CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA - ST. LOUIS - CHICAGO - LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO
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FLORIDA: AMANDA MCBROOM MAKES ROYAL ROOM DEBUT
Amanda McBroom makes her club debut at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Tuesday through Saturday, February 25th through March 1st at 8:30 pm. Amanda McBroom has been called "... the greatest cabaret performer of her generation, an urban poet who writes like an angel and has a voice to match." Her name first came to the attention of the music public when Bette Midler's version of Amanda's song 'The Rose' hit number one all over the world in 1979. But it was Amanda's performance of her own song on the Golden Globes (she won), Grammys (she didn't) and The Tonight Show that launched her career as a singer as well as songwriter. Her songs have been recorded by the likes of Leanne Rimes, Barry Manilow, Judy Collins, Barbara Cook, Anne Murray, Harry Belafonte, Betty Buckley, Stephanie Mills, The Manhattan Transfer and Donny Osmond. As a singer, she has wowed audiences in concert halls around the world including Carnegie Hall in New York, the FORD Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, Wolftrap and Kennedy Center (where she sang with the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marvin Hamlisch) in Washington DC. COVER: Tuesday through Thursday: $125 for prix fixe dinner & show; $60 for show only; Friday & Saturday: $135 for prix fixe dinner & show; $70 for show only.
ST. LOUIS: MARISSA MULDER: THE SONGS OF TOM WAITS AT THE GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL
The Gaslight Cabaret Festival takes place at THE GASLIGHT THEATER (358 North Boyle Street, Louis MO - 314-725-4200 EXT 10) from February 20th through April 26th - Nine long weekends, twelve artists, twenty-two performances! Marissa Mulder presents The Songs of Tom Waits on Thursday & Friday, February 27th & 28th and Saturday, March 1st at 8:00 pm. She is joined bu Jon Weber, music director and piano; Ritt Henn, bass; and Michael Rosengarten, guitar. The show is directed by Lauren Fox. A breakthrough new talent with a superb show,•Marissa Mulder is taking the form in new directions. With MD Jon Weber and her entire New York-based band, Marissa encounters the songs of Tom Waits, in a stunning interpretation of their simple power and beauty. Tickets are $25.
CHICAGO: MELISSA YOUNG IN LUCKY STAR: MADONNA AT 55
After a smash run in August of Melissa Young's infamous "Madonna show", she returns to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) one more time on Friday, February 28th at 8:00 pm before retiring Lucky Star until Madonna's next milestone birthday. Young performs the music of America's most original artist, Madonna. Over 20 of Madonna's songs, spanning her thirty year career, get a musical makeover. Lucky Star is a tribute show that dares to ask such musical questions as: What if Madonna met Disney to revamp "Papa Don't Preach?" or if the next hit show on Broadway was "Material Girl: the musical"? Jazz, Country, Swing, and even Reggae all meet Madonna, America's most loved and hated pop icon. Nick Sula is back with Young this time around at the piano and Daryl Nitz, of Chicago's longest running cabaret show, The Nitz Howe Experience, directs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
CHICAGO: FEBRUARY SINGER'S SPOTLIGHT AT CLUB 3160
February Singer's Spotlight! will be presented at CLUB 3160 (3160 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL - 773-327-5969) on Friday, February 28th at 9:00 pm. This month's Singer's Spotlight promises to be a night of beautiful music featuring Ty Cooper's fabulous jazz stylings (with Justin Bowse on piano, Dave Lenef on guitar) and James Gavin's eclectic cabaret mix, accompanied by Bobby Dietz on piano. Hosted by Wendy Parman who will probably work in a few tunes of her own, followed by open mic. There is a $5 suggested donation plus a 2-drink minimum.
LOS ANGELES: MICHAEL KEARNS IN "LOOK WHO'S HERE."
Theater veteran Michael Kearns tackles his first nightclub act at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Friday, February 28th at 9:00 pm with musical direction by Gardenia veteran Wayne Moore. While Mr. Kearns appeared at The Gardenia twenty-five years ago, his act then was a Spoken Word performance with music. This time he presents a genuine cabaret act. As a writer, director, producer, and actor, the volume of Kearns' work in the theatre (particularly chronicling the AIDS crisis) is unparalleled. "Look Who's Here," originally performed for World AIDS Day 2013, is a memoir told through Broadway show tunes and "some Hollywood dish," which takes one on a tour from his Midwestern roots to Hollywood soundstages, casting offices, ... and bedrooms, all told with his usual flair for being an honest and self-effacing storyteller. Call for cover/minimum information.
SAN FRANCISCO: PAULA WEST IN EXTENDED RUN AT YOSHI'S
San Francisco based jazz vocalist Paula West will perform at FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) in a 4-week engagement opening on Thursday, February 13th, with shows running Thursday through Sunday, through March 9th. See website for showtimes. Known for her rich, powerful contralto voice, West will present an all-new show featuring an eclectic range of songs - from memorable jazz standards by Cole Porter and Rodgers and Hart, to contemporary American classics by Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. Accompanied by her four-piece band, West will take San Francisco audiences on a musical journey through the ages. Born into a Marine Corps family in San Diego, California, Paula West was initially exposed to classical music. It wasn't until college that West began listening to jazz singers such as Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughn. After college, West moved to San Francisco, unsure of what she wanted to do with her life. Buying old records from thrift shops, she studied them and then began singing classes. As she became more secure in her talent, she ventured into jam sessions, places where an open mike gave her a chance to perform before an audience. It was at one of these sessions that she met a pianist who would join her in the climb to her own musical identity and her musical success. His name was Ken Muir, and he continues as her accompanist today. West went on to study with Faith Winthrop, developing her unique tone and delivery. She learned how to sustain a note without a vibrato, which is now almost a Paula West trademark. Tickets are $35-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
SAN FRANCISCO: DAVE HOLLISTER WITH FULL BAND
Dave Hollister will perform atYOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Friday, February 28th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Mr. Hollister began his career as a well sought out backup singer for many distinguished artist of our time. Dave served as a vocal support to the likes of Phil Collins & Toto, Jonathan Butler, Tupac, Patti Labelle, Mary J. Blige and many others. Thereafter, Mr. Hollister was approach by Teddy Riley a man that was coined in many rights as the trailblazer of the "New Jack Swing." Teddy had formed a group by the name of Blackstreet and culminated the group by making Dave the lead vocalist. Blackstreet went on to make chart-topping music that has nestled itself in the R&B catalogs of the must haves. Their debut album Blackstreet was a platinum-selling success, featuring the singles "Booti Call," "Before I Let You Go," and "Joy," two of which were Top 40 hits ("Before I Let You Go" hit the Top 10). It is impossible to suppress a talent of this magnitude and in that very key is why we now have Dave Hollister "THE Male Vocalist." There is a $34-$45 cover.copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
