CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 2/17/13

Saturday, February 23, 2013

TONIGHT IN SF: GRAMMY WINNING CASSANDRA WILSON AT YOSHI'S

TONIGHT IN SF: GRAMMY WINNING CASSANDRA WILSON AT YOSHI'S

2-time GRAMMY-winning jazz singer and producer Cassandra Wilson will perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) Thursday through Saturday, February 21st through 23rd with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Cassandra Wilson is a jazz musician, vocalist, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi. Described by critic Gary Giddins as "a singer blessed with an unmistakable timbre and attack who has expanded the playing field" by incorporating blues, country and folk music into her work. She began playing piano at six, guitar by the age of twelve and was working as a vocalist by the mid-'70s, singing a wide variety of material. After moving to New York City in the early '80s, Cassandra met saxophonist Steve Coleman and became one of the founding members of the M-Base Collective. She signed with Blue Note Records in 1992 and released a landmark album titled "Blue Light 'Til Dawn" which would pave the way for a new generation of jazz singers seeking an approach and repertoire that challenges the supremacy of the American Standard songbook. Wilson has continued interpreting in fresh and creative ways vintage blues, country and folk music up until the present day. Her awards include: two GRAMMYs, the Django D'Or, The Edison Music Award, a marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail, and the 2012 Echo Award for Jazz. She also performed one of the leading roles in Wynton Marsalis' "Blood on the Fields," the first jazz work to receive a Pulitzer Prize. There is a $45 cover 8:00 pm show. 10:00 pm show has a $36 cover.

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TONIGHT IN INDIANAPOLIS: SMASH AND BROADWAY STAR LESLIE ODOM, JR. AT THE CABARET

TONIGHT IN INDIANAPOLIS: SMASH AND BROADWAY STAR LESLIE ODOM, JR. AT THE CABARET

Leslie Odom, Jr., one of stage and screen's brightest young stars shines in his cabaret debut at THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN - 317-275-1169) Friday & Saturday, February 22nd & 23rd at 8:00 pm. Leslie's show features songs from his roles on Broadway (Rent, Leap of Faith,) the hit NBC musical drama Smash, along with songs by his idols including Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson. Armed with a voice that scintillates with subtle power and brilliant clarity, Leslie is worthy of the spotlight. Leslie Odom Jr. currently plays Sam, the Broadway choreographer, performer and regular on NBC's Broadway drama Smash. An accomplished singer and dancer, Leslie made his Broadway debut at 17 playing Paul in Rent, and was recently featured in Leap of Faith with Raul Esparza. Leslie also served as a Broadway coach for the PBS series for Broadway hopefuls, Broadway or Bust. There is a $35-$45-$55 cover plus a $12 food/drink minimum.

TONIGHT IN PALM BEACH FL: NICOLAS KING AT THE COLONY

TONIGHT IN PALM BEACH FL: NICOLAS KING AT THE COLONY

THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) presents Nicolas King on Tuesday through Saturday, February 19th through 23rd at 8:00 pm. Nicolas King has been performing since age 4. He was seen first on Broadway in Beauty & The Beast, then in A Thousand Clowns opposite Tom Selleck, and in Hollywood Arms directed by Hal Prince, all before the age of 13. Other credits include eight consecutive annual performances on The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, ABC's The View, NBC's Today Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He went on the road with Liza Minnelli to perform as the opening act to her 2006 tour, and he received the prestigious Julie Wilson Award from the Mabel Mercer Foundation at the 2010 Cabaret Convention. A veteran of more than a dozen national TV commercials, Nicolas King recently recorded a new album, the aptly named Nineteen. Tuesday through Thursday: $110 dinner/show ($50 show only) and Friday & Saturday: $120 dinner/show ($60 show only).

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DC: KIM WATERS AT BLUES ALLEY

DC: KIM WATERS AT BLUES ALLEY

Kim Waters will perform at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, February 21st through 24th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Kim has enjoyed a career longevity that is rare in the music business. For close to two decades the saxophonist, composer and producer has been one of the premier architects of Urban Smooth Jazz and a beacon of light in contemporary jazz. He has garnered praise from critics and fans alike, amassing record sales of over a million albums and ranks among the top five best-selling instrumentalists in jazz. Kim Waters' music has fine-tuned the perfect combination of sensitivity and brawn, intellect and emotion and technique and soulfulness.

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TONIGHT IN NYC: ADAM GUETTEL "REAPPEARS" AT 54 BELOW

TONIGHT IN NYC: ADAM GUETTEL "REAPPEARS" AT 54 BELOW

Adam Guettel performs at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) Tuesday through Saturday, February 19th through 23rd with shows at 8:30 pm Tuesday, Friday & Saturday and 7:00 pm on Wednesday & Thursday, with late shows at 11:00 pm on Friday & Saturday. The way Adam Guettel describes it: "I disappeared in 2007. Into the studio. Into five new shows: a fairy tale adventure, an invisible man, a love story, a thing about wanting to be good called Millions and an opera for the devil. With an insanely tight little band led by Kim Grigsby, with the incomparable singers Steven Pasquale and Whitney Bashor at my side, I'll sing from these new shows. Steven and Whitney will sing from the old ones since that material is way too high for me now. I'm thrilled to try out new songs at 54 Below with such a brilliant group of musicians. I hope I'll see you in February. I'm so looking forward." There is a $50-$65 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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TONIGHT IN NYC: QUEST: LIEBMAN, BEIRACH, MCCLURE & HART AT BIRDLAND

TONIGHT IN NYC: QUEST: LIEBMAN, BEIRACH, MCCLURE & HART AT BIRDLAND

Reuniting once again, the innovative jazz super-group Quest: Dave Liebman (bass), Richie Beirach (piano), Ron McClure (bass), and Billy Hart (drums), returns to with all of its original membersBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, February 19th through 23rd with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. The group was formed in 1981, and stopped performing and recording in 1990, allowing each member to pursue different musical avenues. After almost fifteen years of the group's separation, Quest reemerged in 2005, with the release of "Redemption: Live in Europe", which documented highlights from two live performances in Switzerland and Paris. With this album, the group reestablished themselves as an innovative and intelligent force in jazz, composed of musicians who are able to pick up as if they never disbanded. This group continues to prove that their musical communication is as unwavering as the creativity pulsing through each player. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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TONIGHT IN NYC: BAWDY RETURNS MONTHLY AT STAGE 72

TONIGHT IN NYC: BAWDY RETURNS MONTHLY AT STAGE 72

Jesse Luttrell's wildly successful Bawdy returns to its original home STAGE 72 (formerly THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) for monthly performances on the last Saturday of every month. Performances begin on Saturday, February 23rd at 9:30 pm. The brainchild of trampy cabaret favorite Jesse Luttrell, BAWDY is headlined by Luttrell. BAWDY brings together cabaret, drag, and comedy performers of all classifications and orders in a celebration of adult variety paying homage to vaudeville, burlesque, and the hit television variety shows of the 50s and 60s. First conceived in 2009 as a benefit for Marriage Equality NEW YORK, BAWDY enjoyed sold-out runs at the same venue. After an extended break, BAWDY is set to return with all of the sexy, crazy, glitzy, and raging bravado we've come to expect from Luttrell. For the February 23rd performance, Luttrell will be featuring West Village nightlife legends Melissa E. Driscol (from Stonewall Inn), The Parodivas (the hilarious parody-singing dynamic duo), and burlesque superstars Gemini Rising, Grace Gotham, and Tansy Tan Dora. The cast for the evening will also include Sabra!, Evan Campbell, Tripp Fountain, Buddy Flowers, Laura Oldham (Kazoo Girl), and Adam DiLoreto. There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

TONIGHT IN NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN

TONIGHT IN NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC's longest running burlesque variety show, LE SCANDAL CABARET, continues on Saturdays, at 10:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). In its ninth year, Le Scandal features variety acts, circus performers, live music and a bevy of burlesque beauties. New performers every week! Expect sword swallowers, belly dancers, rope trick cowboys, contortionists, torch singing fan dancers and comedic aerobats, all set to the live music of the Le Scandal Orchestra. For tickets, visit Smarttix at http://www.smarttix.com/ or 212-484-4444. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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TONIGHT IN NYC: JUDE TREDER-WOLFF IN CRAZYTOWN: MY FIRST PSYCHOPATH

TONIGHT IN NYC: JUDE TREDER-WOLFF IN CRAZYTOWN: MY FIRST PSYCHOPATH

An official choice of the 2012 Chicago and San Francisco Fringe Festivals, CrAzYToWn: my first psychopath will be performed at ACTORS THEATER WORKSHOP (145 West 28th Street - 3rd Floor, NYC) on Saturday, February 23rd at 7:00 pm. CrAzYToWn the is a comic take on how an encounter with psychopath helped an over-eager therapist get over herself - when nothing else seemed to be working. In this storytelling show, with original music, real-life therapist/ performer Jude Treder-Wolff takes audiences down the rabbit hole of belief that led to being blind-sided by reality, in a cautionary tale about how authentic a completely fake person can be. Written and performed by Jude Treder-Wolff Musical direction and songs co-written by Wells Hanley. Tickets are $12 - Buy online at http://www.smarttix.com

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TONIGHT IN NYC: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING STEARNSEST MAC AWARD NOMINEE

TONIGHT IN NYC: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING STEARNSEST
MAC AWARD NOMINEE

Stearns Matthews will present his newest solo show, The Importance of Being Stearnsest, on Saturday, January 26th at 4:30 pm and Saturday, February 23rd at 7:00 pm at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438). 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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TONIGHT IN NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

TONIGHT IN 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 February 9th & 23rd at 8:00 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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TONIGHT IN NYC: "C'MON, GET PAPPY! A FATHER/SON CABARET" RETURNS

TONIGHT IN NYC: "C'MON, GET PAPPY! A FATHER/SON CABARET" RETURNS

After a sold-out run last year at the Duplex, "C'MON, GET PAPPY! A FATHER/SON CABARET", a unique cabaret act written and performed by Brett Lowell with his 84-year old father is returning to NYC and THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Shows will be Saturdays, February 23rd, March 23rd, and April 20th - all shows at 7:30 pm. Written by Brett Lowell & Edward Lowell, MD. Joining the creative team is director Michael Schiralli (Jackie Hoffman's A Chanukah Charol at New World Stages). Musical director Darius Frowner. Noted psychiatrist Dr. Edward "Pappy" Lowell is the happiest man he knows. His son Brett is one of his closest friends. The two of them will join together to present an evening of songs and stories on the art and science of being happy 84 years of wisdom on living a life of joy, passed from father to son. It will feature a diverse range of music, including the songs of Kander and Ebb, Bruce Springsteen, Comden & Green, Alan Menkin, Jason Robert Brown, the Beatles, and more. Brett Lowell is a singer experienced in styles ranging from cabaret, musical theater, swing, jazz, and classical. He has performed at many venues in the NYC area, including The Duplex, Rose's Turn, Don't Tell Mama's, St. Bart's Players, Brooklyn Heights Players, St. John the Divine, Merkin Concert Hall, Tim McLoone's Supper Club (in Asbury Park, with Bob Egan), and Carnegie Hall. Edward Lowell, MD is a physician of 58 years specializing in psychotherapy and forensic psychiatry. He has taken his practice beyond treating mental illness to empowering people to live with aliveness and joy. An accomplished public speaker, this show represents Dr. Lowell's stage debut. There is a $20 cover ($16 in advance at http://www.CmonGetPappy.com/ ) plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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TUESDAY IN NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT IN CARELESS RHAPSODY MAC AWARD NOMINEE

TUESDAY IN NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT IN CARELESS RHAPSODY
MAC AWARD NOMINEE

"Careless Rhapsody: An Evening Dedicated to the Lyrics of Lorenz Hart" will be presented at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Tuesday & Wednesday, February 26th & 27th at 7:00 pm. Arthur Masella serves as director; Don Rebic, musical director and on Dick Scarpola, bass. In "Careless Rhapsody," award-winning vocalist, director and Broadway actor (The Frogs, Sweet Smell of Success, and Kiss Me, Kate) Eric Michael Gillett uses the wit and wisdom of Lorenz Hart to remind us all that, though love can be be experienced with abandon, to be careless with the heart can also have a price. George Balanchine called Lorenz Hart the "Shelley of America" and, it's true, his lyric writing ranks with the greatest romantic poetry of all time. Though he, himself, was unlucky in love, his writing casts a spell that will always survive the test of time, inspiring generations of lovers to come to follow their hearts. Eric Michael Gillett is a MAC and Bistro Award winning vocalist whose own cabaret shows have included "Cast of Thousands: The Songs of Craig Carnelia" (for which Eric was named MAC's Major Male Vocalist of 2012); "It Takes Two: The Duets of Stephen Sondheim" (with Melanie Vaughan); "Best of My Love," and his critically-lauded collection of radio songs of the past forty years, "Hook, Line, and Singer." There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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MON-TUE-WED NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT NOW ON RESTAURANT ROW

MON-TUE-WED NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT NOW ON RESTAURANT ROW

Following a successful four-month run at San Martin on the East Side, Chris Barrett brings his music to LA RIVISTA RISTORANTE (313 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-366-4603) for an open ended run on Mondays through Wednesdays starting Monday, January 21st. There are two shows nightly, a dinner show at 8:00 and a supper show at 10:00 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 no cover charge.

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MONDAY IN NYC: PARKER SCOTT & WELLS HANLEY WITH RUBIN KODHELI AT THE MET

MONDAY IN NYC: PARKER SCOTT & WELLS HANLEY WITH RUBIN KODHELI AT THE MET
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"No Expectations" returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Monday, February 25th at 7:00 pm, recalling the elegance and sophistication of an exquisite night out at the Persian Room during the golden heyday of NY nightclubs, Parker Scott, Wells Hanley and cellist Rubin Kodheli bring their virtuosic musicianship and unbridled passion. The show covers the musical landscapes of theater, pop, rock, standards and international favorites. The show is directed by Bistro Award-winning and MAC-nominated director, Gerry Geddes. Parker has been a MAC nominee, and his first collaboration with Wells - Selecting Souvenirs - resulted in the duo receiving a 2012 Bistro Award for outstanding recording. "No Expectations" (from the Rolling Stones hit) will explore the complexities of love and passion - the twists, the joys and the pains that come with putting your heart and soul on the line. It will include music by Cole Porter, Jimmy Webb, Ricky Ian Gordon, John Bucchino and Jacques Brel. The centerpiece of the show is The Waltz Medley which has music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics from his three major collaborators, Lorenz Hart, Oscar Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim. Parker, Wells and Rubin will also go to the streets of Paris for inspiration in the songs of Edith Piaf. There will be several arrangements for voice, piano and cello by the late Dick Gallagher. Parker's cabaret appearances include engagements at The Metropolitan Room, Don't Tell Mama, The Duplex, Danny's, Eighty-Eights, Somethin' Jazz Club and guest appearances at Judy's. He was the lead male vocalist aboard The Silver Whisper and sailed to 38 countries, along the way also giving performances in Camogli, Italy and St. Petersburg, Russia. Parker appeared as John Denver in Bring Me John Denver (directed by Judy Norton of The Waltons fame) at the Granbury Opera House in Texas, where he delighted audiences and critics in a concert of John Denver songs. In New York City, he has sung roles with Chelsea Opera, Opera Slavica and Opera Manhattan. He has performed cabarets in DC, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia and on the high seas in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Baltics. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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TODAY: NYC: MARC MCBARRON KESSLER'S NOTES FROM THE PLAYGROUND

TODAY: NYC: MARC MCBARRON KESSLER'S NOTES FROM THE PLAYGROUND

Marc McBarron Kessler brings back his acclaimed original musical play NOTES FROM THE PLAYGROUND to DON'T TELL MAMA(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday, February 23rd at 4:00 pm. Joining Kessler on the playground is his Pretend Friend, actor J. Michael Reeds, delivering a painfully poignant and magical performance. Also appearing is Kathryne Langford as the "The Principal." The show is a school bus ride of original songs and stories from Kessler's colorful and unique childhood. There is a $12.00 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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TODAY: NYC: ENCORE PERFORMANCE: "JIM SPEAKE SINGS TIL THE COWS COME HOME" MAC AWARD NOMINEE

TODAY: NYC: ENCORE PERFORMANCE: "JIM SPEAKE SINGS TIL THE COWS COME HOME"
MAC AWARD NOMINEE
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Jim Speake has scheduled another performance of his acclaimed show, "Jim Speake Sings Til The Cows Come Home" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for Saturday February 23rd at 5:00 pm. Singing songs written by Kander and Ebb, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Cy Coleman, Barry Manilow, Stephen Bishop, Gilda Radner, Neil Sedaka, Peter Allen, Billy Joel, Dale Evans and Stephen Sondheim, Jim illustrates life experiences both serious and comic. Lennie Watts directs the show, with musical direction by Steven Ray Watkins with the Cow Band. The inimitable Sidney Myer will make a special appearance. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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Friday, February 22, 2013

SF: "FOR THE LOVE OF ABBEY" AT SAVANNA JAZZ

SF: "FOR THE LOVE OF ABBEY" AT SAVANNA JAZZ

A very special show by Benn Bacot & The Bacot Quartet, celebrating one of America's best kept secrets, Abbey Lincoln, will be held at SAVANNA JAZZ (2937 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-285-3369) on Friday & Saturday, February 22nd & 23rd with performances at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. Abbey Lincoln passed away in 2010. Until then she was the last of her era and the only golden era Jazz singer to compose and record her own material. A singer songwriter, poet, artist & activist, she was truly ahead of her time. Join "The Bass Of The Bay" Benn Bacot as he explores the life and music of this woman who Hollywood initially promoted as the "Black Marilyn Monroe" All new material either favored by or composed by Abbey. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.

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MW: SMASH AND BROADWAY STAR LESLIE ODOM, JR. AT THE CABARET

MW: SMASH AND BROADWAY STAR LESLIE ODOM, JR. AT THE CABARET

BOSTON: ANTONIO SANCHEZ MIGRATION BAND AT SCULLERS

BOSTON: ANTONIO SANCHEZ MIGRATION BAND AT SCULLERS

The Antonia Sanchez Migration Band will release their latest CD "New Life" at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Friday, February 22nd with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The band features Antonio Sanchez - drums, Dave Binney - sax, John Escreet - piano, and Matt Brewer - bass. A three time Grammy Award winner, Antonio Sanchez is one of the most in-demand drummers on the international jazz scene, regularly recording and touring alongside Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Kenny Werner, Charlie Haden, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, and Toots Thielmans. Dinner/show $65 Show Only $25

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NYC: DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA FRIDAYS AT BIRDLAND

NYC: DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA FRIDAYS AT BIRDLAND

The David Berger Jazz Orchestra performs at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Fridays at 5:00 pm. Jazz composer, arranger and conductor David Berger is recognized internationally as a leading authority on the music of Duke Ellington and the Swing Era and big band music. Conductor and arranger for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra from its inception in 1988 through 1994, Berger has transcribed more than 750 full scores of classic recordings including over 500 works by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Mr. Berger maintains a close working relationship with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: THE SOPHISTICATES - STRIP AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE TEASED

NYC: THE SOPHISTICATES - STRIP AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE TEASED

Starring master of ceremonies Bastard Keith and burlesque headliner Madame Rosebud, and featuring a rotating constellation of guest stars, THE SOPHISTICATES play at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) at 11:30 pm on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Specializing in classic burlesque, "The Sophisticates," is a retroglam ride into a thrilling nightclub reality that nods to the past while winking to the present. Each night features a new line-up of four highly distinguished striptease artists performing two numbers each throughout the evening. Keeping the festivities inching along at an appropriately brisk pace is Bastard Keith, a showman with a soft spot for tradition combined with a yen for brainy post modern conceptual humor. Madame Rosebud has performed coast to coast and overseas with stops at the London Burlesque Festival, the New York Burlesque Festival, and competing at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. (over 21 please)

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NYC: ROSEMARY LOAR IN WHEN HARRY MET THE DUKE

NYC: ROSEMARY LOAR IN WHEN HARRY MET THE DUKE

Rosemary Loar presents When Harry Met The Duke at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, February 22nd at 7:00 pm. The show is a evening of music and stories by and about two of America's greatest composers: Harold Arlen and Duke Ellington. Both men lived and contributed great works of music during the age of the Cotton Club and each in their own way influence the music that we still enjoy today. Loar and Ponzio have put their own stamp on the music with their emotional and musical and often humorous jazz arrangements. Rosemary Loar has been a cabaret artist for over 30 years and last year was awarded the MAC Hansen Award for continuing excellence as a performer. She has sung at Birdland, The Iridium, The Metropolitan Room, The Laurie Beechman Theater, Don't Tell Mama, Town Hall (Cabaret Convention), Symphony Space, Upstairs at Sardi's, Hotel Pierre, in LA at the Gardenia and MBar, in Chicago at The Tambourine Room and most recently in Paulo's Munich. Ms. Loar has released two cabaret recordings: The Quando Swing and a live recording of her critically acclaimed show Sting, Stang, Stung! Swingjn' The Music Of Sting. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE AT THE BEECHMAN

Dallas DuBois hosts DISTORTED DIZNEE, an outrageous take on some of the most beloved animated classics, at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday, February 22nd at 10:00 pm. DuBois and a troupe of fabulous drag queens will present a twisted - and very adult - journey, catapulting you back to your childhood into a Magical Kingdom where dreams come true. This 70-minute extravaganza features high-energy dance numbers, comedy, dazzling costumes and lip-syncing "ladies". Starring Dallas DuBois, Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Pixie Aventura, Shenea DeDranke, and more! There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: "NOT AS CUTE AS PICTURE" ADDS DATES AT THE DUPLEX

NYC: "NOT AS CUTE AS PICTURE" ADDS DATES AT THE DUPLEX

"Not as Cute as Picture", a GLAAD-Media Award Nominee for Outstanding Theater: Washington DC, played to sold out houses in January this year and returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) for four additional performances, Fridays, February 8th & 22nd and March 8th & 22nd, all shows at 9:30 pm. The semi-autobiographical "Not as Cute", written and performed by J.D. Cerna, directed by Nick Demos (Oklahoma), partner in Demos/Bizar Entertainment (producer of Tony-Award winner, Memphis), first ran in Washington, DC. The play is set in 1994, a time when young gay men's pursuit of purpose was often obstructed by the crashing reality of AIDS. J.D.Cerna is a gifted writer/actor who uses a wicked sense of humor and his personal life experiences and perspectives to amplify the discussion around important LGBT issues and in particular, his own observations as a gay man. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JACKIE DRAPER CREATES TROPICAL MAGIC IN HER NEW SHOW

NYC: JACKIE DRAPER CREATES TROPICAL MAGIC IN HER NEW SHOW
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Jackie Draper brings her new show "Tropical Magic (or Vacation from the Blues)" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday, February 22nd at 7:00 pm. "Tropical Magic (or Vacation from the Blues)" is a musical trip to torrid tropical fantasies and other magical mental terrain. Escape the cold and the mundane through songs in English, French and Spanish, guided by such composers/lyricists as Aznavour, Coward, Demare/Manzi, Dorough/Landesman, the Gershwins, Goldrich/Heisler, Lee, Legrand/the Bergmans, Mandel/Hamilton, Manilow/Feldman & Sussman, Sedaka, Warren/Gordon, among others. Along on the adventure, Jackie's experienced team: At the piano - Music Director Gregory Toroian; on bass - Ritt Henn; on woodwinds - Robbyn Tongue; on percussion - special guest (and dance partner) Franklin Ayala. Helen Baldassare directs. There is an $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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2013 MAC AWARD NOMINEES AND HONOREES ANNOUNCED

2013 MAC AWARD NOMINEES AND HONOREES ANNOUNCED

MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets ) will present the 27th Annual MAC Awards on Thursday, March 21st, at BB KING'S BLUES CLUB (237 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-997-4144 - ). The theme of this year s show is Where Broadway Meets Cabaret. MAC is celebrating the strong ties between the Cabaret and Theater communities in New York.

Special honorees of the evening will include Penny Fuller and Tom Wopat, who will each receive Lifetime Achievement Awards from MAC and perform live at the show, and 54 BELOW, New York s newest hit nightclub, which will receive MAC s Board of Directors Award. In addition, a special Board of Directors Award will be presented in loving memory of long-time MAC Board member, the late Ruth Kurtzman.

The show will be hosted by KT Sullivan. Musical Director is Tracy Stark, who will lead the MAC Awards Band. Lennie Watts is the Director, and Julie Miller is the Producer. Stage Manager is AMY WOLK. The MAC Awards show is open to the public. For tickets, visit http://www.MACnyc.com

THE NOMINEES FOR THE 27TH ANNUAL MAC AWARDS ARE:

FEMALE VOCALIST
MARIEANN MERINGOLO, You Must Believe in Spring! - The Music of Michel Legrand Feinstein's
TANYA MOBERLY, Tanya Lorraine Moberly Sings Barbra Joan Streisand with Steven Ray Watkins - Don't Tell Mama
MARISSA MULDER, Illusions - Metropolitan Room, Triad
STACY SULLIVAN, It's a Good Day - A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee - Iridium, Don't Tell Mama, Metropolitan Room

MALE VOCALIST
FRANK DAIN, The Magic of Mathis - Metropolitan Room, Don't Tell Mama
BOB DIAMOND, This Funny World - Don't Tell Mama
RICHARD HOLBROOK, Richard Holbrook Sings Burton Lane; Christmas in New York - Metropolitan Room; Don't Tell Mama
T. OLIVER REID, Drop Me Off in Harlem - Feinstein's

MAJOR ARTIST
RAISSA KATONA BENNETT, Another Kind of Light - Feinstein's
BABY JANE DEXTER, Rules of the Road - Metropolitan Room
TERESE GENECCO, Terese Genecco & Her Little Big Band - Iridium
ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT, I Won't Sing a Sondheim Song ... or Will I? - Laurie Beechman
LENNIE WATTS, Bloody Bloody Lennie Watts - Metropolitan Room, Duplex

NEW YORK DEBUT - FEMALE
FRAN LEONARDIS, It Will Never Be That Way Again - Metropolitan Room
ALISON NUSBAUM, Ladies! A Raucous Homage to Mel Brooks' Broads - Don't Tell Mama
STACIE PERLMAN, The Story Underneath - Metropolitan Room

NEW YORK DEBUT - MALE
HARRY ALTHAUS, The Strip Show = Don't Tell Mama, Duplex
TOM DiMENNA, Who Loves You, Baby? - The Huron Club
TYM MOSS, Girl, A Lopsided Tree Won't Ruin Christmas - Players' Theatre
BEN RIMALOWER, Patti Issues - Duplex

CELEBRITY ARTIST
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY, The Streisand Songbook - 54 Below, Boston Pops, Seneca Hotel (Niagara Falls)
MARILYN MAYE, The Happiest Sound in Town - Feinstein's
SHARON McNIGHT, Men of Note; Twisted Xmas - Metropolitan Room, Rrazz Room; Don't Tell Mama
MARK NADLER, I'm a Stranger Here Myself - 54 Below, Adelaide Cabaret Festival

MUSICAL COMEDY PERFORMER
STEARNS MATTHEWS, That's How Young I Feel; The Importance of Being STEARNSest - Don't Tell Mama
COLLEEN McHUGH, Calendar Girl - Duplex
ADAM SHAPIRO, Guide to the Perfect Breakup; Adam Shapiro Twists the Classics - Duplex; North Hill Auditorium (Needham, MA)
JIM SPEAKE, Jim Speake Sings 'til the Cows Come Home - Don't Tell Mama

DUO/GROUP
LORINDA LISITZA & TED STAFFORD, The Ted & Lo Show - Metropolitan Room, Path Cafe, Don't Tell Mama
SUE MATSUKI & EDD CLARK, It's Us Again! The Music of Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme; Sue & Edd's Fabulous Christmas Show - Don't Tell Mama, Le Chateau (South Salem); Don't Tell Mama, Community Church of Wurtsboro
MARY LIZ McNAMARA & RITT HENN, Take That! Tunes by McNamara & Henn - Duplex, NY Society for Ethical Culture

MAJOR DUO/GROUP
ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO, Three for the Road; I Hear Music: A Burton Lane Centennial Songbook; Summer in the City; The Night Has a Thousand Eyes;and others - Triad, Cafe Sabarsky, Kitano, 54 Below, Metropolitan Room
SHAYNEE RAINBOLT & DONN TRENNER, Two for the Road - Metropolitan Room, Union City Performing Arts Center
KT SULLIVAN & KAREN KOHLER, Vienna to Weimar - Triad

REVUE
BOYS NIGHT OUT: THE MUSIC OF THE RAT PACK, Written by Danny Bolero, directed by Joseph Macchia - Metropolitan Room
SMILE ON MY FACE: THE SONGS OF RICHARD EISENBERG, Produced and written by Richard Eisenberg, dialogue and direction by Peter Napolitano, musical direction by Barry Levitt - Laurie Beechman, Etcetera Etcetera, Urban Stages
TONIGHT, NEW YORK CITY ... THE RICK JENSEN SONGBOOK, Written, musical directed, and hosted by Rick Jensen, directed by Lina Koutrakos - Metropolitan Room

SPECIAL PRODUCTION / VARIETY PRODUCTION/RECURRING SERIES
DUOS, Produced and hosted by Sean Harkness - Metropolitan Room
METROSTAR TALENT CHALLENGE, Produced by the Metropolitan Room and Beck Lee, hosted by Tom Gamblin - Metropolitan Room
MUSIC AT THE MANSION, Produced by Nicholas Adler and Corinna Sowers-Adler, hosted by Corinna Sowers-Adler - Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center
NY SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY PROGRAMS, Produced and hosted by Linda Amiel Burns - Local 802 Musicians Hall

OPEN MIC
MOSTLY SONDHEIM, Hosted by Brian Nash, Emily McNamara, Ben Cameron - Duplex
SALON, Founder/Artistic Director/Host: Mark Janas; Executive Producer: Tanya Moberly - Etcetera Etcetera
SINGERS FORUM OPEN MIC NIGHT, Produced by the Singers Forum, hosted by John Koprowski - Singers Forum

HOST - VARIETY SHOW/SERIES OR OPEN MIC
TOM GAMBLIN, MetroStar Talent Challenge - Metropolitan Room
MARK JANAS, Salon - Etcetera Etcetera
DANA LORGE, Wednesday Night at the Iguana - Iguana

BENEFIT SERIES
CABARET CARES, Produced by Joseph Macchia; to benefit Help Is On The Way Today - Laurie Beechman
THE CONCERTS FOR CITY GREENS, Executive Producer Raissa Katona Bennet;, Associate Producer Dr. Garrett Bennett; to benefit Tudor City Greens - Tudor City Greens
WINTER RHYTHMS 2012 Peter Napolitano, Producer; Frances Hill, Artistic Director; to benefit Urban Stages Outreach Program - Urban Stages

PIANO BAR/RESTAURANT SINGING ENTERTAINER
TOMMY DOSE - Don't Tell Mama
MARIA GENTILE - Duplex
MICHAEL KIRK LANE - Don't Tell Mama

PIANO BAR/RESTAURANT INSTRUMENTALIST
NATE BUCCIERI - Don't Tell Mama, Brandy's, Duplex
WILLIAM TN HALL - Don't Tell Mama, Duplex, Uncle Charlie's
BRIAN NASH - Duplex
BILL ZEFFIRO - La Mediterranee

MUSICAL DIRECTOR
BARRY LEVITT - Robert Cuccioli (Birdland), Charlotte Patton (Duplex), Lauren Robert (Iridium), Adam Shapiro (Duplex), Anthony Santelmo Jr. (Don't Tell Mama), Smile on My Face (Laurie Beechman, Etcetera Etcetera, Urban Stages), Tonya Pinkins (54 Below), Broadway Swings: Terese Genecco, Natalie Douglas, Scott Coulter (54 Below)
TRACY STARK - Boys Night Out (Metropolitan Room), Tanya Holt (Metropolitan Room), Barb Jungr (Metropolitan Room), 2012 MAC Awards (BB King's), Marcus Simeone (Metropolitan Room), Cabaret Cares (Laurie Beechman)
STEVEN RAY WATKINS - Lennie Watts (Metropolitan Room, Duplex), Amy Wolk (Duplex), Jim Speake (Don't Tell Mama)

DIRECTOR
ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT - Sheera Ben-David (Feinstein's), Showstoppers! benefit series (Laurie Beechman), Marieann Meringolo (Feinstein's), Raissa Katona Bennett (Feinstein's)
LINA KOUTRAKOS - Rick Jensen's Tonight New York City (Metropolitan Room), Mardi Grant (Duplex), Devin Bing (Metropolitan Room)
LISA MOSS - 2012 Duplex Gala (Duplex), From Book to Broadway (Duplex), Social Intercourse (Duplex)
PETER NAPOLITANO - Hopelessly in Love: The Lyrics of Tom Toce (Metropolitan Room, Urban Stages), Smile on my Face: The Songs of Richard Eisenberg (Laurie Beechman, Etcetera Etcetera, Urban Stages, Adam Shapiro: Guide to the Perfect Breakup (Duplex), Fran Leonardis (Metropolitan Room)
GRETCHEN REINHAGEN - Bob Diamond (Don't Tell Mama), Marcia Roney (Metropolitan Room, Don't Tell Mama), Donna Hayes (Laurie Beechman, Don't Tell Mama), Irenka Jakubiak (Don't Tell Mama)

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
JASON ELLIS - Jeff Macauley, Marc McBarron Kessler & J. Michael Reeds, Stacy Sullivan, Alison Nusbaum (Don't Tell Mama)
JEAN-PIERRE PERREAUX - Marilyn Maye, Amanda McBroom, Yvonne Constant, Annie Ross (Metropolitan Room)
TED STAFFORD - Lorinda Lisitza: Triumphant Baby, Loni Ackerman, Lauren Fox, Pamela Luss (Metropolitan Room)

SONG
ALL I SAW WAS YOU - Music by Ben Wexler, lyrics by Mark Sonnenblick
DO YOU THINK OF ME? - Music and lyrics by Ryan Langer
IT'S ABOUT TIME - Music and lyrics by Shelly Markham & Paul Rolnick
MOVIN' ON - Music and lyrics by Andrew Sotomayor
TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN - Music by Steve Marzullo, lyrics by Amanda Yesnowitz

SPECIAL MUSICAL MATERIAL
BYE-BYE, ALOHA, YO! - Music by Jeff Lazarus, lyrics by Tom Toce
DON'T ASK ME TO BLEND - Music by Peter Mills, lyrics by Amanda Yesnowitz
84 YEARS OLD - Music and lyrics by Drew Fornarola
MY KIND OF GUY - Music and lyrics by Bill Zeffiro
SUBWAY CRUSH - Music and lyrics by Patrick Dwyer

RECORDING (LaMott Friedman Award)
TERESE GENECCO - Live from the Iridium
COLLEEN McHUGH - Pret-a-Porter: Cole Porter's French Connections
T. OLIVER REID - Do I Love You
JANE SCHECKTER - Easy to Remember
STACY SULLIVAN - It's a Good Day - A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee

SHOW OF THE YEAR
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY - The Streisand Songbook, Directed by Dan Foster 54 Below, Boston Pops, Seneca Hotel (Niagara Falls)
MARK NADLER - I'm a Stranger Here Myself 54 Below, Adelaide Cabaret Festival
BEN RIMALOWER - Patti Issues, Written and performed by Ben Rimalower, Directed by Aaron Mark Duplex
STACY SULLIVAN - It's a Good Day - A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee, Jon Weber, Music Director Iridium, Don't Tell Mama, Metropolitan Room

Thursday, February 21, 2013

TONIGHT SF: GRAMMY WINNING CASSANDRA WILSON AT YOSHI'S THROUGH SATURDAY

TONIGHT SF: GRAMMY WINNING CASSANDRA WILSON AT YOSHI'S THROUGH SATURDAY

TONIGHT IN L.A.: GIA MORA PREMIERES NEW ONE-WOMAN SHOW EINSTEIN'S GIRL

TONIGHT IN L.A.: GIA MORA PREMIERES NEW ONE-WOMAN SHOW EINSTEIN'S GIRL

Nationally recognized actor and vocalist Gia Mora (a four-time Helen Hayes Award nominee), in association with Jonathan White, has announced the world premiere of her new solo show, Einstein's Girl, at THE GARDENIA(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) for one performance only, on Thursday, February 21st, at 9:00 pm. Einstein's Girl explores the "science of love ... theoretically speaking." Mora turns her signature wit and intellectual prowess on an unlikely paring of human languages ... love and mathematics. In her hilarious show, she investigates dating in the digital age through a journey to the edges of the universe and the interior of your heart. From the ridiculous to the sublime, Einstein's Girl thrills and edifies sweethearts and singletons alike. Mora will also welcome special guests Charlie Barnett and Devin Kelly. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.

TONIGHT DC: KIM WATERS AT BLUES ALLEY THROUGH SUNDAY

TONIGHT DC: KIM WATERS AT BLUES ALLEY THROUGH SUNDAY

Kim Waters will perform atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, February 21st through 24th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Kim has enjoyed a career longevity that is rare in the music business. For close to two decades the saxophonist, composer and producer has been one of the premier architects of Urban Smooth Jazz and a beacon of light in contemporary jazz. He has garnered praise from critics and fans alike, amassing record sales of over a million albums and ranks among the top five best-selling instrumentalists in jazz. Kim Waters' music has fine-tuned the perfect combination of sensitivity and brawn, intellect and emotion and technique and soulfulness.

TONIGHT BOSTON: ELAN TROTMAN CD RELEASE SHOW AT SCULLERS

TONIGHT BOSTON: ELAN TROTMAN CD RELEASE SHOW AT SCULLERS

Elan Troutman releases his latest CD at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Thursday, February 21st at 8:00 pm. For his 6th album "Tropicality", Elan proudly showcases his Caribbean heritage with his newest release on Woodward Avenue Records. Saxophonist Elan Trotman, has quickly become one of contemporary jazz's most thrilling and emotive performers, and continues to stand out and push boundaries as a composer, performer, and recording artist. So much so that he's becoming the go-to sax-man for smooth jazz artists like Peter White, Paul Brown, Keiko Matsui, Brian Simpson, Rick Braun, and a guest spot on the Dave Koz 2012 Cruise to Europe.Trotman's playing, though inspired by Grover Washington, Jr. and Kirk Whalum, among others, displays his own fresh ideas and distinctive tone. Dinner/show: $65 Show Only $25

TONIGHT NYC: DARLENE LOVE MAKES 54 BELOW RETURN

TONIGHT NYC: DARLENE LOVE MAKES 54 BELOW RETURN

Darlene Love is back at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, February 21st & Wednesday, February 27th - both shows at 9:30 pm following her two never to be forgotten appearances last year. Darlene Love's thunderbolt voice is as embedded in the history of rock-n-roll as Eric Clapton's guitar or Bob Dylan's lyrics. From her first number one recording, He's a Rebel, through her string of label hits with legendary producer Phil Spector (including Da Doo Ron Ron, He's Sure the Boy I'm Gonna Marry and Christmas Baby, Please Come Home), to the countless songs for which she sang backup (for artists like Sam Cooke, Elvis Presley, Dionne Warwick, Cher and Aretha Franklin), Darlene Love has blazed a trail of success in the music industry that has recently led to her induction into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame. And all of this is to say nothing of her acclaimed Broadway performances in Leader of the Pack, Carrie, Grease and Hairspray. There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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TONIGHT NYC: JOAN RIVERS: LIVE IN TIMES SQUARE!

TONIGHT NYC: JOAN RIVERS: LIVE IN TIMES SQUARE!

Comedy legend Joan Rivers returns with her her live stand-up act to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday, February 21st at 8:30 pm. Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, reality TV and award show fashions. Rivers delivers a raunchy, politically incorrect evening of stand-up comedy. A full dinner menu and bar are available, and pianist Will Hall plays from the time doors open until Joan takes the stage. Net proceeds going to Joan Rivers' favorite charities: God's Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs for the Blind. A full dinner menu and bar are available. Tickets are $45 and should be purchased at www.spincyclenyc.com or 212-352-3101. There is a $15 per person food/drink minimum.

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TONIGHT NYC: BEN RIMALOWER: PATTI ISSUES

TONIGHT NYC: BEN RIMALOWER: PATTI ISSUES

Patti Issues will be performed by Ben Rimalower at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Thursdays, February 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th at 7:00 pm. Patti Issues mark's Rimalower's debut as a playwright and performer, after serving as the director of numerous Off-Broadway plays, concerts and all-star benefits (and blogging for the Huffington Post). With a mix of comic irreverence, stark candor and show-biz bravado, Patti Issues poignantly explores the challenges facing LGBT parents and children while shining unique light on gay men's time-old obsessions with divas. When Ben Rimalower was eight years old, his father came out of the closet and embarked on a drug-fueled tear that left his family in tatters. Amid the chaos of his young life, Ben found comfort - like so many gay boys before him and after - in musical theater, and specifically in the transportive voice of Broadway star Patti LuPone. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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TONIGHT NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

TONIGHT NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

"Broadway Sessions" is an evening of musical performances, games, comedy and open mic featuring new Broadway guests each week. The show takes place every Thursday evenings at 10:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). It is hosted by Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) and features composer/musical director Will Van Dyke on piano. Get up close and personal with Broadway's brightest as the stars bare their souls, interact with the crowd and celebrate all things BROADWAY. Open Mic party goes til 12:00 am featuring. There is a $5 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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TONIGHT NYC: BARBARA ROSENE: "NICE AND NAUGHTY" CD RELEASE PARTY

TONIGHT NYC: BARBARA ROSENE: "NICE AND NAUGHTY" CD RELEASE PARTY

Barbara Rosene will hold a CD release party at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Thursday, February 21st at 6:00 pm. Her new CD is "Nice and Naughty" (Sweet and Saucy Tunes from the 1920s). Barbara's band includes pianist Conal Fowkes, who's voice and piano stylings as Cole Porter were featured in "Midnight In Paris"; Andy Stein on Violin, known for his work on "A Prairie Home Companion"; and New York Clarinetist Pete Martinez. Barbara Rosene has built an unequalled reputation for interpreting the great music of the 1920s through the 40s. "Nice and Naughty" is a collection of double and sometimes single entendre tunes from the 1920s coupled with some very sweet ones. There is a $20 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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SIXTH ANNUAL MARCH IS CABARET GALA TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW

SIXTH ANNUAL
MARCH IS CABARET GALA
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW - ONLINE ONLY

The MARCH IS CABARET MONTH kick-off gala will be on Wednesday, March 6th at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC)! The dinner and show will feature speakers and performers from the world of cabaret! This event is a FUNDRAISER on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to help us spread the word of cabaret and the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH programs and events around the world.

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HOT PICK MODAY-TUES-WEDNESDAY IN NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT NOW ON RESTAURANT ROW

HOT PICK MODAY-TUES-WEDNESDAY IN NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT NOW ON RESTAURANT ROW

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