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Saturday, September 21, 2013

CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: SHANICE AT YOSHI'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: SHANICE AT YOSHI'S

R&B singer Shanice will perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Saturday, September 21st with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. A member of the Motown label roster during the 1990s, R&B singer Shanice was best known for her infectious smash "I Love Your Smile." Shanice Wilson entered show business virtually as a toddler, appearing in a number of musicals and television commercials; by 1984 she was a regular on the series Kids Incorporated, and soon after performed on the program Star Search. Her appearance there caught the eye of A&M Records, and at the age of 11 Shanice was under contract to the label. She issued her debut Discovery in 1987, scoring a pair of minor hits with the singles "(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance" and "No 1/2 Steppin'." Signing to Motown in 1990, she teamed with producer Narada Michael Walden and recorded Inner Child, scoring with the hit "I Love Your Smile" as well as "I'm Cryin'" and "Lovin' You." Shanice subsequently appeared on a number of movie soundtracks, including Boomerang and Disney's Pocahontas, duetting with Jon Secada on "If I Never Knew You." Her third solo LP, 21 Ways to Grow, appeared in 1994, followed five years later by her self-titled "Shanice" LaFace label debut. Her last CD "Every Woman Dreams" was released in 2007 on her own label and appeared on Billboard's Top 30 R&B Albums. A new CD is currently in production with a release date soon to be announced. 
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CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: IN CONCERT WITH JACK JONES AT FEINSTEIN'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: IN CONCERT WITH JACK JONES AT FEINSTEIN'S

Jack Jones will perform at FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) Thursday through Saturday, September 19th through 21st at 8:00 pm (9:00 pm Saturday). Jonescreates an evening that pays tribute to the Great American Songbook. Jack Jones' career has spanned more than 50 years. With a disarming smile, an effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones is one of the greatest singers ranking with the legendary Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Vic Damone. A true Singers' Singer. A double Grammy winner with 5 nominations as well, Jack performs around the globe to sold-out audiences in venues ranging from Performing Arts Centers to the London Palladium with musical perfection, vocal passion, phenomenal breath control and impeccable phrasing all unfailingly illustrate why he stands with the luminaries. Jack Jones is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. There is a $35-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: KEVIN WOOD PRESENTS SENTIMENTAL JOURNEYS

CABARET TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: KEVIN WOOD PRESENTS SENTIMENTAL JOURNEYS

Kevin Wood presents a cabaret travelogue: 'Sentimental Journeys!' atDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Saturday, September 21st at 8:00 pm. Along with musical director Beckie Menzie, Kevin Wood invites you to join on a cabaret "staycation" featuring songs and stories that reflect various journeys we make through life. Humorous and poignant with a wide variety of music, including Broadway, off-Broadway, and standards. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: HOUSTON PERSON AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: HOUSTON PERSON AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Houston Person will perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Friday & Saturday, September 20th & 21st at 8:00 pm. Person is an American jazz tenor saxophonist and record producer. Although he has performed in the hard bop and swing genres, he is most experienced in and best known for his work in soul jazz. Person is also known for his distinctive sassy sound and his expressive style of playing. He received the Eubie Blake Jazz Award in 1982. He has more than 75 albums under his own name on Prestige, Westbound, Mercury, Savoy, Muse, and is currently with High Note Records. He has recorded with Charles Brown, Charles Earland, Lena Horne, Etta Jones, Lou Rawls, Horace Silver, Dakota Staton, and more. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: STANLEY JORDAN AT BLUES ALLEY

CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: STANLEY JORDAN AT BLUES ALLEY

Guitarist Stanley Jordan will perform at BLUES ALLEY(1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, September 19th through 22md with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. One way to attack the daunting task of describing Stanley Jordan is to think of him as a world class guitarist who marches in all aspects of his life to the beat of his own drummer. Never one to be locked into constraints when it comes to musical expression, genres or applications, the Palo Alto, California-born prodigy is a progressive thinker with goals and ideals that stretch far beyond record deals, fortune or fame. Though he maintains a busy international touring schedule and recently recorded several special independent CDs, his broader interests stretch into the realms of Music Therapy and Sonification. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN MD: CASSANDRA WILSON AT BETHESDA BLUES

CABARET TONIGHT IN MD: CASSANDRA WILSON AT BETHESDA BLUES

Jazz-pop chanteuse Cassandra Wilson will perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Friday & Saturday, September 20th & 21st at 8:00 pm. Cassandra Wilson is a world renowned vocalist, songwriter, and producer, with an extraordinary following. From the standards on Blue Skies to the Grammy-winning New Moon Daughter, and from the combination of originals and interpretations on both the Belly of the Sun (2001) and Glamoured (2003) to her more recent albums Thunderbird (2006) and Grammy-winning Loverly (2008), Wilson has always continued evolving as a vocalist, songwriter, and producer. Silver Pony, Wilson's most recent project and recipient of the 2011 Soul Train Award for Best Traditional Jazz Album, is the latest step in her evolution. It features a mix of jazz and pop classics as well as songs newly written by Wilson and her band. There is a $50 cover.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO: MANDY LAGAN AT JAZZ BISTRO

CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO: MANDY LAGAN AT JAZZ BISTRO

Vocalist Mandy Lagan is featured at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Friday & Saturday, September 20th & 21st at 9:00 pm. Mandy Lagan's love for singing is clearly evident in her voice, as she brings a remarkable intimacy to the music, expressing sincerity and warmth in a delivery that comes straight from the heart. She has been exploring the repertoire of Joni Mitchell since 1980, and began composing her own material around the same time, followed by an immersion in the world of jazz standards. Mandy has assembled a superb band of accomplished, innovative, creative and really fun musicians. The program will include pieces from VERSES, (The Robert Louis Stevenson Project), along with some of Mandy's favourite songs from Joni Mitchell and various jazz and pop sources. Mandy is joined by David Occhipinti on guitar, Chris Donnelly on piano, Jim Vivian on acoustic bass and Blair Mackay on percussion. There is a $15 cover on Friday, $20 on Saturday.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: SCULLERS PRESENTS WALTER BEASLEY

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: SCULLERS PRESENTS WALTER BEASLEY

Saxophonist Walter Beasley will perform at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Friday & Saturday, September 20th & 21st with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Over the past two decades, Walter Beasley has artfully and dynamically redefined the phrase "musical Renaissance Man" for the modern generation. Considered by fans and critics alike as "the heir to Grover Washington Jr.'s throne," the Boston-based musician has long mastered an exhilarating high wire act of balancing a successful career as a contemporary jazz recording artist and performer with an equally thriving presence in the field of music education. Dinner/Show: $75 Show only: $35.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: JAN PETERS HOSTS OPEN MIC AT CLUB CAFE

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: JAN PETERS HOSTS OPEN MIC AT CLUB CAFE

Boston favorite Jan Peters hosts open mic on Saturday, September 21st from 9:00 to 11:00 pm at THE NAPOLIAN ROOM AT CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA - 617-536-0966) with Tom LaMark on piano. Jan's work draws from an extensive repertoire of popular Broadway and standard songs as well as material from promising new songwriters. In addition to her cabaret work, Jan performs throughout the country accompanied by ensembles ranging from intimate jazz groups to large swing orchestras and appears at many of Boston's best nightclubs and hotels. No cover charge before 11:00 pm!
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO AT DIZZY'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO AT DIZZY'S

The Marcus Roberts Trio with Marcus Roberts, piano; Rodney Jordan, bass; Jason Marsalis, drums, perform atDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258 ) on Thursday through Sunday, September 18th through 22nd with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. A leading and, in some ways, unparalleled piano trio, formed by three top representatives of their instruments, the Marcus Roberts Trio is one of the easiest recommendations in jazz. Anyone interested in piano jazz, or in the larger genre itself, should not hesitate to reserve a seat with us for this series. Featuring Marcus Roberts, Rodney Jordan, and Jason Marsalis, the group plays originals and versions of standards that are full of surprises, yet somehow always accessible. Few groups manage to so constantly display creativity and virtuosity without at some point getting mired by uncomfortable or questionable abstractions, but the Marcus Roberts Trio, action-packed and always tasteful, is as solid as they come. There is a $35-$40-$45 cover, depending on day of week.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BLUES SINGER SHEMEKIA COPELAND AT THE IRIDIUM

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BLUES SINGER SHEMEKIA COPELAND AT THE IRIDIUM

Blues singer Shemekia Copeland will perform atIRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Wednesday & Thursday, September 18th & 19th at 8:00 pm, and Friday & Saturday, September 20th & 21st at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. At a young age, Shemekia Copeland is already a force to be reckoned with in the blues. While still in her 20s, she's opened for the Rolling Stones, headlined at the Chicago Blues Festival and numerous festivals around the world, scored critics choice awards on both sides of the Atlantic (The New York Times andThe Times of London) and shared the stage with such luminaries as Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Taj Mahal and John Mayer. Heir to the rich tradition of soul-drenched divas like Ruth Brown, Etta James and Koko Taylor, Copeland's shot at the eventual title of Queen of the Blues is pretty clear. By some standards, she may already be there. Born in Harlem, New York, in 1979, Copeland actually came to her singing career slowly. Her father, the late Texas blues guitar legend Johnny Clyde Copeland, recognized his daughter's talent early on. He always encouraged her to sing at home, and even brought her on stage to sing at Harlem's famed Cotton Club when she was just eight. Atthe time, Shemekia's embarrassment outweighed her desire to sing. At only 19, Shemekia stepped out of her father's shadow with the Alligator release of 1998 debut recording, Turn the Heat Up!, and the critics raved. There is a $35 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: NEW GARY BURTON QUARTET 70th BIRTHDAY TOUR

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: NEW GARY BURTON QUARTET 70th BIRTHDAY TOUR

New Gary Burton Quartet 70th Birthday Tour with special guest Arturo Sandoval will perform at THE BLUE NOTE(131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, September 17th through 22nd with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. On Gary Burton's debut release on Mack Avenue Records, Common Ground, the Grammy-winning pioneer of the four-mallet technique of playing the vibes is not only delivering his first studio album since 2005, but is also introducing his latest band. Known as the New Gary Burton Quartet, the group is comprised of guitarist Julian Lage, bassist Scott Colley and drummer Antonio Sanchez. Common Ground features 10 tunes, including six remarkable originals by quartet members as well as two impressive numbers by pianist Vadim Neselovskyi (a former Burton band member), a gem from the Keith Jarrett songbook and an intriguing arrangement of the standard "My Funny Valentine," spotlighting Lage. Well-known throughout his five-decade career for his quartets (beginning with his 1967 group featuring Larry Coryell, Roy Haynes and Steve Swallow), Burton is returning to the configuration for the first time since the mid-'90s. He expresses great enthusiasm for the new band's alchemy. There is a $30-$45 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BIRDLAND PRESENTS: COLTRANE REVISITED ALL-STAR QUINTET

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BIRDLAND PRESENTS: COLTRANE REVISITED ALL-STAR QUINTET

BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) presents 'Coltrane Revisited' Tuesday through Saturday, September 17th through 21st with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. The all-star quintet includes pianist Steve Kuhn, tenor saxophonists Mark Turner & Eric Alexander, drummer Andrew Cyrille and bassists Lonnie Plaxico (9/17-19) and Ben Allison (9/20-21). Pianist Steve Kuhn first made his mark during a brief stint with John Coltrane's quartet. He recently released a critically acclaimed ECM recording exploring Coltrane's repertoire. At Birdland, Kuhn leads an annual all-star gathering in celebration of the legendary saxophonist and jazz innovator's birthday. Born in North Carolina in 1926, John Coltrane emerged on the jazz scene in the 1950s, playing tenor and soprano sax with Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. A pioneer of "hard bop" in the 1960s, he led his own groups and reinvented jazz with experimentation and improvisation, his later recordings reflecting his belief that music was a form of spiritual expression. There is a $35-$45 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BARBARA CARROLL AT BIRDLAND IN SEPTEMBER

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BARBARA CARROLL AT BIRDLAND IN SEPTEMBER

NYC Jazz icon Barbara Carroll performs on Saturdays, September 7th and 21st at 6:00 pm at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080). Barbara Carroll's inventive piano playing and unique vocal sound transforms any composition into something hip and urbane. In a sixty-year career she has gone from being dubbed "the first girl ever to play bebop piano" by Leonard Feather in 1947, to today being dubbed a "singer who turns song lyrics into personal dramatic monologues." Carroll broke into jazz in the late 1940s, a time when women had a hard time gaining acceptance in that world. Still, she secured a gig at the Downbeat Club, opposite Dizzy Gillespie's big band, which launched her career. Save for a decade off to raise her daughter, Carroll has been a regular on the New York jazz scene ever since. There is a $35 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CHARLIE ROSEN'S BROADWAY BIG BAND

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CHARLIE ROSEN'S BROADWAY BIG BAND

Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band returns to 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, September 21st at 11:00 pm. A full sized jazz orchestra composed of seventeen musicians all play bandleader Charlie Rosen's re-imagined arrangements of an eclectic mix of tunes from Broadway's past, present and beyond! Both modern and classic showtunes are on display in this hugely unique and winning evening, sung by the best and brightest of Broadway's young generation of leading performers in the timeless tradition of a big band. Featuring Nick Blaemire (Godspell, Dogfight), Tony Award Nominee Daniel Breaker (Passing Strange, Shrek, Love's Labour's Lost), Ariana DeBose (Bring It On, Motown), Hannah Elless (Godspell, Somewhere In Time), Jason Gotay (Bring It On, F#%king Up Everything), Caissie Levy (Ghost, Hair, Murder Ballad), Monet Julia Sabel, and Alysha Umphress (On A Clear Day..., American Idiot). Directed by Max Friedman. There is a $20-$30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LAURA BENANTI WITH CD RELEASE SHOW AT 54 BELOW

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LAURA BENANTI WITH CD RELEASE SHOW AT 54 BELOW

Celebrating the release of her brand new, "Live at 54 Below" CD, Laura Benanti, the star of stage and screen who starred as Maria in The Sound of Music on Broadway at the age of 18, makes a triumphant return to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, September 19th at 7:00 pm; Friday, September 20th at 8:00 & 11:00 pm and Saturday, September 21st at 8:00 pm. A Tony winner for her acclaimed performance as Gypsy Rose Lee in the recent Broadway revival of Gypsy, Benanti garnered Tony nominations for her work in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Into the Woods and Swing, and starred in NBC's The Playboy Club in addition to guest starring on The Big C for Showtime, Law & Order: SVU and many other roles in film and television. Laura recently starred in NBC's Go On opposite Matthew Perry. There is a $50-$60 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN

CABARET 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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NYC: CABARET CARES 8: JOSEPH'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

NYC: CABARET CARES 8: JOSEPH'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Cabaret Cares, the MAC Award Winning Benfit Series, returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, September 21st at 6:30 pm for the start of Season 8. Join Joseph Macchia as he turns Forty and Fabulous. When Joseph turned 35 he decided there would be no more parties or presents. He just wanted to celebrate his Birthday by helping the children of Help Is On The Way Today, the non for profit he started 6 years ago to help children living with HIV and AIDS. Cabaret Cares has raised over $80,000 in its first seven seasons. He is joined by some of his favorite Broadway and Cabaret performers. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S


CABARET 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 Saturdays September 21st & 28th 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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MATINEE CABARET IN NYC: TWO REAL DOCTORS PERFORM DAMAGED CARE

"Damaged Care: The Musical Comedy about Health Care in America" will be performed on Saturday, September 21st at 2:00 pm & Sunday, September 22nd at 1:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). The show is written and performed by "The Singing Doctors," Greg LaGana, M.D. and Barry Levy, M.D. Musical Direction is by Brad Ross and the show is directed by Michael Schiralli. In the tradition of Forbidden Broadway and the Capitol Steps, Damaged Care: The Musical Comedy about Health Care in America provides a hilarious internal examination of health issues that concern us all, including depersonalization of care, weakening of the doctor-patient relationship, unnecessary tests, overwhelmed emergency rooms, and the rise of "super-bugs." Drs. LaGana and Levy, who wrote the book and lyrics, have performed Damaged Care to rave reviews across the country over the past 16 years, and continue to update the show as new issues arise. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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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!

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TODAY'S TOP CABARET PICK: NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

TODAY'S TOP CABARET PICK: 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 Saturdays September 21st & 28th 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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LONDON CABARET TONIGHT: CELIA IMRIE WITH LAUGHING MATTERS AT CRAZY COQ

LONDON CABARET TONIGHT: CELIA IMRIE WITH LAUGHING MATTERS AT CRAZY COQ

The very accomplished film, theatre and TV actress, comedienne, Celia Imrie makes her debut as a cabaret artist at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) Tuesday through Saturday, September 17th through 21st at 8:00 pm with her show LAUGHING MATTERS. In these tough times, Celia really believes that laughing matters. She will be performing songs and sketches by popular writers such as Jerry Herman, Lynda La Plante, Neil Sedaka, Dorothy Parker, Carole King, Arabella Weir, Noel Coward, Charles Strouse and Mozart. On stage with Celia will be her musical director and pianist Nick Finlow, currently the Musical Director of The Book of Mormons and associate musical supervisor for Jersey Boys and Mamma Mia. On drums will be Mike Porter. Director is Fidelis Morgan. Designer - Gregor Donnelly; Choreographer - Steven Harris. Celia is an Olivier Award-winning English actress. In a career starting in the early 1970s, Imrie has played Marianne Bellshade in Bergerac, Philippa Moorcroft in Dinnerladies, Miss Babs in Acorn Antiques, Diana Neal in After You've Gone and Gloria Millington in Kingdom.

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Friday, September 20, 2013

CABARET TONIGHT IN S.F.: IN CONCERT WITH JACK JONES AT FEINSTEIN'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN S.F.: IN CONCERT WITH JACK JONES AT FEINSTEIN'S

Jack Jones will perform atFEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063 - ) Thursday through Saturday, September 19th through 21st at 8:00 pm (9:00 pm Saturday). Jonescreates an evening that pays tribute to the Great American Songbook. Jack Jones' career has spanned more than 50 years. With a disarming smile, an effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones is one of the greatest singers ranking with the legendary Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Vic Damone. A true Singers' Singer. A double Grammy winner with 5 nominations as well, Jack performs around the globe to sold-out audiences in venues ranging from Performing Arts Centers to the London Palladium with musical perfection, vocal passion, phenomenal breath control and impeccable phrasing all unfailingly illustrate why he stands with the luminaries. Jack Jones is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. There is a $35-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: MYKAL ROSE WITH SLY & ROBBIE AT YOSHI'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: MYKAL ROSE WITH SLY & ROBBIE AT YOSHI'S

The legendary Sly and Robbie will perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600 - ) on Friday, September 20th at 10:30 pm. The pair produced many of the great hit reggae rhythm tracks over the years. They have an extensive history. One of their greatest periods, besides touring with Peter Tosh, was during their collaboration with Black Uhuru. Perhaps the highest profile recognition came in 1984, when Michael Rose, Duckie Simpson, Puma Jones, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare won reggae's first Grammy award for the album - Anthem - in 1984. Sly and Robbie are a prolific Jamaican rhythm section and production duo. Drummer Sly Dunbar and bassist Robert Shakespeare joined in the mid-1970s after establishing themselves separately in Jamaica as professional musicians. Sly and Robbie are estimated to have played on or produced 200,000 recordings, many of them on their own label, Taxi Records. (Open Dance Floor) There is a $39 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN S.F.: ROY ROGERS & THE DELTA RHYTHM KINGS AT YOSHI'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN S.F.: ROY ROGERS & THE DELTA RHYTHM KINGS AT YOSHI'S

Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings will perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600 - ) on Friday, September 20th at 8:00 pm. They are known around the world for turning in stunning and inspiring performances wherever they play, regularly bringing audiences to their feet. With 20 recorded albums of diverse and eclectic modern blues, Americana and roots music, Rogers has garnered eight Grammy nominations including work with John Lee Hooker, Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Bonnie Raitt. Rogers' diverse music career is limitless, as he continuously stretches the boundaries of slide guitar, as he is widely considered a "visionary guitarist" and "slide virtuoso". Rogers sonically traverses genres while managing to stay true to his American roots-oriented background. There is a $27 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: KELLYE GRAY RETURNS TO THE BAY AREA

CABARET TONIGHT IN SF: KELLYE GRAY RETURNS TO THE BAY AREA

Tex-Jazz Vocalist Kellye Gray returns to the Bay Area to perform at SF JAZZ (201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-920-5299) on Friday, September 20th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. For her SFJAZZ Center debut, she performs an intimate show in the Joe Henderson Lab to celebrate the release of her new album, And, They Call Us Cowboys: The Texas Music Project, which re-imagines the timeless and diverse music of the Lone Star State through the filter of Gray's jazz sensibility. She is joined on stage by Pamela York (piano), Jake Langley (guitar), Marcus Shelby (bass) and David Flores (drums). With her stunning musicality and warm, enveloping voice, Texas native (and Bay Area resident) Kellye Gray is one of the most accomplished jazz vocalists on the national scene. Over her twenty-year career, Gray's profile has continued to grow by leaps and bounds. She has recorded a half-dozen albums as a leader and logged performances at Lincoln Center, The Spoleto Festival and Yoshi's. Tickets are $25.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: CATHERINE THOMSON SERVES UP THE RICH DIET OF LIFE

CABARET TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: CATHERINE THOMSON SERVES UP THE RICH DIET OF LIFE

Catherine Thomson returns toDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Saturday, September 14th and Friday, September 20th to serve up a world of sweet melodies and savory lyrics with her show 'The Rich Diet of Life.. The show is a musical feast of delectable ditties. From Broadway to blues and Hollywood to hilarious, there's something for every appetite! Musical director is Becky Menzie. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: HOUSTON PERSON AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: HOUSTON PERSON AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Houston Person will perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500 - ) on Friday & Saturday, September 20th & 21st at 8:00 pm. Person is an American jazz tenor saxophonist and record producer. Although he has performed in the hard bop and swing genres, he is most experienced in and best known for his work in soul jazz. Person is also known for his distinctive sassy sound and his expressive style of playing. He received the Eubie Blake Jazz Award in 1982. He has more than 75 albums under his own name on Prestige, Westbound, Mercury, Savoy, Muse, and is currently with High Note Records. He has recorded with Charles Brown, Charles Earland, Lena Horne, Etta Jones, Lou Rawls, Horace Silver, Dakota Staton, and more. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: STANLEY JORDAN AT BLUES ALLEY

CABARET TONIGHT IN DC: STANLEY JORDAN AT BLUES ALLEY

Guitarist Stanley Jordan will perform at BLUES ALLEY(1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - ) on Thursday through Sunday, September 19th through 22md with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. One way to attack the daunting task of describing Stanley Jordan is to think of him as a world class guitarist who marches in all aspects of his life to the beat of his own drummer. Never one to be locked into constraints when it comes to musical expression, genres or applications, the Palo Alto, California-born prodigy is a progressive thinker with goals and ideals that stretch far beyond record deals, fortune or fame. Though he maintains a busy international touring schedule and recently recorded several special independent CDs, his broader interests stretch into the realms of Music Therapy and Sonification. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN MD: CASSANDRA WILSON AT BETHESDA BLUES

CABARET TONIGHT IN MD: CASSANDRA WILSON AT BETHESDA BLUES

Jazz-pop chanteuse Cassandra Wilson will perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Friday & Saturday, September 20th & 21st at 8:00 pm. Cassandra Wilson is a world renowned vocalist, songwriter, and producer, with an extraordinary following. From the standards on Blue Skies to the Grammy-winning New Moon Daughter, and from the combination of originals and interpretations on both the Belly of the Sun (2001) and Glamoured (2003) to her more recent albums Thunderbird (2006) and Grammy-winning Loverly (2008), Wilson has always continued evolving as a vocalist, songwriter, and producer. Silver Pony, Wilson's most recent project and recipient of the 2011 Soul Train Award for Best Traditional Jazz Album, is the latest step in her evolution. It features a mix of jazz and pop classics as well as songs newly written by Wilson and her band. There is a $50 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO: MANDY LAGAN AT JAZZ BISTRO

CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO: MANDY LAGAN AT JAZZ BISTRO

Vocalist Mandy Lagan is featured at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299 - ) on Friday & Saturday, September 20th & 21st at 9:00 pm. Mandy Lagan's love for singing is clearly evident in her voice, as she brings a remarkable intimacy to the music, expressing sincerity and warmth in a delivery that comes straight from the heart. She has been exploring the repertoire of Joni Mitchell since 1980, and began composing her own material around the same time, followed by an immersion in the world of jazz standards. Mandy has assembled a superb band of accomplished, innovative, creative and really fun musicians. The program will include pieces from VERSES, (The Robert Louis Stevenson Project), along with some of Mandy's favourite songs from Joni Mitchell and various jazz and pop sources. Mandy is joined by David Occhipinti on guitar, Chris Donnelly on piano, Jim Vivian on acoustic bass and Blair Mackay on percussion. There is a $15 cover on Friday, $20 on Saturday.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN MASS: "JAZZ MEETS BROADWAY" WITH THE BILL AND BO WINIKER BAND

CABARET TONIGHT IN MASS: "JAZZ MEETS BROADWAY" WITH THE BILL AND BO WINIKER BAND

JM Productions and The Common Market Restaurant of Quincy, MA present "Jazz Meets Broadway" with the Bill and Bo Winiker Band atTHE COMMON MARKET RESTAURANT (110 Willard Street, Quincy, MA - 617-773-9532) on Friday, September 20th with shows at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. Join renowned bandleaders Bo & Bill Winiker for a magical, toe-tapping evening of great music with "Jazz Meets Broadway!" From Louis Armstrong to the great swing bands of the 1930's, from exciting late 1940's bebop to the birth of cool jazz in the 1950's, right up to more modern jazz styles of the present day, the Winiker brothers and their skilled musicians will take you on a hip trip, swinging through Broadway history and the great jazz instrumentalists and vocalists who've made the vast body of American Broadway music their own! All Seats are $20.00 in advance & $30.00 at the door.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: SCULLERS PRESENTS WALTER BEASLEY

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: SCULLERS PRESENTS WALTER BEASLEY

Saxophonist Walter Beasley will perform at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - ) on Friday & Saturday, September 20th & 21st with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Over the past two decades, Walter Beasley has artfully and dynamically redefined the phrase "musical Renaissance Man" for the modern generation. Considered by fans and critics alike as "the heir to Grover Washington Jr.'s throne," the Boston-based musician has long mastered an exhilarating high wire act of balancing a successful career as a contemporary jazz recording artist and performer with an equally thriving presence in the field of music education. Dinner/Show: $75 Show only: $35.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: NELLIE McKAY AT THE REGATTABAR

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: NELLIE McKAY AT THE REGATTABAR

Nellie McKay (singer, songwriter, actress, pianist, ukulele player, mimic, satirist and comedian) will perform at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757 - ) on Friday, September 20th at 7:30 pm. McKay produced her critically acclaimed, debut double album Get Away From Me with Beatles' engineer Geoff Emerick, followed by Pretty Little Head, Obligatory Villagers, Normal as Blueberry Pie: A Tribute to Doris Day, and her latest, Home Sweet Mobile Home. Nellie just finished an extended run in the off-Broadway hit Old Hats (winner of the Lucille Lortel award for Outstanding Alternative Theatrical Experience and Drama Desk award for Outstanding Revue), and has written two acclaimed musical biographies, "I Want to Live!" the story of Barbara Graham, third woman executed in the gas chamber at San Quentin, and "Silent Spring: It's Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature" an exploration of environmental pioneer, Rachel Carson. There is a $25 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: STEVE SANSOUCIE HOSTS FRIDAY OPEN MIC AT CLUB CAFE

CABARET TONIGHT IN BOSTON: STEVE SANSOUCIE HOSTS FRIDAY OPEN MIC AT CLUB CAFE

Steve SanSoucie will host the open mic at THE NAPOLIAN ROOM AT CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA - 617-536-0966) on Friday, September 20th from 9:00 to 11:00 pm, with Jim Rice on piano. A noted performer throughout New England, SanSoucie performs pop hits from the 60's through today. His influences include Stevie Wonder, Elton John, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Donna Summer, Journey, Bacharach, The Monkees and James Taylor. SanSoucie is known for dishing up bawdy repartee sandwiched between every-thing from Motown to popular hits of today. No cover charge before 11:00 pm!
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO AT DIZZY'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO AT DIZZY'S

The Marcus Roberts Trio with Marcus Roberts, piano; Rodney Jordan, bass; Jason Marsalis, drums, perform atDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258- ) on Thursday through Sunday,September 18th through 22nd with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. A leading and, in some ways, unparalleled piano trio, formed by three top representatives of their instruments, the Marcus Roberts Trio is one of the easiest recommendations in jazz. Anyone interested in piano jazz, or in the larger genre itself, should not hesitate to reserve a seat with us for this series. Featuring Marcus Roberts, Rodney Jordan, and Jason Marsalis, the group plays originals and versions of standards that are full of surprises, yet somehow always accessible. Few groups manage to so constantly display creativity and virtuosity without at some point getting mired by uncomfortable or questionable abstractions, but the Marcus Roberts Trio, action-packed and always tasteful, is as solid as they come. There is a $35-$40-$45 cover, depending on day of week.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BLUES SINGER SHEMEKIA COPELAND AT THE IRIDIUM

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BLUES SINGER SHEMEKIA COPELAND AT THE IRIDIUM

Blues singer Shemekia Copeland will perform atIRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Wednesday & Thursday, September 18th & 19th at 8:00 pm, and Friday & Saturday, September 20th & 21st at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. At a young age, Shemekia Copeland is already a force to be reckoned with in the blues. While still in her 20s, she's opened for the Rolling Stones, headlined at the Chicago Blues Festival and numerous festivals around the world, scored critics choice awards on both sides of the Atlantic (The New York Times andThe Times of London) and shared the stage with such luminaries as Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Taj Mahal and John Mayer. Heir to the rich tradition of soul-drenched divas like Ruth Brown, Etta James and Koko Taylor, Copeland's shot at the eventual title of Queen of the Blues is pretty clear. By some standards, she may already be there. Born in Harlem, New York, in 1979, Copeland actually came to her singing career slowly. Her father, the late Texas blues guitar legend Johnny Clyde Copeland, recognized his daughter's talent early on. He always encouraged her to sing at home, and even brought her on stage to sing at Harlem's famed Cotton Club when she was just eight. Atthe time, Shemekia's embarrassment outweighed her desire to sing. At only 19, Shemekia stepped out of her father's shadow with the Alligator release of 1998 debut recording, Turn the Heat Up!, and the critics raved. There is a $35 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: NEW GARY BURTON QUARTET 70th BIRTHDAY TOUR

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: NEW GARY BURTON QUARTET 70th BIRTHDAY TOUR

New Gary Burton Quartet 70th Birthday Tour with special guest Arturo Sandoval will perform at THE BLUE NOTE(131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, September 17th through 22nd with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. On Gary Burton's debut release on Mack Avenue Records, Common Ground, the Grammy-winning pioneer of the four-mallet technique of playing the vibes is not only delivering his first studio album since 2005, but is also introducing his latest band. Known as the New Gary Burton Quartet, the group is comprised of guitarist Julian Lage, bassist Scott Colley and drummer Antonio Sanchez. Common Ground features 10 tunes, including six remarkable originals by quartet members as well as two impressive numbers by pianist Vadim Neselovskyi (a former Burton band member), a gem from the Keith Jarrett songbook and an intriguing arrangement of the standard "My Funny Valentine," spotlighting Lage. Well-known throughout his five-decade career for his quartets (beginning with his 1967 group featuring Larry Coryell, Roy Haynes and Steve Swallow), Burton is returning to the configuration for the first time since the mid-'90s. He expresses great enthusiasm for the new band's alchemy. There is a $30-$45 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BIRDLAND PRESENTS: COLTRANE REVISITED ALL-STAR QUINTET

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BIRDLAND PRESENTS: COLTRANE REVISITED ALL-STAR QUINTET

BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) presents 'Coltrane Revisited' Tuesday through Saturday, September 17th through 21st with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. The all-star quintet includes pianist Steve Kuhn, tenor saxophonists Mark Turner & Eric Alexander, drummer Andrew Cyrille and bassists Lonnie Plaxico (9/17-19) and Ben Allison (9/20-21). Pianist Steve Kuhn first made his mark during a brief stint with John Coltrane's quartet. He recently released a critically acclaimed ECM recording exploring Coltrane's repertoire. At Birdland, Kuhn leads an annual all-star gathering in celebration of the legendary saxophonist and jazz innovator's birthday. Born in North Carolina in 1926, John Coltrane emerged on the jazz scene in the 1950s, playing tenor and soprano sax with Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. A pioneer of "hard bop" in the 1960s, he led his own groups and reinvented jazz with experimentation and improvisation, his later recordings reflecting his belief that music was a form of spiritual expression. There is a $35-$45 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LAURA BENANTI WITH CD RELEASE SHOW AT 54 BELOW

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LAURA BENANTI WITH CD RELEASE SHOW AT 54 BELOW

Celebrating the release of her brand new, "Live at 54 Below" CD, Laura Benanti, the star of stage and screen who starred as Maria in The Sound of Music on Broadway at the age of 18, makes a triumphant return to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, September 19th at 7:00 pm; Friday, September 20th at 8:00 & 11:00 pm and Saturday, September 21st at 8:00 pm. A Tony winner for her acclaimed performance as Gypsy Rose Lee in the recent Broadway revival of Gypsy, Benanti garnered Tony nominations for her work in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Into the Woods and Swing, and starred in NBC's The Playboy Club in addition to guest starring on The Big C for Showtime, Law & Order: SVU and many other roles in film and television. Laura recently starred in NBC's Go On opposite Matthew Perry. There is a $50-$60 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: PATRICIA KAAS AT THE TOWN HALL: "KAAS SINGS PIAF"

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: PATRICIA KAAS AT THE TOWN HALL: "KAAS SINGS PIAF"

Critically acclaimed French chanteuse Patricia Kaas pays tribute to legendary musical icon Edith Piaf with "Kaas Sings Piaf," a very special concert marking the 50th Anniversary of Piaf's death atTHE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929) on Friday, September 20th at 8:00 pm. In concert, Patricia Kaas interprets 21 of Piaf's greatest songs with musical arrangements by composer Abel Korzeniowski and an innovative stage design - a marvelous ode to Piaf's career and music! With an internationally-heralded career spanning more than 25 years, Patricia Kaas is the musical heiress of Piaf to audiences across the world, having won 6 Victoires de la Musique and selling over 17 million albums in almost 50 countries. Tickets available online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 and in person at THE TOWN HALL box office.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CRISTINA FONTANELLI: "WITH A SONG IN MY HEART"

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CRISTINA FONTANELLI: "WITH A SONG IN MY HEART"

Cristina Fontanelli will appear at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Friday, September 20th at 9:30 pm. Cristina has become a well-known personality through her recordings, her appearances on TV, radio, in concert, nightclubs, and opera, and through her acting debut on network television. Her most recent accomplishment is as PBS Host for Andrea Bocelli's historic free concert in Central Park also starring Celine Dion, David Foster and Tony Bennett; for the "Il Volo" Spring 2012 special; Vienna Boys Choir and Qi Gong PBS Specials. She is the "voice of Domino's Pizza" on their current national radio commercial, is the voice of "Nonna" on the beloved PBS TV Chef Lidia Bastianich's Christmas special (in over 300 PBS outlets across the U.S.) and has appeared on CBS Weekend in interview / performance/co-hosting roles for the past 2 years. Cristina's beautiful soprano voice has taken her to the White House as part of President Clinton's holiday celebration and on January 20, 2005 Cristina was invited to open the ceremonies at the Stars and Stripes Inaugural Ball for President George W. Bush. This following her "Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts" from the Order Sons of Italy in America (previous honorees have included Luciano Pavarotti). There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: KIM CANZANI AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: KIM CANZANI AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Kim Canzani performs at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Friday, September 20th at 7:00 pm. Kim started her career immediately after graduating from Adelphi University with a bachelor's degree in Theatre. She worked for several theatre and production companies and sang her way across New York City from the decks of The Spirit of New York to the famous Greenwich Village piano bars. While the music never stopped, over time, Kim made a professional home in corporate America, where she now works as a building manager for Savitt Partners, a real estate company in the heart of the Fashion District. This personal cabaret is the result of life throwing too many curve balls at her to ignore. She decided to sing again after a 16 year hiatus as a tribute to the "single" New Yorker, always finding fun and happiness in a city that never sleeps. Kim is a devout New Yorker and has lived in the city for 25 years. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: 250TH SHOWCASE GALA CELEBRATION BY SETH BISEN-HERSH

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: 250TH SHOWCASE GALA CELEBRATION BY SETH BISEN-HERSH

This summer, Seth Bisen-Hersh presented his 250th Talent Showcase, which he has been producing, emceeing and accompanying nearly weekly since April 2007 at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). To celebrate, he is presenting five 250th Showcase Gala Celebration Concerts of his work featuring 85 showcase alumni to celebrate! Concert dates are Tuesdays, September 10th & 17th; Fridays, September 20th & 27th; and Wednesday, September 25th - all shows at 7:00 pm. Seth is a prolific, versatile composer/ lyricist and performer. His musicals include Love Quirks, Stanley's Party (Manhattan Children's Theatre, 2010), More to Love, The Spickner Spin (2004 Fringe NYC Audience Favorite Award), and Meaningless Sex (2003 Fringe NYC Audience Favorite Award). He has also written and starred in 8 cabaret/song cycles of his work, most recently If Adele Can Do It, So Can I. Additionally, he produces two annual charity concerts of his work featuring Broadway performers: Broadway Meows and Broadway Can!, and writes/ stars in the web series Every Day a Little Seth now entering its third season. More info at http://www.sethbh.com . There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BETTE AND BARRY: BACK TO THE BATHHOUSE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BETTE AND BARRY: BACK TO THE BATHHOUSE

Bette Midler tribute artist Donna Maxon revisits the glorious 70's with her new cabaret show BETTE & BARRY: BACK TO THE BATHHOUSE at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Friday, September 20th at 7:30 pm. The show was co-written by Maxon and director Michael Schiralli. Maxon stars as the Divine Miss M, performing a hilariously bawdy act of tunes, monologues, and jokes. The show co-stars musical director Fonda Feingold as Barry Manilow, and the duo proudly pays homage to the partnership that Midler and Manilow began at New York's Continental Baths in 1970. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SING ME A STORY - CELEBRATING THE 70S!

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SING ME A STORY - CELEBRATING THE 70S!

HoneckMoss Productions celebrates the best pop story songs of the last 50 years with their show Sing Me a Story - Celebrating the 70s! atTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - ) on Friday, September 20th ar 7:00 pm. Tonight's performance focuses onfavorite songs from the 70s (with a nod to the 60s) from superstar recording artists like Cher, Carly Simon, Jim Croce and Barry Manilow, among others. Performers include Malcolm Armwood, Jessica Dyer, Kelsey Lake, Meghan Shanahan, and Jordan Wolfe. With Musical Direction and special appearance by Andrew Sotomayor. Conceived & Directed by Lisa Moss, produced by Thomas Honeck. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: GO MAHAN RETURNS IN "GO TO BREL!"


CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: GO MAHAN RETURNS IN "GO TO BREL!"

After an almost twelve year hiatus, GO MAHAN returns to cabaret performance with his all new show "GO TO BREL! Go Mahan salutes Jacques Brel". The show will be presented as part of The Phoenix Theatre Ensemble's Fall Repertory Season and will be performed at THE PARADISE FACTORY THEATRE (64 East 4th Street, NYC - 212-465-3446). Show dates are Friday, September 20th at 10:000 pm; Sunday, September 22nd at 7:00 pm; and Wednesday, September 25th at 2:00 pm. Musical Direction is by Peter Kiesewalter, founder of the Grammy Award Nominated "East Village Opera Company" (Decca Records) "Brooklyn Rundfunk Orchestrata" et al, ass well as producer and arranger of singer/songwriter Jane Siberry's newest, soon to be released CD. "GO TO BREL!" features fiourteen songs written by iconic Belgian songwriter, Jacques Brel, as interpreted by Mr. Mahan. He has been described as one of the most dramatic and exciting singers ever seen in New York cabaret. Astonishing ... Hypnotic ... Incomparable ... Absolutely mind-bending. Tickets are $25 at http://www.phoenixtheatreensemble.org/ but Discount Tickets are available at TDF http://www.tdf.org/ .
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