makes his directing debut. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

Monday, November 12, 2012

SF: THE TOMMY IGOE BIG BAND AT THE RRAZZ

SF: THE TOMMY IGOE BIG BAND AT THE RRAZZ

The Tommy Igoe Big Band will perform at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Mondays November 12th & 19th at 7:30 pm, featuring 15 of the Bay Area's finest musicians, including members of Tower of Power, Santana and The Doobie Brothers. Drummer Tommy Igoe's Big Band is the hottest big band in NYC, and has been playing to sold out audiences every Friday night at the famed BIRDLAND for the past five years. He brings the same musical acumen to San Francisco, and endeavors to change the face of nightlife on Mondays. Igoe brings his big band pedigree (his father Sonny Igoe was the drummer for Benny Goodman and Woody Herman during the 40s-50s) to create a big band for the 21st Century. This is not nostalgia, but a forward-looking spin on a uniquely American format. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: LEN CARIOU AT 54 BELOW

NYC: LEN CARIOU AT 54 BELOW

For three very special performances only, 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents a gentleman who can only be described as Broadway royalty: Len Cariou. Mr. Cariou will appear for three consecutive Monday nights, November 12th, 19th & 26th, all shows at 7:00 pm. New York knows him not only for his Tony winning role as the original Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Sweeney Todd), but from his memorable performances in Applause, A Little Night Music and Dance a Little Closer among others. Film and television audiences have embraced him in dozens of roles, ranging from "The Four Seasons," "About Schmidt," "Into the Storm," "Damages" and his current role as Henry Reagan in "Blue Bloods." There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: THE DOO WOP PROJECT WITH STARS OF "JERSEY BOYS"

NYC: THE DOO WOP PROJECT WITH STARS OF "JERSEY BOYS"

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the New York premiere of THE DOO WOP PROJECT, featuring stars from Tony award-winning Broadway smash Jersey Boys on four Monday nights: November 12th and December 3rd, 10th & 17th, all shows at 8:00 pm. The cast of the THE DOO WOP PROJECT includes Jarrod Spector, Dominic Nolfi, Dominic Scaglione, Jr., John Edwards, and Dwayne Cooper. The group will share backstage stories as well as perform classic Doo Wop hits such as "Since I Don't Have You" by The Skyliners, "Denise" by Randy & The Rainbows, "Little Bitty Pretty One" by Thurston Harris, "Morse Code of Love" by The Capris and other hits by The Belmonts, The Platters, and more. The show also includes Doo Wop-inspired renditions of contemporary songs such as Amy Winehouse's "Valerie," Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel" and Jason Mrazz's "I'm Yours." There is a $25 cover plus a 1-drink minimum.

NYC: JOHNNY RODGERS BAND CD RELEASE PARTY AT 54 BELOW

NYC: JOHNNY RODGERS BAND CD RELEASE PARTY AT 54 BELOW

The internationally celebrated Johnny Rodgers Band will perform at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC on 646-476-3551 on ) on Monday, November 12th at9:30 pm. The show will celebrate the release of their latest CD, Celebrating "Legends of American Music, Vol 1". The band, featuring Brian Glassman on bass; Danny Mallon on drums, vocals; Joe Ravo on guitar; Johnny Rodgers on piano, vocals, harmonica, keys. Special Guest will be Randy Brecker on trumpet, flugelhorn, dazzles audiences with their enthusiastic musical melange of Americana, featuring Johnny's original songs and classic favorites made popular by Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, Johnny Mercer and others. The Band tours internationally as music ambassadors for the U.S. State Department's renowned Rhythm Road and Musical Overtures programs. Liza Minnelli frequently calls on Johnny's talent, presenting him on her world tours and also featuring him on Broadway as singer, dancer, pianist and songwriter in the Tony award-winning Liza's At The Palace. Johnny has earned the Nightlife Award for Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist and many songwriting awards including the Billboard World Song Contest. There is a $20-$30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: DAISY EAGAN IN CONCERT AT BIRDLAND

NYC: DAISY EAGAN IN CONCERT AT BIRDLAND

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that Tony-winning actress/singer Daisy Eagan will be bringing her concert, "Daisy Eagan: F@•k Off. I Love You" to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Monday, November 12th at 7:00 pm. When Daisy Eagan was 11 years old she won a Tony Award for her work in The Secret Garden, making her the youngest woman to ever win that prize. She also received Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for the role. Twenty years later, she decided to become an actor. "Daisy Eagan: F@•k Off. I Love You" is her new show about surviving triumph and tragedy, and finally finding her place in an industry (and a world) that's both richly rewarding and brutally punishing. It is a show filled with music, humor, heart, and her extremely unique way of looking at things. Most recently she opened the first national tour of Love, Loss and What I Wore. She has performed in countless stage productions, including Les Miserables and James Joyce's The Dead on Broadway, as well as world premiere productions of Be Aggressive (La Jolla Playhouse, Garland Award Honorable Mention) and Christopher Shinn's On the Mountain (South Coast Rep). Daisy won a 2006 LA Weekly Award for her performance as Sally in the Blank Theatre Company's production of Michael John LaChiusa's The Wild Party. She has appeared in several films and television shows, including Losing Isaiah, Ripe, The Mentalist, Numb3rs, Without a Trace, The Unit, and Ghost Whisperer. Her one woman show Still Daisy After All These Years has had sold out runs in Los Angeles and New York. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: THE KITCHEN RIOTS MAKE METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT

NYC: THE KITCHEN RIOTS MAKE METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT

Straight from the inaugural 3-day Kitchen Riots Festival, the Kitchen Riots' Night of Secrets will appear at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Monday, November 12th at 9:30 pm. The group will perform an evening of soulful original jazz compositions. If the kitchen is the heart of the home then singer-songwriter, Erica Jacobs, is the master chef. Through her luscious female vocal arrangements accompanied by piano, violin and Djembe, she serves the audience a heartfelt journey designed to explore the human spirit. The Kitchen Riots' Night of Secrets is designed to cultivate, through music, all those things found in a good kitchen - intoxicating scents, luxurious tastes, riotous laughter and heartfelt conversations. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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: TONIGHT: 2012 DUPLEX GALA HOSTED BY THOMAS HONECK

NYC: TONIGHT: 2012 DUPLEX GALA HOSTED BY THOMAS HONECK

The Annual Duplex Gala will be held on Monday, November 12th at 7:30 pm atTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438). Hosted by Thomas Honeck with Musical Direction by Andrew Sotomayer. Directed by Lisa Moss. The show will be highlighting some of the outstanding performers from the past year who have performed at the club, and also previewing some of the upcoming shows at the club. Performers scheduled to appear include: Brandy Burre - Singer & Actress from HBO's The Wire; Tim Aumiller & Scott Schneider (Composers); Rachel Flynn - (Stonewall Sensation Winner); Julie Gold - Grammy Award Winning Songwriter "From A Distance"; Rev. Yolanda Roger Mapes - Drag Singer/Songwriter; Sarah McLennan - Singer/Songwriter from Down Under; Mary Liz McNamara - MAC Award Winnimg Songwriter; Molly Pope - Cabaret Sensation; The Rescignos (Nightlife and Bistro Award Winners); Caryl Sakolove - Impressionist Extraordinaire; "Social Intercourse" - Selections from the Hit Musical Revue; Shanna Sharp - Singer/Songwriter and Duplex Favorite; Jeff Thomson - Composer of Pump Up The Volume, Trails, & Jawbreaker); April Vidal - Singer/Actress; Matthew Patrick Walsh - Composer; Babs Rubenstein & Liam Forde of "We're Having a Dinner Party" Revue; Lennie Watts - MAC Award Winning Performer; Amy Wolk - MAC Award Winning Performer. Also Featuring: Joshua Bailey, Stefan Basti, Ashley Boehm, Rebecca Geggatt, Jack Herholdt, Will TN Hall, Tanya Holt, Jillene Johnson, Lorinda Lisitza, Katie Mack, Thomas Marcus, Travis Morin, Laurence O'Keefe, Charles Marleau, Tim Marriott, Wendy Russell, and Steven Ray Watkins. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH "SHALL WE DANCE"

NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH "SHALL WE DANCE"
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Carol Shedlin returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with her new show "Shall We Dance", with long time musical director Jon Delfin with Saadi Zain on bass. The show is directed by Aaron Morishita. Performances are scheduled for Monday, November 12th And Thursday, November 15th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Carol sings and shares intriguing anecdotes about magical encounters - some simply brief brushes, others life-long friendships - which enriched her journey from bookworm to cabaret singer. There's a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

STU'S COMMENTS FROM HER LAST SHOW:"... this lady always seemed to be in the right place at the right time to experience the famous and the struggling, and to learn from every encounter! The songs and patter are delivered with such charm and wit, the audience stays thoroughly entranced!"

NYC: 2012 DUPLEX GALA TONIGHT HOSTED BY THOMAS HONECK

NYC: 2012 DUPLEX GALA HOSTED BY THOMAS HONECK

Sunday, November 11, 2012

SF: LADY RIZO "AUTUMN IN SAN FRANCISCO"

SF: LADY RIZO "AUTUMN IN SAN FRANCISCO"

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - ) presents the return engagement of acclaimed cabaret superstar, Lady Rizo, in her new show "Autumn in San Francisco" for two nights only, Sunday, November 11th at 9:00 pm and Thursday, November 15th at 9:00 pm. After her sold-out debut performance last spring, the daring chanteuse now presents a starry nighttime brimming with stunning originals, thrilling quips, twisted standards, and vintage arrangements of current pop songs. LADY RIZO took the International Edinburgh Festival by storm in her European debut this month, winning the coveted Time Out London and Soho Theatre Award. Rizo has performed her sold-out show at the East Village's famous Joe's Pub at the Public Theater for the last three years, released a single with Moby that topped European charts, and won a Grammy Award for a duet with Yo-Yo Ma and his famous cello. In January 2010 she won her first Grammy on a duet with acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma that was released on a Holiday album featuring Diana Krall, James Taylor and Alison Krauss among others. She also sings and records with multi-platinum recording artist Moby and was nominated for an MVPA for the choreography the video for the single New York, New York featuring Debbie Harry. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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SF: "SEX, SWAGGER AND SWING - SINATRA AND DARIN IN THE CONCERT THAT NEVER WAS"

SF: "SEX, SWAGGER AND SWING - SINATRA AND DARIN IN THE CONCERT THAT NEVER WAS"

Jonathan Poretz brings two musical giants together in concert for the first time in a true Clash of the Titans at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Sunday, November 11th at 7:30 pm. Backed by his swingin' trio and the Night Beat Mini Big Band, Poretz, sings everyone's favorites including "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Beyond The Sea," "New York, New York," "Mack The Knife," "Fly Me To The Moon," "As Long As I'm Singin'" and many more. And in keeping with the Night Beat's carefree spirit & fun filled nightlife that epitomized the casino lounges of the swinging 60s, Jonathan will be joined by special guests. Call for cover/minimum information.

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SF: WESLA WHITFIELD WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO "LUCKY TO BE ME"

SF: WESLA WHITFIELD WITH THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO "LUCKY TO BE ME"

L.A.: ABRAMS SINGS ABRAMS: BRUNCH SHOW AT STERLINGS UPSTAIRS

L.A.: ABRAMS SINGS ABRAMS: BRUNCH SHOW AT STERLINGS UPSTAIRS

Jan Abrams brings her show "Abrams sings Abrams" to STERLING'S AT THE FEDERAL (5303 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA - 818-754-8700) on Sunday, November 11th at 1:30 pm. Jan Abrams grew up in a musical family. Her father's brother Victor, was a songwriter. He wrote songs that were recorded by Sarah Vaughn, Nancy Wilson, Dinah Washington, Nat King Cole, Eddie Fisher, and Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. For this show, Jan pays tribute to her "Uncle Vic". Conceived and Directed by Brian Lane Green. Musical Direction by John Randall. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CHI: SONGS IN THE KEY OF PEACE AT DAVENPORT'S

CHI: SONGS IN THE KEY OF PEACE AT DAVENPORT'S

Catherine Thomson and Music Director Mark Burnell share songs of hope, reconciliation and love in their show "Songs in the Key of Peace" at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Sunday, November 11th at 7:00 pm. Through a broad selection from Broadway to Art Song to Pop, the pair explores the Key of Peace as it opens both heart and mind. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: MARK NADLER WITH "I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF"

NYC: MARK NADLER WITH "I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF"

Internationally acclaimed cabaret entertainer Mark Nadler presents his most personal show, " I'm A Stranger Here Myself" at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sundays, October 7th through November 11th (no show on the 14th) at 5:30 pm. In this show, Nadler explores the depths of the European expatriate experience. Using all songs by German and French songwriters who composed during the years of the Weimar Republic, Nadler examines the lives of these composers as well as those of ordinary German citizens caught up in the most intriguing and emotionally charged period of the Twentieth Century. There is a $25-$35 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: JIM CARUSO & BILLY STRITCH RETURN TO BEMELMANS BAR

NYC: JIM CARUSO & BILLY STRITCH RETURN TO BEMELMANS BAR

Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch return toBEMELMAN'S BAR at the CARLYLE(35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-570-7189) with their evening of swinging standards on Sunday, October 28th, and running every Sunday in November, from 9:00 pm to 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. During their June debut run at Bemelmans, the duo received critical acclaim, and made news when showbiz heavy-hitters like Liza Minnelli and Michael Feinstein joined them in impromptu performances. In their upcoming Carlyle run, Caruso and Stritch will be joined by bassist Steve Doyle. There is a $15-$25 cover.

NYC: BROADWAY CAN! A CONCERT FOR THE THE HUNGRY

NYC: BROADWAY CAN! A CONCERT FOR THE THE HUNGRY

The 4th Annual Broadway Can! A Concert for Citymeals-on-Wheels & City Harvest will be presented at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788), one night only, Sunday, November 11th at 8:00 pm. The evening will be comprised of songs by composer/ lyricist Seth Bisen-Hersh. Bisen-Hersh will be joined on stage by a phenomenal cast including Ashley Kate Adams (La Cage aux Folles), Morgan Billings (The Sound of Music), Nora Fox Blackall (The Sound of Music), Toby Blackwell (Rent), Brian Childers (Danny and Sylvia), Jason Gotay (Bring it On), Kimberly Faye Greenberg (One Night With Fanny Brice), Nina Hennessey (Bye, Bye Birdie), Katie Kiyan (Hair), Elise Levin (Born Blue), Elly Noble (Carrie), Rori Nogee (Pinkalicious), Caryn Osofsky (The Fantasticks), David Perlman (Baby It's You), Kristine Reese (Wicked), Brian Charles Rooney (The Threepenny Opera), Courter Simmons (Jersey Boys), Shelley Thomas (Rent) and Elisa Winter (Sweeney Todd). The concert will be produced by Dennis Fowler, directed by Laura Pestronk, stage managed by Andrew Morton & Emma Peele. All the proceeds for the evening will go to Citymeals-on-Wheels, which "raises private funds to ensure no homebound elderly New Yorker will ever go a day without food or human company." The canned goods will be donated to City Harvest, a "food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding the city's hungry men, women, and children." There is a $17 cover plus a 2-drink minimum ($2 off cover with the donation of canned goods).

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NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "MAKING ARRANGEMENTS!"

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "MAKING ARRANGEMENTS!"

SALON - that unique, Multiple Award Winning, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas returns to ETCETERA ETCETERA(352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141) on Sunday, November 11th from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (sign-up begins at 6:15 pm). The optional theme for the evening is "Making Arrangements!". Co-Host will be Lennie Watts. Joining him will be Steven Ray Watkins. In the Salon Spotlight: Lynly Forrest. Remember, any material, on or off theme, is always welcome at Salon. There are no reservations; seating is on a first come/ first served basis, with one intermission. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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