CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 12/1/13

Saturday, December 7, 2013

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: MIKE STERN BAND WITH RANDY BRECKER, ANTHONY JACKSON & KEITH CARLOCK

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: MIKE STERN BAND WITH RANDY BRECKER, ANTHONY JACKSON & KEITH CARLOCK

Guitar Player & Bass Player Presents the Mike Stern Band with Randy Brecker, Anthony Jackson & Keith Carlock will appear at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Saturday, December 7th at 8:00 & 10:00 pm and Sunday, December 8th at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. In a career that spans three decades and a discography that includes more than a dozen eclectic and innovative recordings, six-time GRAMMY nominee Mike Stern has established himself as one of the premier jazz and jazz-fusion guitarists and composers of his generation. Born in Boston in January 1953, Stern grew up in Washington, DC, then returned to Boston to study at the Berklee College of Music. After college, he got his start as a guitar player with Blood, Sweat & Tears at age 22. Following a brief stint with Billy Cobham's powerhouse fusion band from 1979 to 1980, he moved to New York City, where he was recruited by Miles Davis to play a key role in Miles' celebrated comeback band of 1981 (which also included bassist Marcus Miller, drummer Al Foster, percussionist Mino Cinelu and saxophonist Bill Evans). During his three-year period with Miles, Stern appeared on three recordings with the jazz maestro: Man with the Horn, Star People and the live We Want Miles. He toured with Jaco Pastorius' Word of Mouth Band from 1983 through 1985 and returned to Miles' lineup for a second tour of duty that lasted close to a year. Read more here. There is a $20-$28 cover depending on day and time.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: BETTY BUCKLEY: THE VIXENS OF BROADWAY

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: BETTY BUCKLEY: THE VIXENS OF BROADWAY

Betty Buckley brings her show "The Vixens of Broadway" to FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063 ) on Thursdays through Sundays, December 5th through 8th and 12th through 15th (showtimes vary). The show highlights some of Broadway's most popular shows celebrating the second female leads. Song selections will include hits from "Chicago," "Evita," "Company," "Oklahoma" and "Into the Woods." Buckley will also perform songs from Jerry Herman's "Dear World" in which she just starred in the London Premiere earlier this year. There is a $50-$80 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: A WWII CHRISTMAS WITH ANDREA MARCOVICCI

CABARET TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: A WWII CHRISTMAS WITH ANDREA MARCOVICCI

Andrea Marcovicci will bring her show 'A VVII Christmas" to THE GARDENIA(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Thursday & Friday, December 6th & 7th at 9:00 pm. A World War II Christmas, (an adaptation of I'll Be Seeing You... The Love Songs of WWII) originally created to celebrate Andrea's return home for the holidays, (after twenty-five years on the east coast!), wraps her most requested show in a special holiday glow.•You'll hear WWII classics like We'll Meet Again, I'll Be Seeing You, Sentimental Journey, and seasonal favorites such as I'll Be Home for Christmas, White Christmas, and Baby, it's Cold Outside. Call for cover/minimum information.

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: MICHEL BELL & CATHERINE MATEJKA MAKE ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: MICHEL BELL & CATHERINE MATEJKA MAKE ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

The husband-and-wife performing team of Michel Bell & Catherine Matejka, both cruise ship superstars, will perform atTHE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Wednesday through Saturday, December 4th through 7th at 8:30 pm (dinner served at 6:30 pm). A Tony Award nominee for his performance in Hal Prince's production of Show Boat, Michel Bell also appeared on Broadway in Civil War, where he earned an Outer Critic's Circle Award, and Riverdance: The Musical. A former member of the Fifth Dimension, Bell has performed with Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Perry Como and Sammy Davis, Jr. Catherine Matejka has performed internationally as a piano soloist and chamber musician, and she served as music director and conductor for Hal Prince's Show Boat and Riverdance, and as a vocal coach for Porgy and Bess. $90 show/dinner; $45 show only.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO: MARK MCLEAN AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

CABARET TONIGHT IN TORONTO: MARK MCLEAN AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

Mark McLean will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Friday & Saturday, December 6th & 7th at 9:00 pm. Mark started his career in Toronto as a jazz drummer. He moved to New York City in 2000 and since then has earned a far-reaching reputation, both as a versatile, sensitive player and as a visionary bandleader and recording artist. As an in demand side musician, he has contributed to a remarkably diverse assortment of recording projects and live tours, working with a broad array of artists from the worlds of jazz, pop and rock. Such artists include Billy Joel, Quincy Jones, Jamie Cullum, Dionne Warwick and most recently pop icon, George Michael. Mark will be playing music from his debut CD Playground and his most recent release, Feel Alright. He will be joined by pianist Robi Botos, Kelly Jefferson (saxophone), Ted Quinlan (guitar), bassist Marc Rogers and several special guests. There is a $15 cover.

CABARET TONIGHT IN MASS: "TINSEL & TUNES" A CROONER CHRISTMAS

CABARET TONIGHT IN MASS: "TINSEL & TUNES" A CROONER CHRISTMAS

JM Productions and The Common Market Restaurant of Quincy, MA present "Tinsel & Tunes" A Crooner Christmas, starring Dale LePage and Christine Rap at THE COMMON MARKET RESTAURANT (110 Willard Street, Quincy, MA - 617-773-9532) on Saturday, December 7th with shows at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. Dale LePage nominated entertainer of the year in Boston at the Esplanade Awards, has performed in Nightclubs and Cabarets from Maine to Florida. Dale is not only a first-rate vocalist with a sound that is both silky smooth and engagingly swinging, when he takes hold of a power ballad (hold on to your seat) he is an artist who truly appreciates the material. Christine Rap is an American Pop singer-songwriter- performer. When she is not singing with Dale LePage and the Manhattans, she has opened for successful acts such as Maroon 5, Sarah Bareilles and Natasha Beddingfield. She has a wide range of influences that include pop, rock, soul and jazz. Joining Dale and Christine is Joey D'Angelo Nominated for the legend award at the Pulse music awards, teaches Jazz Guitar at Clark University and is a Consultant for The Worcester Public Schools Fine Arts Magnet Program. He's a composer and a published author and has been a fixture in the central Massachusetts music scene for decades. All Seats are $20.00 in advance & $30.00 at the door.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: NAKED HOLIDAYS AT THE CUTTING ROOM

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: NAKED HOLIDAYS AT THE CUTTING ROOM

After a wildly successful transfer to Off-Broadway in 2011, EndTimes Productions once again returns to Off-Broadway with the 7th Annual NAKED HOLIDAYS. Previews of this flesh-filled evening of non-traditional holiday mischief, music and merriment are at CUTTING ROOM (44 East 32nd Street, NYC - 212-691-1900) at 8:00 pm. Performances are Saturdays at 7:30 & 10:30 pm & Sundays at 7:00 pm. Opening night is slated for Sunday, December 8th and the show runs through December 30th. Added performances Monday, December 23rd, Thursday & Friday, December 26th & 27th and closing night Monday, December 30th - all at 8:00 pm. NAKED HOLIDAYS is a darkly comic Yuletide bacchanalia of theater, music and burlesque. This boisterous holiday celebration puts a bawdy spin on some of our best-loved winter traditions. Full cast & production team at http://www.EndTimesProductions.org. With all-new musical numbers and sketches, as well as the traditional full-monty closer, "The Naked People Play", Naked Holidays is sure to deliver more holiday cheer than you've felt since puberty. Tickets are $45, available at 212-352-3101 orhttp://www.EndTimesProductions.org .

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: "LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER" AT THE YORK

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: "LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER" AT THE YORK

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director), presents acclaimed jazz vocalist Stevie Holland in the Off-Broadway premiere of the tour-de-force musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter at THE YORK THEATRE at Saint Peter's Church (619 Lexington Avenue, NYC - 212-935-5820 ext. 25). Performances are set to begin Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:00 pm for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 5, 2014. Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays - see website for showtimes. Opening Night is set for Thursday, December 12th at 7:30 pm. Music direction will be by Christopher McGovern, and the onstage band will feature Danny Weller on bass and Alex Wyatt on drums. Love, Linda has book by Ms. Holland with Gary William Friedman, music & lyrics by Cole Porter, and arrangements & additional music by Mr. Friedman. Tony Award-winner Richard Maltby, Jr. is the Director. Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter is a one-woman, tour de force musical and theatrical journey, starring acclaimed jazz vocalist Stevie Holland. Love, Linda explores the life of Linda Lee Thomas, the Southern beauty who, at the dawn of the Roaring Twenties, married and was a driving force behind legendary songwriter Cole Porter. Though Porter was gay, their companionship and love lasted through 35 years of marriage and together they lived a spectacular, glamour-filled life. With swinging, jazz-inflected arrangements by award-winning composer Gary William Friedman, Cole Porter's timeless music and lyrics weave through the compelling narrative written by Holland and Friedman, celebrating the deep love that Linda and Cole shared, while examining the darker sides of their life. The score for Love, Linda includes such beloved Porter songs as "Night and Day", "I Love Paris," "In the Still of the Night" and "Love for Sale." Tickets are $67.50.

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: PHOEBE LEGERE'S "SHAKESPEARE AND ELIZABETH I: THE REALITY SHOW"

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: PHOEBE LEGERE'S "SHAKESPEARE AND ELIZABETH I: THE REALITY SHOW"

Phoebe Legere, the renowned singer, author, composer and multi-format artist, has written a full-length musical comedy, "Shakespeare and Elizabeth I: The Reality Show." THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY (155 First Avenue, NYC - 212-254-1109) will present this world premiere from Saturday, November 29th through Sunday, December 15th. The show plays Thursdays through Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 3:00 pm. The musical is about love, war, espionage and creative genius, and includes music written by Legere, who heads the cast of ten as Queen Elizabeth I. Director David Zen Mansley plays the Bard and trumpeter Rhys Tivey plays Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, the Queen's noble heartthrob. After analyzing the life, letters, translations, poetry and iconography of Queen Elizabeth I, Legere concluded that "Shakespeare" was, in fact, Elizabeth Tudor and her inner circle. Her new musical is a heady brew of "eye of newt, toe of frog," gigantic neck ruffs, amazing scenery and special effects. It features numerous quotes from the complete works of both Shakespeare and Elizabeth presented with Legere's signature social commentary and comic flair. This "Reality Show" is a feel-good feminist reading of the Shakespeare Brand enlivened by the music of Phoebe Legere. Tickets are $15.copyright 2013 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LE JAZZ HOT: HOW THE FRENCH SAVED JAZZ

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LE JAZZ HOT: HOW THE FRENCH SAVED JAZZ

'Le Jazz Hot: How The French Saved Jazz', created by Peter and Will Anderson, will be presented at 59E59 THEATERS (59 East 59th Street, NYC - 212-279-4200) on Tuesdays through Sundays, December 3rd through 29th (showtimes vary- see website). Peter and Will Anderson, with their sensational jazz quintet, whisk audiences to the streets of Paris and the French countryside with rollicking swing and gypsy jazz. Had France not supported musicians like Django Reinhardt, Sidney Bechet, and Josephine Baker, America's great art form may not have survived! Tickets are $25.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SIERRA BOGGESS AT 54 BELOW

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SIERRA BOGGESS AT 54 BELOW

Sierra Boggess will perform at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Monday, December 2nd and Wednesday & Thursday, December 4th & 5th at 7:00 pm. On Friday & Saturday, December 6th & 7th, showtime is 8:00 pm. Broadway knows her as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera and as aspiring opera star Sharon Graham in Master Class. London knows her for her Olivier Award-nominated performance in Love Never Dies. Now, 54 Below audiences will see a brand new side of this Drama Desk-nominated actress when she makes her official cabaret debut! One of Broadways most promising new talents, expect a range of tunes from songwriters both new and old, and vocals that stretch from the sublime to the divine. There is a $45-$55 cover for the 7:00 pm shows - $50-$60 for the 8:00 pm shows. There is a $25 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: WINTER RHYTHMS 2013: SINATRA AT THE MOVIES

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: WINTER RHYTHMS 2013: SINATRA AT THE MOVIES

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director), in association with producer/ director/ lyricist Peter Napolitano announces a series of musical evenings entitled WINTER RHYTHMS 2013 at URBAN STAGES(259 West 30th Street, NYC - 212-421-1380). On Saturday, December 7th at 7:00 pm they will present Sinatra at the Movies. Celebrated singers including Carole J. Bufford and Marissa Mulder pay tribute to the Chairman of the Board's illustrious film career. Musical directed by Bill Zeffiro, who hosts with TV personality Bill Boggs. Tickets are $30.
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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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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JINKX MONSOON & MAJOR SCALES: UNWRAPPED

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JINKX MONSOON & MAJOR SCALES: UNWRAPPED

After an acclaimed run in the Off-Broadway sleeper hit THE VAUDEVILLIANS, its creators return to share the holidays with their fans in JINKX MONSOON & MAJOR SCALES: UNWRAPPED. Performances of this comic holiday confection will run Saturday through Tuesday, December 7th through 10th, with performances at 7:00 & 9:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: Unwrapped gives audiences a look at the holiday season through the jaded, sassy, somewhat boozy eyes of two bitter queens. Featuring original songs, covers and comedy from these celebrated performers, UNWRAPPED has a little something for everyone at the most wonderful time of the year. Jinkx Monsoon is the alter ego of Jerick Hoffer, who graduated with a degree in theatrical performance from Cornish College in Seattle. With ten years experience on stage, Hoffer is a seasoned Portland-born entertainer who has captured the attention of his native northwest region. Major Scales is the evil twin of Richard Andriessen. He is a writer, composer, and performer.from Seattle, WA who graduated with a B.F.A. in Theater from Cornish College of the Arts. He has contributed original music to venues throughout Washington, from the Intiman Theater to Hump, Seattle's premier amatuer adult film festival. He recently composed music for and starred in Washington Ensemble Theater's original musical The Callers, and performs regularly in DeLouRue Presents Homo For the Holidays and Freedom Fantasia. There is a $25-$50 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. For tickets, call 212-352-3101 or visit http://www.SpinCycleNYC.com
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: HEAR MY SONG: CHEEYANG SINGS JRB

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: HEAR MY SONG: CHEEYANG SINGS JRB

A cabaret debut by Cheeyang Ng will take place on Saturday, December 7th at 9:30 pm at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438). Cheeyang Ng will be performing a selection of songs by Jason Robert Brown. Featuring 7 seniors from Berklee College of Music including Bridgette Graham, Hannah Hershman, Justin Reeves and a 4-piece rhythm section from Singapore. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: 50 SHADES OF KIM STARRING KIM SUTTON

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: 50 SHADES OF KIM STARRING KIM SUTTON

Kim Sutton makes her solo cabaret debut in 50 SHADES OF KIM at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 2

12-255-5438) on Saturday, December 7th at 7:00 pm. Kim will sing about love in all its colors & hues ... from the platonic to the sensuous, the traditional to the forbidden. Kim will share her unique and outspoken views of life & love with songs that range from Ethel Waters to Stevie Wonder, Stephen Sondheim to Ralph Rainger. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CYNTHIA FARRELL, FOR REAL ... 2.0

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CYNTHIA FARRELL, FOR REAL ... 2.0

Cynthia brings her show "For Real ... 2.0" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, December 7th at 9:30 pm. (The show will return on Friday, January 4th at 9:30 pm). The show is musically directed by Fran Minarik and directed and co-written by James Horvath. Cynthia has been a recording artist and musical theater singer since the age of seven after being chosen for the final call back for the starring role in the movie Annie. She has lived in Manhattan since receiving her BFA at NYU and has made a career out of performing off-broadway and in Europe and Mexico City with such notables as Hal Prince's Director's Co., and James Hammerstein III. Cynthia has gone back and forth from theater to the music business to work with artists such as Stevie Nicks and the record producer Don Was (Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan). She has built a strong career in commercial voiceovers in English and Spanish and is well known for her role of "Catalina", the Puerto Rican gangster in Grand Theft Auto 3 and San Andreas, for any gamers out there! Cynthia debuted her show "Cynthia Farrell, For Real" at the legendary Don't Tell Mama in July 2013. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LINN LORKIN RETURNS TO NEW YORK WITH HER JAZZ MUSICAL "HEY, PIANO BAR LADY!"

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LINN LORKIN RETURNS TO NEW YORK WITH HER JAZZ MUSICAL "HEY, PIANO BAR LADY!"

Direct from her recent performance in a cabaret overlooking the South Pacific Ocean and the sub-tropical fern-clad slopes of Titirangi, Linn Lorkin is returning to New York cabaret! Now she's back with a new show: HEY, PIANO BAR LADY! It will play at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sunday, December 1st at 3:00 pm; and Saturday, December 7th at 7.00 pm. She's from Down Under - New Zealand to be exact. She's got a down coat, and even wrote a song about it. She bought it during her first freezing winter in Manhattan, when she arrived with little except her musical passion, optimism and determination to work in New York. That was in the late 1970's. She spent eight years in New York. "I had my songs, I had a green card, I had a husband and I was playing swanky piano bar clubs. The late Blossom Dearie used to come and hear me on Madison Avenue." And Linn was exotic, coming from New Zealand. "Nobody knew where that was!" This cool Kiwi lady has a reputation of being charismatic and upbeat and her original songs and anecdotes evoke a golden bygone New York, 1977-1985. Linn has previously appeared at Don't Tell Mama in 2010, and at The Triad in 2011. HEY, PIANO BAR LADY! is directed by Collette Black and features Nori Naraoka on upright bass. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN MARBLEHEAD, MA: "GERSHWIN, COLE PORTER AND FRIENDS" WITH THE FOLLEN ANGELS

CABARET TONIGHT IN MARBLEHEAD, MA: "GERSHWIN, COLE PORTER AND FRIENDS" WITH THE FOLLEN ANGELS

THE FOLLEN ANGELS, International Cabaret and Jazz Recording Artists, return to theMARBLEHEAD LITTLE THEATER (12 School Street, Marblehead, MA - TKTS: 800-418-7771 ) on Saturday, December 7th at 7:30 pm. Their show "Gershwin, Cole Porter and Friends" is a followup to their previous sold-out shows, "Ella and Her Fellas" & "In The Still Of The Night". The Follen Angels will heat up the evening with songs by the coolest and most beloved composers of the American Songbook. Who could ask for Anything More! Songs include: I got Rhythm, Lady Be Good, My Heart Belongs to Daddy, Night and Day, What is This Thing Called Love?, Embraceable You, The Man I Love, I Love Paris, and many more. The Follen Angels are Hildy Grossman (vocals), Bob Christopherson (piano), Kenneth W Dantzig (drums), Rick Stone (sax), and Jim Guttmann (bass). Tickets are $28 - $23-$24 if purchased in advance.

MATINEE CABARET TODAY - NYC: QUEENS OF THE NIGHT: 4 OPERA GAYS (ER, GUYS) DO BROADWAY

MATINEE CABARET TODAY - NYC: QUEENS OF THE NIGHT: 4 OPERA GAYS (ER, GUYS) DO BROADWAY

Following a successful run of Parsifal at the Metropolitan Opera, choristers David J. Baldwin, Michael Bragg, Sean Clark, and Max Wier get a little less serious with a gay little romp through some of your musical theater and pop favorites in their show 'Queens of the Night: 4 Opera Gays (er, Guys) Do Broadway' at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, December 7th at 4:00 pm. From Beyonce to Linda Eder to Julie Andrews, they'll have a new take on old classics. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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MATINEE CABARET TODAY - NYC: JAMIE SALZANO: STARDUST AND OTHER SPARKLY THINGS ...

MATINEE CABARET TODAY - NYC: JAMIE SALZANO: STARDUST AND OTHER SPARKLY THINGS ...

Come and be dazzled (and "bedazzled") by Jamie Salzano on Saturday, December 7th at 4:00 pm atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). It's a sparkling musical journey of a girl on the rocks reaching for the stars. In her solo cabaret debut, Jamie traces from her sheltered childhood as a Long Island diva-in-training through her rollercoaster years of love, loss, and life lessons in the Big Apple. With effervescent humor and lots of heart, she shares sassy stories about finding her voice and chasing all that glitters. Directed by Lennie Watts, with musical direction by Rick Jensen, Stardust and other sparkly things... features songs by Kander & Ebb, Katy Perry, Hoagy Carmichael, and New York City songwriters such as Rick Jensen and Tracy Stark, among other unexpected Broadway, pop, and Great American Songbook gems. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

GIVE A CABARET CD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Here's a suggestion:

GIVE A CABARET CD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Here's a suggestion:

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"CHRISTMAS IN YOUR HEART" - LYNNE JACKSON & MIKE PALTER

Lynne Jackson & Mike Palter have a new CD out, just in time for the holidays, titled "Christmas In Your Heart". Aside from the fact that this particular CD combines the efforts of a group of internationally acclaimed musicians and songwriters, including the legendary Alan Broadbent, Arthur Hamilton and Alf Clausen who has been the recipient of more Grammys than any musician in history, it is also an unusual project in that all of the proceeds will go to help support their 'Jazz is a Rainbow' projects for under served children. It is a unique CD because virtually every song is an original ... every song excepting "Mrs. Kowalski's Jingle Bells." The CD is available on CDBaby and on their website.

EARLY MATINEE CABARET IN TORONTO: SING SING SING: SWING-ALONG SATURDAY BRUNCH WITH JENNI BURKE

EARLY MATINEE CABARET IN TORONTO: SING SING SING: SWING-ALONG SATURDAY BRUNCH WITH JENNI BURKE

In support of Daily Bread Food Bank and CBC's Sounds of the Season, Jenni Burke will be hosting a series of four "Swing-Along" Saturday brunch matinees at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299), featuring holiday songs, sing-alongs, and special guests performers. Doors open at 11:30 am - music starts at 12:30 pm. Known for her sensational voice and contagiously joyous stage presence, Toronto musical theatre, cabaret and jazz favourite Jenni Burke has performed to rave reviews all over the city. $5 cover. FREE if you bring a non-perishable food donation!
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GIVE A CABARET CD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Here's a suggestion:

GIVE A CABARET CD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Here's a suggestion:

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NECESSARY EVIL - LAURA AINSWORTH

Laura Ainsworth's second album 'Necessary Evil', features a dozen terrific songs from the 1920s to right now, on the theme of love as a "necessary evil," in all its forms - from the longing of "My Foolish Heart" to the self-delusion of "The Lies of Handsome Men;" from the exotic fantasy of "Out of This World" to the hilarious honesty of "Just Give Me A Man." In the end, we learn that the only place where love is always pure, true and eternal is in the great old songs on the jukebox ("I'd Give a Dollar for a Dime"). Produced and arranged by Brian Piper and featuring some of the greatest jazz musicians in North Texas, including an all-star 13-piece horn section on the title track and the brand new big band "instant classic," "Last Train to Mercerville!" Available through CDBaby.com, iTunes, Amazon and most major download sites, and order-able through any brick-and-mortar record store. CLICK HERE .
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OPENS TONIGHT IN NYC: JINKX MONSOON & MAJOR SCALES: UNWRAPPED

OPENS TONIGHT IN NYC: JINKX MONSOON & MAJOR SCALES: UNWRAPPED

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: LORNA LUFT AT CRAZY COQS - CLOSING NIGHT

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: LORNA LUFT AT CRAZY COQS - CLOSING NIGHT

Lorna Luft returns to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, December 3rd through 7th at 8:00 pm with a new show, BACK IN BUSINESS. Lorna will take you on her journey through the great American song book, from Irving Berlin to Harold Arlen and many of the legendary composers and lyricists who have influenced her throughout her life. Born to legendary entertainer Judy Garland and producer Sid Luft, Lorna Luft's acclaimed career has encompassed virtually every arena of entertainment. Lorna began her career at the age of eleven on her mother's TV show and has flourished ever since. A celebrated live performer, stage, film and television actress, best-selling author, recording artist and Emmy nominated producer, she continues to triumph in every medium, with critics labelling her one of the most vibrant, versatile and exciting artists on the stage today. From her early work with her mother to spectacular concert performances, acclaim on Broadway and on television, Lorna proves again and again that she is a stellar entertainer and humanitarian, proudly carrying the torch of her family's legendary show business legacy. Call for cover/minimum information.
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GIVE A CABARET CD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Here's a suggestion:

GIVE A CABARET CD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Here's a suggestion:

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SIMPLY - SANDY BAINUM

Simply, the CD by Sandy Bainum is filled with truly memorable tunes from the Great American Songbook and beyond: from the joyous "A Cockeyed Optimist" from South Pacific and the glorious "Goodnight, My Someone" from The Music Man, to the pop hit "You and Me Against the World" and the electric "On the Other Side of the Tracks" from Little Me, these are songs that exemplify timeless, straightforward sentiments and beautiful melodies with simple yet universal emotions. Whether joyous, rueful, funny or hopeful, they are musical moments filled with warmth, heart, humor and joy - simply enchanting. The new CD was recorded in Los Angeles with a phenomenal 34-piece orchestra and arranged and conducted by Sandy's award-winning musical director Lanny Meyers. The legendary Bruce Kimmel served as producer. Purchase from Sandy's website - CLICK HERE
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Friday, December 6, 2013

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: BETTY BUCKLEY: THE VIXENS OF BROADWAY

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: BETTY BUCKLEY: THE VIXENS OF BROADWAY

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: BETTY BUCKLEY: THE VIXENS OF BROADWAY

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: BETTY BUCKLEY: THE VIXENS OF BROADWAY

CABARET TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: A WWII CHRISTMAS WITH ANDREA MARCOVICCI

CABARET TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES: A WWII CHRISTMAS WITH ANDREA MARCOVICCI

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: STACEY KENT AT BIRDLAND ON WORLD TOUR FOR BRAZILIAN-FLAVORED CD

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: STACEY KENT AT BIRDLAND ON WORLD TOUR FOR BRAZILIAN-FLAVORED CD

Stacy Kent performs atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, December 3rd through 7th, with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm in promotion of her new CD 'The Changing Lights'. It is hard to categorize Stacey Kent. An American who speaks fluent French as well as Portuguese, Italian and German, she is able to transcend genre and national boundaries with an ease that few other artists can. Having recently recorded a live album in Rio De Janeiro with Marcos Valle (in celebration of his 50th year in music), Stacey's musical journey has brought her ever closer to Brazilian music. With The Changing Lights, Kent re-imagines her truly personal sound and style through the prism of Brazilian music. Signed to Blue Note/EMI France - now known as Parlophone Label Group France - in 2007, Stacey Kent's EMI albums have sold more than half a million copies worldwide, including the Grammy-nominated, Platinum-selling, 'Breakfast on the Morning Tram', 'Raconte-Moi' and 'Dreamer in Concert.' The release of this new album is supported by a worldwide tour that included such prestigious venues as Ronnie Scott's Club in London, L'Olympia in Paris and now, theBirdland Jazz Club in New York City. The American singer's new album includes both original compositions and classic songs from the biggest names in Brazilian music, including Tom Jobim, Dori Caymmi, Marcos Valle and Roberto Menescal, who performs on two of the album's tracks, including his own, "O Barquinho." There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND DIRECTED BY TOMMY IGOE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND DIRECTED BY TOMMY IGOE

Featuring the finest musicians in New York! The Birdland Big Band roars into action atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) every Friday, playing the finest Jazz, Latin and Brazilian music from the world's best arrangers. 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!" There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: PHOEBE LEGERE'S "SHAKESPEARE AND ELIZABETH I: THE REALITY SHOW"

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: PHOEBE LEGERE'S "SHAKESPEARE AND ELIZABETH I: THE REALITY SHOW"

Phoebe Legere, the renowned singer, author, composer and multi-format artist, has written a full-length musical comedy, "Shakespeare and Elizabeth I: The Reality Show." THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY (155 First Avenue, NYC - 212-254-1109) will present this world premiere from Saturday, November 29th through Sunday, December 15th. The show plays Thursdays through Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 3:00 pm. The musical is about love, war, espionage and creative genius, and includes music written by Legere, who heads the cast of ten as Queen Elizabeth I. Director David Zen Mansley plays the Bard and trumpeter Rhys Tivey plays Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, the Queen's noble heartthrob. After analyzing the life, letters, translations, poetry and iconography of Queen Elizabeth I, Legere concluded that "Shakespeare" was, in fact, Elizabeth Tudor and her inner circle. Her new musical is a heady brew of "eye of newt, toe of frog," gigantic neck ruffs, amazing scenery and special effects. It features numerous quotes from the complete works of both Shakespeare and Elizabeth presented with Legere's signature social commentary and comic flair. This "Reality Show" is a feel-good feminist reading of the Shakespeare Brand enlivened by the music of Phoebe Legere. Tickets are $15.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: WINTER RHYTHMS 2013: SARAH RICE AND SEAN HAGERTY

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: WINTER RHYTHMS 2013: SARAH RICE AND SEAN HAGERTY

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director), in association with producer/ director/ lyricist Peter Napolitano announces a series of musical evenings entitled WINTER RHYTHMS 2013 at URBAN STAGES(259 West 30th Street, NYC - 212-421-1380). On Friday, December 6th at 7:00 pm they will present Sarah Rice and Sean Hagerty. A double bill spanning more than a century of music. Act I: experimental violinist and multi-instrumentalist Sean Hagerty; Act II: Broadway's Sarah Rice (Sweeney Todd) sings songs from the period of Downton Abbey. Tickets are $30.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LE JAZZ HOT: HOW THE FRENCH SAVED JAZZ

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LE JAZZ HOT: HOW THE FRENCH SAVED JAZZ

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THOROUGHLY HOPPED-UP MILLIE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THOROUGHLY HOPPED-UP MILLIE

Millie Grams is at it again with her parodying ways on Friday, December 6th at 9:30 pm atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ). Officially making her cabaret debut with Thoroughly Hopped Up Millie, this show is bound to tickle your funny bone! No songwriter is safe with this one ... from Madonna to Cole Porter, Ms. Grams is putting her lyrical skills to use and delivering send-ups that dazzle, humor, and enchant. Millie first popped up on the cabaret scene in Metropolitan Room's very own NY's Next Top Drag Queen, spinning and high-kicking all the way to the finale. Although she didn't take home the tiara, she did win an all-expense-paid sojourn to the Betty Ford Clinic where she honed her talent in their summer stock program. Fresh out of rehab, Millie's abuzz with endless energy, and an urge to dip back into the nightlife! Musical director is Tracy Stark. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SIERRA BOGGESS AT 54 BELOW

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SIERRA BOGGESS AT 54 BELOW

Sierra Boggess will perform at54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday & Saturday, December 6th & 7th. Showtime is 8:00 pm. Broadway knows her as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera and as aspiring opera star Sharon Graham in Master Class. London knows her for her Olivier Award-nominated performance in Love Never Dies. Now, 54 Below audiences will see a brand new side of this Drama Desk-nominated actress when she makes her official cabaret debut! One of Broadways most promising new talents, expect a range of tunes from songwriters both new and old, and vocals that stretch from the sublime to the divine. There is a $45-$55 cover for the 7:00 pm shows - $50-$60 for the 8:00 pm shows. There is a $25 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE SCREW YOU REVUE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE SCREW YOU REVUE

Lady Winifred (Dewey Chaffee) and her best gal pal Miss Didi Panache (Douglas Edwards) present The Screw You Revue at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 ) on Friday, December 6th at 9:30 pm. The duo will entertain with their unique brand of Vegas inspired, over-the-top, raunchy, improvised comedy. The duo challenges the threshold of each audience by proving that absolutely no subject is taboo. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CONVERSATIONS WITH MARY - MARY MALANEY

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CONVERSATIONS WITH MARY - MARY MALANEY

Mary Malaney will perform at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 ) on Friday, December 6th at 6:30 pm as she celebrates her first year in New York city with a collection of duets and trios sung with those she's met on her journey so far. Her fellow singers include those met at school, from childhood, survival jobs, and theater jobs singing a range of songs from Sondheim to Rodgers and Hammerstein to Adam Gwon. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: DISTORTED KRISTMESS AT THE BEECHMAN

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: DISTORTED KRISTMESS AT THE BEECHMAN

Dallas DuBois and her merry band of drag stars (whose DISTORTED DIZNEE show has developed a cult following) has put a bawdy twist on the most wonderful time of the year with DISTORTED KRISTMESS atTHE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Performances are on Fridays, through December 20th at 10:00 pm. at This Las Vegas-style drag extravaganza stars Dallas DuBois, Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Pixie Aventura, and more. In DISTORTED KRISTMESS, all of your holiday favorites are run past a dirty funhouse mirror. Highlights include a twisted take on Let It Snow, an alternative Grinch, and a warped spin on A Charlie Brown Christmas as well as a special visit from The Port Authority Cockettes, an extremely downscale version of the celebrated Radio City Rockettes. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. To purchase tickets, call 212-352-3101 or visithttp://www.SpinCycleNYC.com.

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: ZOE LEWIS & THE VAGABONDS

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: ZOE LEWIS & THE VAGABONDS

Zoe Lewis & The Vagabonds take over THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ) on Friday, December 6th at 7:00 pm to perform Gypsy, jump jive. latin grooves, vaudeville, swing, and world-beat originals on anything from the piano to the spoons! Award winning song-writer, story teller, 1920's crooner, her boundless energy is hard to ignore. This British transplant has worked with The Indigo Girls, Richie Havens, Judy Collins and Nanci Griffiths. Tonight she'll be joined by an amazing array of musicians, ukuleles, trombones, musical saws and cabaret divas! There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: ALISON NUSBAUM & JACKIE KRISTEL TOGETHER AGAIN

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: ALISON NUSBAUM & JACKIE KRISTEL TOGETHER AGAIN

Alison Nusbaum and Jackie Kristel team up at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on December 6th, plus Thursday, December 19th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Their show is called 'Together Again: For The Very Best Time' and features musical direction by Ricky Ritzel. The show is directed by Colette Black. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN PROVIDENCE: JOHN ABERNATHY 50TH BIRTHDAY SHOW

CABARET TONIGHT IN PROVIDENCE: JOHN ABERNATHY 50TH BIRTHDAY SHOW

Rhode Island singer John Abernathy returns to the stage in a new cabaret show Live for Life! to celebrate his 50th birthday on Friday, December 6th at 8:00 pm (preceded by a cocktail hour at 7:00 pm) at THE MUSIC MANSION (88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI). Backed by the Tom LaMark trio and directed by Ida Zecco, the show features a variety of music by James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Jule Styne, Jerry Herman, and more. Partial proceeds for this performance will go to benefit AIDS Care Ocean State. In 2005, John Abernathy was featured in the 16th Annual New York Cabaret Convention at Lincoln Center in a tribute to Broadway composer Jerry Herman sharing the stage with legendary performers Lee Roy Reams, Michael Feinstein, Marilyn Maye, and Mr. Herman himself. That same year, he also received a nomination for Best Male Cabaret Performer from the Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) for his show A Cock-Eyed Optimist in Boston. AIDS Care Ocean State is dedicated to providing quality housing, case management, medical and nursing care, and prevention to adults, families, adolescents and children who are affected by or at risk for HIV infection. AIDS Care Ocean State will act as advocate for individuals and families at risk, while providing those support services needed to ensure and maintain high quality of life for the people we serve. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance atwww.abernathy.eventbrite.com/ .

NYC: SHIRLEY RITENOUR CONQUERS VALHALLA FOR CANCER

NYC: SHIRLEY RITENOUR CONQUERS VALHALLA FOR CANCER

FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Shirley Ritenour will appear on Friday, December 6th at 8:00 pm at WEILL RECITAL HALL at CARNEGIE HALL(154 West 57th Street, NYC - CarnegieCharge 1-212-247-7800). Her show, 'Shirley Ritenour - Conquers Valhalla for Cancer!' will benefit Gilda's Club, NYC and Stony Brook Cancer Research. Dramatic soprano Shirley Ritenour possesses a clarion operatic voice, capable of scaling the heights of Turandot's wrath and Brunnhilde's joy. She also proves equally adept at joining a rhythm section for selections from the Great American Songbook. Joining her on stage for this concert is award-winning guitarist Andrew Schulman, Brian Holman, Piano and Jeffrey Harris, Piano. The journey to Valahalla will include: Wagner, Puccini, Albeniz, Granados, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Gershwin, Chan and their friends. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to two of Shirley's favorite charities Gilda's Club NYC and Stony Brook Cancer Research through the Concerned Women of the Grove. Tickets are $40.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JENNYLIND PARRIS IN A TRIBUTE TO CAROL BURNETT

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JENNYLIND PARRIS IN A TRIBUTE TO CAROL BURNETT

Jennylind Parris' New York City acclaimed solo debut 'A Woman of Character: A Tribute To The Incomparable Carol Burnett' has been extended with additional dates: Friday, December 6th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, December 21st at 4:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). "A Woman of Character" will take audiences on a tour of Carol Burnett's illustrious career from "Once Upon A Mattress", and "Annie", to eleven years worth of musical numbers crossing all genres on the Carol Burnett Show, as well as variety specials, television appearances, movies, and even from her nightclub acts. The show is directed by multi-award winning director Gretchen Reinhagen and musically directed by multi-award winning musical director Tracy Stark. Proceeds from the December 21st show will go to benefit the Nomi Network (http://www.NomiNetwork.org ), an organization creating jobs for women rescued out of sex trafficking. Jennylind Parris is a versatile singer, and comedic actress having performed across the country in a multitude of musicals. She starred in the award winning Off-Off Broadway production of "Where's Charley?". There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Friday, December 6, 2013