CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 5/26/13

Saturday, June 1, 2013

SF: AMANDA KING AT NEW VENUE: THE MUSIC BOX at THE MOON

SF: AMANDA KING AT NEW VENUE: THE MUSIC BOX at THE MOON

Amanda King makes her Half Moon Bay, CA debut at a new venue, MUSIC BOX at THE MOON (315 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA - 650-726-5129) on Saturday, June 1st at 7:30 pm. Amanda King is a classic chanteuse who performs little known gems from the 1930s and 40s, as well as jazz standards and popular songs from the Great American Songbook. Combining the best of the jazz and cabaret worlds by focusing on the words, the music, and the swing, Amanda masterfully interprets the music she adores. In the last three years Amanda has appeared at venues throughout San Francisco and the greater Bay Area including, the Empire Plush Room, Jazz at Pearl's, Bliss Bar and the Herbst Theater. She also appeared at the Fillmore Jazz Festival, the North Beach Festival, and the Castro Street Festival where she became an instant hit. In December of 2008 Amanda performed with the prestigious San Francisco Chamber Orchestra singing Gershwin songs arranged for the orchestra by Bay Area jazz icon Jeff Neighbor, Amanda's regular bassist. The Sound Room is the home of Bay Area Jazz and Arts, Inc (BAJA). BAJA is a nonprofit organization that nurtures music, art, and creative ventures through live performance and educational programs. Prix fixe dinner plus $20 cover.

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SF: ALEXANDER ABREU & HAVANA D'PRIMERA AT YOSHI'S

SF: ALEXANDER ABREU & HAVANA D'PRIMERA AT YOSHI'S

Cuba's hottest band HAVANA D'PRIMERA will perform at YOSHI'S(1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Friday, May 31st & Saturday, June 1st with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The band is directed by Alexander Abreu, widely recognized as the greatest trumpeter of his generation and a key part of Paulito FG's Elite during its glory years and the first call studio trumpeter for everyone from Juan Ceruto to Juan Formell to Issac Delgado. There had always been rumors of Alexander's behind-the-scenes creative contributions in the form of coros and mambos, but he's now come front and center as a dominating lead vocalist and songwriter. His voice is reminiscent of Roberton but with the added melodic sophistication of a skilled instrumentalist. Call for cover/minimum information.

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SF THROUGH SUNDAY: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY AND LIZ CALLAWAY - "BOOM!"

SF THROUGH SUNDAY: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY AND LIZ CALLAWAY - "BOOM!"

Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway bring their acclaied show BOOM! toFEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) Wednesday through Friday, May 29th through 31st at 8:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday, June 1st and 2nd at 7:00 pm, with a late show added on Saturday at 10:30 pm. When Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway combine musical forces in their new show "BOOM!," memories come alive through the music of such greats as Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, The Beatles, Paul Simon, Jimmy Webb and Stevie Wonder, to name a few. The two Tony Award nominated stars share heartwarming and humorous stories of their years growing up in Chicago and New York. One of today's most celebrated sister acts put their unmistakable stamp on solos and duets of songs such as "Both Sides Now", "Up, Up and Away", "That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be", "Bridge Over Troubled Waters", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?" and "Downtown" among other classics. As a champion of the great American Songbook, Ann Hampton Callaway has made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host and producer. Her unique singing style blends jazz and traditional pop, making her a mainstay in concert halls, theaters and jazz clubs as well as in the recording studio, on television, and in film. Liz Callaway, the award-winning actress, singer and recording artist, made her Broadway debut in Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along. She received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in Baby, and for five years, sang "Memory" as Grizabella in Cats.Tickets at $75 - $95 include a $30 Food and Beverage credit good towards dinner at either Anzu Restaurant or food and drinks in the showroom.

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NEW ORLEANS: MEGAN HILTY PERFORMS AT NOLA ONE SHOW ONLY TONIGHT

NEW ORLEANS: MEGAN HILTY PERFORMS AT NOLA ONE SHOW ONLY TONIGHT

Megan Hilty, star of NBC's "Smash" and Broadway's "Wicked" joins NOCCA series on June 1 at 7:30 pm for one show only at at LUPIN HALL AT NOCCA(2800 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA -800-838-3006). The series, which previously featured Patti LuPone, Sutton Foster and Megan Mullally, is produced by Mark Cortale, long time producer/manager of Jeffery Roberson aka Varla Jean Merman, and is hosted by Sirius/XM radio star Seth Rudetsky at the piano. The series is sponsored exclusively by the New Orleans Hotel Collection and Gambit. Megan Hilty stars as the triple-threat Ivy Lynn in NBC's musical drama Smash, currently in its second season. A native of Seattle, Megan made her Broadway debut as Glinda in Wicked shortly after graduating from prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, and went on to perform the role in both the national tour and in Los Angeles. She has also appeared on New York stages as Lorelei Lee in the Encores! production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, for which she earned rave reviews. For her critically acclaimed portrayal of Doralee Rhodes in Broadway's 9 to 5: The Musical she received nominations for the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League Awards, as well as the L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award. Her voice was featured as Rosetta in Disney's Tinker Bell: Secret of the Wings and also in Disney's The Secret Life of Magic Gourd, Phineas & Ferb, Glenn Martin DDS, American Dad, Tinker Bell and the Pixie Hollow Games, Robot & Monster as well as singing as Snow White in the film Shrek the Third. For tickets please visit http://www.broadwaynola.com/

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IOWA: JOYCE BREACH CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF COMPOSER BART HOWARD

IOWA: JOYCE BREACH CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF COMPOSER BART HOWARD

Joyce Breach brings her show Fly Me to the Moon: Celebrating the Music of Composer Bart Howard toGALLERIA ROOM, TAMA EVENT CENTER (310 Jefferson, Street , Burlington, IA - 319-572-6637) on Saturday, June 1st at 8:00 pm. She will be joined by John di Martino at the piano. Call for cover/minimum information.

TONIGHT IN DC: JOHN PIZZARELLI AT BLUES ALLEY

TONIGHT IN DC: JOHN PIZZARELLI AT BLUES ALLEY

Jazz guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli will perform atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) Thursday through Sunday, May 30th through June 2nd with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Using performers like Nat "King" Cole, Frank Sinatra and Joao Gilberto and the songs of composers from Richard Rodgers, George Gershwin to James Taylor, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Lennon & McCartney as touchstones, John Pizzarelli has established himself as one of the prime interpreters of the Great American Songbook and beyond, bringing to his work the cool jazz flavor of his brilliant guitar playing and singing. For Pizzarelli though, his hero and foundation was Nat "King" Cole and the comparison to his iconic trio is the highest of compliments. Call for cover/minimum information.

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PITTSFIELD, MASS: WE MADE THAT: THE SONGS OF MILLER & TYSEN

PITTSFIELD, MASS: WE MADE THAT: THE SONGS OF MILLER & TYSEN

MR. FINN'S CABARET at THE SYDELLE AND LEE BLATT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (36 Linden Street, Pittsfield, MA - 413-236-8888), part of the Barrington Stage Company (BSC), kicks off it's new season on Saturday & Sunday, June 1st (9:30 pm) & 2nd (8:00 pm) with the songwriting team who wrote The Burnt Part Boys and The Mysteries of Harris Burdick for the Musical Theatre Lab perform tunes from those shows and from their new musical Tuck Everlasting. Miller and Tysen will be joined by Jay Armstrong Johnson and Alysha Umphress from BSC's On the Town and Ben Roseberry and Barrett Wilbert Reed. Johnson was previously seen at BSC in Pool Boy (2010), Roseberry in The Mysteries of Harris Burdick (2008) and Umphress in Funked Up Fairy Tales (2007). Described as equal parts James Taylor and Stephen Sondheim, Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen's songs have been performed everywhere from East Village rock clubs, to Off-Broadway theaters, to Sesame Street. Chris and Nathan have won numerous awards and grants including the Jonathan Larson, Richard Rodgers, Daryl Roth, Kitty Carlisle Hart, ASCAP, and the NEA. They began their collaboration together at NYU where they received their MFA's in musical theatre writing. Tickets are $25, general admission.

NYC: MARK NADLER'S "I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF" EXTENDED AT THE YORK THEATRE

NYC: MARK NADLER'S "I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF" EXTENDED AT THE YORK THEATRE

By popular demand, THE YORK THEATRE at Saint Peter's Church (619 Lexington Avenue, NYC - 212-935-5820 ext. 25) has announced the return engagement of the new musical I'm a Stranger Here Myself, written and performed by Mark Nadler, with Franca Vercelloni on accordion, Jessica Tyler Wright on vioin and directed by David Schweizer. Performances will resume on Tuesday evening, May 28th at 7:00 pm and continue through Sunday afternoon, June 9th at 2:30 pm. The heart, soul and tears of the music that helped define Broadway in its golden age was inextricably linked to a magical (and sinister) several years in pre-WWII Berlin. It was a brief period when the creative strangers of the society - poets, playwrights, Jews, gays and artists of all sorts - were embraced and even exalted. And it's this smart, sexy, jazz-fueled, booze-soaked era that the astonishing, multi-award winning entertainer Mark Nadler brings to life in I'm a Stranger Here Myself - the deeply emotional undercurrents of a society about to break itself into a million pieces. I'm a Stranger Here Myself will play the following performance schedule: Tuesday at 7:00 pm, Wednesday through Friday at 8:00 pm, Saturday at 2:30 pm & 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $67.50.

READ AN INTERVIEW WITH MARK NADLET BY PARKER SCOTT - CLICK HERE

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NYC: THE CAST OF CHICAGO AT 54 BELOW - ONE NIGHT ONLY

NYC: THE CAST OF CHICAGO AT 54 BELOW - ONE NIGHT ONLY
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Get up close and personal with the cast of Chicago, both past and present at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, June 1st at 11:00 pm. The cast will celebrate 16 razzle dazzle years on Broadway. Look for Adam Pascal, Christine Pedi, Paige Davis and a host of others belting out some of their favorite tunes, ranging from Broadway favorites to pop hits, and all that jazz. A portion of the proceeds will benefit U.S. Veterans in honor of Memorial Day. Additional cast members TBA. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS MATTHEW MORRISON - CLOSES TUESDAY

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS MATTHEW MORRISON - CLOSES TUESDAY

Emmy, Tony, and two-time Golden Globe-nominated star Matthew Morrison performs at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday & Sunday, June 1st & 2nd at 9:30 pm and Tuesday, June 4th ar 7:00 pm. Morrison may be best known for his performances in hit Broadway shows such as Hairspray, South Pacific and The Light in the Piazza, or for his role as Mr. Schuester on the hit television show, GLEE. Now, join Matthew as he celebrates the release of his brand new studio album, Where It All Began (released on June 4th). Featured on the recording are a collection of classic standards, many of which were first made famous in Broadway musicals. To create the twelve songs featured on this exciting new album, Morrison turned to legendary producer Phil Ramone (who produced the likes of Frank Sinatra & Tony Bennett, among MANY others), and Grammy Award-winning producer Gregg Field. The collection marks the first release from 222 Records, the newly formed label from Adam Levine. You can place your pre-order now on Amazon. There is a $75 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: LEA SALONGA AT THE CAFE CARLYLE THROUGH JUNE 8TH

NYC: LEA SALONGA AT THE CAFE CARLYLE THROUGH JUNE 8TH

Tony and Olivier Award-winning actress and recording artist Lea Salonga will perform at THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) on Tuesdays through Fridays, May 21st through June 8th at 8:45 pm, with late shows on Saturdays ay 10:45 pm. Having enchanted audiences worldwide, Lea Salonga originated the role of Kim in Broadway's Miss Saigon, for which she won the Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World Awards. She also played Eponine and Fantine in the musical Les Miserables on Broadway. She was named a "Disney Legend" in 2011 for her work as the voice of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan and Mulan II. Lea made her debut in the world of Cabaret in 2010, performing a sold-out, three-week engagement at the Cafe Carlyle in New York City. In August 2011 she released a live version of her 2010 concert "Lea Salonga: The Journey So Far." Her show at The Carlyle promises to be an intimate evening that features a selection of Broadway tunes, standard classics and today's hits, as well as personal stories of Salonga's incredible journey, spanning decades. Cover Charge: Tuesday through Thursday $45-$75-$125; Friday & Saturday $50-$85-$135.

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NYC: GERALD CLAYTON TRIO AT THE IRIDIUM - LAST SHOW TONIGHT

NYC: GERALD CLAYTON TRIO AT THE IRIDIUM - LAST SHOW TONIGHT

Keystone Korner Nights / Todd Barkan presents Gerald Clayton Trio at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Over the course of eight years, with three albums as a leader, several studio projects as a sideman, and countless worldwide performances, pianist and composer Gerald Clayton has established himself as a leading figure in the up-and-coming generation of jazz artists who are fluent in the range of styles that make up today's jazz lexicon. Born in the Netherlands in 1984 and raised in Southern California, Clayton took his first piano lessons before age seven with the full support and encouragement of his father, the acclaimed jazz bassist, composer and bandleader, John Clayton. Music was a central part of his life from as long as he can remember. Clayton is well on his way toward etching his own enduring mark in the long and rich tradition of jazz. Never has this been more apparent than in Life Forum, his latest recording on Concord Jazz and his most ambitious project to date. In 2009, he released Two Shade, his debut album as a leader, with bassist Joe Sanders and drummer Justin Brown. Sanders and Brown have remained with him for his two subsequent records. It was from this recording that Gerald received a 2010 Grammy nomination in the category of "Best Improvised Jazz Solo" for his rendition of Cole Porter's "All of You."

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NYC: DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL-STAR BIG BAND AT THE BLUE NOTE - THROUGH SUNDAY

NYC: DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL-STAR BIG BAND AT THE BLUE NOTE - THROUGH SUNDAY

Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band will perform at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, May 28th through June 2nd with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. History has produced its share of great artists and great people - John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was both. As a performer, he left behind an incredible record of innovation and inspiration; as a composer, a broad repository of musical masterpieces; and as a man, a legion of friends, colleagues, and compatriots who remember him with the same degree of love and esteem they reserve for his work. The Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band and smaller Alumni All-Star group are the direct descendants of Gillespie's musical ventures. The groups feature some of Dizzy's closest compatriots: senior statesman and NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath; veteran Gillespie alumni Roy Hargrove, vocalist Roberta Gambarini, Cyrus Chestnut, Steve Davis, and Lewis Nash; and musical director John Lee. All of them are bandleaders, educators, and recording artists in their own right. These groups are the legacy the master would have wanted, and they serve as a living tribute from extraordinary musicians who exemplify Dizzy's style, range, and commitment. There is a $25-$35 cover.

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NYC: ELIANE ELIAS AT BIRDLAND - FINAL SHOW TONIGHT

NYC: ELIANE ELIAS AT BIRDLAND - FINAL SHOW TONIGHT

Multi-GRAMMY Award nominee, Brazilian pianist/ singer/ composer/ arranger Eliane Elias will perform atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, May 28th through June 1st with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Elaine is known for a distinctive musical style which blends Brazilian roots with a sensuous, alluring voice and impressive compositional and piano skills. After working with Brazilian singer/songwriter Toquinho at the age of seventeen, Elias moved to NYC in 1982 and landed a spot in the acclaimed group Steps Ahead. Since then she has enjoyed critical acclaim as an artist equally expressive in jazz, classical and Brazilian music (she's widely considered a foremost interpreter of the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim). There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

SATURDAYS IN NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN

SATURDAYS 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 athttp://www.smarttix.com/ or 212-484-4444. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: MOLLY "EQUALITY" DYKEMAN'S HIT SOLO SHOW RETURNS TO NEW YORK

NYC: MOLLY "EQUALITY" DYKEMAN'S HIT SOLO SHOW RETURNS TO NEW YORK

Molly "Equality" Dykeman's hit solo show "The F*cking World According To Molly" returns to NYC as part of the terraNOVA Collective's 10th Annual soloNOVA Arts Festival on Saturday, May 25th at 7:00 pm; Tuesday, May 28th at 9:00 pm; and and Saturday, June 1st at 3:00 pm at THE IRT THEATER (154 Christopher Street, 3rd Floor, NYC ). Molly "Equality" Dykeman is a loveable, but barely lucid security guard at PS 339 who dabbles in a bit of poetry, a bit of Percocet and a lot of drink. She may be a foul mouthed, straight talking, lady kissing, mother lover, but she still needs to find a way to pull herself together, overcome bed bugs, love and sissy kids to perform in her first poetry show. Will she succeed? Only Molly can tell Andrea Alton stars as Molly "Equality" Dykeman in her hit solo show, The F*cking World According To Molly, which premiered at the 2011 New York International Fringe Festival and made it's European Premiere at the 2012 Dublin International Gay Theater Festival. Molly has appeared all over New York with notable appearances at The Gotham Comedy Club, Comix, UCB, The PIT, Stonewall Inn and Dixon Place. She has also performed at comedy festivals in San Francisco, Chicago, DC and Toronto. She often performs at The Laurie Beechman Theater in her original variety shows; A Molly Jolly Christmas, I Can't Even Think Straight and Happy Mollydays. Written and performed by Andrea Alton, directed by Molly Marinik, choreographed by John Paolillo, produced by Irwin Kroot & Andrea Alton, production manager Liz Richards, costume design Anthony Catanzaro and sound design David Crabb. Tickets are $20.

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NYC: BENDING THREADS PRESENTS LEGENDS AT THE UNDERGROUND THEATRE

NYC: BENDING THREADS PRESENTS LEGENDS AT THE UNDERGROUND THEATRE

The vocal group Bending Threads presents its sizzling new show, LEGENDS at THE UNDERGROUND THEATRE (955 West End Avenue, NYC - 212-531-4759) on Saturday, June 1st at 7:30 pm and Sunday, June 2nd at 3:00 pm. The show features the music made popular by Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Lena Horne and Billie Holiday - the classic jazz legends of the 20th century. Bending Threads is an innovative collective consisting of four artists (Kareen Foster, Patrice Bell, Rejinald Woods & Westley Todd Holiday) in pursuit of a new vision for cabaret. Through live musical performance themed with African-American literature they create an atmosphere to entertain, educate and inspire audiences. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. No credit cards. Please RSVP to info@bendingthreads.com

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NYC CABARET TONIGHT: BEN RIMALOWER: PATTI ISSUES IN MAY AT THE DUPLEX

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: BEN RIMALOWER: PATTI ISSUES IN MAY AT THE DUPLEX

Patti Issues will be performed by Ben Rimalower at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturdays in June at 9:30 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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NYC CABARET: THE BIRTH OF A DIVA - A MUSICAL STORYTELLING

NYC CABARET: THE BIRTH OF A DIVA - A MUSICAL STORYTELLING

Opera and Concert Singer Julia Chalfin brings her autobiographical one-woman show The Birth of a Diva to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, June 1st at 7:00 pm. Julia made her debut with this show at the 2012 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Her cabaret-meets-opera style of storytelling highlights her humorous journey of musical self-discovery through Musicals, Rock 'n' Roll, Jazz and Classical music, in search of the appropriate genre and world fame. The program includes songs from "Les Miserables", Walt Disney's "The Little Mermaid", "Think" by Aretha Franklin, "My Funny Valentine" and "Summertime" as well as beautiful classical jewels by Mozart, Handel, Bizet, Puccini Lehar and Dvorak. She humorously shares her vocal-experimentation through the different genres of music on her determined search for fame and fortune. With her "never never never never give up" mentality, Julia gives a fascinating glimpse into what it takes to become a singer and the psychology behind the polished facade of a prima donna. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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TONIGHT NYC: MARIEANN MERINGOLO & ORCHESTRA IN "ORCHESTRATED"

TONIGHT NYC: MARIEANN MERINGOLO & ORCHESTRA IN "ORCHESTRATED"

Adored and MAC & Back Stage Bistro Award-Winning Vocalist, Marieann Meringolo and her 7 Piece Orchestra will raise the roof off THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with her new show "Orchestrated" on Friday, May 31st at 9:30 pm and Saturday & Sunday, June 1st & 2nd at 7:00 pm. It's a cabaret show on STEROIDS! Directed by Eric Michael Gillett the show features musical direction by Doyle Newmyer. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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LONDON CABARET TONIGHT: THE FITZROVIA RADIO HOUR AT THE CRAZY COQS

LONDON CABARET TONIGHT: THE FITZROVIA RADIO HOUR AT THE CRAZY COQS

Following three sell-out Edinburgh runs, a national tour and two West End Seasons, THE FITZROVIA RADIO HOUR arrive at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Wednesday through Saturday, May 29th through June 1st at 8:00 pm. The group will perform some of their favourite radio tales, including "The Day They Stole They Eiffel Tower" and "The Champion" - all sponsored by "Soho Cigarettes" (Smoke the smoke the experts smoke! Smoke "Soho"!). 1940s-inspired radio adventures, brilliantly evoking a dinner-jacketed age of casual imperialism - with sound effects created live by the cast! Celebrating an age when radio was brand new and radio drama was stuffed with more stereotypes and cut glass accents than afternoon tea at Lords, the Fitzrovia Radio Hour use new material to recreate the spirit of vintage radio plays for a modern audience. The Fitzrovians revel in the glamour of a bygone era, from costume and performance to props. They transport audiences to their unique universe - a wonderful imagining of how commercial 1940s radio should have been done. The Fitzrovia Radio Hour lovingly satirise the casual imperialism and stiff upper lips of the period, throwing them into relief with physical comedy and a modern twist to produce a heady comic cocktail. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE! CABARET IS BUSTIN' OUT ALL OVER!

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Friday, May 31, 2013

AUS: JUST AN OLD FASHIONED GRRRL! AT THE BUTTERFLY

AUS: JUST AN OLD FASHIONED GRRRL! AT THE BUTTERFLY

Danielle Asciak will perform "Just an Old Fashioned Grrrl!" at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB ((256 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, AUS - 03 96902000 - ) on Wednesday through Sunday, May 29th through June 2nd at 7:00 pm (6:00 pm Sunday). It's time to kick off the heels and resurrect the feline attitudes of cabaret's first ultra sex kitten, Eartha Kitt. Danielle Asciak simply oozes cabaret. Performing a selection of Kitt's signature tunes such as 'C'est si bon', 'Love for Sale', 'I want to be Evil!' and 'My Heart Belongs to Daddy'. Call for cover/minimum information.

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SAN FRANCISCO CABARET: ALEXANDER ABREU & HAVANA D'PRIMERA AT YOSHI'S

SAN FRANCISCO CABARET: ALEXANDER ABREU & HAVANA D'PRIMERA AT YOSHI'S

SAN FRANCISCO: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY AND LIZ CALLAWAY - "BOOM!" AT FEINSTEIN'S THROUGH SUNDAY

SAN FRANCISCO: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY AND LIZ CALLAWAY - "BOOM!" AT FEINSTEIN'S THROUGH SUNDAY

CHICAGO CABARET: ANITA KALLEN AT DAVENPORT'S WITH THAT'S SO CLICHE!

CHICAGO CABARET: ANITA KALLEN AT DAVENPORT'S WITH THAT'S SO CLICHE!

Anita Kallen along with Music Director Beckie Menzie follows up on last year's "Dangerous Women" duo show with a solo cabaret show atDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) celebrating all things cliche with songs by Mercer, Webb, Bernstein, Ellington, Krall, Wildhorn, Lerner & Loewe, and others. Performances are Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 8th, both shows at 8:00 pm. The show, titled That's So Cliche! (But Music to My Ears) is a fresh and funny musical romp through our favorite well-worn cliches and stale stereotypes. Directed by Suzanne Thompson. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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WASH DC: JOHN PIZZARELLI AT BLUES ALLEY THROUGH SUNDAY

WASH DC: JOHN PIZZARELLI AT BLUES ALLEY THROUGH SUNDAY

NYC: "I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF" EXTENDED AT THE YORK THEATRE THROUGH JUNE 9th

NYC: "I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF" EXTENDED AT THE YORK THEATRE THROUGH JUNE 9th

LATE NIGHT NYC: NICK BLAEMIRE & THE HUSTLE AT 54 BELOW

LATE NIGHT NYC: NICK BLAEMIRE & THE HUSTLE AT 54 BELOW

Nick Blaemire & The Hustle will perform at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday, May 31st at 11:00 pm. Born out of the hi-fi's in their parents' suburban living rooms, this seven piece band blends their love for the surprising time and harmony changes of r&b, funk and jazz with infectious pop melodies to create their very own brand of "nerd soul." After releasing their debut EP last year, they've been selling out shows around the country. The Hustle came to be as a product of the Broadway community - Nick and keyboardist/arranger Jesse Vargas met while working on Broadway's short lived Glory Days, amassing their band from some of the most talented and sought after musicians in New York. Nick himself has appeared on the Great White Way in shows such as Godspell and Cry-Baby, off-Broadway in Dogfight and The Black Suits, and on television in The Big C, Law & Order and Zero Hour. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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TONIGHT ONLY NYC: REBECCA LUKER RETURNS WITH SONGS OF JEROME KERN TO 54 BELOW

TONIGHT ONLY NYC: REBECCA LUKER RETURNS WITH SONGS OF JEROME KERN TO 54 BELOW

Rebecca Luker returns for one night only to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday, May 31st ar 8:00 pm. Broadway audiences fell in love with Rebecca Luker when she created the role of Lily in The Secret Garden. Since then, she's delighted New York with Tony nominated roles in The Music Man, Showboat, and Mary Poppins, as well as her acclaimed performances in Nine and The Sound of Music. Her solo CD's, Greenwich Time and Leaving Home, are available on PS Classics. A long time champion of new composers, Rebecca has trumpeted new works in her appearances at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and on her recordings. This May, 54 Below is thrilled to present Rebecca in a reprise engagement of her brilliant evening of music, all penned by the singular Jerome Kern. There is a $45-$55 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC CABARET: LEA SALONGA AT THE CAFE CARLYLE THROUGH JUNE 8th

NYC CABARET: LEA SALONGA AT THE CAFE CARLYLE THROUGH JUNE 8th

NYC: GERALD CLAYTON TRIO AT THE IRIDIUM THROUGH SATURDAY

NYC: GERALD CLAYTON TRIO AT THE IRIDIUM THROUGH SATURDAY

NYC: DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL-STAR BIG BAND AT THE BLUE NOTE THROUGH SUNDAY

NYC: DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL-STAR BIG BAND AT THE BLUE NOTE THROUGH SUNDAY

NYC: ELIANE ELIAS AT BIRDLAND THROUGH SATURDAY

NYC: ELIANE ELIAS AT BIRDLAND THROUGH SATURDAY

NYC: TOMMY IGOE AND THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND EVERY FRIDAY

NYC: TOMMY IGOE AND THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND EVERY FRIDAY

Every Friday at 5:15 pm, the "Broadway Big Band" directed by Tommy Igoe, roars into action at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080), playing a thrilling and original mix of jazz, funk, Brazilian, Latin and world music for sold-out audiences. After work or before a show, drinks or a great dinner, come hear one of the world's best drummers driving the hardest swinging band in New York. Experience why the BBB is fast becoming the must-see weekly jazz event in New York and kick off your weekend with what critics are calling "the best live music bargain in all of NYC!"Featured weekly guest artists drop-in from television bands (David Letterman, Saturday Night Live) and pop music touring bands (Rob Thomas, Rod Stewart). There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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TONIGHT NYC: STEPHEN HANKS WITH BEYOND AMERICAN PIE: THE DON MCLEAN SONGBOOK

TONIGHT NYC: STEPHEN HANKS WITH BEYOND AMERICAN PIE: THE DON MCLEAN SONGBOOK

Stephen Hanks brings his debut show Beyond American Pie: The Don McLean Songbook to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Fridays, May 31st & June 14th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, June 22nd at 9:30 pm. By trade, Stephen is a magazine publisher, editor, writer, and book author. Stephen is also the Board President of Musical Mondays Theatre Lab, which workshops four to five new musicals each year at the Snapple Theatre Center. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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TONIGHT IN NYC: LAILA BIALI LIVE: THE BEST IS YET TO COME AT SUBCULTURE

TONIGHT IN NYC: LAILA BIALI LIVE: THE BEST IS YET TO COME AT SUBCULTURE

Award-winning Canadian pianist, vocalist and songwriter Laila Biali will perform atSUBCULTURE NYC (45 Bleeker Street, NYC) on Fridays, May 24th and 31st at 7:30 pm. Special guest on May 24th is Jo Lawry and on May 31st is Zach Brock. Laila has toured with Grammy award-winners Suzanne Vega, Chris Botti and Paula Cole and has recorded with and supported pop icon Sting. Laila has an acute awareness and appreciation for pop and rock that she combines with her jazz training to create thrilling arrangements. Her recent CD, LIVE IN CONCERT, captures the intimacy and excitement she generates on stage and the range of music she makes her own from Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Imogen Heap and Bruce Cockburn to American Songbook standards like "Nature Boy" and "The Best Is Yet to Come." Recorded live in February 2012 at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto before a boisterous and appreciative audience, the CD is in rotation at 73 radio stations across North America and also features Laila's original compositions. Beloved in Canada, she has moved to New York City where she is quickly winning acclaim and invitations to perform. There is an $18 cover.copyright 2011-13 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - YOU ARE WELCOME TO POST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW

CABARET NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE AT THE BEECHMAN FRIDAYS

CABARET NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE AT THE BEECHMAN FRIDAYS

Dallas DuBois hosts DISTORTED DIZNEE, an outrageous take on some of the most beloved animated classics, atTHE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Fridays 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 TONIGHT: MARC MCBARRON KESSLER'S NAKED ARCADE AT MAMA'S

NYC TONIGHT: MARC MCBARRON KESSLER'S NAKED ARCADE AT MAMA'S

On Friday, May 31st at 7:00 pm, there will be an encore performance of Marc McBarron Kessler's provocative new musical play, NAKED ARCADE at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ). The show features Marc McBarron Kessler as Mickey, Go Mahan as Pearl, J. Michael Reeds as John, Francesca MacAaron as Ellis The Mermaid, Andrew Loren Resto as The Killer, and Barbara Mundy as Mickey's Mother. A brief synopsis: Times Square, 1980. On a winter's eve a few weeks after the death of hustler-musician Mickey, his friends gather to remember him, taking a final tour through his life, his art, and his complicated dreams, as they struggle to find their own place in the world now that their anchor is gone. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: MARIEANN MERINGOLO & ORCHESTRA IN "ORCHESTRATED" THROUGH SUNDAY

NYC CABARET TONIGHT: MARIEANN MERINGOLO & ORCHESTRA IN "ORCHESTRATED" THROUGH SUNDAY

Adored and MAC & Back Stage Bistro Award-Winning Vocalist, Marieann Meringolo and her 7 Piece Orchestra will raise the roof off THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) with her new show "Orchestrated" on Friday, May 31st at 9:30 pm and Saturday & Sunday, June 1st & 2nd at 7:00 pm. It's a cabaret show on STEROIDS! Directed by Eric Michael Gillett the show features musical direction by Doyle Newmyer. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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TONIGHT IN NYC: "CHAMPAGNE PAM" IS ... DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL

TONIGHT IN NYC: "CHAMPAGNE PAM" IS ... DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL
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"Champagne Pam" (Pamela Lewis) brings her new show to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday May 31st, all shows at 7:30 pm. Lewis offers an entertaining inventory of song and story as she checks off the list of a life well lived and loved. The show features a spectrum of sound from contemporary music to jazz, and is designed to pop with music lovers everywhere and of course, the cabaret devotee. Under the direction of the award-winning Susan Winter, Pamela will be accompanied by a full band including guitarist husband, John Hurley. In recent years, Pamela has been featured in a range of venues and performances, including music, comedy and acting - both improvisational and scripted. In addition to the singer/songwriter duo with her husband, Lewis fronts a ten-piece orchestra for hire. There is an $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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NYC: METROPOLITAN ROOM'S SIXTH ANNUAL METROSTAR CHALLENGE ANNOUNCED

NYC: METROPOLITAN ROOM'S SIXTH ANNUAL METROSTAR CHALLENGE ANNOUNCED

METROPOLITAN ROOM'S Sixth Annual Metrostar Talent Challenge kicks off on July 8th. The competition, which has helped launch the careers of a number of standouts in cabaret, pop and jazz, is accepting applications through July 1st. The 2013 "MetroStar Talent Challenge" runs for seven consecutive Mondays, from July 8 through August 19.Open to solo singers and vocal duos of all ages, backgrounds and styles that have not played a major engagement at the Metropolitan Room, the jury and audience-voted, elimination-round competition offers a career-boosting package of prizes and professional encouragements including a fully produced primetime Met Room engagement and live recording.
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NYC: THE 6TH SEASON OF THE CONCERTS FOR CITY GREENS - SECOND CONCERT SET FOR JUNE 26th

NYC: THE 6TH SEASON OF THE CONCERTS FOR CITY GREENS - SECOND CONCERT SET FOR JUNE 26th

The Second Concert of the 6th Season of The Concerts for City Greens, free outdoor concert series, originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 26th at 6:30 pm (raind date: Thursday, June 27th at 6:30pm). The concets are presented free of charge and open to the public at TUDOR CITY GREENS PARK (enter at Tudor City Place between East 42nd and East 43rd Streets) with "I Feel So Much Spring," and will feature professional performers from Broadway and the New York City cabaret, jazz, classical and opera scene. All performers donate their time and talent to benefit MUSIC AND ART FOR GREEN. The concert will be hosted by Tudor City resident, Broadway and cabaret veteran Raissa Katona Bennett.
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LONDON CABARET TONIGHT: THE FITZROVIA RADIO HOUR

LONDON CABARET TONIGHT: THE FITZROVIA RADIO HOUR

Following three sell-out Edinburgh runs, a national tour and two West End Seasons, THE FITZROVIA RADIO HOUR arrive atTHE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Wednesday through Saturday, May 29th through June 1st at 8:00 pm. The group will perform some of their favourite radio tales, including "The Day They Stole They Eiffel Tower" and "The Champion" - all sponsored by "Soho Cigarettes" (Smoke the smoke the experts smoke! Smoke "Soho"!). 1940s-inspired radio adventures, brilliantly evoking a dinner-jacketed age of casual imperialism - with sound effects created live by the cast! Celebrating an age when radio was brand new and radio drama was stuffed with more stereotypes and cut glass accents than afternoon tea at Lords, the Fitzrovia Radio Hour use new material to recreate the spirit of vintage radio plays for a modern audience. The Fitzrovians revel in the glamour of a bygone era, from costume and performance to props. They transport audiences to their unique universe - a wonderful imagining of how commercial 1940s radio should have been done. The Fitzrovia Radio Hour lovingly satirise the casual imperialism and stiff upper lips of the period, throwing them into relief with physical comedy and a modern twist to produce a heady comic cocktail. Call for cover/minimum information.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

CABARET IN SF: PARAGUAYAN HARPIST & VIOLINIST CARLOS REYES AT YOSHI'S

CABARET IN SF: PARAGUAYAN HARPIST & VIOLINIST CARLOS REYES AT YOSHI'S

Carlos Reyes recording artist, producer, engineer, harpist and violinist will perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Thursday, May 30th at 8:00 pm. Reyes has been breaking musical barriers since his first public performance at the age of five. Born in Paraguay South America. He began his musical education at the age of three and a half on the violin. A few years later, his father, a musical and national hero in Paraguay, dared young Carlos to learn the complicated 36 string native Paraguayan harp. Being called a child prodigy at an early age, he took his father's challenge seriously. Carlos purchased his first harp for $50.00 when he was just ten years old. Two weeks later, he earned a double encore and $250.00 at his first professional harp concert. Since then he has taken the harp and its music to new and groundbreaking levels. There is a $25 cover.

SF CABARET : ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY AND LIZ CALLAWAY - "BOOM!" AT FEINSTEIN'S THROUGH SUNDAY

SF CABARET : ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY AND LIZ CALLAWAY - "BOOM!" AT FEINSTEIN'S THROUGH SUNDAY

CABARET - WASHINGTON DC: JOHN PIZZARELLI AT BLUES ALLEY

CABARET - WASHINGTON DC: JOHN PIZZARELLI AT BLUES ALLEY

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