NYC: REV. YOLANDA'S OLD TIME GOSPEL HOUR AT THE DUPLEX
A delightful, feel good, gender bending celebration of old fashioned gospel and country gospel music, plus original music by Rev. Yolanda written in the old fashion style, will be presented at THEDUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Sunday, December 15th at 6:30 pm. This show takes a musical tour of Rev. Yolanda's transformational spiritual journey from a gospel music loving Alabama gay boy, to a Radical Faerie, Rock & Roll, GLBT Hall of Fame Transgender Warrior, to a New Thought Interspiritual Drag Queen Reverend. Directed by Rev. Shawn Moninger, the show features Rev. Roger Anthony Yolanda Mapes on vocals and acoustic guitar; Kenneth Gartman, Musical Director/Arrangements, piano, vocals. Special guests TBA. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: MARIEANN MERINGOLO HOLIDAY SHOW - IN THE SPIRIT
MAC & Bistro Award-Winning Vocalist Marieann Meringolo will bring her critically acclaimed Annual Holiday Show "In The Spirit" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, December 15th at 4:00 pm. She is joined by Doyle Newmyer, Musical Director with Boots Maleson on Bass and Brian Woodruff on Drums. Even with the enviable vocal shadows of Streisand and k.d. lang, Marieann Meringolo brings a dynamism all her own to the meticulous lineup of songs she chooses. She is a persuasive performer who can step on a stage and deliver songs with natural authority. She is currently proving this in her Annual Holiday Celebration at the Metropolitan Room. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: PATRICIA NEAL: A REMARKABLE LIFE
Patricia Neal: A Remarkable Life, starring Sinthea Starr, will be presented at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sundays, December 15th & 22ndat 9:30 pm. The show is conceived, written and directed by Joel Vig with Musical Direction By Alex Rybeck. Sinthea Starr is a veteran of far too many stage and screen classics to possibly list. She has, for over 5 decades, been a household name in homes from Manaus to Cooch Behar and Tokyo to Timbuktu. Born the only child of semi-deposed Russian royalty, Starr's early training was with a band of travelling Gypsy acrobats and musicians. It was in this troupe that she met the young and unknown Yul Brynner, who was to become the first in a long line of rumored paramours including Mike Todd, Mike Wallace, Mike Tyson, Kirk Douglas, Melvin Douglas, Michael Douglas, Douglas MacArthur, Douglas Durst, Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Hank Williams, Tennessee Williams, Aristotole Onasis, Nicky Hilton, Nicky Haskell, Eddie Haskell, Walter Cronkite, Tallulah Bankhead, Elvis Presley, Warren Beatty, Warren Buffet, and Siegfried and Roy among others. Miss Starr's celebrated autobiography "BORN A LEGEND" is is its 137th printing and is available for download on your kindles and ipads. Her exercise video, "SINTHEA SWEATS TO THE SOUNDS OF THE 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's" has gone triple platinum and will soon be released on Blue Ray and 5 Channel Sound.
NYC: MY GROWN UP CHRISTMAS LIST
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
Cabaret Cares final show of 2013 will take place at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sunday, December 15th at 4:00 pm. Performing on the 15th will be Jim Speake, Gretchen Reinhagen, Jason Morris, Jamie Hartmann, Liz Mckendry, Stacey Todd Holt, Pamela Lewis, Tom Gamblin, Robert Ima, Val Moranto, Dave August, Brandi Massey, Brianna Davis, Debra Walton, and more to be announced. Musical Director is Tracy Stark. The show will benefit both Help Is On the Way Todaya non for profit founded by Joseph Macchia that helps and assists children, teens and youth living with HIV and AIDS, it will also benefit Leather Cares founded by Arsenio Amadis. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: SIDE BY SIDE & A DISNEY PRINCESS PRESENT: MERRY CHRISTMAS
The famous Mystic, CT vaudeville act, Side By Side, perform their final show of their world tour at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Sunday, December 15th at 9:30 pm. Come and receive the greatest gift this holiday season: Colby Cringle & Jessica Jingle! (Featuring: Michael Wesley Bunting). Performers are singing to pre-recorded music tracks. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: HEDDA LETTUCE: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
The Holidays are upon us, and Lettuce Rejoice 2013 is back at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, December 14th at 9:30 pm; Sunday, December 15th at 7:00 pm; Friday & Saturday, December 20th & 21st at 9:30 pm; and Sunday, December 22nd at 7:00 pm. Hedda's crisp comedy and delicious song parodies have made this festive celebration a hit for the past twelve years. Look forward to hearing such songsas, 'Here Comes Tranny Clause', the classic song, 'Sleigh Ride', in Hedda'shands turns into a gay mans quest for sex on Grinder, and 'Do You Hear What I Hear' is now, 'Do You Think That He's Queer,' about a fag hag desperately seeking a sexual relationship with a gay man. Plus, a holiday homage to the recently departed Amy Winehouse. Lettuce Rejoice is theperfect present to give your self for the holidays. Out right bellylaughs are the free gifts with purchase with each ticket sold. The very talented Paul Leschen will be accompanying Hedda on piano. There is a $22 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS
After a sold out debut engagement this summer, RuPaul's Drag Race favorite Alaska returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) with the premiere of HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS: THE ALASKA CHRISTMAS SHOW. Performances are Friday, December 13th at 8:30 & midnight; Saturday, December 14th at midnight; and Sunday, December 15th at 11:30 pm. In HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS: THE ALASKA CHRISTMAS SHOW, the one-of-a-kind drag sensation premieres her 1st holiday show, filling you with holiday cheer and stuffing your stockings with joy. Grab an eggnog and get snowed in with everyone's favorite eccentric extra-terrestrial, Alaska, and her Earthling cohort Handsome Jeremy , who will trim your tree with twisted renditions of all your favorite holiday hits, and deck your halls with original holiday-time musical stylings. This will surely prove to be the miracle on 42nd Street that you and your family will cherish for years to come. There is a $22-$40 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. To purchase tickets, call 212-352-3101 or visit http://www.SpinCycleNYC.com.
NYC: JACKIE BEAT: O HOLY HELL AT THE BEECHMAN
Jackie Beat, everyone's favorite Grinch, returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for her 15th annual holiday show on Saturday & Sunday, December 14th & 15th at 7:30 pm. The self-professed illegitimate child of "Weird" Al Yankovic and Bette Midler will premiere JACKIE BEAT: O HOLY HELL, which continues Jackie Beat's mission to poison every sacred belief and holiday tradition. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa or Ramadan, an evening with Jackie Beat is always the perfect antidote to holiday cheer. Jackie is also a columnist, lead singer for the electro-rock band, Dirty Sanchez, and the subject of the documentary film My Name is Jackie Beat including commentary from Joan Rivers, Margaret Cho, and Roseanne. She is currently a writer for Hello Ross on E! There is a $22 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS
After a sold out debut engagement this summer, RuPaul's Drag Race favorite Alaska returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) with the premiere of HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS: THE ALASKA CHRISTMAS SHOW. Performances are Friday, December 13th at 8:30 & midnight; Saturday, December 14th at midnight; and Sunday, December 15th at 11:30 pm. In HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS: THE ALASKA CHRISTMAS SHOW, the one-of-a-kind drag sensation premieres her 1st holiday show, filling you with holiday cheer and stuffing your stockings with joy. Grab an eggnog and get snowed in with everyone's favorite eccentric extra-terrestrial, Alaska, and her Earthling cohort Handsome Jeremy , who will trim your tree with twisted renditions of all your favorite holiday hits, and deck your halls with original holiday-time musical stylings. This will surely prove to be the miracle on 42nd Street that you and your family will cherish for years to come. There is a $22-$40 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. To purchase tickets, call 212-352-3101 or visit http://www.SpinCycleNYC.com.
NYC: THE SOUND OF THEIR MUSIC: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN AT 54 BELOW
On Sunday, December 15th at 7:00 pm 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) will salute Rodgers & Hammerstein, the two men who paved the way for modern musical theatre with hit after hit, including The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Carousel, Oklahoma!, The King & I & Flower Drum Song, among others. Not only are tunes such as Hello, Young Lovers, I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair, If I Loved You & Edelweiss part of the lexicon of popular music, the indelible stamp they left on Broadway redefined the American musical. The show will present four of Broadway's most intriguing voices, Christiane Noll, Darius DeHaas, Ashley Brown, Tom Wopat, singing their favorite R&H tunes, with musical direction by the extraordinary Andy Einhorn (Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella). There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: LET THE ANGELS SING: A HOLIDAY GIFT OF SONG
'Let The Angels Sing: A Holiday Gift Of Song' will be presented at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sunday, December 15th at 9:30 pm. Join Lina Koutrakos, one of cabaret's most singular & celebrated voices, & regarded composer/musical director Rick Jensen as they pair up a host of venerable songwriters with a slew of newer to the scene, fab vocalists for an evening of holiday cheer. Expect holiday tunes from Maria Gentile, Julie Gold, Dan Gross, Christine Lavin, Sally Mayes, Amanda McBroom, Beckie Menzie, Michael Orland, Johnny Rodgers & Paul Rolnick performed by Uraina Collazo, Sarah Kimball, Jennie Litt, Clarice Mazanec, Phyllis Mollen, Marissa Mulder, Jamie Salzano, Elizabeth Schwartz, Lennie Watts, Dorian Woodruff, Lisa Yeager & more! Celebrate the season in style with new holiday tunes performed by some of cabaret's newest voices. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: MICHAEL FINKE IN CONCERT AT 54 BELOW
Musical theatre writer Michael Finke is making his 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) debut on Sunday, December 15th at 11:30 pm. Boasting an array of eclectic music and content, the concert will feature songs from several of Michael's musicals including Caroline and George, Reporting Live, Other People's Relationships, as well as several new songs from upcoming projects. His music has been performed and heard at dozens of cabaret venues, Off-Broadway theaters, and national television. With musicals ranging from the hilariously absurd to the richly suspenseful, his work has been hailed as "Daring in its story and scope" and "innovative, original, and thrilling". From electric rock music to classic vaudeville to contemporary art songs, Michael Finke at 54 Below will provide an evening of effervescent musical theatre performed by both acclaimed Broadway veterans and rising musical theatre artists. There is a $15 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
NYC: BILL DAUGHERTY'S "ON THE RECORD" AT STAGE 72 - FINAL SHOW TONIGHT
"ON THE RECORD", a tribute to the great vocal groups of the 20th century, is being presented at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Saturdays at 3:00 pm and Sundays at 6:00 pm through mid-December. "On The Record" is a 90 minute multi-media musical chronology of some of the most influential singing groups of the past three generations performed by 4 top notch New York performers - Bill Daugherty, Paul Kropfl, Amanda Savan and Deborah Tranelli. Backed by a combo under the direction of Doyle Newmyer they'll present over 25 gems using the Original Arrangements sung in the Original Keys! From The Boswell Sisters to The Mills Brothers ... from the Four Freshman to the Chiffons ... from the Beatles to The Manhattan Transfer audiences will hear tunes that run the gamut from Barbershop to Swing to DooWop to Rock & Roll! You'll see images of each group and hear inside information on the songs, the members and on the industry that catapulted them to fame! There is a $25 cover, 2-drink minimum. Tickets available at http://www.BrownPaperTickets.com or at the door.copyright 2013 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
