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NYC: FROM BOOK TO BROADWAY AT THE DUPLEX
"From Book to Broadway" presents the best new voices New York has to offer at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Wednesday, February 19th at 7:00 pm. This performance features the talents of Jamie Cook, Laura Ashley Greer, Sami Horneff, Jessica Mortellaro, Christopher Nicolosi, and Lili Torre. Music Director: Andrew Sotomayor; Director: Lisa Moss. Each performer selects one song from their audition "Book," and one song from a their dream "Broadway" or "Off-Broadway" show. Hosted by New York's own, Comedian Maribeth Mooney. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: SALLY SCHWAB IN "ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING"
NYC's favorite babysitter, Sally Schwab, is back with more hilarious anecdotes, high-octane vocals, and too-bizarre-to-be-true stories of her "ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Wednesday, February 26th at 9:30 pm. Written with and directed by Backstage Bistro award winner Tom D'Angora (NEWSical the Musical), this 60 minute show follows a young wide-eyed aspiring actress as she navigates the insane world of auditions, cruise ships, children's theatre, "Camp Broadway", and her go-to survival job of raising NYC's most ... colorful ... children. Featuring songs from Sondheim and Cy Coleman to gospel spirituals to New Kids on the Block. "ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING" features music direction from Bistro and MAC Award winner TRACY STARK and background vocals by the cast of Naked Boys Singing. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND: A TRIBUTE TO JOSHUA WOLFF"
"You've Got a Friend: A Tribute to Joshua Wolff" will be presented atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00 pm. Vocalists Michelle Walker, Whitney James, and Hilary Gardner met for the first time at the hospital bedside of their dear friend and collaborator, jazz pianist Joshua Wolff, in May 2013. Joshua had just been diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer, and he tragically passed away just one week later at 39 years old. Joshua left behind a loving community of musicians and friends determined to keep his memory alive. To that end, Michelle, Whitney, and Hilary recently joined forces to record a full-length album of songs centered on themes of love, loss, friendship and faith. Inspired by Carole King's famous refrain, the songs encompass all four seasons: "winter, spring, summer or fall/all you've got to do is call/and I'll be there ... You've Got a Friend." It's fitting that Michelle, Whitney, and Hilary are bringing their "You've Got a Friend" project to the Metropolitan Room, as Joshua Wolff frequently performed there as a pianist and vocalist. The evening promises to be a poignant and heartfelt celebration of Joshua's musical life and legacy. Proceeds from the album will benefit the Joshua Wolff Memorial Music Education fund, providing free music education and scholarships to children in Moore and Cumberland counties, North Carolina. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: BRITTANY DYE - DYINE TO SING
Brittany Dye brings her show 'Dying to Sing' to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, February 26th at 9:30 pm. Brittany is a spunky little musical theatre singer who wants just to entertain you ... or make you think. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Brittany graduated from Millikin University in 2012 and moved the day after graduation. She has performed all over the Manhattan in piano bar and audition rooms. This is her second performance at The Metropolitan Room and her first solo show. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: ON KENTUCKY AVENUE, THE CLUB HARLEM CABARET MUSICAL
On Kentucky Avenue, The Club Harlem Cabaret Musical will be presented at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Wednesday, February 26th ar 7:00 pm. The Revue takes place in a time, before the Casinos took over Atlantic City, when nightclubbing was in vogue with leggy show girls, hysterical comedians, and great singers & dancers. The most famous of the clubs on the musical street known as Kentucky Avenue was the Club Harlem. It was thought of as a "black Copacabana" and featured the major black talent of the era with flair, fashion and fantastic stage shows from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This musical revue is set during the Club Harlem dress rehearsal for opening night of the 1969 season. Within our fictional show, there is a love triangle between the MC, the lead show girl, and the featured female singer. The show features an original score true to the era, interspersed with classic songs from the 60's. The show stars Ty Stephens, Cheryl Freeman, Andricka Hall and features Lee Summers as comedian Slappy Black with special guest artist, Jeree Wade as singer, Damita Jo. This new musical, which has been in development for the past 2 1/2 years is presented by Robert R. Blume, Songbirds Unlimited Productions, Peter Martin/Rick Newman in association with J.R. Knauf, Marshall N. Warner & Step Forward Entertainment. Jazz producing legend, Cobi Narita is Associate Producer. Call for cover/minimum information.
NYC: BETH LEAVEL IN SOLO CONCERT DEBUT AT 54 BELOW
Tony Award winner Beth Leavel makes her solo concert debut at at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00 pm. The show is an evening of songs and stories collected from her amazing 30-year showbiz journey. From her Tony-winning, scene-stealing performance as the title character in The Drowsy Chaperone to her Tony-nominated performance in Baby, It's You! to leading the cast of Mamma Mia! in spandex and spangles, Beth has become one of Broadway's favorite leading ladies. She has also starred on Broadway in Elf, Young Frankenstein, The Civil War, Show Boat, and both original and revival productions of 42nd Street! This is a celebration of Beth's Tony and Drama Desk-winning career with new songs, old favorites and a few surprising stories. There is a $35-$45 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: LOIS ROBBINS WITH LESSONS FROM LOIS
After a sold out performance and rave reviews, Lois Robbins is coming back to54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) for one more night, on Wednesday, February 26th at 9:30 pm. In her all-new show directed by Mark Waldrop with musical direction by John Oddo, Ms. Robbins passes along some hard won - and often hilarious - wisdom through personal stories and a wildly eclectic set of songs by Sondheim, Cahn, the Bergmans, Ahrens & Flaherty, Frishberg, Friedman, McBroom and more. New York knows Lois from her acclaimed stage appearances in My History of Marriage, A Time for Love and Cactus Flower. Television audiences remember her fondly for her work on One Life to Live, Loving, Ryan's Hope and All My Children. There is a $35-$45 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: DINE & DANCE WITH VINCE GIORDANO AND THE NIGHTHAWKS - NOW AT THE IGUANA
Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks are back - and now will play every Monday & Tuesday night from 8:00 to 11:00 pm at at IGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454). Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks is an eleven-piece band playing music of the 1920s & 30s for your dining and dancing pleasure. In 1976 Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks (originally known as the New Orleans Nighthawks) was formed. A big-band historian and collector, Giordano has more than 60,000 scores in his collection. There is a $15 cover (at the door) plus a $15 food drink minimum.copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
