IT WAS BOUND TO HAPPEN - A LOT OF GREAT SHOWS TONIGHT - 5 GREAT NYC PICKS!
So, what do you do when you have 5 shows that all are 'Picks of the Day" in NYC - and all shows are being performed at just about the same time? You take joy in the fact that you are a cabaret junkie and live in NYC - and bemoan the fact you can't see them all! Fortunately, I did see two of the show already, and two of the shows have future dates. I might just go to THE SUGAR SHACK tonight!
NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER WITH MORE RULES OF THE ROAD
Baby Jane Dexter's new show, More Rules of the Road, debuts at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for six performances only beginning Friday, November 22nd at 7:00 pm. Additional shows are scheduled for Friday, November 29th; Saturday, November 30th; Thursday, December 5th; Friday, December 13th; and Friday, December 27th - all at 7:00 pm. Sharing the stage will be guest Musical Director Ian Herman. 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 new 2013 show will include compelling songs by Irving Berlin, Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh and George Gershwin, as well as something by Mike Scott from the Waterboys and a song written by Randy Newman and introduced by Baby Jane. She also does a new blues written by Vivien Wolsk suggested by KT Sullivan, and songs by greats like Peggy Lee and Sonny Burke, Rufus Wainwright and Abbey Lincoln. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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Jackie Draper brings her latest show "How Little We Know" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday, November 22nd at 7:00 pm. Join Jackie in this buoyant musical exploration and together you will discover the way past some universal doubts and challenges, through songs in English, French, and Spanish. Seasoned guides include composers/lyricists such as Aznavour, Bacharach / David, Bucchino, Coleman / Comden & Green, Duke / Cahn, Gainsbourg, Lee & Barbour, Raksin / Mercer, Sondheim, Warren / Gordon, and others. Jackie's team includes Music Director Gregory Toroian at the piano, John Miller on bass, Robbyn Tongue on woodwinds. Special guest / dance partner Franklin Ayala will join in the adventure. Kimberly Vaughn directs. There is an $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.SIDEBAR ADVERTISER
Eric Michael Gillett presents Bob O'Hare in Recovery: A Show About Getting Better at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Friday, November 22nd at 6:30 pm. He will be accompanied by the Tom Nelson Trio (Tom Nelson, Musical Director and Piano ; Tom Kirchmer, Bass: Peter Grant, Drums). Bob O'Hare made his cabaret debut in May of 2009 with "Home: A Musical Journey." Shortly after, Mr. O'Hare took a very serious fall after his first show, and is still in recovery today. His life was dominated by a long stay in a rehabilitation center and much physical therapy, but Robert O'Hare has willpower! As soon as he could, he began working with Eric Michael Gillett, his director, and the Tom Nelson Trio. The healing process continues, and so does the music! Eric and Bob have selected a glorious range of songs to tell Bob's fascinating, inspiring, sometimes humorous story of Recovery, by composers such as Leslie Bricusse, David Friedman, Jerry Herman, Henry Mancini, Anthony Newley, Paul Simon, Stephen Sondheim, and others. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.BANNER ADVERTISER
NYC: SHAYNEE RAINBOLT RETURNS TO THE SUGAR BAR
The Shaynee Rainbolt Quartet (Ted Kooshian, Piano; Tom Hubbard, Bass; Ray Marchica, Drums; Shaynee Rainbolt, Vocals) performs on Friday, November 22nd at THE SUGAR BAR(254 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-579-0222) with sets at 8:00 & 9:30 pm. Shaynee is a two-time MAC Award Winner and three-time MAC Award Nominee, with three critically acclaimed CD's to her credit, the first two released on the UK Indie jazz label, 33Jazz (33jazz.com). Due to the intimate size of the club there is limited table seating, therefore, the club requests that you make table reservation in advance. There is a $10 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum at the tables (No minimum at the bar).
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NYC: ALISON NUSBAUM & JACKIE KRISTEL TOGETHER AGAIN
Alison Nusbaum and Jackie Kristel team up at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Friday, November 22nd and December 6th, plus Thursday, December 19th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Their show is called 'Together Again: For The Very Best Time' and features musical direction by Ricky Ritzel. The show is directed by Colette Black. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
