CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 11/18/12

Saturday, November 24, 2012

L.A.: CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH BARBARA MORRISON

L.A.: CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH BARBARA MORRISON

Barbara Morrison, the critically acclaimed and popular Jazz & Blues singer, will return toCATALINA JAZZ CLUB(6725 West Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-2210) on Saturday, November 24th at 8:30 pm reprising her popular critically acclaimed signature show, "A Tribute To Dinah Washington - Queen of the Blues". She will be accompanied by the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center All Star Big Band conducted by John Stephens. Members of the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center All Star Big will include: Ron Barrows, Cindy Lee Bradley, Tom Bridges, Bram Glik, George Harper, Ron Hershew, Jeff Kaye, Mel Lee, Paul Nowell, Tom Ralls, Carl Randell, Tom Scott, Curt Sletten, Alvin Starks and Oliver Steinberg. Morrison's song list will include songs popularized by Dinah Washington including: "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes," "This Bitter Earth," "Come Rain or Come Shine," "You Go To My Head," "If It's The Last Thing I Do," "Confessin' The Blues," "I Wanna Be Loved" and many more. Barbara Morrison was raised in Romulus, MI. She logged her first performance on radio in Detroit at the age of 10. Since then, she has toured the world, dazzling fans with her two-and-a-half-octave range, in a wide array of genres from traditional Jazz and Blues to Gospel and Pop. Morrison has been featured on over 20 recordings. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.

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L.A.: GARY KAPLAN MAKES SOLO CABARET DEBUT AT THE GARDENIA

L.A.: GARY KAPLAN MAKES SOLO CABARET DEBUT AT THE GARDENIA

Gary Kaplan makes his solo debut at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Saturday, November 24th at 9:00 pm. Kaplan grew up in Cranston, Rhode Island, and is a graduate of Rhode Island College, where he majored in Theatre. Moving to Los Angeles in 1988 to pursue a career in acting, he soon found himself teaching English as a Second Language to adult students, which he does to this day. Never giving up his dream of being an entertainer, Gary continued to pursue musical interests both in the Jewish community and in other local groups. After beginning to study voice again (with studio singer and teacher Gerald White,) Gary began to perform in several open mikes in the Hollywood area, most notably at the Gardenia and the Hollywood Studio Bar and Grill, where he has performed two showcases. Gary is very honored to be making his solo cabaret debut at The Gardenia, which has become his home away from home. Call for cover/minimum information.

CHI: DANIEL JOHNSON IN SANTA SONGS - CAROLS AND KRIS KRINGLE

CHI: DANIEL JOHNSON IN SANTA SONGS - CAROLS AND KRIS KRINGLE

Daniel Johnson will present his show "Santa Songs - Carols and Kris Kringle" at TERRA SOUNDS RECITAL HALL (924 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL - 847-737-1850 - ) on Saturday, November 24th at 7:30 pm. The show is a concert of holiday music celebrating the Santa tradition with veteran musical theatre performer Daniel Johnson. Featuring original music by New York City composer Paul Johnson, traditional favorites such as Toyland and Here Comes Santa Claus together with songs from television and Broadway, it's family friendly cabaret entertainment best for children over twelve years of age. There is no cover charge.
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FLA: ANDREA CANNY "CAB FAB" CD RELEASE PARTY

FLA: ANDREA CANNY "CAB FAB" CD RELEASE PARTY

Andrea Canny will release her debut CD "Cab Fab" on Saturday, November 24th at 7:30 pm at THE ABBEY (100 South Eola Drive, Orlando, FL - 407-704-6261) There is a pre-show champagne party at 6:00 pm. Guest performers include Michael Andrew from Jerry Lewis & Marvin Hamlisch's "The Nutty Professor", John deHaas, Trudie Petersen, Per Danielsson & Vernay N. Reindollar III. CD's available for sale & signing. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYS: THE FARM FAMILY PLAYERS ENTERTAIN AT SALEM CABARET

NYS: THE FARM FAMILY PLAYERS ENTERTAIN AT SALEM CABARET

The CABARET AT FORT SALEM THEATER (11 East Broadway, Salem, NY - 518-854-9200) presents The Farm Family Players in "Thanks! A Performance of Gratitude" for one night only, Saturday, November 24th at 8:00 pm. Seven years ago, in an effort to simplify their lives, composer/pianist and musical software designer Geoffrey Gee and Kimerer LaMothe, a philosopher and dancer who taught at Brown and Harvard Universities, gathered up their family of four children and moved from suburban Boston to a farmhouse in the hills of Hebron, New York. No kicking and screaming involved with their offspring: in fact, their daughter Jessica, then eight years old, had found the real estate listing online and accurately determined that the very property would be the perfect place to ride her future horses. The family, billing themselves as The Farm Family Players, with the addition of two-year-old Leif, celebrate a collection of milestones in their collective and respective lives.In Thanks!, the entire family gets into the act. Jordan (17), Jessica (15), Kyra (11), Kai (7), and Leif (3), abandon the cows and chickens for a musical hour, expressing their gratitude for the parents' twenty years of married life and Jordan's successful brain surgery this summer. As the Farm Family Players, Kimerer, Geoff and their five children offer a feast of performing arts, serving up a diverse menu including vocal harmonies, solo ballads, and instrumental music featuring piano, saxophone, and flute, all seasoned with a touch of dance. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: WRITTEN BY ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY

NYC: WRITTEN BY ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY

Back by popular demand, the gifted Ann Hampton Callaway makes her triumphant return to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Friday & Saturday, November 23rd & 24th at 8:30 pm. This time she presents "Written by Ann Hampton Callaway", an evening featuring her very own musical compositions. She will be backed by the Ted Rosenthal Trio. The pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger and actress is sure to weave a spell in a night filled with songs that have won her multi Platinum Awards and the hearts of music lovers around the world. Her musical compositions have appeared on no fewer than six of Barbra Streisand's more recent CDs, and she's the only composer to have ever collaborated with Cole Porter. Well known for writing & performing the theme song to the hit television show, The Nanny, Ann made her Broadway debut starring in the acclaimed musical, Swing! One of America's most gifted improvisers, Ann will cap off the night creating a song on the spot taking words and phrases from the audience. There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND BENEFIT FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

NYC: LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND BENEFIT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Broadway Concerts Direct presents LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND, a benefit concert for ZANI'S FURRY FRIENDS, an animal rescue organization at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, November 24th at 7:00 pm. The show will be hosted by Dana Lorge and Sidney Myer, and feature the talents of Celia Berk, Emily Buttner, Len Cariou, Edd Clark, Carole Demas, Rich Flanders, Joanna Morton Gary, Steve Herbst, Sue Matsuki, Sarah Rice, Richard Skipper and JoAnn Yeoman. The show is directed by JoAnn Yeoman. The band features Mark Janas, Piano; Steve Saari, Piano; Matthew Martin Ward, Piano; Eve Weiss, Classical Guitar; Amy Ralske, Cello; Jonathan Russell, Jazz Violin and Jim Russell, Recorder. This evening's cabaret extravaganza by some of Broadway and Cabaret's finest performers will be a party mix of enchanting music, guaranteed to touch the heart and delight the spirit to help this well known animal rescue organization, Zani's Furry Friends (http://www.ZanisFurryFriends.com/ ). There is a $25-$50 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT SATURDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER 22

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.

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 - SATURDAYS IN NOVEMBER

NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC RETURNS - SATURDAYS IN NOVEMBER

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 night November 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

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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Friday, November 23, 2012

SF: MIKI HOWARD AT THE RRAZZ ROOM

SF: MIKI HOWARD AT THE RRAZZ ROOM

Award-winning Soul and R&B artists, Miki Howard, returns to San Francisco and RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Friday, November 23rd at 8:00 pm; Saturday, November 24th at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. Miki will sing her greatest hits and more from "Come Share My Love", "Imagination" to "'Til You Come Back To Me", "Ain't Nobody Like You", and "Baby Be Mine" There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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FL: AVERY SOMMERS - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

FL: AVERY SOMMERS - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Local favorite Avery Sommers is returning to THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Fridays & Saturdays, November 23rd & 24th; November 30th & December 1st; and December 7th & 8th at 8:30 pm. This is Avery's sixth engagement since making her Royal Room debut in August 2008. She starred on Broadway in the long running, critically acclaimed musicals Ain't Misbehavin' (where she replaced Nell Carter) and Showboat, and in two national tours: Chicago with Joel Grey and Chita Rivera and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas with Ann-Margret. A frequent co-star of Burt Reynolds (B.L. Stryker, The Man from Left Field), she also starred in Menopause, the Musical and as Bloody Mary in South Pacific. In addition, she produced and co-starred in the film Hiding Victoria with Anita Gillette. At the Monaco International Film Festival in 2010, Sommers received the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Angel Film Awards. There is an $80 cover (includes dinner). $45 cover, show only.

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BOS: ARTURO SANDOVAL AT SCULLERS

BOS: ARTURO SANDOVAL AT SCULLERS

SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) presents Arturo Sandoval on Friday & Saturday, November 23rd & 24th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Arturo Sandoval is fluent in at least four musical languages. He can burn through an Afro-Cuban groove, tear up a bebop tune, soar over a Mozart concerto and sooth you with a luscious ballad with equal power and grace. A protege of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, just two years after Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve, but it didn't take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. He has since evolved into one of the World's most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugel horn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. 80 for dinner & show. Show only $40.

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BOS: CABARET GUEST ARTIST SERIES HOSTED BY JAN PETERS

BOS: CABARET GUEST ARTIST SERIES HOSTED BY JAN PETERS

ENCORE LOUNGE at THE COURTYARD MARRIOT (275 Tremont Street, Boston, MA - 617-728-2162) presents the Cabaret Guest Artist Series hosted by Jan Peters with Tom LaMark on piano. On Friday, November 23rd at 9:00 pm the show features Jennifer Antkowiak. Jennifer has been singing and acting for more years than she cares to admit. She grew up performing with her father in church choirs and musicals and listening to him hum out a bass line while teaching her to dance to Sinatra. She studied music in college and has continued to perform both musically and theatrically ever since. She can be seen in TV commercials, History Channel specials, independent films, on billboards, product packaging, the web and stage. But, her true love will always be singing; and the music of the Great American Songbook moves her more than any other genre. Jennifer performs regularly at Nick's and the MB Lounge in Worcester as well as other venues around the state. Dubbed Worcester's Siren of Song, Jennifer is in the planning stages of her first CD. The performance is followed by open mic. There is no cover charge.

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NJ: NEW MUSIC SALON AT CLASSIC QUICHE CAFE

NJ: NEW MUSIC SALON AT CLASSIC QUICHE CAFE

Broadway Concerts Direct presents a NEW MUSIC SALON at CLASSIC QUICHE CAFE (330 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, NJ - 201-692-0150) on Fridays, October 26th & November 23rd at 7:30 pm. The show stars Sarah Rice and David Vernon, with special guestsRich Flanders and Janice Hall. They will be accompanied by Matthew Martin Ward, Piano; Jim Russell, Recorder; Jonathan Russell, Jazz Violin; Eve Weiss, Classical Guitar; and Sarah Rice, Theremin. The evening will feature a variety of songs ranging from favorite popular show tunes to classical and everything in between - in other words, business as usual, sung by some of the most exquisite and riveting voices and singing actors on the Broadway, music theatre and operatic stages today. Great for the whole family. There is a $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: WRITTEN BY ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY

NYC: WRITTEN BY ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY

NYC: BILL CHARLAP & SANDY STEWART AT FEINSTEIN'S

NYC: BILL CHARLAP & SANDY STEWART AT FEINSTEIN'S

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the debut engagement of mother-son duo of world-class jazz pianist, Bill Charlap and Grammy Award-nominated vocalist Sandy Stewart on Monday through Saturday, November 19th through 24th (no show on the 22nd) at 8:00 pm, with additional shows at 10:30 pm on Friday & Saturday. The pair will perform a collection of ballads from some of the most popular songwriters of the twentieth century such as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Richard Rodgers and Irving Berlin. Bill Charlap, one of the world's premier jazz pianists, has performed and recorded with many leading artists of our time, ranging from jazz masters Phil Woods and Wynton Marsalis to singers Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. Since 1997, he has led the Bill Charlap Trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, now recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz. Sandy Stewart is best known for the Grammy-nominated song "My Coloring Book". She began her performing career at 15 in her native Philadelphia and soon moved to New York for a variety of television gigs with Merv Griffin, Dick Van Dyke, and as a regular with "The Perry Como Show" while also touring with Benny Goodman. After marrying Broadway composer Moose Charlap, she retired to rear sons Bill and Tom. Later, she resumed singing in clubs and on recordings and voiceovers. There is a $40-$60-$75 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.

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

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

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

SF: LINDA KOSUT AT THE ZINGARI LOUNGE

SF: LINDA KOSUT AT THE ZINGARI LOUNGE

Linda Kosut swings jazz, pop & folk atTHE ZINGARI LOUNGE at The Donatello Hotel (501 Post Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-8850) on Wednesday, November 21st with sets from 7:30 to 11:30 pm. She will be accompanied by Max Perkoff on piano. Kosut swings jazz, pop and folk, blending songs of these differing genres into unexpected renditions and arrangements. Linda has performed nationally at clubs such as New York's Iridium Jazz Club, the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, San Francisco's Yoshi's Jazz Club, and completed a 6-show run in 2010 at San Francisco's premier nightclub, The Rrazz Room. There is no cover charge.

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NYC: LEVI KREIS AT 54 BELOW

NYC: LEVI KREIS AT 54 BELOW

This Thanksgiving week, 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) is grateful to welcome Tony-winner Levi Kreis to our stage for two very special concert events on Tuesday & Wednesday, November 20th & 21st at 7:00 pm. After taking Broadway by storm as Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet, Levi returns to the Big Apple presenting tunes from his popular recordings (The Gospel According to Levi, Where I Belong) and live performances. Having appeared in concert venues throughout the country, you've also seen Levi performing his own music on The Apprentice, Days of Our Lives, & The Young & the Restless, among others. His film credits include Frailty and Don't Let Go, and watch for him next year in the highly anticipated feature, Marlboro Man. Levi's fearlessly rambunctious charisma, soulful voice and compelling song craft continuously keep New York audiences coming back for more. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: BILL CHARLAP & SANDY STEWART AT FEINSTEIN'S

NYC: BILL CHARLAP & SANDY STEWART AT FEINSTEIN'S

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS BROADWAY SWINGS!

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS BROADWAY SWINGS!

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents "BROADWAY SWINGS" on Tuesday & Wednesday, November 20th & 21st ar 9:30 pm, and Saturday & Sunday, November 24th & 25th at 1:00 pm. Broadway Swings features some of Broadway's most delectable tunes, arranged in a way that will leave your toes tapping long after the house lights come up. Expect melodies from Broadway hits such as Porgy & Bess, The Wiz, Pippin, Hello, Dolly, South Pacific, The King & I and more! Featured in the cast are some of New York's most celebrated vocalists, including multiple award-winning jazz singers Natalie Douglas, Terese Genecco & Scott Coulter. Accompanied by the acclaimed jazz band, The Barry Levitt Trio, Broadway Swings is directed and hosted by 54 Below's own Director of Programming, Phil Geoffrey Bond. There is a $20-$30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: THE MYSTIC CIRCUS SIDE SHOW!

NYC: THE MYSTIC CIRCUS SIDE SHOW!

THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) presents The Mystic Circus Sideshow on Wednesday, November 21st at 11:30 pm. The show is a hypnotic performance designed to leave you questioning the mere fabric of space and time hosted by Rush Hicks. A cast of weirdos, freaks and geeks put their lives on the line before your very eyes. The show stars Alexander Spitfire & Lisa Lore and features special guests. Performers include a Contortionist, Sword Swallower, Escape Artist, Human Blockhead, Burlesque & More. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: AUDREY SILVER QUINTET AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: AUDREY SILVER QUINTET AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

The Audrey Silver Quintet at The Metropolitan Room will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, November 21st at 9:30 pm. For her appearance at The Metropolitan Room, Audrey will be performing songs from her first two recordings (Here in My Arms and Dream Awhile), some of her own compositions, and will be previewing songs from her third album, to be released in the Spring. Her band includes: Bruce Barth, pianist; Paul Beaudry, bassist; and trumpeter Alex Norris. (Drummer TBA). There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: WILLIAM BLAKE TO DEBUT NEW ACOUSTIC SHOW AT SIDEWALK CAFE

NYC: WILLIAM BLAKE TO DEBUT NEW ACOUSTIC SHOW AT SIDEWALK CAFE

Blues/jazz singer William Blake will kick off the new "Landmark Wednesdays" series of concerts at the historicSIDEWALK CAFE (94 Avenue A, NYC - 212-473-7373 ) in the East Village on Wednesdays, November 21st and 28th with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Blake will be joined by Randy Napoleon on guitar, Mike Karn on bass and Danny Young on percussion. Blake will present an acoustic set of his favorite pop and jazz standards by artists like Michael Jackson, Sting, Bob Dylan, Amy Winehouse, Joni Mitchell and Ann Hampton Callaway. He plans to dedicate these performances at the SideWalk in loving memory of his friend and mentor, Buddy Shanahan. The Landmark Wednesdays series, curated by Jim Caruso, who has hosted Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland since 2002, is a new addition to SideWalk Cafe's weekly roster of live entertainment. The series will present established blues and jazz artists in SideWalk's intimate performance space, which traditionally has been one of the city's most supportive incubators for emerging talent. There is a $20 plus a 1 drink/food minimum.

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Tuesday, November 20, 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"

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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NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS BROADWAY SWINGS!

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS BROADWAY SWINGS!

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) presents "BROADWAY SWINGS" on Tuesday & Wednesday, November 20th & 21st ar 9:30 pm, and Saturday & Sunday, November 24th & 25th at 1:00 pm. Broadway Swings features some of Broadway's most delectable tunes, arranged in a way that will leave your toes tapping long after the house lights come up. Expect melodies from Broadway hits such as Porgy & Bess, The Wiz, Pippin, Hello, Dolly, South Pacific, The King & I and more! Featured in the cast are some of New York's most celebrated vocalists, including multiple award-winning jazz singers Natalie Douglas, Terese Genecco & Scott Coulter. Accompanied by the acclaimed jazz band, The Barry Levitt Trio, Broadway Swings is directed and hosted by 54 Below's own Director of Programming, Phil Geoffrey Bond. There is a $20-$30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: LEVI KREIS AT 54 BELOW

NYC: LEVI KREIS AT 54 BELOW

This Thanksgiving week, 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) is grateful to welcome Tony-winner Levi Kreis to our stage for two very special concert events on Tuesday & Wednesday, November 20th & 21st at 7:00 pm. After taking Broadway by storm as Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet, Levi returns to the Big Apple presenting tunes from his popular recordings (The Gospel According to Levi, Where I Belong) and live performances. Having appeared in concert venues throughout the country, you've also seen Levi performing his own music on The Apprentice, Days of Our Lives, & The Young & the Restless, among others. His film credits include Frailty and Don't Let Go, and watch for him next year in the highly anticipated feature, Marlboro Man. Levi's fearlessly rambunctious charisma, soulful voice and compelling song craft continuously keep New York audiences coming back for more. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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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 November 20th include performances by two-time Tony Nominee Kevin Chamberlin (The Addams Family, Seussical - The Musical and Dirty Blonde), Broadway's favorite comedian Kevin Meaney, Naturi Naughton (currently on Lifetime TV's - "The Client List", NBC's "The Playboy Club" and from the films "Fame" and "Notorious") and from Phantom of the Opera and this season's on-again / off-again musical Rebecca, David Cameron Anderson. No cover charge, $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: MIRA AWAD RETURNS TO NEW YORK TO REPRISE "ARABIC FUSION"

NYC: MIRA AWAD RETURNS TO NEW YORK TO REPRISE "ARABIC FUSION"

The internationally acclaimed Arab-Israeli singer/songwriter and actress Mira Awad reprises "Arabic Fusion" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for one night only, on Tuesday November 20th at 7:00 pm. After performing with the Israeli star Achinoam Nini at Jazz at Lincoln Center in March, Mira premiered this highly original solo show in April, in her Metropolitan Room debut. Singing songs that reflect her unique perspective as a Palestinian Arab citizen of Israel, Mira weaves together her passions for folk, rock and traditional Middle Eastern music. The result is a unique tapestry of sounds and songs (many of which are original) in English and Arabic. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-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 November at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: 'SONGS FROM THE COUGAR VAULT' WITH DONNA MOORE

NYC: 'SONGS FROM THE COUGAR VAULT' WITH DONNA MOORE

Donna Moore is performing 'Songs From the Cougar Vault' at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Tuesday, November 20th at 9:15 pm. You are invited to come to the 'room' where the Off Broadway hit "Cougar The Musical", currently playing at ST. LUKE'S THEATER (308 West 46th Street, NYC), was conceived and hear a number of songs that didn't make it into show but are roaring to be dusted off and listened to. Expect appearances from some of the actors in the hit of Cougar The Musical. You are promised a purrr-fect night of soulful joy and song! There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

Monday, November 19, 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.

MW: SCOTT GRYDER AT WILMETTE THEATRE

MW: SCOTT GRYDER AT WILMETTE THEATRE

Scott Gryder brings the greatest hits of his "one-man parade" of entertainment, SIMPLY SCOTTY An Evening of Song & Cabaret, to the THE WILMETTE THEATRE(1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL - 847-251-7424) on Monday, November 19th at 7:30 pm. Blending a musical cocktail of the zingy warbles of vintage Judy Garland with the spirited enthusiasm of the cast of Glee, Scott takes on the poise and show business charisma of the likes of Billy Crystal to entertain an audience with belting "super tenor" vocals and a comical flair. With musical styles ranging from pop and cabaret to specialty numbers and show tunes, Scott covers the works of local talents like Susan Werner, show music from Sondheim to Kerrigan & Lowdermilk, hits from stars such as Elton John, and many more! With special guest Freddie the Puppet. Tickets are $20.

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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.

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NYC: BILL CHARLAP & SANDY STEWART AT FEINSTEIN'S

NYC: BILL CHARLAP & SANDY STEWART AT FEINSTEIN'S

NYC: BROADWAY'S ASHLEY BROWN MAKES BIRDLAND CONCERT DEBUT

NYC: BROADWAY'S ASHLEY BROWN MAKES BIRDLAND CONCERT DEBUT

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that Ashley Brown will make her debut on the historic stage at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) with her show "Call Me Irresponsible" on Monday, November 19th at 7:00 pm. Ashley's show will feature many of her favorite songs from Broadway and the American Songbook including selections from her PBS Special, which received a Telly Award. Yaron Gershovsky (Manhattan Transfer) will be her Music Director. Ashley Brown recently reprised her title role in Mary Poppins on Broadway for which she received Outer Critics, Drama League and Drama Desk nominations for Best Actress. Ms. Brown also starred as Mary Poppins in the national tour of Mary Poppins where she garnered a 2010 Garland award for "Best Performance in a Musical." Ms. Brown's other Broadway credits include Belle in Beauty and The Beast, and she has starred in the national tour of Disney's On The Record. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING STEARNSEST

NYC: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING STEARNSEST

Stearns Matthews will present his newest solo show, The Importance of Being Stearnsest, at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Tuesday, November 6th at 8:30 pm, Monday, November 19th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, December 16th at 6:00 pm. The evening will feature direction by multiple award winner Lennie Watts and music direction by James Kenon Mitchell. The Importance of Being Stearnsest is a study in trying to "keep on keepin' on" in a world where it seems like there are naysayers at every turn - and the conclusion that at the end of the day, what matters is being the strongest version of oneself. The show will feature music by Noel Coward, Joe Raposo, Stephen Sondheim, Brian Lasser, Jerry Herman and Chuck Berry, to name a few. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-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.

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Sunday, November 18, 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 ) 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.

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

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

DC: OUT OF THE BOX: THE MUSIC OF DENNIS LIVINGSTON

DC: OUT OF THE BOX: THE MUSIC OF DENNIS LIVINGSTON
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT

DCCN (DC Cabaret Network ) will present "OUT OF THE BOX: THE MUSIC OF DENNIS LIVINGSTON" on Sunday, November 18th at 4:00 pm in THE BLACK FOX LOUNGE (1723 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC - 202-483-1723). Tickets are available at the door. The event is structured as a salon: Ten singers will perform a dozen of Dennis' songs - two of them written with lyricist Bob Levy - and then he will informally talk about the inspiration and craft that went into writing several of them. More information on the DCCN website.

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NJ: DARYL SHERMAN AT SHANGHAI JAZZ

NJ: DARYL SHERMAN AT SHANGHAI JAZZ

Daryl Sherman with Sherrie Maricle on drums and Harvie S on bass will perform at SHANGHAI JAZZ (24 Main Street, Madison, NJ - 973-822-2899) on Sunday, November 18th with sets from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. For 14 years Ms. Sherman played and sang for savvy New Yorkers and international visitors at the Waldorf Astoria's famed Cole Porter Steinway. Last June, she headlined the annual Cole Porter Festival in his hometown of Peru, IN. Sherman has performed at The Algonquin's Oak Room, Feinstein's, Rose Hall with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Dizzy's Coca Cola and 59E59 Theaters where she was lauded for her band singer role in a centennial tribute to Artie Shaw. As a sparkling mainstay of Manhattan's nightlife, there's hardly jazz joint, supper club, Chinese restaurant or hotel that Daryl has missed. Her many recordings are in regular national rotation on Cable TV's Music Choice and Sirius/XM Radio. She was presented the 2010 MAC Award "Best Major Recording" for her Johnny Mercer Centennial CD - which was used in a Mercer documentary produced by Clint Eastwood. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: SAMIA NAJIMY FINNERTY AT 54 BELOW

NYC: SAMIA NAJIMY FINNERTY AT 54 BELOW

One of New York's newest and most exciting new singer/ songwriters, 15 year old Samia Najimy Finnerty brings her unique brand of musical prowess to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) for one special performance only on Sunday, November 18th at 5:30 pm. She is accompanied by Lance Horne, musical director. The show will include duets with Broadway's own Kristin Chenoweth, Kevin Chamberlin and Susie Mosher, plus a special guest or two. There is a $10-$20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: TOMMY TUNE IN "TAPS, TUNES, AND TALL TALES"

NYC: TOMMY TUNE IN "TAPS, TUNES, AND TALL TALES"

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the New York solo debut of Broadway legend Tommy Tune on Sundays, November 18th and 25th, and Monday, November 26th, at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Broadway's tallest tapper takes to the city's smallest stage, dancing, singing and tale-telling through 50 years of big time showmanship, all on only 4 square feet! The show features Musical Director Michael Biagi on piano. Tommy Tune is known as one of the most prolific director/ choreographers of the twentieth century. He has enchanted audiences for 50 years with his charisma, vision, and innovation. Tune has been honored with nine Tony Awards celebrating him as a performer, choreographer and director (Best Actor in a Musical for My One and Only, Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Seesaw, Best Choreography for A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, My One and Only, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies, and Best Direction of a Musical for Nine, Grand Hotel and The Will Rogers Follies). In addition, Tune has been awarded eight Drama Desk Awards, three Astaire Awards and the Society of Directors and Choreographers' George Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement. In 2009, Mr. Tune was designated as a Living Landmark by the New York Landmarks Conservancy. There is a $30-$45 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: BROADWAY'S ELIZABETH STANLEY AT 54 BELOW

NYC: BROADWAY'S ELIZABETH STANLEY AT 54 BELOW

On Sunday, November 18th at 9:00 pm, Elizabeth Stanley makes her solo cabaret debut at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551). Elizabeth Stanley burst onto the Broadway stage when she re-created the role of April in the 2006 revival of Stephen Sondheim's Company. Since then, she's delighted Broadway audiences in Cry-Baby and Million Dollar Quartet, and her critically-heralded performances off Broadway include The Transport Group's Hello, Again and the recent Encores! production of Merrily We Roll Along. There is a $20-$30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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.

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